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PODCAST

Fiddle and Pipe

Catherine Flinchum and Brittany Ross

A book club podcast featuring two classical musicians reading and learning beyond the staff. Join us as we dive into various books and learn more about life, music, and ourselves outside the practice room.

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01:08:11

52. School's Out for Summer

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/06/01

2021 - 2022 school year is finally over! We have a Happy Hour/Mom chat type day and discuss how this school year went, what we learned, and what we hope to bring to the table next year. But at the end of the day, we are happy that school is out for summer. Brittany digs herself into a hole by trying to explain why learning violin is harder than learning flute. Catherine plays in a children's concert. We learn life lessons from garbage truck breaks? This, and more, on this episode of your favorite

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00:58:13

51. The Hobbit: Ch. 17 - 19 w/ Matt Richards

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/05/25

Catherine is alive and well and is ready to join us for the end of The Hobbit! We are also joined by Matt Richards, co-host of MMM Conversations! Reptiles. We begin by covering the events leading to The Battle of Five Armies...or maybe it's the Battle of All the Armies...Or the Battle of the Twenty-Seven Reptiles? Gandalf makes a typical dramatic appearance. Reptiles. Matt is convinced Peyton Manning once played for the Eagles, while Catherine interrupts thee class to ask a question. Our new

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00:57:47

50. The Hobbit: Ch. 12 - 16 w/ Reiner Slay

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/05/18

Welcome to Vox and Violins, where Reiner Slay (vocalist of Concrete Supergun) and Brittany chat about The Hobbit while Catherine is out again with the flu! Inside the cavern, the most metal part of The Hobbit awaits: Smaug, with teeth like swords, claws like spears, and brain like lawyer. We get confused about riddles and discuss the destruction of Lake Town. Reiner sings and Brittany reads the wrong chapters?! This and more on Fiddle & Pipe! Special thanks to our sponsor La Belle Rosette

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01:21:23

49. The Hobbit Ch. 8 - 11 w/ Wendy Tabor

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/05/11

Catherine is out with the flu, so Wendy Tabor has stepped into the role of co-host during this murky part of The Hobbit! We see what the gang gets up to in the Mirkwood Forest. Wendy does a deep dive into The Hobbit movies while Brittany samples sparkling water. We can't have our favorite Canadian on without talking about the metric system and playing a riveting game of "American English versus Canadian English versus Olde English." Brittany also continues the new segment of "Brittany Googles

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00:50:50

48. The Hobbit Ch. 5 - 7

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/05/04

Now we're talking! We're getting into the meat and potatoes (my precioussss) of The Hobbit! Hop in with us as we see what Bilbo is getting up to in the goblin caves (and wondering about dysentery and brain eating amebas in that stagnant water). Does Thorin and Company escape the Wild Valkyries? Who is this great person that Gandolf speaks so highly of? Also, riddle games and a new section titled "Fiddle & Pipe Googles Things?" Learn how Catherine feels about The Eagles and more on this week's

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01:17:18

47. The Hobbit Ch. 1 - 4 w/ Cassie Holmes & Matt...

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/04/27

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." The first episode of The Hobbit is finally here! We are joined today by Cassie Holmes and Matt Richards, co-host of MMM Conversations to discuss the first four chapters. The episode begins with everyone on differing sides, Catherine is unprepared, Brittany argues that the book is about money, Cassie has some serious unpopular opinions about the book, meanwhile, Matt does voices. We discuss how big or little of a role The Hobbit played in our lives and

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01:07:24

46. One Year Anniversary Special

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/04/13

Fiddle & Pipe is one year old! This occasion calls for an in person recording! We look back on all the books and episodes we have done and retroactively rate our previous books. We also discuss what we initially expected from the podcast, what we learned, and how we have grown. Catherine gets really hooked on Harry Potter and brainstorms Broadway's next big musical? Brittany throws some serious The Inner Game of Music shade at Catherine. Listen through to the end for our book list for the rest

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00:54:47

45. From STEM to STEAM w/ Camille Boufford

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/04/06

TW: eating disorder Today we interview and chat with Camille Boufford (@strings.of.steel), violist and Laboratory Specialist/Scientist! Camille comes to the music world via a different angle. She has worked in the healthcare field, earned a STEM degree, then decided to get a Masters in Music in viola performance. Our conversation broaches the avenues of music and mental health, music and science, and the pros and cons of earning a STEM degree and the STEM field as well as earning a music degreee

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00:45:15

44. Do Nothing: Life-Back 4 - Conclusion

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/03/30

TW: pet death, car accident, anxiety, depression We finish Do Nothing today on a crazy note. Brittany has no notes and Catherine leads the episode. We discuss the importance of leisure and its affect on our mental health. Brittany shares a personal story about reaching out to a stranger and Catherine inadvertently quotes Miss Congeniality. We learn the difference between end goals and means, and discuss what we would do as parents in a world that over schedules kids. Listen through to learn what

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01:01:59

43. Do Nothing: Life-Back 1 - 3 w/ Reiner Slay

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/03/23

Work isn't life, so how do we get our lives back? Reiner Slay, vocalist of Concrete Supergun, has joined us to answer this question. The answers are in front of us: challenging our perceptions, removing ourselves from social media, and getting away from our desks! We discuss how to schedule our time, overtime being a requirement, and standardized testing. Reiner draws from his experience as a personal trainer, Brittany finds a way to tie Bob's Burgers into the podcast, and Catherine calls out KSU's

