Brittany Ross - Podcast Details

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Full Out Natalie Lander: Hollywood Kid to Reality TVNatalie Lander (actress) sits down with Brittany to talk all things Hollywood. Natalie and Brittany met while working on ABC’s The Middle, but Natalie’s Hollywood life goes way back. From growing up next to David Lynch, to almost winning a reality TV competition, to writing her own one woman shows today. Natalie has had a fascinating life that Brittany has been obsessed with since the day they met, and after listening, you’ll be obsessed too. Listen and watch Full Out wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, etc.). Follow us on Ins...

2025-11-2659 min

Full Out Princess for Rich LA BirthdaysFlying Solo, Brittany dishes about her days as a princess at rich LA birthday parties. From face painting to pushing babies around in wagons, Brittany did it all. Listen and watch Full Out wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, etc.). Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at FullOutPod. And remember to go Full Out.

2025-11-1618 min

2025-11-1619 min

Full Out Flying Solo - Full Out Mom Mode Flying Solo, Brittany talks about going to school in Bogotá, Columbia and having her ballet studio windows blown out by bombs. Jump to present day, her daughter has a mean teacher and Brittany goes Mom Mode. Listen and watch Full Out wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, etc.). Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at FullOutPod. Remember: go Full Out.

2025-11-0219 min

Full Out Chelsea McKinney: College Cheer to Being Brittany's SisterChelsea McKinney (athlete and coach) sits down with us today to talk all about cheer, but most importantly, she shares what it’s like to be Brittany’s little sister! Just like Brittany, Chelsea went Full Out with high school and college cheer (they were on the same team), but now she goes Full Out as a coach, mom, and with CrossFit. Listen and watch Full Out wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, etc.). Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at FullOutPod. Remember: go Full Out.

2025-10-2245 min

Full Out Josh Sadowski: Jim Bakker's Community to TikTok StarJosh Sadowski (musician and influencer) lived a very Full Out life growing up in Jim Baker’s prepper community in the Ozarks. Now, he goes Full Out in his music career. Josh sits down with Brittany to talk about homeschool, the end of times, TikTok, starting a creator house, and pursuing music after it all. Brittany finally gets to ask all her long-awaited questions about his fascinating life.Listen and watch Full Out wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, etc.). Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at FullOutPod. Remember: go Full Out.

2025-10-1558 min

Full Out Teaser: Full Out with Brittany RossWelcome to Full Out with Brittany Ross, a 3 time national champion cheerleader turned comedian! Full Out explores the fascinating "before" stories of entertainers, creators, and interesting people: the passions they went absolutely full out on before they stepped into the spotlight. Because apparently being a competitive weirdo about something translates to everything else. We can't wait to have you!

2025-10-0501 min

Fiddle and Pipe 92. I'm Glad My Mom DiedCONTENT WARNING: Sexual assault, r*pe, domestic abuse, eating disorders, etc. Some of y'all have been waiting very patiently with us covering this book, and it's FINALLY here! In this episode, we get together with Matt, Izzy, and Marie (host of Culture Cult Travel Show) as we discuss Jennette McCurdy's memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died along with related topics from the Quiet on Set documentary that was released earlier this year. Cover art by Clayton Smith Theme "Wee Fiddle, Wee Pipe" composed by...

2024-07-171h 40

Fiddle and Pipe 91. Books We Read (So Far...)We read books! (Duh.) As we prepare for our next big read, we thought we'd share what books have been on our radar so far! Hear Catherine's progress on her 20 million-year journey reading the Outlander series and all of the dystopian novels in Brittany's possession as we dive into all the books we've read so far in 2024! Cover art by Clayton Smith Theme "Wee Fiddle, Wee Pipe" composed by Catherine Flinchum Hosted by ⁠⁠Catherine Flinchum⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Brittany Ross⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS Instagr...

2024-05-241h 01

Fiddle and Pipe 90. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueTW: Self-harm, suicide 2020 brought us a lot of stress and sadness, but author V.E. Schwab gifted us with one magical yet heartbreaking read. It's no Warrior Cats novel, but we see a cat in this book, along with many historical events, Beethoven, love, loss, super-toxic relationships, awkward dinner parties, and more! Want to know why Addie's life is so invisible? Join us and our friend Reiner as we dive into The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue! Cover art by Clayton Smith Theme "Wee Fiddle, Wee Pipe" composed by Ca...

2024-03-2959 min

Fiddle and Pipe 89. Our Best and Worst Books of 2023It's been a hot minute since you've heard Fiddle & Pipe, so we thought it would be a fun idea to sit back and discuss our favorite and worst reads of 2023 were. What books are they, do you ask? Listen to find out! Cover art by Clayton Smith Theme "Wee Fiddle, Wee Pipe" composed by Catherine Flinchum Hosted by Catherine Flinchum and ⁠Brittany Ross⁠ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS Instagram: ⁠@fiddleandpipepod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@fiddleandpipepod⁠ Facebook: ⁠Fiddle & Pipe Podcast --- Support this p...

2024-02-2354 min

Fiddle and Pipe 88. Song of Achilles: Ch. 20-33 Part 2 w/Chasing Childhood PodcastBrittany is out sick, but she dodged a bullet because we talk about WAR forever, ever, and ever…literally. Joined by Lex from Chasing Childhood Podcast, we agree Agamemnon is the WORST and shocked he hasn’t been killed yet. The odds are never in Patroclus’s favor, and is Achilles really THAT awesome of a guy? Tune in as we complete our journey with Madeline Miller’s, Song of Achilles! Cover art by Clayton Smith Theme "Wee Fiddle, Wee Pipe" composed by Catherine Flinchum Hosted by Catherine Flinchum and Brittany Ross ...

2023-10-271h 15

Fiddle and Pipe 87. Song of Achilles: Ch. 1 - 19 w/ Wendy Tabor & Reiner SlayTW: sexual assault & rape After a brief hiatus, we are back and ready to go with a new book on our TBR list which is Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller! Joined by our friends Reiner and Wendy, we’re introduced to our protagonist Patroclus whose life changes after murdering a bully (by accident) and is exiled off to where he meets his forever main squeeze Achilles. Along with the awkward budding romance scenes and possible war looming in that will greatly affect our main protagonists, Brittany shares her elementary school romance trauma, Catherine do...

