All Episodes

Brian Czach: Building a Professional Career, Playing with Orchestras, Art of Adapting, Healthy Habits, Home Recording

Jeffrey Adami: On Tour w/ Jordan Feliz, Burnout, Mental Health, Faith, and Identity Beyond Music

Dango Cellan: On Tour w/ Hawthorne Heights, Career in Versatility, Home Studio, Content, Branding, & Keeping Endorsements

Andrew Bone: Crossroads of Life, High-Level Touring, Know Your Worth, Building a Home Studio

NDP PANEL: Breaking into Broadway (2/16/26)

Tom Kinka: Persistence & Idiocy, On Tour w/ Lecade, Stick Trick Mastery, Drum Lessons & Mentors

Billy Joe Freeman: On Tour w/ Dustin Lynch, Professional Sideman, Texas Roots, Gig Triangle, Home Recording

Jordan Carter: From Cleveland to Nashville, Embracing Musical Growth, the Power of Community, Role of a Music Director

Collin Dobbs: On Tour w/ The Bellamy Brothers, Preparing for the Big Gig, AI & Social Media, Landing Endorsements

Tim Carman: On Tour w/ Parlor Greens & Canyon Lights, Musical Mileage, Drumming Identity, Hockey Crossover, Work-Life Balance

Andrew Besl: Lessons in Gratitude & Forgiveness, Relationships & Self-Discovery, Music City Mayhem, Role of a Studio Drummer

Dan Rubin: On Tour w/ Gavin Adcock, From Punk Roots to Country Stages, Experiencing Culture, Embracing Challenges

Ryan Beydler: On Tour w/ Maddox Batson, Learning from the Masters, Studio Recording, Violin Roots, Foodie Adventures

Jordan Arnold: On Tour w/ Noah Hicks, Stick Tricks & Style, Mentors & Endorsements, How to Be a Good Hang

Kirby Bland: Professional Traveler, Game Footage, Route 91 Harvest Festival, Day Jobs, Identity & Nashville Community

Donnie Marple: Drum-Off Champion, Drum Solo Mastery, On Tour w/ Lee Brice, Staying Present, Family & Personal Growth

LIVE from the Music City Drum Show 2025

Jay Weinberg: A Life in Creativity | On Tour w/ Suicidal Tendencies, Artistry & Perfectionism, Nashville Community & Charity Work, Brand Collaborations

Jordan Perlson: The Art of Communication, Mastering Versatility, Fitness for Drummers, Drum Lessons & Home Recording

Andrew Nesbitt: Body Awareness, Crafting Your Sound, Breaking into Broadway, Navigating the Music Industry

Branndon Center: Behind the Lens | Video Content at Meinl Cymbals, Nashville's Metal Scene, Developing Groove and Feel, the Future of Music, Gardening Tomatoes

Brian Russell Collins: Beating Cancer & Overcoming Loss, Community through Charity, Meeting Huey Lewis, Jelly Roll Arena Tour

Matt Nolan: Drummer for Lainey Wilson, From New Orleans Jazz to Country's Biggest Stages, Sobriety and Mental Health, Studio Recording, The Importance of Listening

Raven Pfeiffer: On Tour w/ Girl Named Tom, Choosing the Right Gigs, Mastering Ableton, Living Healthy & Landing Endorsements

Grace Goodman: Belmont Grad to Touring Drummer, Supporting Women in Music, Nashville Indie Rock, Professionalism & Showmanship

Ethan Harb (2025 Interview): Viral Bonk Fame, On Tour w/ Trey Lewis, Camaraderie, Consistency, & Personal Loss

Aaron Chase: Lost Stars, Building Community, Recording & Content Creation, Taking Risks, Mental Health Challenges

Cody Ash: Drummer for Jelly Roll, Metalcore to Country, Chasing Your Dreams, Art of the Drum Solo, Competitive Mindsets

Joel Mevis: On Tour w/ Filmore, Building Playback Rigs, Mastering Ableton, the Art of Show Preparation, Redesigning Nashville's Airport

Kyle Law: On Tour w/ Tim Montana, Broadway vs Artist Gigs, Work-Life Balance, Choosing Subs, Microscoping & Learning Complex Parts

Christian Delzoppo: On Tour w/ Knox, Self-Care & Sobriety, How to Network, Practice Routines & Staying Motivated

Stefan Chippeaux: Pro Drum Tech | On Tour w/ Bailey Zimmerman, Resilience, Mastery, & Lifelong Learning

Corey Boise: March to Your Own Beat | Titans Blue Crew Drumline, Nashville Punk Rock, Auditioning for Blue Man Group, Building Mental Resilience

Garrett Tyler: For King & Country, Drum Corps Legacy, Versatile Artistry, the Strength of Relationships & Collaboration

Tyler Bronson Smith: Finding Your Sound, Nashville’s Evolving Scene, Embracing Versatility & the Importance of Listening

2024 Music City Drum Show (LIVE from the Booth)

Molly Rose: From TikTok to Tour | Social Media Stardom, Touring w/ Upchurch, Self-Identity & Country Music, How to Land Endorsements

Lou Vecchio: On Tour w/ Alexandra Kay | How to Nail the Audition, NY Pop-Rock Roots, Social Media for the Modern Musician, Recording as a Live Band

Chris Rayner: Living the Dream - From RVs to Drums | Horizontal Integration, Touring w/ Clayton Mullen, Nashville Sessions & Drum Covers

MJ Milam: Dancing & Drumming | On Tour w/ Lauren Watkins, Building a Band, How to Be More Efficient On Stage

Eric Pritchard: Drumming for Megan Moroney, Cracker Barrel, Playing for Television, Mental Health & Mentorship

