Cymbals & Cynicism

On this week's episode I talk with John Philip Sousa enthusiast and impressionist Rod Miller ... and ... STOP THE AI NONSENSE!! 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 ... THE NIGHTSISTERS ... who are they?  Where did they come from?  How bad is the life of a Zabrak?  Plus ... WHY CAN'T YOU PARK YOUR VEHICLE??? 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 ... FATHERS' DAY!!!... and out 10th episode of season 4.  So... Top 10s (and bottom 2s) ... Star Wars Father Figures ... Bluecoats Ballads ... something neat with Father Matt and the best / worst of FATHERHOOD .... AND... WHY DOESN'T THE SALT STICK TO THE PRETZEL!!! Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on a...

On this week's episode ... Clone Wars Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2 ... something neat with Matt ...  and ... TECH DOWNLOAD TIMES!! Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Book List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RLY4lkQFvE-GYvfS35w14UYubHZHEuomkp_eg0gpExI/edit?usp=drive_link Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

On this week's episode Harrison joins me as we talk DCI 2026 including reflecting on 2025, making WAAYYYYYY to early predictions for 2026 and more ... Dawn is with me for our last books homework episode and ... WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CAN'T BE AT THE SUMMER PARADES????  Full list of books: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RLY4lkQFvE-GYvfS35w14UYubHZHEuomkp_eg0gpExI/edit?usp=sharing THE M...

On this week's episode a summer mental health discussion for teachers with licensed therapist Nicole Byrum ... more books with Dawn ... BONUS books ... and WHY ARE YOU CORRECTING MY ADDRESS??? Nicole's website: http://www.nicolebyrum.com Our 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 week's episode we discuss Clone Wars Season 2 Episodes 20, 21 and 22 ... have something neat with Matt ... books with Dawn that we ACTUALLY READ near a beach ... and ... WHY ARE YOU COUNTING THE DAYS (via listener request)???? Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!!  On today's episode Cathy joins us to discuss the women of the galaxy far far away... we have something neat with Matt... more books with Dawn ... and ... I AM AN ALUMNI ( no you are not ). 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 ... HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!!  We talk The Force, favorite scenes with Cathy, lightsabers, and Dawn joins us again to talk books... and ... COMPETITIVE PAY!! 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 week's episode we talk to retired band director Dane Newlove about his journey into and through retirement ... have a cocktail with Matt ... a special guest joins us for a special edition of our weekly homework and ... DRIVING IN THE RAIN!!! 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 we have a conversation with band director Jen Beair from Minster High School about recruiting and retention of students in her band program ... we have something neat with Matt ... and ... MEETINGS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AN EMAIL!!! Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

WELCOME BACK!  In this week's episode we talk about all things WGI Indoor Drumline with ConneXus founder and director Nick Riley and ... THE TITANIC??? YouTube Indoor Drumline Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoAN4MdJ78RJ8a_chb4KFkHJlacbBt2Vp Merchstore: 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 we talk with Carlisle Schools Superintendent Bob Fischer about what he looks for when hiring for his school district.  We cover everything from resume to job offer and you'll hear about what to wear, what to say, does he REALLY care about your social media, should you bring a suit case full of childhood memories???...  AND MORE ... plus ... PARKING GARAGES!! Merch...

On this week's episode we travel with Obi-Wan to Mandalore to investigate rumors of an army, learn about Death Watch, the darksaber and Anakin (of all people) finally gets to the bottom of whether or not Obi-Wan Kenobi is in LOVE... and ... THAT STUPID MCDONALD'S KIOSK!! Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Sup...

On this week's episode we reveal all the winners of our four Cyd's March Madness Brackets ... Baseball Movies with Greg... Drum Corps with Harrison... Rants with Cathy... and of course Bourbon in something neat with Matt... AND ... a special redo of the winning rant. Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support...

On this week's episode we preview our Rant Bracket ... announce our bracket challenge (see link below) ... gone but not forgotten Drum Corps (see playlist below) ... have something neat with Matt ... and ... CRUISE CONTROL!!! Rant Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yV2qEztdA2wXgKaLT9CnzAGUXxudixEF/view?usp=sharing CYD'S BRACKET CHALLENGE!!  No limit to the number of entries, only...

On this episode we have Part 2 of our Middle School Band discussion with Dr. Rachel J Maxwell ... preview our baseball movie bracket ... have something neat with Matt ... and TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION???? Baseball Movie Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wycwlr353FwJRNX9Lioqk5VPnH4JJQRz/view?usp=sharing Bourbon Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnHKwcJhslwpyHkM-hzJ-VY4sObOufkT/view?...

On this week's episode PART 1 of a fantastic conversation with Middle School Band goddess Dr. Rachel J Maxwell ... and ... ROUNDABOUTS!!! Part 2 of this conversation will be published next week. Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertHSloanRHSMusic Music Website: http://rhsmusic.online Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an up...

In this week's episode we discuss Clones Wars Season 2 Episode 5, 6, 7, and 8 ... preview our DCI bracket with Harrison ... and ... EXCEL THINKS EVERYTHING IS A DATE!! DCI Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1solKyD4aTfSlB99tSg0B-IMShGnGxHRs/view?usp=sharing YouTube Playlist of our Star Wars Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoAN4MdJ78RLaSIn_nxhEwxAKubra7k4l Merch Store: h...

On this week's episode we discuss Clone Wars Season 2, Episodes 1, 2 and 3 ... have something neat with Matt ... and FALLING IN LOVE!!! Bourbon Bracket https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h2jLU0bhDbP-1ay2e-JVJKfCrZtmOG7f/view?usp=drive_link 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 week's episode we talk to Legion of Honor winning band director Wendi Davis about chamber music, matchup 1 of our Bourbon Bracket in something neat with Matt, and F WINTER!!! Download your own bourbon bracket and play along (if you are 21): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h2jLU0bhDbP-1ay2e-JVJKfCrZtmOG7f/view?usp=sharing Find our merch store at: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Sen...

In this week's episode we dive into the Star Wars CLONE WARS Animated Series.  Deep dive, Season 1, discuss some HATE MAIL, and ... FREEWAY ETIQUETTE!!! 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 week's episode we have a marching band show planning discussion with Jason Robb of JRobbDesigns who works with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps and award winning marching bands across the country including BOA Grand National finalist Dripping Springs.  How is marching band like the movie Moneyball?  Who is his favorite Jedi??  Did he and I just become best friends??  Find out all of...

Welcome to Season 3 of Cymbals & Cynicism.  Today we talk to OMEA Adjudicated Events Chair JD Latorre about upcoming AE events ... have something neat with Matt ... reveal Cyd's Bourbon Bracket ... and WORD FORMATTING IS THE WORST!!!! Bourbon Bracket Download PDF:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnHKwcJhslwpyHkM-hzJ-VY4sObOufkT/view?usp=sharing Bourbon Bracket Download JPF: https://driv...

On this episode we look back at some of Cyd's favorites from Season 2.  The GENIUS of Jason Robb ... Scary Drum Corps with Harrison ... something neat with Matt at the Weber Grill ... and POWERPOINTS!!! http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show