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Drum and Drummer
by Ben Whyntie & George Pickering
Join Ben and George every week as they delve deep into discussions about drums, drumming and drummers. They chat about everything from first kits to worst gigs, drumming tips to drum sticks and everything in between. Welcome to the disarray of two mates passing the time, whilst trying to stay in time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Get It
This week it’s Ben’s turn to head up to Newcastle for a friend’s wedding. From busy KFCs, getting locked out of his room, big grassy breasts, a few Guinni and trying not to be in ‘function band mode’ there’s plenty of good stuff for your ears. Congrats to Jamie and Paula! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I'm The One Policing The Purchase In The Drum Shop
George has been up north for some more Lainey shows in Newcastle and Edinburgh where they stayed at a Go Ape, walked up a big hill and he had a slightly clumsy walk onto the stage. Ben’s found a drum he’s been looking for for 12 years and has finally ditched the jeans for gigs. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Day The Music Died
Is this the day the music died? Ben is questioning his gigging career after playing a surprise wedding which didn’t exactly go to plan and George gigged in central London battling parking and meeting ladies with disco balls for heads. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Battery Police
On this week’s show we talk about recession proof biscuits, cooking meat, batteries and after a long, and final, chat about what constitutes a tour we decide to form the ‘Tour Police’. George runs us through his recent gigs in Southampton and Liverpool, Ben’s added more charts to DRUMCHARTS.CO.UK and asks will George ever be in an originals band again? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Can't Keep Playing This Drum Beat
We start this week's episode with some listener drummer pet peeves before talking about Ben’s first Wonder Year gig of 2026. George has started his “tour” with the Lainey Wilson Experience but if one show isn’t enough he’s also in the backing band for the headliner; it’s all going well but he did have to go to Swansea. We also chat about paying for parking while drumming and has Ben found the bargain of the year at Graham Russell Drums? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Un Croissant De Xocolata Blanca
Ben’s been to Barcelona on a stag do and put his new spine through its paces, sightseeing, playing escape rooms and maybe consuming the odd pina colada. We also have a good chat about going up and down the drumming ‘ladder’, looking back and forward at your career and appreciating your achievements. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ride Cymbals Are Too Thick
George took it easy this weekend with just two gigs and a 50 mile bike ride. Ben had his first gig back after spinal surgery playing in front of UK metalcore legends Bury Tomorrow and despite a sound limiter, a crashing iPad and some discomfort it went well. Inspired by a Reddit post we also talk about drumming pet peeves. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bell Bottom Georgie
George had a busy weekend gigging in the Midlands with two different tribute acts and eating too many burgers. We also chat about custom kick skins and whilst they’re great, they can make life hard when playing for multiple acts. Ben introduces his new kitten, Pearl, how to add some spice to watching University Challenge and a mystery accident in his pants. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Was At My Breaking Point (Alex Ballew - ERRA)
This week we are joined by the awesome Alex Ballew from the band ERRA. Formed in Birmingham, Alabama, ERRA are mainstays in the metalcore scene and have just released their seventh album ‘Silence Outlives The Earth’ on 6th March 2026. With a 32 date US tour starting the same day Alex was kind enough to take a break from pre-tour rehearsals to chat to us about prepping for tour, recording the new album, double kick technique, why he doesn’t use triggers live and much more. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/alexballewhttps://www.instagram.com/erraband/Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My Nipples Were Bleeding
After a quick chat about quadruple strength squash George recounts yet another completed half marathon but why didn’t he just go faster? While his bleeding nipples recover we also chat about a gig in Dubai that might not happen and a tour of Australia and New Zealand that didn’t happen. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lowestoft Is A Strange Place
While Ben recently had major surgery on his spine, George had the more painful experience of going to Lowestoft for a gig. We also talk about line dancing in odd time signatures, pasta portion control, bowel accidents at Center Parcs plus some lovely listener correspondence. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brighton Drumming Badges
Ben updates us on his recovery from surgery and George has been picking up more ‘Brighton Drumming Badges’ by playing Molly Malones on Valentine’s Day. There’s also some lovely spreadsheet chat, playing darts with Gabi King and drumming technique… or lack of in some cases. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Lord's Yoghurt
On this week’s show Ben runs us through his time at the hospital having spinal surgery and how recovery is going. George has been optimising his drum kits and did the best gig he’s ever done. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Quick In And Out
