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This week, we’re bringing the joy, the inspiration, and the sparkle 💫

We meet Finley — a 4-year-old obsessed with the Ohio State University Marching Band — whose “drum major energy” is already making waves. Then, author and LGBTQ+ advocate Jase Peeples joins the pod to talk about his children’s book Twirl — a heartwarming story about embracing your sparkle, building confidence, and redefining what it means to shine on your own terms.

Plus: co-host Jade Rhode shares a powerful 32-count life story, Josh Smith and Nicole Younger break down burnout in the band world, and we preview all-age excitement ahead of DCA Finals.

💡 This one’s about lifting up sideline stars, celebrating twirlers, and seeing the joy in every band kid’s journey.

Featuring:
Host: Nicole Younger [@o2bnpjs]
Panelists: Josh Smith [@mr.smiths.band], Jade Rhode
Guest: Jase Peeples [@jasepeeples]

Sponsored by:
🎒 @peak.group.travel | peakgrouptravel.com
💚 @guardcloset | guardcloset.com

🎧 Listen on all platforms: onawaterbreakpodcast.com/listen

📚 Twirl by Jase Peeples: Amazon Link

🥁 Finley (Toddler of the Year): Vote Here

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