Podcasts
Host John DeChristopher goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming
MD Podcast Episode 204: Billie Eilish's Andrew Marshall, "Soul Vaccination," Canopus Snares, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss September 2019 featured artist Andrew Marshall, who is currently touring with alt-pop superstar Billie Eilish. The education segment focuses on how to use David Garibaldi's classic groove to the song "Soul Vaccination" to…
MD Podcast Episode 203: Session Great Nir Z, Superimposing 4/4 in 3/4, Roland TM-1, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the September 2019 issue and discuss cover artist Nir Z, who’s been at the top of the studio scene for the past twenty years. The education segment focuses on ways to superimpose…
MD Podcast Episode 202: Walk the Moon's Sean Waugaman, Assessing Speed Goals, Solid Drums Stave Snares, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike wrap up their discussions of the August 2019 issue with a segment on featured artist Sean Waugaman of the alternative pop band Walk the Moon. The education portion focuses on answering the question: How…
MD Podcast Episode 201: Deerhunter's Moses Archuleta, The Hi-Hat Foot's Voice, Sweet Spot Clutches, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss August 2019 featured artist Moses Archuleta of ambient punk band Deerhunter. The education segment focuses on different ways to utilize the hi-hat foot in grooves. Up for review are a few handmade accessories…
MD Podcast Episode 200: P-Funk's Benzel Baltimore, Inverted Double Strokes, Paiste Signature Additions, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss August 2019 featured artist Benzel Baltimore of legendary funk band P-Funk. The education segment focuses on different ways to apply the inverted double-stroke roll to the drumset. Up for review are several new…
MD Podcast Episode 199: Playing Melodically, Anderson Paak, Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak Drumset, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike dive into the August 2019 issue and discuss cover artist Anderson .Paak. The education focuses on Jeff Ryan's "Playing Melodically" article, which explores different ways to orchestrate a single linear pattern. Up for review…
MD Podcast Episode 198: Debbie Knox-Hewson, Seven-Note Groupings, Crush Sublime AXM Drumset, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss July featured artist Debbie Knox-Hewson of garage-pop band Nasty Cherry. The education segment focuses on how to utilize seven-note groupings in a jazz context. Up for review is a Sublime AXM series maple/ash…
MD Podcast Episode 197: Incorporating Buzz Rolls, Storing Gear, Essential Gig Skills, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike field a slew of listener questions on topics ranging from how to incorporate buzz rolls into your grooves and fills to the best way to store snare drums, the most crucial skills for gigging…
MD Podcast Episode 196: Nicko McBrain, Cymbal Chokes, Calderwood Percussion Piccolo Snare, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss July 2019 cover artist Nicko McBrain of the legendary metal band Iron Maiden. The education segment focuses on creative ways to incorporate cymbal chokes into your drumming. Up for review is a funky…
MD Podcast Episode 195: Spare Gig Gear, Up-Tempo Rock, Business Basics, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike dedicate the entire hour to answering a bunch of listener questions. Topics include must-have extra gear on a gig, getting comfortable with up-tempo rock grooves, and some thoughts on handling the business side of…
MD Podcast Episode 194: Tyshawn Sorey, Accenting Quarter-Note Triplets, CAD Mics, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the July 2019 issue and discuss featured artist Tyshawn Sorey, who’s one of the most creative and adventurous modern jazz drummers and contemporary composers on the scene today. The education segment focuses…
MD Podcast Episode 193: Luke Bryan’s Kent Slucher, Developing a Teaching Curriculum, George Way Aristocrat Drumset, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about June 2019 featured artist Kent Slucher, who has been country superstar Luke Bryan’s drummer for the past twelve years. The education segment focuses on different ways to go about designing curriculum for…
MD Podcast Episode 192: Matt Halpern, Glitched Beats, Aston Mics, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss June 2019 featured artist Matt Halpern, who recently released a new album (IV: Hail Stan) with his band Periphery. The education segments focuses on how to create beats that sound like a CD…
MD Podcast Episode 191: Marcus Gilmore, Moving Around the Kit With Jost Nickel, INDe Snare, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss June 2019 cover artist Marcus Gilmore, who’s worked with many top jazz artists, including Chick Corea, Chris Potter, and Steve Coleman. The education segment focuses on top German drummer Jost Nickel’s article on…
