Best Matthew Walden Podcasts (2025)

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540 - Sam Webster: Becoming a "Master Doubler" in LA, Thriving on Variety, Getting the Most Out of Mentors 1:15:06

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Sam Webster is a drummer and percussionist based in his hometown of LA. Floating between a wide variety of disciplines and genres, he has amassed an impressive list of credits both live and in the studio. His mentors include Mike Englander and Jeff Hamilton, and he is active with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, several groups at Disneyland, and many …

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539 - Narada Michael Walden: Performing Without Judgment, Joining Mahavishnu Orchestra, Working with Sir George Martin 1:01:00

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⁠Narada Michael Walden ⁠is an EMMY and multi-GRAMMY winner who has produced hits for artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, Wynonna Judd, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Barbara Streisand, Lionel Ritchie, Lisa Fischer, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck, The Temptations, and many others. His music flows f…

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Fall Vibes! - Reaction Shots Movie Podcast 2:11:09

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538 - Dave Elitch Live Clinic: New Course - “Your Mind’s Ear”, Q&A From Our Audience, Inspiration from Non-Music Sources 1:38:08

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Dave Elitch has been teaching privately for over 20 years and has developed a reputation as the technique/body mechanic specialist for drum set. He has helped many of the world's best players as well as top educators "get out of their own way" by being as efficient as possible in regards to conservation of motion and energy. The more we’re able to …

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537 - Eric Somers-Urrea: Playing with Marina City, La Armada, and Makeout, Studying Classical and World Music, Raising the Stakes on Yourself 1:16:52

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Eric Somers-Urrea. Eric is a Chicago based drummer but also gets around to Nashville and LA, founding member of the band Marina City, and also plays with other touring acts including La Armada and Makeout. He was born and raised in the Chicago area and studied at the University of Illinois. In this episode, Eric talks about: The evolution of his ba…

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536 - Rob Walbourne: New Live Pretenders Album, Working at Noble and Cooley, UK to the US 1:25:03

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Rob Walbourne grew up in North London and started playing drums at the age of 10 before working professionally at the age of 15. After his move to the U.S., he lived briefly in New York City before eventually settling down in Simsbury, CT where he found work at the Noble and Cooley drum company. He’s had the opportunity to have played with such lum…

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535 - Jeff Kerestes: Returning to a Life in Music After Burning Out and Stepping Away 1:27:47

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Jeff Kerestes is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator who spent most of his career in New York doing touring and session work and a handful of Broadway shows. During Covid, he left New York and stepped away from music entirely. He and his family eventually settled in Portland Oregon, where he rediscovered his love of music through the dr…

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Remembering Terence Stamp - Reaction Shots Movie Podcast 1:33:40

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This month we're looking back at the storied career of the late Terence Stamp. Join our patreon at http://www.patreon.com/reactionshots VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Hr6117RHDAg

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534 - Tom Hambridge: Producing, Writting and Drumming for Buddy Guy, Grammy Wins, Learning From the Legends 1:45:44

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Tom Hambridge is a Four-time Grammy™- winning producer, songwriter, & drummer for his production work on three of blues legend Buddy Guy’s most critically acclaimed albums: ‘Living Proof’ (2011) , “Born to Play Guitar’ (2016), ‘The Blues is Alive and Well’ (2018), and for his work on Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s Album ‘662’ (2022). Tom has also pr…

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533 - Andrew Barr: Playing with Mumford & Sons, The Barr Brothers, and Feist, Finding Ways to "Do You", 1:17:56

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Andrew Gilmore Barr is a drummer, composer, and producer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada who is best known for his work with Mumford & Sons, The Barr Brothers, Feist, and The Slip. Barr is a founding member of the experimental rock band The Slip and indie folk group The Barr Brothers along with his brother Brad Barr. In this episode, Andrew talks…

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532 - Jared Shavelson: Parallels Between Jazz and Punk/Hardcore, Drumming for Seal, Mariachi El Bronx, Biking and Drumming 1:41:52

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Jared Shavelson was raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. His drumming journey stated early in life and got his first drumset at age seven. While playing in all of the local orchestras, marching bands, jazz bands, and theaters in southern New Jersey, he was taking weekly private lessons. During this time he was also start…