2023-10-201h 23

Fiddle and Pipe 86. The Art of GatheringIt's been a long time coming but we are back! We are coming off our hiatus with Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters. We both went into this book thinking that it was going to be about literally why we gather (maybe from an anthropology approach) and in any context. Parker focuses a lot of her book on gathering in a formal context (work meetings, etc) and events with a specific purpose (weddings, baby showers, etc.). She does make some good points that we can apply to our day to day lives though...

2023-06-1453 min

Fiddle and Pipe 85. Midnight Library: Love & Pain - How it Ends w/ Marie Walker & Reiner SlayTW: panic disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, & suicide After much delay, we are happy to be back and give you the final installment of The Midnight Library! We are joined by one old friend and one new friend! You know him, you love him, Reiner Slay (vocalist of Concrete Supergun) is back! We also have a new guest, Marie Walker, host of Culture Cult Show! Nora has become tired of life jumping, but has life jumping become tired of her? After literally trying every life available to her, Nora...

2023-04-061h 40

Fiddle and Pipe 84. Midnight Library: Fish Tank - Howl w/ Laurel Rockall & Dr. Chelsea TannerTW: suicide, depression, pet death, self-harm We are back and ready to continue our journey through the different lives of Nora Seed. Will she find the life that will make her happy? Joining us on this adventure are friends new and old! We have Dr. Chelsea Tanner, flutist, mindset coach, and host of Align Your Mind and Laurel Rockall, co-host of Hightailing Through History. Nora Seed has come back from Australia to the realization that grief has kept her locked in one place, too depressed to take any action...

2023-03-151h 35

Fiddle and Pipe 83. Midnight Library: Conversation About Rain - Fire w/ Izzy Holman & Wendy TaborTW: pet death, suicide, depression If you could live other variations of your life where you made different choices, would you? We explore that concept with Matt Haig's The Midnight Library with long time friends of the podcast, trombonist Izzy Holman (@sweetizzy123) and photographer/graphic designer Wendy Tabor (@designerwithfire). Our protagonist, Nora Seed, leads a crummy life. Or at least she thinks she does. Nora decides to kill herself and she finds herself in the Midnight Library, a place where she can be transported to other possible lives she could have lived if she...

2023-03-081h 34

Fiddle and Pipe 82. Think Again: Pt. 3 - EpilogueHave you thought too much about Think Again? We promise this is the last time you'll hear us thinking about our thoughts! Adam Grant finishes out this book discussing rethinking in our communities and how we can affect our surroundings with those rethoughts, as well as the world's largest SparkNotes. We hit the education section pretty hard, discussing what we really wanted from this section. We also give ourselves a life check up and give some advice to performance majors. Brittany shares her dream job os being a horse rider and Catherine gets overwhelmed by thinking for the second...

2023-02-231h 00

Fiddle and Pipe 81. Think Again: Pt. 2Have you ever thought so much about thinking that you wanted to Think Again again? We did as well! In perhaps our shortest episode yet, we discuss when to offer comfort versus solutions, revisit toxic friendships, and chat about when people are just wrong. Want more? It's a 30 minute episode, we can't give more without spoiling the whole episode, so tune in and enjoy! Cover art by Clayton Smith. Theme "Wee Fiddle, Wee Pipe" composed by Catherine Flinchum and performed by Brittany Ross and Catherine Flinchum. Follow us on Instagram:

2023-02-2331 min

Fiddle and Pipe 80. Think Again: Pt. 1 w/ Dr. Chelsea TannerHave you ever thought? Have you ever thought again? Have you ever thought about thinking again? Take a break from thinking with us and tune into our first part of Adam Grant's Think Again along with friend and guest of the podcast Dr. Chelsea Tanner, flutist, mindset coach, and host of Align Your Mind! The first section of Think Again deals with individual rethinking. What does this mean exactly? Something along the lines of reprocessing our thoughts and habits to make ourselves better, whether that's better at your job or better as a person. Some deep discussions came out...

2023-02-081h 17

Fiddle and Pipe 79. Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Pt. 3 w/ Emily CrispTW: murder, pet death, rape Welcome to The Three Sopranos! Featuring Brittany the violin, Catherine the flutist, and Emily Crisp, the actual soprano and co-host of MMM Conversations! Your favorite team of sexy detectives is here to solve the latest mystery of...the last few weeks: who dun killed Andie Bell in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder! We did it, we finally got to the end. Did you figure out who the murder is? Catherine did. Brittany didn't. This section opens with Pip, again, not having any self-preservation instinct or boundaries...

2023-01-252h 00

Fiddle and Pipe 78. Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Pt. 2 w/ Izzy Holman & Wendy TaborTW: suicide, rape, self harm, pedophilia, murder Okay, so, who dun it? We don't know yet, but we read and discussed Part Two of Holly Jackson's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder with two dear friends: trombonist and YouTuber Izzy Holman and graphic designer and photographer Wendy Tabor! We get into the meat and potatoes of the story here. Turns out that Pip thinks she's an actual detective and has gotten super swept away with figuring out who killed Andie, and her methodology involves a lack of boundaries and a disregard for...

2023-01-201h 39

Fiddle and Pipe 77. Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Pt. 1 w/ Reiner SlayTW: suicide, murder, self-harm 2023 is starting with our Listener's Choice book, decided by y'all, the listeners, which is Holly Jackson's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder! Reiner Slay, vocalist of Concrete Supergun, has joined us again! We open on a fictional city in fictional Connecticut where a gruesome murder-suicide of Andie Bell and Sal Singh that occurred five years ago. Pippa Fitz-Amobi chooses to prove Sal's innocence with her high school senior capstone project. Pippa befriends Ravi, Sal's brother, and together they begin to unravel this murder mystery. Who dun it?

