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Golden Girl | Health and Healing with Becca GoldenNutrition Insights with Krista Auvinen | Healing and Wellness StrategiesJoin Krista Auvinen and Becca Golden as they discuss nutrition, healing, health, trauma, vulnerability, and emotional well-being.Starting her career in physiotherapy, sports, and nutrition, Krista now focuses on optimizing health and performance through personalized coaching that includes sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and productivity. She also shares her insights on trauma healing, forgiveness, and the emotional significance of various health practices. The episode touches on the physiological impact of diet, the role of environmental factors in triggering genetic conditions, and the importance of emotional and mental well-being in overall performance.Through heartfelt conversations...2025-05-171h 00
Sorry... Next! with Guenn and Krista🌟 Meet Dolly: The Third Golden Girl Has Arrived! 💃✨Send us a textBig news, y’all—Sorry… Next! just got even better! Krista and Guenn welcome the third member of their Golden Girls trio, Amber—who we’ll lovingly call Dolly! Get ready for an episode packed with hilarious stories, inside jokes, and a whole lot of sass as the trio shares their best (and most ridiculous) moments together. Buckle up, because with Dolly in the mix, things are about to get wild! And trust us… there’s so much more to come2025-03-1143 min
The #OperaTrash Podcast#OperaTrash at the Movies: MariaAnna and Krista are back with their review of the biopic Maria, starring Angelina Jolie as La Divina herself. If you want to wreck yourself even after you check yourself, watch this movie and be utterly devastated.2025-01-121h 49The #OperaTrash PodcastInvisible Soprano 3: She's a Soprano and She's Digging a HoleOh, the saga continues... this time, Angela Gheorghiu gave an interview in which she outright LIES about the Korea Incident and about the VIenna Incident. Did we mention that she also lies about Jonas? Yeah, she went there. This will not stand, and Krista and Anna (mostly Krista) give her the Brandy Rhodes Treatment.2024-11-041h 42The #OperaTrash PodcastHow Do You Make a Movie About Maria (and Leonard)?Get ready to Netflix and chill! Anna and Krista give you the details on the upcoming biopic (BYE-oh-pick) on La Divina herself, Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. And while you wait for that to premiere, check out the Oscar-nominated biopic on Leonard Bernstein, directed by (by orders of Steven Spielberg himself) and starring Bradley Cooper. Hey, make it a double feature!2024-09-231h 12The #OperaTrash PodcastInvisible Soprano 2: Korean BoogalooAngela Gheorgiu is at it again! Anna and Krista tell you all about a recent incident in Seoul that remids them of the infamous Tosca encore involving Jonas back in 2016. Speaking of Jonas, Krista gives us a review of his new panty-melting album Puccini: Love Affairs.2024-09-152h 06
The Golden Hour Birth PodcastKrista: Fibroid Pregnancy, Incarcerated Uterus, Emergency C-Section, Postpartum Complications, Advocating for YourselfSend us a textIn this honest and raw episode, Krista shares her challenging journey through pregnancy and birth, navigating a large fibroid, a rare incarcerated uterus, and an emergency C-section after a prolonged labor. She opens up about the lack of answers and support she received from providers, the toll of severe postpartum complications, and the importance of advocating for yourself when things don't feel right. Krista also discusses the difficult emotions that come with a birth experience that deviates far from your plans and the power of sharing your story to help others feel less...2024-04-0143 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastHansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice and Change That Needs to HappenWith their guest Dr. Nyri Bakkalian, Anna and Krista discuss a funny yet problematic PDQ Bach piece that opens up a beautiful discussion on reclaiming and refreshing works that wouldn't fly in today's society. Is it possible? Absolutely, and it's starting to happen.2024-02-041h 45The #OperaTrash PodcastCarmen at the Met: No Horny Jail for Anna (this time)Website malfunctions have not kept Anna and Krista from reviewing Carrie Cracknell's production of Carmen, which just closed at the Met. Even though Anna wasn't able to spend the time in Horny Jail, Krista gives the rundown of the modern take on Bizet with a bit of a twist ending. Then they plunge into ramblings on the Royal Rumble, give a birthday shoutout to Ol' Slapnuts and revisit the tale of Victor Hugo: Mega-Manwhore.2024-01-291h 55The #OperaTrash PodcastA Very Special Episode: The Life and "Crimes" of P.D.Q. BachAnna and Krista have returned! After catching you up with all the lastest news and gossip, they reflect on the career of Peter Schiekele, the creator of P.D.Q. Bach and a great musician in his own right, who passed away on January 16. They also tell you what to expect