Best Practicum Podcasts (2025)

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Justified Work with Austin Fuller 1:52:27

5d ago1:52:27

1:52:27

Austin Fuller of Bane X Bramble joins the gang for a discussion on how to act calmly when attacked, as well as how to move in justice on both the defensive and offensive sides. B. Key gets possessed by the spirit of Jeff Goldblum the Karcist (summoning Guland from the Grimorium Verum), Austin and Sfinga channel J.D. Vance meeting the pope, and ever…

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Emily Siar: Singer Attitudes of Voice Impairment 52:26

14d ago52:26

52:26

#VocalFam, today we are joined by Dr. Emily Siar to discuss her dissertation research surveying and interviewing singers who have been through voice health issues. Removing the stigma around voice health has been a VocalFri mission for many years now. Please check out Emily's website, linked above, and the BoCo Vocal Pedagogy Professional Workshop,…

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Kitchen Witchin' with Caspar 1:46:22

19d ago1:46:22

1:46:22

De Duivelbanner van Overijssel joins the crew again for a lighthearted discussion of the spirits, implements, and rites of the heart of the home: the kitchen. From attack sorcery to fertility magic and all the various beings that patron the workings of the hearth, the the gang walk each other through some of the most notable negotiations they've we…

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VocalFri In House 51:03

21d ago51:03

51:03

We had our first in house episode in a few months with Prof. Pigott, Dr. P, and Alice. We finally got a report on Little Women from Sarah. We covered how Sarah and Nick's undergrad practicum are going this semester. Then we had a lively conversation about graduate practicum that led into the difference between knowledge curation and knowledge creat…

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Amulets and Talismans 1:34:33

1M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Salt leads a discussion on the definitions, differences, and contentious scholarly boundaries between amulets and talismans across various traditions in translation. In addition to chatting creation, activation, and use, the gang explores the immense diversity of magical technologies involving ensouled and empowered phylacteries, charms, counterspe…

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Theresa Brancaccio & Aaron Johnson: The Future of Vocal Dosimetry 47:57

1M ago47:57

47:57

Today Dr. P and Alice were joined by Prof.s Theresa Brancaccio (Northwestern University) and Aaron Johnson (New York University - Langone) to share about their ongoing efforts developing a wearable, wireless vocal dosimeter. Their partnership with Dr. John Rogers has led to the development of a device that could provide active voice use data to a u…

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Cleansing the Home 1:47:47

2M ago1:47:47

1:47:47

The Dragon, Wolf, and Owl tackle the ins and outs of keeping your home spiritually refreshed. In addition to covering some simple staples for each kind of room, basic omen divination for when something is off, and discrete ways to elevate the vibe while living with roommates, the gang also considers the importance of managing the ambient dead—espec…

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The Black Pullet 1:36:02

2M ago1:36:02

1:36:02

Key takes the gang on a journey through the first grimoire he ever dabbled with: the ever-reliable and user-friendly Black Pullet. Going over the talismans and rings as well as his own experiences with them, Key outlines budget-friendly ways to reap the benefits of this fascinating text (and its rather hilarious framing device). Support us on patre…

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Ian Howell: Hearing Singing 57:11

2M ago57:11

57:11

Today we were joined by longtime #VocalFam Ian Howell to preview his new book Hearing Singing: A Guide to Functional Listening and Voice Perception. Dr. P has already made a public endorsement of this book, but trust us that this book is both revolutionary and practical. Ian presents a functional framework that can open your ears to listen to all s…

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Joanne Bozeman: Hypermobility in Singers 53:35

2M ago53:35

53:35

This week we are joined by Joanne Bozeman to share about Hypermobility. What it is, how do symptoms present, and what do singers and singing teachers need to know. Hypermobility is a brand new topic for the pod, and we are excited to share this important topic with the #VocalFam!By VocalFri LLC

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First Steps with Plant Allies 1:48:53

