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DRUMS?#041 - What Goes Around Comes Around?Reed reports back on playing with Say Anything for the first time in 8 years, we answer some voicemail, we talk about who we have seen watching us side stage, older music from our youth is coming back around to the youth of today, and Nate issues a public apology to drummers.This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-08-1155 min
DRUMS?#040 - Jordan Butcher (Copeland, The Weather, Ex-DRUMS? Co-Host)As we celebrate 1 year (!) of this podcast, it's only fitting that we are back with our dear friend and former co-host, Jordan Butcher. We cover an array of topics including Colbert and the business of Late Night, the Coldplay Kiss-Cam, standing in lines, best and worst airports, a little bit of drums, 1900Rugrat, and Black Sabbath.This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-08-041h 00DRUMS?#039 - Pickleball is Putt-Putt?We're back after some scheduling SNAFUs and open with some tennis talk, but do not fret - we do talk eventually talk about drums thanks to a listener calling in with a question. We also hit on click tracks, Nate needs new cymbals, and we confess our in-flight preferences and bring Lou in for his take.This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/Also, we are technically not verbally or financially sponsored by Cayson Candles, but if you live anywhere and need...
2025-06-301h 04DRUMS?#038 - Spoiler Alert?We decide that everyone needed our opinions on AI, conspiracies, and M. Night Shyamalan movies, then we talk to Lou plus a special guest and learn that inverted paradiddles are real.This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-06-0953 min
DRUMS?#037 - Mike Robinson (Say Anything, Oliver Tree, Chain Gang of 1974)We're lovin' it! After we issue an apology to Mike (Mark?), we chat with him about finding Food On Tour, his go-to McDonald's order, landing work as a drummer in the age of social media, the new Say Anything album, Mike and Nate have both been replaced by Travis Barker, Mike names the source of his anxiety as a professional drummer, and we name albums and drummers that influenced us.Follow Mike: instagram.com/mikerobinsonFollow Food On Tour: instagram.com/foodontourpod
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2025-05-261h 14DRUMS?#036 - That'll Save the Record?We talk about drumming with accessories, drumming shirtless, and the struggle of playing backline kits/gear, Lou tells us what he looks for in a drummer and shares what he learned from the great Steve Albini, and now Ben has to apologize to Mike Robinson.This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-05-191h 09DRUMS?#035 - Welcome to Flavortown?Rise and shine! We catch Reed at 5am from San Francisco, we give props to Guy Fieri and all things Flavortown, we talk about the struggles and persecution of wearing tight jeans in the late 90s and early 2000s, staying grounded in the internet age, and then we chat with Lou about wood allergies and hanging out with people you don’t like.This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-05-121h 03DRUMS?#034 - I Love All the Moms?We talk about our sleep habits, Nate being the unofficial Warped Tour Barista, how we spent our per diems on tour, Reed's getting back in the drum saddle for some shows, we discuss modern heavy music, Lou comes in hot, and we end it kinda cold with a special message for moms. Happy Mother's Day!This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-05-0543 min
DRUMS?#033 - Kenny Bridges (Moneen, Dashboard Confessional, Say Anything)We chat with our favorite Canadian guitarist maybe a little too much about his band, C*nter, but then we dive more into his musical journey, from forming Moneen (turns out we’ve been mispronouncing it for years), going on a hiatus, and now writing new songs (exclusive!), Kenny explains how Say Anything drove him to drink, Reed and Kenny reminisce over their Grand Canyon adventure and playing together in Say Anything, we get nerdy talking about drums, Kenny’s experience drum teching, and we give Ringo the credit that he deserves, Kenny has to dial back the theatrics whil...
