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Ben Whyntie & George Pickering
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Drum and Drummer
Gripe On The Brain, Grape To Be Drained
We start with some medical chat this week as George returns from France with a grape in his armpit and Ben gets his MRI scan results. George also did 3 gigs in 24 hours after battling a blown tyre and a thunder storm and Ben nearly lost it when he couldn’t use his own electric kit. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-10
46 min
Drum and Drummer
Turns Out I'm Not Wolverine
George has been up to London to record drums for Swiss artist Aura Davis where he tracked the shells and cymbals separately and listener Bob stitched him up and sent him on a 6 hour journey to a gig in Windermere. The long journey was worth it in the end as George came up with an idea for an app and a guest played harmonica the entire evening. Ben’s been busy clearing out his studio, making deals with the GRuss Boys and popping into hospital for an MRI scan. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast
2025-06-12
44 min
Drum and Drummer
Everyone Look At George's Willy
Having broken the internet with our Josh Freese parody post about George firing Ben from the show, we chat about George’s recent country festival appearance and the band politics beforehand. Ben also enters his last week at The Old Blacksmiths Studios before he burns it to the ground and found out some interesting stuff when chatting to a spine surgeon. We also briefly discuss the new Oasis drummer and how even playing the main stage at Glastonbury could be boring. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummers...
2025-05-29
43 min
Drum and Drummer
Henry Cort's Court
Step up to the oche and join us for a leg of chat! We reminisce about our time playing darts at the studio including when Ben disrupted one of George’s drum lessons by hitting his first 180. George also witnessed some WWE style action at a wedding and got a back rub from an Adele tribute act. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. Se...
2025-05-01
35 min
Drum and Drummer
It's A Big Responsibility Cracking Another Man's Easter Egg
After looking at the YouTube comments on George’s band’s promo video we chat about our Easter gigs and Easter eggs. Ben got to play darts backstage and George enjoyed being free from the shackles of backing tracks and in-ear monitors. Another gig got messy and inappropriate, Ben’s announced the studio closure and someone found some really, really old cymbals in Oman. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldbla...
2025-04-24
39 min
Drum and Drummer
178th Episode Spectacular
After a quick chat about reels and Ben’s disdain for the English language we hear about George’s busy week playing late gigs in London and swimming with The Hoosiers. Ben’s been to the Portsmouth Music Awards and can’t put his own socks on due to a bad back. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
2025-04-17
49 min
Drum and Drummer
It Feels Weird Washing A Coat
Today we’re chatting about Ben’s recent gig with Freshman Year and his analysis of the clientele and George learns a valuable lesson by not practicing. There’s also Hamlet, Meghan Markle’s jam, stinky dressing gowns and Ben’s booked his wedding…in LAS VEGAS! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-27
32 min
Drum and Drummer
Chain Chain Chain Chain Chain
On this week’s show after discussing what George’s life will be like in his 50s he gives us a run down of his three recent, and very different, gigs. We also chat about nerves and what creates them, playing cajon in the nude and George catches the ‘Birdman of Brighton’ in the act. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2025-02-20
42 min
Drum and Drummer
Frozen Water
Cool your drink with some smashed frozen water; it’s time to talk about George’s double gig at Icebreaker. Before we do though we get through some varied listener correspondence and the financial implications of owning a horse. George gives us a rundown of his busy weekend with two shows back to back, another birthday party and rehearsal and Ben’s been clearing up Billy’s path of destruction! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benw...
2025-02-06
41 min
Drum and Drummer
Pineapple
Before George heads up to Chesterfield for a video shoot we had another one of our ‘famous’ chats where Ben finally reveals all about his cryptic clues for 2024 and tells all about his NYE gig in Banbury. George also popped in to Graham Russell Drums to get a new kick drum reso head and has been practicing hard for a soul band theatre show coming up in February. We also chat about the new BDC kit and Ben’s back on the arrows. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddr...
2025-01-09
34 min
Drum and Drummer
George's Ideas For 2025
Although Christmas is just round the corner we’re not particularly in a Chrismassy mood but this doesn’t deter us from chatting about parsnips, traditions and marvelling at his large but somewhat under-decorated tree. George also gives us the low down on his new job at a bakery and stealing a notebook from an Xmas party gig. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acas...
2024-12-19
41 min
Drum and Drummer
The Unsung Hero Of The Drum Kit (Ben Alldred - EVANS Drumheads)
This week we are finally joined by Ben Alldred from D’Addario; parent company of EVANS Drumheads. Having met Ben at Graham Russell Drums a few weeks ago when he helped skin and tune the ‘Florida Acrolite’ we wanted to quiz Ben on all things skins and tuning. Ben imparts his extensive knowledge on how important good heads are on a kit, how to choose the right head, designs and innovations and what all the different names and letters mean. Ben also uses his role as Percussion Product Specialist to go around to schools, colleges and retail partners to help p...
2024-12-12
1h 35
Drum and Drummer
I've Thrown Up At Gigs Before
We’ve had to reschedule our chat with Ben Alldred so it’s just us this week I’m afraid. However, pop your disappointment to one side and join us as we talk about winter gigs, Dean’s lovely hair and George’s surprise leg injury that meant he had to dep out a gig last minute. We also discuss becoming human tamagotchis, Instagram addiction, George’s trial shift at GAK and Ben’s trip to the Crocs shop. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: d...