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531 - Eric Gardner: Playing With Melissa Etheridge and Tom Morello, Patience on the LA Scene, “Finding An Artist’s Language” 1:15:32

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Eric Gardner has been on the LA scene for 25 years touring and recording with a wide variety of bands and artists over that time. These days, two in particular represent most of his activity - Melissa Etheridge and Tom Morello. He is a graduate of Steve Rucker's program at the University of Miami and has performed with Garbage, Iggy Pop, Cypress Hi…

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530 - Taylor Friesth: Website GrooveMPL.com, Marketing Your Skills, Opportunities Aside from Live Performing 1:31:04

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Colorado native, Taylor Friesth, is a drummer, producer, author, and educator who has delved deeply into drumming since the age of 6. He has performed on stages such as Red Rocks and Folsom Field and his drumming has led him to perform with various groups from GRiZ to New Orleans style brass band Guerrilla Fanfare. His versatility has given him a w…

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Scorsese vs Superheroes 2025 - Reaction Shots Movie Podcast 2:48:08

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This month we're diving into the fresh and relevant debate of Martin Scorsese versus Marvel/Superheroes/Thrill Rides and deciding a definitive winner. See the video here: https://youtu.be/w_nDobUe9og Support us on http://www.patreon.com/reactionshots

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529 - Russ Gold: 30 Years on the Bay Area Scene, "Repetition Over Variation", What It Means to Stay Relevant 1:20:45

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Russ Gold has toured extensively throughout the US, Europe, and Asia., performing with jazz, rock, fusion, and theater groups. Russ’ performing experience includes work with musicians as diverse as Gary Lyons (producer of Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead) Johnny Colla of Huey Lewis and the News, Seth Justman of the J. Giles Band, CBS Fusion artists Fu…

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528 - Louie Palmer: The Importance of Sound and Presentation, His Online School: Playbetterdrums.com, Playing Traditional Grip 1:31:05

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British-born and now Los Angeles-based drummer, Louie Palmer, has recorded and performed with some of the world’s best musicians including Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Tom Scott, Luis Conte, Tim Lefebvre, Mitch Forman, Gary Husband, Jason Rebello and many more. In addition to performing, Louie also runs an online drum school (playbetterdrums.com) whi…

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527 - Jon Doing: A Variety of Roles with "Hamilton," The San Francisco Scene, Finding Balance on Tour 1:20:06

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John Doing is based in San Francisco and has compiled a deep resume of musical theatre experience, most notably being involved in the Hamilton world for many years. He has been a chairholder and sub on multiple tours, he did the show’s San Francisco residency, he’s done the drumset chair, he’s done the percussion chair. In addition to Hamilton and …

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526 - Jay Weinberg: Taking Every Opportunity Seriously, Touring with Suicidal Tendencies, Trusting Your Instincts 2:09:38

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Jay Weinberg is best-known as the former drummer of the band Slipknot as well as the son of Bruce Springsteen's longtime drummer Max Weinberg. But from an early age, Jay proved to all that he was his own drummer and artist who could create a career of his own. Along with subbing for his father on in 2009 with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band…

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525 - Greg Sadler: Freelancing in LA, Playing with Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Studying with Ed Soph 1:21:42

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Greg Sadler is a Los Angeles-based drummer who keeps a relentlessly busy schedule both in the studio and on the stage. He has provided the rhythmic foundation for GRAMMY, Emmy and Tony winners, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, and many more. He is a graduate of the University of North Texas, where he was a member of the six-time GRAMMY-nominat…

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Were Movies Better in 1999? - Reaction Shots Movie Podcast 1:37:10

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This month we're talking about a weird window of time from 1985 to the early 2000s and the special vibes those movies had. Join us at http://www.patreon.com/reactionshots VIDEO: https://youtu.be/-aXkShG5Kz8

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524 - Glen Sobel: Drumming for Alice Cooper, Creating Trust On and Off Stage, Staying Healthy while on Tour 1:21:21