Devin Attard: Country Goes Metal | Drumming for Austin Snell, Practice, Patience, Persistence, Social Media, Endorsements, & Living to Inspire

Alec Parrish: How to Land Bigger Gigs | Ableton & Tracks, Relationships Over Auditions, Being Prepared, Coffee & Tattoos

Beau Kuther: Drumming for Smallpools | Growing up in the MySpace Era, Being an Indie Band in 2024, Creating Memorable Live Shows

Garden Groove Nashville: Building a Home Studio, Working with Good People, How to Get Clients, Creativity & Community

Luke Sumner: Being a Pro the Right Way | Growing up in Nashville, Worship Drumming, Identity, Recording, & Staying Motivated

Lemuel Hayes: Know Enough to Be Dangerous | Overcoming Injury, Getting Gigs, Social Media & Photography

Tim Miller: Toone Towels | Starting a Business, Production & Engineering, Careers in the Music Industry, & Why You Should Go to College

Neal Yakopin: Drumming for Nate Smith | TourLaunch LLC, Adapting to the Music Industry's TikTok Era

Vincent Williams: Living with Integrity | On Tour with Phillip Phillips, the Right Way to Learn Songs, & Gamer Habits

Jake Robinson: Shed Culture in Nashville | Overcoming Anxiety, Spontaneous Artistry, & the Power of Boredom

LIVE from the Music City Drum Show - Day 2

LIVE from the Music City Drum Show - Day 1

Lleyton Brainard: Skateboarding & Style | Drum Improvisation, Storytelling & Community

Andy Foote: The History of Drum Supply | Starting a Business, Entrepreneurship, Drum Supply Rehearsal, the Future of Drum Shops, & the Latest Gear Trends

Dylan Murphy: Ben Chapman, Amber Sound Studios, Drum Recording, & How to Be a Dependable Hang

Rob Bodley: Elevate Your Live Show | The Foxies, Music Directing, Distracted Practice, & State of Flow

Mental Health Roundtable feat. Ben Wood | Following Your Dreams, Self-Worth, Community & Resources

Perry Dornbush: Prog Drumming in Nashville | Working in the Music Industry, Being Open-Minded, & Productive Practicing

Matthew Crouse: The Working Drummer | Starting a Podcast, Work/Life Balance, Home Recording & Valuing Your Craft

Matt Mcilwain: Personality & Podcasts | Drumming for Trey Lewis, Touring During COVID, Avoiding Burnout

Sammi Potts: Mental Health & Touring | Drumming for Shane Profitt, Mentorship, & How to Leave a Gig

Tayvieon Graham: Lessons from the Golf Course | Bandleading, Speed Skating, & Why You Should Wait on Endorsements

Daniel Kozlowski: The Language of Music | Building a Home Studio, Incremental Progress & Why You Need a Mood Board

Tim Buell: Tactics for High Performance | How to Prepare Like an Athlete, Adapting to AI, Optimizing Your Workflows & Minimizing Distractions

Kip Allen: Session Drumming, Touring for Madeline Edwards, Bourbon, Endorsements & How to Use Social Media

Jonn Bostwick: Living with Intensity | Touring for Parker McCollum, Performance Mindsets, Desperation & Being Open-Minded

Thomas Finch: Life of a Drum Tech | Living with Intent, Joining the Army, Achieving Stability in the Music Industry

Howard Artis: Balancing Your Good Ego | Touring with Yola, Football Mentalities, Musical Exposure

Kevin Keith: Classical Percussionist to Rockstar | Auditioning for Orchestras, Forming an Original Band, Taking Risks & Why You Should Try Singing

Jon Butterworth: Being Present & Healthy Performance Mindsets | Studying with Mike Mangini, Working for DW

Brandon "Critter" Garza: Overcoming Adversity | Meeting Bernard Purdie, Friendship, Faith, and Endorsements

Marcus Finnie: Recipes for Success | Finding Your Identity on the Drums, Commitment, Brand, & Studio Drumming in Nashville

Dru Marshall: Saying Yes to the Gig | Motivation & Drive, Touring, Prog, Meditation Practices

Jake Sommers: Touring with Luke Combs | Chasing Your Dreams, Pro-Drummer Tips for Success, & Building a Home Studio

Sofia Goodman: Becoming a Band Leader | Approach to Composition and Collaboration, Afro-Latin Rhythms in Jazz, Nashville Women in Jazz

Landon Hall: Music City Drum Show | Touring with Desmond Child, the Entrepreneur Mindset, Drum Industry Chat

Alan Pfeifer: Healing & Recovery through Drumming | Work/Life Balance, Our Drumming Heroes, Playing for Flummox

Ben Wood: Music Lab Nashville | Educating the Next Generation, Creating Culture & the Power of Persistence

Jed Smith: Be Like Water | Setting Higher Standards, Developing Headroom and Healthy Routines for the Mind & Body

Alex McVey: Building Community | Sessions, Touring, & Starting a Business

Joseph Arrington: Playing with Purpose and Overcoming Adversity | Touring, Recording & Video Games

Nico Medina: Being a Total Team Player | Gratitude, Drum Corps, Ableton and Sports

Kayleigh Moyer: Proactivity & the Art of Curiosity | How to Be a Professional + Building a Home Studio

Ethan Harb: Becoming a Broadway Drummer, Taking Risks, Meditation & Comedy

Taylor Friesth: Drum Education, Finding Your Path, Publishing a Book, Live Looping!

Jeffrey Adami: Worship Drumming, Finding Your Why, Active Listening & Staying Motivated

Dan Ainspan: Pearl Drums, Skill-Stacking, Video Games & More

Nathan Sletner: How to Get Gigs, Releasing Your Subconscious, Hot Dogs & More