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On A Water Break

On a Water Break

On A Water Break is a weekly podcast for everyone in the marching arts.If you’re talking about it at rehearsal, on the bus ride home, or during a water break — we’re probably planning to talk about it on an upcoming episode.This show is built for performers, instructors, designers, adjudicators, and marching arts enthusiasts who want to stay connected to what’s happening across the activity — without the fluff or the filter.Each week, our rotating panel of experienced hosts dives into: Marching

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2025 WGI Circuit Symposium Roundtable: Judge...

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2025/09/18

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.Host Ricardo Robinson‑Shinall (IG @ricardorrobinson) sits down with leaders from WGASC, NTCA, Pacific Performing Arts, MWCGC, and MAIN to unpack takeaways from the WGI Circuit Symposium: judge recruiting & pipelines, safety (PPP), the strengths of boutique circuits, facility-access myths, and growing the next generation of educators.PanelRicardo Robinson‑Shinall (host) • Brian Nunez (WGASC) • Arthur “Art” Grossman (NTCA) • Jonathan J. Brown (Pacific

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48:53

Remembering Eileen Cunningham, Portland Band Protests...

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2025/09/12

This week on On A Water Break, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of WGI Hall of Fame member Eileen Cunningham — the powerhouse behind St. Anne’s Neponset and a beloved mentor across the New England color guard community. Jeremy Denzer (@jeremydenzer) joins us to share personal stories about Eileen’s unmatched impact, from leading St. Anne’s to five world championships to shaping generations of performers and instructors.Plus, we dive into trending news, including: Portland, Oregon’s band

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🚨 Quick Sip Alert: WGI Circuit Symposium Updates...

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2025/09/11

We’re back with a Quick Sip from the 2025 WGI Circuit Symposium! Ricardo Robinson-Shinall chats with WGI’s Director of Operations, Bart Woodley, about circuit safety, leadership, and how WGI is uniting the marching arts in 2025 and beyond.🧠 Episode SummaryWe’re on the ground at the WGI Circuit Symposium, and Ricardo is bringing you a no-chairs-needed Quick Sip with the one and only Bart Woodley. In this short-form bonus episode, they dive into key takeaways from the symposium: from safety protocols

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53:24

DCI 2025 Wrap Up: OAWB Bonus – Correspondents Return...

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2025/09/08

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts—On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.Drum Corps International 2025 is in the books — and our correspondents are back to break it all down. From Boston Crusaders to Bluecoats to Carolina Crown, this bonus OAWB episode dives into finals week highs, Allentown ovations, Rose Bowl hype, and the tour stories that defined the summer.💬 Guests & Correspondents: Clara Bagwell — Boston Crusaders Front

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69:26

OSU Marching Band Inspires a 4-Year-Old & Twirl...

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2025/09/05

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.This week, we’re bringing the joy, the inspiration, and the sparkle 💫We meet Finley — a 4-year-old obsessed with the Ohio State University Marching Band — whose “drum major energy” is already making waves. Then, author and LGBTQ+ advocate Jase Peeples joins the pod to talk about his children’s book Twirl — a heartwarming story about embracing your sparkle, building confidence, and redefining what it means to shine on your own terms.Plus: co-host Jade Rhode

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54:59

Remembering Bruno Zuccala, Guard Glam & Burnout in...

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2025/08/29

From honoring a legend to surviving burnout in the band room — this week’s On A Water Break is a heart-forward deep dive into the realities of teaching, grieving, and slaying the glam game.🎙 Hosted by Nicole Younger, with guests Ricardo Robinson-Shinall, Whitney Stone, Trish O’Shea, and doctoral candidate Ryan Bronner, this episode brings equal parts sparkle and soul.💔 We begin with a tribute to Bruno Zuccala, a beloved figure in the color guard world whose recent passing has left a deep impact on

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36:00

Boston Crusaders Win, Band Trailer Theft & Choreo...

