This week on On A Water Break Weekly, we’re twirling into something special! Author and longtime color guard veteran Jase Peoples joins us to talk about Twirl—his new YA novel that centers queer identity, color guard culture, and the power of found family. We get into his 32 Count Life Story, talk representation in marching arts literature, and how Twirl is already resonating with performers across the country.

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Plus, it’s a packed sideline with Jackie, Ricardo, Trish, and special guest Jase jumping in on this week’s topics, including:

• 📚 The creative and cultural inspiration behind Twirl
• 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ visibility in color guard and youth lit
• 🥁 The official end of Pride of Cincinnati’s legendary run
• 🎓 Scholarships and student success stories
• 📼 Old school color guard history and what we’ve forgotten
• 💬 60‑Second Tech Block: performance consistency
• 😤 What Are We Doing?!: Ballad bans, uniform disasters, and program legacy
• 🎉 Gush & Go: DCI move-ins, new jobs, and big guard wins

💥 Whether you’re headed to spring training, starting summer camps, or just missing Dayton, this episode will hit you right in the show feels.

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