B.S. Over A Couple Of Brews
Episode 15 - "Time Travelin'"
Episode Summary:
Come join Rick-O and Korbs, and B.S. over a couple of brews. This episode, our friend Spenser Syphers joins us in the studio. We discuss how we met, Spenser's drumming influences, and a little behind the scenes of playing with Jungle Rot on tour. Also, we may or may not do some improv Lofi singing near the end of the episode. Lol. Cheers to good fortune, and also to remembrance!
The Brews:
- Rick-O's Brew: "Bourbon Barrel Black Maple (Imperial Porter)(Brewed with maple syrup and aged in bourbon barrels.)" (Jackie O's)(Athens, OH)
- Spenser's Brew: "Vanilla Porter (Porter - American)" (Breckenridge Brewery)(Breckenridge, CO)
- Korbs' Brew: "The Frog Abides (Imperial Stout / Double White / Golden)" (Hoppin' Frog Brewery)(Akron, OH)
Tonight's Guest: Spenser Syphers, is the very talented drummer for Jungle Rot.
Rick-O and Korbs Met Spenser at WakeFest 2015.
- Spenser was the drummer for the band Stack the Bodies High.
Who Is Your Favorite Drummer to Watch Live?:
- Spenser: First, Spenser's dad. Second, Mario Duplantier (Gojira).
- Korbs: Jamie Saint Merat (Ulcerate).
- Rick-O: Spencer Prewett (Archspire), Chris Adler (formerly of Lamb of God), and Anup Sastry.
Spenser's Biggest Inspirations in Music:
- Spenser's dad taught him how to play drums at a young age.
- Buddy Rich
- Neil Peart
What's it like drumming/touring with Jungle Rot?:
- "I love the guys. We all get along great. We have a good time, man! They've been doing this for a long time. Longer than I've been alive!" -Spenser
- "Jungle Rot gets a lot of the right kind of respect, because they deserve it. They're fucking veterans." -Spenser (again. lol.)
Upcoming tours/shows?:
- Jungle Rot is playing a European Tour at the time of release of this episode.
Touring experiences/stories? (Don't forget to let the guilty remain anonymous. Lol.):
Any specific shows you're looking forward to attending?:
- "All work and no play make Jack a dull boy." Lol. Just joking, brother. 😄
- Spenser gets to watch the bands that are playing the same shows as Jungle Rot.
Spenser's People Shoutout:
- Tyler.
- His Wife, Nicki.
- His whole family.
- Spenser's Mom.
- Uncle Shaun.
- Mike Petrak (ddrum)
Endorsement Shoutout: What drum equipment do you play with?:
Rick-O's Song of the Episode:
Korbs'Album Pick of the Episode:
Spenser's Album/Song Pick:
- Album: Spite - "Dedication to Flesh"
- Song: (Opening Track of "Dedication to Flesh" album) "Lord of the Upside Down"
Honorable Mentions:
Music Credits:
- Intro/Outro Music Credit: "After Sunset" by Pryces
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