Cymbals & Cynicism

By Robert H. Sloan

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 educatio

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The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.

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April 27, 2026 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 RAIN!!!

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47min
April 20, 2026 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 EMAIL!!!
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55min
April 13, 2026 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:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoAN4MdJ78RJ8a_chb4KFkHJlacbBt2Vp

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1h 24min
March 30, 2026 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, does he REALLY care about your social media, should you bring a suit case full of childhood memories???... AND MORE ... plus ... PARKING GARAGES!!
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1h 19min
March 23, 2026 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 ... THAT STUPID MCDONALD'S KIOSK!!
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42min
March 16, 2026 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 redo of the winning rant.
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1h 32min
March 09, 2026 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!!!

Rant Bracket:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yV2qEztdA2wXgKaLT9CnzAGUXxudixEF/view?usp=sharing

CYD'S BRACKET CHALLENGE!! No limit to the number of entries, only ONE winner per household. Entries must be submitted by 11:59pm Sunday March 15. Winners must submit their name and address to receive their prize package. We promise not to use your address for anything nefarious. There is NO LIMIT to the number of winners - everyone that picks all four correctly will receive a prize pack.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrXQeRXYusNRo9DDrgsKyWjJrAseMi5t0EdBL9U4oNmUvjXA/viewform?usp=header

Gone But Not Forgotten Drum Corps Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_a7mdWpEE&list=PLoAN4MdJ78RKnP6aJIeHVP-2sJYk34BNg

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1h 20min
March 02, 2026 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:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wycwlr353FwJRNX9Lioqk5VPnH4JJQRz/view?usp=sharing
Bourbon Bracket:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnHKwcJhslwpyHkM-hzJ-VY4sObOufkT/view?usp=drive_link
Merch Store:
http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@RobertHSloanRHSMusic
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1h 27min
February 23, 2026 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:
http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs
YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@RobertHSloanRHSMusic
Music Website:
http://rhsmusic.online
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1h 11min
February 16, 2026 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:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1solKyD4aTfSlB99tSg0B-IMShGnGxHRs/view?usp=sharing

YouTube Playlist of our Star Wars Episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoAN4MdJ78RLaSIn_nxhEwxAKubra7k4l

Merch Store:
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52min

FAQs about Cymbals & Cynicism:

How many episodes does Cymbals & Cynicism have?

The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.