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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September 08, 2025 Latorre Rhymes with "NOT a Bore"
On this episode we talk with Ohio Music Education Association Adjudicated Events Chair JD Latorre about the opening of OMEA MB Contest season. Plus we are grilling salmon and also 'tis the season for PUMPKIN SPICE.
OMEA Calendar of Events link: https://portal.omea-ohio.org/members/calendar4_responsive.php?org_id=OMEA

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1h 17min
September 01, 2025 I Love You. I Know.
On this episode - a fan boy deep dive into Episode 5 The Empire Strikes Back. Why Degobah? Did Anakin need counseling? What was the original Vader dialogue? Plus my running journey and SPORTS SALARIES!!
Relevant Links:
Prowse as Vader 1: https://youtu.be/Bu25_60-2uU?si=lrKf5bpdTyBO2-wx
Prowse as Vader 2: https://youtu.be/KQFho0_G1VI?si=rmNcJqC6P_JEqroU

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52min
August 25, 2025 This IS the Podcast You're Looking For
On this episode - a deep dive into Episode 4 A New Hope, something neat with Matt, and PEOPLE WHO STAND UP ON PLANES!!
Relevant links:
The ORIGINAL release of the opening sequence: https://youtu.be/iXDnFYu91vY?si=Db2IHgwZeBl4OAOh
Death Star Bombing Run vs WW2 Movie: https://youtu.be/lNdb03Hw18M?si=RzFTRmdjdNzebVy6
Star Wars Inspired By: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUM-4jbTybw
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August 18, 2025 Strike Up the Band
On this episode we talk to retired band director Dane Newlove about his time with the St. Marys All Brass Band and Bob Spath about running for a lifetime plus a preview of this year's Van Wert HS XC team. Plus ... WHY ACRONYMS MATTER!!
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1h 11min
August 11, 2025 Use the Force. No, REALLY - Use It!!
In this episode ... STAR WARS... brisket on the smoker... something neat with Matt... and more!
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42min
August 04, 2025 Back in My Day ...
Welcome to Cymbals & Cynicism. It's a podcast where I talk about all of the things I love, some of the things I hate, and this whacky adventure we call life. In today's episode Drum Corps Finals predictions, my running journey, Finale vs. Dorico and ... PEOPLE WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT DRUM CORPS!!

DCI Links of the week to shows we referenced in this episode:
Boston Crusaders NEW closer: https://youtu.be/3XkFcP_6WzI?si=UQm5P489-2uBuVQj
Boston Crusaders Full Show (minus new ending): https://youtu.be/OQiXlVbPzAs?si=l3MwWNIkDRJZzxiy
Bluecoats: https://youtu.be/d6UqkbhRERk?si=RliphU7uj24XRR76
Santa Clara Vanguard: https://youtu.be/ZQqylVtxpF8?si=w8pyRoMHCaS2gtv_
Mandarins: https://youtu.be/Mh5UObTuLYY?si=kRSs2Gofia0Om57r
Troopers: https://youtu.be/bsZYEydARIc?si=SKtdG3vVen9YLHCl
Phantom Regiment: https://youtu.be/n74ESCETgrs?si=ixUNqz4N882gSl8F
Carolina Crown: https://youtu.be/1OqqyelS3cI?si=_D87WoMEEUs6MTlQ

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53min
July 28, 2025 On the Starting Line
Welcome to Cymbals & Cynicism. It's a podcast where I talk about all of the things I love, some of the things I hate, and this whacky adventure we call life. In todays episode: Drum Corps, Smoked Tuna, Bourbon, and SPEED LIMITS!
Drum Corps Links ... Watch the FACES of the kids at the ends of the shows and you'll know why I love Drum Corps and Music Education!!
Blue Devils 1992 (closer only) "Big Bad and Blue" https://youtu.be/JdV13e-MN80?si=DIyph8AD-RrL-9O6
Phantom Regiment 1993 "The Modern Imagination" https://youtu.be/AtcVeLugn8U?si=Nhb96SaiMz4MRcSM
Madison Scouts 1994 *no official title* https://youtu.be/uN6OwyU0ZMI?si=cq7kIaSo6HM0Mkrq
Cavaliers 2002 "Frameworks" https://youtu.be/CSmL9XATHgo?si=qUXyFCKRl2MI-w7R
Cavaliers 2003 "Spincycle" https://youtu.be/KY3GU7Ij_gY?si=0LEblNUHzuNWUNZb
Carolina Crown 2011 "RachStar" https://youtu.be/__N1d_cdbSg?si=HUti2aO3O-WsxI_Y
Carolina Crown 2016 "Relentless" https://youtu.be/Fi-OXdvmcZk?si=-PQSnDKQLwhMQkHo
Bluecoats 2014 "Tilt" https://youtu.be/ulLI9MtkA-s?si=6JQBRErg7kds9RGT
Bluecoats 2016 "Downside Up" https://youtu.be/8EktPlyf7Ok?si=-sKxT3MCWRzOpDsC
Boston Crusaders 2024 "Glitch" https://youtu.be/Az3u20jOAqQ?si=A1NUiFvOdtiQRGQB
I could go on and on ... but I won't. Leave us a comment with some of your favorites - links NOT required!
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45min
July 25, 2025 The Trailer Mini-Episode
Welcome to the podcast! Today we introduce the show, tell you who we are and what we hope to do. It's Star Wars, it's Music Education. It's running and bourbon and smoked meats and RANTING! It is ALL of the things I LOVE... SOME of the things that I HATE... and everything in this whacky adventure we call LIFE!!
I hope you enjoy our trailer episode of... CYMBALS & CYNICISM!!
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15min

FAQs about Cymbals & Cynicism:

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The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.