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Between Takes with Opal Entertainment

76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Hello and welcome to Between Takes! We are your hosts Aidan Driscoll and Olivia O'Neil (otherwise known as the indie-folk duo Opal Entertainment), and we love to talk. One of our favorite things to do is have lengthy convos with interesting people. So we started a podcast! On this podcast you can hear us talk about the process of our writing and the inspiration we find in music, movies, and art that intrigues us. So tune in for some conversations from a couple of kids who think they know better. And enjoy Between Takes.

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Episodes

Big Decisions and Life Changes

November 18, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

On today's episode Aidan and Liv talk with Liv's little sister Lexi about how they have learned to take risks and try new things.

Talking About Stories w/ Taliesin Driscoll

November 04, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

Aidan's brother Taliesin joins us to talk about stories.

Book Excerpts and Inspiration

October 21, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

Aidan and Liv read from a variety of books to determine if they should continue reading and also talk about building discipline while staying inspired.

Is Laufey Jazz?

October 07, 2023 17:13 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Aidan and Liv talk about the new "jazz" sensation, Laufey, and ask the question: is music today the most diverse it's ever been?

Love and Reason

September 16, 2023 23:56 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

Aidan and Liv start with "under the weather" and end up at interpretive dance.

Opal Talks Barbie and Oliver Anthony

September 02, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

Aidan and Liv talk about two current viral sensations.

Aidan Quizzes Liv on Jonas Brothers Trivia

August 12, 2023 17:24 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

Aidan and Liv catch up on what's new, Liv shows off her Jonas Brothers knowledge, and Aidan really fumbles the outro. Enjoy!

Live Music, Ayn Rand, and Eternity

July 29, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Aidan and Liv really cover all their bases on this one. They'll bring you up to speed on touring, share some thoughts on 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand, and then drift into a lively debate on Eternity.

Big Ideas From Little Minds

July 15, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Aidan and Liv talk about moving onto the next big thing after the release of 'Companions in Passing.'

Opal Talks with Reid Kennedy

July 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

Today we are joined by our good friend Reid Kennedy to talk about how he got into performing music, teaching, and some inspirational thoughts.

The Progression of The Avett Brothers w/ Eamon Driscoll

June 17, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

Aidan and Liv are joined by Eamon Driscoll to discuss the musical evolution of The Avett Brothers.

New Single, New Album, and New Definitions!

June 03, 2023 19:37 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MB

Aidan and Liv share some behind the scenes stories of the creation of their upcoming album.

WE'RE BACK!!! (and we're talking about everything!)

May 20, 2023 09:30 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Aidan and Liv talk about the future of the podcast and try and catch you up on what's been going on.

Opal Talks with Parke Cottrell

May 06, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Bassist for Colony House and founding producer at Brother Studios Parke Cottrell joins Aidan and Liv for a discussion about music, inspiration, and all the good stuff.

Christmas Variety Hour Extravaganza (W/ Special Guests!)

December 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Thank you so much to Colum Driscoll, Raohnnie Jackson, We the Least, Rebekah Novinger, Ethan Palmer, and hharmon for your musical expertise and wonderful conversations. 

Opal Reacts to Their (technically) First Album!

December 10, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Aidan and Liv revisit their first independent venture into music with the 2018 album Home for the Holidays by Aidan Driscoll and Friends.  Album: https://aidandriscoll.bandcamp.com/album/home-for-the-holidays-3 

Christmas Song Lyric Analysis

December 03, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Aidan and Liv take a closer look at some Christmas songs with some potentially . . . quirky interpretations. 

Art or Idolatry?

November 26, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB

Idolatry is something that the average evangelical Christian is terrified of. But does that fear cause us to miss out on some spectacular art that may need us to rely on the guidance of The Holy Spirit to correctly interpret? Today Aidan and Liv discuss.  Watch the video that prompted this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzUX8V1W_e4 

The Intersection of Faith and Art (feat. hharmon)

November 19, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MB

Aidan and Liv are joined again by good friend of the show hharmon who poses the question: where is the intersection of faith and art and how do we find the right balance? 

The Function of Comedy

November 12, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

On today's episode of the show Aidan's mother, Donna Driscoll, joins us for a discussion on comedy. 

Aidan Interviews Liv

November 05, 2022 17:16 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Aidan (at long last) interviews Liv and talks about social constructs, music culture, and the archetypes of heroes and villains in literature.  Visit our website to see all the new updates: https://www.opalentertainmentmusic.com/ 

Finding Contentment While Still Progressing

October 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Liv reviews Taylor Swift's new album Midnight, Aidan quizzes Liv and Arrested Development and Community quotes, and Liv asks Aidan how he finds contentment while still trying to progress. 

The Power of Joy

October 22, 2022 19:13 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Aidan and Liv review Ashe's newest album Rae, and discuss a podcast Liv listened to that touches on the power of choosing joy. 

Between Takes' 50th Episode!

October 15, 2022 19:07 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Buy yourself a brand new T-Shirt: https://www.opalentertainmentmusic.com/shop  Highlight reel episodes in order of appearance  S1E1 A Brief History of Opal Entertainment  S1E4 Opal Entertainment Gets Silly with Random Topics  S1E12 Liv Interviews Aidan  S2E2 Opal Entertainment Talk with Hannah and Leo Driscoll-Shevchuk  S2E4 Opal Entertainment Talks to Daved Driscoll  S2E5 Opal Entertainment Talks to KC Katalbas  S2E7 Opal Entertainment Talks to Donna Driscoll  S2E14 Opal Entertainm...

The Perspectives We Live Our Lives By

October 08, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MB

Aidan and Liv talk about the differences and distinctions between religion, faith, theology, and philosophy. 

