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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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47:30

The Tip Of My Thumb Tickles The Bottom Of The Flag

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/10/20

Una piña colada por favor! Ben’s back from his holiday, hooray! First bit of work was a Decade gig with George but in a different kind of venue. There’s a Nottingham-gate update, new drumstick chat with contrasting views on stick weight, plus George has actually started practising the drums! We also discuss the secret Vic Firth trick for holding the stick in the right place. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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42:51

There's Always An Angle

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/10/13

George had an eventful gig at an 80th birthday party and then DIDN’T have a wedding gig when the band were cancelled the day before in what can only be described as bizarre circumstances! Yamaha makes an appearance in the Drum Dumpster and there’s the pilot of a new quiz, hosted and devised by Ben, ‘Car Or Drum’! This really is top stuff. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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41:22

That's A Big Buoy

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/10/06

Forget Tony Stark, GEORGE IS THE NEW IRON MAN! George tells all about his Ironman 70.3 achievement (no nudity allowed apparently), it was tractor VS lorry as Ben drove to Cornwall for a gig plus a trip in a Tesla and some new Pearl hardware makes it into the Drum Dumpster. 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

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1:09:57

Drums Are My Favourite Thing To Record (Neil Elliott)

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2022/09/29

He’s been mentioned a lot on the podcast and this week we finally welcome Neil Elliott onto the show. With Ben having been Neil’s human drum machine (and work wife) for 11 years at the studio, we wanted to find out what goes on in the head of a producer when working with drummers; from the good to the bad and the damn right ugly. Enjoy!Neil’s Instagram: @neilthomaselliottNeil’s work: https://www.oldblacksmiths.com/recordFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter:

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42:07

Fluid Slide Action

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/09/22

On this week’s show we talk about breaking the gig pack down record, what’s on our drum shopping list (turns out it’s a lot), the Foo Fighters memorial gig and a listener email gets us thinking about the zombie apocalypse. Oh, and Ben goes on a bit of a rant. 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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54:53

A Hurricane Of Piss (Ben Thomas - Rag'n'Bone Man)

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2022/09/15

We’re joined by very special guest Ben Thomas who is the drummer for Rag’n’Bone Man! We chat to Ben about how he got started with Rag’n’Bone Man, dealing with an unpredictable set, staying calm before a big show, teaching, tips to help your drumming sound better, working at BIMM, discipline, his drum gear and his eternal stick dilemma! Enjoy!Ben’s Instagram: @benthomasdrumsFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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38:48

This Bandwagon Is Rolling, Baby

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/09/08

Are we cool? Doubt it very much. On this week’s episode (probably the most dark and worst) Ben and George chat about selling out, making their Instagram more “sexy”, wedding guests who’ve had a few too many, taking daunting tasks step by step and most importantly of all asking the big question; could you kick a toddler’s head off? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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41:26

My Little Coco

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/09/01

Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer. As wedding season starts to slightly slow down, George has been on a long cycle ride, Ben’s been busy at the studio and had his hand tattooed plus there’s the resolution to the story of the groom who wants to play with the band. George has also been back to school and had an eye opening drum lesson so pick up those juggling balls and get listening. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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48:24

What Kind Of Suitcase Is That, You Freak

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/08/25

It’s Thursday. You’re nearly through another week. Well done. IT’S THE BIG 4-0! On this week’s episode Ben and George chat about how they spent their time in Lockdown 3.0, go through some listener Tweets and an inventive alternative hardware case. But the big news is the Instagram poll as to whether George should let a groom play his drum kit and things turn angry after he picks George’s favourite song to play. The boys also chat about being dropped from gigs and why. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram:

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42:10

Oh God, I've Forgotten The Cajón

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2022/08/18

There’s some listener emails and messages to get through including one about favourite drums solos and fills. Ben forgot something important at a gig the other day and he’s not alone as George once forgot his cymbals. There’s other recent eventful gigs, and tales of life intervening at the worst possible time. Strap yourselves in and get listening. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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59:06

Always In The Pursuit Of Perfection (Mel Stewart -...

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2022/08/11

This week Ben and George have a chat with Mel Stewart who is the Brand Development Manager for the British Drum Company. Formed in 2015, the BDC are quickly becoming the drummers choice for drums and snares. Mel takes us through his role at the BDC, their unique way of making drums, artist involvement, the difference between their Legend and Lounge series kits, and there’s technical talk about bearing edges, ply, wood types and the cold press technique. Mel also gives us a run down on some of the

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1:02:48

Do As You're Told, Turn Up On Time, Be Nice (Connor...