2024-11-28
39 min
Drum and Drummer
I Played Like An Absolute Prat
After a quick chat about the Royal Family we talk about Ben’s gig up in Norfolk and the highs and lows of our football careers. George updates us on his paradiddles, Ben’s seen some interesting car stickers and finds out what happened to the school psycho. Also send us your questions to ask Ben Alldred from Evans who will be on the show next week. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.com
2024-11-21
38 min
Drum and Drummer
Green Mountain Animal Defenders
We have a catch up about our weekend’s gigs where Ben had an unusual stage invader and George was surprised at what song got the crowd going. But before we set off for our gigs Ben went to the Graham Russell Drums Birthday Bash to get his new snare skinned and tuned by another Ben from Evans and George popped round to the new house to grab a choc ice from the outside fridge. We also learn what EMAD and GMAD stand for. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Tw...
2024-11-14
41 min
Drum and Drummer
Sex Bags And Monster Trucks
As we settle into our new houses our green fingers have been rummaging round to see what’s what. George had a surprise housemate living in his shed and Ben found some rather interesting items in his new garage. We also chat about band myths, tip runs, the Graham Russell Drums Birthday Bash, learning some My Chemical Romance and Ben has an apology to make. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comww...
2024-11-07
43 min
Drum and Drummer
A Swiss Heavy Episode
Hallo! On this week’s episode we find out all about George’s recent gig in Switzerland; strict passport control, being taken to a cabin in the woods and apple sauce with pasta. WHAT?! Find out what George makes of the Swiss tax system and why he would never live there, what lessons he learnt about gigging abroad and the horror gig he missed on the Isle of Wight. Genießen!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.b...
2024-10-10
34 min
Drum and Drummer
I Don't Think We Need Post Anymore
On this week’s show we’re chatting about a man who has no email address, posting USB sticks instead of file sharing and George gave a man from DIY SOS some van SOS. We also catch up on our recent gigs with George trekking to Cambridge and central London and Ben making his HYPR debut. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acas...
2024-10-03
36 min
Drum and Drummer
Me Again
We were up bright and early for this week’s episode (well, early for Ben). George had a busy week gigging; his cajón took centre stage at a corporate event, he nearly got in a fight loading out of a pub and his dream trip to Beaconsfield and Oxford didn’t go to plan. Meanwhile Ben went up to London to look at Batman stuff, witnessed a man mistake a suit carrier for a hi hat and had another bad hogroast. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummers
2024-09-19
41 min
Drum and Drummer
Cows Don't Look Like Cows, You Gotta Use Horses
After some internet issues in Brighton we finally got down to business. On this week’s episode we chat about the gig we did together in Weston-super-Mare where we got to meet the ‘locals’ and lots of lovely farm animals. Ben also had a long drive to London the previous day and George brought his big boy Tama kit out of retirement. We also discuss the new Zildjian headphones, a delicious new Tama finish and Ben’s new Dyson. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us...
2024-09-12
42 min
Drum and Drummer
Ham Fueled This Country
Packed lunches and chocolate bars start us off this week before moving on to George’s upcoming gig in Zurich and Ben’s upcoming gig with HYPR. As well as writing charts Ben also got tempted by a new kit once owned by Mark Richardson of Skunk Anansie fame from Graham Russell (lovely bit of Japanese oak). We also chat about the 7th of September, parachuting out of a plane and what we’d do if we were the last humans alive. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummers...
2024-09-05
32 min
Drum and Drummer
I Did A Pano, Mate
Two guys have finally managed to put their drama all behind them and reunite for the people… and Oasis are back together! We chat about their recent reunion announcement and ponder over who the drummer will be. We both had a busy bank holiday weekend of gigging with George playing in a cold cowshed and Ben playing in Horsham town centre. George also went for a few beers in London with a recent guest and someone paid some idiot tax after losing their keys. Enjoy!Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1F3OhypsSem5zPS3v6XI54?si...
2024-08-29
39 min
Drum and Drummer
This Podcast Is Not Scripted
On this week’s show we’re talking about the intricacies of passing wind while playing drums, George is off to play a festival in Zurich and Ben purchased a PackBrack. We’re also introduced to the term ‘hi hat bark’ and the difference between triple flange and die cast hoops. Ben also recently worked on some new music with former X-Factor finallist Sean Smith and while on a trip to Lego store got distracted and tried out the new Apple Vision Pro. Enjoy!Little Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/5aF1Yq5xuCI3f3Y1sGqOiT?si...
2024-08-22
46 min
Drum and Drummer
Rubber Ducks And Barn Doors
The Euros are over and whilst we also regularly disappoint the nation, unlike Gareth, we aren’t going anywhere! Ben had a gig down in Cornwall and made a weekend of it and George has been adjusting to electric kits and restaurant gigs. We also talk about being prepared by getting things right at the start to save time and avoid practising wrong. Ben also made more use of the sale at Graham Russell Drums but what did he buy? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummers...
