#205: This Podcast Is Changing. Here's Why.

That's Not Spit, It's Condensation! · Sep 17, 2026 · 18m · transcript

Kathleen Costello joins That's Not Spit, It's Condensation as co-host. Kathleen has been principal clarinet of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for 20 years, played with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra, and performs in a chamber trio. She's also the co-founder — with Ryan — of the coaching program behind this show.

In this episode we talk about where this podcast is headed: a resource for classical musicians preparing for professional orchestra auditions, and for anyone trying to perform well under pressure.

We share the four beliefs that will guide every episode from here:

1. The problem…