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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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1:05:25

Livin' That Acrolife (Tucker Rule - L.S. Dunes /...

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/04/10

It’s Thursday so who best to get on the show? It’s only the legend that is Tucker Rule! Not only was Tucker the drummer for New Jersey post-hardcore band Thursday, he is now also the drummer for supergroup L.S. Dunes who head off on a US tour this week. Made up of members of Thursday, My Chemical Romance, Coheed & Cambria and Circa Survive, they formed during the pandemic. Their second album ‘Violet’ was released in January 2025. We chat about prepping for tour, recording the new album, and

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46:05

Table Football Table

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/04/03

On this week’s show we’re discussing the bold statement from Bernard Purdie about his involvement with The Beatles, the demise of GAK and Lynx Africa and a trip to hospital from eating too much beef. There’s also an unconventional method of reducing overtones with your floor tom, learning ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls and clients calling at unsociable hours. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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45:05

Rolling On The River

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/03/27

After a chat about depping and the importance of communication we answer some of your questions including counting in different time signatures, the difference between stop-time and tacet and explaining swing. We also chat about the creativity of youth, charts and dancing to Steps. 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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35:34

The Machines Have Told Me It's OK

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/03/20

We start this week's episode with a little help from our future machine overlords; they might destroy us all but before that they can help write lesson plans. We also have some correspondence about trombone solos, drum phonetics and musical gifts. George started rehearsals with a new Lainey Wilson tribute act and Ben gets passionate about dynamics. There’s also time for some London based cajon chat and a memorable performance at Buckingham Palace. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram:

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41:47

I Feel A Bit Like Marcus Rashford

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/03/13

Lots of random chat from us this week including Douglas from the Lurpak adverts (proving why trombones are better than saxophones), Mr Soft, Ben’s similarities to Marcus Rashford and entering the world of Freecycle. George has been teaching back at primary schools and finally managed to eat before a gig. 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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27:15

I Wanna Be Able To Strangle A Greek

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/03/06

It’s episode 172 in this series of immaculately edited podcasts and there’s plenty to get through. George took a trip to ‘medley town’ in a recent gig as well as an actual trip by having to cycle two hours to his first day at a new teaching job due to his car’s MOT expiring. Ben’s had a lovely new door fitted for the new studio, been busy on the trombone and had to dig deep to make some cups of tea. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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32:17

It Feels Weird Washing A Coat

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/02/27

Today we’re chatting about Ben’s recent gig with Freshman Year and his analysis of the clientele and George learns a valuable lesson by not practicing. There’s also Hamlet, Meghan Markle’s jam, stinky dressing gowns and Ben’s booked his wedding…in LAS VEGAS! 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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42:41

Chain Chain Chain Chain Chain

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/02/20

On this week’s show after discussing what George’s life will be like in his 50s he gives us a run down of his three recent, and very different, gigs. We also chat about nerves and what creates them, playing cajon in the nude and George catches the ‘Birdman of Brighton’ in the act. 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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59:29

Click Is God (Matty Roberts - Percussion Discussion...

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/02/13

This week we are joined by drumming podcast royalty; it’s Matty Roberts! Matty is the host of the Percussion Discussion podcast and has interviewed a huge number of the worlds best drummers including Steve Gadd, Chad Smith, Bernard Purdie, Nicko McBrain, Andy Gangadeen and so many more. As well as podcasting Matty runs North Wales Drum Promotions hosting masterclasses and clinics bringing the best drummers to North Wales. He also performs as both a drummer and singer and has a tasty collection of

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41:51

Frozen Water

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/02/06

Cool your drink with some smashed frozen water; it’s time to talk about George’s double gig at Icebreaker. Before we do though we get through some varied listener correspondence and the financial implications of owning a horse. George gives us a rundown of his busy weekend with two shows back to back, another birthday party and rehearsal and Ben’s been clearing up Billy’s path of destruction! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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34:00

Legs

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/01/30

On this week’s show Ben tells us about a last minute recording session where he ended up recording the drumming legend Graham Walker (Gary Moore, Vanity Fare). We also chat about new Roland wireless tech, getting recognised at a memorial service and Billy taking a dump in the bath. Enjoy!Also, please vote for The Old Blacksmiths Studios for ‘Recording Studio Of The Year’ in the Portsmouth Music Awards…https://www.portsmouthmusicawards.com/voteThank you!Follow us on Instagram:

