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
60 episodes
Programming for Band Part 2 with Dr. Rob Deemer
On this week's episode Dr. Rob Deemer of SUNY at Fredonia and the Institute for Composer Diversity joins me to discuss programming for band and more! Don't miss PART 2 of this great discussion! If you missed Part 1 last week go back...
Programming for Band Part 1 with Dr. Rob Deemer
On this week's episode Dr. Rob Deemer of SUNY at Fredonia and the Institute for Composer Diversity joins me to discuss programming for band and more! Don't miss PART 1 of this great discussion!The merch store:
C&C Top 10-a-Mania
On this week's episode ... Top 10 lists C&C style. Harrison, Cathy, and Matt join me to rank Drum Corps Show TITLES ... Star Wars PLANETS ... and Bourbon BOTTLES. The Merch Store:
Heeeere Kitty Kitty Kitty
On this week's episode... Kitty Cat Zygerrian Slavers ... Anakin's Childhood Trauma... and why Obi Wan STILL DOES NOTHING!! Plus - Happy, Not Satisfied.Visit our Merch Store:http:...
As the Umbara Turns
On this week's episode Jedi Master Pong Krell takes command of the 501st on the shadow planet of Umbara. Things go just fine, right?? RIGHT??? Join us to find out!The Merch Store:
Anakin's New Best Friend
In this week's episode we cover Clone Wars Season 3 Episodes 18, 19 and 20 The Citadel arc. Do we save Master Piell? Whose idea was the carbon freezing? And does Anakin have a NEW best friend?? Find out these answers AND...
Anakin's Fall - Beta Test Demo Version
On this week's episode one of our FAVORITE Clone Wars Arcs - MORTIS we meet the Mortis God's, Anakin battles the dark side, we have magic daggers, mysterious monasteries, and god-like beings speaking in riddles, evil possessed Ashoka .... what ...
2026 DCI Wrap-Up
On this week's episode Harrison joins me to wrap up the 2026 DCI Season including favorites, dislikes, blind rankings and a preview of 2027... AND ... DRILL CHART INSTRUCTIONS!!!Merch Store:
DCI 101 Back to the FUN-damentals
On this week's episode DCI "newbie" (and our producer) Cathy stops by to ask DCI questions she's always wondered AND ... set those daily marching band goals!Our merch store:
Happy Cyd-Aversary
On this week's episode Matt joins us for a look back at one year of Cymbals & Cynicism.Merch store:http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs
Star Wars 101: Back to the Basics
On this week's episode ... STAR WARS 101: Back to the Basics ... and ... cellphone nonsense!!Merch Store:http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs
Sousa Part 2 with Rod Miller
On this week's episode - PART 2 of my discussion with John Philip Sousa enthusiast and impersonator Rod Miller including did Sousa HATE french horns?... did Sousa invent the Sousaphone??... and why isn't there a professional Sousa Band?? ...
Sousa Part 1 with Enthusiast and Impressionist Rod Miller
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
She's One ... Bad ... MOTHER
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:
C&C Fathers' Day Special
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 .... A...
99 Problems But a Clone Ain't One
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...
DCI 2026 RESULTS (aka predictions)
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 ...
Teacher Mental Health with Nicole Byrum
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:
Revenge of the Fett
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)????
The Women of the Galaxy Far Far Away
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:
HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!!
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:
A New Chapter with Dane Newlove
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 RA...
Get 'em and Keep 'em with Jen Beair
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...
Drums in a Gym with Nick Riley of ConneXus
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:
An Interview on Interviewing with Superintendent Bob Fischer
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, doe...