Best Marchingband Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 75 - CGL 12th July Decision 18:53

5M ago18:53

18:53

Episode 75 takes a brief look at the CGL decision to not change the 12th route for 2024. I discuss a little about if that is a good decision or not and what other options the CGL now have to address what they clearly see as issues with the 12th in its current state.

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Episode 74 - Derek Moore - Maiden City Accord 1:20:22

6M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

This months episode finds us in conversation with Derek Moore from the William King Memorial Flute Band and member of the North West Cultural Partnership. We follow up on the topic introduced in episode 73 regarding the CGLB proposal to introduce an approved bands register. Derek was a part of the team that drew up the Maiden City Accord, a collabo…

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Episode 73 - CGL Approved Bands Register 36:12

7M ago36:12

36:12

This episode is in response to the document released by the Belfast County Grand Lodge who are trying to establish an approved bands register for marching bands that are engaged by the Orange lodges in Belfast.I go through the rationale for the document as well as the process of application and the rules that bands are expected to sign up to and th…

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Episode 72 - David Hume MBE 1:25:08

8M ago1:25:08

1:25:08

This months podcast finds us in conversation with author, historian, TV and Radio show host David Hume.David is passionate about sharing the positives of our history and heritage and was instrumental in the openings of the two Museums of Orange Heritage.He has a wealth of historical knowledge that he seems to be able to just draw on any subject at …

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Made to Parade Podcast Episode 71 - Mervyn Gibson (GOLI) 1:01:06

9M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

The Made to Parade podcast is back! This is a special episode featuring the Grand Secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Mervyn Gibson. I caught up with Mervyn after the 12th to talk about a few issues that had come up just prior to the big day, namely the leaked documents concerning discussions around a potential change to the Belfast 12t…

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Made to Parade Podcast Episode 71 - Mervyn Gibson (Video) 1:01:06

9M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

The Made to Parade podcast is back! This is a special episode featuring the Grand Secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Mervyn Gibson. I caught up with Mervyn after the 12th to talk about a few issues that had come up just prior to the big day, namely the leaked documents concerning discussions around a potential change to the Belfast 12t…

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Wins and Losses for Band Battles 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

Greetings band folk!! Today we talk about news and upcoming events from marchingsport.com including giving props to someone that gave $500,000 dollars to their band program. Added connections to the marching podcast rollodex. We discuss the competition formula from the last episode. Why can't we give wins and losses to some of these battles? This p…

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Choppin It Up with Willie Snipes Jr 1:41:23

1+ y ago1:41:23

1:41:23

Introducing Willie Snipes Jr. Willie is the Assistant Band Director at Miles College and is a fan of the network. We are honored to talk with Professor Snipes, as he tells us the story of how Miles became one of the hotest programs in the country today.Tonight we meet Professor Snipes and find out where he is from, where he went to school and how h…

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Choppin It Up with William Thomas 40:26

1+ y ago40:26

40:26

Introducing William Thomas. Williams leads The Texas Brass Band, which combines the influences of jazz, r&b and hip-hop music into one unique sound. Find out more about William, The Texas Brass Band and where they get their influences from. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing, Kevin Peete of…

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Choppin It Up with Tim Hinton 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

29:44

Tim Hinton is a composer and arranger writing for concert bands marching bands and part of the host team of The Marching Roundtable. The Marching Roundtable is a place for discussion on important topics in the marching arts.Tim also serves as a consultant for all aspects of marching shows, from show concepts to drill and color guard. Tim marched wi…

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Choppin It Up with Timberly Smmons 30:19

1+ y ago30:19

30:19

Tonight we meet Timberly Smmons. Timberly is the creative mind behind MuzikMIll. Muzilk Mill is a radio network, a magazine, but also deals in fashion, music, video gams, books and more! We talk to Timberly to find out how she started Muzik Mill, what keeps her going and what she has planned for the future. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Mar…

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Choppin It Up with Thaddeus Dixon 1:02:13

1+ y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Introducing Thaddeus Dixon. Thaddeus is a professor of Psychology and attended Jackson State with our host. Thaddeus, using his educational expertise is doing something interesting in his discipline that benefits more than just the study of Psychology. Tonight we meet Thaddeus to find out more about his intriguing career. This podcast is brought to…

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Choppin It Up with TD Hollins 50:53

