SEASON 3
Nicole Younger closes out Season 3 with the OG crew — Jackie Brown and Stephen McCarrick — for a finale hang that hits favorite moments, big laughs, and a full preview of the new Season 4 flow. Highlights - The crew shares their favorite Season 3 moments — from NFL drumline conversations to Finley’s
🎙️ Welcome to On A Water Break — your sideline pass to the world of drum corps, marching band, color guard, and the marching arts! This week, we're turning the spotlight on LGBTQIA+ performers, educators, and community leaders who are making Pride not just a celebration—but a statement. 🫶 Host Ricardo…
-Boston Crusaders & Crown check in, the Band Director Marching Band returns, and Marc Whitlock shares decades of creative insight from the field to the stands. On this week's episode of On A Water Break, the summer season is officially underway! Nicole Younger is joined by Christopher Rutt, Jackson Goudreau, and Joey…
This week, your sideline squad Jackie Brown (@spintronixguard), Nicole Younger (@o2binpjs), Stephen McCarrick (@stephen.mccarrick), Christine from Guard Closet (@guardcloset), Jeremy from Drum Corps Today, Cynthia Bernard (@cynthiabern), and guest Dylan Watson (@that_dude_dylan18) are bringing the energy and insight…
This week on On a Water Break, Nicole Younger is back hosting a twirl-tastic episode packed with passion, performance, and positivity! She's joined by Ashlee Amos and Ohio State's own Jacob Cline (@jacob.cline.161), and they're diving into everything from the pipeline between twirling and color guard to the world of…
This week on On A Water Break Weekly, we're twirling into something special! Author and longtime color guard veteran Jase Peoples joins us to talk about Twirl—his new YA novel that centers queer identity, color guard culture, and the power of found family. We get into his 32 Count Life Story, talk representation in…
This week On A Water Break, we're spinning into pageant season, breaking down the cost of drum corps, and celebrating some throwback Aussie hat glory. Hosts Nicole, Woody, and Jeremy from Drum Corps Today are joined by color guard director and pageant competitor AK Hazel for an episode packed with marching arts news,…
This week On A Water Break, we're bringing you our monthly live-recorded episode, now debuting on the podcast feed! Hosts Jackie, Nicole, and Stephen are joined by special guest Taylor Poole, Percussion Caption Head for The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps — and the team goes in on everything from wrist technique to DCI…
We're back and LIVE again on YouTube with hosts Trish O'Shea (@trishdish1002), Jackie Brown (@spintronixguard), Jose Montes III (@marchingbymontes), and Joey Montes — joined this week by winter guard judge and educator Ashley D'Amore and our favorite sideline perspective, Sharon Boyd (@therealbandmom). SEGMENT 1: THE…
This week, Nicole (@o2bnpjs) is joined by Whitney (@dancerwhit) and Alicia (@aliciaoninsta2) for an episode packed with big announcements, fresh perspectives, and two exciting new voices joining the sidelines! We're thrilled to welcome guest clinicians Carlos Herrera (@hellocarlosxd) and Erik Longey…
On this jam-packed On A Water Break episode, host Stephen McCarrick is joined live by Matt Walters (@surfingdrums), Austin Hall (@austin_hall10), Woody Woodward (@remoking100), Joey Montes (@marchingbymontes), and first-time guest Daniel Balls (@balls_boy) to break down all the action from WGI Championships 2025. 💥…
🔥 This week on On A Water Break, we're LIVE from the 2025 WGI World Championships floor with your recap dream team: Ricardo, Trish, Whitney, Dylan Watson, and Bryan Ayala! 💬 Segment 1:We break down the highlights from an unforgettable WGI weekend — rain, props, floor drama, tears, and triumphs! From scheduling…
This week's On A Water Break is coming to you LIVE for the first time ever! 🎉 Hosted by Jackie, Steven, and Nicole, this episode is packed with spontaneous moments, major marching arts news, heartfelt reflections, and all the chaos you expect from a live stream. 💬 What's Inside: * Nicole takes over the 60-Second…
Join us this week on On A Water Break as we wrap up Women's History Month with an incredible panel of talented women from the marching arts! Hosts Stephen McCarrick, Trish O'Shea, Cynthia Bernard, Beth Beccone, and Anne Turner lead a dynamic conversation filled with insightful tips, exciting news, and passionate…