2025-04-281h 38DRUMS?#032 - Take it to the Bridge?We talk to Nate about re-recording drums for Anberlin's "Never Take Friendship Personal" 20 years later, we discuss being present, the business of merch, and we get Lou back to close with "A Lil Lou'll Do Ya."This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-03-3155 minDRUMS?#031 - Drum Circles?Another short one! This time we gain Nate but lose Lou, Nate shares his magical moment with Tyler the Creator in San Diego, and we take voicemails and contemplate joining drum circles after hearing a special message from Ben's sister.This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-03-2434 min
DRUMS?#030 - Connor Denis (Beartooth)We bond with Connor over being Floridians, Nick Cannon is solely responsible for Connor’s drumming career, he explains the dynamics of playing in Beartooth and with pyro, getting drum lessons from Aaron Gillespie of Underoath, thriving on drum solos, his Three Levels of On-Stage Mistakes (copyright pending), why you only need one type of crash cymbal, and regrettably having a 20” floor tom.--Follow Connor: instagram.com/connordenis
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2025-03-171h 17DRUMS?#029 - Short and Sweet?We catch Nate for a couple minutes while he's on tour and then we lose him to poor reception (sponsored by a telecom provider?), Ben and Reed panic and bring in Lou to keep the energy up, and then chaos ensues.This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-03-1028 min
DRUMS?#028 - Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday)Another singer! We talk to Adam about being a gearhead, his prized Wurlitzer collection, implementing vocal pedals, moving from North Carolina to join Taking Back Sunday as their bassist(!), finding confidence in becoming the lead singer, Nate thought Adam was cool AF with a shaved head and cigarette, Adam discusses making music with Ben in Fucking Whatever and the creative freedom that side projects can bring, he talks about Fred Mascherino joining Taking Back Sunday on stage for the first time in 17 years, and we consider staging group cry sessions.--Follow Adam: instagram.com...
2025-03-031h 12DRUMS?#027 - Living In A Band Van Down By The River?Buckle up! We share plenty of stories about the beloved band van, we answer listener voicemails, Lou delivers with an extended "A Lil' Lou'll Do Ya" segment on why we should go on a cruise and buy Everclear merch out of pity, and Lou and Ben recount their magical evening with Eddie Vedder.This episode is verbally sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC, go to http://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-02-241h 13
DRUMS?#026 - Matt Greiner (August Burns Red)Our first metal drummer! We go deep with Matt to discuss his home practice space, drum teaching and his new Double Bass Master Class (coming soon!), Nate and Reed bond with Matt about being homeschoolers and share stories about when they met him, Matt shares his childhood epiphany about playing drums, his method for removing mental blocks, writing drum parts and recording, he describes his signature Zildjian blast bell, playing double bass at church, growing up on a farm, and he shares his perspective in watching Nate impale his eye with a drumstick live.--...
2025-02-171h 24DRUMS?#025 - Hey DJ! Play Our Songs?We look back at our respective catalogues and pick the songs/drum parts we are proud of, we consider self-editing and self-awareness, Reed talks about being a competitive gymnast, the pressure of performing solo, and how it can relate to drumming, we fear playing drum parts not written by drummers, we consider the endless hustle of the music industry, and we close with "A Lil' Lou'll Do Ya."To hear some of the songs mentioned on this episode go to: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4B7uXj7KNQjYin6oa1Sctt?si=HAt0vXa4SECp13dPwvzHjw...
2025-02-101h 00
DRUMS?#024 - Josh Wills (Story Of The Year)Back to drummers! We babble with Josh Wills about how Story Of The Year got their start and their career ever since, his early days as an air drummer, the golden age of limitless drum customization, Josh has known Nate since he was a wee lad, we never feel like the best drummer on any tour, John Feldmann tried to kick Josh out of the band, and we consider using catheters until the day we die (get it?) to save time on bathroom breaks.--Follow Josh: instagram.com/josh_wills29
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2025-02-031h 08DRUMS?#023 - We Don't Have a Problem?This week we talk about the wonders of non-alcoholic beer, cursing, subtitles, spinnin' on the Zyn, the placebo effect, teaching drums, Nate wants to use two sets of hi-hats, Zach Bryan is a fan of Reed’s old band Tallhart, we beg for any sponsors we can get, then we take voicemails and debut our new segment, “A Little Lou’ll Do Ya” with Louis DeFabrizio.This episode is technically sponsored by Lou Moves You. If you live in NYC go to: https://www.loumovesyou.com/
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2025-01-2748 min
DRUMS?#022 - Matty Mullins (Anberlin, Memphis May Fire)Our first guest singer! We chat with Matty Mullins about being organized on and off the road, the pursuit of not waking up to Rick and Morty in the front bus lounge, mental health and sobriety, shopping at Ross and expressing your style, how he went from falling in love at an Anberlin show to eventually becoming their new lead singer, why Christians hate the new Anberlin, and he makes a case to go broke for pyro.--If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is help. Visit samhsa.gov to...
