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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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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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58:56

Economy Of Motion (S.W. Lauden)

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/06/02

This week we welcome our first international guest onto the show! We had the absolute pleasure of talking to drummer and author S.W. Lauden about his latest book ‘Forbidden Beat: Perspectives On Punk Drumming’. Steve joins us from sunny Los Angeles as we chat about his book, what inspired him to write it, the evolution of punk drumming from the 70s through to modern pop-punk and the infamous D-Beat. Steve has also had a great career as a drummer from humble beginnings to recording in the same studio

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1:10:18

Don't Let The Perfect Be The Enemy Of The Good...

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/05/26

Hello! This week Ben and George are joined by the delightfully charming Curtis Aaron. Curtis has taken his drumming skills abroad and on the high seas as a veteran of the cruise ship game. In fact, he was on a cruise ship when Covid came along. The chat got silly at several points but we did manage to find out about his great career thus far. As well as being a handsome chap and a top drummer, he’s also a songwriter and is working on his own original music. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we

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31:06

You Look Like A Drug Addict Lex Luthor

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/05/19

The bald headed boys are back for some more belting banter. George has had a little holiday and got verbally attacked by a comedian and it’s Ben’s birthday week. What’s it like when your gig finishes early? That was the case for both guys last weekend. You pack up and GET OUT! You may have torpedoed your own wedding but we’re grateful to be home early. Within one day of being on Twitter the lads have been blocked by one of the big boys of drum sticks plus there’s Tom Of The Week and some ‘soul’ in

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34:04

I Want It To Sound Like A Snare From The 80s

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/05/12

It’s Thursday so that must mean it’s Drum and Drummer time! GET EXCITED PLEASE. George spent some time learning about how to tune a snare from Clem Burke’s drum tech. There’s top tax tips, advice on what George should watch on his day off (he hasn’t seen ANY TV BEFORE) plus Tom Of The Week and a look into the Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See

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36:25

Pork Pie Tears

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/05/05

It’s that time of the week again *sigh*. Ben has been drumming his little heart out in the studio and find out about his video audition for a fairly big metal band. George has been swimming and tells a tale of gluttony that resulted in tears. There’s Tom Of The Week, the Drum Dumpster and a bank that doesn’t accept cash? Insane.Oxygen Thief: https://spoti.fi/3P5FuvMConjurer 'Choke': https://spoti.fi/37WvK6nFar (feat. Oxygen Thief) Live: https://youtu.be/tNLTiVPIMOoFollow us on Instagram:

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1:13:19

SieveWok (Ben Kennedy)

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/04/28

Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer! This week Ben and George had a chat with session drummer extraordinaire Ben Kennedy. They chat about his career which really got going when he was cast as the drummer in the Girls Aloud music video for The Promise. Other highlights include touring with Ladyhawke, FOXES, Claire Maguire and James Walsh (Starsailor). Ever wondered what it’s like to support Coldplay on a stadium tour of the US? Wonder no more as Benny K has been there and done that. He’s

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57:25

Cutting Spaghetti To Look Like A Normal Person

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/04/21

Much to your probable disappointment it’s just Ben and George on this week's episode. But fear not as the pie of chat is jam packed with meaty filling. MEATY! Wedding season is back so there’s some gig updates, find out how George’s gig with Wren went plus how he’s getting on with his new crew job at the Brighton Centre. We find out who won Guess The Tom, who’s Tom Of The Week and what made it into the Drum Dumpster and then for some unknown reason there’s a big old chat about beans on toast and

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1:44:25

You Have To Be In Time Otherwise You're In Trouble...

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/04/14

This week Ben and George are joined by very special guest Adam Jackson who plays drums for UK metalcore titans, Bury Tomorrow. Having had a somewhat difficult time during the pandemic the band are back bigger and better than ever with their new single ‘Death (Ever Colder)’ and work is already underway on a new album. They chat about how Adam started playing drums and the birth of Bury Tomorrow, artist endorsements, being signed to a major label, recording prep and process, playing live, nerves and

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1:17:07

He Was Australian Which Made It Even Worse (Josh Rowe)

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/04/07

Ben and George are back with another special guest in tow. This week the guys had a good chat with Josh Rowe who is a semi-pro (his words) bass player and studio owner about his bands, career and about a particular venue manager who quickly earned the nickname ‘C**todile Dundee’. There’s also Tom Of The Week and a trip into The Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Smokestack Studios: https://smokestackstudios.com/Villennes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villennesband/Villennes 'Deep Red':

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1:39:16

I Had To Hit The Triangle To Indicate The Fluid (Sam...