2023-01-111h 26

Fiddle and Pipe 76. Comfort Book: Pt. 3 & 4TW: depression We are successfully comforted by Matt Haig's The Comfort Book! We hope you are comforted as well and that your holiday season has been merry! We dive into our comforting movie list, discuss work/life balance, and give y'all an easy episode to end the year on. See you in 2023! Cover art by Clayton Smith. Theme "Wee Fiddle, Wee Pipe" composed by Catherine Flinchum and performed by Brittany Ross and Catherine Flinchum. Follow us on Instagram: Fiddle & Pipe: @fiddleandpipe ...

2022-12-2841 min

Fiddle and Pipe 75. Comfort Book: Pt. 1 & 2TW: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, suicidal ideation, suicide In another moment of amazing planning, we have read two books back to back that can be related to each other! This week we are starting Matt Haig's The Comfort Book, which did the whole hope thing much better than our last read, Everything is Fucked. In Haig's book, he has written a book filled with blurbs. Each blurb ranges anywhere from a few lines to a few pages, and the book is broken into four parts. In the first two parts, which Brittany...

2022-12-211h 03

Fiddle and Pipe 74. Everything is Fucked Ch. 8 & 9 w/ Emily Crisp & Malachi MarshallToday we are joined by our friends Emily Crisp (soprano and co-host of MMM Conversations) and Malachi Marshall (baritone and cohost of MMM Conversations and Kiki with Kye) to discuss the end of Everything is Fucked, and oh boy, this is something else. We thought Mark took a different direction with some of his previous chapters. But no, we were so wrong. We went from a book that was about being the hope that you want to see and how to take action so the hope you want is the life you live, to complete AI take over. Were...

2022-11-301h 04

Fiddle and Pipe 73. Everything is Fucked: Ch. 6 & 7TW: childhood trauma How would we rate our happiness? Probably a seven, even with Brittany not having internet and Catherine not having water. How would Mark Manson rate his happiness in Everything is Fucked? Well, you'll need to ask him for that, but we did dive deeper into his book and into his budding philosophical mind. Mark takes another turn in this section of his book, discussing pleasure seeking behavior, and the work of Kant and Nietzsche. We learn just how much Catherine wants too seduce Brittany, how shallow Brittany is, and we throw...

2022-11-2345 min

Fiddle and Pipe 72. Everything is Fucked: Ch. 4 & 5That moment when you're reading a self help book and it turns into a philosophy book out of nowhere. Mark Manson's Everything is Fucked takes a wild turn in these two chapters to describe the lengths that people would go for in the name of whatever they hold dear. To navigate the left turn this book took, we discuss religion, politics, cults, and how human advancement shaped us. One thing that really unites people is their common enemy, and our common enemy is Bartok. Catherine describes a time where she almost got sucked into the Mary Kay pyramid scheme...

2022-11-1652 min

Fiddle and Pipe 71. Everything is Fucked: Ch. 1 - 3 w/ Matt RichardsTW: suicide, depression, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, rape After (over) a year, we have finally started the sequel to Mark Manson's The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck, Everything is Fucked: A Book about Hope! Is everything truly fucked? Viewing the world at the end of 2022 can definitely make it seem like some aspects are, but we can't just give up! Luckily we have Matt Richards, bassist and co-host of "MMM Conversations" to discuss what exactly we are avoiding and why things seem so desolate. But in the face of adversity, we can...

2022-11-091h 10

Fiddle and Pipe 70. New Moon: Ch. 20 - Epilogue w/ Izzy Holman, Matt Richards, and Wendy TaborTW: suicide We have finally reached the end of Stephenie Meyer's New Moon! Will Bella and Alice be able to save Edward from killing himself? Will Bella and Edward be reconnected? What happens in the (real) city of Volterra? Join us as we end this break up journey and attempt to unravel the book that could have been solved with some communication. Thankfully we aren't on the end of this alone, we are joined by trombonist Izzy Holman (@theogbuttersox and sweetizzy123), bassist and co-host of MMM Conversations, Matt Richards, and Wendy Tabor (@designerwithfire)! Without...

2022-10-191h 31

Fiddle and Pipe 69. New Moon: Ch. 16 - 19 w/ Izzy HolmanIzzy Holman (@theogbuttersox and sweetizzy123), trombonist, is back to discuss Stephenie Meyer's New Moon with us! Thankfully Bella didn't end up drowning, but how was she saved? Did she hit a rock or a person? And if Bella isn't dead, whose funeral are we talking about? Will Bella and Jacob (finally) kiss? Brittany tries predict the chapters, Izzy educates us on what Twilight's original name was going to be, and Catherine really believes that vampires are in Volterra. This and more on your favorite podcast. Cover art by Clayton Smith. Theme "Wee F...

2022-10-121h 29

Fiddle and Pipe 68. New Moon: Ch. 12 - 15TW: suicidal ideation Welcome to the Mom Chat Book Club, where we talk about what books we think the youth are into. Today we are revisiting Stephenie Meyer's New Moon. Jacob climbs some type of steroid-fueled, Miracle-Gro induced spruce tree to try to tell Bella why he's been acting so strange. But we finally learn his secret in this episode! In learning in secret, we are also brought more into Jacob's world. We also learn one of Catherine's darkest secrets (she started The Chamber of Secrets before The Sorcerer's Stone) and Brittany dies of s...

2022-10-051h 10

Fiddle and Pipe 67. New Moon: Ch. 8 - 11 w/ Izzy HolmanTW: suicide & depression Do you also not like listening to music? Well, we have just the thing for you! We got together with our friend and trombonist, Izzy Holman to discuss Chapters 8 through 11 of New Moon. Bella is quickly becoming BFFs with local hottie Jacob Black, but can they stay just friends? What about the mysterious stomach bug that is attacking the youths of Forks? We might not be experiencing double dragons of our own, but Izzy learns that Fifty Shades of Grey was originally a Twilight fan fiction, Catherine gives a play by...