2024-07-18
57 min
Drum and Drummer
Peanut Boy
Recorded before the General Election and England’s quarter final win, we weren’t sure what this week would look like! What we do know is that Ben will go to great lengths to avoid a dirty PlayStation controller. He also took a trip to Paultons Park and we both showed our faces at Graham Russell Drums with George taking further advantage of the sale by purchasing a new ride cymbal. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comww...
2024-07-11
38 min
Drum and Drummer
I Would Wear Gloves To Eat Crisps
The Euros are underway and while the expectation of the nation weighs heavy, our new hardware is light as a feather. George has joined Ben in getting the Yamaha Crosstown lightweight hardware and is pleased with his choice. There’s also chat about good gigs, school rumours, human anatomy, pizzas and how to eat a burger. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2024-06-27
37 min
Drum and Drummer
I Spied A Crumb 'Twixt The Door Frame
On this week’s show Ben tore a ligament in his back leaving him unable to walk while to the contrary George showed off his walking skills while playing a roaming gig. There was also some band drama at the studio that Ben overheard and in good taste sent a play by play to George on WhatsApp. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. Se...
2024-06-13
35 min
Drum and Drummer
Johnny B. Great
Hello! George is revelling in all sorts of fame this week; his voice being recognised by a fellow drummer, being featured on a gig poster and going viral on Facebook for his vegetable measuring skills. There’s also some more e-cymbal chat and find out how Ben’s getting on with his new ACS IEMs. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2024-06-06
36 min
Drum and Drummer
He's The Eating Guy
George has been to a couple of weddings but this time as a guest; one he left early and the other had a very unacceptable best man speech. There’s also pancake chat as Ben went to Center Parcs for the big 39th birthday (which George forgot). We also have a follow up message from a listener and Ben’s ACS IEMs arrive during the show. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comww...
2024-05-30
28 min
Drum and Drummer
You Have To Break The Relax To Regain The Relax
Game, set, match! George finally has his grudge match on the tennis court with Jack Hicklin and was also tricked into playing a wedding gig by the sneaky Lennon Taylor. Ben chats about the importance of insuring your drums and how the total value can add up quickly! There’s also some listener correspondence where we turn detective and some chat about swinging. Enjoy!Oxygen Thief: https://youtu.be/PvKSJ5_yscs?si=ztvGXujDD0hrRWxeFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: dr...
2024-05-16
46 min
Drum and Drummer
10,000 Tins Of Beans
On this week’s episode we chat about reaching 10,000 downloads (thanks for listening) and a weekend of gigging. George had a double dip weekend playing a theatre in Bracknell with 80s Hi-Fi and a wedding the following day and Ben tested his new hybrid set up at a wedding in Bristol but how did it go? Hit play to find out. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com
2024-05-09
44 min
Drum and Drummer
He's A Bad Egg And He Needs To Go
Thanks for joining us! There’s lots of great stuff on this week's show including the busiest gig day in May, WhatsApp playing with fire and Ben finally gets his ears moulded. We also talk about how busy Zildjian have been so far this year with not only the return of the Z Customs but this week they seemed to hint that they’re entering the world of the e-kit (and not for the first time it would seem). George talks about drum focused songs and Ben had his heart broken by those he trusts the most. Enjoy!
2024-05-02
54 min
Drum and Drummer
A Mouse Farts And It Goes Into The Red
Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer! This week we’re chatting about George’s recent gig with Lennon Taylor where he used his new Gretsch Catalina with a slightly unusual cymbal set up. Ben also talks in detail about his new kit; the Roland VAD504! Having played it at two wedding gigs already, is this the future of live drumming? He’s also paired it with a full set of Yamaha Crosstown hardware to make transport easier (and save his ailing back). There’s also some tennis beef brewing as George preps for his grudge match with a previo...
2024-04-25
44 min
Drum and Drummer
He Needs To Be Verbally Milked
It’s just the two of us this week and time for a good catch up. We have some correspondence to get through and George has been practising using the disappearing click method (although we can’t agree on what it actually is). We also chat about limb dynamics, working with a previous guest in the studio and Ben’s been up to London filming some new function band promo. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.be...
2024-04-11
35 min
Drum and Drummer
I've Gone Mental So You Don't Have To
Protesting at his new found fame, Hercules delayed the start of this week’s episode by doing a poo on the carpet and George’s recycling has finally been collected. It’s all going on! Once we’d calmed down George tells us more about his recent gig in London with Mackenzie including learning songs at short notice and dealing with playback. Meanwhile Ben had his hearing test at Boots. Listen to find out the results. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumandd...
2024-03-21
31 min
Drum and Drummer
You Gotta Time Your Nervous Poo
This week’s episode was recorded face to face as George has been recording a new drum video at Ben’s studio. We talk about the day in the studio and the drum gear we used (including ANOTHER new snare drum). George has also got new skins for his Gretsch Catalina and been to see friends play with Deaf Havana and You Me At Six. We also talk about Snareweights and a run in with the Irish police! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us a...
