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$Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 104. The Break Down: Depression, donors and misogynyTrigger Warning: suicidal ideation from 13:50 to 18:00Is it ethical that musicians feels 'owned' or controlled by their donors? Today in The Break Down, we are discussing philanthropy in classical music and opera, Hattie's recent experience of depression and the strife of misogyny, sadly still in some of Rebecca's orchestral experiencesWatch this episode on Youtube here.-------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to ABRSM for sponsoring this episode. Explore the drum kit exams and syllabus here-------------------------------------------------------------Things Musicians Don't Talk About is supported by the Royal Society o...

2025-11-0837 min

Battle Women Podcast Update & Who is Hattie?My pre written season 1 is finished! But its not over! Short episodes will be on the way until season 2 is raring to go. I also give a very very brief biography of who on the earth is Hattie, the woman in your ears! This podcast is for entertainment, whilst all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented and the legitimacy of the material researched, there may be errors or inconsistencies. Logo by Rosie Jackson Music clips by Dmitirr Hot_Dope Everything else by Hattie

2025-10-2111 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 103. The Break Down: Saudi Arabia, Hopelessness & ActivismWelcome to our rebranded 'chatty episodes' - now, with middling irony and an exaggerated sense of self-awareness, called The Break Down.Hattie brings our Classical Strife newsletter segment to the podcast, we chat about The Met x Saudi Arabia's hot new #collab, we dis/agree on activism, and come to the usual conclusion that mental health is difficult.Like, subscribe, review (if it's nice), and share with both friends and enemies.Watch this episode on Youtube here.-------------------------------------------------------------A big thank you to our sponsors...

2025-10-1757 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 102. Ophelia Gordon: living though anorexia and divorceWords hold huge power, and for a long time the word 'anorexia' felt dirty to pianist Ophelia Gordon. First experiencing its wrath while studying at the BRIT School and watching her parents' divorce unravel her life, anorexia would return two years ago when Ophelia separated from her husband. She joins Hattie and Rebecca to uncover the story of her eating disorder, the trauma of divorce and the ways in which learning and recording Nikolai Kapustin's music has saved her life.Things Musicians Don't Talk About is supported by the Royal Society of Musicians! Follow RSM on In...

2025-09-2957 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 100. We listened to our old episodes… and immediately regretted itWe have reached episode 100 and so decided, as a celebration, we'd take a wee look back... we might now regret it! Listen as we react to the first episode we made together, now over four years ago! Becca also tests Hattie on five years of hot takes – who said what and when?Things Musicians Don't Talk About is supported by the Royal Society of Musicians! Follow RSM on Instagram, X and Facebook.-------------------------------------------------------------Support TMDTAWant to support us on a regular basis? Consider joining our Patreon from £1 a month: https://w...

2025-07-3051 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 99. Lauren McQuistin: eating disorders in classical music (live)*Trigger warning: discussion of eating disorders, alcoholism, addiction*From our live event at the Royal Society of Musicians on 22nd May 2025Lauren McQuistin has been running the Instagram account @brutalrecovery for years now. Her advocacy for honest recovery discourse has resonated with many alcoholics, particularly with her with her trademark eloquence and dry humour. Lauren now shares her experience of eating disorders - anorexia and bulimia in particular - and how this was especially shaped by her time as a classically-trained soprano. We asked her about her journey through her musical training and...

2025-07-1658 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 98. Performative workaholism, surviving criticism and intuitive eatingHattie and Becca discuss the need for many creatives to prove themselves to others online, often sharing data about their work. Do we need a structure and numeric guide for practice or can it be intuitive? And how does this link to intuitive eating? They also go on to discuss the complexities of dealing with criticism, where that sensitivity comes from and how Hattie copes with empathy for performers whilst writing reviews02:51 Workaholics and their quirks16:20 Intuitive eating vs intuitive practice23:55 Hattie receives criticism at work26:15 Confidence, criticism and power...

2025-07-0240 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 97. Jamie Barton: embodying prideMezzo-soprano Jamie Barton has been fighting the corner of the marginalised in classical music now for over 10 years. From a marriage breakdown to a queer awakening and struggles with learning repertoire, Jamie joins Hattie and Becca to discuss her experiences as a queer woman in America and her journey to discovering her ADHD. She also shares powerful insights into body positivity, her approach to music and the importance of using her platform to support marginalised communitiesJamie Barton is at London Classical Pride on 4 July. Tickets here!Thank you to forScore for advertising...

2025-06-181h 05 $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 96. Back again, but differentEntering our YouTube era...! And we're talking about returning to things we didn't expect to: Hattie to America and Becca to the harp. We also have a good ol' think about child prodigies, faith and praying, and Becca obsesses further about JULY. We've got some absolutely stellar interviews lined up for release, so stay tuned.Thank you to forScore for advertising with us and to the Royal Society of Musicians for their ongoing support 🙏 forScore: https://forscore.coThings Musicians Don't Talk About is sup...

2025-06-0434 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 87. Emily White on grief, teaching and the joy of letting go10 years ago trombonist Emily White lost her husband after a prolonged period of illness. She was thrown into the worlds of death admin and loneliness, but out of it discovered a perspective on what was important as a musician. She shares with Hattie and Becca an insight into her grief journey, as well as her infectious joy of teaching and hatred of the word 'should'. Emily also takes them through her interest in research about practice and performance optimisation and how much joy is able to impact us positively as musicians.Learn more about Emily here!

