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The Brass Junkies
by Pedal Note Media
The Brass Junkies, hosted by former Boston Brass tuba player Andrew Hitz and a rotating cast of characters, features interviews with the best and brightest brass players in the world. Subject matter includes everything from the serious to the ridiculous, just like the music business.
Episodes
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TBJ223: Gail Williams
Find everything Gail Williams has done with The Brass Junkies: https://brassjunkies.com/gail-williams Get something interesting from the world of brass every week in The Brass Junkies Newsletter: https://www.brassjunkies.com/newsletter On This Episode of The Brass Junkies: Andrew and guest…
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The Brass Junkies: Season Three Preview
The Brass Junkies is back for Season Three. After 222 episodes and a long pause following the loss of my co-host and dear friend Lance LaDuke, the show returns with a new weekly format. Each week brings conversations with some of the finest brass players in the world, plus short…
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TBJ222: A Tribute to Lance LaDuke
The Brass Junkies is coming back! Andrew announces Season 3 (launching spring 2026) with a new format, then reads a heartfelt tribute to Lance LaDuke covering his legendary work ethic, courage, teaching philosophy, impact on the brass world, and more. Also: An exclusive presale offer for the…
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TBJ221: TBJ Gives Thanks
Andrew is joined by seven brass players who share thoughts about a musician they were thankful for in 2023. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Guests Giving Thanks: Sasha Romero (Principal Trombone of the Metropolitan Opera) is...
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TBJ220: Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band
Andrew and guest co-host Dr. Michael W. Nickens are joined by trombonist Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ219: Jen Oliverio
Andrew and guest co-host Buddy Deshler are joined by trumpeter, coronetist, and flugelhornist Jen Oliverio Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ218: Ryan McGeorge of "The President's Own" Marine Band
Andrew is joined by Ryan McGeorge, euphonium player for "The President's Own" Marine Band Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass...
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TBJ217: Marcus Grant
Andrew and guest co-host Michael Nickens are joined by trumpeter and composer Marcus Grant. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass...
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TBJ216: Listener's Choice - All Things Sam
This Listener's Choice is all questions about the late, great Sam Pilafian. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is…
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TBJ215: Luke Spence
Andrew is joined by trumpet player Dr. Luke Spence, fresh off playing in a dream team trumpet section for the first ever performances of the International Pride Orchestra. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ►...
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TBJ214: Jamie Lipton, John Caputo + Betsy Jones on All Things NABBA
Andrew is joined by three phenomenal euphonium players, Jamie Lipton, John Caputo and Betsy Hones, to talk all NABBA and the British-style brass band scene in the US. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ►...
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TBJ213: Jeff Conner from the Brass Career Intensive
Trumpet player Jeff Conner of Boston Brass joined Andrew for a session on building a world-class chamber ensemble at the Brass Career Intensive. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/...
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TBJ212: Kelly Langenberg
Horn player and very-soon-to-be Doctor Kelly Langenberg joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jeff Nelsen of Canadian Brass to talk about horn and the challenges of being a female brass player. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com...
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TBJ211: Zenas Kim-Banther
Phenomenal trombonist Zenas Kim-Banther joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jim Nova to talk about trombone and horses. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ210: John Fedchock
Jazz trombone legend John Fedchock joins Andrew and guest co-host, former Brass Junkies guest, and John's wife Jennifer Wharton to talk about his amazing career that spans over four decades. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com…
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TBJ209: Glenn Van Looy
International euphonium sensastion Glenn Van Looy joins Andrew and guest host Hiram Diaz from Switzerland to discuss his career as one of the most in-demand euphonium soloists in the world. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com…
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TBJ208: The Making of Class Brass Featuring Marty Hackleman
Horn legend Marty Hackleman takes us behind the scenes for the Empire Brass recording session for their album Class Brass. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ207: Best of 2022
A clip from each Brass Junkies interview of 2022 along with some brief thoughts on each. TBJ180 Matt Neff of the North Carolina Symphony on getting incredibly nervous in auditions, even two decades into his professional career (2:51) TBJ181 Kevin Newton of Imani Winds on his mental approach to...
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TBJ206: Rex Richardson
Trumpet superstar Rex Richardson joins the show to talk about his new book, 100 Days of Trumpet Practice, and to offer practicing tips for all brass players. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ►...
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TBJ205: Remembering Floyd Cooley - Brass Legacy Project
The latest installment of the Brass Legacy Project celebrates the life of former Principal Tuba of the San Francisco Symphony Floyd Cooley. Special guests: Kevin Harrison - Axiom Brass Daryl Johnson - Louisville Symphony Orchestra Pete Link - Kyoto Symphony Orchestra Mike Roylance - Boston…
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TBJ204: Pete Sullivan - Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pete Sullivan joins Andrew along with special guest co-host Jim Nova for Episode 204 of The Brass Junkies. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/...
