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.
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…
MD Podcast Episode 190: Louis Cole, the Pu-Du-Du Pattern, Barton Vintage Beech Drumset, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the June 2019 issue and discuss featured artist Louis Cole of the electro-funk band Knower. The education segment focuses on exercises to develop fluency with RLL and LRR stickings. Up for review…
MD Podcast Episode 189: Brian Chase, Ludwig Snare Drum History, IP Drumsticks, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss May 2019 featured artist Brian Chase of indie-rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The education segment digs into the history of Ludwig snare drums, in particular the legendary Black Beauty. Up for review are…
MD Podcast Episode 188: Terence Higgins, Drumset Warm-Ups, Overhead Mic Position Shootout, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss May 2019 featured artist Terence Higgins, who splits his time touring with Ani DiFranco and John Medeski’s Mad Skillet. The education segment focuses on how to develop smooth motions around the drumset. Up…
MD Podcast Episode 187: Kaz Rodriguez, Internalizing Odd-Time Grooves, RBH Westwood Kit, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss May 2019 featured artist Kaz Rodriguez, who has recently toured the work with pop singer Josh Groban. The education segment focuses on how to internalize 16th-note based odd-time grooves. Up for review is…
MD Podcast Episode 186: Pink's Mark Schulman, Funkifying Your Swing Feel, Pfeifer Snares, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the May 2019 issue and talk about cover artist Mark Schulman, who has been the drummer for the pop star Pink for over twelve years. The education segment focuses on ways to…
MD Podcast Episode 185: Die-Cast Versus Triple-Flange Hoops, Readers Poll Results, Effective Approaches for Improvisation, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss the winners of the 2019 Readers Poll. The education segment focuses on simple strategies for playing effective improvisations and solos on the drumset. The gear review segment focuses on the sonic and tactile…
MD Podcast Episode 184: Jerry Pentecost, Latin Drumming Essentials, Outside Kick Mics, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss April 2019 featured artist Jerry Pentecost, who has been supporting Americana singer/violinist Amanda Shires since 2016. The education segment focuses on a handful of Latin jazz drumset grooves that every drummer should know.…
MD Podcast Episode 183: Morgan Agren, Grid Systems, Porter & Davies BC-X, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss April 2019 featured artist Morgan Agren. The education segment focuses on ways to practice methodically using the grid system. Up for review is the new compact and affordable BC-X bass drum monitoring system…
MD Podcast Episode 182: Josh Dion, Five-a-Diddles, British Drum Company, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss April 2019 featured artist Josh Dion. The education segment focuses on paradiddle-style patterns in quintuplet groupings. Up for review is a Lounge Series drumset by British Drum Company. After fielding a few listener…
MD Podcast Episode 181: Kiko Freitas, Eights and Sixes with Doubles, Rogers USA Dyna-Sonic, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the April 2019 issue and discuss Readers Poll winner Kiko Freitas, who took home top prize in the “world” category. The education segment focuses on a Bill Bachman article that includes exercises…
