Tracy and Michael sit down to discuss the 2021 season. How do you protect performers during a global pandemic? How do you grow and thrive 2021? What do performers need from this season?

Today we examine the history of Northern Lights with Tracy Wooton. We discuss the building process of Northern Lights, the decision to go all-male in 2004 and we take a deep dive into the subtle moments that make this show iconic and beautiful. Support Invictus and the OnGuard Podcast at facebook: @invictusworldguard (donate button) or at patreon.com/invictusworld.

Hard Work + Good Vibes = Cheslee Morgan

Michael Spake talks to Cheslee about her time at CTJ, Drum Corps auditions, 5 seasons at SCV and day 1 of Invictus. Cheslee is our rock here at Invictus - please support her at www.patreon.com/invictusworld

It's Kenzie Hewitt Day! Invictus Alumni and Choreographer Michael Spake sits down with Kenzie for a discussion about all things color guard. Kenzie is the silent warrior of Invictus and has helped define what it means to be Invictus as a leader and founding member. We don't get to hear her talk very often, so this was a blast! Support Kenzie at www.patreon.com/invictusworld

Great performances never magically happen on show day - we discuss this with Invictus Director Tracy Wooton

We discuss Tracy's holistic process for achieving free thinking performers on performance day. We talk about staff and member nerves, how to structure a show weekend, and how to follow up on your feedback from performances.

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The Top 3 Things We Miss About Drum Corps 😕

*wholesome podcast alert*

We really miss drum corps right now. In honor of what should have been the 2020 DCI kick off weekend, we wanted to share the top 3 things we miss about drum corps with 6 special members of Invictus with a combined 25 years of Drum Corps experience at 6 different programs.

If you like what you hear, please support these amazing members at www.patreon.com/invictusworld

OnGuard Podcast with Zack and Hunter

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Recorded in May 2020 at the Invictus House. We learn about Zack's history in the activity and how he found Invictus. Zack breaks down his 'mental script' for performing the Invictus 2020 program 'The Shape of Us'

Our first interview with Tracy Wooton - recorded in quarantine in April 2020.

*Difficult Topic Alert*

We discuss the difference between a group dynamic vs. a power dynamic.

Why are people so angry while they are doing something they profess to love?

How do you setup a healthy culture in your program and how do you sustain this?

We don't solve this in 35 minutes, but we try to unpack it. Send us your questions in a voice memo to: [email protected]