DrumQuig Podcast

Welcome all to the DrumQuig Podcast Episode 17!

In this episode, I try not to go complete fanboy as our guest is none other than Rob Houk, former drummer for Aqueous and Tand!

This one goes deep my friends. To many of you that know me, I covered MMA for the better part of 16 years and interviewed countless fighters. I would strive hard to come up with unique questions or different ways to approach the interview and treat it more like a conversation rather than an interrogation. I say all of this because just minutes before the show started, Rob hit me with the bombshell that made me add "former" to the front of Aqueous. And in those mere moments before hitting record, the interviewer in me truly shined. I really hope you enjoy this one, I sure as heck did.

Rob and I discussed all things drums, of course. The origin of his playing, the bands that got him to today and we finally got to the bottom of why there were only six episodes of "Drumsticks and Flats", his brief podcast where he would try out various spots in Buffalo and talk about you guessed it, chicken wings.

https://youtu.be/4SiHh2RCBYs?si=nb1q8PKLHsbgOhbpI can't thank Rob enough for this episode. His laid back demeaner, the cigar, and really his overall character really made this episode fly by so much so that we ended up talking well, WELL after the episode had concluded.We appreciate all of your support as this is the last episode of 2025. It's been a journey, an adventure but most importantly, an honor to have you watch these episodes of anywhere from 2-3 musicians just have fun talking about what we love and why we do it.2026 promises to have guests big and small, from the local band down the street to the award winning bands you know and love (or haven't yet but will). Want to design your own custom jersey? Head on over to http://floodedstudios.com/jerseys-for-drummers/Don't have time to watch our videos? All of our podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

Welcome all to the DrumQuig Podcast Episode 16! In this episode, we have a very special guest, a man of many talents and is in at LEAST three different bands, the one and only Jamie Newitt!

It's always fun to connect with a drummer during the first time you see a live performance. The way the grooves play out, the feeling of funk and just the overall energy. It was all of these traits that brought me to make sure Jamie was a guest on the show and we were happy to have him!

Jamie and I talked about his passion for music growing up, what got him started on the drums and what a big impact The Heavy Pets have had on his life, being with the band 16 of the 20 years they have been around. The shows in Miami and St Petersburg this month are must-see and I HIGHLY recommend. There are even a few surprises that Jamie may or may not have shared during the show.

This was so much fun and I had an absolute blast. Thanks Jamie and see you December 20th!

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Welcome all to the DrumQuig Podcast Episode 15! In this episode, we branched beyond the US to bring you our first international guest and drummer for Royal Sorrow, Janne Mieskonen! This was a super fun episode to plan and film given the seven, yes seven, hour time difference between myself and Janne but we made it work. We got right to how exciting it has been for his band Royal Sorrow and their first album release coming up on September 26th, available in VINYL, which looks incredible by the way. Janne and I talked about his inspiration, how long he's been drumming, how he found his current bandmates, and what this journey has been like leaking up to the debut album release and subsequent tour with Leprous later this year. We talked music, Dream Theater, Metallica and what band would be his dream band to tour with.This was so much fun and Janne was such a solid individual and I had a blast speaking with him. We hope you enjoy! During the episode, I did make it a point to shout out an amazing family owned music store in South Florida called MAE - Music Artis Enterprises LLC. Scott and his family were INCREDIBLY accommodating during my visit to see Dream Theater in Orlando earlier this month and you may be seeing more between us and them. Stay tuned! Want to design your own custom jersey? Head on over to http://floodedstudios.com/jerseys-for...

Welcome all to the DrumQuig Podcast Episode 14 featuring Andrew Holzbaur of Impending Doom, BoneCrown, and Emerald The Band! Andrew and I have been talking about this for a LONG time and I'm so glad we were able to make this happen! This episode jumps right into Impending Doom announcing the same day a new album is in the work for the first time in 7 years! We discussed what brought him to metal, the various bands he played in and how he ended up with Impending Doom! I loved hearing Andrew's journey and just the fun stories he was able to bring to this episode, including life on the road and how UPS gave him a path he didn't even know was there. I'm putting links to all of Andrew's projects mentioned in the episode as well as the UPS video I referred to that got quite a reaction. Have fun, metal on and hope you enjoy!Obliviated https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CDhCIRIioHftxmnAuTLAQ?si=1Vd-l-2fQVW9nzTX5SI71gEmerald The Bandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgfh5Jh9XLoUPS Storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdqZeaZxBK0Want to design your own custom jersey? Head on over to http://floodedstudios.com/jerseys-for-drummers/

Enjoy!

Welcome all to the DrumQuig Podcast Episode 13!

We are back from almost a YEAR LONG hiatus and back better than ever!

For this episode, we reached back into the archives to find someone we've been wanting to talk to for many, MANY years and finally just asked and got a resounding "Sure!". That person? None other than Derek Roddy!

Dad and I met Derek 15 years ago at a local music store, Seminole Music. At that time I had never seen anything like his drumming in person and was astounded by his talents. This episode showcased so much more.

Roddy talks about being "honest" in music, how musicians have ruined music and a myriad of topics that really make you take a moment to reflect on his opinions. We covered the Dream Theater auditions (fitting given the recent touring and Portnoy being back in the band) and how Roddy felt Portnoy leaving was all part of a genius plan that as you can see, has worked out marvelously.

