Chat with Nish, Geeking out with a little bit of therapy.. Meet Nishan Chady who I met through the Mike Johnston's Family of Students at mikeslessons.com We have met up at the UK Drum Show and like a chat about drum gear and so on. We talk about Drum Shops past and present, teaching, hybrid drumming and general chit chat. This is Part One of this Two Part Episode. Thanks for listening and please buy from music shops / drum shops if you can. Matt:) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Chat with Tim Baltes! In this Episode Matt catches up with Tim also known as @timbofromkeno on instagram and YouTube. Tim talks about his move from the US to France and tells us some stories about his experience in the world of Drumming. We discuss his drumless tracks on bandcamp https://slouxrecordingco.bandcamp.com/ Go Check it out! Drum Shows, Drum Shops and gear also feature as you would expect. Tim has recently moved to France and looking to build his network and make connections, so check ...
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 16
"Jam on Pasta Night?" Riza and Matt talk about going to Jam night as Riza tempts Matt to brave the stage, the only thing is, it's on a Thursday which is clearly Pasta Night.... What a dilemma ;) Also on the agenda is an update on Riza's progress with Mikes Lessons Sessions and the challenges it presents. We discuss the Facebook Group comments on drum shops and customer service. We briefly talk about Meinl Drum Festival 2026 and the Freddie Gee Camp coming up in August 2025 Celebrating their 25th...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Camp Catch Up with Aurea , Episode 14 of Season 2. Matt is joined by Aruea Garrido who is bursting to tell us about her "Life Changing" experience in Folsom California. No Andy in this episode, but sit back and enjoy this very enthusiastic and inspiring conversation. Thanks for Listening Matt & Andy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Episode 13 - A Catch up with Matt & Andy. This week it's just us catching up on a busy few days. Matt has a new Dixon Little Roomer Kit, custom made in Neo Mint. Matt and Archie have been hanging out with Zack Grooves and his band Everything Yes at the Jazz Cafe and Mark Guiliana also at the Jazz Cafe all within the last week! and we both have received Christin Neddens, new book "Creative Flow" Enjoy and thanks for listening. Matt & Andy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Episode 12 of Season 2 We chat with Aurea Garrido about the Benny Greb Clinic and her pending trip to Camp with Mike Johnston in Folsom, California. We know Aurea from the Mikeslessons.com family group and have met up a few time at gigs, clinics and the UK Drum Show. Aurea talks about the Benny Greb Clinic we went to in Southampton held by Graham Russell Drums and Meinl in April 2025.She also tells us about the nerves and excitement of her pending trip to Camp with Mike Johnston in sunny Folsom,...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Ep:11 S2 We got to speak to Benny at his Clinic at The Drill in Lincoln on 14th April 2025 Jake Harris from Into Music invited us to do a quick podcast interview before the gig. We interviewed Jake and Benny briefly in person and we also bumped into Ben Smith (@sixfootsticks_drums) a local drummer and customer / friend of Into Music moments before we witnessed the marvellous clinic by the “Grebmaster” We also talk about how important it is to attend these events and support music / drum shops an...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Episode 10 Part 2. We chat with Bob Wynne from Bob's Drum School @bobdrumschool on Instagram and other Social Media. Bob has been teaching drums for many years in the North of England and has been involved with Drumming for a long time, so he has a few stories to tell. In this 2 part interview we cover many topics around education, influences, the increase of positive female role models in the world of drumming. We don't get to mention all the many drummers and recognise there are so much more t...
Apr 08, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Episode 10 Part 1. We chat with Bob Wynne from Bob's Drum School @bobdrumschool on Instagram and other Social Media. Bob has been teaching drums for many years in the North of England and has been involved with Drumming for a long time, so he has a few stories to tell. In this 2 part interview we cover many topics around education, influences, the increase of positive female role models in the world of drumming. We don't get to mention all the many drummers and recognise there are so much more t...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Neo Mint Thins ft. Zack Grooves ZACK and his confession of a secret LOVE! We have been away for a week or two but we are certainly BACK ! This week has a little minty twist as we managed to catch up with Zack one of his two UK Clinics in March 2025. Paul from Dixon Drums and the lovely Andy Anderson from Drumshop UK in Washington Tyne&Wear (Newcastle to us southerners) put on an amazing evening in store on Tuesday night and Andy and I had to make the trip up North or further up North for And...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Episode 8 of Season 2, Throwing Your Toys Out Of Your Pram! Matt & Andy have a slightly more serious chat about that time when you feel like it's time to quit the drums! Andy had recently felt like The Drums were NOT for him and it sparked a conversation about some of the difficulties musicians face and the struggles of drumming. The message here I guess, is that lots of people go through the same thing at some point. He's not quitting just yet by the way. Enjoy and thank for listening Matt ...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Episode 7 - Interview with Highfade's Drummer Calvin Davidson Whilst on their busy US tour, Calvin found time to pull into a "Truck Stop" on the way to their gig in Portland Maine USA! They are still touring America so check out their tour dates at https://highfademusic.live/ The band will be in Europe and back to the UK in May 2025 What a lovely bloke and we are very grateful to Calvin for sparing us the time to hang with a couple of old geezers. Check out Calvin and the band on Instagram @perr...
