DCI 2026 Finals: Bluecoats' Undefeated Title, Spirit Returns, Rita Moreno & Color Guard Drill | OAWB S4EP32

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.Bluecoats finish an undefeated season as the 2026 DCI World Champions, Spirit of Atlanta returns to Finals for the first time since 2013, Carolina Crown wins the Jim Ott Award, and Rita Moreno returns to the DCI broadcast 46 years after her original appearance.Ashlee Amos is joined by Bobbey Biddle and Haley Harrington to recap championship weekend, including Blue Stars' historic sixth-place finish, the DCI All-Age Championship, Cincinnati Tradition's record score and the Phantom Regiment Alumni Corps. They also discuss the construction reshaping downtown Indianapolis and what it could mean for future DCI and BOA visitors.Bobbey takes the 60 Second Tech Block with a practical challenge for every design team: hire a drill writer who understands how the color guard contributes to the full production. The conversation continues with intentional transitions, giving designers room to create, stronger musicality in baton twirling and more collaboration across the performing arts.PanelAshlee Amos — @famousamossss_Bobbey Biddle — @bobbeyboy107Haley Harrington — @h_harrington14Chapters00:00 DCI Championship Weekend Highlights03:47 Welcome to On A Water Break04:58 Spirit of Atlanta Returns to Finals08:13 Bluecoats, Crown and the 2026 DCI Results14:29 DCI All-Age and the Phantom Regiment Alumni Corps19:08 Downtown Indianapolis Construction23:54 Rita Moreno Returns to DCI31:07 Break33:11 60 Second Tech Block35:07 Better Drill Design for Color Guard41:50 Water We Doing?!42:34 Stop Boxing In Your Drill Writer46:31 Baton Twirling Needs More Musicality53:20 More Collaboration Across the Performing Arts59:22 Gush & Go01:11:10 Closing RehearsalPresented by Guard ClosetUniforms, flags, costumes, consignment and design services for the marching arts.GuardCloset.com | @guardclosetFind On A Water BreakWebsite | Listen everywhere | YouTube | Be a guest or join the teamFollow @onawaterbreak on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.