Kevin Conquest and Mike McKee discuss how they made the arrangement and audio track for the band's Gael pandemic project. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
May 18, 2021•54 min
We read Yahoo Answers posts about bagpipes, most of which are absolutely not helpful. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
May 11, 2021•39 min
We review several portrayals of bagpipes in popular media and whether they follow negative stereotypes or if they are positive and encouraging. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
May 03, 2021•36 min
Piper and math aficionado Alasdair Martin tackles an age-old question: “If bagpipes only have nine notes, how many different bagpipe tunes are possible?” Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Apr 19, 2021•49 min
Piper Alasdair Martin joins us to discuss how he got started piping, what keeps him motivated, and one unfortunate trip to Burbank. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Apr 12, 2021•42 min
We asked artificial intelligence to narrate a highland games, a solo practice session, and a band rehearsal. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Apr 05, 2021•34 min
Famed American painter Bob Ross had a lot of good life advice, and some of it can be applied to pipe band. We share some inspiration from the Joy of Painting host while we encourage you to play your instrument! Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Mar 29, 2021•34 min
Cailey is going to be a mom! We reached out to our listeners for tips and advice about being a pipe band parent. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Mar 22, 2021•32 min
Angus Burke explains how the Piping Society got started and why it ended up being different (and even better) than he expected. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Mar 15, 2021•42 min
Angus Burke discusses his piping career and the piping experiences he brought with him to the Bloomington Piping Society. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Mar 08, 2021•37 min
Len Wood discusses what he's learned after a long career of teaching piping. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Mar 01, 2021•27 min
Len Wood tells us about his piping career and the building years of the Phoenix Pipe Band. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Feb 22, 2021•35 min
Rod Bain discusses his experiences teaching and what he likes about bass drumming. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Feb 15, 2021•40 min
Rod Bain, bass drummer for Phoenix Pipe Band, discusses his career drumming for various bands in the western United States and what it was like performing in the Lorient Interceltic Festival. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Feb 09, 2021•35 min
Drummer Todd Norris discusses how drum set drumming has influenced his pipe band snare drumming, and vice versa. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Feb 02, 2021•35 min
Snare drummer Todd Norris discusses his career and how a broken thumb led to him becoming a drum sergeant. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Jan 26, 2021•28 min
We summarize some tips for getting disciplined and back on track with practicing. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Jan 18, 2021•24 min
The Crew continues discussing improvements to pipe banding and the history of Mountain Dew. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Jan 11, 2021•36 min
The Crew discusses more ways to improve pipe banding. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Jan 04, 2021•38 min
We discuss ways to make pipe band events better, while tasting 14 different flavors of Mountain Dew. Happy New Year! Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Dec 28, 2020•47 min
Once upon a time, there was a pipe band... Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Dec 21, 2020•41 min
Chris Hossack, Pipe Major of the Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band, discusses lessons learned over the past 40 years of band history. Happy anniversary, MCPB! Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Dec 14, 2020•37 min
We interview Chris Hossack, Pipe Major of the Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band, about his piping career, from learning piping in Ontario, Canada to starting a band in Mesa, Arizona. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Dec 08, 2020•32 min
For our one year birthday episode we gathered some of our PodBand PipeCast super fans to play a pipe band and podcast trivia game. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Nov 30, 2020•32 min
Just do it! Tune in to this week's episode for some tough love and other ways to get motivated… or should we say, disciplined! Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Nov 23, 2020•34 min
Ryan Balchuck, WUSPBA Music Board Adjudication Chair, discusses some other duties of the Music Board, aside from grading. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Nov 17, 2020•27 min
Ryan Balchuck, WUSPBA Music Board Adjudication Chair, explains how some of the board's decisions get made and truths he wish people knew. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Nov 09, 2020•38 min
Ryan Balchuck, esteemed piper and WUSPBA Adjudication Chair,explains what the Music Board does. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Nov 02, 2020•42 min
Happy Halloween! We tell spooky pipe band ghost stories while carving pumpkins and turnips. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Oct 26, 2020•24 min
We cook up some tea time treats while discussing some similarities between pipe band and baking. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCast Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCast Email us: [email protected] Produced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou...
Oct 19, 2020•29 min