Our beloved friend, father, educator, and host Thom Shearer passed away from cancer after a very long fight.  He is remembered in this episode by some of his closest friends.  Chris Dufault, Chris Correia, Keith MacGillivary, and David Landers are joined by our host Stephen to remember Thom .  Many thanks to everyone who participated.  RIP THOM

Our beloved friend, father, educator, and host Thom Shearer passed away from cancer after a very long fight. He is remembered in this episode by some of his closest friends. Chris Dufault, Chris Correia, Keith MacGillivary, and David Landers are joined by our host Stephen to remember Thom . Many thanks to everyone who participated. RIP THOM

Our beloved friend, father, educator, and host Thom Shearer passed away from cancer after a very long fight. &nbsp;He is remembered in this episode by some of his closest friends. &nbsp;Chris Dufault, Chris Correia, Keith MacGillivary, and David Landers are joined by our host Stephen to remember Thom . &nbsp;Many thanks to everyone who participated. &nbsp;RIP THOM

A Tribute to Thom Shearer

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:<ul> <li>Marching arts news and major stories shaping the activity</li> <li>Real conversations about band, color guard, drumline, drum corps, twirling, and parade performance</li> <li>Educational insights you can actually use in rehearsal</li> <li>Opinion, accountability, and culture conversations that reflect what people are really dealing with</li> <li>Community highlights and wins worth celebrating</li></ul>You’ll hear recurring segments like:<ul> <li>Marching Arts News — stories that matter, with context and discussion</li> <li>60 Second Tech Block — focused, practical teaching ideas in under a minute</li> <li>Water We Doing?! — calling out habits, trends, and choices that deserve a second look</li> <li>Gush &amp; Go — quick shoutouts to people, programs, and moments moving the activity forward</li></ul>On A Water Break isn’t about hot takes for clicks or recycled press releases. It’s about thoughtful conversation, lived experience, and sharing perspectives from people who have marched, taught, designed, judged, and produced at every level of the activity.Whether you’re in the middle of band camp, winter guard season, drum corps tour, or just missing rehearsal life — this podcast is your place to stay plugged in.🎧 New episodes release weekly🌐 Learn more at: https://www.onawaterbreak.com📺 Watch on YouTube or listen on all major podcast platforms💧 Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.🎙️ A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands &amp; Behind the Scenes.

Education

Arts

Music

Performing Arts

How To

Visual Arts

Music Commentary

Music Interviews

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 arts news and major stories shaping the activity Real conversations about band, color guard, drumline, drum corps, twirling, and parade performance Educational insights you can actually use in rehearsal Opinion, accountability, and culture conversations that reflect what people are really dealing with Community highlights and wins worth celebratingYou’ll hear recurring segments like: Marching Arts News — stories that matter, with context and discussion 60 Second Tech Block — focused, practical teaching ideas in under a minute Water We Doing?! — calling out habits, trends, and choices that deserve a second look Gush & Go — quick shoutouts to people, programs, and moments moving the activity forwardOn A Water Break isn’t about hot takes for clicks or recycled press releases. It’s about thoughtful conversation, lived experience, and sharing perspectives from people who have marched, taught, designed, judged, and produced at every level of the activity. Whether you’re in the middle of band camp, winter guard season, drum corps tour, or just missing rehearsal life — this podcast is your place to stay plugged in. 🎧 New episodes release weekly 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.onawaterbreak.com 📺 Watch on YouTube or listen on all major podcast platforms 💧 Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. 🎙️ A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.

Share A Tribute to Thom Shearer

Sign up to save your podcasts

A Tribute to Thom Shearer

A Tribute to Thom Shearer

More shows like On A Water Break

Stuff You Should Know

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Savage Lovecast

Sibling Rivalry

The Aged Out Podcast

Dateline NBC

The Boulet Brothers' Creatures of the Night

SmartLess

The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya

The Drum Corps Coffee Shop Podcast

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Flags In A Gym: A Colorguard Podcast

ReLiving Single