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General Effect Media Network
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The General Effect Media Network is the audio home of General Effect Media, featuring On the Field, In the Lot, The Gemmy Awards, and special coverage of drum corps, marching band, and beyond.If it's happening in the marching arts, there's a good chance we're talking about it.
Episodes
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Hebron Brings the Broom! | Cedar Ridge Sweeps | Texas Gets Crowded • Indiana Waits • Rankings
The scores are climbing, Texas is getting crowded, and the national picture is about to get uncomfortable. This week, the GErMs break down another massive weekend of marching band competition from across the country. Hebron delivers the weekend's biggest published BOA score, sweeping finals at…
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Carmel & Tarpon Springs Make Their Move! | Rouse vs Cedar Park • Gold & The Battalion • Rankings
October has arrived; margins are shrinking, and some of the biggest names in marching band are starting to make their move. This week, the GErMs break down another huge weekend of competition nationwide. Carmel sweeps BOA Kentucky, Tarpon Springs dominates its first major Florida contest, and…
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Texas Deals a Hand! | Flower Mound Rolls, Homestead Wins & National Rankings • Mandarins & Troopers
The scores are climbing, the contenders are emerging, and we officially have enough information to start overreacting. This week, the GErMs break down another huge weekend of marching band competition from across the country. Flower Mound makes an early statement at BOA Dallas Mid-Cities and...
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BOA Rocks & Thunder Rolls! | Photo Finishes & DCI Staff Shakeups • Week 1 RANKINGS
The 2026 marching band season is officially underway, and we finally have scores to talk about! This week on On the Field, the GErMs break down the opening weekend of competition, including the early action at BOA Las Cruces, a rock fight between Pebble Hills and Eastwood, and the latest…
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Avon, Carmel, Broken Arrow… Oh My! | DCI Staff Shakeups & More
On the Field is back, and marching band season has officially begun! We’re breaking down some of the first major performances of the fall, including early looks at Avon, Carmel, and Broken Arrow. What stood out? What are we already seeing from three programs expected to be major players this...
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Fall Forecast: Expectations for 2026
The fall marching band season is here, which means it’s time to start making predictions we may deeply regret by November. Daniel Montoya Jr., Hattie Bartlett, William Bradfield, and Matthew are In the Lot for our 2026 Fall Forecast, looking ahead at the programs, storylines, and questions we’ll…
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The Gemmys | DCI 2026
The Gemmys are back! Join Daniel Montoya Jr. and the entire General Effect Media crew for the 2nd Annual Gemmy Awards, celebrating our favorite performances, designs, moments, and shows from an unforgettable 2026 Drum Corps International season. From brass, percussion, and color guard to visual...
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2026 DCI World Championships, pt. 2 | Ranking Our Favorite Shows • Way-Too-Early 2027 PREDICTIONS
Championship Week may be over, but On the Field isn't quite finished yet! In Part 2 of our 2026 season finale, the GErMs are back to rank our favorite shows of DCI Championship Week. Not the highest-scoring, not necessarily the best-designed, but the shows we simply enjoyed watching the most.…
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2026 DCI World Championships, pt. 1 | Recap, Review, & Reactions
Championship Week is in the books... but our conversation is just getting started. The GErMs are back for Part 1 of our On the Field season finale, as Daniel, William, Aaron, Matthew, Hattie, and Jason look back at an unforgettable week in Indianapolis and break down the performances, results,...
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Open Class and World Class DCI Championships Previews & Predictions • Allentown • Pressboxd Update
Championship Week has arrived. In this special Finals preview episode of On the Field, Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMSs are joined by Jason Gonzales for his first appearance on the show as we get ready for the biggest week of the 2026 DCI season. We look back one final time at the biggest...
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New Endings. New Predictions. One Week Until Finals... Who's In? • Atlanta & Allentown
Championship season is almost here, and the final pieces of the puzzle are starting to fall into place. In this episode of On the Field, the GErMs recap all the action from Atlanta before breaking down the latest show updates from Boston Crusaders, Bluecoats, Carolina Crown, Blue Devils, and…
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DCI Southwestern Championship Review & Thoughts • Favorite Show Designs • 11th-14th Place Battles
The first major showdown of the season is in the books, and the road to Indianapolis just got a lot more interesting. In this episode of On the Field, Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMs break down everything that happened at the DCI Southwestern Championship in San Antonio, discussing the biggest...
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DCI Southwestern Championship (San Antonio) Preview & Predictions
It's the first major showdown of the 2026 DCI season. In this episode of On the Field, Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMs look ahead to the DCI Southwestern Championship in San Antonio, where the entire World Class field will compete together for the first time this summer. Who has the momentum?...
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DCI 2026 Week 2: Crossmen & Music City • Mankato, Georgia, & Tennessee • DCI Championship Facts
The 2026 DCI season is moving toward its first major checkpoint, and the entire World Class field is about to collide in San Antonio. In this Week 2 episode of On the Field, Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMs recap the action from Drums Along the Smokies, Drums Across America, and the Kiwanis…
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DCI 2026 Wknd 2: Cali & WI • Academy • Blue Stars • Madison Scouts • Seattle Cascades • Predictions
The 2026 DCI season rolls on, and we're starting to get our first real look at the competitive landscape. Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMs recap the latest competitions from Wisconsin & California, break down each corps' opening score and how it compares to last season, and take a look at the...