3M ago1:48:53

1:48:53

By popular request, the gang discusses some preliminary considerations in working with our verdant allies of the plant kingdoms. Drawing on their training across traditions, as well as Key's education in bio-chemistry, the trio discuss important protocols, spiritual understandings, and magical approaches to engaging with the spirits and patrons of …

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Modular Lessons with Chadley Ballantyne 52:58

3M ago52:58

52:58

We are joined by longtime #VocalFam Dr. Chadley Ballantyne to tell us about his work with modular units for voice lessons. We've wanted to do this episode for a long time. Chadley's strategies and approaches could help you with burnout, fatigue, and give your teaching the much needed refresh you've been seeking.…

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Middle Voice Musings 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

It's a deep dive into everyone's favorite range: middle voice! C4-C5 can be a wonderful or gnarly journey depending on vowel, style, the weather, or the phase of the moon. Join Prof. Pigott and Dr. P for a serious in-depth, focused pedagogy episode on navigating the choppy waters of the treble staff!…

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Enchanting on the Go 1:25:14

3M ago1:25:14

1:25:14

Drawing on a set of frequently asked questions, Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key touch base on the ins and outs of travel magic. Starting off on tips for locking down your house with protection, negotiating your offering schedules with your spirits, and building the best travel kit for on the go magic, the gang also considers how to optimize your fortune i…

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Practical Practicum Problems 59:18

3M ago59:18

59:18

It's our first old school VocalFri of the season. Prof. Pigott and Dr. P were going to discuss middle voice musings, but that is now pushed to Feb. 7. Instead, we got lost in a conversation about our respective pedagogy practicum courses. This led to our first very down to earth practical pedagogic conversation maybe all season. Enjoy your weekend …

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Consorting With Angels 1:33:55

3M ago1:33:55

1:33:55

Salt takes the reigns on an introduction to basic angelic magic. Covering some basic theory following Pseudo-Dionysius, he considers the implications of working with angels on a number of metaphysical levels, and explores with the gang some of the most user-friendly ways of doing so, from the famous Drawing Spirits into Crystals to John Dee's scryi…

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Seth Killen: Lesson Grading 53:53

4M ago53:53

53:53

Join us for a new year as season 8 rolls on! Today we were joined by Seth Killen from Anderson University to talk about new paradigms for voice lesson grading. Seth shared work that he presented last summer at NATS National. He has offered to share this model with the #VocalFam for reference. A perfect conversation as those of us in the academy are…

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Nosferatu, Zalmoxis, and Appetite with Rose Aurora 1:56:57

4M ago1:56:57

1:56:57

Emergency episode incoming, spoilers beware! Sfinga and Key rush back to their mics after seeing Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024) to get beloved friend, fairy seer, and horror savant Rose Aurora on the call. Together, they analyze some of the key folkloric themes of the film—including vampirism, Balkan witchcraft, and erotic encounters with spirits—…

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VocalFri's Wicked Christmas 8! 1:05:36

5M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

It's a Wicked VocalFri Christmas! VocalFri is joined by Dr. P's teenagers who are now musical theater nerds in the truest sense to review Wicked: Part 1. Come enjoy some holiday festivities as you travel to this season. May your holiday season be filled with love, light, and rest. Happy Holidays #VocalFam!…

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Ba Zi with Maria, Green Dragon Healer 1:32:31

5M ago1:32:31

1:32:31

Sfinga and B. Key are joined by their dear friend, Greek Orthodox folk practitioner and Traditional Chinese Medicine healer, Maria! Drawing on over a decade of experience training in various lineages of traditional Chinese healing and metaphysics, Maria leads the gang through an erudite discussion on the Chinese astrological understandings of Ba Zi…

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Sorcerous Pentesting in the Workplace 1:33:55

