The Strong Towns Podcast
The Strong Towns Podcast
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What a Perfect Tuba Can Teach Us About Community and Resilience
59 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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Chuck is joined by Sam Quinones, author of “Dreamland” and “The Least of Us,” to talk about his newest book “The Perfect Tuba.” They discuss how a curiosity about tuba players turned into a deep exploration of hard work, community, and finding joy and purpose in difficult circumstances.
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"The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass Horn, Band, and Hard Work" by Sam Quinones
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Chuck Marohn (Substack)
 
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