Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe History of North Drums with Roger North
North drums are some of the most unique looking drums ever made. They are horn shaped fiberglass drums that were made between the late 60's through t…
6 years, 2 months ago
The Biography of Joe Morello with Steve Fidyk
Joe Morello was one of the most innovative and masterful drummers of the last century, but did you know he was playing Violin with the Boston Symphon…
6 years, 2 months ago
A Look at The Cymbal Book with Hugo Pinksterboer
Learn the origins of this iconic book that is the most thorough and extensive resource for all things cymbals! Hugo tells us how he gathered all the …
6 years, 2 months ago
For the Love of Slingerland with John Sparrow
John Sparrow is the drummer for the Violent Femmes and a die hard Slingerland enthusiast! This is a fun episode where we talk about Slingerland high …
6 years, 2 months ago
The History of GMS Drums with Tony Gallino and Rob Mazzella
Rob and Tony are the founders of the iconic American drum brand, GMS Drum Co. They were one of four custom-shop companies that started in the 1980's,…
6 years, 3 months ago
The Great British Drum Brands Episode with Geoff Nicholls
We learn about Ajax, Carlton, Hayman, Beverley, and Premier drums - just to name a few! We discuss pre and post war drums made in England, and the ma…
6 years, 3 months ago
The History of Rudiments with Mark Beecher
Rudimental drumming first appeared in in the Swiss Army in the 1300's to set the tempo and communicate commands during battle, and then spread around…
6 years, 3 months ago
Drum Tuning History with Jeff Davenport
Jeff takes us back to the ice age where drums were made of turtle shells that were flipped over, had skin stretched over them, and then dried in the …
6 years, 3 months ago
Legendary Teachers: George L. Stone with Barry James (Stones Last Living Student Who Still Teaches)
Barry James is the last living student of George Lawrence Stone (Stick Control, Accents and Rebounds) who still teaches the Stone technique. Barry is…
6 years, 3 months ago
Sympathy for the Drummer: The Charlie Watts Episode with Mike Edison
Charlie Watts is one of the most important drummers in Rock and Roll History. Mike Edison is the author of "Sympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Wat…
6 years, 4 months ago