{"podcast":{"title":"On A Water Break","slug":"on-a-water-break-5801293","podcast_index_feed_id":5801293,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10ebd5a24/podcast/rss","website_url":"http://www.onawaterbreak.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/45322577/bee8cff4fcc9e919.png","author":"On a Water Break","episode_count":257,"summary":"On A Water Break is a weekly podcast for everyone in the marching arts. If you’re talking about it at rehearsal, on the bus ride home, or during a water break — we’re probably planning to talk about it on an upcoming episode. This show is built for performers, instructors, designers, adjudicators, and marching arts enthusiasts who want to stay connected to what’s happening across the activity — without the fluff or the filter. Each week, our rotating panel of experienced hosts dives into: Marching arts news and major stories shaping the activity Real conversations about band, color guard, drumline, drum corps, twirling, and parade performance Educational insights you can actually use in rehearsal Opinion, accountability, and culture conversations that reflect what people are really dealing with Community highlights and wins worth celebrating You’ll hear recurring segments like: Marching Arts News — stories that matter, with context and discussion 60 Second Tech Block — focused, practical teaching ideas in under a minute Water We Doing?! — calling out habits, trends, and choices that deserve a second look Gush & Go — quick shoutouts to people, programs, and moments moving the activ…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-a-water-break-5801293"},"episode":{"title":"DCI 2026 Livestream Schedule, WGI Hall of Fame, AI Debate & Flower Parade History | Water Break Weekly","slug":"dci-2026-livestream-schedule-wgi-hall-of-fame-ai-debate-flower-parade-history-water-break-weekly","published_at":"2026-03-14T03:14:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-a-water-break-5801293/dci-2026-livestream-schedule-wgi-hall-of-fame-ai-debate-flower-parade-history-water-break-weekly","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-a-water-break-5801293","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-williams10/episodes/DCI-2026-Livestream-Schedule--WGI-Hall-of-Fame--AI-Debate--Flower-Parade-History--Water-Break-Weekly-e3gdp8h","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10ebd5a24/podcast/play/116892369/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-14%2F419974054-44100-2-999de5266ef11.mp3","summary":"Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. This week on On A Water Break , main host Bobbey Biddle is joined by Hayley Harrington and Joseph Simons (Jo) for a Weekly episode packed with marching arts headlines, WGI updates, drum corps news, and a thoughtful conversation about AI in the arts. Jo opens with his 32 Count Life Story and shares his path through UCF Pegasus World (2018–2022) , Carolina Crown (2021) , Mirage (2025) , and Tampa Independent World (2026) , along with teaching experience at Gaither High School and Bloomingdale High School . In this episode: Homewood Patriot Marching Band becomes the first American marching band invited to perform in Corso Zundert, the world’s largest flower parade A story of inspiration featuring Sarah Ferguson 2026 WGI Virtual Solo ratings for color guard, percussion, and winds Darcie Aungst is announced as part of the 2026 WGI Hall of Fame class The panel reflects on March Fourth and the impact of the marching arts DCI’s 2026 livestream schedule begins with Drums Along the Rockies on June 27 60-Second Tech Block: Jo talks about breathing, breathwork, and how it supports movement, stamina, performance quality, and storytelling. Water We Doing?! Why are we not bringing more guest clinicians into rehearsals? Why are people using AI in the production, promotion, and creation of marching arts programs? And why are artists criticizing other art forms? Gush & Go: Hayley gushes about concert festival season, a guest clinician visit, and Cincinnati Tradition. Jo shares excitement about Tampa Independent World and the energy of the season. Bobbey gushes about teaching, Philly Pride, and sunnier days ahead in Philadelphia. Panel: Bobbey Biddle — @bobbey107 Hayley Harrington — @h_harrington14 Joseph Simons (Jo) — @josephroman_ Sponsors…","meta_description":"Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. 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