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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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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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37:49

I'm Fat And Greedy But That's A Bit Excessive

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/07/20

After a quick game of ‘guess what I had for breakfast’, George tells us about his cancelled gig at Jurassic Fields festival and Ben’s got some new drumming shoes. There’s more food complaints about McDonald’s delivery and wedding curry and has ddrum been ahead of the hybrid kit curve this whole time? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on

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39:48

The Joys Of Life Are Crumbling Before Your Very Eyes

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/07/13

This week we air our frustrations with open air gig crowds and wedding pizza vans. Ben is very jealous of Elton John’s travel arrangements and why do a bride and groom insist that Brown Eyed Girl isn’t played at their wedding? Also there’s online hate for Zak Starkey’s electronic kit, our plans for some exclusive YouTube content and something’s made its way into the Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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31:30

Every Day I'm Whittling

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/07/06

This week we cover everything from really needing the toilet to the origin of Vic Firth drum sticks. Also Ben has bought three different brands of 5A sticks and got his scales out to weigh them. Plus George explains how the drum kit came to be and what old snare wires used to be made of. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See

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1:02:25

Fanta, The Nazis, Running Shoes, Cymbals

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/06/29

Hello! First on this week’s agenda is Glastonbury and last weekend's wedding gigs. Ben takes us through his new crash and ride cymbals, what AAX and HHX mean and the difference between B20 and B8 cymbals. There’s also a mind-blowing history of Sabian, Adidas, Puma and Fanta. Get ready to learn! Enjoy!Oxygen Thief @ 2000 Trees: https://youtu.be/cIWWt7RDInYFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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1:07:32

Good Practice Is About Intention (Pat Garvey)

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/06/22

This week we’re joined by George’s current drum teacher Pat Garvey! Pat is regarded as one of the country's leading educators both privately and in the popular music education scene. We had a lovely natter about his practice routine, improving a player, teaching classes versus one-to-one and how the industry has changed for drummers and what impact that has on popular music courses. We also find out about how he got into drumming and more about his old teacher Bob Armstrong plus find out how George

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1:05:46

I'll Get You A Buttkicker (Jonny Brister - Jake Shears)

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/06/15

This week we’re joined by the legend that is Jonny Brister! With such a vast C.V. in tow (so many artists, top 40 albums, top 10 singles, arena shows, West End theatre tours) we chat about his current gig playing for Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) and their recent tour with Duran Duran. We delve into his monitor mix preferences, dealing with pressure, developing focus, hitting a wall with his playing and what he enjoys outside of drumming. He also plays some BIG cymbals and we find out what it was

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50:45

But We All Stank Of Clutch

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/06/08

There’s more vehicle misery for Ben this week as he tries to take a sofa to the tip and George pranks his band mates with a simple classic. There’s also listener correspondence, autograph hunting, a documentary about the Las Vegas massacre and Royal Blood being naughty boys at Radio One’s Big Weekend. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on

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45:24

We Always Have Eggs

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/06/01

What ever happened to Draw Something? And why are there no f**king shelves in B&Q? George did some session drumming in the studio (not Ben’s) and we get an update on how his drum lessons are going. There’s also kick pedal chat as we discuss the difference between chain drive and direct drive. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on

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34:29

I'd Call It A Repellent For Women

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/05/25

After a round up of Ben’s birthday and first Freshman Year gig of the season, we chat about George’s cushty daytime gig and shopping trip to Graham Russell Drums, his new crash and kick case and discuss the Foo Fighters announcement of a new drummer. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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44:46

I Think That Was The Last Zip

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/05/18

It’s Ben’s 38th birthday! As George awaits a flat inspection, we chat long naps, his trip to Greece, a rowdy gig with a major drum violation and recent issues with Spotify. We’ve also booked our tickets to this year's UK Drum Show and George is off shopping for a kick drum case and crash cymbal. Enjoy!Young Pine ‘Trapped’: https://spoti.fi/3IhU0P7Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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51:14

We Keep Having To Do This Laundry Until We Die

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/05/11

Hello! This week we’re talking embarrassing deaths, the inconsistent world of sound limiters, using a different snare at gigs and living in the present. Plus we have some listener correspondence, get very in depth about stick weights and Ben has a small Instagram gripe. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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39:52

Coronation Quiche

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/05/04

We’re back chatting about our bank holiday weekends, George’s recent gigs with Elliott Joseph and The 505s, the reality of booking our agency's additional ‘DJ’ service and the car troubles haven’t stopped. Plus, our ideas to replace the Coronation Quiche. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:07:39

Playing Bass In The W**k Dungeon (Jack Geary - Maisie...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/04/27

Hello! This week we are joined by Jack Geary who is the drummer for Atlantic Records artist and rising star Maisie Peters. As well as their own headline shows they’ve also been tour support for Ed Sheeran on his stadium world tour. We had a great chat and a laugh about tattoos, bad chorizo, playing stadiums, your role as a support act, auditions (good and bad), the power of hi-hats, playing a function the day after 5 nights at Wembley and his BDC kit. Enjoy!Jack’s Instagram:

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45:21

The Murky Midnight World Of Breakdowns

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/04/20

After discussing our choice of t-shirts we chat about last week's gig which included eating too much pizza and another tyre issue for Ben. George is back rehearsing with Elliott Joseph and is impressed by his parallel parking, and a friend’s gig took a turn for the worse when the groom’s dad suffered a cardiac arrest midway through the party. We also take a look at some cymbal triggers sent in by a listener to add to the dream sound limiter kit. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram:

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39:07

If You Want Me To Move Faster, F**k Off

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/04/13

Wedding season is back! But before we venture out for our first Decade gig of the year there’s some Easter egg chat, discussions on why are there less wedding gigs this year, George settling into his new flat, playing with 7A sticks and has Ben come up with the ideal kit set up for venues with sound limiters? Oh and George got caught speeding. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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39:01

Stuck Between A Rock And A Burp

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/04/06

Morning all! Plenty of waffle for you this week; George took on the Sprite challenge and is once again thinking about purchasing a new snare. We also ask should drums be available on a hire purchase deal? We’re concocting plans to head to the UK drum show in September and discuss if gigs in the day are a good idea. Plus Ben gets a puncture at a comedy gig but with a nice surprise ending and we also find out how it went when George and his Dad tried to meet Dave Grohl. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram:

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34:51

I Don't Want Anyone To Dip Their Nob In My Cheesecake

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/03/30

It’s just us two this week but plenty to catch up on. Ben’s been to Las Vegas and George has completed training for his new job. Find out about it all right here. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:16

It's The Most Ludicrous Job In The World (Emily Dolan...

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/03/23

What do Kim Wilde, The Darkness and The Voice Kids all have in common? We’ll tell you; Emily Dolan Davies behind the kit! After a quick chat about food we got down to drumming business talking about touring with Kim Wilde (and how that works with two drummers), remote session work and its challenges, playing in the house band on The Voice Kids, recording and touring with The Darkness and featuring in the Netflix documentary Count Me In. Enjoy!Emily’s WebsiteFollow us on Instagram:

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1:00:10

I Think I'm A Weak Human (James Gillingham)

Drum and Drummer ·

2023/03/16

Welcome to the ‘No Burp Club’! This week we welcome onto the show Mr James Gillingham; a drummer from Brighton who sessions, teaches and is one quarter of the band Congratulations. We chat about techniques for playing quiet and loud, the long road to becoming a full time drummer, his Premier and Natal kits and we find out what medical condition he and George share. There’s also a revival of everyone’s favourite game ‘Car or Drum’ and which delivery company left James searching in bushes for half an

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