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.

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MD Podcast Episode 237: Live-Streaming Setups, Current Influences, Bucks County Prime Oak snares, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their current influences and inspirations. The education segment focuses on various live-streaming setups using a few of Roland’s new products. In the gear section, Mike and Mike review a new 5.5x14 Prime Oak…

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Apr 3, 2020

MD Podcast Episode 229: World Rhythms 101, Ilan Rubin, Tama S.L.P. New-Vintage Hickory Drumset, and More

In this episode, Mike and Mike share some of their favorite rhythms from around the globe that they feel are essential study for working drummers. The featured artist is Ilan Rubin, who most recently toured with Angels & Airwaves and…

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Feb 7, 2020

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…

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May 31, 2019

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…

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May 17, 2019

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…

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Mar 8, 2019
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MD Podcast Episode 175: Interpol’s Sam Fogarino, Reggae 101, Amedia Cymbals, and More

In this episode Mike and Mike discuss February 2019 featured artist Sam Fogarino of the indie-rock band Interpol. The education segment focuses on three fundamental reggae beats: one drop, steppers, and rockers. Up for review are Jazz Legend and Vision…

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Jan 18, 2019

MD Podcast Episode 174: Karriem Riggins, Orchestrating Fills, Doc Sweeney RX Kit, and More

In this episode Mike and Mike discuss February 2019 cover artist and jazz/hip-hop great Karriem Riggins. The education segment focuses on ways to create interesting drum fills using orchestration. Up for review is a high-end RX series drumset by Doc…

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Jan 11, 2019

MD Podcast Episode 173: Polyrhythmic Bass Drum Patterns, LCD/Legado Bronze Snares, and More

In this episode Mike and Mike discuss award-winning Latin-jazz drummer Bobby Sanabria, who’s featured in the January 2019 issue of Modern Drummer. The education segment focuses on a handful of fun polyrhythmic bass drum patterns to help you internalize how…

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Jan 4, 2019

MD Podcast Episode 169: Nir Z’s Must-Have Gear, Incorporating the Bass Drum, Tama S.L.P. Fat Spruce Kit, and More

In this episode Mike and Mike discuss their personal gear “must-haves” and go over some of the items session great Nir Z listed in his feature story in the December 2018 issue of Modern Drummer. The education segment focuses on…

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Nov 30, 2018

MD Podcast Episode 164: Boots Greene, Getting Comfortable with Fives and Sevens, Roland TM-6 Pro, and More

In this episode Mike and Mike discuss hip-hop drummer Eric "Boots" Greene, who's most recent gig is with Jay-Z. The education segment focuses on drumset exercises to help you get more comfortable with five- and seven-note patterns. Up for review…

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Oct 26, 2018

MD Podcast Episode 159: Train’s Drew Shoals, Kicked-Up Bell Patterns, Canopus Hybrid Hardware, and More

In this episode Mike and Mike discuss October 2018 featured artist Drew Shoals of the pop/rock band Train. The education segment focuses on ways to incorporate the bell of the ride cymbal into your grooves. Up for review is the…

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Sep 21, 2018

MD Podcast Episode 155: Barrett Martin, Yamaha EAD10, Bonham Kick Triplets, and More

In this episode Mike and Mike continue to dig through the September issue, this time discussing featured artist Barrett Martin, who rose to prominence in the ’90s with alternative band Screaming Trees but has since ventured into experimental instrumental music…

Modern Drummer
Aug 24, 2018
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Podcast Episode 146: Stanley Clarke’s Mike Mitchell, Developing the Weaker Hand, Tempest Bell Bronze Snare, and More

In this episode Mike and Mike discuss rising star Mike Mitchell, who’s currently legendary jazz/fusion bassist Stanley Clarke’s drummer of choice. The education segment focuses on exercises for developing the weaker hand. Up for review is a mammoth 8x14 bell…

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Jun 8, 2018

Podcast Episode 144: Favorite Drum Solos, Building Independence, KMI BopPad, and More

In this episode Mike and Mike share some of their favorite drum solos of all time. The education segment focuses on different approaches to building independence. Up for review is the BopPad MIDI controller from Keith McMillan Instruments. After fielding…

Modern Drummer
May 25, 2018
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