Modern Drummer 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.
MD Podcast Episode 202: Walk the Moon's Sean Waugaman, Assessing Speed Goals, Solid Drums Stave Snares, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike wrap up their discussions of the August 2019 issue with a segment on featured artist Sean Waugaman of the alternative pop band Walk the Moon. The education portion focuses on answering the question: How…
MD Podcast Episode 196: Nicko McBrain, Cymbal Chokes, Calderwood Percussion Piccolo Snare, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss July 2019 cover artist Nicko McBrain of the legendary metal band Iron Maiden. The education segment focuses on creative ways to incorporate cymbal chokes into your drumming. Up for review is a funky…
MD Podcast Episode 186: Pink's Mark Schulman, Funkifying Your Swing Feel, Pfeifer Snares, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike crack open the May 2019 issue and talk about cover artist Mark Schulman, who has been the drummer for the pop star Pink for over twelve years. The education segment focuses on ways to…
MD Podcast Episode 183: Morgan Agren, Grid Systems, Porter & Davies BC-X, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss April 2019 featured artist Morgan Agren. The education segment focuses on ways to practice methodically using the grid system. Up for review is the new compact and affordable BC-X bass drum monitoring system…
MD Podcast Episode 179: Aric Improta, Contemporary Jazz Coordination, Gretsch Micro Kit, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss March 2019 featured artist Aric Improta of instrumental trio Night Verses and rap-punk band Fever 333. The education segment dives into some challenging coordination exercises for contemporary jazz applications. Up for review is…
MD Podcast Episode 178: Fusion Legend Dennis Chambers, Hand Exercises for Accuracy, Agean R Series Cymbals, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike dive into the March 2019 issue and discuss the cover artist, legendary funk, fusion, jazz, and pop drummer Dennis Chambers. The education segment focuses on a handful of hand exercises to develop rhythmic accuracy.…
MD Podcast Episode 177: Winter NAMM Recap, Listener Questions, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss what they felt were the strongest showings at NAMM in drums, cymbals, percussion, and more. They also share some strategies for making the most out of the show from a buyer, seller, and…
MD Podcast Episode 176: NAMM Pre-Show, 2019 Predictions, Listener Questions, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike share some opinions and predictions on the state of the drum industry in 2019, including what they expect from manufacturers and where things are headed in the worlds of online drumming and education versus…
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…
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…
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…
MD Podcast Episode 172: Death Cab For Cutie's Jason McGerr, Stretching Myths, Turkish Travel Cymbals, and More!
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss January 2019 featured artist Jason McGerr of the alt-rock band Death Cab for Cutie. The education segment focuses on different theories behind stretching and warming up before gigs and practice sessions. Up…
MD Podcast Episode 171: Halestorm's Arejay Hale, Applying Flams to the Kit, Angel Snare Drums, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss January 2019 cover artist Arejay Hale of the rock band Halestorm. The education segment focuses on how to apply flam rudiments to the drumset. Up for review are two handmade segment-shell snares by…
MD Podcast Episode 170: Gergo Borlai, Developing a Pattern, A&F Raw Copper Snare, and More
In this episode Mike and Mike discuss top fusion drummer Gergo Borlai, who’s featured in the January 2019 issue of Modern Drummer. The education segment focuses on different ways to explore a set pattern as a groove, fill, or solo…
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…
