Cymbals & Cynicism

Robert H. Sloan
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    March Forth!!

    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 must be submitted by 11:59pm Sunday March 15.  Winners must submit their name and address to receive their prize package.  We promise not to use your address for anything nefarious.  There is NO LIMIT to the number of winners - everyone that picks all four correctly will receive a prize pack. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrXQeRXYusNRo9DDrgsKyWjJrAseMi5t0EdBL9U4oNmUvjXA/viewform?usp=header Gone But Not Forgotten Drum Corps Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_a7mdWpEE&list=PLoAN4MdJ78RKnP6aJIeHVP-2sJYk34BNg Merch Store:  http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

    1h 19m

  2. MAR 2

    MORE Adventures in MS Band with Dr. Rachel J Maxwell

    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 Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertHSloanRHSMusic Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

    1h 26m

  3. FEB 23

    Adventures in Middle School Band with Dr. Rachel J Maxwell

    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. Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertHSloanRHSMusic Music Website: http://rhsmusic.online Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

    1h 10m

  4. FEB 16

    Battles & Zombies & Worms ... Oh My!

    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 Merch Store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

    51 min

  5. FEB 9

    Everyone Loves a Heist ... or Three

    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 Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

    53 min

  6. FEB 2

    Music with Friends with Wendi Davis

    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 Find our merch store at: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

    1h 4m

  7. JAN 26

    Animated Star Wars is the BEST Star Wars

    In this week's episode we dive into the Star Wars CLONE WARS Animated Series.  Deep dive, Season 1, discuss some HATE MAIL, and ... FREEWAY ETIQUETTE!!! Merch store:  http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

    49 min

  8. JAN 19

    The REAL Genius of Jason Robb

    In this week's episode we have a marching band show planning discussion with Jason Robb of JRobbDesigns who works with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps and award winning marching bands across the country including BOA Grand National finalist Dripping Springs.  How is marching band like the movie Moneyball?  Who is his favorite Jedi??  Did he and I just become best friends??  Find out all of that AND MORE.... ... plus ... WATCH WHERE YOU ARE DRIVING!!! Homework for next week.. watch Clone Wars Season 1 episodes 1, 10, 11-12, 19-21 and 22.  We'll be discussing these episodes next week.  Extra credit ... add episodes 2-3. Merch store: http://www.themarchingarts.com/rhs Send us a text and maybe we'll read it on an upcoming episode! Support the show

    1h 19m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Robert H. Sloan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cymbals & Cynicism
  • Show Website
    Cymbals & Cynicism

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