Cymbals & Cynicism
Cymbals & Cynicism - a podcast about ALL of the things we love, SOME of the things that we hate, and this whacky adventure that we call LIFE. What do we love?? Mostly music education, Star Wars, and bourbon. What do we hate?? All kinds of stuff from bad drivers to technology blunders and everything in between.
Join us each Monday morning for the ultimate in reflections and rantings on ... Cymbals & Cynicism.
Episodes
35 episodes
What Happens on Mandalore, Stays on Mandalore
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 ... THA...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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41:41
Cyd's March Madness Bracket Spectacular!
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 re...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:31:48
March Forth!!
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!!!R...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:19:05
MORE Adventures in MS Band with Dr. Rachel J Maxwell
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:26:05
Adventures in Middle School Band with Dr. Rachel J Maxwell
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:
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:10:29
Battles & Zombies & Worms ... Oh My!
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:
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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51:27
Everyone Loves a Heist ... or Three
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
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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53:11
Music with Friends with Wendi Davis
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 a...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:04:18
Animated Star Wars is the BEST Star Wars
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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49:07
The REAL Genius of Jason Robb
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 D...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:18:44
The JD Stands for Joyful Dude
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!!!!<...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:25:19
Cyd's Season 2 Favs
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!!!
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:11:02
The Jolliest Episode this Side of the Nuthouse
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 Chri...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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46:55
C&C Holiday Top 10s
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:
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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59:45
"I'm a Teacher", with Jay Wardeska
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 SPECI...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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53:14
Revenge of the Cyd
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:
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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59:45
Pass the Deviled Eggs and No One Gets Hurt
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!!V...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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49:14
I, Too, Hate Sand
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!!M...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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43:21
How Plymouth-Canton Stole My Heart
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: ht...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:47
Do the Prequels Suck?
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:<...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:17
Eventum Irae
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.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:40:32
Love and Honor
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 q...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:04:26
We Can't We Won't and We Don't Stop
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, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:04:27