2025-02-211h 09 $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 86. Book Club: anti-psychiatry and doublingsIs capitalism to blame for the mental health crisis? Should we separate the art from the artist? Rebecca and Hattie have been reading non-fiction. And they are sharing two of the books with each other. Naomi Klein's Doppelganger won the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction in 2024 and has had a strong impact since it hit the bookshelves. The pressure for us to 'perform' online is overwhelming, and Becca brings a musician's perspective to Klein's reflections. Then to what appeared to be anti-psychiatry in James Davies's book Sedated. He blames much of our negative mental health experiences on toxic work culture...

2025-02-051h 09 $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 85. Mark Brierley on being seen, classical music marketing and the origins of RSMMark Brierley came to the world of classical music via journalism and without any prior knowledge of the industry. Now, as Head of Membership and Communications at the Royal Society of Musicians, he spends every day hearing from musicians about the reality of their lives. He speaks with Hattie at the RSM headquarters about the origins of the 'Fund for Decay'd Musicians', his perspectives on the industry as an 'outsider' and how he's developed a love for it. They also discuss marketing and communications for musicians, how to be heard and the impact of membership at the RSM.

2025-01-1038 min

The Courageous Performer How to Handle Public EmbarassmentWe all feel embarrassed or vulnerable at times—even those of us who teach confidence for a living! In this episode, I share two personal stories that pushed me to confront my inner critic and navigate the uncomfortable feelings of self-doubt. Learn the tools I use to overcome embarrassment, fact-check fears, and embrace my imperfect, authentic self. If you've ever struggled to put yourself out there or felt like you had to be perfect, this episode is for you. Let's explore why being real—not perfect—is the key to confidence and connection. I'll walk you through the to...

2024-11-1908 min

The Courageous Performer How to Handle Feedback & Criticism as a PerformerHandling criticism is tough for any performer, whether you're on stage or in the boardroom. In this episode of The Courageous Performer, I explore how to transform feedback - both external and internal - into a powerful tool for growth, rather than a source of self-doubt. We'll discuss: How to quiet that harsh inner critic that often holds us back. Three essential questions to ask yourself when facing feedback: Is it kind? Is it more about them than me? Do I agree with it? Practical tips for using feedback to improve without losing confidence or motivation.

2024-11-0407 min

The Courageous Performer Episode 65: How to Stop Judging Yourself on Every PerformanceDo you feel like each performance is a pass-or-fail test of your worth? In this episode of The Courageous Performer Podcast, Hattie Voelcker explores why it's so common for performers to tie their value to their achievements on stage—and how this mindset creates unnecessary pressure that can make performing a struggle rather than a joy. Hattie dives into practical strategies to help you separate who you are from how well you perform, reducing performance anxiety and building resilience. Learn how to stop viewing every performance as a "make-or-break" moment, and start seeing it as an experience fo...

2024-10-2508 min

The Courageous Performer How to Free Your VoiceIn this episode of The Courageous Performer Podcast, I share my Free Your Voice process, designed to help you feel confident, comfortable, and free on stage. I'll walk you through the five essential steps to transform your mindset and approach, from understanding your performance's purpose and audience to tackling your fears and building a plan. Plus, I have exciting news about my free 5-day challenge, starting on September 30th, where I'll guide you through these steps in depth. Join me to unlock your true voice and perform with ease! Register for the 5 DAY FREE YOUR V...

2024-09-2610 min

The Courageous Performer Changing Your Thoughts as a PerformerIn this episode of The Courageous Performer Podcast, I'm diving into something I think is fundamental to everything I teach — how changing your thoughts can totally transform the way you perform. Ever wonder if you can switch your mindset while you're actually in front of an audience? The answer is yes, and I'll tell you exactly how! I'll be sharing personal stories and tips to help you manage those pesky nerves and feel more confident and comfortable on stage. Let's get into how a little shift in thinking can make a huge difference in how you perform!...

2024-09-1708 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 77. London Podcast Festival with Ayanna Witter-JohnsonThis was a big one for Things Musicians Don't Talk About: our first live show!!!! We are so grateful to the London Podcast Festival for inviting us to take the stage with the exceptional Ayanna Witter-Johnson.Hattie and Becca talked a little bit about the conception of the podcast and their own mental health journeys, and then chatted with Ayanna about her background and career in music. Ayanna talks brilliantly about the intricacies of making her own unique career despite not fitting into a traditional classical music pathway, and elaborates on feeling like an outsider, failures...

2024-09-111h 12

The Courageous Performer Being Extraordinary as a PerformerIn this episode of The Courageous Performer Podcast, I'm diving into a big question: Do you believe in extraordinary? And more importantly, do you believe you can be extraordinary? I'll be sharing some personal stories, including one about a cancelled flight and how I turned it into something positive. It's all about the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our lives. If you're ready to rethink how you see yourself and your performances, this episode is for you! Let's explore how you can rewrite your narrative and start believing in your own genius. ...

2024-09-1109 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 76. Laure Chan: bridging cultures and breaking normsWe're back with our first interview after the summer! The brilliant Laure Chan speaks with Hattie and Becca about her cross-cultural, genre-bending creative endeavours and her journey to musical authenticity.How did Laure get into composing whilst already being an established violinist? How does she explore her own identity through the medium of music? How did her shoulder injury affect her outlook on making music? Find out by listening to Things Musicians Don’t Talk About.Follow Laure on Instagram TikTok Youtube Spotify or visit her website...