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Currently on tour with rock legend Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires Glen Sobel has played in a variety of genres including rock, hip hop, pop, metal, punk, and fusion. A seasoned pro with world tour experience, Glen has developed a reputation for being a quick study, known to learn an entire set of material in a day or record a CDs worth of …

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523 - Shawn King: Playing for Devotchka, The Denver Scene, Knowing the "Why" 1:38:17

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Shawn King. Shawn has been the drummer for the band Devotchka for over 20 years and has been based in Denver for longer than that. Over that time he has been tightly woven into the Denver scene and involved in all kinds of projects from experimental festivals to musical theatre. We are right around the 20 year anniversary of both Devotchka’s album …

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522 - Curt Bisquera: Groove Above All Else, Recording with Bonnie Raitt, Tom Petty,The Threat of A.I. 1:28:47

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Curt Bisquera is one of Los Angeles' top recording / touring drummers and producers. Curt has recorded and/or toured with the biggest names in music including Sir Elton John, Johnny Cash, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, Josh Groban, Ricky Martin, Sarah McLachlan, Hans Zimmer (Superman / Batman), The Beach Boys, Lana del Rey, John Legend, Tina…

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Recent Favorites! - Reaction Shots Movie Podcast 2:13:37

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This month we're catching up with recent TV and movies we've liked! VIDEO: https://youtu.be/mLemCFLP2iA Join the club at patreon.com/reactionshots for just three bucks you get in the episode conversations and on the discord! Mission Impossible, Sinners, Andor, Star Wars, Jules and Jim, and more!

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521 - Steve Rucker: Teaching at the University of Miami, Creating a Constructive Environment, Working with Dafnis Prieto 1:20:30

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Steve has headed up drumset studies at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, and has countless alumni active in all corners of the music industry. In addition to teaching, Steve’s legacy as a player includes recording and touring with a huge range of artists including Gloria Estefan and Ben Vereen, and a stint of more than a decade as th…

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520 - Adam Gust: Somatic Drummer, The Addiction to Tension, The Connection Between Emotion and Muscle Memory 1:16:49

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Adam Gust is the world's first Polyvagal-Informed professional drummer. Using his performance experience and knowledge of nervous system science, Adam has created the Somatic Drummer - a unique combination of science, wellness, and drumming. Adam's 'Science of the Groove' was the first talk about the Vagus Nerve to appear on TED.com, exploring how …

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519 - JT Bates: Recording for Taylor Swift, the Minneapolis Scene, Making Your Identity Cumulative 1:31:23

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Growing up in a musical family gave JT an early start into sound and rhythmic exploration. He set on the path to becoming a working musician while playing in his father’s big band as a teen. Over the years he remained steeped in the improvised music scene, both as a performer and presenter. As a session drummer JT has appeared on Grammy record of t…

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518 - Sterling Campbell: Drumming for David Bowie, Touring with Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s 1:33:38

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Sterling Campbell was born and raised in New York City at a time when the music scene was rich with innovators like David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell and many others. Sterling would go on to work with David Bowie from 1992 until 2004. Other notable artist Sterling has worked for throughout his career include Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, Soul …

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517 - J Rod Sullivan: Playing with Janet Jackson, Adjusting to the Bigger Gig 1:02:51

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In 2006, J-rod uploaded his first Youtube video, receiving positive feedback that reinforced his belief in using his musical talent to educate and inspire others. Committed to honing his craft, J-rod enrolled in the Atlanta Institute of Music, graduating in 2012, and later joined The 4 Korners band in 2013. With a growing online community of over 7…

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When the Music Just Hits! - Reaction Shots Movie Podcast 1:18:48

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This month, inspired by Sinners, we're talking about music in movies, score, soundtrack, needle drops, all of it! Legendary music that often elevates the films. Join the convo at http://www.patreon.com/reactionshots VIDEO: https://youtu.be/zAmbAXzTWW8

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516 - Jorge Palacios: Drumming for Rick Springfield, Making Real Connections, Balancing Local and Touring Gigs 1:28:19