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01:17:14

42. Do Nothing: Ch. 7 - 9 w/ Naarah Callender

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/03/16

We entered a thirteen hour time warp to bring Naarrah Callender, co-host of MMM Conversations back on the pod! We chat the importance of only focusing on necessary things and taking breaks. Naarah shares her perspective of COVID-19 internationally and as a public school teacher, and we focus on burn out exaggerated by COVID-19 leading to pandemic fatigue. Listen closely and you might uncover our hip dating app idea! International Committee of the Red Cross Razom for Ukraine Voices of Children

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01:13:51

41. Do Nothing: Ch. 4 - 6

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/03/09

We grabbed a brew and revisted Celeste Headlee's "Do Nothing." We talk about labor placing a monetary value on our time and bringing work home. Catherine @s Jeff Bezos and we also explore the avenue of having a menopause hour for our Patreon. Catherine speaks Spanish? Which gender is the busiest? What role does Comcast play? Listen and find out! International Committee of the Red Cross Razom for Ukraine Voices of Children Foundation: mental health access for children affected by war United Help

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01:05:34

40. Do Nothing: Intro - Ch. 3 w/ Reiner Slay

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/03/02

"Do Nothing," except listen to this podcast! Today we start Celeste Headlee's "Do Nothing." Join us and Reiner Slay, vocalist of Concrete Supergun, as we dive into labor reform, thigh gaps, and why we work so much. Catherine is amped on coffee, Brittany doesn't know what an epigraph is, and Reiner warms up with Anchorman quotes. International Committee of the Red Cross Razom for Ukraine Voices of Children Foundation: mental health access for children affected by war United Help Ukraine: medical aid

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01:13:50

39. Classical Musician While Black w/ Naarah...

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/02/23

February is Black History Month. In that spirit, we got together with some drinks and some friends from MMM Conversations (Naarah Callender, Tim Marshall, and Matt Richards) to discuss what it's like being a classical musician while also being black. We also discuss black representation in media and the barriers facing young black musicians. Special thanks to our sponsor La Belle Rosette! Receive 15% off your order by using code "fppodcast" in person and online! Nebula Ensemble concert link Cover

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01:25:59

38. Classical Valentine's: Brahms' and Schumanns'...

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/02/16

TW: suicide, suicide attempt, depression, alcoholism, death, miscarriage Brittany gives Catherine a Valentine! Grab a drink (like us) and dive into one of the juiciest stories in the history of classical music: the love triangle between Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. This is a story of sacrifice, tragedy, and unrequited love. To keep things light, Catherine reminisces on being lonely on Valentine's Day in high school and Brittany brings email to the 1800s. Raisin Brahms video Brahms

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00:50:33

37. Atomic Habits: Advanced Tactics (Ch. 18 -...

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/02/09

So you finished Atomic Habits and you still want to keep with your good habits?! Well, so do we! Today we're discussing the end of Atomic Habits in the hopes of keeping ourselves honest moving forward. We discover how much/little our genetics play into our habits, how to keep ourselves motivated to keep at our habits, and possible downsides of creating good habits. We did some personality tests (found on James Clear's website linked below), Catherine speaks on her disposition to getting sunburned,

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00:43:40

36. Atomic Habits: The 4th Law: Make it Satisfying...

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/02/02

Unlike Hamilton, we will be satisfied! Even though this is the second recording of this episode, that doesn't stop us! We have instilled some good habits and today we explore how to make them more satisfying so we are more inclined to keep doing them. We reminisce on starting our respective instruments and how they weren't immediately gratifying. We are shocked about Tom Brady's retirement and the lack of soap available at Catherine's high school. Brittany admits just how late she was to the

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01:01:04

35. Atomic Habits: The 3rd Law: Make it Easy (Ch. 11...

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/01/26

You know what's not easy? Bartok. Also, technology issues. That's what James Clear (AKA Mr. Clean) was thinking about when writing this section. Today we focus on forward motion and how to turn our inherent laziness to our advantage to make our desired habits seem easy. We talk about some insightful subjects, such as the correlation between procrastination and perfectionism and neuron connections. We also talk about some not as smart things, like muscles versus mussels. It also wouldn't be Fiddle

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00:50:01

34. Atomic Habits: The 2nd Law: Make it Attractive...

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/01/19

TW: sexual harassment We bring our attractiveness today and discuss how to make our habits attractive! We can keep to our habits better if we make them appealing to us. People naturally perceive certain habits as attractive due to how our brains are wired and how the people around us react. We discuss making some of these changes in our own lives. Catherine revisits her California Pizza Kitchen fantasy and how she deals with negative emotions. Brittany dishes about Bob's Burgers and why violinists

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00:48:43

33. Atomic Habits: The 1st Law: Make it Obvious (Ch....

Fiddle and Pipe ·

2022/01/12

Obviously today we are talking about the First Law of Atomic Habits: Make it Obvious. We get pretty personal with applying this law towards our exercising and music routines to better our habits. Brittany has some synonym rolls, and it wouldn't be Fiddle & Pipe without Catherine singing! Follow us on Instagram: Fiddle & Pipe: @fiddleandpipe Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on Patreon and Anchor. Rate, subscribe, and follow us

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