5M ago1:33:55

1:33:55

This could be none other than a certified B. Key special, an eclectic investigation into domination magic, intelligence gathering, and sorcerous pentesting for optimal results. Building off Episode 23: Troubleshooting Your Sorcery, Key leads the gang through the many ways you can work over targets that prove harder to crack, especially when it come…

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Kerrie Obert: Strategic Breathing 53:16

5M ago53:16

53:16

#VocalFam we are joined for our Fall Finale with the great Kerrie Obert! Please check out all her wonderful courses from GetVocal-Now.com, including her own course on Breathing. In Kerrie's return episode she shared incredible practical and useful ideas for helping your teaching navigate away from a "one size fits all" model for breathing towards h…

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Ep. 6 - Social Work Practicum Co-ordinator, Bayani Trinidad BA, BSW, RSW 58:54

5M ago58:54

58:54

Ep. 6 - Social Work Practicum Co-ordinator, Bayani Trinidad BA, BSW, RSW. Bayani is the current Practicum Co-ordinator for North of Davidson / Saskatoon students in the University of Regina Bachelor of Social Work Program. Bayani shares about his journey to social work, passion for breakin' and more information about applying for practicum in the B…

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Ceremonial Tattooing with Gary Noriyuki 1:34:44

5M ago1:34:44

1:34:44

Longtime friend and incredible tattoo artist, conjurer, Quimbandeiro, and practitioner of Thai necromancy Gary Noriyuki joins the gang once more to talk all about the magic involved in ceremonial tattooing. From inheriting lineage taboos to maintaining pacts, Gary covers the ins and outs of receiving different kinds of sacred tattoos, touching on h…

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Dana Lentini: Teaching the Child Singer 51:28

6M ago51:28

51:28

Dr. P and Prof. Pigott are joined by #VocalFam Dana Lentini as we continue to try be more inclusive in our pedagogy with an episode about teaching kids! Dana is one of the worldwide leaders in teaching singing to children. Go check out her book Teaching the Child Singer, and her new songbook. These are must haves if your studio includes children.…

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New Nasality Nuances 53:35

6M ago53:35

53:35

We are coming back to Dr. P's original research agenda! Our first in house episode in a few months. Prof. Pigott, Dr. P, and CU grad Benjamin break down some history, research, and the CU team's new directions on Musical Theater treble singing and nasality.By VocalFri LLC

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Quimbanda with Jesse Hathaway Diaz 3:20:36

6M ago3:20:36

3:20:36

Laroyê Exu, Exu é Mojubá! In this very special episode, Sfinga and Key welcome their Tata in Quimbanda de Angola, Tata Apokan (Jesse Hathaway Diaz), for a winding, serpentine foray through the world of Afro-Brazilian sorcery. In addition to touching on personal experiences in initiation, priesthood, and continual, expansive study within oral tradit…

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Vibrato: Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey 53:35

6M ago53:35

53:35

What a crew!!!! Today we were joined by #VocalFam Theodora Nestorova, Yvonne Redman, John Nix, and Joshua Glasner to drop some knowledge on Vibrato! They have a great NATS Chat last season on this topic and led a pre-conference workshop last summer at NATS that was terrific! If you are interested in that mysterious aspect of singing that is Vibrato…

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Six Fairy Tales for Discerning Sorcerers 2:00:00

6M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

It's the Halloween special! Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key dive into the world of fairytales, folklore, and dramatic plays to narrate six different stories—and reflect on each of the sorcerous lessons one can glean from them. From seafaring saints and Faustian conjurers to old witches and dragon-slaying princes, the gang giggles their way through all the…

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ICVT Toronto Preview! 44:14

6M ago44:14

44:14

VocalFam, Prof. Pigott was out today, but fret not, we had a great panel with International Congress of Voice Teachers' Program Chair Kari Ragan, NATS Executive Director Allen Henderson, and ICVT-Toronto site host Darryl Edwards. We got to hear previews of the many offerings Toronto has to offer as a city, the wonderful plenary sessions, and even g…