2024-02-29
46 min
Drum and Drummer
Friends And Microsoft Word
It’s a bumper episode this week with plenty of drum chat. We both went to a 30th birthday party / jam night and George played at Icebreaker festival where hair extensions and guitar heads don’t mix. Our wallets have suffered as we’ve both been shopping for new drum gear with Ben getting a new stool, kick pedal, hi hat stand and crash and George picking up a second hand Gretsch Catalina kit. We also chat about Evans and Remo skins and the equivalent models they offer while George has been learning to make pizzas. Enjoy!Foll...
2024-02-08
57 min
Drum and Drummer
Maybe Be More Like A Squirrel
Hello! This week Ben finally buckled under the weight of public opinion and started watching The Traitors but has ruined his sleep schedule in the process. George has been on his croissant making course and played an 80th birthday party under difficult sound restrictions including a rhythmically challenged clapper. We also take a look at practice routines, the books George has been using to keep those drumsticks under control and breaking through plateaus. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com
2024-01-18
54 min
Drum and Drummer
Chasing That Sweet Calpol High
It’s been cold so Ben’s got his big coat on. George regales us of his triumphant pub quiz antics and we take a look at the Zildjian 400th anniversary snare drum which comes with a hefty price tag. We’ve had some more kit pics in and one of us is off on a croissant making course. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Aca...
2024-01-11
38 min
Drum and Drummer
Am I Gonna End Up In A Skip
Happy New Year! On this first episode of 2024 we caught up on what we did over Xmas including Ben’s trip to New York and George’s busy working week. We also chat about our goals for 2024 in more detail, read out a lovely listener message, grabbing some new hi-hats from the Big Apple, and a night out including getting smashed, watching The Darkness and going to a casino with Hugh Grant (well, someone who looked like him). Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us a...
2024-01-04
45 min
Drum and Drummer
Beef Stock In My Face (Xmas Special - Josh Rowe, Elliott Joseph and Neil Elliott)
We hope you had a good Christmas! Join us this week for our Xmas Special where we had a fun, in person chat with not one, not two but THREE guests! In what now appears to be an Xmas tradition we welcomed back Josh and Elliott but if that wasn’t enough we were also joined by the wonderful Neil Elliott. After some chat about jingle bells, gravity and George’s new Aldi shoes, Josh played the role of Santa delivering presents from his big sack. We then spoke about our highlights of 2023, the state of both live and reco...
2023-12-28
1h 35
Drum and Drummer
Imagine A Party That No One Came To
This week we’re catching up on George’s birthday, the return of Covid and we received some great listener emails. George has also been shopping and entered the world of silent cymbals and skins. Find out what he thinks and how was the delivery experience? There’s also the guy air-drumming with sticks in front of Ben at a recent gig and what surprising DVDs were found in an elderly care home. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com...
2023-12-14
40 min
Drum and Drummer
Frog Eyes
Hello! On this week’s episode we chat about dealing with grief and gigging/working in the immediate aftermath of losing a family member. George has also been to another gig up in London and we discuss the ergonomics of setting up your drums and are important lessons being missed due to online learning. We wanna see your kit pics and go wish George a happy birthday. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.com...
2023-12-07
46 min
Drum and Drummer
The Ear Woman
Unfortunately we have to start this week's episode with some sad news after the unexpected passing of Ben’s father, Adrian. While the dust settles on a tragic week, George is on hand for some distraction and tells us what he’s been up to and it involves a lot of trips to London! He went to see some gigs, played a Wren show, got his ears cleaned out and had a stint working in the TV side of football! Expect to see us unofficially sponsoring League 2 sometime soon.Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFo...
2023-11-30
34 min
Drum and Drummer
It's Easier To Change A Cushion Than To Paint A Wall
Pop on your red trousers, it’s time for another Drum and Drummer! George learns how the distinct snare sound in ‘Beat It’ was created, played a lovely gig covering songs by David Bowie and danced the night away at a cèilidh. Ben finished the album he started in January and spent his nights at home building his prized Lego. We also chat about playing football with an ex Premier League footballer, take a trip to the Drum Dumpster and discuss the weird world of the local bonfire societies. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast
2023-11-09
33 min
Drum and Drummer
The George 'Long Drive' Pickering Memorial Room
On this week’s show we’re talking about George’s recent gigs with Mackenzie and a long drive to Leeds and back with the one and only Deano. Ben’s got a new car and thinks the world is a bit like Grand Theft Auto and we both get riled up by lazy sax players and Instagram messages. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast...
2023-11-02
40 min
Drum and Drummer
I'm Bored Right Now
It’s a big day today as we celebrate reaching 100 episodes! George is chatting from his new drum booth and tells us how his first gig with Ableton went and Ben has got his new BDC snare. We then chat about reaching 100 episodes and there’s a secret recording from when we were coming up with the idea of starting the podcast. Enjoy!The Dent Act ‘Priorities’: https://youtu.be/6PuontyrDJQFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com
2023-10-19
50 min
Drum and Drummer
George, You Appear To Be In The Bath (UK Drum Show Part 2)
We’re back with more chat about our trip to the UK Drum Show in Liverpool. With heads sore and a big breakfast in our bellies we headed to the ACC. After quickly realising drum exhibitions are quite loud we had a wander round and spoke to some familiar faces and BDC offered Ben a deal he couldn’t refuse. We also bumped into Greyson Nekrutman! It was a great experience to go and see what was on offer and also give the podcast some promotion. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us o...
