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Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk to Scorpion Percussion endorsed drummer, Michael McCann of CloZure. CloZure is a high energy, heavy rock band out of Enterprise, Alabama Michael is also a rum drinker too. Great conversation about the band, rum talk, and general music. Visit https://www.officialclozure.com Check out the podcast video premiering 2/14/23 at 7:pm over on our YouTube channel. ht...

Send us Fan Mail Where has the time gone? We're entering our 4th year and our 3 year anniversary, which brings us catching up with the very first guest we had on via Zoom due to COVID and lockdown. I welcome back to the podcast our podcast alumn, Erik Truelove. I can't believe it was 3 years ago since we first spoke, and we picked back up like it was 2020. Erik and I catch up on what we&...

Send us Fan Mail Drummer, dad, and podcaster  Pete Mclaughlin. We sync up through podcasting and then drumming. Pete is the host of the Dads Unfiltered podcast which we talk about, but we get pretty into music and drumming.   Check out the video version of this episode.   https://youtu.be/sTUbfzLhtTs SUPPORT the podcast. Become a Patreon or on the Cash App Don't forget to CHECK out our site a...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a rare one where we got both drums and rums. Our guest is Anthony Winkler,  bartender, drummer, and host of the "Hey Bartender" podcast.  I ask Anthony about how he got into music and drums and bartending and podcasting. I see a follow-up episode for sure.   Check out the video version of this episode.  https://youtu.be/Y4X1zs0UTEk SUPPORT the podcast. Be...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was live-streamed with our guest John Atkins, aka "Tiki John". I met John at a rum event last year at the Florida Rum Society's Miami Takeover event. In this episode, we chat about rum, tiki history, his tiki mug collection, and upcoming events we'll both be attending. Don't forget to check out our site and links Drums and Rums website FOLLOW...

Send us Fan Mail Who's ready for the '80s and '90s  heavy metal trivia? From the A92A podcast, Tina and Erika are back to battle episode 14 alum, my high school buddy Craig Cohen, and myself.  Listen to see who gets bragging rights in round one of the 80's hard rock/metal trivia battle. Before we get into the trivia, the four of us reminisce about high school, the music we all...

Send us Fan Mail With a little break during the month of December, I asked Brad Brock, host of the Jams 'N' Cocktails podcast, to host this episode. We look back on 2022 and Brad asks me about some of the episodes from the past year.  This includes which trip was my favorite one.  Also, we discuss plans for 2023. Thank you for checking out this episode, Don't forget to check out our...

Send us Fan Mail We recap the 2022 Miami Rum Fest. Now that I've attended last year's event, I feel that I was a bit more prepared for this year's event. This year it was a two-day event with a master class on Saturday with West Indies Rum Distillery and a grand tasting on Sunday. Don't forget to check out our site and links Drums and Rums website FOLLOW us on Facebook , YouTub...

Send us Fan Mail When I travel to events, I always take my recording gear with me just in case there's an opportunity to tape a podcast. This episode is no different. I met our guests, Shamus and Steven of Rum Rats, on day 1 of the Miami Rum Fest. We taped this episode on location before the start of the second day of the festival. Shamus and Steven take us through their journey of starting u...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate National Drummer Day with south Florida drummer and percussionist, Evan Kline. We talk about music education, drum circles, performing, and something about opening up for Marilyn Manson. Also working at south Florida's go-to drum shop, Resurrection Drums in Hollywood, FL.  In Four Beats or Less: Who’s on your Mt Rushmore of drummers Hand drums or kit Favorite ven...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was live-streamed on Youtube with our guest Mitch Wilson, global rum ambassador for Black Tot Rum. I learned about Mitch from a Florida Rum Society virtual tasting where we sampled some of Black Tot's rum. On this podcast, he shares with me how Black Tot Rum came about after the owners acquired some of the remaining British Navy rum. If you have about $1000, you...

Send us Fan Mail  When you hear the word rum, you most likely think of the distilled spirit. Well it's used a lot more than you probably realize. Find out about what Wadi Rum is and the story behind it. Don't forget to check out our site and links Drums and Rums website FOLLOW us on Facebook , YouTube ,   Instagram WANT to LEARN more about rum. Check out https://rummelier.com and use pro...