in the next few weeks!2024-01-201h 57The #OperaTrash PodcastListening Party (sort of): The Sound of Panties DroppingAnna and Krista return with a lot on the agenda: a review of Jonas in a new production of Schubert, a lengthy rant about gatekeeping in opera and a review of Jonas' new album The Sound of Movies. And what would this podcast be without the usual shenanigans!2023-10-022h 30The #OperaTrash PodcastWe're Baaaaack (on Our Bullsh*t)!After a hiatus, Anna and Krista have returned! Krista recounts her trip to Munich, the ladies pay tribute to Paul Rubens aka Pee Wee Herman, and they cover some pretty big news. They know you missed them, and they missed you!2023-08-061h 29The #OperaTrash PodcastAnd Now, a Special MessageAnna and Krista haven't been around lately, and they were hoping to get back on track. But things happen, and they sure as hell have this time.2023-07-0102 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastThe 3rd Annual #OperaTrash Anniversary Show (and Arraignment Afterparty)Hap Anniversmas! Anna and Krista celebrate three years of shenanigans by hosting an anniversary afterparty that doubles as a "you're so fucked" afterparty for a certain Cheeto Man. They also demonstrate the term "f*ck around and find out" and review Bellini's opera I puritani, because they love those historically inaccurate operas.2023-06-161h 26The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 119 - King Arthur: We R ConfuseYou would think the story of King Arthur would warrant a great opera production, right? Well, Anna and Krista found a version of Henry Purcell's semi-opera that made no sense whatsoever. But that's after some very special dedications to a modern composer and two legends.2023-06-091h 21
Becoming Zesty PodcastThe Journey To Rapid Transformation With KristaIn today’s episode of The Zesty Ginger Podcast, Megan is joined by a special guest, our client, Krista. In this episode, Krista shares how she discovered transformation through the in-person event held by the Zesty Girls. She also talks about her experience during the event in Virginia Beach and how it has changed her life.   Join us for a 2 Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop - Habit Transformation Accelerator: https://becomingzesty.com/habit-transformation-accelerator/ Connect with Us: Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty Sign up for Coaches Connec...2023-05-3131 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastVintage Turandot on TV: Corelli is FIYAHWhen Anna digs up an old Italian TV production of Turandot starring Franco Corelli, you know it's going to be good. The voice of Maestro Corelli will caress your ears and make you weep. Hey, they don't call him the Prince of Tenors for nothing! As a bonus, Krista gives her review of the Met's new production of Don Giovanni starring dad-looking baritone Peter Mattei.2023-05-2248 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastFarter at Covent Garden: Same Emo, Different TenorsAnna and Krista decided to watch the Benoit Jacquot production of Massenet's Werther (aka Farter) from 2016 to see how another tenor approached the role of the Emo King. The inevitable comparison to Jonas came about, as well as calling out Vittorio Grigolo for lack of emo yeeting. Along the way they discussed drag performers, LGBTQ+ rights, email sign offs and Sylvester Stallone's porn movie. It's Candy Mountain, Farter!2023-05-151h 24The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 120 - The Hours: It Was Death, I Chose LifeDo you want to be extremely emotionally wrecked? Anna and Krista point you toward Kevin Puts' The Hours, based on the novel and movie. From the libretto and music to the acting, it takes hold and doesn't let go till the end. And you thought Terrence Blanchard had that market cornered...2023-05-1253 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 119 - Champion: I Go Where I BelongCONTENT WARNING: discussions of homophobia and sexual assault. Terrence Blanchard has done it (made Anna and Krista cry) again, this time with his first opera Champion. From the choreography to the gorgeous and heartbreaking performances by Eric Owens and Ryan Speedo Green, the opera was incredibly powerful and moving. The ladies give you their take on it and their thoughts, along with a lengthy discussion of inclusivity (or the lack thereof) in sports.2023-05-011h 36The #OperaTrash PodcastWälsung Incest 2: San Carlo Boogaloo (aka Die Walküre in Naples)On the heels of Jonas Kaufmann's opening night in Naples as Siegmund, Anna and Krista review the 2019 staging of the production in which he got glowing reviews. Some things were good, some things were bad, and Wotan got labeled as a chronic masturbator. And the ending... well, let them tell you about that.2023-04-251h 16The #OperaTrash PodcastTannhäuser in Salzburg: Feet, Tiddies, Vajoozle Biscuits and Schmutz MonstersThe Salzburg Easter Festival is over, but Krista was privileged to listen to a recording of Jonas in the title role of Wagner's