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Ken Bozeman: Transformational Pedagogic Concepts 53:51

7M ago53:51

53:51

Our dear friend Ken Bozeman returns for his 3rd feature episode. Ken has been touring the world discussing pedagogic concepts that have transformed his teaching. Dr. P and Prof. Pigott are so thankful for Ken's mentorship and friendship because many of these concepts also transformed their own teaching. We cover emotive affect, acoustic registratio…

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Formulating Divination Questions 1:42:55

7M ago1:42:55

1:42:55

How do you determine which spirits are best suited to consult for which questions? What roles to concurrent auguries play alongside one's chosen divinatory system? How can over-divining block a result, and how can you know the answer generated by trance is the most accurate and precise one? How do we better our capacity to not only hear our spirits…

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Luciano Simões: Brazilian Song 54:38

7M ago54:38

54:38

This week Dr. P and Prof. Pigott were joined by Dr. Luciano Simões in a great episode to bring some international awareness to the #VocalFam. We learn all about his background growing up as a rock singer in Brazil, and how he transitioned from classical baritone to vocal cross-trainer. Lots of wonderful insight into some lesser known (in the U. S. …

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Coptic Magical Papyri 1:33:01

7M ago1:33:01

1:33:01

The gang reunite to discuss their favourite spells from the corpus of Coptic Magical Papyri. From contests with headless beings to rites to bring (and take away) fertility, the Dragon, Wolf, and Owl cover a wide spectrum of practical applications born of this often-neglected yet exceedingly rich collection of ancient magical technologies. Support u…

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David Juncos and Dana Zenobi: Acceptance and Commitment Training 56:14

7M ago56:14

56:14

#VocalFam we are in for a treat this week! Prof. Pigott, Dr. P, and the CU TAs were joined by Dr. David Juncos and Dana Zenobi to discuss their research on Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) Administered by Singing Teachers as a Tool for Mananging Music Performance Anxiety. You can read more about this is Dave's book ACT for Musicians. Or for…

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Kimberly Monzón: Singing Through the Cycle 44:35

8M ago44:35

44:35

#VocalFam we have entered a new VocalFri era with not only our first great guest episode of season 8, but also our first ever episode with our first two CU grad students along for the ride. This week we were thrilled to have Dr. Kimberly Monzón from Baylor University on the pod to discuss her work on AFAB singers and singing through hormonal cycles…

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Lording Over Landlords 1:24:27

8M ago1:24:27

1:24:27

B. Key provides an array of tips and tricks for dominating landlords—and by extension anyone in a position of financial authority over you. Whether it's propitiating the spirits of the land, fixing contractors and neighbours alike, or keeping the peace within the home, Key explores the ins and outs of how to stay safe, stay strapped, and stay secur…

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What do YOU want a DMA to do for YOU? 56:06

8M ago56:06

56:06

We meant to talk about nasality today, then Prof. Pigott saw Dr. P's white board in his office. We ended up discussing learning outcomes for a DMA degree in Vocal Ped./Perf. Oops. So, we ask you the #VocalFam: If YOU wanted to do a DMA, what would YOU want to be able to do by the end of it?By VocalFri LLC

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Jubilant Jury Journeys 55:43

8M ago55:43

55:43

This week Prof. Pigott and Dr. P take a hypothetical journey as they dream what voice juries could look like, if they just started everything over. A really great discussion for those of you revising syllabi or program requirements. Dream the future, be kind, prepare students for success. Have a great weekend #VocalFam!…

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Animist Immersion with Albert Björn Shiell 1:33:20

8M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Sfinga and B. Key are joined by the incredible Albert Björn Shiell, witch, sorcerer, and student of English and Icelandic folk magical traditions. Albert goes over his experience studying oral and literary traditions of Icelandic magic, and muses on the nature of integrating into not only a new culture and language, but a foreign country's animist …