2024-09-0953 min

The Courageous Performer Confident or Arrogant? Understanding the DifferenceIn this milestone 60th episode of The Courageous Performer Podcast, host Hattie Voelcker delves into a crucial topic for anyone looking to enhance their performance skills—how to exude confidence without slipping into arrogance. Hattie breaks down the misconceptions around confidence and arrogance, explaining how they are often misunderstood as points on the same spectrum. She reveals the surprising truth: arrogance is actually rooted in insecurity, while true confidence comes from a place of self-assurance and outward focus. Drawing on examples, including insights from the likes of Beyoncé and Adele, Hattie provides actionable strategies for cultivating authentic con...

2024-08-2210 min

The Courageous Performer Feel the fear and do it anyway?Ever heard the phrase "Feel the fear and do it anyway"? It's a popular saying, but does it really work? In this episode, Hattie Voelcker dives into what that really means and whether it's the best approach. She shares her own experiences as a barrister and a performance coach, revealing why simply pushing through fear doesn't always cut it. Instead, Hattie talks about the power of acknowledging your fears and how that can actually help you tackle challenges with more confidence and ease. Plus, she shares a inspiring story from her Courageous Club for Performers...

2024-08-1209 min

The Courageous Performer Episode 57: Perform with Confidence: Tips from Intensive Coaching SessionsDo you ever feel like you completely disconnect from the world just before or during your performance? In this insightful episode I delve into the common issue of disconnection that many so performers face. I draw from my own experiences and some of my recent coaching sessions. I will also be sharing some practical strategies in order to help performers maintain a strong connection with their audience. Key points: Understanding Disconnection: Explore why performers often feel a disconnect from their audience and how it impacts the quality of their performance. Real-Time Coaching: Learn how...

2024-07-1210 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 73. Ruth Philips: non-violence and the art of restWhen cellist Ruth Philips was 29 and studying in America, she left her room as she wanted it to be found after her death. So certain was she that the performance approaching her would be the end of her life.Now, Ruth is sought after for her whole, integrative approach as a cello teacher, mindfulness practitioner and performance coach. She speaks to us about her journey towards discovering mindfulness, reframing the word 'practice' and encouraging others to consider the violent language we frequently use as musicians and music teachers. We explore how kindness and self-love can be...

2024-07-0256 min

The Courageous Performer The Power of Connecting with your audienceIn this episode of The Courageous Performer Podcast, I dive into how to create a genuine connection with your audience. I struggled with imposter syndrome and fear of judgment for years, both as a barrister and singer. Listen to get my insights and practical tips to help you overcome these challenges. Discover why connection is crucial for impactful performances, how to engage your audience effectively, and the role of authenticity and vulnerability in building a meaningful relationship with your audience. I will give you actionable advice on preparing for performances, focusing on delivering a powerful message rather...

2024-06-1218 min

The Courageous Performer Behind the Curtain: A Day in the Life of a Performance Mindset CoachIn this special episode of "The Courageous Performer Podcast", I'm giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what I do day-to-day as a confidence coach. Join me, Hattie Voelcker, as I take you through my week filled with coaching singers, actors, and public speakers to help them feel comfortable and confident in front of any audience. In This Episode: Introduction to My Work: Learn about my background and how I help people gain confidence. Signature Course Insights: Discover what goes into The Fearless Performer (FPP) course, and how I guide participants to let...

2024-06-0513 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 70. Queerness and power abuse in classical music: Tár & MaestroAnother chatty episode for you lovely lot! This was recorded for our last Voices radio slot in February 2023. Hattie and Becca chat about queerness in classical music, exploring our opinions on the films Tár and Maestro, and how we feel power dynamics and hero-worship were portrayed in them. As we've seen over the past few decade or so, teacher-student relationships can be such a dangerous environment if those positions of authority are abused, and so we take a further look into what exactly it is about them that musicians don't talk about and why.We a...

2024-03-0728 min

Not My First Guess How to successfully exit your own company, with Tim DeesonThis episode, we're joined by Tim Deeson, serial founder and angel investor with over 20 years of experience building companies. He started his first company Deeson, which grew to be a multi-million pound digital agency, at age just 20. Tim successfully exited Deeson to co-found GreenShoot Labs, an innovative conversational AI consulting and product development studio. After exiting that, Tim became an Angel Investor and took up a role at LSE as an entrepreneur in residence, giving advice to students, alumni and staff on their start up ideas and business. Alongside all this work, Tim started to...

2024-01-0945 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 64. Gavin Higgins: Tourettes, OCD and surviving operaComposer Gavin Higgins found that music was the only thing calmed his severe facial tics as a young kid. After an assessment at the Maudsley Hospital, Gavin was diagnosed with Tourettes and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He was put on Prozac and told to snap a rubber band on his wrist to take away his intrusive thoughts.A lot has changed in the treatment of mental illnesses, but what's the reality behind living with two severe conditions as an award-winning composer? And why is Gavin so determined to raise awareness? Hattie and Gavin chat in this episode...

2023-10-191h 00 $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About *Patreon Preview* Spooky Scary FeedbackIt's our first sneaky peaky Patreon preview! Welcome through this little creaky door in the paywall to hear 5 minutes of exclusive content that we recorded last Halloween!In this episode, Hattie, Katy and Becca scare the living daylights outta themselves by reading feedback ranging from grade 8 to graduate scheme rejections. We also have a little rant about assessing music as a subjective art form, and Hattie shares a story with us that we had to bleep out because it was too gross. If you fancy accessing the *whole* episode and much more, head t...

