In this episode, top Pittsburgh-based bassist Paul Thompson discusses his favorite rhythm sections of all time, what he looks for in a drummer, and much more. In the Shop Talk segment, we try to identify the origin of a mysterious vintage drumset with Chris Hawthorne of Hawthorne Drum Shop.

In this episode, we chat with Mitch Zlotnik of Audimute about the physics of sound, soundproofing versus sound treatment, and various other topics relating to treating the space in which we drum. We also visit with Chris Hawthorne of Hawthorne Drum Shop to talk shop about the resurging Ludwig Standard series.

In this episode, Chris Hawthorne of Hawthorne Drum Shop in Pittsburgh discusses his favorite vintage drums and cymbals, how to shop for used gear, and which things do and don't affect the sound and value of older instruments. 

In this episode, Pittsburgh-based modern jazz drummer and bandleader David Throckmorton discusses his preference for drums, cymbals, and tuning, and he shares his top 10 albums released in the past forty years.

In episode 41, we sit with Pittsburgh-based jazz drummer and historian Thomas Wendt to discuss his preference for old A cymbals over old K's and some of the legendary jazz drummers who've come out of southwestern Pennsylvania.

In this episode, Korn drummer Ray Luzier discusses making records during a pandemic, the snare that always wins out, playing with power without breaking your body, and much more. 

In this episode, modern funk, jazz, and hip-hop drummer, producer, composer, and bandleader Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science, John Scofield, etc.) takes us on a deep dive into the essentials of the funk drum sound and how it relates directly to modern-day hip-hop.

In this episode, top pop/R&B/hip-hop drummer, musical director, and bandleader Rashid Williams (John Legend, Jill Scott) discusses how he's adapted and diversified his efforts to keep his career evolving and his creativity flowing.

In this episode, modern jazz great Johnathan Blake discusses his musical upbringing in Philadelphia, the Philly versus New York sound, his unusual but ergonomic setup, and more.

In this episode, modern jazz drummer, author, and educator Ulysses Owens Jr. shares insight into what is required to play with an authentic jazz sound.