Tannhäuser this past weekend on Austrian radio. Was he as bland as those first reviews claimed? What's with the feet in Act 2 and 3? Why did some weird schmutz monster maul Jonas in Act 2? And why is Krista's audio being a pain in the ass? (Everything except the last question will be answered)2023-04-2055 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 117 - Il re pastore: Snappy Answer to a Stupid Slapnuts OperaThink of it as Slapnuts: The Early Years! Anna and Krista tackle Il re pastore (The Shepherd King), written by everyone's favorite poop king. While the music is great, the staging they saw was... well, let them tell you. They also dedicate the episode to Al Jaffee and drop some very happy news.2023-04-1352 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode116 - I vespri siciliani: Now With Surprisingly Accurate Events!Some historically-based operas play fast and loose with facts, but Anna and Krista found one that is pretty much on point: Verdi's I vespri siciliani. Settle in for some medieval shenanigans, a discussion of nerddom and even updates on the BBC Singers and our Auntie Sonya Yoncheva. Oh, and the Pittsburgh Opera drops their 2023-24 season!2023-03-271h 09The #OperaTrash PodcastLohengrin at the Met: The Next Swan Departs at NoonNo swans were harmed in the making of this week's episode reviewing the Met's new production of Lohengrin. Join Anna and Krista as they talk about Piotr's "'sup Carmen" moment, starfish costumes and unintentional parallels. But first, a series of short rants kicks off the shenanigans.2023-03-221h 07The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 115 - Il Trittico: Stevedores and Nuns and Douchebags, Oh My!Just when you thought Anna and Krista couldn't find another pop culture tie-in to opera, they found one! This time, they present Puccini's 3-for-1 opera Il Trittico. You'll gasp, you'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll wonder why Puccini's original wishes weren't honored (just like a writer of certain Hobbit-centric books). They also pay homage to the late Chaim Topol and stand up for Sonya Yoncheva, who doesn't deserve the hate she's gotten.2023-03-181h 10The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 114 - Les Huguenots: Bad Bad HistoryWhen an opera is based on badly told history, you know Anna and Krista will call bullshit. That's just what they do as they review Meyerbeer's Les Huguenots, loosely based on the events arround the French Wars of Religion. They also give you the lowdown on the BSO's 2023-24 season and give some love to the people of East Palestine, Ohio.2023-03-081h 09The #OperaTrash PodcastThe Met 2023-24: We Got Our WayAnna and Krista unveil The Met's 2023-24 season both on stage and in HD! New productions, tried and true productions and new faces await you. Pick your faves and save that Live in HD (or Live at Home) money!2023-02-281h 16The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 113 - Orlando: Downstairs Brain Strikes AgainAnna and Krista conclude their review of Handel's Orlando trilogy with the eponymous opera, a tale of love and confusion. They also dedicate the episode to the late Richard Belzer, wish Jonas a speedy recovery and read off a list of famous alma mater alumni.2023-02-201h 09The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 112 - Rienzi: Everybody's Been Faking It Since 1945Once again, Anna and Krista venture to Wagner Land as they discuss his first staged opera, Rienzi. Hear why there's no actual score for this meh opera, and why we can add "was in debtor's prison" to the list of Bitch Lasagna's Major Misadventures.2023-02-151h 05The #OperaTrash PodcastAida at The Wien: Princess Circus PeanutAnna and Krista take you on a last-minute trip to Vienna courtesy of The Wien's production of Aida. Can you say "bad makeup ahoy"? They also go in depth about what they think would be the best operas for beginning opera fans, and it just careens into a lot of subgroups and hilarity.2023-01-3057 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 112 - Brett Dean's Hamlet: Stupid Sexy Ghost DadJoin Anna and Krista as they tell you about the weirdness that is Brett Dean's Hamlet. Unsettling makeup, strange staging and a Swedish Chef-style libretto are what you'll find when you watch it. Just think: you were today years old when you learned that Shakespeare was also subject to Ye Olde Bootleg Copies.2023-01-2657 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 111 - Ariodante: This Polident Has No GripJoin Anna and Krista as they uncover yet another Handel opera hidden for over two centuries - this time Ariodante. Krista also reviews the Met's Live in HD broadcast of Fedora (complete with porntache) and you get details on a special performance of Aida from The Wien!2023-01-151h 01The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 110 - Dance of the Vampires: Fetch Us Melon Ballers, We Tire of Our VisionTo kick off 2023, Anna and Krista decided to wreck themselves and watch the abomination known as Dance of