Flags In A Gym: A Colorguard Podcast
A podcast dedicated to all facets of the sport of Colorguard! Join Eric, the host and resident colorguard nerd, as he talks to performers, instructors, directors, and judges from across the country. Eric has been in the sport since 1994 and has been teaching since 2000. He has marched WGI in A, Open, and World, and DCI with both the Kiwanis Kavaliers and the Rosemont Cavaliers. Come give a listen!
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4 days ago
4 days ago
This episode continues our series showcasing programs from around the country and world. I sat down with the director and designer of Independent A finalist University of Nevada Reno, Kim Hines and Javier Sosa spoke with me about their 2025 production "If I can't have you", transitioning from an exhibition to a competitive unit, building a program in an isolated area, the crazy IA prelims at Dayton and more!
Also, many thanks to today's sponsor PhilpMarchingFX. For your indoor or outdoor staging, drill, prop manufacturing needs and more visit PHILPMarchingFX.com
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
This episode continues our series showcasing programs from around the country and world. I sat down with two staff members from the 2025 Independent Open Champions, Third Legend, Kevin Westermann and Carolyne Nadeau spoke with me about the differences and difficulties of being a Canadian colorguard, their 2025 WGI program and WGI experience, trophy licking, Covid shutdowns, and preparing for their transition to World Class.
Check them out at https://www.3elegende.org/
Also, many thanks to today's sponsor PhilpMarchingFX. For your indoor or outdoor staging, drill, prop manufacturing needs and more visit PHILPMarchingFX.com
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Its rules proposal time! Will and I are going through each of the proposals and giving our thoughts and ideas about each one and whether or not we think they will pass. Link to the proposals can be found below.
2025 WGI Proposals Here!
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
This episode is the first in a new series where we are showcasing programs from around the country. Today I got to talk to Bryan Ayala and Tim Newburn from Emerson HS. They placed 5th in Scholastic Open at this year's WGI championships. We talked about the development of their program, being reclassified to Open during the season, why Texas guard is so successful, and we got into all the details about their 2025 production "Enjoy the Silence".
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
WGI Finals is done and now the recapping begins! This is our final episode recapping all the classes at Dayton. Will is back with me to finally wrap up Dayton and discuss everything Scholastic World!
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
WGI Finals is done and now the recapping begins! This is our fifth of six episodes recapping all the classes at Dayton. Will is back with me to discuss everything Scholastic Open!
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
WGI Finals is done and now the recapping begins! This is our fourth of six episodes recapping all the classes at Dayton. Will is back with me to discuss everything Scholastic A!
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
WGI Finals is done and now the recapping begins! This is our third of six episodes recapping all the classes at Dayton. Will is back with me to discuss everything Independent World!
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
WGI Finals is done and now the recapping begins! This is our second of six episodes recapping all the classes at Dayton. Will is back with me to discuss everything Independent Open!
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
WGI Finals is done and now the recapping begins! This is our first of six episodes recapping all the classes at Dayton. Will is back with me to discuss everything Independent A!