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Coming from the Young Artists' Conservatory of Music, a program in Vacaville, California, comes Fuse. Hear them talk about going to ICHSA semis for the first time, their origin story, and more. Recorded in 2019.

Earlier in 2019, we spent time with the University of Chicago Voices In Your Head. After several successful recordings and trips to the ICCA Finals, they talk about their next moves and where the group goes from here.

Lark exploded on the scene not too long ago, making a name for themselves quickly on the competition scene. In this episode from 2019, we talk with them about those origins, and where they are going from here. Plus, we hear them sing for us live!

VJ Rosales of the Filharmonic joins Deke and Dietz to talk about his experiences on The Sing-Off, backing up stars like Anna Kendrick and Usher for riff-offs with James Corden, and his plan to take over the world with original music. Segments: Arranger’s Corner - Hot Seat Edition, and Inside the Studio with Ellie Brigida of Clear Harmonies (https://www.clearharmonies.com). Counterpoint: Should groups have a faculty director? Original song: I Don't Remember by NoVI. Used with permission.

The Rhythm and Jews from the University of Chicago were able to carve out some time to chat and sing as they were getting ready for competition - hear what they had to say (and sing) this episode!

We were delighted to sit down with the guys of the AcaFellas from the Loyola University Chicago. They talked about the background of their group and sang some tunes for us!

It's episode 75! This week, Brian and John are joined by Jo Goldsmith-Eteson and Clare Wheeler to discuss their time in The Swingles. It's a momentous occasion and super fun episode, made all the more exciting that Talkappella is now officially on iTunes!

This week’s guest is videographer Ryan Parma who dishes about how he got his start in the industry, his early work with Pentatonix, and the making of some of his viral videos featuring award-winning groups like Pentatonix, Forte, the Tufts Beelzebubs, and more.  Segments: History Minute with Deke Sharon re: the Icy Hot Scandal, & Tales from the Road featuring Danielle Withers of Traces of Blue. Original song - “Canción del Pajaro by Women of the World (written and arranged by Jacinta Clusellas). Used with permission. The Tufts Beelzebubs - "Believer" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLdL3ijl54k Forte - "Recovery" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRhWkSioYQI

Recorded in 2019, this episode features the Northwestern University X-Factors, a group that has been making (sound) waves in a cappella since their founding in 2001.

Recorded in 2019, we talk live with the DePaul Fullertones about their founding, their growth, and their repertoire - and hear them sing some tunes!

Privilege. Race. Gender Identity. Inclusion. All ideas that John, Brian, and Amanda Tran discuss on the most important episode of Talkappella yet.

In 2019, we talked with the South Asian/fusion group from the University of Chicago. Catch the discussion and their tunes in this episode!

In early 2019, we spent some time with the women of Encore from RIT. Hear them share some stories and sing some tunes in our live mobile studio!

Renowned arranger, director, and activist Lisa Forkish sits down with Deke and Dietz to talk about inclusion in the a cappella community. Lisa draws upon her experiences in Divisi (the group that inspired Pitch Perfect), her annual festival WeSing, and her passion for music to help explore the question: why aren’t there more women in a cappella? Additional segments: Arranger's Corner with Kevin Olusola (Pentatonix  - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen), and Sound Tutorial with Deke Sharon (Vocal flute). Counterpoint: Should groups change their arrangements in the studio? Original Song - "Love Warrior" by Lisa Forkish. Used with permission.

We hear from the Men In Drag about challenging gender conventions, the role of recording, and more. Recorded in 2019.

Listen Up, the Chicago-based pro group, talks about their music, their founding, and the relationship between music and Judaism. Recorded in 2019.

80Fitz joins Deke and Dietz to talk all things beatboxing. He shares his thoughts and criticisms of the beatboxing world, discusses finding success in the era of Internet video, and explores his journey from Andrew Fitzpatrick to the persona of 80Fitz, and what it would mean for his career to retire that persona.  Segments: Inside the Studio with Alex Green of Plaid Productions (http://plaidacappella.com), and Tales from the Road with Musae. Original Song: "Get Pumped" by Stiletta. Written by Haley Clair, Meghan “MC Beats” Costa, Jaymee Frankel, Olivia Harding, Stevi Incremona, and Judy Minkoff. Used with permission. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stiletta-ep/1367465001) Jake Moulton's sustained crash tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTydC8vfaSo  

Check out our interview with choral director, a cappella extraordinaire, and gospel aficianado, Chris Cross!

The Duke Pitchforks talk about their history on the Duke campus and their future, and sing some songs.

Tone Def talks about the role of service in their art, preparing for a first album, and more.