2025-01-201h 21DRUMS?#021 - Drummin' with the Sickness?We might be past the statute of limitations to wish you a Happy New Year according to Mr. Larry David, but who cares! This week we mourn the loss of Jordan (he's alive as far as we know), explain why we haven't put out an episode for the last couple weeks, we get down and drum with the sickness, Nate sets his head on fire, we can't play like Akira Jimbo, and we talk about plans for the podcast moving forward.
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2025-01-1358 min
DRUMS?#020 - Every Piece of My Triple Dipper?Jordan's last episode! We tell a couple of gross stories, Nate is in Chicago playing a show, getting too high, Nate watched Civil War, we listen to a couple of voicemails, a day off at Chili’s, Sleep Token, bands with masks, the best Christmas movies, and we sing you a carol.
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2024-12-231h 04DRUMS?#019 - We're Grape Nuts?The four of us chat about fruit, they spray the tomatoes with Dr. Pepper, how much does drum hardware cost, in defense of flat-base stands, Jordan and Nate make a deal, the Spotify Wrapped, we get sort of philosophical about how music is genre-less, Moana 2, Wicked, Timmy Chal*met and Anne Hath*way ruin everything, bass players we've played with, Reed has never believed in Santy Clause, chicken legs, and the 13 year old Nate voice is back.
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2024-12-0953 min
DRUMS?#018 - Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World)Long time coming! We chat with Zach Lind of Jimmy Eat World about Ska bars, how they've stayed together for so long, getting dropped from Capitol, making Bleed American, learning to play with a click, working with Gil Norton, the song he wishes they'd put on a record, being a band for 30 years, his love for Bill Berry of REM, they've had some cool people help along the way, David Bazan, teching his own drums in the studio, and his current setup. —Follow Zach: instagram.com/zlind76
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2024-12-021h 16DRUMS?#017 - Quepisode?Shorty this week. I would apologize, but Nate said to never say we were sorry. We listen to some voicemails and talk about drum sizes, muffling, and seeing good shows.—
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2024-11-2521 minDRUMS?#016 - The Big Mac Index?We're back! We do literally 20 minutes on the history of the pricing for the Big Mac, Nate is a 4 item guy, Crunchwrap reins supreme, nutrition facts, the best and worst backline kits, David Letterman, playing late night, acrylic drums, remember Peavey drums and First Act guitars?, we have a couple of voicemails, boys speak in rhythm, more Jimmy Eat World talk, Ben is Emo royalty, we make fun of Coldplay for a while, and Jordan is leaving the pod soon.—
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2024-11-181h 11DRUMS?#015 - Boo Humbug?Recorded on the spookiest day of the year. We talk about we all wear a mask, Reed hurt his eye, it's giving double click, full stop, we must end the use of the penny, we listen to a few voicemails, uh oh the hard drive, Gene Simmons, give me the money Lebowski, Stephen King, drummers that are dead, and we do 20 minutes on Tom Hanks and stick bags.—
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2024-11-041h 00
DRUMS?#014 - Ben Barter (Lorde, Sky Ferreira)We talk to Ben Barter from his new home studio in LA about how he’s from New Zealand, building his space, learning to record, playing a lot of electronic triggers with Lorde, his preference is neither, it would be sick to not even have a crash, bleeding from his head during a show, how he got the Lorde gig, Espresso Jazz, Mr. Bean, buying vintage gear, we deep on nostalgia and how it relates to house music, and we do some monitor mix talk.—Follow Ben: instagram.com/ben_barter/
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2024-10-281h 02DRUMS?#013 - Lucky Thirteen?Our luckiest episode! We talk about all drum parts are the same, Nate has technical difficulties, we go deep on the kick pattern, wood snares are stupid, touring with a sewing machine, we answer some questions, and it gets a little chippy when we talk about the best records from a few bands, and what bands are underrated. —
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2024-10-211h 03
DRUMS?#012 - Josh Eppard (Coheed and Cambria)We talk to Josh Eppard from Coheed and Cambria about how they got signed, the only thing that matters is the perfect demo, Woodstock ‘94, being the odd man out in their scene, me and the guys over here at the office, hearing Thursday for the first time, his journey to get sober and re-join the band, he’s one Oreo Pie away from saying “f*ck it,” playing open-handed and tilting his cymbals.—If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is help. Visit samhsa.gov to learn more. For more on Josh's story, visit drum...
