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PODCAST

Drum and Drummer

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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46:43

Frog Eyes

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/12/07

Hello! On this week’s episode we chat about dealing with grief and gigging/working in the immediate aftermath of losing a family member. George has also been to another gig up in London and we discuss the ergonomics of setting up your drums and are important lessons being missed due to online learning. We wanna see your kit pics and go wish George a happy birthday. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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34:37

The Ear Woman

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/11/30

Unfortunately we have to start this week's episode with some sad news after the unexpected passing of Ben’s father, Adrian. While the dust settles on a tragic week, George is on hand for some distraction and tells us what he’s been up to and it involves a lot of trips to London! He went to see some gigs, played a Wren show, got his ears cleaned out and had a stint working in the TV side of football! Expect to see us unofficially sponsoring League 2 sometime soon.Follow us on Instagram:

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1:01:17

Sawdust In My Blood (Eddie Hodgkinson - Primas Custom...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/11/23

This week we are joined by Eddie from Primas Custom Drums! We talk about how he put his previous skills as a carpenter and engineer and passion for drums to good use in setting up Primas Custom Drums. We delve into his unique manufacturing process, customer base, price point and modifying kits. We also learn about his job at Rolls Royce Aerospace and a particular way they test the engines! Enjoy!https://primascustomdrums.com/https://www.instagram.com/primascustomdrums/Follow us on Instagram:

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55:20

Do The Things (Ciara Chinniah)

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/11/16

This week we had a great chat with Ciara Chinniah! Ciara recently gave a masterclass at the UK Drum Show and tells us of her love of odd time signatures and the imminent book she’s written focussing on just that. We also discuss family priorities, what it’s like drumming while pregnant and both of her podcasts ‘Drummer Mamas’ and ‘Drum Education Live’. She also runs the ‘She Can Drum’ drum camp and teaches privately from her own studio in Essex. Enjoy!Ciara’s website:

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33:13

It's Easier To Change A Cushion Than To Paint A Wall

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/11/09

Pop on your red trousers, it’s time for another Drum and Drummer! George learns how the distinct snare sound in ‘Beat It’ was created, played a lovely gig covering songs by David Bowie and danced the night away at a cèilidh. Ben finished the album he started in January and spent his nights at home building his prized Lego. We also chat about playing football with an ex Premier League footballer, take a trip to the Drum Dumpster and discuss the weird world of the local bonfire societies. Enjoy!Follow

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40:11

The George 'Long Drive' Pickering Memorial Room

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/11/02

On this week’s show we’re talking about George’s recent gigs with Mackenzie and a long drive to Leeds and back with the one and only Deano. Ben’s got a new car and thinks the world is a bit like Grand Theft Auto and we both get riled up by lazy sax players and Instagram messages. 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

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1:05:43

We're There For That One Moment It Goes Wrong (Oli...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/10/26

This week we are joined by special guest Oli Middleton! Oli has been the drum tech for Bastille for nearly a decade and we chatted about getting the job, what a typical day on tour looks like and dealing with Woody’s ever expanding set up. We also quiz him on changing skins and tuning (no Moongel allowed) and the ups and downs of life on the road. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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50:27

I'm Bored Right Now

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/10/19

It’s a big day today as we celebrate reaching 100 episodes! George is chatting from his new drum booth and tells us how his first gig with Ableton went and Ben has got his new BDC snare. We then chat about reaching 100 episodes and there’s a secret recording from when we were coming up with the idea of starting the podcast. Enjoy!The Dent Act ‘Priorities’: https://youtu.be/6PuontyrDJQFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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41:59

George, You Appear To Be In The Bath (UK Drum Show...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/10/12

We’re back with more chat about our trip to the UK Drum Show in Liverpool. With heads sore and a big breakfast in our bellies we headed to the ACC. After quickly realising drum exhibitions are quite loud we had a wander round and spoke to some familiar faces and BDC offered Ben a deal he couldn’t refuse. We also bumped into Greyson Nekrutman! It was a great experience to go and see what was on offer and also give the podcast some promotion. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow

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32:02

Take Me To The Dinge (UK Drum Show Part 1)

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/10/05

Greetings! We’ve just been to the UK Drum Show in Liverpool and we’re gonna talk about it… well we’re gonna talk about the day before. After a long drive that took pretty much all day we popped out for dinner, visited some pubs, met some fellow drummers and saw a really big bin. 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