2022-09-281h 30

Fiddle and Pipe 66. New Moon: Ch. 4 - 7TW: rape/sexual assault If you thought last episode was angsty, wait until you hear this. We are back talking Stephenie Meyer's New Moon and diving deep into Bella's psyche as she embraces her inner 2008 emo self. Bella, who was also getting in touch with her inner T. Swift (according to Catherine) begins to find solace in her childhood friend Jacob Black. Seems like Bella might have a normal high school existence awaiting her, sexual tension and all! We ponder the big questions on this podcast: what if Bella and Edward went to therapy...

2022-09-211h 18

Fiddle and Pipe 65. New Moon: Preface - Ch. 3 w/ Matt Richards & Reiner SlayTW: suicide & death Bella Swan's birthday was yesterday! We tried to celebrate her birthday, but she was a total brat about it, so instead we decided to continue our journey through Forks with Stephenie Meyer's New Moon. Joining us in this birthday venture are Matt Richards, music teacher, bassist, and co-host of MMM Conversations and Reiner Slay, vocalist of Concrete Supergun! This is a particularly juicy episode, since we have just finished reading Fifty Shades of Grey this past summer, which led to a wild amount of comparisons between the two books. We also...

2022-09-141h 29

Fiddle and Pipe 64. The Practice: Make Assertions - UnquenchableWe have reached the end of Seth Godin's The Practice! It took a hot minute, but we are finally there. Thankfully the last few chapters are straightforward. Finish this journey with us as we reflect back on what this book has (or has not?) to offer. We definitely have some mixed feelings here, as you'll hear in our review and recommendations. We chat about utilizing your available resources, the concept of ego and self-confidence, and He Who Must Not be Named. Also, special appearances by previous guests on this book, Cassie Holmes (@kassarilla), violist and medical professional, and Dr...

2022-08-2455 min

Fiddle and Pipe 63. The Practice: No Such Thing as Writer's Block w/ Cassie HolmesIs writer's block a real issue or is it something we have made up to avoid work? Should we use credentialing as gatekeeping in certain fields? Cassie Holmes (@kassarilla), violist and medical professional, joins us to unwrap these mysteries as we discuss the latest chapter of Seth Godin's The Practice. This chapter was pretty all over the place, and honestly, we are too. We stumbled upon a wild article, but we also discuss confirmation bias, and the concept of muses as creative inspiration. Tune in for our hot takes on writer's block! Special thanks...

2022-08-1749 min

Fiddle and Pipe 62. The Practice: The Professional & IntentHang on to your headphones because this book ain't over yet! We are back talking The Practice. These two chapters were pretty concise, so we get some beefy stories in this episode, such as Catherine's origin story and when Brittany decided to become a full-time musician. Even though neither of us were feeling these two chapters, we did have some great discussions about free and low paying gigs and talent versus skill. Also, what's Catherine's problem with Kroger brand tortillas? Special thanks to our sponsor La Belle Rosette! Receive 15% off your order by using...

2022-08-1039 min

Fiddle and Pipe 61. The Practice: Generous w/ Dr. Chelsea TannerDr. Chelsea Tanner (flutist, mindset coach, and co-host of Align Your Mind) (@_chelseatanner) joins us again to discuss The Practice's Generous chapter! How does being generous apply to the Practice, you ask? Well, tune in and learn with us! We discuss some of Seth's implied and explicit examples of generosity and how that might help us. Also, we talk a lot about sailboats...If you enjoyed our conversation, consider checking out Dr. Chelsea Tanner's website. Special thanks to our sponsor La Belle Rosette! Receive 15% off your order by using code "fppodcast" in person and online! ...

2022-08-0352 min

Fiddle and Pipe 60. The Practice: Trust Your Self w/ Cassie HolmesNew book time! We are starting The Practice by Seth Godin today with Cassie Holmes (@kassarilla), violist, photographer, medical professional, and Brittany's BFF. The first section in this book is "Trust Your Self," and did we learn to trust ourselves? Maybe? Maybe not? We point out some serious issues with this book while also discussing aspects that we enjoyed, but maybe could have been done better. As usual, it's not all serious; Brittany questioned her reading comprehension, Catherine gets triggered by positive thinking, and Cassie fakes axe throwing. Enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor...

2022-07-2745 min

Fiddle and Pipe 59. American vs. Canadian Music Showdown w/ Wendy TaborTW: suicide You asked, we delivered! We got together with Wendy Tabor (@designerwithfire) to discuss what/who we think are the most influential American and Canadian rock musicians in honor of the 4th of July and Canada Day! Music isn't the only thing we attack, Wendy hates on American beer, Brittany hates on the metric system, and Catherine declares her stance as Switzerland. Sources: America's Music: From the Pilgrims to the Present - Gilbert Chase Being Elvis: A Lonely Life - Ray Connolly ...

2022-07-201h 46

Fiddle and Pipe 58. Mindset for Musicians (& Everyone) w/ Dr. Chelsea TannerDr. Chelsea Tanner (@_chelseatanner) is a flutist and mindset coach who sat down with us today to discuss mindset, what is it and how we can benefit from keeping a positive mindset. We learned the difference between life coaching and mindset coaching, how to acknowledge our feelings, self-care, and how to deal with our survival brains. Listen through for some book recommendations! If you enjoyed our conversation, consider checking out Dr. Chelsea Tanner's website. Special thanks to our sponsor La Belle Rosette! Receive 15% off your order by using code "fppodcast" in person and online!

2022-07-131h 10

Fiddle and Pipe 57. Opposite of Butterfly Hunting Ch. 9 - Afterword w/ Matt RichardsTW: eating disorders and anorexia Matt Richards, cohost of MMM Conversations, is joining us today to discuss the end of Evanna Lynch's The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting! Evanna dives into her life during and after Harry Potter, the learning about positive versus negative thinking, and learning to love your body. Brittany sings Britney Spears, Catherine dives into the embarrassing extent of her love for T. Swift, and Matt almost turns us in a Star Wars podcast. Special thanks to our sponsor La Belle Rosette! Receive 15% off your order by...