We talked metal, life, snakes (briefly), and how mistakes are okay when it comes to tracking music. It's part of the process. It was truly an honor to get to spend over an hour talking with a man with such insights and opinions that you don't generally hear.

Fun fact: Yes the intro is Derek playing from the episode and no I didn't know I was going to use it until watching it back. It just seemed to fit so well.

Enjoy!

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Welcome all to the DrumQuig Podcast Episode 12!

In this episode, you'll immediately notice that Troy is with us and we, without coordination, both wore our newly acquired DrumQuig Podcast Jerseys from Jersey's for Drummers!

Now to our guest, the one and only Jay DePool. Jay is unlike any other guest we have had on the show and brought such a unique perspective to life, music and social media presence.

The amount of topics we covered in this episode is mind-blowing. We discussed everything from older music, social media and micro influencers, family lineage and who they played with, drum companies and so much more.

We understand that Jay's perspective is not what you're used to hearing. That's okay. We here on the DrumQuig Podcast are all about having those with their own opinions to share on the show because that's how we all get along.

We had a blast talking with Jay and getting a different perspective on drums, life and making people happy before yourself.

Enjoy!

Our intro song "All Blues" can be found on David's cd "Shapes" , available on all downloadable platforms. Want a physical copy? Go straight to the source and reach out to him @DavidNorthrup on Youtube and @davidnorthrupdrums on Instagram/Facebook!

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Full disclosure for this episode. There are some straight up fanboy moments. This was a big deal and such a fun experience!

Alex and I waste no time in the episode starting quite literally from the first second jamming out to our intro song. We walk through what got Alex started in music, how his journey has progressed, the call to audition for the band he's now been a part of for a decade and so much more.

So much fun was had on this episode. Alex took some time to discuss Pigeons Playing Ping Pong's new album "Day In Time" and just dove into the aspects of the album and being a musician in this day and age. Alex really gave some insight into what it's like and why he loves getting to be a in a band with the rest of the guys and the creative freedom aspect that the band embraces.

We also discussed touring, what Alex's ritual/guilty pleasure is while on tour, what the fanbase means to him and the band and so much more! Enjoy!

Head on over to https://www.pigeonsplayingpingpong.com/tour-dates to see where you can catch them next and get your copy of Day In Time on a BEAUTIFUL VINYL!

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Find Alex on IG: @GatorBeats + @pigeonsplayingpingpong + @the_infinitytribe

The DrumQuig Podcast is now a PROUD member of the GeekNetwork Podcast Syndicate! Be sure to check out our new family over at https://geek-network.com/ ! There's tons of exciting stuff just waiting to be checked out!

Our intro song "All Blues" can be found on David's cd "Shapes" , available on all downloadable platforms. Want a physical copy? Go straight to the source and reach out to him @DavidNorthrup on Youtube and @davidnorthrupdrums on Instagram/Facebook!

Shout out to Tales Of A Concert Junkie for just outright making amazing merch that was featured once again on the show tonight.

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Welcome all to the DrumQuig Podcast Episode 8! In this episode, we are joined by a fantastic guest who bears no relation to us (or so we know), Mr. Glenn Quiggins! First and foremost, due to scheduling availability, the show will continue with just one Quiggins for the next few episodes until that is sorted out. But as they say, the show must go on! First and foremost, the announcement has finally come. The DrumQuig Podcast is now a PROUD member of the Geek Network Podcast Syndicate! Watch the episode to find out more!

This was an incredible episode. Glenn and I had connected a while back in a group that was made up , well you guessed it, people with the last name Quiggins. As I state in the show, we are not related to Glenn but by the end of this episode, I think that may not be entirely true. Glenn talks about his life growing up, the instruments he played, how he came to finally play drums, God's Rock and Roll Army talk and so much more when it came to music. The man has played all over and even has a band with another Quiggins, cousin Jim, called Sweet FA.

What an emotional roller coaster following Glenn's story and how he's not just a musician but a huge history buff. Glenn talks about Kentucky history and how the Quiggins Site located on his ranch confirmed information that changed the history books, literally. Glenn talks about treasure hunting and various trips he has been on and what the coolest thing he ever found during a dive was. Glenn also discusses his upcoming project with the History Channel regarding a family heirloom passed down with a riddle that provided the location of the John Swift Silver Mines.

A Quiggins that is also multi-talented? We don't know anyone like that on this show.

Finally the penultimate question was asked: What are the best nicknames that you've been given and what has stuck?

Glenn's a musician, history buff, treasure hunter, potential relative and now , a true friend of the show.

Find him on Youtube, Spotify and wherever you get your music nowadays!

Glenn Quiggins Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@glennquiggins5604/videos

Our new intro song "All Blues" can be found on David's cd "Shapes" , available on all downloadable platforms. Want a physical copy? Go straight to the source and reach out to him @DavidNorthrup on Youtube and @davidnorthrupdrums on Instagram/Facebook!

Shout out to Tales Of A Concert Junkie for just outright making amazing merch that was featured once again on the show tonight.

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