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Season 8 Premiere! 45:34

8M ago45:34

45:34

So much has changed in so little time. #VocalFam Season 8 is upon us, and WHAT A LINEUP we have planned for you this season. Prof. Pigott and Dr. P catch up on Prof. Pigott's teaching of Voice Pedagogy, Dr. P updates us on his transition to Director of Vocal Pedagogy at CU Boulder, and we preview our great guest list for Season 8! We also tossed in…

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The Pentacles of Solomon 2:12:49

9M ago2:12:49

2:12:49

Sfinga and B. Key cover the 44 pentacles of the Key of Solomon, their construction, uses, and personal tips, tricks, and innovations they've gleaned from their experiments. The Dragon and Owl discuss at length the various ways in which the planetary pentacles can be used across the sorcerous board, as well as the magical implications of matching on…

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Dutch Folk Magic with Caspar, De Duivelbanner van Overijssel 1:48:02

9M ago1:48:02

1:48:02

Dear friend and discerning sorcerer Caspar, also known as De Duivelbanner van Overijssel, joins the hosts to chat all things Dutch folk magic. In addition to discussing the diversity of Dutch folk practitioners, what duivelbanners are, differences between Protestant and Catholic traditions, and types of spirits one may encounter, the gang explores …

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Techniques of Magical Healing 1:28:53

10M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Salt opens the floor on the grounding elements of magical healing and sorcery in health. Exploring the logics of oral charms, Galenic medicine, and medical astrology, he leads the gang through a round table discussion of the key principles of protecting and nurturing long-term health in one's spiritual practice—through all holistic means, magical a…

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Law Stay Away and Magical Resistance 1:43:44

10M ago1:43:44

1:43:44

B. Key brings the fire to passionately advocate for the use of magic in anti-fascist resistance. After a brief overview of some of the most critical Supreme Court cases that have eroded civil liberties in the United States, Key provides a miscellany of sorcerous workings to resist the state, evade the law, and protect our communities—especially tho…

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Birth Omens and Witch Marks with Rose Aurora 1:51:55

11M ago1:51:55

1:51:55

Sorceress, Fairy Seer, Trollkvinne, and dear friend of the show Rose Aurora returns for a discussion about the various signs that manifest in clusters at birth, puberty, and beyond to delineate proclivities for certain kinds of magical pacts. We cover questions concerning lack of free will and choice, what does having "the gift" entail across our c…

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Witching the Witch Bottle 2:01:27

11M ago2:01:27

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Sfinga leads the gang through a survey of the counter-magical tactics employed by witch bottles. From Blagrave’s "Astrological Practice of Physick" all the way to Harry Middleton Hyatt's collections on hoodoo and conjure, the Dragon, Wolf, and Owl engage in some quick maths: early modern humoural theory + pins + heat + a witch's bladder = an absolu…

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Foam-born Aphrodite 2:29:35

12M ago2:29:35

2:29:35

After six months of continuous labour, Sfinga and B. Key at last unveil as much as can be said publicly about their profound experience pilgrimaging to the Sanctuary and Rock of the Goddess of Love's birth. Pouring their hearts out in celebration of a theophany, numerous physical manifestations of spiritual presence, remarkable omens of nature, and…

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Education, the Gift that Pays Forward 8:41

12M ago8:41

8:41

Dr. Patsy Maloney is a Teaching Professor at the UW Tacoma School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership. Motivated by the promise of an education, Dr. Maloney joined the Army at 18. The Army promised a scholarship and a salary. Patsy thought she would do Army nursing temporarily, but it ended up being a perfect fit for her, and the Army honored its …

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Stay Focused and Don’t be Afraid to Ask Questions 10:20

12M ago10:20

10:20

Kaisha Walker had always been a Husky fan. When she decided to go back to school for her Bachelor's degree, Kaisha looked up majors on UW Tacoma’s website and thought the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership’s Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare (BAHCL) program would be a good fit for her. She shares her journey as a current BAHCL student with us…

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