the Vampires, which was utterly ruined thanks to Michael Crawford. As a bonus, they wish Kenny Loggins a Hap Birfmas and learn about the kalimba! May they recover their brains after this!2023-01-081h 10The #OperaTrash PodcastChristmas Traditions with Your Favorite #OperaTrashJust in time for the holidays, Anna and Krista tell you their plans for Christmas: two cartoons, the first opera written for TV in the US and a Muppet Christmas special. Then they get nostalgic and talk about Christmas past that includes vintage candles and a song about Santa's death day. Hap Honk and Murr Crimmas!2022-12-232h 32The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 110 - The Abduction of Figaro: Schleporello You NerdWhen hackers fuck up the Met Opera's website, what do you do? If you're Anna and Krista, they find an alternate plan! And that alternate is The Abduction of Figaro, the most hilarious shit they've seen so far. This opera has everything: a made-up composer, a guy taking his pants off, Cuba, pirate kidnapping, the Maltese Falcon and the best Gilda Radner shoutout ever.2022-12-111h 07The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 109 - Alcina: Handel with TiddiesIf you've been hoping for more Handel content, Anna and Krista have an episode for you! They talk about Alcina, the long-forgotten opera about a dumbass hero and the sorceress who enchants him. They also dedicate the episode to Sesame Street's Bob McGrath, celebrate the birfmas of Jose Carreras and clear up why Jonas bowed out of a performance of Andrea Chenier over the weekend.2022-12-061h 14The #OperaTrash PodcastComparing Productions: Get FarterIt's Werther x3 this week as Anna and Krista discuss three productions of Massenet's tale of the Emo King that they saw - Paris, the Met and The Wien. There's nature, there's blood and of course there's The Farter Test. Bonus content for both ladies and their respective stints in Horny Jail.2022-11-291h 30The #OperaTrash PodcastFunny Sh!t in Opera: Whose Aria Is It Anyway?The intentionally funny, the unintentionally funny and the funny and weird shit that goes down on an opera stage are what Anna and Krista talk about this week. From Barber of Seville to the Invisible Soprano Incident, the ladies cover a lot of ground with names you'll recognize.2022-11-292h 00The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 108 - Jenufa: Yeet the Baby in Czech!With props to Andy Taylor and a dedication to Aaron Carter, Anna and Krista dive into Janacek's Jenufa, a beautiful opera about awful people. They also go off on the decision to cut funding to some major opera houses in the UK and give you a sneak peek into the next episode.2022-11-071h 36The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 107 - Medea: Eff Them KidsWell, well, well... Anna and Krista are back after watching Cherubini's Medea on the Met's new stream, and they are shooketh. They'll give you the lowdown on its performance history and who is the greatest Medea of all time, and they'll even throw in some Jimmy Swaggart jokes and news about ANOTHER version of Jonas' Christmas album!2022-10-311h 15The #OperaTrash PodcastWTF in Opera: What Were They Thinking?!In honor of Anna's birthday, she and Krista talk about all the good, bad and funny WTF moments and productions they've encountered in their opera learnings. They revisit Munich's production of Yeet the Baby, Coney Island Cosi and of course The Exterminating Angel. So many moments!2022-10-171h 37The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 106 - Ernani: It's Always Sunny in Aragon, Aachen and ZaragozaDo you want to be confused for a while? We halp! Anna and Krista review Verdi's Ernani, full of WTF and more twists than a bag of pretzels. You also get learnings on Victor Hugo's sex life and some weird Vietnamese religion. Good times.2022-10-121h 50The #OperaTrash PodcastRigoletto at the Met: Greetings from Horny JailIt's a big week here in #OperaTrash Land - not only are Anna and Krista comparing productions of Rigoletto that the Met has produced, but they let you in on an exciting new thing the Met is doing for opera fans! Of course, due respect is paid to the much loved Coolio and Loretta Lynn first.2022-10-051h 06The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 105: La Gioconda Don't Want None Unless You're Enzo, HunIt's one-hit wonder time with Ponchielli's La Gioconda, and Anna and Krista get to spend more time trashing their favorite wannabe tenor. Anna also gives us her review of Rusalka at the Pittsburgh Opera, the ladies sing Allan Sherman songs, and they reminisce about board games from their childhoods. In other words, typical Monday night shenanigans.2022-09-271h 51The #OperaTrash PodcastDiscussing Don Carlos: Portrait of a Disaster Bi Trash FireAnna and Krista are taking a bit of a turn this week! This time, they're discussing specific productions of Verdi's Don Carlo/s (French or Italian, your choice). From the best (anything by Sir David McVicar) to the worst (take a damn guess), the ladies