Best Paul And Griff Podcasts (2024)

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Commissioning for Dummies 30:18

8h ago30:18

30:18

Brian and Nick talk about commissioning a composer to write or arrange a piece for you and your ensemble. With their experience on both sides of the commission, they talk about the commissioning process from things to consider before asking all the way to how to reach out to composers to ask for the commission.…

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Two Tacos High Goes to the International Handbell Symposium! 33:35

20d ago33:35

33:35

Brian and Nick recap their week in Hamamatsu, Japan at the 21st International Handbell Symposium!

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Two Tacos High Symposium Special, with Arthur Syin 38:58

10d ago38:58

38:58

Two Tacos High spends a night out at the International Handbell Symposium, joined by Handbell Ringers of Japan International Liaison, Arthur Syin.

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2024 National Seminar Recap 55:21

2M ago55:21

55:21

Nick and Brian recap their week at the 2024 National Handbell Seminar in Hartford, CT and the many hats they wore throughout the week!

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The Road to International Symposium, Part 3 with Tim Willetts 55:08

3M ago55:08

55:08

Brian and Nick talk to Executive Director of the International Handbell Committee, Tim Willetts about what makes International Handbell Symposia special to him, his role as Executive Director of the IHC, and a preview of the 2026 Symposium in Aberdeen, Scotland!

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Handbell Hangout - Choosing Repertoire with Griff Gall and P.L. Grove 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Griff Gall P.L. Grove join us to talk about choosing repertoire for your ensemble or event, and the many considerations that go into choosing appropriate repertoire for the situation.

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The Road to International Symposium, Part 2 with Ali O'Connell 54:39

4M ago54:39

54:39

Brian and Nick talk with Australian handbell ringer and director Ali O'Connell about the handbell programs in Australia, experiences at past International Symposia, and even start making plans for the 2026 symposium in Aberdeen!

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Buyer Be-aware! 54:03

4M ago54:03

54:03

Brian and Nick talk about where to buy all things handbells, including tips for buying from your traditional handbell suppliers, alternative sources for regularly used handbell products, and what to look for when buying and selling used sets of bells.

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Handbell Hangout - One Year Anniversary with Dean Jensen, Paul Weller, Derek Nance, and Bryce Nance 1:01:51

5M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Brian and Nick are joined by the original handbell podcasters, Dean Jensen and Paul Weller as well as Derek and Bryce Nance from the Handbell Brothers' Blog to celebrate the one year anniversary of Two Tacos High

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Have Bells, Will Travel, with Tessique Houston and Genevieve “GeeBee” Hanson 51:58

6M ago51:58

51:58

Brian and Nick talk with Tessique Houston, Equipment Manager for Sonos, and Genevieve Hanson, Assistant to the Director of Music at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, about how their ensembles tour and travel, and how they transport all of the necessary equipment that comes with bell ringing!

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The Road to International Symposium, Part 1 with Damien Lim 36:04

6M ago36:04

36:04

Brian and Nick talk with Damien Lim, Executive Director of Handbell Ringers of Singapore and Principal Conductor & Artistic Director for the Ministry of Bellz about handbell programs in Singapore, experiences at past Symposia, and what we are looking forward to at this upcoming Symposium!

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Start C̶o̶m̶p̶o̶s̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ Composing Today! 55:02

7M ago55:02

55:02

Nick and Brian talk about their start composing and arranging, what you need to get started composing yourself, and some tips and tricks they learned from their experience writing and publishing.

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The Great Handbell Myth-Bust 58:32

7M ago58:32

58:32

Brian and Nick take on some of the biggest handbell myths and misconceptions (and throw in a few physics and history lessons in the process!)

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Handbell Hangout - Composers Roundtable with Sandra Eithun, Michael Joy, and Jason Krug 1:08:43

8M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

Sandy Eithun, Mike Joy, and Jason Krug join us for a Handbell Hangout where they discuss their background in composing for handbells, their writing process, and their favorite pieces by other composers.

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Do You Want to Start a Bell Choir? 37:38

8M ago37:38

37:38

Now that you have that earworm in your head, join Nick and Brian as they talk through the process of starting a handbell ensemble at your church along with tips and tricks for finding equipment, recruiting, and finding appropriate repertoire.

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Two Tacos High's 2024 Preview 35:11

9M ago35:11

35:11

Brian and Nick give a preview of 2024 handbell events - local, national, and international! We also give a preview of what to expect from a few of this year's upcoming episodes!

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Podcast of the Bells 50:15

9M ago50:15

50:15

There's no escaping it when you play bells around the holidays. Join Nick and Brian as they review some of the many different handbell arrangements of "that bell tune", Carol of the Bells.

