Podcasts
Host John DeChristopher goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 10: Mike Dawson with Mark Guiliana
+ Dawson's Shop Talk review on the sE Electronics - V Pack Arena Microphone. In this episode MD managing editor Mike Dawson interviews Mark Guiliana, the Grammy-nominated American drummer, composer and leader of the band Beat Music. In the interview…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 9: Narada Michael Walden & Billy Cobham.
+ Bill Ludwig III from WFL III Drums & Noble & Cooley Metal Snare Drum product review & more. In this episode Narada Michael Walden talks with Billy Cobham, fusion master drummer who worked with Miles Davis about his early…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 8: Billy Amendola with Gethin Davies of the Struts
+ Tycoon Percussion’s Quincy Yu, Shop Talk – Zildjian i Series Cymbals. In this episode Billy Amendola interviews Gethin Davies of the Struts. Gethin talks about his influences, how he got his start in music, and he does a deep…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 7: Narada Michael Walden & Gregg Bissonette.
+ Roland TD 27 KV product review & more. In this episode Narada Michael Walden talks with Gregg Bissonette. They discuss how Gregg started playing drums, memorable recording sessions, the artists who have influenced him over the years, and of…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 6: Mike Dawson with Glenn Kotche
+ KAT Percussion's Mario DeCiutiss, Shop Talk – Kickboxx Suitcase Drum Set. In this episode Mike Dawson interviews Glenn Kotche of Wilco. Glenn walks Mike thru his Top 10 favorite solo Drum & Percussion albums. The interview concludes with a…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 5: Narada Michael Walden & Greg Errico.
+ Paiste Formula 602 Cymbals product review & more. In this episode Narada talks to Sly and The Family Stone drummer Greg Errico about the origin story of the band, recording sessions, concerts including their epic performance at Woodstock and…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 4: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Andy Newmark
+ Rob Silverman's Drumology release, Shop Talk - ddrum Dominion Birch. In this episode, MD CEO|Publisher David Frangioni & Editor at Large Billy Amendola talk with session and touring legend Andy Newmark about his career & records. Producer Jack Douglas,…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 3: Narada Michael Walden & Will Calhoun.
+ Big Fat Snare Drum product review and more. In this episode Narada chats with Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun to talk about his drumming, influences, and life leading up to 2020 and more. The UPBEAT interview concludes with a…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 2: Mike Dawson & DJ Johnson.
Episode 2: Khruangbin's DJ Johnson, Evans UV Series Drumheads, and More In this episode, managing editor Mike Dawson sits down with August 2020 Modern Drummer featured artist DJ Johnson of Houston-based psychedelic funk band Khruangbin to dig deeper into the various topics…
The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 1: Mike Dawson & Thomas Lang.
Episode 1: Thomas Lang, Koide Cymbals, and More In this episode, managing editor Mike Dawson sits down with August 2020 Modern Drummer cover artist Thomas Lang to dig deeper into the various topics that were discussed in his recent feature story in…
Podcast Episode 250: Highlight Show 4
In this fourth and final highlight episode, Mike and Mike cover a range of topics, including plywood shells, phrasing sextuplets with doubles, bass drum mics, the grid system, and how to practice improvisation. This episode is sponsored by Dream Cymbals…
Podcast Episode 249: Highlight Show 3
In this episode, Mike and Mike mine a handful of episodes from the end of 2017 to compile a highlight reel of main segments covering a range of topics, including linear drumming, three-note groupings, paradiddles, the Moeller technique, and backbeats…
Podcast Episode 248: Highlight Show 2
In this episode, Mike and Mike mine a handful of episodes from the second quarter of the show for a highlight reel of main segments covering a range of topics, including bass drum technique, seat height, dynamics, how to use…
Podcast Episode 247: Highlight Show 1
In this episode, Mike and Mike throw it all the way back to the beginning of the show with a highlight reel of the main segments of the first few episodes. Topics include chops versus groove, independence, creativity, drum shells,…
