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Samantha Landa  /  Cool Gigs
Street Drumming
Malik Stewart - aka Malik D.O.P.E. - is an accomplished freestyle street drummer from Washington DC. Find out why he went viral!

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Justin Brown: Submit To the Big Picture
World-class drummer Justin Brown talks about the idea of 'natural talent', patience, his debut album NYEUSI and more.

Tony Coleman  /  Feature Stories
When Dizz Threw Me In
Tony Coleman found himself thrown into the deep end when Dizzy Gillespie pulled him onstage. Here's what happened.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Gary Husband: Drum To Your Own Beat
Are there aspects of being a musician that can't be taught? Accomplished drummer Gary Husband discusses some hard-to-quantify topics.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Damani & Stixx: The Duo Behind DrumTrax
Damani and Stixx talk about their DrumTrax app, art versus money as a musician, perceptions and more.

Brian Cudina  /  Broadway Drummers
Warren Odze, King Kong
Warren Odze is the drummer of King Kong on Broadway. Read this interview to see what it's like behind the scenes of a musical and why he loves his job so much.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Sam Landa: The Truth About Being a Female Drummer
In this episode, Seamus and Sam Landa discuss female drummers' treatment in the music industry, motivation/reward, metal and more.

Samantha Landa  /  Cool Gigs
Drumming In The NFL
How do you become an NFL drummer? Jayson Hart-Smith is the Percussion Director of the Baltimore Ravens' official marching band.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Siros Vaziri: Your Phone Is Calling You….
Siros Vaziri is a Swedish drummer who's turned his talents into an online business. Find out how he did it and much more.

Marco Minnemann  /  Feature Stories
Getting Over The Nerves
Even the greatest drummers get nervous sometimes. Marco Minnemann tells the story of how he didn't quite make it to his very first gig.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Paul Wertico: The Music Plays Me
Paul Wertico is an award-winning performer, teacher, bandleader, and clinician. Check out this eye-opening episode!

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Kristina Schiano: So…Ya Wanna YouTube?
Kristina Schiano is one of the world's biggest drumming YouTubers, and a beacon of hope for anyone experiencing mental health issues.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Ray Levier: Drums Do Heal Us!
Almost losing his life at age 12, the story of how Ray Levier became a drummer is among the most inspirational that you will ever hear.

Bruce Becker  /  Feature Stories
Out Of The Comfort Zone
Bruce Becker took a chance and moved to Europe, where he found new opportunities and visits from his mentor, Freddie Gruber.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Jules Jenssen: Learn, Diversify And Create
Whether he's programming triggers or teaming up with sculptors, drummer Jules Jenssen is creatively merging music with technology.

Samantha Landa  /  Cool Gigs
Drumming On A Comedy Tour
Elie Bertrand spent 2 years on the road with actor/comedian Stephane Rousseau. She once laughed so loudly, she had to step offstage.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Joel Turcotte: Thank You, Craigslist!
Do we play better when we aren't being recorded? Does a good teacher adapt to the student, or should the student rise to their level?

Brian Cudina  /  Broadway Drummers
Cathryn Wake, The Other Josh Cohen
In The Other Josh Cohen, the band members are the actors. The actors are the band. Got it? Drummer Cathryn Wake will tell us more.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Johnny Vidacovich: A Concerned Mother
Jazz drummer Johnny Vidacovich is a mother of a legend. Find out about his humble beginnings, how he dealt with "trigger thumb", and more in this podcast interview.

Todd Sucherman  /  Feature Stories
Make The Right Turn
Todd Sucherman joined Styx under stressful circumstances. Find out how everything he'd done in his career led up to this big opportunity.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Dre Energy: Just Do The Work
Dre Energy is a drummer with Cirque du Soleil's Quidam. Listen to this podcast episode to learn about drum endorsements, entrepreneurship and much more.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Gunnar Olsen: Right Place, Right Time
Gunnar has never publicly told the story of how he worked with Bruce Springsteen...until now. Listen to this episode of the Drumeo Gab podcast!

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Benny Greb: Growing Pains
Benny Greb is one of the most celebrated drummers of this decade. Benny talks about self doubt, social media, and life in this interview with Drumeo Gab.

Brian Cudina  /  Broadway Drummers
Beetlejuice The Musical
Shannon Ford and Joshua Mark Samuels play drums and percussion in Broadway's Beetlejuice The Musical. Find out how they work together!

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Keith Carlock: Locked in
Keith Carlock has an incredible drumming resume (Steely Dan, Toto, Sting, John Mayer). Listen to him talk about finding your musical voice, what he really thinks about jazz school, and much more.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Sarah Thawer: Go Sarah Go!
Since Sarah Thawer was last on the podcast, she's been involved in international drum festivals and clinics, done major video shoots for the companies she endorses, has been featured on Drumeo and VF Jams, and has toured internationally with Watsky.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Rashid Williams: The Blueprint
Rashid Williams has an impressive resume, from John Legend to Alicia Keys. Listen to find out why he almost quit drumming and more.

Samantha Landa  /  Cool Gigs
Drumming On Cruise Ships
Doug Tann spent 23 years as the Musical Director and drummer with Princess Cruises. Find out how he got his foot in the door and why he loved his job so much.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Brian Frasier-Moore: #BFMThoughts
After 26 years drumming for artists like Justin Timberlake, Madonna and Janet Jackson, Brian Frasier-Moore shares his thoughts on 'fake modesty', giving praise, and more.

Brian Cudina  /  Broadway Drummers
Marques Walls, Be More Chill
Marques Walls is the drummer of the new pop rock Broadway musical, Be More Chill. Read on to find out what it's like behind the scenes of a Broadway show!

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