The Bodice Ripper Project

Category: Podcast

  • Podcast Episode 24 – Desire’s Peak Pt 2

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    Maren continues reading Desire’s Peak, a story she wrote on tour in Montana. The music played during this episode: excerpts from a public domain version of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade Follow Maren… on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic Passion: A COVID-19 novella on Kindle Unlimited. Transcript (orchestra tuning) Hello and welcome to The…

  • Podcast Episode 23 – Interview with Liz Solar

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    Maren sits down with author and voiceover artist Liz Solar to talk about perfectionism, the art of storytelling, and finding our zone of genius. Books recommended during this episode: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The Catcher in the…

  • Podcast Episode 22 – Desire’s Peak Pt 1

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    Maren begins reading Desire’s Peak, a story she wrote while on tour in Montana. She also discusses the rise of Asian hate crimes. The music played during this episode: excerpts from a public domain version of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade Follow Maren… on Instagram: @supermaren on Facebook Anti-Racist resources: Sign up for the Anti-Racism Daily newsletter Read…

  • Podcast Episode 21 – Interview with Christina Castaneda

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    Join Maren as she sits down with Christina Castaneda, author and podcast host, to discuss audio drama, podcasting, creativity, and even manifestation. This is a conversation not to be missed! Follow Maren On Instagram @supermaren On Facebook @maren.montalbano Follow Christina On Instagram @savvycreativechristina Visit her website: https://www.savvy-creative.com/ Listen to her podcast The Savvy Creative Catch…

  • Podcast Episode 20 – Intermission

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    It’s intermission time here at The Bodice Ripper Project! Maren talks about the power of intermissions and tells a story about gigging as a singer in COVID times. Follow Maren on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Sign up for the Bodice Ripper Project newsletter and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content: http://www.bodiceripperproject.com/ Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic Passion:…

  • Podcast Episode 19 – Interview with Claire Galloway

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    Maren interviews Claire Galloway, soprano, educator, and linguist. They discuss opera, language, community, and finding your “aha” moment in art. Books referenced in this episode: Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer L’Élégance du hérisson (The Elegance of the Hedgehog) by Muriel Barbery Follow Maren on Instagram: @supermaren Follow Claire…

  • Podcast Episode 18: Don Carlo + Flemish Flame Pt 3

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    Maren finishes reading the story of A Flemish Flame, which she wrote during a production of Verdi’s Don Carlo. She gives a brief synopsis of the opera, and also discusses her struggles with deadlines, procrastination, and work-life balance. The music played during this episode: Excerpts from Giuseppe Verdi’s String Quartet in E minor Follow Maren…

  • Podcast Episode 17: Interview – Director & Educator Elizabeth Lenhart

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    Maren interviews Elizabeth Lenhart, the Artistic Director and founder of JAM Academy, a private performing arts school in the Dominican Republic. They discuss success, adversity, and the power of being prepared. Follow Beth on Instagram: @jamacademydr The JAM Academy website: https://www.jamacademydr.com/ Follow Maren on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic Passion: A…

  • Podcast Episode 16: Don Carlo + A Flemish Flame Pt 2

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    Maren continues reading A Flemish Flame, which she began writing during a production of Verdi’s Don Carlo. The music played during this episode: Excerpts from Giuseppe Verdi’s String Quartet in E minor Follow Maren on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic Passion: A COVID-19 novella on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3guGck0 Transcript (orchestra tuning) Hello…

  • Podcast Episode 15: Interview – Director Vanessa Ogbuehi

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    Maren interviews Vanessa Ogbuehi, director, actor, and creative person extraordinaire. They talk about opera, musicals, books, and how we can learn to set our own standards of success. Books recommended in this episode: A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett Fat Kid Rules the World by K. L. Going Follow Maren on Instagram: @supermaren Follow…