The Talking Drum

By Dave De Leon

Dave The Drummer interviews various percussionists of the Santa Cruz Music Scene! We talk about drums, life, philosophies, hobbies and more! Tune in and enjoy Santa Cruz favorite Drum based talk show,... more

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How many episodes does The Talking Drum have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

The Talking Drum episodes:

June 23, 2023 Episode 1: Episode 15 With Andy Williams
It's the first episode of our final season!

We start it off with a bang as we interview Doves & Black Rivers drummer, Andy Williams! Dave has been a huge fan of his for years and it shows! In a rarity, we get 2 musical clips including one to close out the episode. Very special indeed! The pair talk about drum gear, being in a band with your family and of course inspirations!

It's The Talking Drum, the final season!

Doves Official Website
Home - Doves (dovesofficial.com)
Facebook
dovesofficial - YouTube

Special thanks to our sponsors:

JBQAV
(JBQAV | Event Rentals & Services)
The Blue Lagoon and The Blue Lounge of Santa Cruz
(The Blue Lagoon)
Santa Cruz Drum Club
(Santa Cruz Drum Club | Facebook)

Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
DaveTheDrummer.Net
Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
IG:DaveTheDrummer831
Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg
...more
50min
March 05, 2023 Episode 6: Episode 14 With Jimmy Palafox
It's the final episode of Season 2!

We have on Jimmy Palafox, we discuss gaming, Chicano Lifestyle, Santana and so much more! Were heading into the Final Season of the show with one of Dave's favorite interviews!

Santa Cruz Latin Collective | Facebook
The New Horizons | Facebook
Santa Cruz Latin Collective - YouTube
The New Horizons Band - YouTube

Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
DaveTheDrummer.Net
Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
IG:DaveTheDrummer831
Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg

Thanks To Sponsors:
(JBQAV)
JBQAV.Com
(Clash Of The Genres)
ClashOfTheGenres.Com
(Santa Cruz Drum Club)
Jonathon Foye's The Mutos Years(Now Available on Amazon in Digital or Print)
...more
22min
March 05, 2023 Episode 5: Episode 13 With Jim Payne and Thomas Lang
A Double Header Episode!

We sit down and talk with Jim Payne as well as Thomas Lang about methods on becoming a better drummer, drum gear and Santa Cruz Drummers!

It's The Talking Drum Podcast Season 2!

Thomas Lang's Drum Universe (thomaslangsdrumuniverse.com)
Thomas Lang - YouTube

Jim Payne (funkydrummer.com)
funkydrummerjimpayne - YouTube

We Thank Thomas's Sponsors:
DW Drums
Remo Drum Heads
Roland Drums
Audix Microphones
Bigfoot Beaters
Meinl Cymbals
Vic Firth Sticks
Hansenfutz Practice Pads
Puresound Snare Wires
Ahead Armor Cases

We Thank Jim's Sponsors:
DW Drums
Al Peterson Drums
Paiste Cymbals,
Remo Drum Heads
Vater sticks

Special Thanks to Kuumbwa Jazz Club and Ken Daluge Drum Studio

Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
DaveTheDrummer.Net
Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
IG:DaveTheDrummer831
Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg

Santa Cruz Drum Club
Santa Cruz Drum Club | Facebook

Thanks To Sponsors:
(JBQAV)
JBQAV.Com
(Clash Of The Genres)
ClashOfTheGenres.Com
(Santa Cruz Drum Club)
Jonathon Foye's The Muto Years(Now Available in Digital or Print on Amazon)

Music By WMP
chronochord.bandcamp.com
...more
31min
March 05, 2023 Episode 4: Episode 12 with Zack Olsen
Zack and Dave talk about Zack's love of hitting things, how he wound up in Santa Cruz and Rick Walker!
Zack also talks about influences, his drum studio and so much more! It's The Talking Drum Podcast Season 2!

Zack Olsen Drums – Lessons | Live Performance | Studio Work

Thanks to Zack's Sponsors
Istanbul Cymbals
Craviotto Drums
Regal Tip Drum Sticks

Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
DaveTheDrummer.Net
Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
IG:DaveTheDrummer831
Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg

Thanks To Sponsors:
(JBQAV)
JBQAV.Com
(Clash Of The Genres)
ClashOfTheGenres.Com
(Santa Cruz Drum Club)
Jonathon Foye's The Muto Years(Now Available on Amazon in Digital or Print)

Music By WMP
chronochord.bandcamp.com
...more
22min
March 05, 2023 Episode 3: Episode 11 With Alex "Naka" Nakagawa
Dave and Naka talk about Piccolo Snares, UCSC and Super Nintendo Games! Plus, Naka shares his influences as well as his love of sleep. Enjoy!

