Drum and Drummer

Hello! On this week's show George had a nightmare couple of hours with Covid and his MOT and Ben’s a bit frustrated at work but there’s plenty to talk about; the new Pearl snare drum has arrived, George gets some new gig opportunities (and is too young to remember Saved By The Bell) and find out who is this week’s Tom Of The Week. Plus wedding season is back on with the boys both out gigging this...

In this week’s episode the lads chat about phones, attention spans (you still with us?), the early days of YouTube, getting around London before the iPhone, never switching off from work and we find out what website Ben first visited at an internet cafe in the mid 90s. Plus Tom Of The Week, Ben's favourite video game, George’s drum book collection, drum practice, life mottos and is this the first...

Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer. Ben’s been a bit ill and been to the bank, George ran the Brighton half marathon and had a massage. Nostalgia hits as it’s nearly 20 years since Ben started Uni and will his 19 year undefeated reign at rock, paper, scissors come to an end? Also find out who’s this week’s Tom Of The Week (with a new snazzy jingle) plus lots of talk about snare drums....

Lots of chat packed into this week's episode. We’ve got a tattoo and The Dent Act updates, Drum Coach Online videos, grade exams, drum notation, tea and coffee, how Johnny ruined the communal squash, touring, desperately needing a piss and a post gig trip to Magaluf. All this plus the start of the new weekly feature; TOM OF THE WEEK! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast   Email us a...

In a Drum and Drummer first, George and Ben are together in the same room! It was an early start to the day as the hunt for the Lego Home Alone set was on. Find out if they were successful plus listener emails, roundabouts, George making a big decision, social media and Ben introduces you to Butters and Princess Bean. Plus a look at some odd kits from Pearl and Natal. PROVE US WRONG! Follow us on...

The first half of episode 12 sees the lads chat mixing, TV shows, the ‘gym geezer’, Blurred Lines, and how they met all those years ago.. The extended second half contains a slightly deeper conversation about careers past and present. Find out what helped Ben leave his cushy office job in London for a life of drumming for scraps and if you’ve ever sold strawberries to a footballer, let us know. En...

Welcome to episode 11 of Drum and Drummer! George meets the famous Wigman of Brighton, there’s chat about gigs, supermarket trolleys and the end of the world. It’s all light hearted entertainment. The Bald Boys of Drumtown also take a look at the things that keep our drums safe - cases! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast   Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com   www.drumco...

Episode 10! This one’s for the haters. George discusses his recent attempts to learn how to swim before launching into a rant about an evening out at an open mic night. They also take a look at Life On Mars by Davie B and talk about drum parts you don’t play live due to laziness, difficulty or because the band can’t keep in time. All this plus Lego and Sonic The Hedgehog. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT? Th...

How you bin mate? How you wheelie bin? Bin puns for the good. In this week’s thrilling episode Ben and George have some bin and delivery updates, some messages from listeners, talk about rehearsal etiquette (please don’t gob on the floor) and discuss the items in their backpack they just cannot gig without. So pop your tissues and charger in your bag and head on over to Drum and Drummer town. Chec...

Who’s your favourite courier service? Will George get his new wetsuit? What happened when George was sent to the wrong gig venue? It’s all riveting stuff. Plus, Ben and George work their way down the proverbial ‘external auditory meatus’ and chat about in-ear monitoring. So sit back, grab a Twix and shove this week’s episode down your ears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

2022 is here and what better way to get through the first week back at work then listening to Ben and George prattle on about drums and stuff. George got some delightful drumming gifts from Santa (himself) and work has begun on Ben’s new Jurassic Park themed tattoo. There’s also a rumour involving Ben’s old Year 7 music teacher and a discussion on how to learn songs using charts due to the complet...

Happy new year! Will this one be any better? Probably not. Well maybe it's time to start fresh and there are few tasks in life that feel as important or as challenging as naming your new band. Enter gently and respectfully into 2022 with Ben and George as they look back in horror at their old band names before examining that all important kick pedal. Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast...

Merry Christmas one and all! The presents are opened, crackers pulled, and the Monopoly board has been flipped in anger. What's next? How about you let the overabundance of food and alcohol fester in your big fat belly and join Ben and George on this extra special Christmas Day episode. They discuss how playing a different instrument can make you a better drummer having recently played a Christmas...

As a young drummer, a trip to the recording studio is a day you always look forward to. This week Ben and George discuss drum skins and the pure nostalgia of recording music with their adolescent bands. Listen to Ben drumming on Tidal Waves by I'm No Chessman: https://open.spotify.com/track/1036ldeOoc8sNFxURPKEDo?si=ff8573d77f3a4e65 Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Email us at: druma...

Have you ever had a gig so awful you wished something tragic would happen so you could be airlifted out? Join Ben and George this week as they discuss their worst gig experiences and also delve into which sticks they use. Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.benwhyntie.com www.georgepickering.co.uk www.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See a...

Do you remember where you were when you decided you wanted to be a drummer? This week Ben and George discuss their first gig, what made them want to play the drums and how a school friend of Ben’s got the nickname Lumpy... Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.benwhyntie.com www.georgepickering.co.uk www.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See...

Your first drum kit is memorable for so many reasons but mainly because it's rubbish. Join Ben and George in the very first episode of Drum and Drummer as they discuss their first kits, current set up and more. Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.benwhyntie.com www.georgepickering.co.uk www.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...