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2022/08/04

The next generation of drummers are here and ready to take over. This week Ben and George had a chat with Connor Griffiths. As well as playing for his band FLOWVERS (who are doing very well), at 21 Connor is already very active in the local session scene and is making dents into the function world too. Conversation includes when he turned pro, deciding not to go to uni, practising at gigs, FLOWVERS, singles vs albums, what modern drummers need to be able to do live, adding extras to your kit, his

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41:46

You're Getting A Perfect Snare Tone From Hitting A...

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/07/28

Welcome to a new episode of Drum & Drummer. Ben and George are back chatting sh*t. A song for Pauly B, Decade gigs including heat exhaustion and lots of cocaine (the guests), delivery chat, Harry Potter, George’s 80s gig, Ben’s session drumming plus Tom Of The Week and the Drum Dumpster are back. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, BEN FINALLY MADE IT TO JURASSIC GRILL; even if it did cost him a whole bottle of wine. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail

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1:02:25

Racecar Is Racecar Backwards (Guy Davis - Reuben)

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/07/21

It’s a very special episode this week as the guys chat to one of Ben’s drumming idols; Guy Davis from Reuben. For those who don’t know, Reuben are an incredible band from the 00s and their debut album ‘Racecar Is Racecar Backwards’ is one of Ben’s favourite albums of all time. Seriously, go listen to it. They chat about what Guy has been up to since his latest project Freeze The Atlantic ended in 2018, joining Reuben, the making of Racecar Is Racecar Backwards, signing to Xtra Mile, touring,

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1:09:23

A Room Full Of Trauma And Regret (Si Lawrence -...

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/07/14

Today we welcome onto the show Si Lawrence. Si is the drummer for London based Strange Planes. Ben and Si got to know each other when Strange Planes supported Oxygen Thief on a few tours back in the day. There’s plenty of laughs to be had as the guys chat bands, shit gigs, a trip to Newcastle for an audition, convincing bass players not to go to uni, in band fighting and selling his DW kit for peanuts. It also turns out that not only does Si live in a real 'drum dumpster', he used to be an

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45:44

You Are Just A Man At A Ferry Port With A Plate Of...

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/07/07

Ben had a loooooong day gigging in Wales and there’s some big chat about drumming shoes. The boys both gig on the Isle Of Wight on the same day as Kasabian and one of them arrives at the ferry port heading home with what can only be described as too much cheese. George is cursed when going to Centre Parcs and how do you pass the time at gigs? Ben explains the game of P’asson and his trip to Sandown Pier to play crazy golf. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter:

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40:43

The World Will Be Engulfed By The Flames Of It's Own...

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/06/30

This week on the show there’s some listener correspondence, ‘the internet’s bride’, getting your band name on your kick skin, George’s busy week gigging and recording at a different studio (such a traitor) and his new self help book ‘Beyond The Charts’. There’s also a couple of tube stories from Ben (one is disgusting), Tom Of The Week and a little trip to the Drum Dumpster for some 3D printed cymbal toppers. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter:

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42:59

I Took 10 Packets Of Crisps From The Buffet

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/06/23

How many packets of crisps is it acceptable to take from a gig? The boys also chat about playing live to a click, George saying goodbye to Pompey and his first gig with his new wedding band, getting to gigs with no sat-nav and a drum stool incident that left George with smoke blowing up his arse. 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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40:23

I Don't Know How To Spell 'Giraffe'

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/06/16

The big 3-0! Ben and George are back with another episode of your second favourite drumming podcast. The guys chat about school grades and A-level maths (completed it, mate), summer gigs, depping for original bands, ELF bars, a pub gig with sub-optimal musicians, bad deps, plus Tom Of The Week is back and Ben’s popped a custom Marvel themed kit of his dreams in the Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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1:03:38

72 Different Drum Samples (Chris 'Woody' Wood -...

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/06/09

Welcome to a new episode of Drum and Drummer. The lads caught up with Bastille drummer Chris ‘Woody’ Wood half way through their North American tour in support of their number 1 album ‘Give Me The Future’. Their chat includes touring, festivals, meeting Dan and forming Bastille, his extensive kit set up, playing drums at school, learning his craft, alternative career path, touring away from family and there’s some funny stories from Bastille’s tour with Muse and Incubus. Plus, who is Woody’s

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