Best Victor Djonorh Podcasts (2025)

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Here We Go, Again 1:23:28

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5h ago1:23:28

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The Thunder are off to another excellent start at 6-0 through the first weeks of the NBA season. The scary part? They are not even playing that great. And they're also missing a third of their roster. Look out!

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TTT: Thunder Trivia Time! Episode 4 28:48

2d ago28:48

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We're back with another Jeremy Parr special Thunder Trivia Time!

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Push Da Button 1:46:45

6d ago1:46:45

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And we're back! Another season of Thunder basketball has arrived and it's the first time ever that Oklahoma City will be defending an NBA Championship. Due to technical difficulties, our original preseason recording did not make it to air, so this episode joins the season after an intense 3 game opening week.…

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TTT: Thunder Trivia Time! Episode 3 26:13

13d ago26:13

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And we're back! The 2025-2026 NBA season has arrived and the OKC Thunder being their first ever Championship defense. We recorded a full episode to prepare for the season, but due to technical difficulties we cannot release it. So instead, here is another Thunder Trivia Time! episode to tide you over as the season gets under way.…

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#194: Ron Von Dreau - The Secret to Growing a 60+ Student Music Studio 1:17:51

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In this episode of That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation, I sit down with tubist and teacher Ron Von Dreau to talk about what it takes to build and sustain a thriving private teaching studio. Ron has taught in Texas for decades, managing studios of 60–80+ students while also teaching at the university level, directing band programs, and balancing free…

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#193: 4 Skills That Separate Audition Winners from Everyone Else 54:40

2M ago54:40

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In this episode, I'm going to break down the real reason auditions feel so brutal—and what separates the winners from everyone else. It's not luck. It's not just talent. It's a learnable set of skills that anyone can develop. If you’ve ever walked off stage thinking “I thought I was ready… what happened?”—this is for you. You’ll learn: ✅ The mindse…

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#192: Doug Lindsey - Master Lip Trills and Unlock Effortless Trumpet Technique 1:31:26

3M ago1:31:26

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In this episode, we break down how to master lip trills, develop faster and cleaner technique, and play with more freedom—without adding tension. You’ll learn why “lip trills” aren’t actually about the lips, how to train your air and embouchure for effortless control, and the exact exercises that build dazzling technique you can trust in any perfor…

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TTT: Thunder Trivia Time! Episode 2 55:01

3M ago55:01

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We're back with another Thunder Trivia Time episode. This time, we're looking at the greatest one-and-done seasons in Thunder history.

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TTT: Thunder Trivia Time! Episode 1 1:04:48

3M ago1:04:48

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Now that the Oklahoma City Thunder are officially NBA Champions, we thought it would be a great time to start truly reflecting on the history that the team and city have created over the last 17 years. Today's episode is a special inauguration for what will be an ongoing series on the Thunder Moneyball Podcast; a trivia game based around the histor…

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#191: Victor Djonorh - What Middle School Band Directors Really Do (And Why It Matters) 1:13:50

4M ago1:13:50

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In this episode of That's Not Spit, It's Condensation, I sit down with Victor Djonorh, longtime band director at Summit Middle School and assistant director at Edmond Santa Fe, to dive deep into the realities of teaching music at the middle and high school level. We cover: 🎵 How he accidentally became a tuba player 🎓 Lessons from his time at Oklaho…

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GUESS WHAT?! 1:57:32

4M ago1:57:32

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The 2024-2025 Oklahoma City Thunder are THE MOTHERFUCKIN' CHAMPS!!!

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#190: Johanna Yarbrough - From Orchestral Challenges to Teaching with Impact 1:19:53

4M ago1:19:53

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In this episode, I’m joined by Johanna Yarbrough, who recently transitioned from her role as second horn with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to become the Professor of French Horn at Louisiana State University. What begins as a conversation about career trajectory quickly unfolds into a vulnerable and deeply insightful look at the realities of orch…

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All The Marbles 1:17:32

4M ago1:17:32

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It all comes down to this. Game 7 of the NBA Finals, in Oklahoma City. This is what dreams are made of.

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#189: Is Vennture the Future of Mouthpiece Design for Trumpet Players? | Doug McVey 1:17:32

5M ago1:17:32

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Doug McVey is the founder of Vennture mouthpieces. He guides the technical direction of Vennture, oversees the development of VennCAD, and designs the tooling and processes used to produce Vennture custom mouthpieces. www.vennture.mp Support the show

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Dime Bag: Game 4, 2025 NBA Finals 37:24

5M ago37:24

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What just happened?!