What Does It Mean to Be the Least?

October 01, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB

We the Least join us once again to further elaborate on their band name, their songwriting process, and why they love performing.  Join us tonight for the last house show in The Starlit Series: https://www.nationalmusichouse.org/events/opal-entertainment-feat-hharmon-and-we-the-least 

The Importance of Debate

September 24, 2022 15:39 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Aidan and Liv get real honest about why they value opinionated discussion and talk about the best strategies for effective communication. 

One Year of Between Takes!

September 17, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Aidan and Liv talk about the past year, what they want to do with the show going forward, and (of course) continue to hypothesize about beauty. 

Opal Entertainment Workshops a New Song

September 10, 2022 21:50 - 50 minutes - 47 MB

In this episode of Between Takes Aidan and Liv take up their bass and guitar to show you their process behind writing and arranging a brand new song! 

Opal Entertainment Takes the Enneagram Test

September 03, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Aidan and Liv talk a bit about the house show tour ( https://www.nationalmusichouse.org/ ) and take the enneagram test. 

Opal Entertainment Talks with Raohnnie Jackson

August 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Our new friend Raohnnie Jackson joins us to discuss music, faith, and storytelling.  Come see our house shows: https://www.nationalmusichouse.org/  Follow Ray: https://www.instagram.com/raohnniejmusic/ 

Opal Entertainment Talks with We The Least!

August 20, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Aidan and Liv are joined by the exceptional four piece band We The Least! Come to their house show on September 3rd in Nashville: https://www.nationalmusichouse.org/events/we-the-least-feat-raohnnie-jackson-and-opal-entertainment-3 

Film Scoring and Storytelling with Rebekah Novinger

August 13, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Keep up with Rebekah: https://www.rebekahnovinger.com/  Want more discussion? Go to: https://www.patreon.com/opalentertainment 

Do Stories Need to Be Relatable to Be Good?

August 06, 2022 09:30 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Aidan and Liv talk about what Aidan's been listening to non-stop, whether or not all stories need to be relatable, their hot take on Camp Rock, and broccoli vs. cauliflower. 

Opal Entertainment Talk with hharmon

July 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

On today's episode Aidan and Liv talk with new friend hharmon about her songwriting process, her favorite part of music, and her idea for a screenplay. 

Is All Storytelling Emotional Manipulation?

July 23, 2022 10:40 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Today Margaret Slaters joins Aidan once again to share some childhood stories and play around with the question: is all storytelling emotional manipulation? 

Opal Entertainment's One Year Anniversary in Nashville

June 25, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MB

Aidan and Liv talk about the past year in Nashville and the things they've learned. 

Opal Reviews: Till We Have Faces

June 18, 2022 23:19 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

Aidan and Liv are joined by Daved Driscoll to discuss one of C. S. Lewis' lesser discussed novels: Till We Have Faces. 

On the Road to Verona: Origin Stories

June 12, 2022 12:22 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MB

Aidan and Liv talk about the early days of creating, what would become, their award-winning musical On the Road to Verona. 

Opal Reviews A Rainy Day in New York

June 04, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

On a sleepier episode of the show Aidan and Liv discuss the newest Woody Allen film. 

Animation 101 with Margaret Slater

May 28, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

Margaret Slater has been actively studying animation since early 2017 and has been studying storytelling (consciously or subconsciously) since 2001. On today's episode Aidan and Liv catch up with a dear old friend. 

Our Friends Ask Us Questions

May 21, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Want your question/idea to be included in the next episode? Contact us here: www.opalentertainmentmusic.com/betweentakes 

Opal Entertainment Talks with Good Morning Bedlam

May 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Today Aidan and Liv talk with Isaak, Tori, Sophie, and Dawson of Good Morning Bedlam about life on the road, the origins of the band, and the release of their third LP 'Lulu.'  https://www.goodmorningbedlam.com/ 

Opal Entertainment Talk Star Wars!

May 07, 2022 18:19 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Today Aidan sits down with his youngest brother to discuss the pros and cons of all 9 theatrical releases in the Star Wars saga.  Disclaimer: The views expressed by Aidan and Taliesin Driscoll are not strictly speaking the views expressed by Opal Entertainment. 

Artist vs. Audience

April 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Welcome to Season 3 of Between Takes of Opal Entertainment! On today's episode Aidan and Olivia discuss their experience seeing Ashe perform, the relationship between the Artist and the Audience, and share a few stories about visiting the dentist. That Royal Ocean Film Society video Aidan brought up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIV9IjulVi8 (<-- it's really good.)  Questions or topic ideas? Submit them here: www.opalentertainmentmusic.com/betweentakes

Opal Entertainment's Musical Evolution

April 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

On the Season 2 Finale of Between Takes with Opal Entertainment Aidan and Olivia are joined by Eamon and Mal to discuss the unique ways their musical tastes progressed and evolved. See you all in Season 3!!!

Liv's Top 10 Favorite Albums

April 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Liv shares her top 10 favorite albums of all time . . . or at least right now.  www.opalentertainmentmusic.com/betweentakes 

Aidan's Top 10 Books

March 30, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MB

Aidan talks (at great length) about his top 10 favorite books of all time. Or at least for right now.  www.opalentertainmentmusic.com/betweentakes 

Podcast Changes, Laundromat Story, and Homeschooling

March 23, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MB

   Aidan and Liv talk about some changes coming up for the podcast, Aidan shares about an experience at the laundromat, and we all hear Opal Entertainment's official opinion on homeschooling.     Have a question or topic idea? Send it to us via: www.opalentertainmentmusic.com/betweentakes

Liv's Top 10 Books

March 16, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MB

Liv tells Aidan (and all y'all) about her top 10 favorite books of all time.