2023-10-0206 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 62. If Lewis Capaldi was a classical musicianFor TMDTA's July Voices Radio appearance, Hattie and Becca discuss Lewis Capaldi's Glastonbury set and how this might translate in the classical music world. They also chat about their experiences of saying no as employees and as freelancers, Hattie's new adventures on bass guitar and Becca's new therapist. In the original show, the first half of Paul Denegri's episode played after their discussion, but now you can go and listen to the whole thing wherever you're listening to this episode.Thank you as ever to Voices Radio for this platform, and thank you to you listeners...

2023-09-1335 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 55. Kathryn Williams: the flautist on life as a single parent & discrimination at workOn this episode, Hattie speaks with flautist Kathryn Williams, co-author of the Independent Society of Musicians's (ISM) Dignity at Work 2 study, which looked into the experiences of discrimination among those working in the music sector. They also speak about Kathryn's experiences as a single parent 11 years ago, navigating studying at the Royal Northern College of Music whilst being the sole carer for a 1-year-old.Follow Kathryn on Instagram: @kathrynwilliamsflutesDiscover the ISM hereParents in Performing Arts (PiPA) CampaignClick here for transcriptIf you've...

2023-04-2543 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 54. Back by Popular Demand: arts cuts, audition burnout and performance anxietyIn this episode of Things Musicians Don't Talk About, Hattie and Becca chat from the cosiness of Hattie's new-ish house and perfect podcasting room. We have a candid conversation about the recent arts cuts and the precarity of freelancing, plus Becca's recent feelings of audition burnout, and how we've both experienced and dealt with (or not dealt with...) performance anxiety in the past.Join us as we break down the barriers and continue to talk about the things musicians don't talk about.(originally recorded for Voices Radio) Click here for...

2023-04-1233 min

The Hattie Boydle Podcast Navigating your way through post competition bluesHattie takes a deep dive into the science of post competition blues and the reality of what can happen after hitting big life goals. No one can prepare you for the ‘comedown’ unless you have experienced it firsthand. Hattie shares what she has learnt in her 13 years of competing as well as the importance of knowing the intention and WHY behind setting your goals. Teaming up with good friend and neuro psych, Michelle Baty, they will delve into the why this is happening and what is going on in the nervous system as well as the tools and...

2023-03-281h 04

Not My First Guess What a pig can teach you about serving customers with Matt Meeker, Co-founder, CEO and Exec Chairman of BarkThis episode is a little flashback for us, jumping back to a conversation Hattie had with Matt Meeker, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman and CEO (that’s Canine Enrichment Officer) at Bark, and former founder of Meetup. Today, when she’s teaching founders how to test their ideas in the early stages, Hattie still comes back to how Matt tested both Meetup and Bark with customers, and with so many valuable insights and lessons, it seemed rude not to have this available as part of this series! So with Matt’s kind permission, we’re thrilled to welcome the episode to its new...

2023-03-2140 min

Hattie Talks Pierre de FermatWelcome to the final episode of Hattie Talks: Mathematics! Join me and learn about 17th-century French renaissance mathematician Pierre de Fermat - in under 10 minutes. Enjoy! This is the last episode of Hattie Talks: Mathematics but I'll be back on the 11th December with brand new series, Hattie Talks: Politics and Economics!

2022-11-2009 min

The Hattie Boydle Podcast 'No one has ever asked me this before Hattie' - getting to know Sebastian Oreb, the Australian Strength CoachSpanning a great friendship over 8 years ,Sebastian Oreb has had a huge impact on Hattie's life as a Mentor, Athlete and Close Friend. Best known as 'The Australian Strength Coach' Hattie dives deeper into 'Who is Sebastian Oreb' and asks questions 'that no one has ever asked me before'. Not just your usual podcast! Get ready for a great listen! https://instagram.com/australianstrengthcoach?igshid=NDRkN2NkYzU= https://hattieboydle.com.au/seminars/ https://strengthsystem.com/

2022-09-291h 00

Hattie Talks Nicolas BourbakiWelcome back to Hattie Talks, after a long 10 month break, for episode 1 of Hattie Talks: Mathematics! Today, I'm talking about the mathematician who never existed, Nicolas Bourbaki - in under 10 minutes. Enjoy!

2022-07-1707 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 46. Guy Withers: behind the scenes of Waterperry Opera FestivalThis week on TMDTA, Becca and Hattie chat with Guy Withers, Artistic Director, founder and CEO of Waterperry Opera Festival, about this year's upcoming festival which will celebrate it's fifth anniversary with an innovative eight-day open-air collection of eight productions in Waterperry, Oxfordshire. As usual, Becca and Hattie want to know more about what's going on behind the shiny facade of such a successful festival and they chat with Guy about not only the festival's journey to fruition but also his personal experiences and how they have informed his current role. Guy shares with us the some of the...

2022-06-2258 min

The Hattie Boydle Podcast Hattie Boydle Welcomes Great Friend Shona Vertue'Relationship Trauma can only heal in Relationships' Friends since they were 17, Hattie and Shona Vertue (the Vertue Method) take a deep and often hilarious dive into relationships, coping mechanisms that didn't work and the ones that did. The Attachment Theory, (are you an Anxious or Avoidant) and what does this mean? Plus the latest research and science into how to manifest a partner and how to get a goose and dog to love each other.