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34:11

I Was In The Guinni Slumber

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/09/28

Hello! As we gear up for a trip to the UK Drum Show we’re chatting about Ben’s 20 year uni reunion in London, George popping out for a roast and returning home after 1am and a man pissing himself in the middle of a pub. George watches Lord of the Rings for the first time and delves further into Ableton while Ben makes a rare appearance at a wedding as a guest and one of us has a cracked hi-hat. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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57:39

My Ankle Would Be The Size Of A Watermelon (Camille...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/09/21

This week we are joined by the amazing Camille Phillips! Camille is the drummer for The Subways and she very kindly agreed to chat to us before heading out on a co-headline UK and European tour with Ash. We chatted about joining The Subways, getting into drumming, making music videos and touring with a broken foot. There’s also chat about her work with Save The Night, encouraging more young female drummers, her love of Mapex and visiting the Paiste factory in Switzerland. Enjoy!Camille’s Instagram:

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42:03

Rotate Your Shoes Regularly Because You Never Know...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/09/14

If you’ve ever lost something, check your shoes! On this week’s show a listener email gets us chatting about writing drums charts, learning by ear, isolating parts and how much do we stick to the original version. George popped into Kingston to see Royal Blood and Ben hates a particular type of t-shirt. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See

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Imagine Losing The Gig Because Of Some Skinny Jeans...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/09/07

This week we are joined by Connor Hopkins who is the drummer for Dylan. We get straight into Connor’s hefty practice routine, getting into drumming and heading to the Academy of Contemporary Music aged 16. Connor tells us how his jeans nearly didn’t land him the Dylan gig and he runs us through his kit set up and his plans to expand it. With a busy rest of 2023 ahead we ask his thoughts on the risks of being a freelancer and what he thinks his strengths and weaknesses are as a drummer

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33:18

It Could Do With A Little Bit More Variation In The...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/08/31

Did you know there is no Burger King on the Isle Of Wight? Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer. George had a busy bank holiday weekend where he was a guest at a wedding which involved camping, drinking and ‘handfasting’. Ben went to the Isle Of Wight to play a wedding to the ‘locals’. 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

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1:03:04

I'm Here To Make Everything Easier For Everyone (Dane...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/08/24

This week we are joined by the J2O swigging legend that is Dane Earl. Dane is currently the drum tech for previous guest and friend of the show Ben Thomas (Rag’n’Bone Man). We chat about how he got the job, a day in the life of a touring drum tech, tuning drums and what’s required during the show. Dane is also the drummer for rock / nu-metal revivalists Weller. We find out how he got into drumming after having his goals set for a completely different career plus much more. Enjoy!Dane’s Instagram:

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35:52

You Keep Trucking, We'll Keep Podding

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/08/17

Ben’s been busy gigging those darn weddings and George has been up to Londinium for a jam night that didn’t quite go as planned. There’s also chat about tom tuning and size after Ben got his Yamaha Stage Custom and used it in the studio straight away. We also chat Drumeo videos and George gets a full on description of The Crystal Maze from Ben as HE’S NEVER SEEN IT! Enjoy!Larnell Lewis Hears “Enter Sandman” For The First Time: https://youtu.be/Zd_UcjMusUAMegadeth Drummer Hears “Mr. Brightside” For

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36:09

We Are The Brighton Boys

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/08/10

Hello! George has taken his maiden voyage down to Cornwall to play at a farm shop with Elliott Joseph and enlightens us to the three M’s that make up a good gig. Ben’s been busy with wedding gigs but more importantly welcomes new hamster Princess Bubblegum to the family. George takes us through getting to grips with Ableton and could Ben be getting a new kit? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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30:12

Let's Bring Parchment Back

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/08/03

We just did a gig together so we’re talking about that; ruining carpets, too much BBQ food and a very drunk groom. George has also gone and grabbed a new snare (can you guess which one?) and an actual drum mat to replace the Ikea rug. We also chat about grace vs ghost notes and what makes gear ‘industry standard’. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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34:34

I'm Coming In Hot Like Paul Potts

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/07/26

Good morning! Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer. Ben’s got a new snare drum and while at the drum shop he bumped into an old friend he hasn’t seen since the infamous ‘Corfu 2003’ holiday. George has also picked up some new skins and ordered some drum cases but paranoia is kicking in about the sizes. There’s also a trip to space in the Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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