Mar 07, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Andy's Back From The Barbershop! and looking younger..... We are clearly tired in this episode but we chat about drums, and some events coming up soon. Cymbal Talk and Matt's swapped out his kit in the studio, so we chat about the need for change to help inspire creativity... Enjoy and Thanks for Listening! Matt & Andy Recorded 17/2/2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Episode 5 of Season 2 An evening chat with Mel AKA "Posh Radio Four Lady" . Matt and Mel have a "not very Drummy" chat but it's always lovely to catch up. Enjoy and as always, Thanks for Listening :) (Recorded 13/2/2025) Posted 18/02/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
NAMM Chat with Matt & Jon from HIVE Drums No Andy this time, but he will be back next time. Matt T from Hive went to NAMM 2025 on a business trip to launch a new project. He can't tell us much about it yet but find out a bit more in this episode and check out @thisistwelves on Instagram We end up talking about the UK Drum Show as we are already getting excited for the BEST DRUM SHOW in the WORLD!! Links hivedrums.co.uk Instagram: @hivedrums twelvesglobal.com Instagram: @thisistwelves Thanks ...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Episode 3 of Season 2 - Andy quizzes Matt on what gear he would choose if Meinl wasn't an option! It sounds like a horror story!! Matt raves about a cheap boundary mic. We have a little chat about Social Media pros and cons and for some reason ROMCOM Films pop up...?? Enjoy and thanks for listening Matt & Andy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Episode 2 of Season 2 is slightly laid back, where Matt & Andy talk about some new gear and we talk about the New Meinl Benny Greb Signature Quick Sand Ride and Hats along with Matt's new toy the Meinl 14x4 Caixa (Snare) from Meinl Percussion. Andy has been building a new practice kick pad and we talk about the idea of attending the Europe Drum Show.. Matt is using the sE Electronics Dynacaster Professional Dynamic Microphone that is on loan from sE Electronics to try out! Thank you to sE fo...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 2
SEASON 2 - Episode 1 Kicking off the New Season in 2025, we interviewed Samuel Holcombe, drummer for the band “AQUALINE” a 5 piece alternative band from Guildford, UK. Samuel popped in to talk about life being a drummer in a young UK based gigging and recording band in their 20’s. Recently Graduated from ACM Guildford, Samuel simply LOVES the drums and is having a blast right now! Aqualine have played gigs in the UK and Europe and recently returned from recording new material in Vienna. In 2024 ...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The Christmas Special - With Mel and Riza ! Season Finale (Part Two) In this two part episode we have a little fun at our "Office Party" reflecting on Season 1 with our close friends / "Approved Contractor Co-Hosts" Mel & Riza. This was well over 2 hours so I cut it in half-ish and we talked about some new ideas coming up, and some potential guests. We hear Riza's Radical Question, which gives us an idea to give him a regular slot.. as long as the newly appointed Director or Planning "Mel" s...
Dec 27, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The Christmas Special - With Mel and Riza ! Season Finale (Part One) In this two part episode we have a little fun at our "Office Party" reflecting on Season 1 with our close friends or "Approved Contractor Co-Hosts" Mel & Riza. This was well over 2 hours so I cut it in half-ish and we talked about some new ideas coming up, and some potential guests. At the end of this part, Riza is about to ask a "Radical Question" but to find that out, listen to part 2, coming up straight after on the same...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Hanging with Christin Neddens Part 2 We spent 2 hours chatting with Christin so I split this one up in to 2 parts but will release them both on the same day so you don't need to wait... Christin was very kind to spend so long speaking to us about her Drumming Journey and we loved having her on the show. Check out https://www.christinneddens.de/ and @christin.neddens on Instagram. She has a new book on the say in 2025 and already plenty of educational material to purchase from her shop page, so g...