This week, we're highlighting more powerhouse women in the marching arts as part of our Women's History Month series. This episode features hosts:🎤 Nicole Younger 🎤 Whitney Stone 🎤 Kim Webb 🎤 Haley Harrington 🎤 Roxy Lazar WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: 💬 Candid sideline chats, from surprise slaps in rehearsal…
In this Women's History Month special, we're bringing you an episode full of inspiration, empowerment, and wisdom from some of the brightest and most powerful women in the marching arts world. Hosted by Alicia Sharp, with a dynamic group of rotating co-hosts including Ashlee Amos, Nicole Younger, and Whitney Stone,…
Welcome back to On A Water Break! This week, Jackie is hosting and we're kicking off Women's History Month with a special episode featuring incredible voices from across the marching arts world. Joining us are: * Trish * Alicia * Whitney We also have a truly inspiring guest this week: Denise Bonfiglio, a pioneering…
🎙️ Hey everyone, and welcome back to On A Water Break! The podcast where we talk about everything you and your friends are discussing at rehearsal—on a water break. This week, we have a powerful lineup of Black female musicians, each representing Black women band directors across all levels of education! 🔊 Listen in…
Hosted by Ricardo , Woody, and Nicole, On A Water Break brings together voices from across the marching arts community, featuring incredible performers, directors, and industry professionals. What: The podcast where we dive into the conversations you and your friends are having during water breaks—everything from…
Welcome back to On A Water Break! This week, we're diving into the incredible work being done by African American organizations that are changing the landscape of the marching arts community. From advocacy to support, we're spotlighting the amazing people and initiatives making an impact. Join Nicole and the crew as…
🔥 Welcome back to On A Water Break! This episode is packed with incredible discussions, breaking news, and insider perspectives from the world of marching arts as we start Black History Month 👥 Featured Hosts & Guests: This Week we welcome Michael James, Tony Lymon, and Sabine Francois 🎙 In This Episode: ✅…
Join Joey and Austin as they welcome Susie "Mama Winds" Harloff along with some 2025 WGI Winds Performers. This week, we're wrapping up our WGI Preview with a deep dive into the Winds division! 🎷✨ We're checking in with some awesome performers as their WGI seasons kick off, and we've got special guests: 🎶 Paul…
Join Host Stephen and Sean as they get to meet some amazing 2025 Performers from WGI World Class Percussion.
Jackie, Woody, Jack, and Bobbey are joined by TIktok Band Director Rick Schwartz (@nj_banddirector on Tiktok) Here all the news, tips, and things you should be doing this time of year. Plus Water we doing and Gush and Go's!
Join Ricardo, Peyton, and new host Grantis as they talk with the news makers that were a part of some of the amazing recent News stories. From Yash with the UGA Band in New Orleans during the terrorist attack to Michael with the 605 Band at the Rose Parade with over 500 members. All this and the rest of the news…
Join our host and member of the Eagles Drumline Stephen along with Woody and Trish as they have a roundtable with some amazing NFL Marching Ensembles. With a Great Water We Doing from Bill Parent (@williamparent75 [https://www.instagram.com/williamparent75/#]) Keith Rousu - Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder…
Nicole hosts, along with Alicia and guest Clinician, Paul Simondac (@paulscript), a group of WGI World Class 2025 Performers. Here what's going on at rehearsals and how the season is shaping up with some amazing performers. Jacob Allison (@jacoballizon97) - AMP (@ampwinterguard) Andrew SeeBaran (@iandrewmark) - Pride…
Join Jackie, Ricardo, and Peyton as they dive deep into being a theatre nerd with Alec Lubin. Alec is a former Blue Star who worked on the epic new musical movie Wicked. Hear about his journey from drummer to audio engineer working on one of the biggest movie of all times Don't miss a beat! Follow "On A Water Break"…
For Our Season 3 Premiere we had to bring in one of the funniest Band parents we know. You've seen her on TikTok as TinaMadlibs and now meet her on this episode. Nicole, Cindy, & Alicia host our season 3 premiere.