tell you all about their favorite Disaster Bi (Hans Christian Andersen excluded).2022-09-191h 09The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 104 - Stiffelio: The Meh PriestAnna and Krista have found a rare Verdi gem in Stiffelio, with its tale of betrayal, redemption and censorship. And of course they couldn't pass up the opportunity to rag on its star (alleged) tenor. They also bring lolz from Bayreuth and the saga of karma from Arena di Verona.2022-09-061h 14The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 103 - Idomeneo: The Return of Ol' SlapnutsWhat would an opera by Ol' Slapnuts be without a little controversy? Anna and Krista talk about Idomeneo and the nefarious director who caused a shitstorm over a production of it in Berlin. And then they do what they normally do: go off on their usual brand of shenanigans including future plans for riffing on a not-the-tenor.2022-08-301h 19The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 102 - The Cunning Little Vixen: Foxy on the RunWhat happens when you record a podcast late at night? House of the Dragon gets ruined forever, you learn about baseball-infused Malort and the phrase "the deck where you play cornhole" and you hear a review of Janacek's The Cunning Little Vixen. Plot twist: Anna and Krista are sober!2022-08-231h 10The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 101 - Cardillac: NOT Cadillac or CardiacAfter two weeks without them, Anna and Krista are back with the long-awaited review of Paul Hindemith's Cardillac. There's something interesting about this review, and it's a first for the ladies. Find out what that is as you listen to the story behind the opera, and listen as they talk about their childhood feels being wrung out by their two dedicaitons. Bonus content: advice from a real-life student loan servicer!2022-08-141h 43The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 100 - Lucia di Lammermoor: We're Mad About LuciaNow that Anna's recovered from the 'rona, the ladies are back to talk about Donizetti's tale of ill-fated love, Lucia di Lammermoor. Anna and Krista saw Simon Stone's Met production, and they talk about how it shows how opera can be modern. They also get angy at Arena di Verona, congratulate Bruce Springsteen's entry into the Grandpa Club, cheer on Monet X Change and give kudos to the Royal Opera House. Also, quicksand is mentioned.2022-07-241h 31The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 99 - Die Teufel von Loudun: Tales of the (Alleged) Hot PriestAs Anna battles 'rona fatigue, she and Krista get back on track to talk about The Devils of Loudun, which has its own ties to the 'rona. They also update on Jonas (who has the 'rona again) and Rene Pape's bullshittery. This episode should be sponsored by Pfizer and Moderna.2022-07-111h 47The #OperaTrash PodcastICYMI: Thomas Ades, What Were You Thinking?Oh noes, Anna has The Rona! Since she's not feeling well, Krista decided to give you all a look back at what was, at that point, the worst opera they'd seen. Prokofiev snatched that title away from Thomas Ades, but The Exterminating Angel made them want to, to use the word of the day, scromit.2022-07-031h 06The #OperaTrash PodcastBodily Autonomy in Opera: Her Body, Her ChoiceAfter Friday's SCOTUS ruling. Anna and Krista decided to use the podcast to show everyone that bodily autonomy isn't a new concept - there are operas that feature it prominently. From La Traviata and Turandot to Die Walküre and La Fanciulla del West, the ladies discuss 12 characters who take charge of their lives. May women in the US have that right again.2022-06-271h 54The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 98 - Jesus Christ Superstar: Who in the Hell Do You Think You Are? (The Anniversary Show)Happy podcast anniversary to Anna and Krista! For their special day, they cover Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. Who was the best King Herod? Which is the best version? And what awesome 80's was born of this rock opera? These questions will be answered, and Krista reviews the infamous Tosca production.2022-06-131h 40The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 97 - La Juive: Ye Olde Blood LibelJacques Halevy's grand opera is the subject of this week's episode, and Anna and Krista rave about it. They also work in the usual shtick, and they give you an updates on that production of Tosca from Barcelona. And surprise - they actually agree with the OperaWire lady for once!2022-06-061h 30The #OperaTrash PodcastICYMI: Show Us Where the Swan Hurt YouJonas is wrapping up his run of Lohengrin Down Under, so we thought we'd look back on our review of Wagner's "Italian" opera. Yes kids, this is the episode where Krista destroys "Here Comes the Bride" for everyone. Now it's stuck in your head. You're welcome.2022-05-221h 17The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 96 - La Sonnambula: Go the F*ck to SleepIf you can't sleep, Anna and Krista have the perfect solution: listening to their review of Bellini's La