Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. This week, Ricardo and Trish welcome two standout guests: Kenai Central High School Band Director Christian Stefanos (@akbanddirector) — whose band traveled from Alaska to BOA Grand Nationals — and TikTok creator & performer Taylor Greatbatch (@greatbatchofcookies). Christian breaks down what it took to build a marching band from scratch, fundraise across a state the size of a continent, and take a small-town Alaska program onto the national stage in Indianapolis. Taylor shares what it's like teaching in one of Kentucky's lowest-income districts, why BOA experiences matter for rural kids, and how marching band shaped their entire career across theater and performance. Then the whole panel dives into a packed NEWS segment featuring: • BOA Grand Nationals Finals breakdown • DCI 2025 schedule • HBCU Band of the Year finalists • 2025 Dunkin' Thanksgiving Parade bands • 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup Christian takes on the 60-Second Tech Block with "How to Build a Marching Band From the Ground Up." Taylor unleashes a viral-worthy rant about Broadway-level marching band shows ("I should not have to have a PhD to understand your marching band show, girl!"), and Ricardo drops a scorched-earth message to the Avon haters who have been trashing kids online after BOA Finals. The episode closes with a heartfelt Gush & Go, including: • The Spartans preparing for the Macy's Parade • Christian's students getting national love • Ricardo's district-wide arts expos inspiring the next generation • Kentucky band programs celebrating major milestones Hosts: Ricardo Robinson-Shinall (@ricardorrobinson) Trish O'Shea (@trishdish1002) Guests: Christian Stefanos — Kenai Central High School Band (@akbanddirector) Taylor Greatbatch (@greatbatchofcookies) Presented by: Guard Closet — gear, education & design for the marching arts Peak Group Travel (@peak.group.travel) — group travel done right If you're not listening to On A Water Break… what are you even doing?