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alexa and josé sanchez

English Education

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Episodes 60

Avg. Duration 2h 23m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (22)

Since Jan 2025

Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Open to Sponsors

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

47%

Hosting

anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

band yap is hosted by texas band directors alexa and jose sanchez, who bring real classroom experience to a podcast for band directors, music educators, and anyone who loves the band world. each episode dives into music education, band directing, teaching strategies, and culture, from concert band to marching band and everything in between. expect honest conversations, practical insights, and plenty of yap.

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Recent Episodes

live from east texas a&m university

Apr 24, 2026 1h 29m

band yap: live!we were so honored to have the opportunity to speak with the students of east texas a&m university at their music education forum. lion pride runs deep! we covered so many…

not quite my tempo: alex parker

Apr 17, 2026 2h 43m

ya like jazz?alex parker has led the wayne fisher jazz program at baylor university for over 25 years, revitalizing it and expanding opportunities for students in a big way (and he was hired only six…

faske pops: bruce faske

Apr 10, 2026 4h 10m

dr. bruce faske hails from brenham, texas, home of blue bell ice cream...though blue bell only wishes it was as cool as bruce.bruce currently serves as professor of trombone at the university of…

you had me at meat tornado: austin snow

Mar 13, 2026 3h 44m

it's giving ron swanson.austin snow might have one of the most unique origin stories we’ve heard from a band director. before he ever stepped on a podium, he served as a marine, and that experience…

we can do it: kim shuttlesworth

Feb 07, 2026 2h 10m

we’re with kim!we’ve yapped with kim before, but she’s back and better than ever. in this episode, she shares an update on what’s been going on in her world and walks us through her candidacy for…

renaissance woman: whitney sims

Jan 31, 2026 3h 18m

bazinga!whitney sims is a true renaissance woman. she is a band director (with a gold medal to boot), but she has also taught science, graphic design, yearbook, and more since the beginning of her…

practice what you preach: spencer emmert

Jan 24, 2026 2h 57m

amen! spencer is a man of integrity. as an accomplished band director, he knows what works and what doesn't in the classroom. not only does he lead in the band hall, but he also has served as a…

shout out: alexis sampley

Jan 17, 2026 2h 26m

she’s a horse girlie!we’ve known alexis since she was a wee oboe player from italy, texas. alexis has a knack for teaching middle school band and a big personality to match. we had a true yap session…

the jon schriver christmas extravaganza, part two

Dec 20, 2025 1h 24m

heads up: this episode talks about santa, elf on the shelf, and other magical topics. parents may want to listen without kids around.he's back! this is the conclusion of our christmas extravaganza.…

the jon schriver christmas extravaganza, part one

Dec 13, 2025 1h 38m

heads up: this episode talks about santa, elf on the shelf, and other magical topics. parents may want to listen without kids around.we all know and love jon schriver! jon joined us for a whirlwind…

giant steps: erika uribe

Dec 06, 2025 2h 50m

she's one cool cat!erika hails from the rio grande valley. after graduating from baylor, she found her way back home. while erika is well-versed in all the aspects of band, jazz is her forte. erika…

let's go: amanda stevenson

Nov 29, 2025 2h 13m

she is here to lay down the law! first of all, amanda is hilarious. second, she knows what she is talking about. amanda has traversed the world of band: from being a native of the rio grande valley,…

what, like it's hard?: dr. stephanie deluca

Nov 22, 2025 2h 21m

you'll bend and snap your way through this one! dr. stephanie deluca has experienced band across the country, but texas will always be home. a native of corsicana, she's familiar with life behind the…

the precision of a champion: shaka hawkins

Nov 15, 2025 2h 15m

shaka just won a gold medal in military marching band. so fresh!he's done it all. from east texas to the valley, small schools and big, shaka has seen every side of band life. growing up as a tuba…

we are so back

Nov 08, 2025 59m

is it stream of consciousness? mostly. after a long bandtober, we are so back. we recap marching season, discuss metrics for success, talk about programming, shout out all of our state marching band…

band yap bandtober essentials | brian "stone cold" sours

Nov 01, 2025 2h 18m

welcome to band yap bandtober essentials, where we look back on some of our favorite episodes to help fuel your jam-packed competition schedule. whether you’re on the road to contests or just needing…

band yap bandtober essentials | what's next: josh gall

Oct 25, 2025 2h 56m

band yap bandtober essentials | he is inevitable: mike howard

Oct 17, 2025 2h 41m

band yap bandtober essentials | more championships than lebron, and it isn’t close: luke mcmillan

Oct 11, 2025 2h 35m

band yap bandtober essentials | this episode is unhinged: kim shuttlesworth

Oct 04, 2025 1h 49m

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does band yap have?

band yap has published 60 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Education.

Is band yap still active?

band yap is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 2h 23m.

How do I contact band yap for sponsorship or guest appearances?