Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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41%
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About This Podcast

Tim Hinton, whose friends call him "Beast," shares intimate and engaging conversations on a variety of topics that interest him, including loving midlife, music and the arts, visiting Portugal and other wonderful places, theme parks, spirituality, and self-improvement. Join Beast weekly for entertaining and inspiring conversations.

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23: Organized Chaos - Teaching Special Needs Kindergarten

Jun 11, 2026 38m

Crazy and hilarious stories (and inspired teaching!) from Besta's cousin, Kelly, who taught special needs kids for many years. (38:58). Find the VIDEO version at https://youtu.be/SU50Zy7yufo

22. The Many Kinds of COURAGE

Jun 02, 2026 48m

Courage takes many forms and is portrayed in many different situations by all kinds of people. It's important to be reminded of the impact that small acts of courage can have on the world around us.…

21. The Obstacle is the Way

May 13, 2026 53m

The wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and the Stoics can be applied to your life in practical ways. With Jonathan Hall. From the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. (53:14) See the VIDEO version of…

20. Help Finding Your New Home In Portugal

Apr 30, 2026 13m

Colleen Showalter of Portugal the Place shares tips for those considering relocating to Portugal. The conversation includes info for the LGBTQ+ community and ways to fit in and be respectful of the…

19: Human Nature

Apr 23, 2026 1h 8m

Do people inherently know how to do the right thing, or must this be taught? With Dr. Mary White, Dr. Rémy Roe, and Tiffany FitzPatrick. (1:08:03)Watch the video version on YouTube at…

18. My Life as a Skate Mom

Apr 14, 2026 33m

Besta talks figure staking with his favorite cousin, Kelly, who shares stories from her time as a skate mom. We discuss the many different types of skating, changes to the sport over the years, and…

17. The Best Advice I Ever Got: The Men

Mar 19, 2026 49m

Three friends share great advice they received which has served them well. We talk about advice specific to teaching music and being a band director, but we also talk about more general advice about…

16. The Best Advice I Ever Got: The Women

Feb 05, 2026 54m

Four women share great advice they received which has served them well. With Dr. Mary White, Dr. Ginger Featherstone, Jackie Gilley, and Kristin Geeslin, The Mindful Seer

15. I Feel Bad About My Neck

Jan 24, 2026 47m

On this conversation we discuss the wonderful book by Nora Ephram, "I Feel Bad About My Neck." Nora is known for When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail (among many others)…

14. Michael Gaines Q&A

Dec 07, 2025 1h 4m

Michael Gaines shares stories from his work with The Cavaliers, Santa Clara Vanguard, & Pride of Cincinnati, plus advice for young designers. Beast (Tim Hinton) with Dr. Mary White and Jonathan…

13. Paul and Sandi Rennick

Nov 16, 2025 58m

Beast talks with Paul & Sandi Rennick, two of the most successful (and nicest) percussion educators our marching activity has ever seen. We discuss their process of writing and teaching together,…

12. Early 80's Drum Corps

Oct 30, 2025 1h 5m

Five marchers share memories of marching with Phantom Regiment, Madison Scouts, Sky Ryders, Blue Devils, Spirits of Atlanta, and Velvet Knights (1:06:01)Watch the VIDEO version on YouTube at…

11. Drum Corps Athletic Trainers

Oct 16, 2025 47m

How are DCI’s athletic trainers recruited and how do they help marchers? With MK Campbell of Marching Health (47:36)

10: Being Scared- Fun or Not Fun?

Oct 03, 2025 39m

Some people love scary movies and haunted attractions, while others stay away! Why do some people love to be scared, and how can we help others learn to have fun instead of fearing the…

Visiting Ireland With A Friend

Sep 19, 2025 22m

Give your group a special cultural experience with a knowledgeable, friendly guide. With Keith Kelly of UpbeatTours.com

What If It All Works Out?

Sep 13, 2025 44m

“Leap and the net will appear.”  Daniel Morrison talks about taking chances and how things might go well for you. (44:58)

Matt Harloff: Creating a Culture of Excellence

Sep 04, 2025 1h 1m

How to achieve excellence, stay positive, keep working hard, and give your students a great experience.Watch the VIDEO version at https://youtu.be/R5z8VuEAUcc

Loving Midlife 6: The Spiritual Life

Sep 04, 2025 27m

Learn to "show your soul," be more present, and bring your light to the world. Conley says that we live horizontally, then begin to live vertically. Reaching upward to consider our soul and give…

Loving Midlife 5: The Vocational Life

Sep 04, 2025 31m

“Midlife is when we outgrow our pursuit of happiness and start our practice of joy.” (Chapter 9). We can learn to redefine our definition of success, step out of the rat race of expectations, and…

Loving Midlife 4: The Mental Life

Sep 01, 2025 39m

In the book, Chip Conley points out that Knowledge is in your phone, but Wisdom is in your gut. “Knowledge is objective, neutral, and emotionless, but wisdom has a heart.” (Chapter 6). Tim and Mary…

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