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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
Recent episodes include "TBJ223: Gail Williams" (15 October 2026, 94 minutes), "The Brass Junkies: Season Three Preview" (9 October 2026, 12 minutes), and "TBJ222: A Tribute to Lance LaDuke" (28 November 2025, 36 minutes).
The Brass Junkies publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 221 episodes.
Booking probability for The Brass Junkies is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Brass Junkies requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Brass Junkies's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Brass Junkies is a music podcast with 221 episodes published.
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Episode #223
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ►...
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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 ►...
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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 ►...
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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 ►...
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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 ►...
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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 ►...
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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 ►...
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Horn player and very-soon-to-be Doctor Kelly Langenberg joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jeff Nelsen of Canadian Brass to talk about horn and the challenges of being a female brass player. Become a Patron ►...
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Phenomenal trombonist Zenas Kim-Banther joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jim Nova to talk about trombone and horses. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ►...
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Jazz trombone legend John Fedchock joins Andrew and guest co-host, former Brass Junkies guest, and John's wife Jennifer Wharton to talk about his amazing career that spans over four decades. Become a Patron ►...
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International euphonium sensastion Glenn Van Looy joins Andrew and guest host Hiram Diaz from Switzerland to discuss his career as one of the most in-demand euphonium soloists in the world. Become a Patron ►...
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Horn legend Marty Hackleman takes us behind the scenes for the Empire Brass recording session for their album Class Brass. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ►...
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A clip from each Brass Junkies interview of 2022 along with some brief thoughts on each. TBJ180 Matt Neff of the North Carolina Symphony on getting incredibly nervous in auditions, even two decades into his professional...
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Trumpet superstar Rex Richardson joins the show to talk about his new book, 100 Days of Trumpet Practice , and to offer practicing tips for all brass players. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/...
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The latest installment of the Brass Legacy Project celebrates the life of former Principal Tuba of the San Francisco Symphony Floyd Cooley. Special guests: Kevin Harrison - Axiom Brass Daryl Johnson - Louisville...
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