2022-06-171h 19

The Hattie Boydle Podcast Hattie and Rachel 'I've never told anyone this beforeWhat better way to kick off the Hattie Boydle podcast by having her BFF RACHEL Dillon as her very first guest!! They talk relationships , building empires, and Rachel’s greatest fear of failing Find Rachel: @racheljdillon @movewithus @cropshopboutique Find Hattie: @hattieboydle https://hattieboydle.com.au/

2022-05-1156 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 37. Cara Houghton, CUKSN and BurnoutHattie and Rebecca are joined by the chair of the Conservatoires UK Student Network, Cara Houghton to speak about their Burnout Campaign in collaboration with Healthy Conservatoires, starting this week from 21-26 March. Rebecca and Hattie go on to discuss their own experiences of burnout, the difference between mental illness and burnout and Hattie’s experience living in a convent to get away from musical life! They also go on to speak about Rebecca’s experience with running and leaving running behind as the next step in her recovery from eating disorders and exercise addiction.

2022-03-2156 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 35. The One Where They Actually Record Everyone in the Same RoomThis episode, Hattie and Becca are joined by BOP* Stuart Beard. They chat (unsurprisingly) about life as a freelance musician, Hattie’s big move to London, the Sunk Cost Fallacy, turning opportunities down and general other chatty topics.Listen wherever you usually get your podcasts, and if you can, please leave us a review and subscribe!*(Boyfriend of the Pod)Transcript of this episodeFollow us on Instagram!And TwitterOur websiteBuy our stickers (What Would Yuja Wear)...

2022-02-2345 min $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 34. Frances Wilson, The Cross-Eyed PianistFrances Wilson, publicist and writer/blogger extraordinaire talks to Hattie and Rebecca about her blog and other work, her love of live music, lack of creative motivation in lockdown, and what it's like to get to know the artists behind the music. She is most famed for her wonderful blog, The Cross-Eyed Pianist, and her popular series of written interviews, Meet the Artist, that is about to turn 10 years old! We are incredibly grateful to Frances for her time and her wisdom.p.s apologies for the questionable audio quality - Hattie and...

2022-02-111h 03 $Things Musicians Don\'t Talk About$

Things Musicians Don't Talk About 32. December chats - medication, rejections and whether art is a way of lifeTMDTA hosts Rebecca Toal and Hattie Butterworth discuss their experiences taking psychiatric medication following Dr Alex George's PostYourPill campaign. They talk about the stigma and image around being someone with a mental illness within the classical music world and how important campaigns like this are for normalising people's experiences.They also talk over the Royal Opera House's recent merchandise, featuring Margot Fonteyn's statement of the all-consuming nature of art as a way of life. We discuss whether or not we agree and also move onto talk about rejection, Rebecca's recent auditions and how traumatising rejection from...

2021-12-1648 min

The Business Communicators Performing Under Pressure; Facebook Goes Meta; Enes Kanter + NikeHigh-stress situations. We all know them, but how do we thrive under pressure and use it to our advantage? Dane Jensen, CEO at Third Factor and an instructor at Queen’s University and the University of North Carolina, joins The Business Communicators to share how some of our highest-pressure moments and what we do in those moments have a major impact on the trajectory of the rest of our lives.Hailed by Entrepreneur as one of the top virtual speakers of 2020, Jensen shares insights on how business leaders, NAVY Seals and Paralympic athletes utilize pressure to increase th...

2021-11-0158 min

Hattie Talks Ida B. WellsWelcome to the final episode of Hattie Talks: Inspirational Women! Today I'm talking about American investigative journalist and early leader in the civil rights movement, Ida B. Wells - in under 10 minutes. Enjoy! Sadly this is the last episode of the series and for the next 10-12 months I’m stepping down from Hattie Talks to focus on school work. As well as this being the last episode for a while it is also the 50th episode of Hattie Talks so I just want to say a big big thank you to everyone who has listened over the past year an...

2021-09-0506 min

Hattie Talks The Harvard ComputersWelcome to episode 2 of Hattie Talks: Inspirational Women. Today I'm talking about what, or rather who, the Harvard Computers were - in under 10 minutes. Enjoy! I’d just like to say a big thank you for listening to Hattie Talks and supporting it, as of tomorrow - the 12th July - I’ll have been producing this podcast for a year! I never expected it to continue for so long but it’s so much fun and I hope you enjoy listening to it just as much as I enjoy producing it. Have a great...

2021-07-1107 min

Hattie Talks The Future of LanguageWelcome to the final episode of Hattie Talks: Linguistics! Join me and learn about the future of language - in under 10 minutes. Enjoy! This is the last episode of Hattie Talks: Linguistics but I'll be back on the 4th July with Hattie Talks: Inspirational Women!

2021-05-3004 min

I-5 Cinemabound #14 Mean Girls & Framing Britney Spears w/ Emilly PradoThis week Megan and Rob take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the legendary 2004 time capsule, Mean Girls (dir. Mark Waters, written by Tina Fey), and then in a similar vein, chat about Samantha Stark's Framing Britney Spears (2021). Our guest host is none other than the incredible Emilly Prado! Emilly made her radio debut a few years back with our own Megan Hattie when they hosted an advice and music show together on Portland's XRAY FM called "Is Butter A Carb?"We discuss how Mean Girls holds u...

