Ashton, Gannon, and Sam discuss the Daughters album You Won't Get What You Want, then have a conversation with Ethan Wightkin about Owatonna Marching Band, distance learning as a band teacher, his time in DCI, and about how he became a teacher.

Ashton, Gannon, and Sam discuss the Kanye West albums Jesus is King and Kids see Ghosts, then have a conversation with Dr. Trent Jacobs about college music, his inspiration for music, and what challenges he has overcome.

Ashton, Gannon, and Sam discuss the Frank Sinatra album Where Are You, then have a conversation with Carter Kuehn and Emily Malmgren about their inspiration for pursuing music, what the music programs at their schools were like, and just about their love for music in general. 

Ashton, Gannon, and Sam discuss the Beach Boys album Pet Sounds, then have a conversation with Dr. Adam Linz about the state of the music industry, cool gig places, and advice for aspiring musicians.