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The Brass Junkies

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TBJ223: Gail Williams

October 15, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

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…
The Brass Junkies: Season Three Preview

October 9, 2026 · 12 min

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…
TBJ222: A Tribute to Lance LaDuke

November 28, 2025 · 36 min

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…
TBJ221: TBJ Gives Thanks

January 5, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

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…
TBJ220: Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band

October 31, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

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 ►…

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TBJ219: Jen Oliverio

September 29, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

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 ►…
TBJ218: Ryan McGeorge of "The President's Own" Marine Band

September 15, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min

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.face…
TBJ217: Marcus Grant

August 31, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min

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.fa…
TBJ216: Listener's Choice - All Things Sam

July 31, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min

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 ►…
TBJ215: Luke Spence

July 1, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min

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…
TBJ214: Jamie Lipton, John Caputo + Betsy Jones on All Things NABBA

April 28, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min

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…
TBJ213: Jeff Conner from the Brass Career Intensive

April 13, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

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 ► ht…

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About the show

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.