Sonnambula. The ladies also reveal the Bayerische Staatsoper's long-awaited (for Krista) 2022-23 season, but not before dedicating the show to two performers we lost in the past week. If you're in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.2022-05-091h 39The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 95 - Cursed Operas: Das Theatrical DeadlyschaftAnna and Krista welcome their friend, Dr. Nyri Bakkalian, as they talk about operas that are cursed for one reason or another. You'll hear about Richard Wagner's boner, Offenbach's race against death and Verdi's Neopolitan bodyguards. Then strap in for the epic story of the kabuki that was cursed from the start.2022-05-012h 14The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 94 - Der Kaiser von Atlantis: Wikipedia Can Suck ItFor Yom HaShoah, Anna and Krista drop some history on you this week with Viktor Ullmann's Der Kaiser von Atlantis. From its origins in a concentration camp to its many iterations today, it's a good building block for Holocaust education. They also rant about OperaWire's treatment of Russian artists and edit a glaring mistake on Wikipedia.2022-04-251h 46The #OperaTrash PodcastICYMI: Happy Easter from MonsalvatSince it's both Easter and Passover, Anna and Krista have decided to take a short break (they'll be back next week). For now, let's go back to their review of Parsifal - you know, the foolish goose and SHIRTLESS JONAS IN ACT II. Time to jump back in the pond!2022-04-171h 52The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 92: Marnie: Steal This OperaWhat happens when you combine opera with Hitchcock's source material? You get the opera Marnie! Anna and Krista talk about this tale of theft and deception, and then they talk about which Hitchcock movies would make the best operas. AND Anna reviews her trip to see Carmen!2022-04-111h 28The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 91: Guillaume Tell: William? TELL ELMO!Hi-ho Rossini, retire! Anna and Krista talk about Guillaume Tell, Rossini's case of the Fuck-Its and what not to do with the story of William Tell. Oh, and get a load of the douchebag tenor in our news!2022-04-031h 14The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 90 - Fire Shut Up in My Bones: Peculiar GraceCW: mentions of child sexual abuse. This week, Anna and Krista feature a fairly new but very powerful opera from composer Terrance Blanchard, Fire Shut Up in My Bones. The episode is short, but that shows you just how good this opera is.2022-03-2857 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 89: L'amour de Loin: It's a Loinfest!The ladies have uncovered another 20th century opera, and they love this one - L'amour de Loin. Listen as Anna gets her history nerd on, Krista gets angy at some tenor who dissed Jonas, and really, who the hell heckles during an opera? RIP Razor Ramon, our favorite Bad Guy.2022-03-201h 38The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 88 - Florencia en el Amazonas: Canta una canción. Canta en voz alta. Canta fuerte.This week's episode is specially dedicated to Emilio Delgado, who played Luis on Sesame Street for 44 years. Appropriately, their opera review focuses on the Spanish-language production Florencia en el Amazonas, which is beautiful from beginning to end. Reminisce along with Anna and Krista as they share their memories of Luis, Maria and growing up with the Street Gang.2022-03-121h 03The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 87 - Les Troyens: Maybe It's a Wooden Horse, Maybe It's Greek SoldiersAfter a lot of procrastinating - even in this very episode - Anna and Krista finally talk about the grandest of grand operas, Les Troyens. Such a shame that Berlioz fucked off before he could see the entire shitshow! They also explain a few things they've done to their merch, read Jonas' statement on the state of the world and squee over Anna's upcoming outing!2022-03-061h 48The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 86 - Orfeo ed Euridice: Turn Around and Find OutLet's go back in time to ancient Greece for Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice. Can you actually follow directions, or are you Orfeo? Anna and Krista discuss the dumbassery as well as the Met's upcoming season schedule, how Anna became a Procol Harum song and how not to approach the situation in Ukraine.2022-02-282h 08The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 85: Rodelinda: The Crimes of GaribaldoAnna and Krista welcome a special guest this week, Chicago radio host Amy Guth. The three discuss Handel's Rodelinda, among other things, and give Amy a crash course in everything #OperaTrash. And yes, she survived AND is down for future livetweeting!2022-02-201h 50The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 83 - Ariadne auf Naxos: Apparently, There Were ComplaintsIn honor of Miss Leontyne Price's birthday, Anna and Krista discuss Richard Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos,an opera within an opera (after a play). You'll hear