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Are Drummers Musicians? — 95 episodes

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Wild Gloriosa: Heritage, Collaboration and Stepping Out Solo

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Janelle Ashley: Songwriting, R&B Roots and Finding Your Own Path

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Maya Charles Sedergreen: Opera, Early Music and the Classical Voice Today

4

Kee’ahn: Songs, Valuing Authenticity and Community

5

Hayden Lauersen: Mix Engineering, Vocal Production and a Life in Sound

6

J WILS: Singing, DJ-ing, and The Joy of Music Making with VENTURA and FOOLS

7

Michelle Nicolle: Voice, Storytelling and a Life Singing Jazz

8

Peter Luscombe: Drum Groove, Longevity and Life as a Working Musician

9

Xani Kolac: Electric Violin, Innovation and Improvisation

10

Kieran Rafferty: Behind the Kit on Stage and in the Pit

11

Invictus Quartet: String Quartet, Collaboration and Creativity

12

Taylor Douglas: Drumming, Persistence and the Joy of Teaching

13

Travis Woods: Trumpet, Hustle and the Horns of Leroy

14

James Sherlock: Mentors, Growth and the Craft of Jazz Guitar

15

Beth Stephen (Teeny Tiny Stevies; Little Stevies) Making Music for Every Age – From Indie Folk to ARIA-Winning Kids Tunes

16

Lash 78: Singing, Sisterhood, Songwriting, and Navigating the Music Industry

17

Thomas Waltrich: Drumming, Streaming, and Balancing Music with Life

18

Nathan Liow: Jazz, Life Is Better Blonde, and Making Music for Yourself

19

Kat Greta: Songwriting, Production, and Building a Musical Identity

20

JIM ALXNDR: Music, Production, and a Journey Between Continents

21

Michaela Jayde: Soul, Singing Competitions, and the Art of Backing Vocals

22

Brayden Becher: Doom Metal, Drumming in Six Bands, and Life’s Big Questions

23

James Davies: Drumming, Black Jesus Experience, Music Theatre, and the Evolution of the Podcast

24

Jess Ellwood: Tour Life, Drumming for Alex Lahey, Guitarist for Angie McMahon, and Growing in Music

25

Selene Messinis (SOLUNE): Keys, Improvisation, Circus Music, and Musical Freedom

26

Ellis: Drumming, Band Life, and Finding Balance in Music

27

Nat Bartsch: Music with Purpose, Neurodivergence, and Creating Forever Changed

28

Gerry Pantazis: Fusion Drumming, TV Pressure, and 3.5 Hours of Drummer Wisdom

29

Danny Fischer: Jazz Drumming in New York, Yoga, and a Personalised Approach to Teaching

30

Jack Foy: Multi-Instrumentalism, Jazz Drumming, and the Story Behind Lafferty Daniel

31

Stilla: Independent Pop, STILLAVERSE, and the Art of Making Hits

32

Raleigh Williams: Vocal Mastery, Music as a Trade, and Overcoming Challenges

33

Kylie Auldist: Singing, Soul, Songwriting, Music Rights, and Laughs

34

Ben Edgar: Guitars, Sound Exploration, Gotye, Angus & Julia Stone and The Cat Empire

35

Myles Mumford: The Art of Recording, Creative Spaces, and Making Music That Matters

36

Lucas Taranto: Gotye, Touring the World, Session Life, and Bass Talk

37

David Jones: Drumming Mastery, Sound Creation, Spirituality, and Musical Insecurities

38

DJ Mizhap: Turntablism, Club DJing, Moving to Melbourne, and Musical Growth

39

Beth Feik: The Vovos, Punk Rock, Girls Rock! Australia, and Community

40

Gormie: Bass, Studio Life, Angie McMahon, and Deep Conversations

41

Ruby Ester Mae (Clariloops): Loops, Clarinet, EDM, and Rediscovering Music

42

Nitida Atkinson: Don’t Thank Me, Spank Me, Songwriting, Session Life, and The AFL Grand Final

43

Ronny Ferella: Jazz Drumming, Community, Hard Work, and the Business of Music

44

Jude Perl: Musical Comedy, Songwriting, Jazz Roots, and Creative Process

45

Yael Zamir: Jazz Flute, Brazilian Grooves, Classical Roots, and Musical Freedom

46

Toby Peterson-Stewart: Bass Virtuosity, The Omnific, Global Tours, and Musical Honesty

47

Evan Englezos: Community Centred Music, Live in the Saddle, Family, and Musicals

48

Kathleen Halloran: Guitarist for Kate Ceberano, Session Work and Releasing Her Own Original Music

49

Louis Smith: Classical Guitar, Shoegaze, Ambient Soundscapes, and Pushing Musical Boundaries

50

Owen Downie: Bass, Making Great Music, Inspiring Others, and Being Musical Director of Hamish and Andy's Band 'Cool Boys and The Front Man'

51

Andrew Masutti: Audio Engineer, Live and Studio Work, Tour Managing, and Collaborating with British India

52

Yuri Pavlinov: Bass, Stories, 20 Years with The Bamboos, Renee Geyer, and the Future of Live Music in Australia

53

Ben Cripps: Bass, Hard Work, Touring with Human Nature, Releasing Music as Cripptic

54

Rod Wilson: Drumming with Sons of Korah, Touring the World, and Over 1000 Concerts of Musical Stories

55

Brett Garsed: A Guitar Legend, Growth Mindset and His First Experience with John Farnham

56

marigolden (Mel O’Neill): Songwriting, Creativity, and a Journey from Classical Voice to Jazz School to Indie-Rock

57

TRAILER: The Podcast Continues in 2025!

