Cymbals & Cynicism

By Robert H. Sloan

Cymbals & Cynicism - a podcast where there are no limits on topics or sarcasm. Marching band and Star Wars are central to Bob's history as a nerd, but his love for perfectly smoked BBQ, music a

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February 09, 2026 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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54min
February 02, 2026 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!!!

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January 26, 2026 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!!!
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50min
January 19, 2026 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 Dripping Springs. How is marching band like the movie Moneyball? Who is his favorite Jedi?? Did he and I just become best friends?? Find out all of that AND MORE....
... plus ... WATCH WHERE YOU ARE DRIVING!!!
Homework for next week.. watch Clone Wars Season 1 episodes 1, 10, 11-12, 19-21 and 22. We'll be discussing these episodes next week. Extra credit ... add episodes 2-3.
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1h 19min
January 12, 2026 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!!!!
Bourbon Bracket Download PDF:
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Bourbon Bracket Download JPF:
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1h 26min
December 29, 2025 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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1h 12min
December 22, 2025 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 Christmas Music Playlist on Spotify:
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47min
December 15, 2025 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).
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December 08, 2025 "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 SPECIAL!!

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54min
December 01, 2025 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!!

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FAQs about Cymbals & Cynicism:

How many episodes does Cymbals & Cynicism have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.