Mike and Mike Podcast
Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Episode 81: Dave Weckl, Conquering Stage Fright, ddrum Max kit, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss jazz/fusion legend Dave Weckl, who recently reunited with Chick Corea Elektric Band for a string of shows. The educational segment focuses on how to overcome stage fright. Up for review is ddrum’s alder/maple…
Episode 80: Listener Questions, A&F Rude Boy Snare, and More
In this special eightieth episode, Mike and Mike tackle a pile of listener questions that cover a wide range of topics, from snare drum recommendations to stick grip suggestions, transitioning from marching band to drumset, breaking through barriers, and more.…
Episode 79: Classic ’80s Tracks, Brian Dunne, DW Beaters, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of their favorite jazz and fusion recordings from the ’80s. The featured artist is Brian Dunne of the TV show Live From Daryl’s House. In the gear review segment, Dawson discusses his…
Episode 78: Drum Fills, Kenny Aronoff, Noble & Cooley Snares, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on when and why to play drum fills. The featured drummer is March 2017 Modern Drummer cover artist Kenny Aronoff. Up for review is a trio of sweet snares from legendary…
Episode 77: Favorite Fills, Ray Luzier, Gibraltar Beat EFX, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike catch up after attending Winter NAMM and then share two of their all-time favorite drum fills. The featured artist is Ray Luzier of the band Korn. In the gear review segment, Dawson talks about…
Episode 76: Ergonomics, Blair Sinta, Paiste Rides, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss February 2017 featured artist Blair Sinta, who recently toured with renowned singer Josh Groban and has been a staple on the LA studio scene for twenty-plus years. The hosts also discuss drumset ergonomics…
Episode 75: Stella Mozgawa, Transcribing Drum Parts, Natal Café Racer, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss February 2017 Modern Drummer cover artist Stella Mozgawa of the indie-rock band Warpaint. They also dig into the topic of transcribing drum parts from recordings and how to get the most from them.…
Episode 74: Benny Greb, Favorite Hi-Hats, AT2020USBi Mic, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their all-time favorite hi-hat cymbals. The featured artist is German drummer Benny Greb. Up for review is the Audio-Technica AT2020USBi digital microphone, which connects directly to iOS devices with a lightning port. After…
Episode 73: Snare Drum Effects, Renewing Goals, DW Cherry/Mahogany Kit, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about different things you can apply to your snare drum to change the sound. They also wrap up 2016 with a discussion on renewing goals. Up for review is a DW Collector's Series…
Episode 72: Drum Gear Trends, Frank Ferrer, DrumLites, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of the current and past trends in drum gear. The featured artist is Guns n’ Roses’ Frank Ferrer. Up for review is the DrumLite LED system. After fielding a few listener questions,…
Episode 71: Chris Dave, Feel Vs. Analysis, Istanbul Mehmet Rides, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the January 2017 issue and discuss cover artist Chris Dave. They also talk about learning new concepts through feel versus analysis. Up for review is a pair of Istanbul Mehmet dark and…
Episode 70: Questions, Questions, and More Questions
In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike dedicate the entire hour to questions submitted by listeners. Topics include how to get out of a funk, phrasing tips, choosing snare drums, and more. The show concludes with picks of…
Episode 69: Favorite Warm-Ups, Jerry Marotta, SPD-SX, and More
In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike share their favorite daily warm-up exercises. The featured artist is Jerry Marotta, who played with prog/pop great Peter Gabriel on several of his landmark albums in the ’80s. Up…
Episode 68: The Six-Stroke Roll, Tama Pedals, and More!
In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, Mike and Mike discuss their favorite applications of the six-stroke roll. The featured artist is studio great and acclaimed clinician Russ Miller, who pens a regular Concepts column in Modern Drummer. Up…
