For this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with 2 people from Digital Performance Gear, more commonly known as DPG.  They manufacture digital floors, flags, uniforms and more.  Take a listen as we discuss how the company came to be, how these things are made, what it's like working with top name Drum Corps and Winterguards (and keeping their design information a secret) and more!  

Make sure to check them out!

www.dpgperforms.com

This episode continues our series showcasing programs from around the country and world.  I sat down with the staff of returning program, Orlando Visual Performing Arts.  They are returning to the activity after a ten year hiatus. We talked about the first era of OVPA, the upcoming era, what it's like competing in FFCC, and more!  Give them a follow and check them out online! www.orlando-visual.com

Also, many thanks to today's sponsor PhilpMarchingFX.  For your indoor or outdoor staging, drill, prop manufacturing needs and more visit PHILPMarchingFX.com 

Its the first DCI regional of the 2025 season and Will and I are discussing the top 12 and more.  We discuss uniform choices, staging decisions, the tight battle for 1st, 3rd, and more!  

Also, many thanks to today's sponsor PhilpMarchingFX.  For your indoor or outdoor staging, drill, prop manufacturing needs and more visit PHILPMarchingFX.com 

This episode continues our series showcasing programs from around the country and world.  I sat down with the co-directors Alexa Ramirez and Maddie Jones of Independent A finalist White and Gold Winterguard from Georgia Tech,  We talked about early morning rehearsals, the explosion of colorguard in Georgia, being "preliminated in 2024",  their 2025 production "The Things You Do", being promoted to Open Class, and more!  

Also, many thanks to today's sponsor PhilpMarchingFX.  For your indoor or outdoor staging, drill, prop manufacturing needs and more visit PHILPMarchingFX.com 

This episode continues our series showcasing programs from around the country and world.  I sat down with the director and designer of Independent A finalist University of Nevada Reno,  Kim Hines and Javier Sosa spoke with me about their 2025 production "If I can't have you", transitioning from an exhibition to a competitive unit, building a program in an isolated area, the crazy IA prelims at Dayton and more!

Also, many thanks to today's sponsor PhilpMarchingFX.  For your indoor or outdoor staging, drill, prop manufacturing needs and more visit PHILPMarchingFX.com 

This episode continues our series showcasing programs from around the country and world.  I sat down with two staff members from the 2025 Independent Open Champions, Third Legend,  Kevin Westermann and Carolyne Nadeau spoke with me about the differences and difficulties of being a Canadian colorguard, their 2025 WGI program and WGI experience, trophy licking, Covid shutdowns, and preparing for their transition to World Class.  

Check them out at https://www.3elegende.org/

Also, many thanks to today's sponsor PhilpMarchingFX.  For your indoor or outdoor staging, drill, prop manufacturing needs and more visit PHILPMarchingFX.com 

Its rules proposal time!  Will and I are going through each of the proposals and giving our thoughts and ideas about each one and whether or not we think they will pass.  Link to the proposals can be found below.  

2025 WGI Proposals Here!

This episode is the first in a new series where we are showcasing programs from around the country.  Today I got to talk to Bryan Ayala and Tim Newburn from Emerson HS.  They placed 5th in Scholastic Open at this year's WGI championships.  We talked about the development of their program, being reclassified to Open during the season, why Texas guard is so successful, and we got into all the details about their 2025 production "Enjoy the Silence". 

WGI Finals is done and now the recapping begins!  This is our final episode recapping all the classes at Dayton.  Will is back with me to finally wrap up Dayton and discuss everything Scholastic World!

WGI Finals is done and now the recapping begins!  This is our fifth of six episodes recapping all the classes at Dayton.  Will is back with me to discuss everything Scholastic Open!