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Welcome to PodBand PipeCast, the premier pipe band podcast! We are an educational and informational resource for folks in the pipe band world, or interested in the pipe band world. We're here to answer all your questions about how we do what we do!

PodBand PipeCast


    • Apr 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 103 EPISODES


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    EPISODE 105 - The New Massed Bands?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 33:46


    New massed bands music just dropped and let's just say, there's a lot to unpack here.

    EPISODE 104 - Welcome Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 33:54


    EPISODE 103 - We Missed You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 7:01


    It's 2022 and we're back at the Phoenix Highland Games after two years of a pandemic! There were so many things we all missed about the highland games, but don't just take our word for it. Hear from attendees at the games about what they missed in this special episode. Support us Patreon to see the video version of all our episodes: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 102 - Rules Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 35:21


    EPISODE 100 - 100 Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 45:27


    EPISODE 99 - Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 47:09


    EPISODE 97 - THE COST IS CORRECT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 12:17


    We celebrated our podcast's 2nd birthday with pipe band themed party games, starting with the Cost is Correct!

    EPISODE 96 - Tournament of Tartans: Great 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 17:55


    It's down to the final 8! Tune in to find out which tartan will be crowned our PodBand PipeCast favorite!Support us Patreon to see the video version of all our episodes: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 95 - Tournament of Tartans: Sweet 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 39:28


    Have you ever thought, "that's a pretty tartan, I wish our band wore that"? In this episode we build a bracket of 16 tartans that we think would be great choices for pipe bands. Support us Patreon to see the video version of all our episodes: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 94 - It's A Wonderful (Bit)Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 43:47


    BitLife is a game where you make decisions in a simulated life, so of course we had to choose to be a drummer! Unfortunately… Support us Patreon to see the video version of all our episodes: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 93 - Getting Physical: Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 33:20


    Licensed physical therapist Alex Randall evaluates a tenor drummer and bass drummer and provides simple stretches every piper and drummer can do to help improve posture. Let's get moving!

    EPISODE 92 - Getting Physical: Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 25:39


    EPISODE 91 - The Wicker Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 44:37


    What better way to celebrate Halloween than watching a spooky Scottish movie? Warning: this one is rated R, probably mostly for that questionable kilt/jacket combo worn by Christopher Lee, and also copious amounts of nudity. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 90 - Imports and Kilt Rentals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 18:11


    Michael McClanathan discusses how his Arizona imports shop became one of North America's most popular rental stores for highlandwear. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 89 - Michael McClanathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 24:14


    Michael McClanathan discusses going from Motor City and playing in the Chrysler Pipe Band to being a piper for hire in Scottsdale.Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 88 - Cut: Turnips for Dessert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 18:16


    We have 30 minutes and a box of random Scottish foods. This is the third part of a three-part series where we cook a meal out of some odd, but familiar, ingredients.Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 87 - Cut: Lamb and Oats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 23:05


    We have 30 minutes and a box of random Scottish foods. This is the second part of a three-part series where we cook a meal out of some odd, but familiar, ingredients.Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 86 - Cut: An Irn Bru Appetizer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 24:58


    We have 30 minutes and a box of random Scottish foods. This is the first part of a three-part series where we cook a meal out of some odd, but familiar, ingredients.Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 85 - Baggage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 29:21


    We have a non-pipe bander choose an instrument based solely off of its less-than-desirable qualities. There's a lot to unpack here. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 84 - Trash Pipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 27:33


    We make bagpipes out of trash bags!Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 83 - Artificial Unintelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 35:32


    We see if artificial intelligence can help us write a pipe band blog post, learn about some historic pipe band figures, and talk about how great our podcast is.Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 82 - Pipe Band Top 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 27:19


    Our top 10 pipe band things. But for both of us, so that's more like 20 things.Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 81 - Movie Pitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 28:04


    Listen as we pitch you a few of our ***100% ORIGINAL*** ideas for pipe band films.Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 80 - Bagpiping Goats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 2:22


    In this "just for fun" episode we rescue some bagpiping goats as Spyro the Dragon. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 79 - Beat Saber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 1:25


    Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 78 - Online Contest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 41:00


    WUSPBA Desert Branch Treasurer Erica Lue discusses lessons learned from hosting the branch's first online solo contest. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 77 - Underwater Drumming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 24:41


    Dianne Nunez and Alex Lemoine continue the discussion about the filming of the Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band's pandemic project video.Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 76 - Cowboys and Bagpipes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 31:26


    Dianne Nunez and Alex Lemoine discuss the filming of the Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band's pandemic project video. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 75 - The Gael

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 53:44


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 74 - Finally, Some Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 39:05


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 73 - Bagpipes In Media

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 36:22


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 72 - Bagpipe Math

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 48:55


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 71 - The Piper Mathematican

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 42:02


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 70 - AI Pipe Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 33:59


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 69 - Happy Accidents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 34:13


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 68 - Pipe Band Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 31:32


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 67 - Piping Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 42:28


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 66 - Making a Piper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 36:50


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 65 - The Piping Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 26:59


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 64 - Len Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 34:54


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 63 - Back to Bass-ics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 39:52


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 62 - BOOM BOOM

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 34:47


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 61 - We're All Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 34:50


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 60 - Big Bonnets and Broken Thumbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 28:09


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 59 - Get Disciplined

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 24:00


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 58 - Too Much Dew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 36:01


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 57 - Dew Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 37:58


    The Crew discusses more ways to improve pipe banding. Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 56 - Pipe Bands 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 46:59


    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/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

    EPISODE 55 - Once Upon a Pipe Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 41:00


    Once upon a time, there was a pipe band...Support us Patreon to see the video version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/PodBandPipeCastLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/PodBandPipeCastEmail us: PodBandPipeCast@gmail.comProduced/edited by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F1yloHBDiLiRznrO9BCBQyou

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