Daily Dose of Random

Episode 45: Freddy Charles. I had a wonderful conversation with Freddy over Skype. We talked about his drumming past, his passion for playing guitar, his 10 year break from playing drums, traveling and what the future holds for him.

Episode 42 with Lindsay Artkop! I had a lovely conversation with the winner of the 2015 "Hit Like a Girl" contest Lindsay Artkop. We talked about her drumming roots, Hit Like a Girl, Berklee College of Music, female drummers, and what the future holds for her.  You can follow her Instagram: @lindsayartkop Website: http://www.lindsayartkop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsayartkopdrums T...

Episode 41: Drum News! I talk about Neil Peart Foo Fighters Chad Smith. 

Episode 39 I spoke with Rikk Currence the CEO & Director of North American Operations for Toontrack. I personally learned so much from this interview. We talked about the process for creating their programs, his drumming past, the history of E Drums and sounds, a little Star Wars, and all the exciting things that are going on at Toontrack. For more info about Toontrack and their products go to www...

Episode 37: 2015 Year in Review! I talk about my favorite songs/albums from 2015. 

Bonus Episode. I talk about Star Wars The Force Awakens. Spoiler Alert! I talk about the whole the movie including the ending. I also talk about how Star Wars affected kid, my dislike of sports, family, kids, & work stress. 

A quick episode about how podcasting saved my life. #ThanksPodcasting

Episode 35: Big Fat Snare Drum Kris Mazzarisi This was a wonderful episode & I learned a ton from Kris. We talked about how BFSD came about, drums, podcasts, comedy and the future of BFSD. Check it out! http://bigfatsnaredrum.com

Episode 34: Happy Birthday aka Hrona Polla to the podcast! Bonus Episode

Episode 31: The Drumstick Episode. I talk about all the different kind of drumsticks with the help of all my Instagram followers. 

Episode 30: Drum Heads: Evans, Remo, Aquarian. I talk about Drum Heads. The types, brands, and what other drummers think. 

Episode 29: Just a little LA Podfest Post Game. #AudibleLAPodfest

Episode 28: Dave Collingwood. I had a delight conversation with UK based cymbal smith Dave Collingwood.  https://collingwoodcymbals.wordpress.com  

Episode 26: Dan Silver (The Drumming Beat) It was great to have Dan on the podcast. We talk about how he came with Instagram idea, what kind of kit he is rocking, and where the future is going to take him. This episode was sponsored by our friends at Red Six Drum Gear and RT Customs. 

Episode 23: Emanuel Herrera of Era Drum Company! This was a great episode. We talk about his early drumming days, his musicial family, custom drum building, and horrible dick drum teachers. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Red Six Drum Gear got to www.redsixbrand.com and follow them on Instagram @redsix_drumgear

Episode 22: Wes of KBrakes comes on the podcast. We talk about his drumming past, how KBrakes came about, and what the future holds for him & KBrakes. Be sure to go check out his website. www. KBrakes.com

Episode 16: Bonus Episode. I start going down my Top 10 Album that influenced my drumming series. My not.... 

Episode 13: Jeremy & Chris of Low Boy Beaters! This is a skype interview. Fancy. We talk about the origins of Low Boy, how they are made, the new custom design feature to their website, and of course we talk about drumming & drums. We talk a little bit about our kickstarter campaign. If you go to website right now they are doing a giveaway. This episode is jammed packed with insight knowledge abou...

Episode 6: Product Review Podcast. I review my new Low Boy Beaters and a Evans EMAD Heavyweight Bass Drum Head. You can follow Low Boy Beaters on Twitter: LowBoyBeaters Instagram: lowboybeaters and there website is www.lowboybeaters.com

Episode 5: 2014 Year in Review. I talk about some my albums and songs of 2014. I also talk about some of the albums I am looking forward to in 2015. Albums Discussed Taking Back Sunday: Happiness Is Five Iron Frenzy: Engine of a Million Plots Sleeper Agent: About Last Night O.A.R.: The Rockville LP Angels & Airwaves: The Dream Walker 311: Stereolithic Nickel Creek: A Dotted Line Switchfoot: Fading...

Episode 4: Happy Christmas and Thank you podcast! A little end of year wrap up podcast. Thank you to Chris Culos, Dustin Ashenfelder, Graham Elwood, Chris Mancini, and fan Tyler Albrecht. We talk about some the goals for the podcast 2015. Thank you to everyone who has helped at any level. See you in 2015.

Episode 3 with my old bandmate, Mr. Dustin Ashenfelder. We talk about being a studio musician, coming from musical family, live performance, stories from out past, and Dustin's advice to young musicians. This a great amazing episode. I had a wonderful time checking up with Dustin. Please note there is a weird sound at the beginning that goes away after a few minutes. Please like Dustin's Facebook...

Episode 2 with Chris Culos of the band O.A.R. We talking about his father being a drummer, the origins of the band, how his drum kit has changed over the years, and his own personal drum renasissance. Chris was a great guest and we apprecicate him taking  sometime out of his busy schedule to talk. Please note: That you may hear background noises and people talking. Where we did the interview was k...

All right guys, Episode 1 finally. This is going to be a little intro episode to get the podcast off the ground. In this episode I talk about the what the podcast will be about and the long term goals as well. I give a little background info on me the host, Daniel Stevens and I also talk about my current favorite album. It's S.A. Martinez of 311 side project called, Los Stellarians and their debut...