We recorded this episode last week as Ben is recovering from his back surgery. We chat about the eventful pre-op tests which involved surprise cotton bud usage and watching Ben’s surgeon on BBC iPlayer. There’s also reminiscing as the Three Day Benda album turns 20 and people we mention on the show are recognised for being mentioned on the show. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pad Stuff From Pat In My Flat
Hallo en welkom bij Drum and Drummer! George has just got back from a weekend away in Holland with The Lainey Wilson Experience. We find out all about his trip and how the gig went. We are also talking about our practice routines after a lovely email from a listener. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Spreadsheets And Bedsheets
After a bit of money chat and Ben doing ‘the sensible thing’ by NOT buying a cymbal (sad face) we have a big discussion about drum charts and why we use them for functions and why we don’t for originals as George is looking to take his Lainey Wilson gig ‘offline’. We also discuss the new Evans Pull Cord Drum Key and TAMA are entering the lightweight hardware game. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do You Really Hate Drumming
After a big gulp of Lemsip George quizzes Ben on his apathy towards drumming and gigs; is he joking or is there an exit strategy in mind? We also chat about George’s expensive trip to Graham Russell Drums including new skins for both kits and some sexy new hi hats. He’s also been playing around with his new Drum Dial but the ultimate question remains… 75 WHAT? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Somewhere Between Ronaldo And Bunting
On this week’s show we chat about mince pie induced wheezing, comparing yourself to sportsmen of a similar age and setting up racing events at the old peoples home to give them one last sprint. George runs us through his NYE gig and has bought himself a Drum Dial and Ben is getting ready for surgery. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Boil Your Dildos
Happy New Year! We’re kicking things off with what gear we’d like to buy this year as George is looking at getting a Porter and Davies drum stool and new skins for his kits. Ben has grabbed himself an Xmas bargain getting the worlds heaviest cymbal for £95 and tuned up all his snares. We also chat about DIY, fixing locks with graphite powder and George’s stinky pipes. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Infiltrate And Destroy (Xmas Special - Josh Rowe And Elliott Joseph)
Merry Christmas! It’s time for another Christmas Special and we’ve roped in old friends and returning guests Josh Rowe and Elliott Joseph for some festive fun. Whilst we look back at 2025 and ahead to 2026 we discuss what we think are the ‘coolest’ instruments, which tribute act we’d hate to play in, envy when watching gigs, learning piano and Josh’s book of band names. Hope you all have a great Christmas! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Learn, Experience, Readjust, Crack On (Samantha Lubin)
This week we are joined by the fantastic Samantha Lubin! Not only a great drummer and percussionist she also teaches both at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and privately in her studio in north London and works with the Musicians Union. We chat about gigs in Barbados, her numerous endorsements and sustaining a near career ending injury while shooting a music video. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/samantha_lubinFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stewarts
On this week’s episode we hear all about George’s birthday gig in Glasgow and we discuss what to do when you’re asked to give a dep gig back to the original drummer. We also chat about the Graham Russell Drums advent calendar sales, funeral eulogies and why 24 Hours In Police Custody is more exciting when you know the area. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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drumcharts.co.uk
Your birthday, a gig and a trip to Scotland… which two would you choose? Well George has all three coming up this weekend. But before that we chat about the winter gig blues; leaving the house when it’s dark, complacency, set list order and the worst version on Numb by Linkin Park ever played. Ben’s also been back to hospital to have a discogram performed on his spine and launched his new website drumcharts.co.uk where you can purchase digital versions of his one-page PDF drum charts. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: [email protected]://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Catastrophes And Casseroles
George has been living it up this last week going to see previous guests doing their thing and indulging in the delights of the backstage afterparty. First up was seeing Woody, Gabbi and Oli at Bastille’s show in Brighton, then Josh playing with James Marriott and finally Camille playing with The Subways in Portsmouth. We find out what drinks are on offer and how tall Dan from Bastille is. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If I'm Not Ellie On Tour Who Am I (Ellie East - Dave Stewart)
This week we are joined by Ellie East! Currently out on tour with Sophie and the Giants, Ellie is also the touring drummer for Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics. We discuss learning multiple versions of his live set and making her debut on Swiss TV. We also chat about the UK Drum Show, picking her ideal British Drum Company kit, song writing and her love of coffee. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/ellieeastdrumsFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Daylight Annoys Me
George has had a busy weekend playing a headline show in Worthing with The Lainey Wilson Experience and fulfilling a dream of playing at Casablancas in Brighton. He also went big with his kit by adding a THIRD CRASH! The extravagance of the man! We also chat about The Weakest Link, Ben living in the dark and the Zildjian Crayola drumsticks. So put down your Trommelstöcke and get listening! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What Else Do You Have For Sale (Rudy Dieguez - Las Vegas Drum Room)