Monkeyhands | Santa Cruz CA | Facebook
Ancestree Reggae | Facebook

Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
DaveTheDrummer.Net
Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
IG:DaveTheDrummer831
Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg

Thanks To Sponsors:
(JBQAV)
JBQAV.Com
(Clash Of The Genres)
ClashOfTheGenres.Com
(Santa Cruz Drum Club)
Jonathon Foye's The Muto Years(Now Available on Amazon via Digital or Paper)

Music By WMP
chronochord.bandcamp.com
...more
30min
March 05, 2023 Episode 2: Episode 10 With Jim Greiner
Jim and Dave discuss Jim's origins in hand drums, Santa Cruz and finding his way towards his Corporate Team Building Workshops! Jim also talks about traveling, family, drum gear and so much more!

Hands On Drum | Corporate Team Building Drumming Activities, Community Drumming & Percussion Education

Jim Greiner - YouTube

Thanks to Jim's sponsors:
Toca Percussion
Sabian Cymbals
Pro Mark
Gibraltar Hardware
Audix Microphones
LP Percussion

Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
DaveTheDrummer.Net
Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
IG:DaveTheDrummer831
Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg

Thanks To Sponsors:
(JBQAV)
JBQAV.Com
(Clash Of The Genres)
ClashOfTheGenres.Com
(Santa Cruz Drum Club)
Jonathon Foye's The Muto Years-
Now Available on Amazon on Digital or Print

Music By WMP
chronochord.bandcamp.com
...more
38min
May 25, 2021 Episode 1: Episode 9 with Rick Tahira
Welcome Back To Santa Cruz's Favorite Drum Based Podcast, The Talking Drum! Episode One of the Second Season! We talk with Santa Cruz Drum Club's Rick Tahira about Frank Herbert's Dune, Being a Drum Geek, Vintage Drum Gear and his band, The Haywoods!

https://www.facebook.com/thehaywoodsrockabilly(Rick Tahira's Band!)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1789807224566777(Santa Cruz Drum Club)

Facebook.Com/DaveTheDrummer831
Soundcloud.Com/DaveTheDrummer831559
Facebook.Com/TheTalkingDrum831
DaveTheDrummer.Net
Daveelbaterista.Bandcamp.Com
IG:DaveTheDrummer831
Youtube.com/channel/UCNhXZ5KeFXkRj6lJbISNkbg

Thanks To Sponsors:
(JBQAV)
JBQAV.Com
(Clash Of The Genres)
ClashOfTheGenres.Com
(Santa Cruz Drum Club)

...more
37min
March 29, 2019 The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 8 With Rick Walker
In this episode of The Talking Drum, we get a local legend of not only drumming and percussion, but also of looping music and instrumental wonderment in Rick Walker. Rick was actually someone I initially had in mind when drawing up the whose who of whom I felt needed to be on the show to give us that real authentic Santa Cruz tour de bateristas. So please sit back and enjoy as 2 old friends catch up and talk bout the past, present and future! Originally recorded in the Early 2018! It's The Talking Drum Podcast!
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43min
March 29, 2019 The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 7 With Nathan Kingsley
In this episode of The Talking Drum, we get to meet the very talented drummer/producer who I share a deep love of video games with, Nathan Kingsley! Me and Nate talk bout his great fortune of drum set up, including his new(at the time) set and cymbals! We also discuss about his time with Analogue Spirit, where the name came bout, his time spent at Sound Engineering School in Southern California and more! Originally recorded in the Summer of 2017! It's The Talking Drum Podcast!
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20min
March 29, 2019 The Talking Drum Podcast Episode 6 With Logan Tyler
In this episode of The Talking Drum, we get to meet a very talented drummer and producer who has been performing with Light The Band for a few years now in the Bay Area, Logan Tyler! Logan actually produced the first album of the band who had some fantastic live performances that can be found on their website. We discuss drum gear, influences and life philosophies that stem from experience and music.Originally recorded in the Spring of 2017! It's The Talking Drum Podcast!
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22min

FAQs about The Talking Drum:

How many episodes does The Talking Drum have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.