033 - Zen and the Art of Bagpiping - 09.26.2012
This week, we’ll take several amazing Zen quotes and see if they apply to bagpiping. Also – an amazing bagpipe polishing trick! September 26th, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 2 min
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032 - Sheeps, Goats, and Short Term Goals - 09.19.2012
This week we talk about the new Lee and Sons Sheepskin (and goatskin!) bags with zippers – a giant leap for mankind. Also, short term goal setting. September 19th, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•56 min
031 - Success Week - 09.12.2012
This week is about success in bagpiping, with lots of thoughts about how success is earned. September 12th, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 1 min
030 - You Be the Judge, Cowal Edition - 08.29.2012
This week: a “you be the judge” with the Cowal Championships.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr
029 - Maureen Connor and Eric MacNeill on Winning the Worlds in Novice Juvenille - 08.22.2012
This week Maureen Connor and Eric MacNeill join us to talk about the Scotia Glenville Pipe Band, and their recent win at the Worlds in the Juvenille grade. August 22nd, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•59 min
028 - Live (Partly) from Invermark, and “Ask Andrew Anything” - 07.25.2012
We’re visited by John Fisher, Reid Maxwell, and Donald Lindsay live from Invermark. Also, Andrew plays a lot of his own music, and some “lost” bootleg tapes! Don’t miss out on some funky jams. July 25th, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 13 min
027 - “Scuttlebutt” from around the Piping World - 07.18.2012
Andrew and Vin and Carl discussed the NY Metro Pipe Band, the Body Beat, and Xavier Bodoureiu’s new album “A Unan”
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 2 min
026 - Triumph Street Listening Party - 07.11.2012
Andrew and Vin listened to their favorite tracks from the new Dowco Triumph Street album, and discuss the band, and what makes them such a FORCE! July 11th, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•59 min
025 - The Season is Heating Up - 06.27.2012
We listen to several bands from around the scene, including City of Washington, Great Lakes Pipe Band, the SFU pipe band, and the Triumph Street Pipe Band. Also, Vin talks about how to record stuff! June 27th, 2012
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 1 min
024 - Unconscious Competence - 06.20.2012
We talk about some deep philosophical things that can help you as a player! We also listen to some great celtic fusion music. June 20th, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 4 min
023 - You Be The Judge – Part II - 06.13.2012
You be the judge, part 2. Last week, we had three very different bands. This week, we add a fourth band and give you something much closer to judge. What will the results be? You’ll have to listen in to find out.
Apr 23, 2017•59 min
022 – You Be The Judge! - 06.06.2012
You be the judge! We listened to 3 mystery bands, and let the audience judge the result. Did our audience agree with the real-world judges?
Apr 23, 2017•57 min
021 – North American Grade 1 Bands; Early Season Listen - 05.30.2012
It’s early in the season – let’s see how things are looking across North American Grade 1 Bands! Peel Police, Toronto Police, Oran Mor, 78th Frasers, City of Chicago, and Dowco Triumph Street all get a listen today! May 30th, 2012
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 1 min
020 – Fair Hill Grade II Contest Recap - 05.23.2012
We listen to the Grade II contest from Fair Hill, Maryland, and analyze the two performances. We then get into what it takes to grow and develop a band. May 23rd, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•32 min
018 – SFU in NYC Recap, and Fostering Piping Culture - 05.09.2012
We listen to some more SFU, and then talk about their show, their band, and how they can play at such a high level – why can’t we do that? Andrew and Vin then go into ideas behind cultivating a successful piping culture.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 14 min
017 – SFU Pipe Band Concert, and Recording One’s Self! - 05.02.2012
We listen to two tracks by the SFU pipe band, and discuss their upcoming concert in NYC. Then, we talk about the art (and phobia) of recording one’s own playing. Enjoy! May 2nd, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr
016 - Donald MacPherson, Route 66, and More! - 04.25.2012
In today’s episode: We listen to two tracks the late great Donald MacPherson, and talk a bit about his career. Then, some guests discuss their experiences at the Pipes and Sticks on Route 66 concert(s). Finally, a great review by Carl of the Chanter Reed Pressure Gauge! April 25th, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 17 min
015 - "You're Doing it Wrong," Drone Swabbing, and Route 66 - 04.18.2012
In today’s episode: We listen to two tracks by Celtic Bands that are taking a new approach. Andrew and Vin talk about two PipeHacker articles. Carl goes over all the basics of drone swabbing. Andrew talks about what’s happening at Dojo U. Lastly, attention is paid to the awesome Pipes and Sticks on Route 66 project spearheaded by John MacDonald. April 18th, 2012.