2023-10-12
41 min
Drum and Drummer
I Was In The Guinni Slumber
Hello! As we gear up for a trip to the UK Drum Show we’re chatting about Ben’s 20 year uni reunion in London, George popping out for a roast and returning home after 1am and a man pissing himself in the middle of a pub. George watches Lord of the Rings for the first time and delves further into Ableton while Ben makes a rare appearance at a wedding as a guest and one of us has a cracked hi-hat. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummers
2023-09-28
34 min
Drum and Drummer
Rotate Your Shoes Regularly Because You Never Know What's In Them
If you’ve ever lost something, check your shoes! On this week’s show a listener email gets us chatting about writing drums charts, learning by ear, isolating parts and how much do we stick to the original version. George popped into Kingston to see Royal Blood and Ben hates a particular type of t-shirt. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2023-09-14
42 min
Drum and Drummer
It Could Do With A Little Bit More Variation In The Gene Pool
Did you know there is no Burger King on the Isle Of Wight? Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer. George had a busy bank holiday weekend where he was a guest at a wedding which involved camping, drinking and ‘handfasting’. Ben went to the Isle Of Wight to play a wedding to the ‘locals’. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2023-08-31
33 min
Drum and Drummer
You Keep Trucking, We'll Keep Podding
Ben’s been busy gigging those darn weddings and George has been up to Londinium for a jam night that didn’t quite go as planned. There’s also chat about tom tuning and size after Ben got his Yamaha Stage Custom and used it in the studio straight away. We also chat Drumeo videos and George gets a full on description of The Crystal Maze from Ben as HE’S NEVER SEEN IT! Enjoy!Larnell Lewis Hears “Enter Sandman” For The First Time: https://youtu.be/Zd_UcjMusUAMegadeth Drummer Hears “Mr. Brightside” For The First Ti...
2023-08-17
35 min
Drum and Drummer
We Are The Brighton Boys
Hello! George has taken his maiden voyage down to Cornwall to play at a farm shop with Elliott Joseph and enlightens us to the three M’s that make up a good gig. Ben’s been busy with wedding gigs but more importantly welcomes new hamster Princess Bubblegum to the family. George takes us through getting to grips with Ableton and could Ben be getting a new kit? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.com
2023-08-10
36 min
Drum and Drummer
I'm Coming In Hot Like Paul Potts
Good morning! Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer. Ben’s got a new snare drum and while at the drum shop he bumped into an old friend he hasn’t seen since the infamous ‘Corfu 2003’ holiday. George has also picked up some new skins and ordered some drum cases but paranoia is kicking in about the sizes. There’s also a trip to space in the Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumco...
2023-07-27
34 min
Drum and Drummer
I'm Fat And Greedy But That's A Bit Excessive
After a quick game of ‘guess what I had for breakfast’, George tells us about his cancelled gig at Jurassic Fields festival and Ben’s got some new drumming shoes. There’s more food complaints about McDonald’s delivery and wedding curry and has ddrum been ahead of the hybrid kit curve this whole time? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on...
2023-07-20
37 min
Drum and Drummer
Every Day I'm Whittling
This week we cover everything from really needing the toilet to the origin of Vic Firth drum sticks. Also Ben has bought three different brands of 5A sticks and got his scales out to weigh them. Plus George explains how the drum kit came to be and what old snare wires used to be made of. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com
2023-07-06
31 min
Drum and Drummer
Good Practice Is About Intention (Pat Garvey)
This week we’re joined by George’s current drum teacher Pat Garvey! Pat is regarded as one of the country's leading educators both privately and in the popular music education scene. We had a lovely natter about his practice routine, improving a player, teaching classes versus one-to-one and how the industry has changed for drummers and what impact that has on popular music courses. We also find out about how he got into drumming and more about his old teacher Bob Armstrong plus find out how George stood out in his final performance at BIMM! Enjoy!Pa...
2023-06-22
1h 07
Drum and Drummer
But We All Stank Of Clutch
There’s more vehicle misery for Ben this week as he tries to take a sofa to the tip and George pranks his band mates with a simple classic. There’s also listener correspondence, autograph hunting, a documentary about the Las Vegas massacre and Royal Blood being naughty boys at Radio One’s Big Weekend. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted...
2023-06-08
50 min
Drum and Drummer
I Think That Was The Last Zip
It’s Ben’s 38th birthday! As George awaits a flat inspection, we chat long naps, his trip to Greece, a rowdy gig with a major drum violation and recent issues with Spotify. We’ve also booked our tickets to this year's UK Drum Show and George is off shopping for a kick drum case and crash cymbal. Enjoy!Young Pine ‘Trapped’: https://spoti.fi/3IhU0P7Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoacho...
2023-05-18
44 min
Drum and Drummer
If You Want Me To Move Faster, F**k Off
Wedding season is back! But before we venture out for our first Decade gig of the year there’s some Easter egg chat, discussions on why are there less wedding gigs this year, George settling into his new flat, playing with 7A sticks and has Ben come up with the ideal kit set up for venues with sound limiters? Oh and George got caught speeding. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comww...
