Show overview
POPeracast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 81 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 9th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 33 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2018, with 16 episodes published. Published by Pacific Opera Project.
From the publisher
Host Jennifer Miller Hammel and producer Rob Webb, volunteer board members for Pacific Opera Project, along with audio magician David Hobbs bring you a look inside the productions of this exciting and innovative young opera company through musical selections and interviews with cast and crew. Tickets and more info: www.pacificoperaproject.com
Latest Episodes
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S9 Ep 30080 - 2026/27 Season Announcement with Josh Shaw
POPeracast host and Director of Education and Engagement Anthony Whitson-Martini discusses the new season with Artistic Director Josh Shaw.
S9 Ep 20079 - Abduction from the Seraglio (in the style of a popular sci-fi franchise)
Join new host Anthony Whitson-Martini for an intimate salon with POP Family and the cast of Abduction from the Seraglio. Artistic Director Josh Shaw even tells the story of how "the best dumb idea" came to life! Friday February 6, 2026 | 7:30PM Saturday February 7, 2026 | 7:30PM Sunday February 8, 2026 | 3:00PM Thorne Auditorium - Occidental College 1600 Campus Road Los Angeles, California 90041
S9 Ep 10078 - POP's new Director of Education and Engagement Anthony Whitson-Martini
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel introduces Director of Education and Engagement Anthony Whitson-Martini to the POP Family. Anthony is taking over POPeracast, and we couldn't be more excited! Abduction from the Seraglio (in the style of a popular science fiction franchise...) Thorne Hall - Occidental College Friday February 6, 2026 | 7:30PM Saturday February 7, 2026 | 7:30PM Sunday February 8, 2026 | 3:00PM
S8 Ep 40077 - 2025-26 Season Announcement with Josh Shaw
Jennifer sits down with Josh Shaw to discuss POP's 15th Anniversary Season.
S8 Ep 30076 - il conte Patrick Bessenbacher
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel introduces tenor Patrick Bessenbacher, the devious Count Bandiera in POP's upcoming production of Antonio Salieri's La scuola de' gelosi, to the POP family. La scuola de' gelosi Friday January 10, 2025 | 7:30PM Saturday January 11, 2025 | 7:30PM Sunday January 12, 2025 | 3:00PM Friday January 17, 2025 | 7:30PM Saturday January 18, 2025 | 3:00PM Sunday January 19, 2025 | 3:00PM The Highland Park Ebell Club 131 S Avenue 57 Los Angeles, CA 90042
S8 Ep 20075 - Don Bucefalo with Kyle Naig
Watch the video version on YouTube! Jennifer Miller Hammel discusses POP's upcoming production of Don Bucefalo with conductor/harpsichordist Kyle Naig. Saturday November 2, 2024 | 7:30PM Sunday November 3, 2024 | 3:00PM Friday November 8, 2024 | 7:30PM Saturday November 9, 2024 | 7:30PM Sunday November 10, 2024 | 3:00PM The Garibaldina 4533 N Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90065 Tickets at pacificoperaproject.com
S8 Ep 10074 - Under the Sea with the cast of Rusalka
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammell discusses the Los Angeles premiere of Rusalka with guests soprano Rachel Blaustein, mezzo Erin Alford, tenor Derrek Stark, and bass Steve Pence. Get your tickets now! Friday July 12, 2024 Saturday July 13, 2024 Sunday July 14, 2024 Friday July 19, 2024 Saturday July 20, 2024 Sunday July 21, 2024 All shows at 7:30PM Descanso Gardens 418 Descanso Dr La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
S7 Ep 70073 - Bilingual Madama Butterfly with Eiki Isomura and Josh Shaw
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel does a deep dive with co-librettiests Josh Shaw and Eiki Isomura before the revival of POP's hit Japanese/English production of Madama Butterfly. Get your tickets now! They are going fast because the Opera America annual conference is in Los Angeles during the run. JACCC's Aratani Theatre Saturday June 1, 2024 | 7:00pm Sunday June 2, 2024 | 3:00pm Friday June 7, 2024 | 8:00pm Sunday June 9, 2024 | 3:00pm 2024-25 Season Tickets on sale NOW!
S7 Ep 60072 - 2024/25 Season Preview with Josh Shaw
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel sits down with Josh Shaw to discuss POP's upcoming 2024/25 season. Full season ticket packages on sale now! Don't miss the revival of the bilingual Japanese/English Madama Butterfly at the Aratani Theater in Little Tokyo. Two Weekends ONLY June 1,2,7,9 2024
S7 Ep 50071 - The Stars of Die Fledermaus, Continued!
