Podcasts
Host John DeChristopher goes in-depth with the biggest names in drumming
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…
Episode 67: Gig Bag Essentials, Michael Shrieve, Canopus Snares, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the gear and accessories they make sure to take with them to every gig. The featured artist is original Santana drummer Michael Shrieve. Up for review is a trio of workhorse snares from…
Episode 66: Ash Soan, Gretsch Hammered Steel Snare, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche’s solo drum composition "Monkey Chant." Then they share some ideas for how to apply the exercises from the classic book Stick Control to the drumset. The featured artist is…
Episode 65: Ralph Peterson, Zildjian Avedis Series, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike share two more of their favorite drum tracks before diving into the topic of practicing and knowing when to move on. Next they crack open the December 2016 issue of Modern Drummer and discuss…
Episode 64: Odd-Time Songs, Dynamics, Yamaha Recording Custom, and More
Episode 64: Odd-Time Songs, Dynamics, Yamaha Recording Custom, and More In this episode, Mike and Mike share two of their favorite odd-time songs, and then they discuss the importance of dynamics in drumming. The featured artist is Halsey/Ryan Adams’ Nate…
