Podcasts
Host John DeChristopher goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming
Mike and Mike Podcast Episode 105: Defining Greatness, Chris Turner, Dunnett Titanium Snare, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss Modern Drummer September 2017 featured artist Chris Turner of the tech-metal band Oceans Ate Alaska. The education segment focuses on how the hosts define "greatness" when it comes to drumming. Up for review…
Mike and Mike Podcast Episode 104: OneRepublic’s Eddie Fisher, Building a Snare Collection, V-Classic V.16 Cymbals, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss Modern Drummer September 2017 featured artist Eddie Fisher of the pop band OneRepublic. The education segment focuses on how to go about building a snare collection that’ll provide you with the widest range…
Mike and Mike Podcast Episode 103: Steve Smith, Samba Basics, Love Custom Snare Drums, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss Modern Drummer September 2017 cover artist Steve Smith, who rejoined arena-rock greats Journey in 2016. The education section focuses on samba rhythms and how they can be applied to the drumset. Up for…
Mike and Mike Podcast Episode 102: Choosing Drumheads, Clyde Stubblefield, Ludwig Acrolites Shootout, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike share their thoughts on how to choose the best drumheads for different situations. The featured artist is legendary James Brown drummer Clyde Stubblefield. Up for review is a pair of Ludwig Acrolite snares (a…
Episode 101: Biggest Gear Regrets, Ricky Martin’s Tony Escapa, Paiste PSTX DJs 45 Series, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike share some of the gear they’ve regretted letting go over the years. The featured artist is Ricky Martin’s Tony Escapa. Up for review is the Daru Jones signature series of portable/affordable PSTX DJs 45…
Episode 100: Giveaway Winners Announced, Listener Questions, Most Frequently Mentioned Drummers, and More
In this special 100th episode, Mike and Mike take a humorous look back at the twenty-plus most frequently mentioned drummers on the show. They also answer a handful of listener questions, and four lucky winners are selected to receive one of…
Episode 99: Styx’s Todd Sucherman, Bass Drum Technique Builders, VK Aluminum Drumset, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of their favorite exercises for building bass drum technique. The featured artist is Todd Sucherman of the legendary prog-rock band Styx. Up for review is an antique bronze–finished aluminum drumset from UK…
Episode 98: How to Use a Metronome, Death Cab for Cutie’s Jason McGerr, Doc Sweeney Oak Snare, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss different ways to use a metronome to improve timing and control. The featured artist is Death Cab for Cutie’s Jason McGerr. Up for review is a solid oak snare from Doc Sweeney Drums.…
Episode 97: Building Confidence, Mutemath's Darren King, Remo P3 Felt Tones, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on building confidence behind the kit. The featured artist is Darren King of the alt-pop band Mutemath. Up for review are Remo's new P3 Felt Tone bass drum heads. After fielding…
Podcast Episode 96: 50 Years of Rock, Drum Mixing 101, UFIP Cymbals, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of their favorite drummers and drum performances from the past fifty years in rock music. The educational segment focuses on basic mixing techniques for drum recordings. Up for review are Class and…
Mike and Mike Podcast Episode 95: Tom Tuning, Nir Z, RTOM Black Holes, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike conclude their discussion on drum tuning with their favorite techniques for the toms. The featured artist is studio drummer Nir Z. Up for review is the RTOM Black Hole practice mute system. After fielding…
Episode 94: Chris Coleman, Snare Drum Tuning, Nord Drum 3P, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their techniques for tuning snare drums. The featured artist is R&B/pop/fusion great Chris Coleman. Up for review is the Nord Drum 3P multipad. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with…
Episode 93: Rikki Rockett, Bass Drum Tuning, Sugar Percussion Cherry Snare, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their techniques for tuning drums. The featured artist is Poison’s Rikki Rockett. Up for review is a 6x14 stave-shell cherry snare from Sugar Percussion. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes…
Episode 92: Orchestrating Grooves, MMW’s Billy Martin, Bucks Co. Mahogany Kit, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss some of the ways they like to orchestrate groove on the drumset. The featured artist is Medeski Martin & Wood’s Billy Martin. Up for review is a Semi-Solid mahogany/poplar drumset by Bucks County.…