Viva Las Vegas, baby! This week we are joined by Rudy Dieguez who owns the Las Vegas Drum Room and runs the Las Vegas Drum Show. Ben visited Rudy and his amazing collection of drums at his home on his recent trip to Las Vegas. We chat about building the drum room, the excitement of finding the drums and his incredible collection of bell bronze snares including not one but TWO 1980s Tama Bell Bronze snares. We also find out what’s missing from his collection and how you value and insure a collection this big! Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasdrumroomFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Auntie Ableton (Josh Cappers - James Marriott)
It’s our first interview for quite a while and who better to have on the show than Josh ‘Cappers’ Caplin. Josh is a drummer, MD and playback engineer extraordinaire working for the likes of Charlotte Plank, Central Cee, Charli XCX, FKA Twigs and Rag’n’Bone Man. Having just come off tour drumming for James Marriott in the USA we talk about his journey into playback, his role as an MD and how he juggles working with such big artists. We also chat about his influences growing up, practising, switching to Zildjian cymbals in one big spree and why he won’t go anywhere without his Black Beauty. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/joshcappersFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sleepy Egg
After a gig in Wolverhampton George went to the UK Drum Show up in Liverpool. We find out what he got up to on his action packed weekend; who did he meet, what did he buy and more importantly did he sleep in a bath? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Yamaha Specifica
On this week’s show George has become obsessed with Raye and her song ‘Where Is My Husband!’, played some gigs with 80s HiFi and a new band, had more car issues and drove around Northampton in the middle of the night trying to find a working McDonald’s. Ben did a very easy gig and bought a guitar on the way to the hospital. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Georgina Pickering
Ben’s back from Las Vegas and is now a married man! You’ll have to excuse the sleep deprivation as between landing and recording this episode Ben had to spend a quick 38 hours in A&E! Despite that he runs through his trip including visiting Rudy at the Las Vegas Drum Room, the best spinach in the world, having his pick of the Mustangs and going to a Netflix themed restaurant… oh and getting married by Elvis! George is living in 2020 with Covid and being sexist at Halfords. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Just Shaking It Off
We’ve recorded this episode in advance as Ben is off getting married in Las Vegas. George felt old as he gigged a Falmouth University freshers night with a Taylor Swift tribute act. Ben completed testing of Little Piggy Studios and also did his first paid drum session! We also chat about George’s lovely Zildjian cap and his next goals as a drummer. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What's Your Kallax Griddage
Excitement is high this week as George is about to build an IKEA Kallax for his bedroom but what’s his griddage? We also chat about youthful Millenials, Ben’s stag, cold gigs and spiders on the dancefloor. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Underestimated The Buffet
It’s the big 200! Have we done anything special to mark the occasion? Nah, it’s business as usual. George went to a gig with a menagerie of previous guests and gives us a rundown and vocal demonstration of the Taylor Swift tribute set he’s got coming up. Ben’s experiencing tech issues in the new studio and couldn’t get his cat to the vet. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Like To Solder But I'm Not A Soldier
There’s been lots of good progress with Ben’s new studio; the neon sign is in, the drums are in but how effective is the soundproofing? There was also an evening trip to Southampton hitting his favourite stops of IKEA, the Lego store and the Apple store. It was not a cheap trip. George had one of the most chaotic gigs on the weekend and spent time at his work in the kitchen with Janusz from The Great British Bake Off. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Solid Backbeats To 5000 People
George has had a busy weekend gigging in Cornwall and Brighton, moving house and sort of completing a triathlon. He also made a very brief appearance on the Theo Von podcast as the real Lainey Wilson praised her UK tribute version. Ben did some gigs in Devon and Chichester, played around with Google Nano Banana and has had success defeating the scammers. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rock Anthems For The Simple Mind
After leaving The Old Blacksmiths Studios for the last time Ben had a busy few days gigging in Newmarket then driving back to Pompey then up to Cambridge on the train for a septuple celebration then a drive back to Pompey. While all that was going on George not only went to Victorious but blagged his way backstage and marvelled at the four reserved parking spaces for Kings Of Leon. We also chat about Reading and Leeds and drummer lookalikes. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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40 Tiny Cookies In A Bowl Drowning In Milk
On this week’s Ben heavy episode he goes into way too much detail about his morning routine, updates us on the Little Piggy Studios build and politely declines an offer from an overly confident father and son at a public gig. Things also get serious regarding the scam website saga as more people contact Ben about unfulfilled purchases. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Body Is Weak But The Mind Is Strong
