Why It Started

On A Water Break was started because, let’s face it, the best convos in the marching arts happen when we’re standing on the sidelines, half-hydrated and full of opinions. We figured, why not bring those chaotic, hilarious, and occasionally profound moments to a podcast? Whether we’re yelling “Water we doing?!”, hyping our faves in Gush and Go, or timing each other in the 60 Second Tech Block, it’s all about capturing the energy of a band room, a gym floor, or hanging out in the stands—just with fewer sunburns and more microphones.

What You'll Hear

Every week on On A Water Break, we bring the energy of the sidelines straight to your headphones. Expect a rotating cast of hilarious, passionate, and experienced hosts—from band directors and designers to techs, judges, and performers—who all share one thing: they’ve been in the trenches of the marching arts and have opinions. Here’s what’s on tap:

Marching Arts News – We kick things off with the latest headlines, drama, and updates from DCI, WGI, BOA, parades, and beyond. If it’s happening on the field (or in a group chat), we’re talking about it.

60 Second Tech Block – One brave soul takes the mic and delivers a rapid-fire, non-stop, no-pauses-allowed tech talk on a surprise topic. It’s chaos. It’s educational. It’s got a timer.

Water We Doing? – Rants, hot takes, and honest questions about the things in the activity that make us go, “…seriously, what are we doing?” No sacred cows. No sugarcoating.

Gush and Go – A wholesome vibes-only segment where we shout out the amazing people, performances, or moments that have us totally inspired.

Interviews & Spotlights – We sit down with performers, educators, designers, and legends of the activity for deeper convos, life stories (in 32 counts or less), and big ideas shaping the future of the marching arts.

Whether you’re a veteran director, a rookie guard member, or just here for the band tea, On A Water Break gives you the community, comedy, and catharsis you didn’t know you needed.

So grab your water bottle, pretend you’re stretching, and hang out with us—right where all the best stories happen: on the sidelines.