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The Two Tacos High Handbell Ensemble Presents.... 41:47

10M ago41:47

41:47

Nick and Brian plan a concert program for the first Two Tacos High Handbell Ensemble holiday concert!

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Handbell Hangout - Thanksgiving with Greg Hanson, Eric Hanson, and Diane Seemann 54:03

10M ago54:03

54:03

Brothers Eric and Greg, and mother Diane join us for a Thanksgiving themed Handbell Hangout to talk family traditions, favorite childhood memories, and poolside parakeets!

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Two Tacos High Halloween Special 31:54

11M ago31:54

31:54

Nick and Brian talk Halloween traditions, Halloween songs we think would work well on bells, and talk about what some of you have done for Halloween with your ensembles.

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Get to Know Your Handbell Musicians of America Board! 1:04:06

12M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Newly elected President-Elect Kathryn Jurado, and At-Large Members Lynn Atkins, Dave Harris, and Kath Wissinger join us to talk about what got them into handbells, how they got connected with the Guild, and their plans for the next 6 years on the Board of Handbell Musicians of America.

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Strategies for Effective Rehearsals 38:27

12M ago38:27

38:27

Nick and Brian talk about their experience leading rehearsals in school, church, and community group settings, and tips that they use to get the most out of their rehearsal time.

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Handbell Hangout - To Glove or Not To Glove 47:45

1y ago47:45

47:45

Gloves or no gloves? Michèle Sharik, Josh Fitzgerald, and Justin Wooten join us to in a special Handbell Hangout episode to answer the biggest question in handbells!

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Back to School! with Greig Ashurst and Rob Riker 43:37

1y ago43:37

43:37

Fellow music educators Greig Ashurst and Rob Riker join us to talk about how they start the school year, curricula and resources they use in the classroom, and also morph suits and PVC instruments!

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A Handbell Can Make How Many Sounds?!? with Dr. Christian Guebert 44:15

1y ago44:15

44:15

Dr. Christian Guebert joins us to talk about his dissertation on the "Timbral Use of the Handbell Ensemble", proposals for the handbell ensemble to reach its full potential, and the importance of connecting the handbell world with the greater musical world.

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Handbells in a public school?! with Corbin Rasmussen 42:31

1y ago42:31

42:31

Nick and Brian talk with winner of the National Seminar Handbell Commons Raffle, Corbin Rasmussen about how he got into handbells and is working to spread handbells throughout public schools in Idaho!

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National Seminar Recap with Two Minutes for Two Tacos 37:09

1y ago37:09

37:09

Brian and Nick recap the 2023 Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar in Irving, TX and feature the Two Minutes for Two Tacos interviews from our booth at the Handbell Commons.

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Handbell Hangout - Technique Tier List with Gillian Erlenborn and Cam Carter 1:15:18

1y ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Gillian Erlenborn and Cam Carter join us for our first Handbell Hangout as we debate and rank handbell techniques!

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Scratching That Ringing Itch 20:18

1+ y ago20:18

20:18

Itching for more handbells? Nick and Brian talk about the many handbell events taking place over the summer, from Area Festivals to Bay View to church music conferences.

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We’re Going to Disn-....checks notes National Seminar! with Linda Onorevole 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

29:23

Executive Director of Handbell Musicians of America, Linda Onorevole joins us to talk about plans for the upcoming National Seminar event, what the Guild is looking forward to in the future, and a little bit of 80s rock!

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The Origin Story with Michael Kastner 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

30:58

Conductor, clinician, and solo ringer Michael Kastner joins us to talk about the origin story of the phrase "two tacos high", the history of SEE and STEP, and his experience teaching (and of course continuing to learn) at handbell events around the country.

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WhWaGo? WaGoPodcast! with Tim Waugh 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

28:14

Conductor and composer Tim Waugh joins us to talk about the Washington Independent School Handbell (WISH) Festival, what it's like to prepare for a youth festival, and where in the world handbells have taken him.

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Welcome to Two Tacos High! 23:17

1+ y ago23:17

23:17

So we have a podcast, but who are we and why are we talking to you about handbells? Plus - What to expect from future episodes.