58

BONUS: Christmas Special 2024 - What is Your Favourite Christmas Album?

59

Mick Meagher: Bass, Collaborations with Emma Donovan and Touring with Aussie Icons

60

Josh Manu: From Musical Family Roots to Pro Bassist – Study, Teaching and a Lifelong Passion for Music

61

David Quested (Local the Neighbour): Jazz Drums, Indie Rock and Creative Freedom

62

Holly Moore: From Saxophone Student to Commissioned Composer, Teacher and Improviser—a Journey into the Australian Jazz Scene

63

Dominique Garrard: Making music with N.Y.C.K, Zombeaches and Mutual Colour, Leading Box Hill’s Voice Program

64

Joseph Batrouney: Middle Eastern, Jazz and Flamenco Influences, Music Education, and the Hybrid Cajon-Drumkit

65

Alex Kwong (A2K): 45+ Million Streams, From Classical Roots to Music Production Mastery

66

Grace Chia: Creating Safe Spaces in Hip-Hop, Supporting Women and Her Journey from Slam Poetry to Rap in Tasmania

67

Holly Thomas: Journey as a Drummer from Adelaide to Melbourne, International Touring with Quivers, and Recording with Indie Folk Band Husky

68

Kim Beales: Singer-Songwriter, Exploring Music, Connection and Meaning, and the Stories Behind His Album 'Nine Portraits'

69

Caitlin Thomas: Songwriting, Drums and Personal Growth

70

Niko Schauble: Award-Winning Drummer, Composer, Pughouse Studios, and a Love of Improvised Music

71

Ryan Griffith: Jazz Guitar, Fostering Community, and Creating Hurstbridge Jazz Club

72

Aaron Syrjanen: Versatile Guitarist, Session Musician and Working in the Music Theatre Scene

73

Sidney (Jess Singleton): Indie-Pop Singer-Songwriter, Going Viral, Balancing Original Music/Weddings

74

Hannie Day: Emerging Indie Artist, First Tour with The Vovos & Preparing to Record Her Debut Single

75

JT McRae: Drumming for Gretta Ray, Modern Musicianship, Touring, Production, Behind-the-Scenes Roles

76

Aaron Schembri: Original Music, Guitar, The Wiggles, Collaborations with Aussie Legend Ross Wilson

77

Jake Amy: Nu-Jazz, Session Pianist and Social Justice in the Music Scene

78

Daniel Farrugia: Original Music, Drums, Collaborations with Angus & Julia Stone and The Cat Empire

79

Abbey Rose: Singing, Blending R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Storytelling in Her Music

80

Mal Sedergreen (Part 2): The Unique Sound of Melbourne, Local Music and Quickfire Questions

81

Mal Sedergreen (Part 1): Authenticity, Jazz, Saxophone and His Musical Journey

82

Lillian Albazi: Singing Jazz, Leading Great Falls and International Collaborations in Noise Rock

83

Megan Burslem: ABC Classic Host, Musicology, Gender and the Australia Music Scene

84

Alistair Kerr: Brazilian & Jazz Drumming, Music Education, and Musical Director of Panorama Brasil

85

Ann Blackburn: Life as an Oboist with the MSO, Winning a Job and the Art of Reed-Making

86

Tim Mallis: Composition, Piano Accompaniment and Surtitles for Opera Australia & Victorian Opera

87

Amber Ferraro: Success as a Vocalist, DJ and Bandleader, and Creating 'Silhouette' with Crozier

88

Peter Carolane: Keys and Organ, Co-Founding North Fitzroy Records and Touring Asia with Tamas Wells

89

Elliot Lamb: Trombone, Composing 'Between Worlds' and Finding Their Place in the Music Scene

90

Tony Floyd: Drums, First Gig with Gurrumul at the Opera House, and Decades with The Black Sorrows

91

Paul Davies: Searching for the Perfect Vintage Gibson, Musical Fulfilment & Starting a Tribute Act

92

Jude Harris: Drummer, VCA Student and Touring Drum Tech for GANGgajang

93

Luci Floyd: Bass Player and Singer, Touring with Gush and Making Music with Family

94

Greg Arnold: ARIA & APRA Awards, Things of Stone and Wood, Touring His Latest Album as a Solo Artist

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