2012 SCV Winter Guard (with Wayne Harris)

We're Back! The Get It Guys sit down to catch up and update on what they've been up to since season one. Mark talks about his move, Johnny connects with some real conversations in the activity, and of course there is a lot of talk about the 2022 Winterguard season.

Mark and Johnny sit down with storyteller and actor, Wayne Harris to discuss the 2012 Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard production of “John Henry: A story for our time”. Wayne reminisces on the process of putting together this iconic show, while sharing his thoughts on performance coaching and storytelling.

Mark, Tykeem, and Johnny reflect on their journey of working on “Get It!”. Mark gives a 60 second shout-out to graphic designer Sarah Solomonson. We welcome our very special guest, the much talked-about Kaysey Thomspon to discuss her extensive marching experience, Blast!, and cultural appropriation.

Mark, Tykeem, and Johnny talk about the new Netflix docuseries, “Move” and spill the usual tea. Mark gives a 60 second shout-out to technician extraordinaire, Chelsea Toner. We welcome our special guest, Michael Rosales to talk all things dance. Tykeem sits down with Lauren and Carolyn Drislane to discuss our “show you should know” Shenendehowa High School 2008.

Mark, Tykeem, and Johnny talk about the business end of color guard, and remind our listeners to vote! (again) Johnny gives a 60 second shout-out to a fellow Madison Scout, Conor Kovatch. Marlieta Matthews throws it down as our special guest and covers ALL the topics. Race relations, modern-day color guard teaching, and more! Our “show you should know” is the iconic 1991 Miamisburg High School Winter Guard.

Mark, Tykeem, and Johnny do another covid check-in, talk about style, and remind our listeners to vote! Tykeem gives a 60 second shout-out to Omari Simmons. Sarah Rillo is our special guest as we talk about developing a dance program and personal style. Our “show you should know” is 2006 James Logan High School.

Mark, Tykeem, and Johnny discuss the 2021 WGI season announcement, and life outside color guard. Mark gives a 60 second shout-out to Sonia Benzor.  Laura Gasper is our special guest as we talk about the “glorification of busy” and balancing her life as a pottery artist and color guard technician. Our “show you should know” is 2005 San Jose Raiders.

Mark, Tykeem, and Johnny give us an update on their teaching during Covid and discuss collaboration. Tykeem gives a 60 second shout out to California Visual Designer, Noe Gomez. All three guys interview designer and program coordinator Rick Subel to discuss Paramount’s 2020 show ‘The Haus of Paramount” and his creative process. Rick Subel also gives insight on 1998 Emerald Marquis.

Mark, Tykeem, and Johnny give us an update on their teaching during Covid. Johnny gives a 60 second shout out to Texas color guard director, Chris McCarthy. Tykeem sits down with legendary color guard director Jennifer Leseth, and Mark discusses the “show you should know” Every-Body 1996 with Chad Duggan.

Mark, Tykeem, and Johnny kiki about mainstream music in color guard and the challenges that go along with it. All three join in a conversation with dance professors Xan Burley and Alex Springer to discuss the integration of African dance in academia and color guard.