2023-04-13
39 min
Drum and Drummer
Stuck Between A Rock And A Burp
Morning all! Plenty of waffle for you this week; George took on the Sprite challenge and is once again thinking about purchasing a new snare. We also ask should drums be available on a hire purchase deal? We’re concocting plans to head to the UK drum show in September and discuss if gigs in the day are a good idea. Plus Ben gets a puncture at a comedy gig but with a nice surprise ending and we also find out how it went when George and his Dad tried to meet Dave Grohl. Enjoy!Follow us...
2023-04-06
39 min
Drum and Drummer
I Wanna Hear Frying Bacon
Hear about our busy weekend as we went to Young Pine’s gig, George played at Icebreaker and Ben did some session drumming in the studio and went to a surprise 40th birthday party. There’s also snare chat; George switching to Remo and Ben wants an aluminium snare (add it to the shopping list), broken cymbals and a listener has sent something into the Drum Dumpster (shhhh). Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.com
2023-02-09
45 min
Drum and Drummer
Sorry Sir, There's No Hats In This Club
It’s just the two of us and we can make it if we try. We’re talking favourite months, the Ladyboys of Brighton, an easy gig for George and managing anxiety. Plus George has got himself a new job and is moving in with his partner. He’s growing up fast! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @balddrummersEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2023-02-02
38 min
Drum and Drummer
A Big Milky Pie
It’s George’s birthday week, nearly Xmas and England are through to the quarter finals. WHAT A WEEK. George has been out partying three days in a row watching bands and singing karaoke, Xmas shopping with Dean and tucking into some sweet birthday tapas while Ben has put his tree up. We also chat about watching other drummers and donuts. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyn...
2022-12-08
45 min
Drum and Drummer
Always Thinking Of The Deal
EASY! Although George missed the game, it was a great start to the World Cup for England. George has been getting ready for his headline show rehearsing and Ben helped him re-skin his kit (let's talk about the shoes). There’s chat about bands using extra musicians live (some on stage, some hidden) but the main chat this week is about drum triggers both live and in the studio. Bring on Friday! Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com
2022-11-24
47 min
Drum and Drummer
You're A Very Monochrome Man
It’s another episode of Drum & Drummer and somehow we’ve pulled out an edit we think is worth listening to. George has been busy working at his crew job and experienced yet another w**ker at a gig. Ben’s been having a spring clean at home and at work (some studio gear up for sale if you’re interested), and we find out what was actually in Connor’s hardware case. There’s also chat about FX cymbals including the Chopper, George has been shopping for skins and Ben’s had another interesting studio phone call. Enjoy!Jack...
2022-11-17
52 min
Drum and Drummer
Jesus Died For Our Rims
Wedding season is over and Ben’s got some stats. George did a Halloween gig with Wren and met friend of the pod Connor Griffiths in person. Surprisingly there’s some drum chat this week including breakables, sharing kits, festival kits and is the headline slot the best slot? There’s also a tough decision to make as George’s next gig falls on the same evening as England VS USA in the World Cup. What will Ben do? Enjoy!Wren tickets 25th November @ The JoinersFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Foll...
2022-11-10
50 min
Drum and Drummer
Are You Gonna Eat Me Or Not
It’s another episode in your ears. The boys are in the same room eventually after George had a nightmare journey to Portsmouth. Ben had a tough weekend with car sickness, new tattoo work healing badly and the unfortunate passing of Princess Bean (RIP). There’s a rowdy wedding, bad speeches, Police action in Hilsea and George went to a very fancy dinner party at a neighbour’s flat. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www...
2022-10-27
44 min
Drum and Drummer
The Tip Of My Thumb Tickles The Bottom Of The Flag
Una piña colada por favor! Ben’s back from his holiday, hooray! First bit of work was a Decade gig with George but in a different kind of venue. There’s a Nottingham-gate update, new drumstick chat with contrasting views on stick weight, plus George has actually started practising the drums! We also discuss the secret Vic Firth trick for holding the stick in the right place. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.dr...
2022-10-20
47 min
Drum and Drummer
That's A Big Buoy
Forget Tony Stark, GEORGE IS THE NEW IRON MAN! George tells all about his Ironman 70.3 achievement (no nudity allowed apparently), it was tractor VS lorry as Ben drove to Cornwall for a gig plus a trip in a Tesla and some new Pearl hardware makes it into the Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Aca...
2022-10-06
41 min
Drum and Drummer
A Hurricane Of Piss (Ben Thomas - Rag'n'Bone Man)
We’re joined by very special guest Ben Thomas who is the drummer for Rag’n’Bone Man! We chat to Ben about how he got started with Rag’n’Bone Man, dealing with an unpredictable set, staying calm before a big show, teaching, tips to help your drumming sound better, working at BIMM, discipline, his drum gear and his eternal stick dilemma! Enjoy!Ben’s Instagram: @benthomasdrumsFollow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www...
2022-09-15
54 min
Drum and Drummer
This Bandwagon Is Rolling, Baby
Are we cool? Doubt it very much. On this week’s episode (probably the most dark and worst) Ben and George chat about selling out, making their Instagram more “sexy”, wedding guests who’ve had a few too many, taking daunting tasks step by step and most importantly of all asking the big question; could you kick a toddler’s head off? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhynti...
