Besta talks figure staking with his favorite cousin, Kelly, who shares stories from her time as a skate mom. We discuss the many different types of skating, changes to the sport over the years, and how Kelly dealt with the challenges and stresses of competition and getting her daughter to the myriad of practices. (33:52) See the video version @BestaAndSteve on YouTube.

Three friends share great advice they received which has served them well. We talk about advice specific to teaching music and being a band director, but we also talk about more general advice about living productively and happily. With David Enloe and Jack Jean. (49:18)

Four women share great advice they received which has served them well. With Dr. Mary White, Dr. Ginger Featherstone, Jackie Gilley, and Kristin Geeslin, The Mindful Seer

On this conversation we discuss the wonderful book by Nora Ephram, "I Feel Bad About My Neck." Nora is known for When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail (among many others) and the book is delightful. She shares humorous and poignant insights into getting older, particularly about being an older woman and all that this entails. We hope you enjoy our favorite moments from the book and sharing our personal reflections that the book brought to each of us. (47:44)

Michael Gaines shares stories from his work with The Cavaliers, Santa Clara Vanguard, & Pride of Cincinnati, plus advice for young designers. Beast (Tim Hinton) with Dr. Mary White and Jonathan Hall. (58:00)

Beast talks with Paul & Sandi Rennick, two of the most successful (and nicest) percussion educators our marching activity has ever seen. We discuss their process of writing and teaching together, balancing family life, and important concepts behind music choices and show design. Find all CALL ME BEAST podcasts at https://timhinton.com/call-me-beast-podcast/ Subscribe to the RSS feed at https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/3955258.xml

Five marchers share memories of marching with Phantom Regiment, Madison Scouts, Sky Ryders, Blue Devils, Spirits of Atlanta, and Velvet Knights (1:06:01)

Watch the VIDEO version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/uKAphkx6I6U

How are DCI’s athletic trainers recruited and how do they help marchers? With MK Campbell of Marching Health (47:36)