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2025/08/23

This week on On A Water Break, it’s all about nerves, leadership, representation, and celebrating unforgettable wins in the marching arts. Host Josh Smith is joined by new panelists Dalton Stout, Clara Bagwell, and Eric Levy — all making their podcast debut!The team kicks things off with their 32 Count Life Stories and a fun icebreaker: “What part of the marching band are you?” Clara relives her gold-medal summer with the Boston Crusaders, Dalton shares his journey from Nebraska to Colorado and

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63:07

From Cadet Guard to World Stage: Meridian WG, Heat...

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2025/08/16

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.This week on On A Water Break, Alicia Sharp (@aliciaoninsta2), Nicole Younger (@o2bnpjs), and special guests Angela & Adam Miller from Meridian Independent Winter Guard take us from the earliest days of cadet guard training to the thrill of performing at WGI World Championships. We talk about how they’ve built a program where members start in 3rd grade, stick around for years, and grow into confident, high-level performers.In the News, we dive into:•

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49:23

DCI 2025 Finals Buzz: Historic First Female Drum...

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2025/08/07

– First-ever female Penn State drum major, Brass Band tribute at Ozzy Osbourne’s celebration, and DCA/DCI crossover in Williamsport.On this week’s episode of On A Water Break, we’re gearing up for DCI Championships in Indianapolis, August 8–9, 2025! Stephen McCarrick (@stephenmccarrick) is joined by Nicole Younger (@o2bnpjs), Chris Green (@virtualassistantdirector), and Lori Winschel (@lori.winschel) for five packed segments filled with history-making news, live-from-the-field insights, tech tips,

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69:16

Legacy Drum Corps launch, Cadets heritage preserved,...

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2025/08/01

** Legacy Drum Corps launch, Cadets heritage preserved, and Chuck Mangione tribute.**On this week’s episode of On A Water Break, the summer season ramps up! Host Trish O’Shea is joined by Sadie Wallace, Justin Siegmund, Tommy Maiello, and Eric Sabach for five packed segments filled with marching arts history, breaking news, and tech tips.🎺 32 Count Life Stories & Interviews: Sadie Wallace traces her journey from Baton Twirling Champion to legendary instructor across East Coast corps. Eric

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55:37

Water Break Weekly: Drum Corps History, Shower...

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2025/07/25

Drum Corps History, Shower Anthems & Duct‑Tape Marching Tux TriumphYour All‑Access Pass to the Marching Arts. A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts—On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.This week hosts Nicole Younger, Jackie Brown, and Trish O’Shea welcome Tai Nelson from Ty Talks DCI (@taitalksdci) to dive into the deeper story behind drum corps—from academic roots to Instagram education and yes, shower anthems.Surprise guest Nicholas Moore (@BrasstapeBandKid on IG, @BrassTape

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60:53

Water Break Weekly: DCI Tours, Title I Triumphs &...

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2025/07/18

Welcome to On A Water Break—your all-access pass to the marching arts! This week, Stephen is joined by Jackie Brown, Woody Woodward, and two special guests: legendary Chuck Henson (@chuckhenson1) of Bands of America and broadcaster, and Joe Brown, the powerhouse educator behind Elizabeth HS, NJ.In this episode: 32 Count Life Stories from Chuck (“the big voice in the big stadium at the big band show!”) and Joe (“Joe Bama” of Title I band fame). Sideline Scoop:Clark Atlanta University Mighty

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83:03

On A Water Break: Water Break Weekly – DCI All-Age...

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2025/07/12

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall (@ricardorrobinson) • Stephen McCarrick (@stephenmccarrick)Co-host: Trish O’Shea (@trishdish1002)Guest Hosts: Michelle Adcock (@michelleainpa) of the Hawthorne Caballeros (https://hawthornecaballeros.org) • Nick Coppock (@cantstopcop) of the Bushwackers (https://www.bushwackers.org)Episode Summary:We kick off the inaugural DCI All-Age season with your full panel: news headlines, a 60-Second Tech Block on video-feedback drills, a Water We Doing? rant on online negativity, and

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41:37

On A Water Break With Neal Bright: Savannah Bananas...

