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Chops

Hosted by Jack Hinkle · education · EN-US

About this Podcast:

A band director podcast about the teaching trifecta: knowing your teaching, knowing your content, and knowing your students. Steve Peterson and Jack Hinkle discuss best practices, relevant for any and all educators.

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Public web form

Booking probability

34%

Guest openness

Selective

80/100

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Questions about Chops

What is Chops about?

Who hosts Chops?

Chops is hosted by Jack Hinkle. The show has published 146 episodes to date.

What has Chops covered recently?

Recent episodes include "First Year Teaching with Jocelyn Hutchins" (27 October 2026, 47 minutes), "Detailing with Ben Runkel" (20 October 2026, 44 minutes), and "Not on the Bingo Card" (6 October 2026, 36 minutes).

How often does Chops publish?

Chops publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 146 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Chops?

Booking probability for Chops is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chops requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chops's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Chops?

The strongest fits for Chops are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Chops has an education audience.

About the host

Jack Hinkle hosts Chops, an education podcast with 146 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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Chops
First Year Teaching with Jocelyn Hutchins
Oct 27, 202647 min
Listener Jocelyn Hutchins reached out to join the show to discuss her experiences as a brand new band director based in Indiana. Visit our new website at https://sites.google.com/view/chopspodcast/home?scrlybrkr=d31ae8a2
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Episode #11
Detailing with Ben Runkel
Oct 20, 202644 minS6
Ben Runkel, owner/operator of Hi-Def Detailing and former percussion specialist at CHS, joins the show to speak to the love of detailing. From rim shots to rims, stick heights to stick shifts, Ben is all about the...
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Episode #9
Not on the Bingo Card
Oct 6, 202636 minS6
Somethings are so wild they are past unpredictable. Here are the things that were not "on the bingo board" for Jack and Steve in their careers. Check out our merch store at...
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Chops
Live at South Side Elementary: READ WRITE MOVE
Oct 5, 202617 min
We have a special bonus episode for you here - Concord South Side elementary hosts a special day for their students once a year called “Read Write Move” where students spend their day engaging in activities and events...
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Episode #8
Improv
Sep 29, 202633 minS6
Good teachers come in with a plan. The best teachers deviate and improvise a new one. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
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Episode #7
Fairy Dust
Sep 22, 202633 minS6
George Dyer, former superintendent of Concord Community Schools, recently passed away. Steve shared how George operated and the benevolence of his work for the school corporation. Check out our merch store at...
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Episode #6
Full Contact Teaching
Sep 15, 202637 minS6
Some days in the classroom are full contact - correcting behaviors, deescalating situations, dealing with meetings and emails, etc. Here's how Chops handles those days. Check out our merch store at...
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Episode #4
Hot Takes
Sep 1, 202643 minS6
In this episode the duo shares their controversial opinions in teaching and teaching band. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
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Episode #3
Teach Like Yourself
Aug 25, 202627 minS6
The best teachers are themselves. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
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Episode #2
What Do Kids Need?
Aug 18, 202632 minS6
Kids often will be clear about exactly what they need; keen eyes and ears will notice. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
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Episode #1
When to Lose Hope
Aug 11, 202630 minS6
"This year is going to be different!" - every teacher. Maybe, or maybe it won't be that different, and some things just need some refinement. Check out our merch store at...
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Episode #27
Outbursts
Aug 4, 202632 minS5
Every classroom experiences outbursts, both positive and negative. Discussed in this episode is when and how to handle them. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
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Episode #26
Phone Policies
Jul 28, 202648 minS5
The hot button topic in high schools everywhere. With a new law banning students' cell phones from bell to bell across the state of Indiana, all participants in a high school must learn to adapt. Check out our merch...
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Episode #25
Accidental Villain
Jul 21, 202635 minS5
Accidental Villain: when the teacher unknowingly or unwillingly creates an awkward scenario for a student. Jack and Steve share their oopsies. Check out our merch store at...
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Episode #24
Make It What You Want
Jun 30, 202633 minS5
After an experience with a great wedding DJ, Jack shares with Steve what running a classroom and a dance floor could have in common. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
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Episode #23
The X/Y Axis
Jun 16, 202641 minS5
If the one axis is achieving excellence and the other is time spent rehearsing, what is the best formula? When should time be added or removed from a calendar? Check out our merch store at...
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Episode #22
The Last Days of School
Jun 9, 202647 minS5
On this episode Jack and Steve share their traditions, activities, and strategies when it comes to the last days of school in an instrumental music program. Check out our merch store at...
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Episode #21
Retention
Jun 2, 202648 minS5
As the school year winds down, the hosts share their thoughts about retention for middle and high school programs. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
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Episode #20
Instrument Try-Ons
May 26, 202641 minS5
One of the most important events for a band or orchestra program is instrument try-ons, where incoming beginners choose their instruments. The duo shares insight and some humorous stories from the event. Check out our...
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Episode #19
Serving Pizza
May 19, 202632 minS5
Feeding a group of kids is a great opportunity to teach soft skills. Check out our merch store at https://chopspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all
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Recent guests

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Andrew Moran

head basketball coach at Columbus High School, Music Travel Consultants

Bryan Munoz

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Matt Allman

CHS

Chris Munce

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