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TBJ203: Andrew & Friends Give Thanks
Andrew is joined by friends to share what they're grateful for! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ For the annual episode giving thanks, Andrew is joined by five friends of the show: ► Shelagh Abate…
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TBJ202: Andrew Dougherty
Andrew Dougherty joins TBJ for a special Winning the Audition! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter…
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TBJ201: Joe Burgstaller
Joe Burgstaller joins special co-host Chris Martin to talk all things trumpet! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ200: Lance LaDuke
Lance bids a fond farewell to the podcast and is joined by a cavalcade of stars! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ199: Listener's Choice
Andrew and Lance answer MORE listener questions | TBJ199 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ►...
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TBJ198: Terry Bingham
Terry Bingham on his career with playing Trumpet with the Pershing's Own and more | TBJ198 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ197: Jonathan Fowler
Becoming a student to be a better teacher and more with Jonathan Fowler | TBJ197 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ196: Christopher Davis
World-renowned Bass Trombonist Christopher Davis talks with the Brass Junkies | TBJ196 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ195: Jasmine Pigott
Jasmine Pigott talks about her new EP, improvising on the tuba, and much more! | TBJ195 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ194: Natalie Mannix
Natalie Mannix on UNT, IWBC, Stiletto Brass and more! | TBJ194 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter…
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TBJ193: Billy Hunter
The Metropolitan Opera's Billy Hunter on trumpet, meditation, his career and more Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ192: William Russell
Boston Brass's William Russell on studying with Sam Pilafian, the tuba, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ191: Steve Lange
Steve Lange talks orchestral trombone, Joe Alessi, the Boston Symphony, and more | TBJ191 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ190: Kevin Gebo
The Army Ceremonial Band, Fatherhood, Trumpet and more with Kevin Gebo | TBJ190 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ189: Listener's Choice
Andrew and Lance answer MORE listener questions! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ►...
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TBJ188: Joe Dollard
Navy Band, Rich Matteson, and Jazz Euphonium with Joe Dollard | TBJ188 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/...
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TBJ187: Jack Burt
Etude-A-Day, Rotary Trumpets, and more with Jack Burt | TBJ187 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter…
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TBJ186: Beth Wiese
TBJ186 features Beth Wiese from the 2022 TBJ Tuba Workshop Brass Junkies Tuba Workshop ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tuba-workshop Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ►...
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TBJ185: Sylvia Alimena
Inside the Practice Room ► https://www.andrewhitz.com/blog/inside-the-practice-room-with-julie-landsman Brass Junkies Tuba Workshop ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tuba-workshop Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ►...
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TBJ185: Sylvia Alimena
Inside the Practice Room ► https://www.andrewhitz.com/blog/inside-the-practice-room-with-julie-landsman Brass Junkies Tuba Workshop ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tuba-workshop Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ►...
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TBJ184: Sergio Carolino
Sergio Carolino talks about his career as a tuba player, his lasting connection to Sam Pilafian, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ183: Listener's Choice
Listener's Choice! Andrew and Lance answer more Listener Questions! | TBJ183 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ182: Jeffrey Curnow
The Philadelphia Orchestra's Jeffrey Curnow on playing with the legendary Empire Brass, crazy road stories and his life as a professional cartoonist! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ►...
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TBJ181: Kevin Newton
Imani Winds Horn Kevin Newton on mentorship, chamber music, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/...
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TBJ180: Matt Neff
Bass Trombonist Matt Neff talks about his gig with the North Carolina Symphony and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ179: Chris Lee
Tubist Chris Lee talks about the late Dennis Miller, the Wynton Marsalis Concerto, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ178: Mary Ann Craig
Euphonium LEGEND Mary Ann Craig shares stories from her remarkable career! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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TBJ177: Listener's Choice
Andrew and Lance are BACK to answer MORE of YOUR QUESTIONS! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ►...
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TBJ176: Amy Schumaker Bliss
Amy Schumaker Bliss on her children's book, her new euphonium album, and the New World Brass Cast Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ►...
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The Brass Junkies, hosted by former Boston Brass tuba player Andrew Hitz and a rotating cast of characters, features interviews with the best and brightest brass players in the world. Subject matter includes everything from the serious to the ridiculous, just like the music business.
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The Brass Junkies, hosted by former Boston Brass tuba player Andrew Hitz and a rotating cast of characters, features interviews with the best and brightest brass players in the world. Subject matter includes everything from the serious to the ridiculous, just like the music business.
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