about Jonas' pimptastic Salzburg performance, Kathleen Battle's horrid behavior and why there are two versions of this opera. Many thanks to Sharon Gless for this episode's subtitle!2022-02-131h 31The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 82 - The Fiery Angel: Crack KillsJust when you thought Anna and Krista had seen the worst opera ever, they stumble upon Sergei Prokofiev's The Fiery Angel. They even warn you: do not, under any circumstances, watch this on your own. Or with anyone else. Don't watch it at all. Or at least don't watch it sober.2022-02-061h 24The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 81 - Peter Grimes Review: F*ck It, We Did It LiveWith no outline to go by and only Krista's review on tap, the ladies dove back into the sea of Britten's Peter Grimes from The Wien (aka the Vienna Staatsoper). Was it worth the hype? How did Jonas do? And who is the chucklefuck from Slipped Disc who wrote such trash? Bonus dedication to Dr. Johnny Fever and an update on a sporps game.2022-01-311h 29The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 80 - Tannhäuser: All Aboard the USS F*ck This Sh*tAs the title implies, Anna and Krista are once again setting sail for Wagner Land, this time exploring his opera Tannhäuser. Which version - the vanilla one or the Horny Jail one - is your favorite?2022-01-231h 23The #OperaTrash PodcastEp.79 - The Ghosts of Versailles: It's NOT Pronounced Ver-SailsIs there an opera worse than The Exterminating Angel? Anna and Krista found it in The Ghosts of Versailles. How was such a good play ruined, and how can its wretchedness be used as punishment? Find out in this episode dedicated to two wonderful people and featuring a review of Faust from Covent Garden.2022-01-161h 20The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 77 - The Barber of Seville: FigaroFigaroFIIIIIGAAAROOOOOAnna and Krista start their two-episode arc on the Figaro trilogy (more on that in the podcast) with Rossini's The Barber of Seville. Hear Krista fail at words, learn how badass Betty White was and find out what they think of ranking Puccini operas. Watch out for exploding produce!2022-01-031h 59The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 76 - Billy Budd: Swearing Like a Sailor (As Usual)Benjamin Britten is back with his take on Melville's Billy Budd. Find out why Anna ragequit watching it, why Claggart might've hated the poor kid, and why Anna and Krista stan Melville and Hawthorne. Bonus lesson on Boxing Day for our American listeners!2021-12-271h 53The #OperaTrash PodcastLa Forza del Destino: A Story About Pants FeelsThe ladies are back with more Verdi! This time they tackle La Forza del Destino, and whoops, Krista shows us all the Pants Feels this week! There's also bitching about streaming accessibility and a mention of Jonas in tight pants. THANKS MARIE CALLENDER!2021-12-201h 56The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 74: Porgy and Bess: Be Like George and IraWhat does it mean to be like George and Ira Gershwin? This week's episode is (almost) all about their opera Porgy and Bess, and Anna and Krista tell you just what they did that was so groundbreaking for their time. They also shoutout Krista's co-workers, celebrate the homecoming of Anna's little nephew and air their grievances about yet another criticism connected to Jonas.2021-12-052h 54The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 73 - Capriccio: Nazis are Dumbasses and Other Thoughts by StraussWhy do Anna and Krista like Richard Strauss? Aside from his music, he hated Nazis too! As they talk about his last opera Capriccio, they tell the story of Strauss dealing with their crap while still writing some gorgeous music. He is definitely NOT a Bitch Lasagna.2021-11-291h 07The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 69: Tanz der Vampire: Bong Hits for DraculaThe ladies are officially back from two weeks of illness, and they're celebrating with their Halloween tradition, Tanz der Vampire. Learn all about the douchebaggery that tanked the Broadway production, the gloriousness that is Jim Steinman, and settle in for Krista's 'rona saga.2021-10-311h 33The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 68.5 - ICYMI: The OG Tristan ReviewWith Krista recovering from the flu, the ladies decided to send you back in time to their most epic episode ever - their very first review of Tristan und Isolde. This is where they reveal the whole sordid tale of the opera and its origins, and there's more drama than a Real Housewives show. Kick back and enjoy!2021-10-181h 32The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 68 - Le Villi: Don't F*ck with Fae FolkThis week, Anna and Krista explore Puccini's first opera. Along the way, they discuss how not to be a dick at a recital, an opera-ballet connection and a hair-raising opera ending!2021-10-121h 06The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 66 - Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk: Second Time's a CharmAnna and Krista head back