Cymbals & Cynicism

In this holiday episode we discuss the BEST Christmas movie EVER ... have some bourbon and talk Christmas music with Matt ... and YES - Die Hard IS a Christmas movie and we are here to prove it once and for all! Check out our C&C Christmas Music Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dFdS7JP9AaqnGmB5SrF8u?si=0ea898e998784392 Visit our merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.co...

On this episode we discuss our favorite holiday Concert Band literature, sweet treats, and movies with my guests Dane, Cathy, and Harrison.... plus ... THE WORST SONG EVER (and it isn't even close). MERCH STORE: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this week's episode take a drink (of coffee) every time I say "convention" instead of "conference" (old habits die hard) as we talk with OMEA Executive Director Jay Wardeska ... reverse sear some steaks ... and .. THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL!! Merch Store:  http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support th...

On this week's episode we take a deep dive into Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith ... have something neat with Matt and ... PEOPLE WHO SHOULD GO INSIDE THE BANK!! MERCH STORE: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this week's episode - our THANKSGIVING SPECIAL featuring all of our favorites and least favorites from the Thanksgiving season ... something neat with Matt on location at the Weber Grill in downtown Indianapolis ... and ... PARADES!! Visit our merch store at: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this episode we take a deep dive into Episode 2 Attach of the Clones... and SAND!!!  Apologize for no segment from Weber Grill - we'll get that in for next week.  Busy weekend and time ran super short to edit.  ENJOY!! Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

In this episode we reflect on BOA Grand Nationals past and preview this week's event... smoke some mac and cheese ... and decide ONCE AND FOR ALL if it is GIF or GIF. Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs BOA Favorite Links: PCEMP Prophecy of the Earth (my first "wow") https://youtu.be/t3D0RgeAZ08?si=9PLJJzX4d5PNp44s PCEMP Wizard of Oz https://youtu.be/Mzz3TnNc9Ac?si=yRDvO...

On this episode we take a deep dive into the Star Wars prequel era beginning with Episode 1 The Phantom Menace ... Matt stops by for something neat ... plus coaching buyouts and ... PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO DURING A BAND SHOW! Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

In this episode all our favorite SPOOKY STUFF from the world of Drum Corps, Visual Media, Books, and Star Wars Villains with Harrison, Dawn, and Cathy ... plus ... TEENAGERS WHO MAKE NO EFFORT.... and a BONUS RANT for your halloween enjoyment. Merch Store for shirts, hoodies, and bottle stickers: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode!...

In this episode an extended discussion with Snoop Dogg's best friend Dr. Ryan Yahl from Miami University (Oxford) about Miami, his journey, college professor life, students being involved in collegiate music and (of course) STAR WARS... smoke queso... and ... PEOPLE WHO CAN'T DRIVE IN PARKING LOTS!! Merch Store for shirts, hoodies, and bottle stickers:  http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 where we discuss the GENIUS of Jason Robb, something neat with Matt, and the intelligent lovely talented (AND HOT) Dawn (finally) joins us with tips for band parents!! MERCH STORE for tee-shirts, hoodies, and stickers.  Your purchase does help support the show: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Suppo...

It's our Season 1 Highlight show with all of Cyd's Favorite moments from the our first season.  Harrison, Matt, Star Wars, Tuna, Finale versus Dorico, SPEED LIMITS... and more!! We'll be back Oct 13 with a new episode where we discuss the GENIUS of Jason Robb, marching band tips for parents... and ... PEOPLE WHO READ US POWERPOINTS!!  Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an...

On this week's episode - a quick dive into The Is Spinal Tap... Frequently Asked Listener Questions... and FOUR WAY STOPS!!! Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

In this episode we celebrate Episode 10 with Top 10s (and bottom 2s) from the world of Symphonys, Star Wars, Bourbon, and Drum Corps.  Our guests are Dane, my sister Cathy, Matt, and Harrison. NEW MERCH STORE:  http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Season 1 Survey:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfGrep38IVN_1ujWDjDJ6sQgEpP2L9WCGXAGBDDCCc8kIDcA/viewform?usp=header Send us a text and maybe...

In this episode we deep dive into Episode 6 "Return of the Jedi", sip some bourbon with Matt and ... PEOPLE WHO REPLY ALL!! Looking for your feedback as we plan season 2 -  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfGrep38IVN_1ujWDjDJ6sQgEpP2L9WCGXAGBDDCCc8kIDcA/viewform?usp=header Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this episode we talk with Ohio Music Education Association Adjudicated Events Chair JD Latorre about the opening of OMEA MB Contest season.  Plus we are grilling salmon and also 'tis the season for PUMPKIN SPICE. OMEA Calendar of Events link:  https://portal.omea-ohio.org/members/calendar4_responsive.php?org_id=OMEA Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support...

On this episode - a fan boy deep dive into Episode 5 The Empire Strikes Back.  Why Degobah?  Did Anakin need counseling?  What was the original Vader dialogue?  Plus my running journey and SPORTS SALARIES!! Relevant Links: Prowse as Vader 1: https://youtu.be/Bu25_60-2uU?si=lrKf5bpdTyBO2-wx Prowse as Vader 2: https://youtu.be/KQFho0_G1VI?si=rmNcJqC6P_JEqroU Send us a text and maybe we'll read i...

On this episode - a deep dive into Episode 4 A New Hope, something neat with Matt, and PEOPLE WHO STAND UP ON PLANES!! Relevant links: The ORIGINAL release of the opening sequence:  https://youtu.be/iXDnFYu91vY?si=Db2IHgwZeBl4OAOh Death Star Bombing Run vs WW2 Movie: https://youtu.be/lNdb03Hw18M?si=RzFTRmdjdNzebVy6 Star Wars Inspired By:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUM-4jbTybw Send us a text...

On this episode we talk to retired band director Dane Newlove about his time with the St. Marys All Brass Band and Bob Spath about running for a lifetime plus a preview of this year's Van Wert HS XC team.  Plus ... WHY ACRONYMS MATTER!! Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

In this episode ... STAR WARS... brisket on the smoker... something neat with Matt... and more! Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

Welcome to Cymbals & Cynicism.  It's a podcast where I talk about all of the things I love, some of the things I hate, and this whacky adventure we call life.  In today's episode Drum Corps Finals predictions, my running journey, Finale vs. Dorico and ... PEOPLE WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT DRUM CORPS!! DCI Links of the week to shows we referenced in this episode: Boston Crusaders NEW closer: ...

Welcome to Cymbals & Cynicism.  It's a podcast where I talk about all of the things I love, some of the things I hate, and this whacky adventure we call life.  In todays episode: Drum Corps, Smoked Tuna, Bourbon, and SPEED LIMITS! Drum Corps Links ... Watch the FACES of the kids at the ends of the shows and you'll know why I love Drum Corps and Music Education!! Blue Devils 1992 (clo...

Welcome to the podcast!  Today we introduce the show, tell you who we are and what we hope to do.  It's Star Wars, it's Music Education.  It's running and bourbon and smoked meats and RANTING!  It is ALL of the things I LOVE... SOME of the things that I HATE... and everything in this whacky adventure we call LIFE!! I hope you enjoy our trailer episode of... CYMBALS & CYNICISM!!...