2021-05-281h 02

The Business Communicators Speaker Jodi-Ann Burey Shares How We Can Disrupt The WorkplaceIf you have not met Jodi-Ann Burey, you’re in for a treat. Simply put, she is a disrupter, speaker and a writer who works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. Jodi’s TED talk, “The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work,” embodies her disruption of traditional narratives about racism at work and has almost 1 million YouTube views.Jodi-Ann joins Hattie Horn for an engaging conversation about her mission to disrupt “business as usual” to achieve social change; and, strategies companies and business leaders can implement that enable their people to feel...

2021-04-2649 min

Hattie Talks The Power of LanguageWelcome to episode 5 of Hattie Talks: Linguistics! Join me for this slightly different episode where I talk about the Power of Language. Enjoy!

2021-04-2504 min

The Business Communicators Bezos Says Farewell; CEOs, Brands, and Social Issues; Influencers and FraudAmazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos wrote his final letter to shareholders last week offering clear insight about the customer experience, efficiency, long-term thinking, managing crisis and more. What are the key takeaways for comms pros and business leaders? Then, should CEOs get involved in discussing hot-button political and social issues? If so, how far are they willing to go to affect change? The show closes by discussing a new survey published in PR Week finding that 55 percent of Instagram influencers were involved in some form of social media fraud and fakery in 2020. Can we tr...

2021-04-1945 min

Hattie Talks SlangWelcome to episode 4 of Hattie Talks: Linguistics! Join me and learn about slang. Enjoy!

2021-04-1805 min

I-5 Cinemabound #11 The Virgin Suicides & Casting JonBenet w/ Jesse KnightWriter and film programmer Jesse Knight joins Megan Hattie and Rob Patrick to discuss Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides (1999) and Kitty Green's Casting JonBenet (2017). It's the season 2 premiere!Jesse dishes on Josh Hartnett's hair! Megan roasts everyone for not knowing enough about Robert Schwartzman! "Butterfly" by Crazy Town gets brought up for some reason! We discuss Kitty Green's unconventional documentary style and Sofia Coppola's short film with Peter Bogdanovich. All of this and more!Jesse suggests that you follow Michelle Kwan on Instagram.Follow I-5 Cinemabound on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

2021-04-161h 03

Hattie Talks The Development of Writing SystemsWelcome to episode 3 of Hattie Talks: Linguistics. Join me as I talk about the development of writing systems - in under 10 minutes. Enjoy!

2021-04-1105 min

The Business Communicators Lil Nas X, VW Controversy, Vaccine PassportsThe month of April blew in bringing fools, fire and vaccine passports. In this week’s episode, Austin, Thomas and Hattie talk about Volkswagen’s April Fool fail, Nike’s clap-back on rapper Lil Nas X’s "Satan Shoes," and concerns about the new vaccine passport policy.Volkswagen is the Biggest (April) FoolIf we had to grade Volkswagen’s effort to promote the company’s lone electric vehicle to coincide with April Fool’s Day, they earned an ‘F.' It all started with a leaked press release from Volkswagen announcing a rebrand to “Voltswagen” and th...

2021-04-0555 min

Hattie Talks How technology has changed the way we writeWelcome to episode 2 of Hattie Talks: Linguistics! Join me as I talk about how technology has changed the way we communicate. Enjoy!

2021-04-0404 min

The Business Communicators Vaccines for Doughnuts; Media Merger Talks; David Dobrik’s DownfallIn the latest spirited conversation of The Business Communicators podcast, Austin, Thomas and Hattie exchange viewpoints over US businesses that are offering free stuff to people that get vaccinated, the pros and cons of a potential media merger between The Athletic and Axios, and why social influencer David Dobrik’s scope of influence should have included him not making stupid decisions.Free Money, Donuts and Dope: But You Have to Get Vaccinated FirstBreaking news: Getting the vaccine against COVID-19 can score you some swag! Knowing the protection benefits of getting vaccinated against a dangerous vir...

2021-03-2949 min

Hattie Talks The History of Spelling ReformWelcome to series 4 of Hattie Talks, Hattie Talks: Linguistics! Join me and learn about the History of Spelling Reform. Enjoy!

2021-03-2106 min

The Business Communicators Tom Cruise and Deep Fakes; The Future of Network TV and the Digital AgeHave you seen Tom Cruise’s clips on Tik Tok? He’s golfing, performing coin magic and talking to Mikhail Gorbachev. Or is he? The Business Communicators discuss the realities of “deep fakes” and the potential ramifications they could have on world events, the stock market, and why comms pros need to be prepared to combat misinformation in the evolving digital age. Then, the podcast dissects the upcoming multi-billion-dollar NFL contracts and what it means for the future of TV networks and the way we consume digital content.The show opens with Austin, Hattie and Thomas discussing a new Ti...

2021-03-0848 min

The Business Communicators Click That! Why Photography Can Elevate Your Communications GamePhotography is visual artistry. The right images have the ability to transform in ways mere words cannot. Ask Austin-based photographer Marc Morrison, who has shot worldwide campaigns more than two decades, and his commissions have ventured into various genres. His portraiture includes everyone from celebrities to Fortune 500 CEOs and world leaders. And Marc’s work has appeared in countless outlets like Fortune, Forbes, The Verge, TIME, Rolling Stone, Essence, New York Times, Golf Digest and Sports Illustrated.Whether it’s shooting for global brands like Samsung, Sony Music, Ogilvy & Mather and ExxonMobil, or with A-list artis...