1+ y ago50:53

50:53

Introducing TD Hollins. TD is the director of bands at St. Augustine University. TD and I marched together at Johnson C Smith in 1996 and both of us transferred to different programs the following year. Today we meet TD to find out where he is from, where he went after Smith and how he became the Director of Bands at St. Augustine. This podcast is …

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Choppin It Up with Taylor Whitehead 30:04

1+ y ago30:04

30:04

Taylor Whitehead is the band director at Warren County HS in Warrenton, NC. Taylor marched tuba for Virginia State University. Warren County's band and drumline have been very successful in the National High Stepping Competitions. In addition, Taylor is the Vice President of the NC High Stepping Band Directors Association as well as on the Advisory…

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Choppin It Up with Tamala Lewis 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

30:08

Introducing Tamala Lewis. Tamala Lewis is the Home Depot Center Charitable Foundation & Community Affairs Director and a graduate of Spelman College. She coordinates the Battle of the Bands for high school students at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, CA. This battle of the bands gives exposure to show bands and allows directors to recruit in t…

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Choppin It Up with Stuart Pompel 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

Stuart Pompel was a founding instructor of Pacific Crest in 1993, and has served as its Executive Director since 1996. He has led the growth of the organization from a small performing group to a nationally recognized arts education organization, and a member of the Drum Corps International World Class. Stuart has nurtured relationships between Pac…

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Choppin It Up with Shamica Sweat 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

45:29

Introducing Shamica Sweat. Shamica works with a line of adult relationship products, as a woman to woman representative that helps to augment realtionships. Shamica went to high school with our host and before becoming an entrepeneur was a part of a championship team with our host and one of our previous Choppin It Up guest. Tonight, in the spirit …

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Choppin It Up with Robert Conner 29:50

1+ y ago29:50

29:50

Introducing Robert Conner of Cream Percussion. Robert is an engineer that started a percussion studio to educate youth on correct playing styles in percussion. Robert runs a free percussion clinic in Atlanta called the Citywide Atlanta Percussion Clinic. His objective is To engage students in the beginning, intermediate, and advanced approaches to …

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Choppin It Up with Rashad Watters 45:14

1+ y ago45:14

45:14

Introducing Rashad Watters. Rashad, a proud graduate of Hampton University, is the owner and founder of Block Band Music. Block Band Music & Publishing, LLC. is a company that caters to marching bands and concert bands across the country. Today we find out where Rashad is from and how he started Block Band Music. This podcast is brought to you by S…

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Choppin It Up with Norma T. Hollins 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

50:52

Introducing Norma T. Hollins. Norma is an entrepeneuer in the speech profession and develops programs and services that help individuals and organizations expand their view of themselves and what they can make possible. Thousands of people have benefited from her perspective and tools, while she continues to expand her current business. Tonight we …

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Choppin It Up with Steve Tirmenstein 1:12:38

1+ y ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Introducing Steve Tirmenstein, known to most of his students as Mr. T. Mr. Tirmenstein was the high school band director at Lutheran North High School in St. Louis, MO and was the middle school, junior high and high school band director for our host. Mr. Tirmenstein was someone special and also connected with our host to achieve superior ratings an…

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Choppin It Up with Michael Cowens 1:35:31

1+ y ago1:35:31

1:35:31

Introducing Michael Cowens. Michael is the Director of Bands at Fairley High School. Michael also serves as the head to the Fine Arts Department, an arranger and an adjudicator. Michael during his time in college was in a famous battle against our host and has an interesting story on the school he earned his degree. Tonight we find out where Michae…

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Choppin It Up with Marion Kendrick 1:05:07

1+ y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Introducing Marion Kendrick. Marion is a proud HBCU graduate and CEO of Center of Attention Entertainment and also works as a stand up comic and entertainment entrepreneur in Los Angeles, CA. Marion works hard in the industry to promote his brand and always expresses the importance of education and supporting HBCU's by hosting HBCU centered events …

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Choppin It Up with Mara Hall 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

37:16

Introducing Mara Hall. Mara is a proud graduate of Jackson State University and marched in the Sonic Boom with the host. Mara currently works as an actress in Hollywood! Find out how where Mara is from and her road to Southern California. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing, Kevin Peete of R…

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Choppin It Up with Manuel Powell 1:08:35

1+ y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Introducing Manuel Powell. Manuel is a senior and the drum major at Nansemond River High School in Suffolk, VA. Manuel was one of the students on our signing day show and announced to the world where he will be marching next year. Tonight we meet Manuel and find out about where he is from, his music experiences so far, and what career what he aspir…