Dec 20, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Hanging with Christin Neddens Part 1 We spent 2 hours chatting with Christin so I split this one up in to 2 parts but will release them both on the same day so you don't need to wait... Christin was very kind to spend so long speaking to us about her Drumming Journey and we loved having her on the show. Check out https://www.christinneddens.de/ and @christin.neddens on Instagram. She has a new book on the say in 2025 and already plenty of educational material to purchase from her shop page, so g...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode 23 - "It's a Learning Curve" A line you will often hear Andy say... We missed a WEEK!!!! I know!!! Sorry guys but things got in the way. This one was recorded on the 4th December 2024 and was meant to be out that week but never mind ... This is a bit of a catch up of the recent weeks and a chilled out chat about our podcast so far.. Matt talks about the TAMA 50th Celebration event and his meet up with Zack Grooves recently in London. Andy went out to see HIGH FADE play in HULL and we tal...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
"Fun Froth on My Musical Hot Chocolate" with Ben & George from Drum & Drummer Podcast! Episode 22 The Podcasters become the "Podcastees"! Ben & George kindly joined us for a long chat about drums, drum podcasts, Lego, and what motivates them to entertain us every week whilst keeping it real with little to no censoring at all... Check them out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from. https://open.spotify.com/show/1W3ylFbwBFo2d6pXob6j27?si=8075014998a0473f ...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
A Chat with AJ ROUSELL DRUMMER | PERCUSSIONIST | EDUCATOR | AUTHOR | CLINICIANFOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF "THE DRUMMER'S ODYSSEY CAMP This week we hear about AJ's Lessons, Camps and Clinics and some general drum chat. Check out AJ's socials and website. Web: www.ajrousell.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ajrouselldrums Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajrouselldrums Books: https://www.ajrousell.com/books Enjoy and thanks for listening :) Matt & Andy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 21
EPISODE 20: Hanging with Mel & Riz (not Kim) Andy was unable to attend this one so we have Mel and Riza in for an informal chat about all sorts including Comets!! (Oddly) We talk about some of the stuff we are working on, and discuss how Posh Mel is of course... We also talk a little about how we record our drum videos. I think a more in-depth chat about that may come later.. Enjoy and Thanks for Listening Matt, Andy, Mel and Riza :) (Oh and Trev the Voice Over Guy) Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Episode 19 “Tea & Beats with Spaven” This week, we meet up with Richard Spaven whilst he enjoys a cup of Yorkshire Tea with Oat Milk. We discuss important issue such as that age old question.. “Which side does a logo need to be on a Meinl Mug?” We also talk about his New Album “ Sole Subject” , his recent Album Launch Gig at the Jazz Cafe , London which he described as “One of the best gigs of his life!” + Plus more drummy stuff.. Join us for just over an hour of chilled out chat with one of...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode 18 - A Slightly Weird Catch Up This week Matt’s away in the middle of nowhere and we catch up for a quick chat about the previous week and discuss what is coming up in the way of some guests. We talk about the Richard Spaven a little and about some upcoming JoJo Mayer Gigs, November 5th and 6th In Hoxton London There’s something strange going on in this podcast, maybe something to do with Halloween. Anyway. Thanks for Listening Matt & Andy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Nov 01, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Episode 17 Part 2 with Ronn Dunnett who makes amazing high end drums at his World Headquarters in Vancouver, Canada Check out his site at www.dunnett.com and on Instagram @dunnettclassicdrums We are also joined for a for a few second by Andy Anderson from drumshop.co.uk Washington, Tyne & Wear, UK who is the only UK Dealer for Dunnett Drums. Andy Anderson was out for the evening but popped in to say hi, and we will catch up with him properly in another episode. Ronn talks about his drum buil...
Oct 27, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode 17 Part 1 with Ronn Dunnett who makes amazing high end drums at his World Headquarters in Vancouver, Canada Check out his site at www.dunnett.com and on Instagram @dunnettclassicdrums We are also joined for a for a few second by Andy Anderson from drumshop.co.uk Washington, Tyne & Wear, UK who is the only UK Dealer for Dunnett Drums. Andy Anderson was out for the evening but popped in to say hi, and we will catch up with him properly in another episode. Ronn talks about his drum buil...
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 17