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1:02:08

I'm A Bit Of A Technique Nerd (Connor McCorkindale)

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/01/23

This week we are joined by Connor McCorkindale! Connor is a fellow BIMM graduate, a teacher and plays for multiple bands including Winter Gardens and Coco And The Lost. We chat about his recent broken wrist and the impact that had on his drumming, his love of teaching and learning Ableton to keep his job. A self described ‘technique nerd’ Connor has begun learning traditional grip and has a desire to truly understand time and metric modulation. There’s also some footy chat, using your iPhone to

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37:34

The Chesterfield Chronicles

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/01/16

On this week’s episode we’re chatting about practicing and rehearsing; doing the right amount for the right context. We also chat about George’s recent trip to Chesterfield where he met up with Dave and got a tour of the Hardcase factory and the next day did a video shoot for a new band plus Ben’s been dealing with a broken shower. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com

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34:57

Pineapple

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/01/09

Before George heads up to Chesterfield for a video shoot we had another one of our ‘famous’ chats where Ben finally reveals all about his cryptic clues for 2024 and tells all about his NYE gig in Banbury. George also popped in to Graham Russell Drums to get a new kick drum reso head and has been practicing hard for a soul band theatre show coming up in February. We also chat about the new BDC kit and Ben’s back on the arrows. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter:

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34:16

Come And See The Sea One More Time

Drum and Drummer ·

2025/01/02

Happy New Year! On this week’s episode we’re catching up after Christmas with some gig chat including a surprise 60th birthday party and George’s dramatic M25 rescue mission. We also briefly talk about our goals for 2025, a new delivery highlights video and Ben’s secret game. Enjoy!https://youtu.be/Vt9CgrSx0CgFollow 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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1:05:18

Playing With Myself (Xmas Special - Lennon Taylor)

Drum and Drummer ·

2024/12/26

Hope you all had a great Christmas! It’s Boxing Day so time to finish off those chocolates and join us for an Xmas treat. Traffic and illness thwarted our attempt at a ‘traditional’ Xmas special but we were very grateful for the legend that is Lennon Taylor to step in and chat with us. Lennon and George can often be found on stage together at weddings with Wildwood Sky. After gifting Lennon with a ‘thigh of bread’ we chat about gig anxiety, standards and expectations and switching from solo to band

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41:16

George's Ideas For 2025

Drum and Drummer ·

2024/12/19

Although Christmas is just round the corner we’re not particularly in a Chrismassy mood but this doesn’t deter us from chatting about parsnips, traditions and marvelling at his large but somewhat under-decorated tree. George also gives us the low down on his new job at a bakery and stealing a notebook from an Xmas party gig. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on

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1:35:30

The Unsung Hero Of The Drum Kit (Ben Alldred - EVANS...

Drum and Drummer ·

2024/12/12

This week we are finally joined by Ben Alldred from D’Addario; parent company of EVANS Drumheads. Having met Ben at Graham Russell Drums a few weeks ago when he helped skin and tune the ‘Florida Acrolite’ we wanted to quiz Ben on all things skins and tuning. Ben imparts his extensive knowledge on how important good heads are on a kit, how to choose the right head, designs and innovations and what all the different names and letters mean. Ben also uses his role as Percussion Product Specialist to go

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1:01:27

I See The Potential In This Town (Dan Grabski -...

Drum and Drummer ·

2024/12/05

This week we are joined across the pond by Dan Grabski; owner of Daytona Beach Drum Center! Ben met Dan at his shop on holiday in Florida and left with a Ludwig Acrolite. We chat about Hurricane Milton’s impact on Dan and his store, why he moved to Daytona Beach and decided to open a drum shop and his decisions around which brands to stock. We also delve into the pro gigging scene in the area and how this compares to the UK.

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39:35

I've Thrown Up At Gigs Before

Drum and Drummer ·

2024/11/28

We’ve had to reschedule our chat with Ben Alldred so it’s just us this week I’m afraid. However, pop your disappointment to one side and join us as we talk about winter gigs, Dean’s lovely hair and George’s surprise leg injury that meant he had to dep out a gig last minute. We also discuss becoming human tamagotchis, Instagram addiction, George’s trial shift at GAK and Ben’s trip to the Crocs shop. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at:

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