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Choppin It Up with Maleta Wilson 33:17

1+ y ago33:17

33:17

Introducing Maleta Wilson. Maleta is the owner and founder of HBCU Campus Tours. HBCU Campus Tours sends kids from the southern California area to visit hbcu's in the south. She also marched at a top level HBCU marching band. Find out where Maleta is from, where she marched and why she started the HBCU Campus Tours. This podcast is brought to you b…

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Choppin It Up with Lolita Carter 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

31:29

Introducing Ms. Lolita Carter. Coach Carter is from Birmingham, AL and received her education in music from out west. Dominguez High School is one of the few show marching bands in the state of California and City Sound is a Drum and Bugle Corp group that competes DCI. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music…

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Choppin It Up with Lewis Suarez 39:41

1+ y ago39:41

39:41

Introducing Lewis Suarez. Lewis is a sophomore at Prarie View A&M studying Mass Communications and marches baritone in the marching band. We talk to Lewis about being latino in the marching band and being latino at a historically black college. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing, Kevin Peet…

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Choppin It Up with Kevin Thurman 1:28:17

1+ y ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Introducing Kevin Thurman. Kevin is a staffing consultant for Oxford Global Resources, but also travels the country competing in amateur athletics. Kevin went to high school with our host and was partner with our host in an after school class. Kevin has taken what he learned in that class and applied it to his life. It has evolved into a great hobb…

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Choppin It Up with Kendrick Gibson 44:05

1+ y ago44:05

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Introducing Kendrick Gibson. Kendrick is the CEO and founder of New You Image Consulting Services. Kendrick believes that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, so let him take your look from drab to fab! Kendrick was also college roommates with our host. Tonight we meet Kendrick and find out where he is from and how he started N…

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Choppin It Up with Kathleen Heuer 49:51

1+ y ago49:51

49:51

Introducing Kathleen Heuer. Kathleen is the Owner of Broken Chord Communications, the founder of Norwin Area Arts Council, and a fellow podcaster with Marketing Music Education. Kathleen has devoted her heart and expertise into informing the public about the benefits in music and/or education and we are honored to find out more about her, and how s…

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Choppin It Up with Julian Johnson 1:31:19

1+ y ago1:31:19

1:31:19

Introducing Julian Johnson. Julian is an Asset Management Accountant and Associate Pastor at Bethesda Temple Church in St. Louis, MO. Julian went to high school with our host and share lots of similarities in their educational development. Julian has always been a mature role model figure and that has helped the community in St. Louis during a time…

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Choppin It Up with Joshua Cousin 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

Introducing Joshua Cousin. Joshua is the site administrator for BandHead.Org and the CEO of Book Multimedia. Joshua has been an expert in Multimedia for show style bands for years and used his technology background to manage multiple sites for show style bands. Tonight we meet Joshua and find out where he is from and how he started Book Multimedia.…

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Choppin It Up with John Pickens 52:53

1+ y ago52:53

52:53

Introducing John Pickens. John is the owner and founder of Simply Dope Creative, a company that provides Logo creation, Business Card/Stationary Design, Brand Engineering, and Brand Marketing. John went to high school with our host and John has worked with some of our classmates with their businesses. John has also provided The Marching Podcast wit…

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Choppin It Up with Johnny Goodlow Jr 1:14:24

1+ y ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Introducing Johnny Goodlow Jr. Johnny is a educational administrator, researcher and music producer living in the midwest. Johnny grew up watching bands in one of the major football classics, and dreamed of marching in college, only later to become a major leader back home in his community. Tonight we meet Johnny to find out where he is from what a…

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Choppin It Up with John Needem II 1:02:45

1+ y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Introducing John Needem II. John is the owner of N 2 Fitness and another proud HBCU graduate that played in the high school band with our host. John is a walking example of hard work and another true entrepreneur with a story that will inspire young people. Tonight we meet John to find out where he went to school and how changing his lifestyle, ope…

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Choppin It Up with John Lennard 1:11:34

1+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Introducing John Lennard. John is an Assistant Band Director at Tuskeegee and one the first members of the 5th Quarter forum. John also marched for his band in college and a proud HBCU graduate that is making a difference in his community. John grew up in a deep area of music and band, and this has made a positive impact on his adulthood. Tonight w…

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Choppin It Up with Jason Fullman 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

