The Danpodcast

By Daniel Valdez

Texas Marching Band, fueled by nerdiness and Frito Pie.... more

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The podcast currently has 199 episodes available.

The Danpodcast episodes:

October 27, 2022 The 2022 BOA Waco Nerd-In
Why???
Because Waco. That's why.

Let's take a look at the BOA Waco Regional Championships, the schedule, the notes, and why this Regional is the perfect time to lay it all out on the line!
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12min
October 25, 2022 The 2022 UIL 6A Area Nerd-In
UIL Area Saturday is upon us!
I have the rules, the breakdowns, and all the motivational messages to get you ready for the most intense series of marching band contests in the United States!!!
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17min
October 21, 2022 Fall 2022 UIL Legislative Council Meeting
The UIL Legislative Council Meeting concluded this week with significant changes to the UIL State Marching Band Contest. Let's go over the proposals, what this means for the Texas Marching Arts, and why I believe that marching members are equipped to handle the challenges these new rules present.

Timestamps:
1:23 - NO on Spirit Pep Band
3:03 - STUDY State Jazz Festival/Sub Non-Varsity Language
5:27 - PASSED Proposals
6:53 - 4A Bands To Seven-Judge State System
10:05 - PASSED State Every Year (#AllTheStates)
12:53 - Conflicted Internal Discussions
15:11 - Superintendent Survey On #AllTheStates
19:02 - Small Conferences And State Every Year
21:05 - Changing With The Times
26:15 - Buying In To Marching Members

UIL Legislative Council Packet:
https://www.uiltexas.org/files/policy/October-2022-Legislative-Council-Packet.pdf

UIL Fall Superintendent Survey:
https://www.uiltexas.org/files/policy/Fall-2022-Superintendent-Survey.pdf
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30min
October 17, 2022 Cherry On BOA North Texas
Help me put a cherry on the BOA North Texas Regional Championships! Let's go over scores, the continued success of "new" programs, and why there will always be a place for excellence in the pageantry arts!!!
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10min
October 13, 2022 The 2022 BOA North Texas Nerd-In
The Nerd-In pushes Northward!!!
Let's go over the brand new BOA North Texas Regional Championship! I'll look at the schedule, the fantastic percussion ensembles in attendance, and examine why programs in different phases of their season will make this Regional even more outstanding!
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10min
October 09, 2022 Cherry On 2022 BOA DFW
WHAT A SATURDAY NIGHT!!!
Help me put a massive cherry on the BOA DFW Regional Championships. Let's take a look at the scores, the emergence of new programs, and where you go when you're at the top of the mountain!!
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10min
October 09, 2022 Cherry On 2022 BOA West Texas
Awesome Saturday night in West Texas!!!
Let's put a cherry on the BOA West Texas Regional Championships. We'll go over scores, the school-best performances, and the importance of "one more time"!
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11min
October 09, 2022 Cherry On 2022 Texas Marching Classic
Another exciting night at the Texas Marching Classic!
Help me put a cherry on the 2022 version of this fantastic event. Let's look at scores and how some of the elite programs at this contest are able to perform under impossible expectations!!!
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11min
October 06, 2022 The 2022 BOA West Texas Nerd-In
Let's welcome the BOA West Texas Regional Championships to the Nerd-In! We gotta go over the schedule, the plentiful accomplishments held by several bands in attendance, and how this contest was able to grow so rapidly!
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9min
October 06, 2022 The 2022 Texas Marching Classic Nerd-In
SPECIAL EDITION!!!
We welcome the Texas Marching Classic to the Nerd-In! Let's go over the judging system, the schedule, and why local contests like this one are getting more popular every year!
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11min

FAQs about The Danpodcast:

How many episodes does The Danpodcast have?

The podcast currently has 199 episodes available.