2022-07-061h 17

Fiddle and Pipe 56. Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: Ch. 7 & 8TW: eating disorders, anorexia, self harm, suicide, abusive relationships, anxiety Straight from Georgia's heat dome (and from Colorado) we are back with Chapters 7 and 8 of The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting! Evanna digs deep, telling about the end of her stay at Peaceful Pastures and recovery post-institution. We marvel at how Evanna turns anorexia into a relatable condition and how we all picture life moving differently. Brittany tells the story of her first boyfriend and Catherine brings up Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream. We also announce a new tier on our Patreon page! Stay tuned for...

2022-06-291h 09

Fiddle and Pipe 55. Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: Ch. 5 & 6TW: anorexia, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, domestic abuse, sexual assault, self harm, suicide, suicidal thoughts It's just us today continuing on Evanna Lynch's journey in The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting. We reach possibly Evanna's rock bottom as she is committed to a rehabilitation center specializing in eating disorders. We hit on some serious and non-serious topics in this episode. We think back on how popular being skinny was in the 2000s and visit our own disordered eating tendencies. Brittany hates on thee metric system, and Catherine tries to pick up Tom Felton. We discuss...

2022-06-221h 04

Fiddle and Pipe 54. Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: Ch. 3 & 4 w/ Matt RichardsTW: eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, suicide, depression, abusive relationships Matt Richards, co-host of MMM Conversations, joins us today as we continue through The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting! Evanna continues down the path of anorexia and ends up being hospitalized. Even though none of us have been through an eating disorder, we are all amazed by the relatability of Evanna through her experience and her as a person. We open with a cross over with The Hobbit, the last book we have read! We discuss using dark humor as a coping mechanism, therapy, and Neopets...

2022-06-151h 13

Fiddle and Pipe 53. Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: Foreword - Ch. 2 w/ Reiner SlayTW: rape, eating disorders, anorexia Reiner Slay, vocalist of Concrete Supergun, joins us to open The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting, which might be the most real book this podcast has read so far. Evanna Lynch, actress for Luna Lovegood, opens up about her struggles with anorexia. These chapters focus on Evanna's mindset as a 10/11 year old and how that led to her future struggles. We also get in touch with our pre-puberty selves, remembering how hard being a teen and pre-teen really is. Anyone remember the ridiculous sizing at Abercrombie in the 2000s and 2010s...

2022-06-081h 06

Fiddle and Pipe 52. School's Out for Summer2021 - 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 podcast. Special thanks to...

2022-06-011h 08

Fiddle and Pipe 51. The Hobbit: Ch. 17 - 19 w/ Matt RichardsCatherine 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 segment, "Brittany Googles Something" continues its streak in this episode. We have a...

2022-05-2558 min

Fiddle and Pipe 50. The Hobbit: Ch. 12 - 16 w/ Reiner SlayWelcome 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! Receive 15% off your order by using code "fppodcast" in person and online! ...

2022-05-1857 min

Fiddle and Pipe 49. The Hobbit Ch. 8 - 11 w/ Wendy TaborCatherine 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 Something." Spiders? Elves? Wine barrels? What next? Special thanks to our sponsor L...

2022-05-111h 21

Fiddle and Pipe 48. The Hobbit Ch. 5 - 7Now 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 episode of your favorite podcast. Special thanks to our sponsor...

2022-05-0450 min

Fiddle and Pipe 47. The Hobbit Ch. 1 - 4 w/ Cassie Holmes & Matt Richards"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 comparing the book to the movies. We get heavily invested in dwarf...

2022-04-271h 17

Fiddle and Pipe 46. One Year Anniversary SpecialFiddle & 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 of 2022. Thanks for supporting us this past year! Special thanks...

2022-04-131h 07

Fiddle and Pipe 45. From STEM to STEAM w/ Camille BouffordTW: 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 and the music field. You don't want to miss...

2022-04-0654 min

Fiddle and Pipe 44. Do Nothing: Life-Back 4 - ConclusionTW: 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 our next book is going to be!

2022-03-3045 min

Fiddle and Pipe 43. Do Nothing: Life-Back 1 - 3 w/ Reiner SlayWork 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 library. Valkyrie is upset she isn't the main character. Wedding gigs and Borat get involved...

2022-03-231h 01

Fiddle and Pipe 42. Do Nothing: Ch. 7 - 9 w/ Naarah CallenderWe 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 Foundation: mental health access for children affected by war United...

2022-03-161h 17

Fiddle and Pipe 41. Do Nothing: Ch. 4 - 6We 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 Ukraine: medical aid and humanitarian...

2022-03-091h 13

Fiddle and Pipe 40. Do Nothing: Intro - Ch. 3 w/ Reiner Slay"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 and humanitarian relief Army SOS: wire transfers...

2022-03-021h 05

Fiddle and Pipe 39. Classical Musician While Black w/ Naarah Callender, Tim Marshall, and Matt RichardsFebruary 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 art by Clayton Smith. Theme "Wee Fiddle, Wee Pipe" composed by Catherine F...

2022-02-231h 13

Fiddle and Pipe 38. Classical Valentine's: Brahms' and Schumanns' Love TriangleTW: 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 voice and piano recording Nebula concert link Fol...

2022-02-161h 25

Fiddle and Pipe 37. Atomic Habits: Advanced Tactics (Ch. 18 - Conclusion)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, and Brittany humble brags on her editing. We get a little heavy talking music and...

2022-02-0950 min

Fiddle and Pipe 36. Atomic Habits: The 4th Law: Make it Satisfying (Ch. 15 - 17)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 Instagram train and we weigh the advantages of Hilary Hahn's #100daysofpractice. Join us in being...

2022-02-0243 min

Fiddle and Pipe 35. Atomic Habits: The 3rd Law: Make it Easy (Ch. 11 - 14)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 & Pipe without Catherine singing! Follow us on Instagram: Fiddle & Pipe: @fiddleandpipe Brittany...

