The Bonecast

The Bonecast

A podcast about all things trombone featuring the people who love it most.

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April 2, 2026 34 mins

What does it take to be truly “fit to play”? Is it about hours spent practicing, or is there more to performing at your best? Part 1 of this two-part episode explores the intersection of music, fitness, and entrepreneurship. Gracie chats with Caroline Juster about her journey balancing CrossFit with launching her own business, and with Vicki Garcia about her experiences with the Boston Pops Orchestra and how she first discovered th...

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What happens when you break your trombone slide? In this episode of The Bonecast, we dive into one of every trombone player's worst nightmares: a damaged slide. Whether it’s a minor ding or a full-on disaster, knowing what to do (and what not to do) can make all the difference.   Special guest Mick Geronimo joins us to share real repair stories, talk about instrument repair school, and tell a funny story about a famous trumpet play...

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March 22, 2026 30 mins
In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Gracie talks with Vaughn Weister about the journey that shaped his life in music. They discuss his early days in Mount Vernon, his time at the Navy School of Music, performing with the Woody Herman Orchestra, and the mentors who helped him along the way.
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March 12, 2026 20 mins

For decades, Vaughn Wiester and the Famous Jazz Orchestra have been a cornerstone of the jazz scene in Columbus. Known for their commitment to the ’50s big band tradition and their trombone-playing bandleader, the ensemble has kept swing music alive for generations of musicians and listeners.

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Gracie explores Vaughn and the band’s impact on the Columbus jazz community. Lucas Ruetz and Kyson Orick ...

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March 5, 2026 33 mins

Why are trombone players, and audiences around the world, so obsessed with Maurice Ravel’s Boléro?

In the debut episode of The Bonecast, Gracie sits down with Dr. Tony Weikel, Vlad Petrachev, and Bob Parker to explore the history, cultural impact, and performance challenges behind one of the most iconic and infamously demanding trombone excerpts in the orchestral repertoire.

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February 26, 2026 5 mins

Welcome to The Bonecast, a podcast sharing stories about the trombone with the people who love it most. Season 1 features 6 amazing episodes, covering a wide variety of topics. Follow now and don’t miss our first episode, dropping March 5, 2026!

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