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Be Where Your Feet Are 1:23:53

5M ago1:23:53

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The Thunder are on the precipice of uncharted territory after 2 games of the NBA Finals. We are all a bit unsure how to feel at the moment.

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#188: How to Teach Trumpet: Lessons from 30+ Years of Experience 1:15:21

5M ago1:15:21

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Michael Anderson is the recently retired Professor of Trumpet at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University. He is a member of the International Trumpet Guild Board of Directors and ITG Journal editorial committee, Executive Director of the Guild’s web site, and chairman of the ITG technology committee. He is the ITG Journal colu…

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The Good Old Days 1:42:29

5M ago1:42:29

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Thirteen years ago, the baby franchise of the NBA shocked the world and made it all the way to the league's biggest stage. And now, finally, the Oklahoma City Thunder are back in The NBA Finals.

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#187: Sound, Self-Belief, and the Path to Trumpet Mastery | Karl Sievers 1:47:34

6M ago1:47:34

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Karl Sievers grew up in Louisville, KY. His teachers include Leon Rapier, former principal trumpet in the Louisville Orchestra; Louis Davidson, former principal trumpet in the Cleveland Orchestra; William Adam at Indiana University; and others. Karl holds a DMA in Trumpet Performance, is in his 24th season as principal trumpet in the Oklahoma City …

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Say Cheese 2:23:45

6M ago2:23:45

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The Thunder just went through a grueling 7 game series against the former Champions in Denver lead by multiple time MVP winner Nikola Jokic. Maybe the most emotional taxing series in Thunder history. But now we face another obstacle: the Minnesota Timberwolves, keen on surpassing last year's team that lost in the Western Conference Finals to the Da…

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#186: What It Really Takes To Win A Top Opera Job (Trombone Edition) | Will Baker 1:05:56

6M ago1:05:56

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William A. Baker, was appointed Bass Trombonist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra in 2024 by Music Director Enrique Mazzola. He also currently serves as the Principal Bass Trombonist of the Monterey Symphony, a post he has held since 2018. From 2021-2024, Will primarily performed with the San Francisco Symphony, including over 200 performance…

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El Jefe 1:38:47

6M ago1:38:47

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We say fond farewell to the greatest coach in the history of the NBA, Gregg Popovich as he officially retires from coaching. Also, preview the upcoming semifinal round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

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Brooms For Pooh Bear 1:41:14

6M ago1:41:14

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Thunder have completed another first round sweep in back to back seasons and now have another week+ long extended break before their next basketball game.

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#185: Writing An Etude Book and the Benefits Of Brass Band On Trumpet Playing | Jen Oliverio 50:38

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Dr. Jennifer Oliverio is a celebrated cornet and flugelhorn player who holds the positions of principal cornet with the Fountain City Brass Band and flugelhorn with the Athena Brass Band. Jen is currently the Assistant Professor of Music in trumpet at Missouri Western State University and one of the directors for the Fountain City Youth Brass Acade…

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Domination 1:32:47

7M ago1:32:47

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The 2024-2025 NBA regular season is over and it was one for the ages for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Bracket Challenge 2025 1:05:15

7M ago1:05:15

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Making our picks through the first round of the NBA playoffs. Spoiler, we can all agree on what the Thunder are going to do.

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#184: Preparing For Solo Competitions and Handling Failure | Grace O'Connell 1:03:09

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Grace O’Connell is a highly diverse musician with equal passions for soloing, orchestral playing, and chamber music. Grace frequently plays in the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and Huntsville Symphony Orchestra trumpet sections and is also a dynamic soloist and active competitor in national and international competitions. Most recently she was named…

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Another Brick In The Wall 1:37:30

7M ago1:37:30

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These are the goodest of old days for OKC Thunder basketball.

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#183: Building the Upper Register and How To Win An Audition | Chris Smith 1:30:42

7M ago1:30:42

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Christopher Smith brings nearly 20 years of major orchestral and ensemble experience to the role of Principal Trumpet of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Prior to joining the SDSO, he was 4th/Utility Trumpet with l’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) for 11 years, and served as Acting Associate Principal Trumpet from 2015-18. He has performed …

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#182: My Experience Auditioning for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1:49:13

8M ago1:49:13

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In this episode, we're talking about my experience auditioning for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. We'll cover how I prepared, what I did differently, what I learned, the rounds themselves, and my thoughts on the outcome. Support the showBy Ryan Beach