2021-03-0155 min

Hattie Talks Old Wives' TalesWelcome to the final episode of Hattie Talks: Myths! Join me and learn about the origins and truth of Old Wives' Tales. Enjoy!

2021-02-2807 min

The Business Communicators Crisis in Texas; Australia takes on Facebook; Life’s Simple JoyAs Texas recovers from Winter Storm Uri, many across the country are asking, “what went wrong” in the Lone Star State. From a crisis communications perspective, many Texans were left in the dark by state-level leaders and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). With more than 4.5 million customers without power – and many more without access to clean water – could this have been prevented? Pinch-hitting for Hattie Horn this week, Dan Gold, an award-winning global MarComs strategist hailing from Canada, joins Austin Staton and Thomas Baen to dissect the crisis in Texas, and how Texans could have benefitted...

2021-02-2259 min

Hattie Talks Spider MythsWelcome to episode 9 of Hattie Talks: Myths! Join me and learn about myths associated with spiders. Enjoy!

2021-02-2105 min

The Business Communicators The Lincoln Project Exposed; Censorship on Social Media; Bye, Aunt Jemima!This week, The Business Communicators tackle the biggest headlines in the PR, branding and digital media world. The show begins by analyzing the downfall of The Lincoln Project, and Aunt Jemima’s rebranding, finally retiring the racist stereotype that has adorned its label for decades. Then, Austin, Hattie and Thomas weigh in on why Instagram banned Robert Kennedy Jr. from the platform, and the emergence of Clubhouse, the upstart $1 billion social media platform taking the world by storm.First up, The Lincoln Project, a political Super PAC which raised more than $90 million ahead of the 2020 election, is under...

2021-02-1552 min

Hattie Talks Valentine's Day MythsWelcome to episode 8 of Hattie Talks: Myths! Join me and learn about myths associated with Valentine's Day. Enjoy!

2021-02-1405 min

Hattie Talks Northern Lights MythsWelcome to episode 7 of Hattie Talks: Myth! Join me and learn about the myths associated with the Northern Lights. Enjoy!

2021-02-0705 min

The Business Communicators Trust Barometer with Edelman’s Tonia Ries; NFL All-Pro Emmanuel Sanders talks JournalingDespite a strong global economy and near full employment, none of the four societal institutions that the study measures—government, business, NGOs and media—is trusted according to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer. Tonia Ries, the Global Executive Director of Intellectual Property at Edelman and steward of the Edelman Trust Barometer, joins The Business Communicators to discuss the cause of this paradox and how it is a wake-up call and challenge for these institutions to look at new ways to effectively rebuild trust with their stakeholders.Then, NFL All-Pro Wide Receiver Emmanuel Sanders has always preferred to us...

2021-02-011h 07

Hattie Talks Narcissus and EchoWelcome to episode 6 of Hattie Talks: Myths! Join me and learn about the Greek myth of Narcissus and Echo (my favourite). Enjoy!

2021-01-3105 min

Hattie Talks Myths in the StarsWelcome to episode 5 of Hattie Talks: Myths! Join me and learn about myths found in the stars. Enjoy!

2021-01-2404 min

Hattie Talks The Myth of the KrakenWelcome to Episode 4 of Hattie Talks: Myths. Join me and learn about the myth of the Kraken. Enjoy!

2021-01-1704 min

I-5 Cinemabound #10 Grizzly Man & Birth w/ Julia Shapiro (Chastity Belt)Julia Shapiro (Chastity Belt, Childbirth, Julia Shapiro) joins Megan Hattie and Rob Patrick to discuss Jonathan Glazer's Birth (2004) and Werner Herzog's Grizzly Man (2005)! It's the season finale!Timothy Treadwell may have been the grizzly man, but is Werner Herzog the grisly man? Will Julia finish Nicole Kidman's entire filmography this year? Does Birth officially turn into a thriller when Anne Heche asks someone to giftwrap a present? Why do Megan and Rob remember the station Everwood was on? Does Dancer in the Dark drag on and on? All of this and much more!Follow Julia...

2021-01-151h 21

Hattie Talks Myths and Superstitions from the TheatreWelcome to episode 3 of Hattie Talks: Myths! Join me and learn about myths and superstitions from the theatre.

2021-01-1003 min

Hattie Talks Japanese Creation MythWelcome to episode 2 of Hattie Talks: Myths! Join me and learn about the Japanese Creation Myth.

2021-01-0303 min

Hattie Talks Christmas MythsWelcome to series 3 of Hattie Talks! Join me and learn about Christmas Myths.

2020-12-2704 min

Hattie Talks AgnodiceWelcome to the final episode of Hattie Talks: Science! Join me and learn about the inspirational female midwife Agnodice.

2020-12-0604 min

I-5 Cinemabound n°7: The Wailing, Un monde sans femmes, Bambi & Swagger w/ Laura Pertuy & Pierre-Henri KanyindaCette semaine, Megan Hattie reçoit Laura Pertuy (programmatrice, journaliste et traductrice) et Pierre-Henri Kanyinda (écrivain et photographe) en direct de Paris et en plein confinement pour un épisode spécial du podcast... tout en français ! On discute de deux moyens métrages choisis par Laura (Un monde sans femmes de Guillaume Brac, 2011 et Bambi de Sébastien Lifshitz, 2013)... puis de longs métrages choisis par Pierre-Henri: le film d'horreur sud-coréen The Wailing (aka The Strangers) de Na Hong-jin

2020-12-041h 18

Hattie Talks Mary AnningWelcome to episode 9 of Hattie Talks: Science! Join me and learn about the amazing discoveries of Mary Anning.