51:00

Introduction Jason Fullman. Jason has an awesome degree from multiple Historically Black Colleges and is fullfilling a great career that not only allows him to travel all over the world but allowed for two guys from the midwest to meet in the Inland Empire of California under the Divine Nine, another empowering organization. Tonight we meet Jason t…

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Choppin It Up with Jason Elkins 47:13

1+ y ago47:13

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Introducing Jason Elkins. Jason is the owner and founder of Transparent a company that helps businesses grow by using social media. Jason has been using social media professionally since 2009. He taught the inaugural 400 level social media marketing class at Belmont in 2011 and 2012 and has conducted multiple clinics around middle Tennessee for bus…

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Choppin It Up with Jarrett Carter Sr 30:25

1+ y ago30:25

30:25

Introducing Jarrett Carter Sr. the creator of HBCU Digest and alumni of Morgan State University. Find out about Jarrett's roots and what made him start HBCU Digest. Jarrett will also give an account on what he does to keep the entity going, how we can help and provides us with an example on how we can get started with our own dreams and the sacrifi…

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Choppin It Up with James McDaniel 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

46:57

Introducing James McDaniel. James is the owner and founder of BandTube. BandTube is a channel that shows hbcu show style bands. Their mission is To Provide The Band World With The Highest Quality In Marching Band Videos. We talk to James tonight to find out where he is from and his road to creating BandTube.com. This podcast is brought to you by SA…

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Choppin It Up with Marice Bailey and The Jackson High School Trumpet Clinic 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

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On June 11-15, 2012 Jim Hill High School in Jackson, MS hosted a Trumpet Clinic for high school students. Marice Bailey was one of the instructors involved with the clinic. He will give us a recap of the events, and feedback he received from the event. The event is commendable and exactly what the marching podcast network wants to highlight for the…

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Choppin It Up with Jack Brayboy 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

51:00

Introducing Jack Brayboy. Jack is the President of Brayboy Communications INC and does Free Lance work with Public Broadcasting Service. Jack has a wonderful career in journalism and has worked in multiple compacities with sports, news and documentaries. Jack is also a friend of the family that provided a positive image for our host to grow. Tonigh…

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The Marching Podcast: Hello World 2 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

30:18

Greetings bandsmen!!!! This is the pilot for The 90 Degree Show. This episode will tell the world of what is to come and what to expect from the Marching Podcast profile, along with introducing the host, his background and what made him start this radio show. Using content from BandHead.org we will give the outline for the show and the avenue for p…

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The Marching Podcast: Hello World 15:08

1+ y ago15:08

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Greetings bandsmen!!!! This is the pilot for The 90 Degree Show. This episode will tell the world of what is to come and what to expect from the Marching Podcast profile, along with introducing the host, his background and what made him start this radio show. Using content from BandHead.org we will give the outline for the show and the avenue for p…

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The 90 Degree Show: Hazing and the Marching Band 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

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At this time there is national attention on black colleges specifically the marching band because of the tragic death of Robert Champion. Unfortunately this has happened before in bands and in greek orgainizations across the country but most people did not know that the marching band participated in this type of behaivor. Why does this type of hazi…

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Choppin It Up with Gregory Drane 1:44:36

1+ y ago1:44:36

1:44:36

Introducing Gregory Drane. Gregory is the new Director of Athletic Bands at Pennsylvania State University. Gregory also marched for one of our major HBCU marching bands and shares a similar bond with our host. Tonight, we find out where Gregory is from, where he marched in college and how he became the Head Band Director in the Big Ten Conference. …

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The 90 Degree Show: Goodbye to the Capital City Classic 30:21

1+ y ago30:21

30:21

Alcorn State University President M. Christopher Brown II announced the university's decision to discontinue the annual football matchup between Alcorn State and Jackson State in Jackson, MS. Alcorn has decided to exercise the university's home game status in this year's football game. The game will be played Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. in the Jack Spinks-M…

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The 90 Degree Show: Goodbye to the Capital City Classic II 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

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This is part 2 of the discussion from last week. Is this the best result for both schools involved? We bring back our co hosts and hope to entertain more Alcornites on the phone lines. We got some feedback from Alcorn nation this week and want to give them a platform. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music …

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Choppin It Up with Gerard Howard 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

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Introducing Gerard Howard. Gerard is the CEO and Founder of BandHead.org the best place for hbcu bands on the web. He is also a graduate of Jackson State University. Born in New Orleans, and attending the famous McDonogh 35 High School, Gerald is an innovator that has been recording bands for more than 15 years. This podcast is brought to you by SA…

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