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The Band Dads Podcast

The Band Dads
Music Education
Marching Band
Band Camp
Band Parenting
Parent Involvement
Adjudication Process
Band Culture
Band Participation
Education
Band Directors
Band Education
Band Dads Podcast
High School Band Programs
Band
Jaxon Landfair
Community Support
Performance Evaluation
Band Competition
Band Parents
Parenting

Band is more than music. It’s pressure, passion, leadership, chaos, life lessons, unforgettable moments… and a community unlike anything else.

The Band Dads Podcast pulls back the curtain on the world of marching band, concert band, music education, and the people who live it every day. Hosted by band dads — including a former band director bringing years of insider experience and perspective mos... more

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Season 3 was different.

As Scott and Chris look back on another incredible season of the Band Dads Podcast, two words kept rising to the surface: strategy and depth.

This season felt more intentional than ever before. Timely episo... more

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This week, the Band Dads tackle a topic that might make some people a little uncomfortable… What do you do if you have a bad band director?

Before anyone jumps to conclusions, Scott and Chris take a thoughtful and fair approach by ... more

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Welcome to Offbeat—a new Band Dads series where Chris and Scott go beyond the music to explore the fascinating, unusual, and sometimes downright bizarre stories behind the figures who shaped band, music education, and the art form w... more

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What Band Directors Face When It’s Just Them

Even when marching season may be over, the competition hasn’t stopped.

This time of year, band programs shift into a world that many parents and even students don’t fully understand: co... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Gott
Orchestra Director at Basha High School
Basha High School
Episode: Carnegie Hall & Canceled Flights : NYC Travel Edition
Chris Flynn
Band Dad, co-host of The Band Dads Podcast
The Band Dads Podcast
Episode: The Band Dads Get Boosted!
Scott Lang
Band Director, co-host of The Band Dads Podcast
The Band Dads Podcast
Episode: The Band Dads Get Boosted!
Libby Denny
Band director's wife, involved in the band community
Episode: The Real Band Wives Part 1
Darrin Davis
Director of Bands Emeritus at Pride of Broken Arrow, leading expert in marching arts
Pride of Broken Arrow
Episode: Darrin Davis : From Design to Day One
Jay Landfair
Father of Jaxon Landfair
Episode: Lessons, Love, & Legacy: The Story of Jaxon Landfair
Jessica Landfair
Mother of Jaxon Landfair
Episode: Lessons, Love, & Legacy: The Story of Jaxon Landfair
Andrew Yocum
Visual Caption Head for Basha Band
Episode: Inside Band Camp - Part 1
Miles Denny
Director of Bands at Basha High School
Basha High School
Episode: Backstage with Miles Denny

Hosts

Chris Flynn
Co-host of The Band Dads Podcast; experienced band director and educator with insider perspective.
Scott Lang
Co-host of The Band Dads Podcast; band director with practical, community-focused insights.
Shannon
Co-host of The Band Moms Podcast; engages community, parenting, and band culture.
Leah
Co-host of The Band Moms Podcast; discusses leadership, parenting, and community impact in band settings.
Becky
Co-host of The Band Moms Podcast; shares experiences of band parenting and community building.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Band parents - please listen to

    I’ve seen Scott in person a couple of times, and Chris is the perfect counter to Scott’s wackiness. I will recommend this podcast to our band parents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Band Geek Mike
    United Statesa year ago
  • Band Dads Rock

    Great idea for a podcast, I hope you are able to grow a following and help community grow. Best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KevinHayward
    United Statesa year ago

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Shows strong emphasis on community, fundraising, and student-centered outcomes.
Content is seen as inspiring for educators and parent volunteers looking to improve band programs.
The banter and insider perspective make leadership topics approachable.
Guests and hosts are perceived as authentic and community-oriented.

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Offbeat: Percy Grainger
Q: If he were live today, would you have him as a clinician for your kids?
They express skepticism about exposing younger players to Grainger's controversial personal life, preferring to seek clinicians with less public controversy for youth programs, while acknowledging his artistic genius.
Offbeat: Percy Grainger
Q: How many whips is too many whips?
The hosts discuss that there's no universal limit to number of whips, suggesting it depends on personal or archival interest rather than utility, and acknowledge the oddity as part of Grainger's eccentric persona.
Carnegie Hall & Canceled Flights : NYC Travel Edition
Q: What role do boosters play in enabling large trips like this?
Boosters provide essential fundraising, logistical support, and on-the-ground coordination to keep costs manageable and ensure a smooth experience for students.
Carnegie Hall & Canceled Flights : NYC Travel Edition
Q: How does the team handle major travel disruptions while keeping students safe and engaged?
They rely on contingency planning, strong administrative support, and a trusted intermediary (Terra Travel) to rebook and organize transportation, hotel stays, and meals, while keeping clear communication with parents and students.
Fill the Darn Chair: A Practical Guide to Recruitment & Retention
Q: Who's the most important person in recruitment and retention?
The existing students and the program themselves.

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A practical, community-focused show about marching and concert band education, leadership, and booster culture. Episodes cover recruitment and retention, parent involvement, contest dynamics, travel logistics, and the daily realities of running band programs, all navigated with humor and candid insider perspectives from experienced parents and educators. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on leadership skills transferable to life, a booster-driven community mindset, and approachable guidance for parents and directors seeking realistic, actionable strategies.

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2. Chris Flynn
3. Scott Lang
4. Libby Denny
5. Darrin Davis
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7. Jessica Landfair
8. Andrew Yocum

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