Secrets of San Antonio: NFA 2024 Review

From jägerbombs to secret parties, and stellar guests to plastic babies; this week’s podcast reflects on my time at the NFA Annual Flute Convention in San Antonio, Texas.I look at all the things the NFA got right, my own personal scandals, the cultural differences in the US, a hot take that will kill all my sponsorship chances and finally; why you should join me next year in Atlanta.(There’s also a wee rant against Woodify and other related snake-oil products, sorry I got carried away x)If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xAnd finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)Chapters:0:00 - Sneaky Snakey Oil 5:09 - Fables from the Exhibitor Hall 15:58 - Big up Flute Center18:18 - What NFA nailed20:40 - Stereotypes and Secret Parties30:51 - Help32:44 - A Complaint36:15 - Atlanta (Atlantic City?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.