Cymbals & Cynicism
Cymbals & Cynicism - a podcast about ALL of the things we love, SOME of the things that we hate, and this whacky adventure that we call LIFE. What do we love?? Mostly music education, Star Wars, and bourbon. What do we hate?? All kinds of stuff from bad drivers to technology blunders and everything in between. Join us each Monday morning for the ultimate in reflections and rantings on ... Cymbals & Cynicism.
Episodes
On this week's episode ... THE NIGHTSISTERS ... who are they? Where did they come from? How bad is the life of a Zabrak? Plus ... WHY CAN'T YOU PARK YOUR VEHICLE???
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On this week's episode ... FATHERS' DAY!!!... and out 10th episode of season 4. So... Top 10s (and bottom 2s) ... Star Wars Father Figures ... Bluecoats Ballads ... something neat with Father Matt and the best / worst of FATHERHOOD .... AND... WHY DOESN'T THE SALT STICK TO THE PRETZEL!!!
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On this week's episode ... Clone Wars Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2 ... something neat with Matt ... and ... TECH DOWNLOAD TIMES!!
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Book List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RLY4lkQFvE-GYvfS35w14UYubHZHEuomkp_eg0gpExI/edit?usp=drive_link
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On this week's episode Harrison joins me as we talk DCI 2026 including reflecting on 2025, making WAAYYYYYY to early predictions for 2026 and more ... Dawn is with me for our last books homework episode and ... WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CAN'T BE AT THE SUMMER PARADES????
Full list of books:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RLY4lkQFvE-GYvfS35w14UYubHZHEuomkp_eg0gpExI/edit?usp=sharing
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On this week's episode a summer mental health discussion for teachers with licensed therapist Nicole Byrum ... more books with Dawn ... BONUS books ... and WHY ARE YOU CORRECTING MY ADDRESS???
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In this week's episode we discuss Clone Wars Season 2 Episodes 20, 21 and 22 ... have something neat with Matt ... books with Dawn that we ACTUALLY READ near a beach ... and ... WHY ARE YOU COUNTING THE DAYS (via listener request)????
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HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!! On today's episode Cathy joins us to discuss the women of the galaxy far far away... we have something neat with Matt... more books with Dawn ... and ... I AM AN ALUMNI (no you are not).
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On this week's episode ... HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!! We talk The Force, favorite scenes with Cathy, lightsabers, and Dawn joins us again to talk books... and ... COMPETITIVE PAY!!
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In this week's episode we talk to retired band director Dane Newlove about his journey into and through retirement ... have a cocktail with Matt ... a special guest joins us for a special edition of our weekly homework and ... DRIVING IN THE RAIN!!!
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On this week's episode we have a conversation with band director Jen Beair from Minster High School about recruiting and retention of students in her band program ... we have something neat with Matt ... and ... MEETINGS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AN EMAIL!!!
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WELCOME BACK! In this week's episode we talk about all things WGI Indoor Drumline with ConneXus founder and director Nick Riley and ... THE TITANIC???
YouTube Indoor Drumline Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoAN4MdJ78RJ8a_chb4KFkHJlacbBt2Vp
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On this week's episode we talk with Carlisle Schools Superintendent Bob Fischer about what he looks for when hiring for his school district. We cover everything from resume to job offer and you'll hear about what to wear, what to say, does he REALLY care about your social media, should you bring a suit case full of childhood memories???... AND MORE ... plus ... PARKING GARAGES!!
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On this week's episode we travel with Obi-Wan to Mandalore to investigate rumors of an army, learn about Death Watch, the darksaber and Anakin (of all people) finally gets to the bottom of whether or not Obi-Wan Kenobi is in LOVE... and ... THAT STUPID MCDONALD'S KIOSK!!
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On this week's episode we reveal all the winners of our four Cyd's March Madness Brackets ... Baseball Movies with Greg... Drum Corps with Harrison... Rants with Cathy... and of course Bourbon in something neat with Matt... AND ... a special redo of the winning rant.
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On this week's episode we preview our Rant Bracket ... announce our bracket challenge (see link below) ... gone but not forgotten Drum Corps (see playlist below) ... have something neat with Matt ... and ... CRUISE CONTROL!!!
Rant Bracket:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yV2qEztdA2wXgKaLT9CnzAGUXxudixEF/view?usp=sharing
CYD'S BRACKET CHALLENGE!! No limit to the number of entries, only ONE winner per household. Entries mus...
On this episode we have Part 2 of our Middle School Band discussion with Dr. Rachel J Maxwell ... preview our baseball movie bracket ... have something neat with Matt ... and TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION????
Baseball Movie Bracket:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wycwlr353FwJRNX9Lioqk5VPnH4JJQRz/view?usp=sharing
Bourbon Bracket:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnHKwcJhslwpyHkM-hzJ-VY4sObOufkT/view?usp=drive_link
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On this week's episode PART 1 of a fantastic conversation with Middle School Band goddess Dr. Rachel J Maxwell ... and ... ROUNDABOUTS!!!
Part 2 of this conversation will be published next week.
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In this week's episode we discuss Clones Wars Season 2 Episode 5, 6, 7, and 8 ... preview our DCI bracket with Harrison ... and ... EXCEL THINKS EVERYTHING IS A DATE!!
DCI Bracket:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1solKyD4aTfSlB99tSg0B-IMShGnGxHRs/view?usp=sharing
YouTube Playlist of our Star Wars Episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoAN4MdJ78RLaSIn_nxhEwxAKubra7k4l
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On this week's episode we discuss Clone Wars Season 2, Episodes 1, 2 and 3 ... have something neat with Matt ... and FALLING IN LOVE!!!
Bourbon Bracket
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h2jLU0bhDbP-1ay2e-JVJKfCrZtmOG7f/view?usp=drive_link
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In this week's episode we talk to Legion of Honor winning band director Wendi Davis about chamber music, matchup 1 of our Bourbon Bracket in something neat with Matt, and F WINTER!!!
Download your own bourbon bracket and play along (if you are 21):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h2jLU0bhDbP-1ay2e-JVJKfCrZtmOG7f/view?usp=sharing
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