to Russia for this week's opera by Shostakovich. Why did Stalin hate it? Why did the ladies hate it? And what's John Malkovich doing in this week's news dump?2021-09-271h 18The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 64 - Macbeth: Mistakes Were MadeAnna and Krista return to the land of Verdi to talk about Macbeth. Come for the hot Anna Netrebko action, stay for Stupid Sexy Banquo! Bonus review of another Tristan production (spoiler alert: the ending was trash)!2021-09-051h 15The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 63 - Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Sing Out, Walther!After an unscheduled break, Anna and Krista are back with more Wagner nonsense in the form of his longest opera, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. Hey, there's a fight in this one!2021-08-281h 28The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 61 - The Nose: Now You See It?Anna and Krista are joined this week by Cara, who gives us a new look at Shostakovich's opera The Nose. Who knew that a WTF opera would hold such a commentary on disability rights? Sit back and have your mind blown.2021-08-0857 minThe #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 60 - Tristan und Isolde: The Saga ContinuesAs promised, Krista tells us all about the highly anticipated livestream of Tristan und Isolde from Munich. Was it as expected? How did Jonas do in Act 3? And how would she stage T&I if she were an opera director? Tune in and find out!2021-08-021h 38
The #OperaTrash PodcastEpisode 58 - Die Tote Stadt: Forbidden VideoThis week, Anna and Krista discuss some exciting things! A big move, the last week of Met streams, a DVD release and the tale of a video that they shouldn't have seen but did. Bonus: you get some Hollywood history!2021-07-171h 18The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 57 - Faust/La Damnation de Faust: A Tale of Two SatansJoin Anna and Krista as they celebrate Jonas Kaufmann's birthday on this week's episode! They'll talk about two operas he's starred in, both based on the same story by Goethe (he who brought us the tale of Farter). As an extra treat, they'll drop some exciting news about Tristan and an opera recording next spring!2021-07-111h 32The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 56 - Fedora: Not Just a HatThis week's opera is Fedora by GIORDANO (not Cilea as was stated last week, oops), and the ladies rave about Mirella Freni while continuing to shit on Placido "Thunder Twonk" Domingo. Bonus content: Krista's first impressions on Munich's Tristan und Isolde!2021-07-031h 33The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 54 - Les Pêcheurs de Perles: Hos Before BrosThe ladies are back on their bullshit with this week's review of Bizet's Les Pêcheurs de Perles, aka The Pearl Fishers. It's not as well-known as its sibling Carmen, but it's just as good. Of course, Anna and Krista will talk about Shirtless Mariusz Kwiecien and the one aria that Jonas Kaufmann has never sung.2021-06-191h 45The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 53 - The Big-Ass Anniversary ShowOn June 13, 2020, two novice opera fans began a journey filled with lolz, snark and inappropriate comments about tenors. Join Anna and Krista as they celebrate the first anniversary of the podcast with song, Kaffee and Küchen.2021-06-131h 47The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 52 - Roberto Devereux: OH LAWD LIZZIE GOINAnna and Krista wrap up the Tudor TrashFest with Donizetti's last of the set, Roberto Devereux. If you think you'd heard it all with the other three, think again!2021-06-051h 18The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 49 - Il Castello di Kenilworth: OH LAWD PLOT'S A-MISSIN'Anna and Krista are excited to dive into what they call the "Tudor TrashFest" that is Donizetti's Tudor Queens saga. First up is one of his early but rarely performed operas. Wait, IS there a plot to this? And yes, there will be a history lesson!2021-05-151h 42The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 48 - La Traviata: Just Die AlreadyYou think Farter has the longest death scene? Think again! Anna and Krista present Verdi's La Traviata, and they submit for your approval the actual time it took for Violetta to die in the final act. The ladies will also talk about whether this opera can stand the test of modernization.2021-05-081h 45The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 47 - Akhnaten: Here Comes the SunAnna and Krista tackle Philip Glass' opera Akhnaten this week. They rave about the staging, Anna goes Mama Bear over her Large Adult Opera Son and they throw in a bonus opera!2021-05-011h 32The #OperaTrash PodcastEp. 46 - Dialogues des Carmelites: Oh Here Go Hell ComeAnna and Krista take on the French Revolution again this week with Poulenc's Dialogues des Carmelites. How is it connected to Andrea Chenier, and what the hell went on while the opera was being written? They'll also discuss whether it's better in English or French.2021-04-251h 22