Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season! Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.
Break Ranks is presented in association with Bands of America’s Sun Safety Partner, Outrun the Sun.
New episodes every Wednesday during the BOA season.
Dan Potter (Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an award-winning journalist and radio host involved in marching bands and drum corps for over 40 years. He is an announcer and media personality for Bands of America and Drum Corps International and hosts popular marching arts podcasts, including BOA’s “Break Ranks!”
Episode 1:
Break Ranks 2025 | Dr. Elliot Cleveland
This week, Dan speaks with Dr. Elliot Cleveland, sports and orthopedic physical therapist & founder of Marching Health.
Episode 2:
Break Ranks 2025 | Chuck Henson
This week, Dan speaks with the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, Music for All Hall of Fame member & host of the “Joining Us!” podcast.
Episode 3:
Break Ranks 2025 | Kathleen Heuer, Richard C. Crain, & Andrew Robles
This week, Dan speaks with Kathleen Heuer, Music for All 50th Anniversary Project Manager, Richard C. Crain, Retired President of The Midwest Clinic, & Andrew Robles, Member of The Spirit of Houston Cougar Marching Band.
Episode 4:
Break Ranks 2025 | Dr. Michael Holland & Nicholas Blue
This week, Dan speaks with Dr. Michael Holland, Head Band Director, and Nicholas Blue, Assistant Band Director at Franklin H.S., TN.
Episode 1:
Break Ranks 2024 | Matt Harloff and Luke Sharp
Episode 2:
Break Ranks 2024 | Patrick Mainieri
Episode 3:
Break Ranks 2024 | Stephanie Click
Episode 4:
Break Ranks 2024 | Derek Scoles & Liam Myers
Episode 5:
Break Ranks 2024 | Richard Saucedo
Episode 6:
Break Ranks 2024 | Freeman H.S., Katy TX
Episode 7:
Break Ranks 2024 | Elliot Cleveland
Episode 8:
Break Ranks 2024 | Lafe Cook
Episode 9:
Break Ranks 2024 | Todd Tucker
Episode 10:
Break Ranks 2024 | Laura Blake
Episode 11:
Break Ranks 2024 | Season Finale
All caught up with the 2024 season? Go back and relive the 2023 season through previously released Break Ranks episodes! Featuring interviews from directors of Grand National Championship bands, the BOA chief judges team, and a variety of world-class marching arts designers, backwards march into 2023 and hear some great conversations that will help you today.