Avery Boettcher, Schyler Vargas, and Chloe Sundet had some more funny stories to share! One Weekend ONLY February 17-18, 2024 Thorne Hall, Occidental College
S7 Ep 40070 - A toast to the stars of Die Fledermaus!
Jennifer Miller Hammel discusses the upcoming production of Die Fledermaus with cast members Avery Boettcher, Schyler Vargas, and Chloe Sundet. One Weekend ONLY February 17-18, 2024 Thorne Hall, Occidental College
S7 Ep 30069 - Order in the Court! with Rachel Policar, William Grundler, and Caleb Yanez Glickman
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel sits down with soprano Rachel Policar, tenor William Grundler, and conductor Caleb Yanez Glickman to discuss the Los Angeles PREMIERE! of Derek Wang's Scalia/Ginsberg, paired with the Gilbert & Sullivan early one act comedy Trial by Jury, which in true POP-style, is reimagined in 1980's LA Divorce Court. Scalia/Ginsberg - Trial by Jury will be performed at the Highland Park Ebell Club Friday November 17, 2023 | 7:00pm Saturday November 18, 2023 | 7:00pm Sunday November 19, 2023 | 3:00pm Friday November 24, 2023 | 7:00pm Saturday November 25, 2023 | 7:00pm Sunday November 26, 2023 | 3:00pm https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/scalia-ginsburg-trial-by-jury
S7 Ep 20068 - Christine Li and Tiffany Ho (AKA Hansel and Gretel)
Jennifer Miller Hammel talks opera, sweets, and childhood trauma with POP favorites Christine Li and Tiffany Ho. Come see them as the title characters in Hansel and Gretel at Descanso Gardens. The show is free with admission to the gardens! PLEASE bring kids! The opera has been abridged to 1 hour and translated into English. Friday August 4, 2023 | 5:30pm Saturday August 5, 2023 | 5:30pm Sunday August 6, 2023 | 3:00pm Sunday August 6, 2023 | 5:30pm
S7 Ep 10067 - 2023/24 Season Preview with Josh Shaw
Get the inside scoop on the 2023/24 "Hollywood" Season at POP with host Jennifer Miller Hammel and Artistic Director Josh Shaw. Season tickets on sale now at pacificoperaproject.com
S6 Ep 110066 - Chloe Sundet and Brian Wallin, the Young Lovers of Pirates
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel catches up with the "young lovers" Mable and Frederic, portrayed by Chloe Sundet and Brian Wallin, in POP's about to open production of Pirates of Penzance. Pirates of Penzance May 19-28, 2023 at Forest Lawn Glendale
S6 Ep 100065 - Set Sail with Ruth and the Pirate King
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel discusses opera training, voice types, musical theater, SONDHEIM!, and tropical drinks with old friends Emily Geller and Jake Stamatis, Ruth and the Pirate King in POP's upcomming Pirates of Penzance. Pirates of Penzance May 19-28, 2023 at Forest Lawn Glendale
S6 Ep 90064 - Get to know Katherine Powers, POP's new ED
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel (RE!)-introduces Katherine Powers to the POP audience. Get your tickets to POPaganza on April 26, 2023 NOW. It is almost sold out! Pirates of Penzance May 19-28, 2023 at Forest Lawn Glendale.
S6 Ep 80063 - TWITCH Livestream with Arnold Livingston Geis and E. Scott Levin to discuss #SUPERFLUTE
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel plays video games with E. Scott Levin and Arnold Livingston Geis while discussing #superflute!
S6 Ep 70062 - POP Favorites Janet Todd and Meagan Martin talk Ercole
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel is joined by Janet Todd (Butterfly, Yum-Yum, Mimi) and Meagan Martin (Mercedes, Rosina, Tisbe) to dish about all things Ercole! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! POP is back with the US Premiere of Vivaldi's Ercole su'l Termodonte at the intimate Highland Park Ebell Club for 8 performances January 6 - 21.
S6 Ep 60061 - Ercole Himself! (Tenor Logan Webber)
POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel talks with tenor Logan Webber about his title role of Ercole. (AKA Hercules!) GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! POP is back with the US Premiere of Vivaldi's Ercole su'l Termodonte at the intimate Highland Park Ebell Club for 8 performances January 6 - 21.