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Jorge Palacios is an in demand drummer based in San Diego, California. He’s been the drummer for iconic rock star Rick Springfield since 2010. Other artists he’s worked with include Paul Young, Tommy Tutone, Sammy Hagar, The Mustard Seeds and many others. In this episode, Jorge talks about: Embracing different genres Balancing local and touring gig…

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515 - Kassandra Kocochis: Recovering from the LA Fires, Helping LA Musicians Get Instruments, Touring with Ebi 1:11:26

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Kassandra is working with altadenamusicians.org to get instruments to musicians affected by the LA fires. Go to altadenamusicians.org and download the Instrumental Giving app to help. Kassandra Kocoshis was raised in a musical family and has been playing percussion since she was eleven years old. She received her Bachelors of Music in Percussion Pe…

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514 - Dafnis Prieto: New Book: "What Are The Odds", Questioning "Tradition" as Related to Latin Music, Inspiring the Next Generation 1:18:25

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From Cuba, Dafnis Prieto’s revolutionary drumming techniques and compositions have had a powerful impact on the music landscape, nationally and internationally. His various awards and honors include a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, a GRAMMY Award for Back to the Sunset (2018), two additional GRAMMY nominations, two Latin GRAMMY nominations (includi…

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513 - Bill Ransom: Playing with Beth Hart, the Cleveland Scene, Doing Your Homework 1:06:13

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As an internationally acclaimed drummer and percussionist, Bill Ransom has played some of the world’s biggest halls with a host of world-famous artists. While building his performing career Bill also worked as an educator, guiding countless young drummers into professional careers. One passion fueling another. He has toured and recorded with artist…

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Nukes - Reaction Shots Movie Podcast 1:44:02

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This month we're talking about the awesome and terrible power of the atom! Join the conversation at http://www.patreon.com/easyallies VIDEO: https://youtu.be/il2lGH6DGTc

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512 - Chris Brush: Recording, Drumming, Mixing, Producing, Leaning into Your Passion, Accepting the Role of Entreprenuer 1:44:03

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Originally from Garland Texas, Chris Brush moved to Nashville in the fall of 1999 after college to play drums professionally. Over time, session opportunities ignited a passion in Chris as he began to work toward getting off the road full time, and move into the studio scene. Along the way Chris discovered that engineering, mixing, and music produc…

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511 - Jamey Haddad: Playing with Paul Simon, Playing What You Know vs. What You Feel, Bringing Cultural Authenticity to Pop Music 1:18:12

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Jamey Haddad's career as a drummer and percussionist has spanned five decades, countless genres, and multiple continents. For over 25 years, he’s had a close relationship with Paul Simon, playing alongside Steve Gadd on multiple records and live projects. He has appeared on over 170 recordings and has played with a wide range of artists from Joe Lo…

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510 - Duncan Phillips: Drumming for the Newsboys, Making Fitness a Priority, Dealing with Personal Changes 1:06:04

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Newsboys is one of the biggest bands in Christian music history, having sold more than 10 million records across 23 recordings and garnering boundless accolades, including 1 RIAA® Platinum certification and 8 Gold certifications, 30 #1 radio hits, four GRAMMY® nominations, two American Music Award nominations and multiple Dove Awards. With signatur…

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509 - Russ Lawton: Playing with The Trey Anastasio Band and LaMP, Being a New England "Band Guy", Influence of Afro Beat 1:05:00

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Russ Lawton has spent most of his career in and around New England from Cape Cod to Boston to Burlington Vermont. For almost 25 years, he has been the drummer for the Trey Anastasio Band. He also has an organ trio project called Lamp that is about to release their second record and tour in support of it, and has played with countless other bands an…

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508 - Robert Blair: Being Your Authentic Self, Subbing with Wang Chung & Martina McBride, Learning from Nashville’s Legends 1:40:06

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Robert Blair is a Nashville TN based drummer with decades of live and studio experience. Originally from South Carolina, Robert's early love and commitment to drumming led him to working and touring by the age of 16 with players many years his senior. At the age of 21, he made the move to Nashville where he's built a reputation as a solid and relia…

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Cool Camera Moves! - Reaction Shots Movie Podcast 1:55:55

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This month we're talking about the coolest camera moves and greatest shots. Video: https://youtu.be/uwTuklghjIw