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/03/31

It’s a special episode this week as we welcome our first guest onto the show! Sam Sanders joins us for a chat about his drumming career, how he got started, influences, teaching, performing in panto, first bands, current projects and lots more. There’s also listener emails, Tom Of The Week and find out what made it into The Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Sam Sanders: https://www.instagram.com/SamSandersMusic/Lost In Thought: https://www.instagram.com/lit_band/Danny McMahon:

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52:32

Just Gotta Powder The Head For The Lighting

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/03/24

In this week’s episode Ben and George talk beards due to one of the guys sporting a suspicious looking moustache plus did a picture of Jason Statham make George feel better about going bald? After reading a book about Mozart there's a chat about music tests and auditions. The second half features chats about being a drummer in music videos, Ben’s TV appearance, the Cadbury’s advert plus they take a look at some new gear in the Drum Dumpster. Plus find out who’s this week’s Tom Of The Week

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50:36

Putting On Pants Until You Die

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/03/17

Hello! On this week's show George had a nightmare couple of hours with Covid and his MOT and Ben’s a bit frustrated at work but there’s plenty to talk about; the new Pearl snare drum has arrived, George gets some new gig opportunities (and is too young to remember Saved By The Bell) and find out who is this week’s Tom Of The Week. Plus wedding season is back on with the boys both out gigging this weekend but is Ben looking forward to it?Pearl Modern Utility Snare Unboxing:

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46:48

Everything's Amazing And No One's Happy

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/03/10

In this week’s episode the lads chat about phones, attention spans (you still with us?), the early days of YouTube, getting around London before the iPhone, never switching off from work and we find out what website Ben first visited at an internet cafe in the mid 90s. Plus Tom Of The Week, Ben's favourite video game, George’s drum book collection, drum practice, life mottos and is this the first Drum and Drummer challenge between the guys? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail

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47:15

Who's Gonna Eat The Ricicles?

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/03/03

Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer. Ben’s been a bit ill and been to the bank, George ran the Brighton half marathon and had a massage. Nostalgia hits as it’s nearly 20 years since Ben started Uni and will his 19 year undefeated reign at rock, paper, scissors come to an end? Also find out who’s this week’s Tom Of The Week (with a new snazzy jingle) plus lots of talk about snare drums. How big do they go? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at:

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45:44

Little Johnny's Phlegm Floating On The Top

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/02/24

Lots of chat packed into this week's episode. We’ve got a tattoo and The Dent Act updates, Drum Coach Online videos, grade exams, drum notation, tea and coffee, how Johnny ruined the communal squash, touring, desperately needing a piss and a post gig trip to Magaluf. All this plus the start of the new weekly feature; TOM OF THE WEEK!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast

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47:55

Mission Impossible - Lego Protocol

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/02/17

In a Drum and Drummer first, George and Ben are together in the same room! It was an early start to the day as the hunt for the Lego Home Alone set was on. Find out if they were successful plus listener emails, roundabouts, George making a big decision, social media and Ben introduces you to Butters and Princess Bean. Plus a look at some odd kits from Pearl and Natal. PROVE US WRONG!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at:

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51:18

Popping Round Fat Luke's For A Fiver

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/02/10

The first half of episode 12 sees the lads chat mixing, TV shows, the ‘gym geezer’, Blurred Lines, and how they met all those years ago.. The extended second half contains a slightly deeper conversation about careers past and present. Find out what helped Ben leave his cushy office job in London for a life of drumming for scraps and if you’ve ever sold strawberries to a footballer, let us know. Enjoy!The Old Blacksmiths Studios t-shirt: www.oldblacksmiths.com/shop/t-shirtFollow us on Instagram:

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40:01

The Wigman Of Brighton

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/02/03

Welcome to episode 11 of Drum and Drummer! George meets the famous Wigman of Brighton, there’s chat about gigs, supermarket trolleys and the end of the world. It’s all light hearted entertainment. The Bald Boys of Drumtown also take a look at the things that keep our drums safe - cases!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail 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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45:57

I've Never Breathed Out Underwater

Drum and Drummer ·

2022/01/27

Episode 10! This one’s for the haters. George discusses his recent attempts to learn how to swim before launching into a rant about an evening out at an open mic night. They also take a look at Life On Mars by Davie B and talk about drum parts you don’t play live due to laziness, difficulty or because the band can’t keep in time. All this plus Lego and Sonic The Hedgehog. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?The Dinz: https://open.spotify.com/album/7dk5pFf0bQ2V11DlmqKLjP?si=cqRTZGeGSkWpXzK8wUcAtgOxygen Thief ‘I

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