2022-09-08
38 min
Drum and Drummer
My Little Coco
Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer. As wedding season starts to slightly slow down, George has been on a long cycle ride, Ben’s been busy at the studio and had his hand tattooed plus there’s the resolution to the story of the groom who wants to play with the band. George has also been back to school and had an eye opening drum lesson so pick up those juggling balls and get listening. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email...
2022-09-01
41 min
Drum and Drummer
What Kind Of Suitcase Is That, You Freak
It’s Thursday. You’re nearly through another week. Well done. IT’S THE BIG 4-0! On this week’s episode Ben and George chat about how they spent their time in Lockdown 3.0, go through some listener Tweets and an inventive alternative hardware case. But the big news is the Instagram poll as to whether George should let a groom play his drum kit and things turn angry after he picks George’s favourite song to play. The boys also chat about being dropped from gigs and why. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow...
2022-08-25
48 min
Drum and Drummer
Always In The Pursuit Of Perfection (Mel Stewart - British Drum Co.)
This week Ben and George have a chat with Mel Stewart who is the Brand Development Manager for the British Drum Company. Formed in 2015, the BDC are quickly becoming the drummers choice for drums and snares. Mel takes us through his role at the BDC, their unique way of making drums, artist involvement, the difference between their Legend and Lounge series kits, and there’s technical talk about bearing edges, ply, wood types and the cold press technique. Mel also gives us a run down on some of the BDC snare drums, his current kit, first kit and he ge...
2022-08-11
59 min
Drum and Drummer
Do As You're Told, Turn Up On Time, Be Nice (Connor Griffiths - FLOWVERS)
The next generation of drummers are here and ready to take over. This week Ben and George had a chat with Connor Griffiths. As well as playing for his band FLOWVERS (who are doing very well), at 21 Connor is already very active in the local session scene and is making dents into the function world too. Conversation includes when he turned pro, deciding not to go to uni, practising at gigs, FLOWVERS, singles vs albums, what modern drummers need to be able to do live, adding extras to your kit, his dream kit, best gigs so far and an...
2022-08-04
1h 02
Drum and Drummer
You're Getting A Perfect Snare Tone From Hitting A Carrot
Welcome to a new episode of Drum & Drummer. Ben and George are back chatting sh*t. A song for Pauly B, Decade gigs including heat exhaustion and lots of cocaine (the guests), delivery chat, Harry Potter, George’s 80s gig, Ben’s session drumming plus Tom Of The Week and the Drum Dumpster are back. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, BEN FINALLY MADE IT TO JURASSIC GRILL; even if it did cost him a whole bottle of wine. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email...
2022-07-28
41 min
Drum and Drummer
You Are Just A Man At A Ferry Port With A Plate Of Cheese
Ben had a loooooong day gigging in Wales and there’s some big chat about drumming shoes. The boys both gig on the Isle Of Wight on the same day as Kasabian and one of them arrives at the ferry port heading home with what can only be described as too much cheese. George is cursed when going to Centre Parcs and how do you pass the time at gigs? Ben explains the game of P’asson and his trip to Sandown Pier to play crazy golf. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Fol...
2022-07-07
45 min
Drum and Drummer
I Took 10 Packets Of Crisps From The Buffet
How many packets of crisps is it acceptable to take from a gig? The boys also chat about playing live to a click, George saying goodbye to Pompey and his first gig with his new wedding band, getting to gigs with no sat-nav and a drum stool incident that left George with smoke blowing up his arse. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww...
2022-06-23
42 min
Drum and Drummer
I Don't Know How To Spell 'Giraffe'
The big 3-0! Ben and George are back with another episode of your second favourite drumming podcast. The guys chat about school grades and A-level maths (completed it, mate), summer gigs, depping for original bands, ELF bars, a pub gig with sub-optimal musicians, bad deps, plus Tom Of The Week is back and Ben’s popped a custom Marvel themed kit of his dreams in the Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Follow us on Twitter: @balddrummers Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www...
2022-06-16
40 min
Drum and Drummer
Don't Let The Perfect Be The Enemy Of The Good (Curtis Aaron)
Hello! This week Ben and George are joined by the delightfully charming Curtis Aaron. Curtis has taken his drumming skills abroad and on the high seas as a veteran of the cruise ship game. In fact, he was on a cruise ship when Covid came along. The chat got silly at several points but we did manage to find out about his great career thus far. As well as being a handsome chap and a top drummer, he’s also a songwriter and is working on his own original music. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we di...
2022-05-26
1h 10
Drum and Drummer
I Want It To Sound Like A Snare From The 80s
It’s Thursday so that must mean it’s Drum and Drummer time! GET EXCITED PLEASE. George spent some time learning about how to tune a snare from Clem Burke’s drum tech. There’s top tax tips, advice on what George should watch on his day off (he hasn’t seen ANY TV BEFORE) plus Tom Of The Week and a look into the Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.drumcoachonline.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.oldbla...