2022-01-261h 01

Fiddle and Pipe 34. Atomic Habits: The 2nd Law: Make it Attractive (Ch. 8 - 10)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 and violists are supposed to bend their bow thumbs and pinkies. But really...

2022-01-1950 min

Fiddle and Pipe 33. Atomic Habits: The 1st Law: Make it Obvious (Ch. 4 - 7)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 on your podcasting app. Share with your friends and family...

2022-01-1248 min

Fiddle and Pipe 32. Atomic Habits: The Fundamentals (Intro - Ch. 3)We are kicking off the new year strong with James Clear's Atomic Habits. Today we are diving into the fundamentals of the book and Clear's explanation of how habits are shaped and how to shape your own habits. Catherine gets really into why she hates math, and Brittany reverts back to 6th grade with her come backs. We have some insightful conversation too (it's not all gags)! Grab a copy of this book, and read with us as we start 2022 with a "new year, same shit" mentality while doing what we can to help ourselves get better with baby...

2022-01-0547 min

Fiddle and Pipe *Unlocked* Never Have I Ever: Christmas EditionMerry Christmas! We are giving our gift early by unlocking one of our recent Patreon episodes. Hope you enjoy! 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 on your podcasting app. Share with your friends and family! Every bit helps us so much. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiddleandpipe/support

2021-12-231h 06

Fiddle and Pipe 31. Obscure Classical Christmas MusicTW: suicide We're doing something a little different today and discussing some obscure (at least to us) Christmas music! Listen to us discuss and direct four different pieces. Brittany pronounces foreign names completely wrong and Catherine spills some tea on 19th century drama! This is our last episode of 2021. We'll be back on January 5, 2021 with our next book, Atomic Habits! Follow us on Instagram: Fiddle & Pipe: @fiddleandpipe Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on Patreon and Anchor.

2021-12-1552 min

Fiddle and Pipe 30. GigmasMerry Gigmas musician friends! Brittany and Cat chat their experience and tips to surviving the season of holiday gigs! Websites & apps mentioned in this episode will be linked below: Partifi Quickbooks Self-Employed App 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 on your podcasting app. Share with your friends and family! Every bit helps us so much. --- ...

2021-12-0842 min

Fiddle and Pipe 29. John Williams: The Magic behind Harry Potter w/ Matt RichardsFan girl with Brittany, Cat and our third co-host/regular guest Matt Richards from "MMM Conversations" as we dive into to the world of John Williams and his music! 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 on your podcasting app. Share with your friends and family! Every bit helps us so much. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiddleandpipe...

2021-12-0157 min

Fiddle and Pipe 28. Musician to Podcaster: The 21st Century Musician w/ Dr. Heidi Kay BegayWe are joined today by Dr. Heidi Kay Begay of Flute 360 to discuss what it's like being a musician in the 2000s. COVID-19 and modern culture have forced musicians to either adapt and succeed or stay stagnant and struggle. In a world still struggling with a pandemic, colleges/universities being slow to adapt, and jobs in academia and symphonies are few and far between, how does the average classical musician survive? We discuss what led us all to podcasting, our perspectives on where we were led astray, and how to do better for future generations of musicians. Also, Catherine...

2021-11-1750 min

Fiddle and Pipe 27. Twilight: Ch. 23, 24, & Epilogue w/ Emily Crisp, Matt Richards, & Reiner SlayFiddle & Pipe meets half of MMM Conversations with some happy hour thrown in? What?! We are joined today by Emily Crisp and Matt Richards, co-hosts of MMM Conversations, as well as Reiner Slay, vocalist of Concrete Supergun for a five person episode! We reminisce about other '00s trends, such as Doug Dimmadome, owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadone, and Kim Possible. Reiner exposes himself as the ringleader of Team Turn-Her. Emily provides a voice of reason that is much needed for this novel, and Brittany facepalms during all of Bella's lines. This episode is crazy, so grab a drink...

2021-11-101h 03

Fiddle and Pipe 26. Twilight: Ch. 19 - 22The Cullen's assemble and create a master plan to keep away Bella's floral scent away from James because she's his second favorite human snack. Bella plays hide and seek in the 2nd most obvious place you would find her outside of Forks but fails when a mysterious phone call surfaces, and Bella is forced to choose between life with her marbled, raincoat model boyfriend and death. What does Bella choose? Will Edward be there in time before she makes a decision? Who's the mysterious caller on the line? Do vampires blink? What kind of room service did Be...

2021-11-0352 min

Fiddle and Pipe 25. Twilight Ch. 15 - 18 w/ Amanda (& Matt Richards)We are joined by Amanda, one of Catherine's oldest friends from high school! The three of us eagerly dive into what proves to be the beginning of the meaty second half of Twilight; or we try to, but we are constantly disrupted by Brittany's pets. We get really hooked on male rain jacket supermodels, pancakes, and the technicalities of scent and how it travels. Catherine's Spark Notes reach an all time high when she proposes another ending to this section. We're joined at the end by a surprise guest?! Stay tuned! Follow us on Instagram: ...

2021-10-2752 min

Fiddle and Pipe 24. Twilight Ch. 13 & 14It's Brittany and Catherine in person again, as they are joined by Brittany's zoo and talk about sparkling, touching, and questioning the science of vampires. They finally learn about the creation of the Cullen clan and discuss many theories that would have made the Twilight saga a little more interesting and less filler from the stupid high school dance for last 12 chapters. Sit back, drink a lemon La Kroger and enjoy the newest episode of Fiddle & Pipe! Follow us on Instagram: Fiddle & Pipe: @fiddleandpipe Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute

2021-10-2052 min

Fiddle and Pipe 23. Twilight: Ch. 10 - 12We are in-person! Catherine has flown to Georgia from Colorado, and today we are in the same room discussing Chapters 10 – 12 of Twilight. We have about as much chemistry in-person as Bella and Edward do in…biology? We wonder what vampires smell like and what they’re made of and we get into our favorite colors and gemstones. We also hyper analyze Bella and Edward’s relationship and exactly how toxic it is. Brittany reminisces on dating as a middle/high schooler and gets really grossed out about drinking milk. Catherine tells us exactly how to pronounce “Chopin” and declares her (early...