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Hoop Merchants 1:01:42

8M ago1:01:42

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Thunder entered today's episode on a 7 game win streak, with Shai making a big statement for the MVP yesterday against the Denver Nuggets. The rematch did not go OKC's way, but these 3 fools had no idea at the time. Thunder Moneyball Podcast was featured at #3 on Feedspot's 15 Best Oklahoma City Thunder Podcasts. Check out the full list here. We're…

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All-Star 2025 1:46:44

9M ago1:46:44

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All-Star weekend is nearly over and despite the NBA's best efforts, we're still watching.By Victor Djonorh, Jeremy Parr, and Eddy Streck

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Not Even Aaron Wiggins Can Save Dallas Basketball Now 43:02

9M ago43:02

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Emergency pod to go over Aaron Wiggins' career game against the Kings. Oh, and Luka Doncic was traded, too.

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#9 - OkMEA "Live!" 55:23

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Join us on our OkMEA Live! episode! Live from the exhibit hall! Hear from conference goers as we talk with them about their 2025 OkMEA experience! Like and follow for future episodes! Stay tuned! Subsribe! Please like us on Facebook to stay updated on upcoming episodes, special guests, and questions for the hive!…

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Lactose Intolerant 1:47:09

10M ago1:47:09

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The 15 game win streak is over but a new streak has just begun.

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Some Of THOSE Words 1:41:01

11M ago1:41:01

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Brought to you by The Big Shareholder's Office Emporium and Sub Shack.By Victor Djonorh, Jeremy Parr, and Eddy Streck

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Playouts?! We Talkin Bout Playouts?! 1:40:56

11M ago1:40:56

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Thunder coming off long mini break early in the season, there's no telling what will happen.

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It's About The Journey, Man 1:08:04

12M ago1:08:04

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This podcast was recorded before the injury to Chet Holmgren, so please excuse our whimsical naivety at the joy in the world, we're just innocent men.

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James Harden's Crunchy Beard 1:32:17

12M ago1:32:17

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Thunder are rolling and we struggle to find anything negative to talk about. But we still find a way.

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Da Bomba 1:30:20

1y ago1:30:20

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We're finally back! The most highly anticipated Thunder season since...well, forever, is upon us. There is no limit to our overreactions and no ceiling high enough for this team. We'll be back on a much more regular basis now! Thanks for listening!

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Summer Doubleheader Part 2 1:12:59

1y ago1:12:59

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Here's part 2 of our summer break recordings, recorded in early September. With the season right around the corner, we'll be back to our regularly irregular scheduling soon. Thanks for listening!

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Summer Doubleheader Part 1 2:06:05

1y ago2:06:05

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It's been a long summer without Thunder basketball. We've taken a bit of a break from the show, but we have a couple of episodes just for you, dedicated listener. Here's the first, recorded in early August.

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Goodbye, Hair; Bald Is Beautiful 2:00:03

1+ y ago2:00:03

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We wish a warm and hearty "g'day, mate" to OKC Thunder legend Josh Giddey.

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#181: Your Guide To Embouchure Changes On The Trumpet | Matt Vangjel 1:05:25

1+ y ago1:05:25

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Reach out to Matt! [email protected] In the fall of 2024, Matthew Vangjel will begin teaching at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Matthew Vangjel was previously the Julian R. and Sidney Nicolle Carruth Associate Professor of Trumpet at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he teaches trumpet and coaches chamber music. He a…

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Bleach Blonde Bad Built Basketball Baby 2:08:24

1+ y ago2:08:24

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The arrival is over. The window is open. Time to get to work in OKC.

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#180: How To Win An Audition (And How To Play Low!) | Tony Prisk 1:05:59

1+ y ago1:05:59

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Brandon Jochum mastered this podcast episode https://www.epiphanyrecordingstudio.com/ Tony's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCExbrtVAbwkjjprUPk4Sfxw Anthony Prisk joined The Philadelphia Orchestra as second trumpet in August 2013. He came from the Houston Symphony, where he was second trumpet for 11 seasons, and the New World Symphony, wh…

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12:55 in OKC 2:11:19

1+ y ago2:11:19

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An uncommon group continues their uncommon season after the first first round sweep in many years.

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#179: How To Practice Like A Pro | Joe Gray 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

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Dr. Joseph Gray is the Associate Director of Bands and trumpet instructor at the University of North Alabama. Before coming to Florence, he served on the music faculty at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and as a noncommissioned officer and senior instrumentalist with the U.S. Army Music Program. During his military service, Dr. Gray was a m…