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DCI 2026 Week 1: Boston Crusaders, Colts, Spartans, & Boise GEMS • Seattle, Nebraska, & Portland
The 2026 DCI season is heating up, and there's plenty happening on and off the field. The GErMs take a closer look at the 2026 productions from the Boston Crusaders, Colts, and Spartans, sharing our first impressions and thoughts on each show. We also recap Brad Furlano's appointment as the new…
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DCI 2026 Wknd 1: DATR • Corps Encore • Show Announcements & Reviews • Updated Predictions
Welcome to the debut episode of On the Field! The 2026 DCI season is officially underway, and we're covering everything from the first competitive weekend. Join Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMs as they recap the latest show announcements, break down the weekend's results, review the productions...
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DCI 2026 World Class Predictions
It's prediction time.The GErMs put their reputations on the line and make their predictions for the 2026 DCI World Class season. From Finals placements and dark horses to breakout corps and championship contenders, we're making our picks before the season begins.Which predictions will age like…
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DCI 2026 World Class Preview
The countdown is on. The GErMs take a first look at the 2026 DCI World Class season, discussing the corps, concepts, music, and storylines that have us excited for the summer ahead. Which productions have the most potential? Which show announcements caught our attention? Who could be poised to…
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DCI Designer Draft
Every drum corps fan has had this conversation before: If you could hire anyone in drum corps history, who would be on your design team? In this episode, the GErMs turn that debate into a draft. From drill writers and brass arrangers to percussion composers, visual designers, and creative...
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Which DCI Shows Belong on Mount Rushmore?
With only four spots available, the GErMs are taking on one of the toughest debates in drum corps: Which DCI shows belong on Mount Rushmore? This isn't a conversation about the best shows ever. It's about the most iconic, influential, important, and defining productions in Drum Corps…
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What Should Each Drum Corps Play? Songs We'd Love to Hear on the Field!
With just weeks until the start of the season, the GErMs put together their ultimate drum corps wish list. Sharing songs, symphonies, film scores, and hidden GEMs we'd love to hear on the field someday. From serious design concepts to a few wild-card picks, we're playing armchair program...
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Drum Corps Shows: Best, Worst, & What Were They Thinking?!
With just 46 days until the start of the 2026 competitive drum corps season, the GErMs are looking both forward… and backward. In this episode, Daniel Montoya Jr., Aaron “Through a Glass” Blackley, and William “Tell” Bradfield dive into their favorite, least favorite, best, worst, most…
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WGI Percussion & Winds Championships: Recap, Reviews, & Rankings • The End of The Program
This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley recap WGI Percussion & Winds Championships, break down drum corps shows on Pressboxd, and look ahead to drum corps season!
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WGI Percussion Predictions • 2026 DCI Leeks & Rumours • BandScores.Net • Project Hail Mary
This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley give their predictions for WGI Percussion Championships, recap WGI Color Guard Championships, break down drum corps shows on Pressboxd, and more!
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2026 DCI Leeks & Rumours • Boise Gems: The Color of Chaos • SCPA • March Bandness • Raye
This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley give their final picks for the DCI World Champions Bracket (March Bandness), discuss the Boise Gems 2026 show announcement, preview the coming weeks in indoor winter percussion & color guard, and more!
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WGI Percussion Thoughts, Rankings, & Predictions • Iran & WGI • DCI Champions Bracket, rds 3 & 4
Welcome to The Program, your deep dive into the sounds, visuals, and ideas driving the marching arts forward. We don’t just watch the show. We break it down, tear it apart, and celebrate the art of marching design. This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron...
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March Bandness: DCI World Champions Bracket • Is Ludwig Göransson the future GOAT? • Slayr
Welcome to The Program, your deep dive into the sounds, visuals, and ideas driving the marching arts forward. We don’t just watch the show. We break it down, tear it apart, and celebrate the art of marching design. This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron...
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Ranking our FAVORITE PIW Indoor Shows So Far • March Fo(u)rth • Pressboxd • DCI Leeks & Rumours
Welcome to The Program—your deep dive into the sounds, visuals, and ideas driving the marching arts forward. We don’t just watch the show. We break it down, tear it apart, and celebrate the art of marching design. This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron...
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GMU: The Masons • Vandergrift & Hebron Trivia • DCI Leaks & Rumours • March Bandness • Ratboys
Welcome to The Program—your deep dive into the sounds, visuals, and ideas driving the marching arts forward. We don’t just watch the show. We break it down, tear it apart, and celebrate the art of marching design. This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron...
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The BENITO Bowl • Is UIL adding a COLOR GUARD judge? • RCC: Line Between Us • UIL Wild Card Weekend
Welcome to The Program—your deep dive into the sounds, visuals, and ideas driving the marching arts forward. We don’t just watch the show. We break it down, tear it apart, and celebrate the art of marching design. This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron...
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BIG changes at Avon & Cedar Park • Marching Health • DCI Rumors & Leaks • UIL News • Indoor Season
Welcome to The Program—your deep dive into the sounds, visuals, and ideas driving the marching arts forward. We don’t just watch the show. We break it down, tear it apart, and celebrate the art of marching design. This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron...
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The General Effect Media Network is the audio home of General Effect Media, featuring On the Field, In the Lot, The Gemmy Awards, and special coverage of drum corps, marching band, and beyond.If it's happening in the marching arts, there's a good chance we're talking about it.
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