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Review Revisit Special 1999 Film Review - #Project99 33:20

3y ago33:20

33:20

Matrix, Toy Story 2, Blair Witch & Austin Powers 2 1999 Review Revisit Special Paul and Griff are here with project99 a weekly film review as we look at the greatest year in film 1999! We talk memories, options as well as judging with our new ranking system SoundtrackPlot/Originality Longevity Cast(Genre Bonus)How will this classic stand up to the …

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Big Daddy 1999 Film Review - #Project99 32:50

3y ago32:50

32:50

Big Daddy 1999 reviewPaul and Griff are here with project99 a weekly film review as we look at the greatest year in film 1999! We talk memories, options as well as judging with our new ranking system SoundtrackPlot/Originality Longevity Cast(Genre Bonus)How will this classic stand up to the rest of the class…

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Paul & Griff’s Weekly Movie News 07/12/21 40:08

3y ago40:08

40:08

BONG!!! Paul and Griff and back with all your weekly film news and trailers! You don’t want to miss it

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Human Traffic 1999 Film Review - #Project99 26:35

3y ago26:35

26:35

Human Traffic 1999 reviewPaul and Griff are here with project99 a weekly film review as we look at the greatest year in film 1999! We talk memories, options as well as judging with our new ranking system SoundtrackPlot/Originality Longevity Cast(Genre Bonus)How will this classic stand up to the rest of the class…

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Paul & Griff’s Weekly Movie News 30/11/21 29:21

3y ago29:21

29:21

BONG!!! Paul and Griff and back with all your weekly film news and trailers! You don’t want to miss it

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Paul & Griff’s Weekly Movie News 23/11/21 41:16

3y ago41:16

41:16

BONG!!! Paul and Griff and back with all your weekly film news and trailers! You don’t want to miss it

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Bone Collector 1999 Film Review - #Project99 36:25

3y ago36:25

36:25

Bone Collector 1999 reviewPaul and Griff are here with project99 a weekly film review as we look at the greatest year in film 1999! We talk memories, options as well as judging with our new ranking system SoundtrackPlot/Originality Longevity Cast(Genre Bonus)How will this classic stand up to the rest of the class…

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Paul & Griff’s Weekly Movie News 16/11/21 36:16

3y ago36:16

36:16

BONG!!! Paul and Griff and back with all your weekly film news and trailers! You don’t want to miss it

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10 things I hate about you - 1999 Film Review - #Project99 29:25

3y ago29:25

29:25

10 things I hate about you 1999 reviewPaul and Griff are here with project99 a weekly film review as we look at the greatest year in film 1999! We talk memories, options as well as judging with our new ranking system SoundtrackPlot/Originality Longevity Cast(Genre Bonus)How will this classic stand up to the rest of the class…

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Paul & Griff’s Weekly Movie News 09/11/21 39:37

3y ago39:37

39:37

BONG!!! Paul and Griff and back with all your weekly film news and trailers! You don’t want to miss it

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Man on the Moon 1999 Film Review - #Project99 33:09

3y ago33:09

33:09

Man on the Moon 1999 reviewPaul and Griff are here with project99 a weekly film review as we look at the greatest year in film 1999! We talk memories, options as well as judging with our new ranking system SoundtrackPlot/Originality Longevity Cast(Genre Bonus)How will this classic stand up to the rest of the class…

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Paul & Griff’s Weekly Movie News 02/11/21 37:18

3y ago37:18

37:18

BONG!!! Paul and Griff and back with all your weekly film news and trailers! You don’t want to miss it

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End of Days 1999 Film Review - #Project99 31:46

3y ago31:46

31:46

End of days 1999 reviewPaul and Griff are here with project99 a weekly film review as we look at the greatest year in film 1999! We talk memories, options as well as judging with our new ranking system SoundtrackPlot/Originality Longevity Cast(Genre Bonus)How will this classic stand up to the rest of the class…

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Paul & Griff’s Weekly Movie News 26/10/21 34:23

3y ago34:23

34:23

BONG!!! Paul and Griff and back with all your weekly film news and trailers! You don’t want to miss it

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Never Been Kissed 1999 Film Review - #Project99 32:25

3y ago32:25

32:25

Never Been Kissed 1999 reviewPaul and Griff are here with project99 a weekly film review as we look at the greatest year in film 1999! We talk memories, options as well as judging with our new ranking system SoundtrackPlot/Originality Longevity Cast(Genre Bonus)How will this classic stand up to the rest of the class…

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Paul & Griff’s Weekly Movie News 19/10/21 31:57

3y ago31:57

31:57

BONG!!! Paul and Griff and back with all your weekly film news and trailers! You don’t want to miss it

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Fight Club 1999 Film Review - #Project99 38:32

3y ago38:32

38:32

Fight Club 1999 reviewPaul and Griff are here with project99 a weekly film review as we look at the greatest year in film 1999! We talk memories, options as well as judging with our new ranking system SoundtrackPlot/OriginallLongevity Cast(Genre Bonus)How will this classic stand up to the rest of the class…

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