2020-11-2905 min

Hattie Talks The History of AlchemyWelcome to episode 8 of Hattie Talks: Science! Join me and learn about the History of Alchemy.

2020-11-2206 min

Hattie Talks Lise MeitnerWelcome to episode 7 of Hattie Talks: Science! Join me as I talk about Lise Meitner - in under 10 minutes.

2020-11-1506 min

The Business Communicators Reputation Matters: Can Joe Rogan and Spotify Coexist? The Best (and Worst) of Comms in 2020It’s election week and season three, episode one of The Business Communicators is here! Austin Staton, Hattie Horn and Thomas Baen discuss the controversy clouding Joe Rogan’s podcast, why reputation is paramount for world leaders and corporations, and the evolving nature of influencer advertising.Months after Joe Rogan brought the most-downloaded podcast in the world to Spotify in a $100 million deal, his show is under fire after Alex Jones joined him for a three-hour episode last week. By giving the political-extremist and conspiracy theorist a platform to spew misinformation, can Joe Rogan and Spotify coexist movin...

2020-11-0253 min

The Business Communicators The Richards Group is Under Fire; Election 2020; Why Quibi’s $1.8 Billion Plan FailedAs season two of The Business Communicators winds down, the podcast introduces two new co-hosts – Hattie Horn and Thomas Baen. Joined by founder Austin Staton, the trio dive into the scandal impacting Dallas-based The Richards Group following Stan Richards’ remarks on a proposed ad campaign for Motel 6 being “too Black” for the chain’s “white supremacist” guests. The fallout has jeopardized the employment status of the firm’s nearly 700 employees and more than $200 million in annual billings. How can the largest independent agency in America move forward?Then, the podcast shifts gears with the election less than two weeks away an...

2020-10-2645 min

Hattie Talks The History of ElementsWelcome to episode 4 of Hattie Talks! Join me and learn about the history of elements - in under 10 minutes.

2020-10-2504 min

I-5 Cinemabound #4 Land of Silence and Darkness & Home w/ Guillaume MathieuParisian musician and film buff Guillaume Mathieu joins Megan Hattie and Rob Patrick to discuss Werner Herzog's Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) and Richard Curson Smith's BBC telefilm Home (2003)!How much will Megan and Rob haze Guillaume? Who will get closest to doing a Herzog impression? If you're playing a no-nonsense cable guy, are you obligated to ham it up? https://anarchopop.bandcamp.comI5 Cinemabound is on Twitter & Instagram @i5cinemabound, for some reason!

2020-10-231h 34

I-5 Cinemabound #3 For a Few Dollars More & 20 Feet From Stardom w/ Emily EsperanzaFilmmaker Emily Esperanza joins Megan Hattie and Rob Patrick to discuss Sergio Leone's For a Few Dollars More (1965) and Morgan Neville's 20 Feet From Stardom (2013)!Is the romantic tension between Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef some of the best in film history? Did Emily meet a ghost in the form of a weary caretaker? Just how much does Megan like the movie I Love You, Man? Why is Rob tired of Brian Cox playing Winston Churchill? All of this and more!www.emilyesperanza.comMarfa Open Art Festival: www.marfaopen.org...

2020-10-091h 03

Hattie Talks The Night WitchesHattie Talks: Join me and learn about the Night Witches - in under 10 minutes.

2020-09-1307 min

Hattie Talks The Hatpin PanicHattie Talks: Join me and learn about the Hatpin Panic - in under 10 minutes.

2020-09-0606 min

I-5 Cinemabound #1 The Pilot with Rob & MeganHop in the car and cruise onto I-5 Cinemabound! On this episode, get to know your hosts Rob Patrick (film programmer/critic) & Megan Hattie (filmmaker/MFA student) as they discuss 4 narrative and documentary films they thought were worth talking about. Rob's Narrative Pick: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (Peter Sollett, 2008)Rob's Documentary Pick: Stations of the Elevated (Manfred Kirchheimer, 1981)Megan's Narrative Pick: The Lobster (Yorgos Lanthimos, 2015)Megan's Documentary Pick: All These Sleepless Nights (Michal Marczak, 2016)Episodes featuring some cool guests to follow!Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @i5c...

2020-09-051h 13

Hattie Talks The Pendle Witch Trial of 1612Hattie Talks: Join me and learn about The Pendle Witch Trial of 1612 - in under 5 minutes.

2020-08-3004 min

Hattie Talks The History of PoisonHattie Talks: Join me and learn about the History of Poison - in under 5 minutes

2020-08-2304 min

Hattie Talks The Ghost Army of WW2Hattie Talks: Join me and learn about the Ghost Army of WW2 - in under 5 minutes

2020-08-1604 min

Hattie Talks Supernatural Beliefs in the Victorian EraHattie Talks: Join me and learn about Supernatural Beliefs in the Victorian Era - in under 5 minutes.

2020-08-0904 min

Hattie Talks The Library of AlexandriaHattie Talks: Join me and learn about the Library of Alexandria - in under 5 minutes.

2020-08-0205 min

Hattie Talks The History of the Gay Pride MovementHattie Talks: Join me and learn about the history of the Gay Pride Movement - in under 5 minutes

2020-07-2603 min