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Host John DeChristopher goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming
Episode 63: Seat Heights, 26" Giant Beat, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike share their thoughts on proper seat height. The featured artist is Paul Wandtke of the metal band Trivium. The gear review section focuses on Paiste's humongous 26" Giant Beat crash-ride. After fielding several audio…
Episode 62: Bass Drum Technique, Brad Wilk, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike dig into the November 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss alt-rock great Brad Wilk and some interesting titanium and bronze snares from Van Kleef. The education topic this week is developing bass…
Episode 61: Will Calhoun, Memorable Drum Solos, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike crack open the November 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss cover artist Will Calhoun (Living Colour). They also talk about what qualities they feel make a drum solo memorable. The gear review…
Episode 60: Drum Tuning, Evans Calftone Heads, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their different approaches to drum tuning. The featured artist is NYC session drummer/producer Steven Wolf. Up for review are Evans’ new Calftone drumheads. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with…
Episode 59: Kick Pedals, Will Kennedy, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the various types of bass drum pedals. The featured artist is fusion great Will Kennedy of the band Yellowjackets. The gear review segment focuses on Index Drums’ unique Forest King wooden drumheads. After…
Episode 58: Favorite Drum Tracks, Charles Haynes, Turkish Cymbals, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about a couple of their favorite drum recordings. The featured artist is contemporary pop/R&B/jazz drummer Charles Haynes. Up for review is a unique set of Soundscape series cymbals by Turkish. After answering a…
Episode 57: Building Dynamics, Shannon Forrest, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the different definitions of dynamics as it relates to drumming, and then they talk about featured artist Shannon Forrest, who is current touring with pop/rock icons Toto. Up for review is the Bosphorus…
Episode 56: Learning Licks, Jimmy Chamberlin, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike go through their strategies for learning and internalizing new licks on the drumset. The featured artist is Smashing Pumpkins’ Jimmy Chamberlin, and the gear review section focuses on Beier’s unique 6.5x15 steel snare. After…
Episode 55: Charting Songs, Alex Rudinger, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss various ways to chart songs for gigs, sessions, and lessons, and then they talk about up-and-coming progressive metal drummer Alex Rüdinger. In the gear review section, Dawson goes over the limited edition Modern…
Episode 54: Developing a Drum Solo, Zildjian S Family, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss several techniques for developing a musical drum solo. The featured artist is former Violent Femmes drummer Victor DeLorenzo, who is currently leading a creative duo called Nineteen Thirteen. The gear review section focuses…
Episode 53: Larnell Lewis, Tama Superstar Classic, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike ways to be more creative on the drumset, and then discussion Modern Drummer cover artist Larnell Lewis of the fusion/R&B band Snarky Puppy. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his experience with the…
Episode 52: Building Hand Speed, Twenty One Pilots’ Josh Dun, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their favorite exercises for developing hand speed. This week's featured artist is Josh Dun of the popular rock/pop duo Twenty One Pilots. In the gear review section, Dawson discusses the Porter & Davies…
Episode 51: Johnny Craviotto, Learning Grooves, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike pay tribute to legendary drum builder Johnny Craviotto, and then discuss their approaches to learning new grooves. This week’s featured artist is jazz great Carl Allen. In the gear review section, Dawson shares his…
Episode 50: All Listener Questions
The Modern Drummer Podcast With Mike and Mike Episode 50: All Listener Questions In this special fiftieth episode, Mike and Mike take a break from the usual format and spend the entire hour fielding questions from their loyal listeners. The…