Send us Fan Mail Has your favorite drummer or rummer been naughty or nice? If nice, here's a list of gift ideas for your drummer or rummer. Don't forget to check out our site and links Drums and Rums website FOLLOW us on Facebook , YouTube ,   Instagram WANT to LEARN more about rum. Check out https://rummelier.com and use promo code " DRUMS2022 " to get 15 % off when you enroll...

Send us Fan Mail Just checking in. I know I've been MIA, but to give a quick update and let you I'm still here.  In the meantime, if you haven't checked out our past episodes we've got some bangers, awesome guests, and great conversations. Stay tuned. Don't forget to check out our site and links Drums and Rums website FOLLOW us on Facebook , YouTube ,   Instagram WANT to L...

Send us Fan Mail  It’s a podcast takeover. It’s my pleasure to introduce the hosts of the Brews, Beards, & Shipwrecks podcast episode 17 alum Jamey Bennett aka Chunjay, and Nomadic Vagabond. They got a dope drummer,  multitalented MC,  and producer….Sojourn! The guys chat with Sojourn about being a solo artist and a career as a drummer to what it’s like playing in different bands with differen...

Send us Fan Mail After 2 years due to the pandemic, I finally get to see Ringo Starr. In this episode, I recap/review our evening at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL where we saw Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. His band is made up of accomplished musicians in their own right and band.  I know can check off my bucket list that I've seen two Beatles perform, albeit separately.  Don&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Where the backbeats meet the spirits.  Due to COVID, I've been waiting two years to see Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band. As a fellow drummer, I give some Peace and Love to Ringo since most of the time we're stuck in the back behind the singer and guitar player. To get in the vibe for the upcoming show at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL, I talk about Ringo's...

Send us Fan Mail Where the backbeats meet the spirits.  We sit down with Manas Itene: musician, professional drummer, singer, songwriter, and the drummer for Michael Franti and Spearhead  before their 9/2/22 show in Jupiter, FL. He talks about how he started drumming at the age of 8 while growing up in Nigeria and joining the Nigerian reggae band, the Mandators. He has been the drummer and backing...

Send us Fan Mail Where the backbeats meet the spirits.  Spirit/drinks award-winning author, educator & historian aka "The Cocktail Wonk", Matt Pietrek shares how we went down the rabbit hole on rum and cocktail word after a career in the tech world. With the help of an inquisitive mind, Matt digs deep into learning about the history of where some of the most popular cocktails were de...

Send us Fan Mail Where the backbeats meet the spirits.  During Colonial times, New England was a hotbed for rum, with almost 200 distilleries producing this spirit at its peak of popularity in the late 18th century. Today it's back and doing well and leading it is Andrew Cabot CEO/COO of Privateer Rum. His ancestor and namesake was a merchant, rum distiller, and successful American privateer...

Send us Fan Mail Where the backbeats meet the spirits. Rum distilled in Oregon? In this episode, we catch up with John Hasbrouck, the owner/distiller of Just Rum based in Sandy, Oregon.  We met in person at last year's Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, but we first learned about them from the YouTube channel "Just Drinking".  John starts with how he got into making rum by inheriting a...

Send us Fan Mail Where the backbeats meet the spirits. We continue our North Carolina distillery tour with a stop in the Outer Banks or commonly referred to as OBX. In this episode, we have the Sales Manager for Outer Banks Distilling, Tony Ursone. We talked about how the distillery got started, their product Kill Devil Rum, and the history of the area.   In Four Sips or Less: Neat or on ice  Who...

Send us Fan Mail Where the backbeats meet the spirits, it's been a long time coming to visit Clayton, NC. I finally met Eric Tansey owner of Instill Distilling Co. in person after learning about them from the Florida Rum Society FaceBook group. He talks about becoming a sommelier which led to partnering with other wine enthusiasts to start making rum and instilling values in what they do like...

Send us Fan Mail Where the backbeats meet the spirits, our guests are podcast hosts and are childhood BFFs, and lifelong fans of all things 80s Metal. Tina Van Delden and Erika Hansen host the podcast Ages 9 To Adult aka "A92A". If you like 80s Metal and reminisce about your teenage days, then you need to check out this podcast. They provide a female perspective on all things metal. \m/...

Send us Fan Mail Where the backbeats meet the spirits, the release of this episode happens to coincide with National Daiquiri Day. I celebrate the day with some history, a few recommendations on what rums people use in their cocktails to making one for myself. Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube . Visit Club Tiki at    https://www.clubtikico.com/ to order rum-based cocktails in...