2021-10-1346 min

Fiddle and Pipe 22. Twilight: Ch. 6 - 9Bella and her Forks friends go on a trip to the beach in La Push where they meet the teenage dream you always wanted in high school, Jacob Black. Bella charms her way into Jacob's heart, so he tells her a scary story about the Cullens supposedly being vampires because it's obvious. Bella researches vampires on AskJeeves.com and still isn't sure if Edward is a vampire, yet all the signs are 99.9% there. Bella goes dress shopping with Jessica and Angela because this high school dance is the hot event in town, but she decides to break off from...

2021-10-0658 min

Fiddle and Pipe 21. Twilight: Ch. 3 - 5 w/ Reiner SlayBrittany & Catherine are joined again with Pumpkin Spice (aka Reiner). They go back in time to a mid 2000's Forks, Washington where the high school dance is the talk of the town, Edward Cullen is a 40 year freshman, and apathetic teenagers are pricking blood in biology class for Forks Blood Depot. Oh and Claude Debussy makes an appearance because of Edward's melting honey, musical voice. Get into the mind of a judgmental 16 year old girl, as Fiddle & Pipe takes a deeper dive into Fifty Shades of Twilight. Follow us on Instagram: Fiddle & Pipe: @fiddleandpipe

2021-09-2950 min

Fiddle and Pipe 20. Twilight: Ch. 1 & 2 w/ Matt RichardsWe are joined again by Matt Richards of MMM Conversations to discuss our next book: Twilight! We hit the ground running addressing some of the controversies surrounding Stephanie Meyer. The amount of content we could pull from two chapters is staggering: we went real deep into the religious symbology of Twilight, we discuss the sexual appeal of vampires, and we think back to our own teen years in the 2000s and early 2010. Brittany does a mini dive on vampires and texting, Catherine thinks back to when she was the new girl in school, and Matt does several impersonations of...

2021-09-2244 min

Fiddle and Pipe *Unlocked* F&P Happy Hour #3 w/ Matt RichardsDue to a microphone error, both of our tracks weren't good for this scheduled episode. Instead of taking a week off, we decided to treat y'all to a taste of our happy hour podcast on Patreon! We also had Matt Richards of MMM Conversations join in! Grab a drink and a snacky snack and listen to us reminisce about class piano and aural skills at KSU. We also chitty chat the start of the school year and how that's going while we're still in the middle of a pandemic. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider joining...

2021-09-1550 min

Fiddle and Pipe 19. Immortal Beloved w/ Wendy TaborHappy Deaf Awareness Month! We're kicking off September discussing the Beethoven (composer, not the dog) movie "Immortal Beloved." We are also joined by Wendy Tabor, Canadian photographer, graphic designer, and member of the hard of hearing community. We dive into the logistics of the movie itself, including certain questionable costume choices and more serious aspects, such as the visual and audio representation of Beethoven's deafness. Catherine enlightens everyone with how she first heard Beethoven 9, Brittany makes fun of Canada, and Wendy provides some serious intel on living the hard of hearing life. Follow us on Instagram:

2021-09-0852 min

Fiddle and Pipe 18. Our First Year in Music SchoolTake a portal back in time to 2010 & 2011 for this #WaybackWednesday as Brittany and Catherine reminisce their freshman year in music school. Hear about all the awkward moments about being late to rehearsals, countless hours sitting in practice rooms and not playing, coffee, breakups with best friends and crappy guys, more coffee, an embracing change in a new environment because let's face it, we all went through some terrifying life changes our freshman year; don't lie. Thanks to By the Beans for sponsoring this episode! Use promo code "fiddle3" to get 10% off your order! Follow us o...

2021-09-0150 min

Fiddle and Pipe 17. Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: Ch. 9 & Recap w/ Matt RichardsTW: death We are joined again by Matt Richards of MMM Conversations to discuss Chapter 9 of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck” and to recap the book! As always, we get confused on time. We also deal with some technological problems which brings us back to virtual teaching. We discuss death in general as well as the possibility of our own deaths. We realize that life is too short and we collectively decide to approach life with a YOLO perspective. Catherine gives her SparkNotes on this chapter, Brittany still gets Charles Manson and Mark Manson mixe...

2021-08-2649 min

Fiddle and Pipe 16. Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: Ch. 7 & 8Brittany and Catherine continue to read "Charles" Mark Manson's, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck, as they talk about setting boundaries and saying the word that defines 2021, “no.” Other discussions include: pressure comparisons between musicians and athletes, crappy portrayals of romantic relationships on tv, and how Brittany has never read or seen Holes. In the words of Shia LaBeouf, "JUST DO IT" and listen to Fiddle & Pipe podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on...

2021-08-1857 min

Fiddle and Pipe 15. Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: Ch. 5 & 6 w/ Reiner SlayToday we are joined by Reiner Slay, vocalist for Kennesaw based band Concrete Supergun! Luckily for us, he also doesn't give a fuck. Reiner gives tips for life past thirty, Brittany describes what a flute is, and Catherine reads! Some of our conversations center around identifying and changing your own toxic traits, friendship break ups, Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream excerpts, and your sense of self (especially for musicians). We do dip a little into politics this episode, but we also have some South Park and The Office references to balance that out. At the end of the day, we...

2021-08-1153 min

Fiddle and Pipe 14. Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: Ch. 3 & 4Brittany and Catherine have no concept of time when posting their podcast episodes, but do understand the concept of still not giving a f*ck. As unofficial sponsors for Hulu, they discuss crying in the shower, entitlement, privilege, trauma, and suffering because with all jokes aside, it's good to have real discussions on hard topics and not giving a f*ck about it. Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on Patreon and Anchor. Rate, subscribe, and follow u...