George has been to Eastbourne to play on the bandstand and also took a long drive to Scunthorpe to perform to some horses that he wasn’t allowed to touch. Despite his broken body Ben is on a run of five functions in 8 days whilst painting his new studio. We also chat about parking and the band PRESIDENT. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cos Of The Smack
On this week’s show George exposes the corruption and lies plaguing the UK country music festival industry and Ben witnesses some extreme anger at the McDonald’s drive-through. We also chat about X-Air mishaps, get an update on the Little Piggy Studios build and Ben popped into hospital to have his spine injection. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Sat In The Car And Ate A Meal Deal
The mood is high this week as George starts his new job and gets a new flat and Ben is delirious with sleep deprivation. Progress is both strong and rapid on Ben’s new studio, Little Piggy Studios and George is buzzing over how good Joey Waronka is for Oasis. We also chat about how to get cash out of a bank and conscientious crash cymbal usage. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Massive Double Mr Whippy With Two Flakes
On this week’s show we obviously talk about the recent events at a Coldplay gig plus George’s interaction on Worthing beach with an angry man holding a very large ice cream. Construction on Ben’s new studio has begun and he’s also found himself inadvertently involved in a website scam. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Give Me Front Of House And Loads Of Kick
Prime number, prime episode! On this week’s show we chat about our recent gigs, bad burgers, a trip to London and mathematician Sophie Germain. George popped into Graham Russell and was easily swayed into buying a new cymbal and Ben accidentally sent a selfie to a band and a Cornish taxi firm. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gripe On The Brain, Grape To Be Drained
We start with some medical chat this week as George returns from France with a grape in his armpit and Ben gets his MRI scan results. George also did 3 gigs in 24 hours after battling a blown tyre and a thunder storm and Ben nearly lost it when he couldn’t use his own electric kit. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The International Language Of The Monitor Level Adjustment
George is in France at a friend's wedding but we had a good chat before he left to discuss the big crowd he played to in Swansea and nostalgia at the Isle Of Wight festival. Ben had a wedding gig cancelled due to an ‘incident’ and after moving some heavy glass doors to the new studio we had a game of darts. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rock And Roll Baby
On this week’s show we talk about Ben’s interesting gigs busting out Rage Against The Machine to an almost empty room and finishing Mr Brightside with a stick and a hotrod. George has been taking charge with a new band and has acquired the biggest water bottle known to man. Rock and roll Baby! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're The Ones Who Make Everyone Dance (Ollie Thacker)
This week we are joined by the legend that is Ollie Thacker! Joining us after a night out partying with Beyonce’s band, we chat about his recent touring as both a drummer and playback engineer, touring arenas in support of Little Mix, on stage fashion choices and learning stadium fills from McFly’s Harry Judd. Ollie also gives us a rundown of his current kit set up and which reality TV show he’d most like to do. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/ollie_thackerFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Turns Out I'm Not Wolverine
George has been up to London to record drums for Swiss artist Aura Davis where he tracked the shells and cymbals separately and listener Bob stitched him up and sent him on a 6 hour journey to a gig in Windermere. The long journey was worth it in the end as George came up with an idea for an app and a guest played harmonica the entire evening. Ben’s been busy clearing out his studio, making deals with the GRuss Boys and popping into hospital for an MRI scan. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You've Got To Love The Process Not The Results (Caleb Tamplin)
This week we are joined by the awesome Caleb Tamplin! After a light hearted start sipping on a breakfast can of Monster we get serious as Caleb talks about his recent sobriety, the effect alcohol has had on his professional career and how he is adjusting to realign his musical goals. We also chat about his disdain of wedding gigs and his tactics for a quick set up and getaway, managing the balance of ego and imposter syndrome and his band Cry Sometimes. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/caleb.tamplinhttps://www.instagram.com/crycrysometimes/Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Everyone Look At George's Willy
Having broken the internet with our Josh Freese parody post about George firing Ben from the show, we chat about George’s recent country festival appearance and the band politics beforehand. Ben also enters his last week at The Old Blacksmiths Studios before he burns it to the ground and found out some interesting stuff when chatting to a spine surgeon. We also briefly discuss the new Oasis drummer and how even playing the main stage at Glastonbury could be boring. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Ben and George every week as they delve deep into discussions about drums, drumming and drummers. They chat about everything from first kits to worst gigs, drumming tips to drum sticks and everything in between. Welcome to the disarray of two mates passing the time, whilst trying to stay in time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ben Whyntie & George Pickering
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