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 4 min
014 - PipeHacker.com, Rab Wallace, I got a Kiss of the King's Hand, the Piper's Third - 04.11.2012
In today’s episode: Carl and Andrew discuss how things are going at Dojo U. Vin introduces PipeHacker.com, and discusses upcoming projects. Andrew responds to Rab’s harsh words to him in the Voice. Donald Lindsay talks about the history behind the piobaireachd “I got a Kiss of the King’s Hand.” Andrew gives a quick tip on how to tie a slip-knot in your hemp. Lastly, Carl reviews “The Piper’s Third Hand.” April 11th, 2012
Apr 23, 2017•56 min
Bagpipe Nation - 013 - Grade 3 Bands At Fair Hill Games - 05.26.2011
In this recorded episode, hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski play desktop judge and review the Grade 3 band performances from this past weekend's Colonial Highland Gathering at Fair Hill, Maryland. May 26th, 2011.
Apr 23, 2017•34 min
Bagpipe Nation - 012 - Practicing For Success - 04.28.2011
In this recorded episode, hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski talk about how to practice for success. Andrew unlocks the methods for creating an effective practice routine that will drive you toward personal improvement in your bagpiping. April 28th, 2011
Apr 23, 2017•49 min
Bagpipe Nation - 011 - Spring Training Workshops And Competition Extinction II - 04.14.2011
Hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski talk about this weekend's Oran Mor Spring Training workshops and delve further into the problem and solution to possible bagpipe competition extinction. April 14th, 2011
Apr 23, 2017•27 min
Bagpipe Nation - 010 - Grade 4 Full-Piobaireachd Rule - 03.31.2011
Hosts Vince Janoski and Andrew Douglas chat with special guest Nate Wahlgren in a lively discussion on the current logic of the EUSPBA's Grade 4 full-tune piobaireachd rule—what it might do to competitors, how many contests have canceled the event entirely, and what is in store for the future in an alternate bagpiping universe. March 31st, 2011.
Apr 23, 2017•58 min
Bagpipe Nation - 009 - Jack Lee Talks Reeds - 03.24.2011
Hosts Vince Janoski and Andrew Douglas chat with special guest Jack Lee about the finer points of working with chanter reeds, why he began making his own, and the skinny on the "poke, lick, and shave!" March 24th, 2011.
Apr 23, 2017•56 min
Bagpipe Nation - 008 - Self-Critiquing Skills - 03.17.2011
In this pre-recorded session, hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski talk about recording yourself and building self-critiquing skills. March 17th, 2011
Apr 23, 2017•43 min
Bagpipe Nation - 007 - Interview With Adam Holdaway 03.10.2011
Hosts Vince Janoski and Andrew Douglas present a recorded session with special guest Adam Holdaway of the Stuart Highlanders. We talk some about where he's been, where the band is going and the benefits of sheepskin bags! March 10th, 2011
Apr 23, 2017•24 min
Bagpipe Nation - 006 - Bagpipe Competition Extinction Events - 3.03.2011
Hosts Vince Janoski and Andrew Douglas chat with special guest Adam Holdaway of the Stuart Highlanders, talk about the potential extinction of our bagpipe competition mode, ideas to revamp the bagpipe competition circuit, and review some bagpipe instrument maintenance. March 3rd, 2011
Apr 23, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Bagpipe Nation - 005 - The Metro Cup - 02.24.2011
Vince Janoski brings choice highlights from The Metro Cup Highland Bagpipe Championship from Saturday February 19. The playlist brings the medley performances of Margaret Dunn, Alastair Dunn, and Stuart Liddell. Alex Gandy follows with his presentation of "The Menzie's Salute" followed by Stuart Liddell's winning performance of "Lament for the Children." Enjoy! February 24th, 2011
Apr 23, 2017•55 min
Bagpipe Nation - 004 - Travelling to Scotland and the Worlds - 02.15.2011
Hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski discuss the plans and tips for taking your pipe band to Scotland with guests Betsy Douglas of Oran Mor, Cliff Roberts of St. Ann's of Hampton, and Dave Hall of Ulster Scottish. February 15th, 2011
Apr 23, 2017•54 min
Bagpipe Nation - 003 - A to Z on Solo Competing - 02.03.2011
On this week's show hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski tackle the game of solo bagpipe competition and help listeners navigate the trickier parts of preparation, dealing with nerves, and making the experience as smooth as possible. February 3rd, 2011.
Feb 02, 2011•1 hr 3 min
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