2021-08-0451 min

Fiddle and Pipe 13. Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: Ch. 1 & 2 w/ Matt RichardsWe are joined again by Matt Richards, co-host of MMM Conversations, to introduce our next book: "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck." We discuss the first two chapters, which includes conversations like who we are trying to impress, social media (and its influence), Catherine's worst Pizza Hut customer, and at the end of the day, what we give a fuck about. Matt and Catherine also got *really* into Star Wars (join our Patreon for the outtakes!). This takes our podcast in a totally new direction, and we hope you enjoy. Follow us on Instagram:

2021-07-2849 min

Fiddle and Pipe 12. A Return to Normalcy?Brittany and Catherine talk about what most of us have been experiencing: getting back to normal. Is it normal yet though? Hear their thoughts on things opening back up, including responses from Fiddle & Pipe listeners! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on Patreon and Anchor. Rate, subscribe, and follow us on your podcasting app. Share with your friends and family! Every bit helps us so much. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

2021-07-2148 min

Fiddle and Pipe 11. Final Inner Thoughts of MusicWe finished "The Inner Game of Music!" In our less structured episode to date, we give a recap of "The Inner Game of Music," including takeaways, thoughts/feelings about the book, and our personal ratings. Other mentions include our next book, The Lion King, Casa Bonita, and more! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on Patreon and Anchor. Rate, subscribe, and follow us on your podcasting app. Share with your friends and family! Every bit helps us...

2021-07-1422 min

Fiddle and Pipe 10. Inner Game of Music: Ch. 14 & 15 w/ Matt RichardsBrittany and Cat are again joined with Matt (look at ya'll, we can rhyme), co-host of MMM Conversations, as they discuss the last two chapters of "The Inner Game of Music." They discuss the effects of positve and negative criticism within ensemble playing, finding creativity through composing and improsivation, Matt shows off a little freestyle with new names, Catherine mushes over Taylor Swift, and Brittany gets hypnotized thinking about orange creamsicles because this is one hot girl summer so far! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join...

2021-07-0557 min

Fiddle and Pipe 9. Inner Game of Music: Ch. 12 & 13 w/ Matt RichardsToday we are joined by Matt Richards, bassist, middle school orchestra teacher, and co-host of MMM Conversations. Listen as we dive into two very different chapters of this book: one dealing with how to address the relationship between parent/coach/teacher and child/student, and the other addressing how to balance the inner game concepts between the two sides of the brain. Topics include classroom recruitment, the gig economy, Catherine's love for sloths, how good rosin looks like it would taste, using constructive criticism instead of negative statements, cassette tapes, what competitive music school is like, and providing kids...

2021-06-281h 08

Fiddle and Pipe 8. Inner Game of Music: Ch. 10 & 11Brittany and Catherine dive into Chapter 10 as they talk how effective awareness versus “do it” instructions are when teaching lessons. Later, they turn on their “inner game listener”by listening to a thousand heavy metal rounds of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. Catherine also fights a spider, so the bigger question is, who wins? Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on Patreon and Anchor. Rate, subscribe, and follow us on your podcasting app. Share with your friends and family...

2021-06-2141 min

Fiddle and Pipe 7. Inner Game of Music: Ch. 8 & 9We dive back into "The Inner Game of Music" with Chapter Eight (Coping with Obstacles) and Chapter Nine (Improving the Quality of Musical Experience). We address some key points, such as not worrying about impressing others, how to get past our inner thoughts, turning anxiety into excitement, and how to find that magical balance between being bored and being too challenged. More off topic content includes Super Bowl LI, Harry Potter, The Nebula Ensemble, Brittany's wedding, saber-toothed tigers, Titanic, Brittany's show and tell and more! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine...

2021-06-1446 min

Fiddle and Pipe 6. Inner Game of Music: Ch. 6 & 7We address the last inner game skill: trust! As well as how to trust yourself. In this episode, we also chat about Figaro's trip to the emergency vet, our first review (!), Catherine's trust problems, performance anxiety, acting, role playing, how this is becoming a Hilary Hahn fan podcast, Strauss (and Catherine's dislike of his music), fishing, and more! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on Patreon and Anchor. Rate, subscribe, and follow us on your podcasting app...

2021-06-071h 02

Fiddle and Pipe 5/4.B. Inner Game of Music: Ch. 5, Pt. 2We continue with where we left off last week: the second half of Will! We continue discussing performance goals and bring up experience goals and learning goals. We also talk a little about writing screenplays for pieces, how to motivate yourself past school, how kids are gross, mental self-care, and shapes. We might even sing in this episode, and introduce Kit Kat Meow Meow's first studio album. Listen and find out! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on Patreon...

2021-05-3143 min

Fiddle and Pipe 4. Inner Game of Music: Ch. 5, Pt. 1This week we cover the first half of the last of the fifth chapter of "The Inner Game of Music": Will! This is the second basic skill of the inner game. We discuss geometry, why we started playing our respective instruments and how we decided to become professional musicians, performance goals, experience goals, Hilary Hahn, Catherine's love for extended technique, making our students sing, and Limewire! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute If you're interested in supporting the concert fundraiser for Palestine, follow or message @frozenfiddlerose on Inst...

2021-05-2431 min

Fiddle and Pipe 3. Inner Game of Music: Ch. 4Brittany and Catherine are back to discuss the first inner game skill: awareness! This episode, perhaps our most on topic episode yet, is centered around simple awareness and how to achieve it. The discussion focuses on immersing yourself in the present, as well as aural skills, physics, mediation. Catherine also brings up the idea of a Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram: @bmrossmusic - Brittany Ross @catflinchflute - Catherine Flinchum Join the Facebook Group - Fiddle & Pipe Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/539559797424210 --- Support...

2021-05-1746 min

Fiddle and Pipe 1. Inner Game of Music: Ch. 1In their debut episode, Brittany and Catherine dive into the first chapter of “The Inner Game of Music” by Barry Green. As they explore the concepts of what exactly the inner game is, they also discuss their inner-Mozarts, football, anxiety, skateboarding accidents, bad wedding gigs, and more! Find us on Instagram: ⬇️ Brittany Ross @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum @catflinchflute --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiddleandpipe/support

2021-05-0344 min