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2025/07/07

Welcome to On A Water Break—your sideline pass to the world of drum corps, marching band, color guard, and the marching arts! In this bonus “With” episode, host Stephen McCarrick sits down with Neal Bright, drummer for the Savannah Bananas Pep Band, to unpack six seasons of stunt drumming, pre-game pageantry, viral social-media fame—and the reality of balancing it all around a school-day teaching career.Episode Segments 32-Count Life StoryNeal’s lightning-fast origin: Effingham, GA → Georgia

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55:19

Water Break Weekly: Duct-Tape Uniform, Brent Becker...

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2025/07/04

This week, your hosts—Jackie Brown (@spintronixguard), Stephen McCarrick (@stephenmccarrick), Ricardo Robinson-Shinall (@RicardoRRobinson) and Trish O’Shea (@trishdish1002)—sit down with: Brent Becker (uniform designer extraordinaire; IG: @bbecker_designs) Nicholas Moore (Duck Brand “Stuck at Prom” finalist; IG: @BrasstapeBandKid, TikTok: @BrassTape) Brandon Worf of Drum Corps AF Podcast (IG: @drumcorpsafpodcast | https://drumcorpsaf.com)What’s on the sideline this week? 32-Count Life Stories

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67:49

Water Break Weekly: Inside Pride Guards, Parade...

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2025/06/27

🎙️ Welcome to On A Water Break — your sideline pass to the world of drum corps, marching band, color guard, and the marching arts!This week, we’re turning the spotlight on LGBTQIA+ performers, educators, and community leaders who are making Pride not just a celebration—but a statement.🫶 Host Ricardo Robinson-Shinall and co-host Whitney Stone are joined by an all-star panel: Cameron Elliott, former Artistic Director for the World Pride Marching Band and longtime leader with Charlotte Pride Band

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77:10

OAWB Water Break Weekly - DCI Training Buzz, Corps...

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2025/06/20

-Boston Crusaders & Crown check in, the Band Director Marching Band returns, and Marc Whitlock shares decades of creative insight from the field to the stands.On this week’s episode of On A Water Break, the summer season is officially underway! Nicole Younger is joined by Christopher Rutt, Jackson Goudreau, and Joey Montes for five packed segments filled with drum corps updates, marching band nostalgia, and legendary design advice.🎺 Special guest Marc Whitlock (Academy, Cavaliers, Cadets) kicks

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60:41

On A Water Break: Water Break Weekly – NEW Pride...

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2025/06/14

This week, your sideline squad Jackie Brown (@spintronixguard), Nicole Younger (@o2binpjs), Stephen McCarrick (@stephen.mccarrick), Christine from Guard Closet (@guardcloset), Jeremy from Drum Corps Today, Cynthia Bernard (@cynthiabern), and guest Dylan Watson (@that_dude_dylan18) are bringing the energy and insight you’ve been waiting for.We’re back with fresh takes and fire updates:Dylan shares what it was really like spinning on stairs, performing with drag queens, and surviving a single

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ON A WATER BREAK BONUS: MARCHING BAND EQUIPMENT SCAMS...

On A Water Break ·

2025/06/06

Bonus Episode • Equipment Scams • Buyer & Seller Best PracticesEver encounter a “too-good-to-be-true” listing for marching band gear online? In this bonus episode, host Nicole Younger sits down with band educators Christine Ream (@guardcloset), Erica Owens (@urkuh_spins), and Rose Crow (@r0secr0w) to unpack firsthand accounts of attempted equipment fraud. They discuss the red-flag warning signs, share real victim experiences, and lay out practical steps every program can take to protect booster

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39:51

Twirling, Tech Blocks & TikToks: Jacob Cline Joins...

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2025/05/30

This week on On a Water Break, Nicole Younger is back hosting a twirl-tastic episode packed with passion, performance, and positivity! She’s joined by Ashlee Amos and Ohio State’s own Jacob Cline (@jacob.cline.161), and they’re diving into everything from the pipeline between twirling and color guard to the world of college twirling auditions and what it's like being a male twirler building a platform and community online.💥 Kicking things off with Jacob’s 32-Count Life Story, we learn how this

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