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507 - Jose Medeles: Drummer, Drum Shop Owner, Author, Slingerland Brand Manager, Community Builder 1:16:16

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Jose Medeles is the owner of Revival Drum Shop in Portland and the author of several books including The Stoic Drummer. In his former life, Jose was an LA based working drummer and toured and recorded with The Breeders and many other artists, and also did a stint working at the famed Pro Drum Shop in Hollywood. Most recently, Jose became the brand …

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506 - Rich Scannella: Drumming for Tonic as well as Bon Jovi and the Kings of Suburbia, Book: "Ghost Notes", Being a “Polite Pain” to Grow Your Social Circle 1:46:18

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Rich Scannella has played for some of the most iconic superstars in the music industry. Rich has played, toured, and or recorded with legendary artists: Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Jon Bon Jovi & The Kings of Suburbia, Tonic, Brian Fallon (Gaslight Anthem), Adam Duritz (Counting Crows), Joe Elliot (Def Leopard), Neal Schon (Journey), Mi…

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505 - Murphy Aucamp: Playing with Blue Man Group, Splitting Time Between New York and Miami, Studying with Dafnis Prieto 1:13:06

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A native of South Florida, percussionist Murphy Aucamp studied classical percussion at Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, while simultaneously studying rumba in the streets of south Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, where he studied under Steve Rucker, Dafnis Prieto, and John Yarling. Murphy’…

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504 - Tim Baltes: Adjusting to Life in France, Being Authentic, Streamlining Content Creation 1:39:07

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Tim Baltes is a drum-centric American music professional living in Nantes, France. Tim has accrued years of social strategy, copywriting, product development, and MI retail operations experience bolstering manufacturers, distributors, and retailers alike. Tim has advised drummers including Curt Bisquera (Johnny Hallyday, Mick Jagger, Elton John, To…

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Something to Look Forward To - Most Anticipated Films and Shows 2025 - Reaction Shots 2:09:52

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This month we're looking on the bright side and talking about movies and shows we're looking forward to! With some rants about the Oscars thrown in for good measure. Go to http://www.patreon.com/ReactionShots to join the conversation and our discord! VIDEO: https://youtu.be/fLV1XcssJdg

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503 - Ben Hilzinger: Playing With Cannons and Eve 6, His New Book and New Podcast, Harnessing His ADHD For Good 1:33:34

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Ben Hilzinger is a Los Angeles-based drummer and songwriter with 20+ years of performing, recording and teaching experience. Currently the drummer for Eve 6 and Cannons, Ben has also written, recorded, and/or toured throughout the USA/internationally with MXPX, Fitness, Mike Herrera, Party Nails, We Shot The Moon, Glorybots, Ever So Android, Jake C…

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502 - Dylan Wissing Returns: w/ Special Guest Andrew Marsh from WTS Drums, Useful Plug-ins, Tracking Remotely 1:31:40

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Dylan Wissing is a session drummer based in Hoboken, New Jersey, who has recorded for such artists as John Legend, Drake, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Eminem. He is best known as the drummer on Alicia Keys’ Grammy award-winning hit, “Girl on Fire,” and is heard in national ads for AT&T, American Airlines, Valvoline, Behr Paints and Banana Republic. Dylan …

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501 - Master Gunnery Sgt. Chris Rose: Playing in "The President's Own" Marine Band, Serving a Huge Variety of Musical Roles, Promoting National Unity and Tradition Through Music 1:10:37

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Master Gunnery Sgt. Chris Rose has spent the majority of his professional career in his role as percussionist, drumset specialist, and soloist with the United States Marine Band. "The President’s Own" comprises 160 members and takes various forms depending on the event or occasion they’re playing for and the instrumentation needed for it. As you’ll…

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500 - Episode 500: Celebrating this Milesone, New YouTube Content, The Past, Present, and Future of WDP 1:30:46

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In years past for milestone episodes, we would do something kinda special or make a big deal out of it in some way. This is definitely our biggest milestone yet but it comes at a time when neither of us (Zack & Matt), really have a lot of time to organize anything much more involved than a regular episode. We tried to line up a special guest but th…