2022-05-12
34 min
Drum and Drummer
SieveWok (Ben Kennedy)
Welcome to another episode of Drum and Drummer! This week Ben and George had a chat with session drummer extraordinaire Ben Kennedy. They chat about his career which really got going when he was cast as the drummer in the Girls Aloud music video for The Promise. Other highlights include touring with Ladyhawke, FOXES, Claire Maguire and James Walsh (Starsailor). Ever wondered what it’s like to support Coldplay on a stadium tour of the US? Wonder no more as Benny K has been there and done that. He’s also supported the likes of Bastille and Pharrell. That’s an i...
2022-04-28
1h 13
Drum and Drummer
Cutting Spaghetti To Look Like A Normal Person
Much to your probable disappointment it’s just Ben and George on this week's episode. But fear not as the pie of chat is jam packed with meaty filling. MEATY! Wedding season is back so there’s some gig updates, find out how George’s gig with Wren went plus how he’s getting on with his new crew job at the Brighton Centre. We find out who won Guess The Tom, who’s Tom Of The Week and what made it into the Drum Dumpster and then for some unknown reason there’s a big old chat about beans on toa...
2022-04-21
57 min
Drum and Drummer
You Have To Be In Time Otherwise You're In Trouble (Adam Jackson - Bury Tomorrow)
This week Ben and George are joined by very special guest Adam Jackson who plays drums for UK metalcore titans, Bury Tomorrow. Having had a somewhat difficult time during the pandemic the band are back bigger and better than ever with their new single ‘Death (Ever Colder)’ and work is already underway on a new album. They chat about how Adam started playing drums and the birth of Bury Tomorrow, artist endorsements, being signed to a major label, recording prep and process, playing live, nerves and the little task of playing the main stage at Download 2022. Enjoy!De...
2022-04-14
1h 44
Drum and Drummer
He Was Australian Which Made It Even Worse (Josh Rowe)
Ben and George are back with another special guest in tow. This week the guys had a good chat with Josh Rowe who is a semi-pro (his words) bass player and studio owner about his bands, career and about a particular venue manager who quickly earned the nickname ‘C**todile Dundee’. There’s also Tom Of The Week and a trip into The Drum Dumpster. Enjoy!Smokestack Studios: https://smokestackstudios.com/Villennes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villennesband/Villennes 'Deep Red': https://open.spotify.com/album/4qqlCFjETva0oUMnW7QrZP?si=Heg8Iu...
2022-04-07
1h 17
Drum and Drummer
Just Gotta Powder The Head For The Lighting
In this week’s episode Ben and George talk beards due to one of the guys sporting a suspicious looking moustache plus did a picture of Jason Statham make George feel better about going bald? After reading a book about Mozart there's a chat about music tests and auditions. The second half features chats about being a drummer in music videos, Ben’s TV appearance, the Cadbury’s advert plus they take a look at some new gear in the Drum Dumpster. Plus find out who’s this week’s Tom Of The Week. Enjoy!Elliott Joseph 'Wi...
2022-03-24
52 min
Drum and Drummer
Putting On Pants Until You Die
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 weekend but is Ben looking forward to it?Pearl Modern Utility Snare Unboxing: https://www.instagram.com/tv...
2022-03-17
50 min
Drum and Drummer
Everything's Amazing And No One's Happy
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 Drum and Drummer challenge between the guys? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com
2022-03-10
46 min
Drum and Drummer
Who's Gonna Eat The Ricicles?
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. How big do they go? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Email us at: drumanddr...
2022-03-03
47 min
Drum and Drummer
Mission Impossible - Lego Protocol
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 Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.drumcoachonline.com...
2022-02-17
47 min
Drum and Drummer
I Want Something That's Carby, But A Little Bit Sweet
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.Check out George drumming with the ever beautiful Elliott Joseph: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jXVRgxRfMvFysgSc24R9V?si=xsKL9SF0QfiHp0xv2NEFT...
2022-01-20
42 min
Drum and Drummer
A Couple Of £800 Bum Vibrating Drum Stools
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 information.
2022-01-13
36 min
Drum and Drummer
Wouldn't It Be Funny If Miss Henry Had A...
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 complete inability to commit songs to memory. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcast Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com
2022-01-06
43 min
Drum and Drummer
Ma Grand-mère Est Flambé (New Year's Day Special)
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 Email us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.com www.benwhyntie.comwww.georgepickering.co.ukwww.drumcoachonline.co...
2022-01-01
40 min
Drum and Drummer
We've All Played Bass For Money (Christmas Day Special)
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 party gig together. They also chat about the unglamorous yet functional part of your kit; hardware and of course, their ideal food for Christmas day. Did someone say CHEESE IN BLANKETS?!
2021-12-25
38 min
Drum and Drummer
Duck Down Feather
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=ff8573d77f3a4e65Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.georgepickering.co.ukwww.oldblacksmiths.com
2021-12-23
51 min
Drum and Drummer
You're Not Travis Barker, You're Just Some C**t From Newquay
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: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.georgepickering.co.ukwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-16
52 min
Drum and Drummer
Oh, Lumpy
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: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.georgepickering.co.ukwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-09
32 min
Drum and Drummer
A Good Crack, A Good Pop
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: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comwww.benwhyntie.comwww.georgepickering.co.ukwww.oldblacksmiths.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-02
33 min