2024-10-141h 11DRUMS?#011 - I Don’t Wanna Wear Ronnie As A Skin Suit?We do a half hour on The Killers, we listen to some voicemails, we talk about throne position and the snare throw-off, the companies would prefer you do that actually, Ben must be denied access to the sound effects, they played Degausser twice, cymbal shields, and the four of us have never hung out. —
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2024-10-0757 min
DRUMS?#010 - James McAlister (Taylor Swift, Sufjan Stevens)We talk to James from his home studio in Los Angeles about making a cameo in Twisters, the biggest camera he’s ever seen, the country shuffle played fast but quiet, taking a call on his Razor flip phone, being from Oklahoma, recording at home, Kaboom (oops!), he defends Bob Dylan, Jim Keltner, and James is a blues dad. —Follow James: instagram.com/900x
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2024-09-301h 10DRUMS?#009 - You’ve got questions? We’ve got half-answers?We respond to your Instagram questions and listen to a couple your voicemail messages. It's feeling more like a radio morning show around here every day.—
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2024-09-231h 00
DRUMS?#008 - Chris Guglielmo (Bayside)We chat with Chris about is the new Alien good, he just played a one-off show, playing with Matt Rubano, they had sparklers in their dessert, we talk more about When We Were Young, how he joined Bayside, Villapiano's, giving up tattooing, how his love for cycling effects his playing, and we go deep on the the musicality of drumming.—Follow Chris: instagram.com/lyttlechris
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2024-09-1653 minDRUMS?#007 - To Producer Or Not To Producer?We go deep on a few different aspects of drumming and being in a band. The four of us chat about listening back in the booth, we get the to the bottom of when and when not to use a producer, Jordan finally understands that the internet is bad, never respond to the idiots in the comments!, we each discuss the songs that turned us into drummers, Jimmy Eat World, and Nate sings us a cute little song.—
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2024-09-0950 min
DRUMS?#006 - Tim Very (Manchester Orchestra)We chat about does a young gymnast get sponsors, Nate is the mayor of When We Were Young, being in a band is like dating, out of the kindness of his heart, Ben dropped a stick in Nashville, Reed had a stalker, summoned by Travis Barker, playing for the song, Manchester’s writing process, and butt kickers.—Follow Tim: instagram.com/timverydrums
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2024-09-021h 04DRUMS?#005 - He's Better Than Bob?Here’s one for you! We chat about Ben's nice coil, meeting music celebs, "why wouldn't you," Nate panics in Australia, meeting Owen Wilson, old man Chapin, remixes and covers are rarely better, Nine Inch Nails, Bob Dylan sucks, old man Burnett, hawk tuah!, tour pranks, band names, and we have a phone number!—
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2024-08-2653 min
DRUMS?#004 - Emily Retsas (Phoebe Bridgers, Kim Gordon)We chat with Emily Retsas from Phoebe Bridgers’ band about getting gigs via text message, no refined sugar in this house, the bassist and drummer connection, playing for Kim Gordon, bread on the pedal board, crushes in the audience, she's forklift certified, and Australia.—Follow Emily: instagram.com/emilyretsas
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2024-08-1954 minDRUMS?#003 - The Seahorse Capital Of The World?Just the four of us chat about Emo night, Nate is sort of on tour, House of Blues, the times have changed, Pogs, the first show we ever saw, meeting Dan Aykroyd and a moon man, stinky wine is good, and Reed can't find anywhere to potty.—
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2024-08-1247 min
DRUMS?#002 - Riley Breckenridge (Thrice, Less Art)We chat with Riley Breckenridge from Thrice about playing barefoot, the click is 120db, using Asana to write songs, "chuggy thump x8," a butt on top of your butt, teching for Weezer & Jimmy Eat World, and we do a little gear talk. —Follow Riley: instagram.com/rileybreck
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2024-08-0456 minDRUMS?#001 - Hot Rods and a Z Custom?Episode one! We talk about why we started this podcast, Ska without horns, gYmBoi100, hitting hard as a confidence replacement, how we started playing drums, our first drum kits, full kit please, and Reed says ”drums” like The Tool Man.—
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2024-07-2358 min