Drum History

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• The Gear of Steve Gadd (Part 2) with Paul Wells

  December 18, 2025 · 2 hr 7 min

  In Part 2 of our deep-dive into the gear of Steve Gadd, Paul Wells returns to unpack even more forensic-level details about one of the most influential drummers of all time. Building on the wildly popular Part 1, this episode revisits…

• New Show! The Fully Vented Podcast: The Story of Orange County Drum & Percussion

  November 12, 2025 · 44 min

  I am super excited to share with you the first episode of this great new podcast! The Fully Vented Podcast: the story of Orange County Drum & Percussion By host Jarrod Fallon and producer Evan Nagorner  New episodes premiere every…

• How Drum Sample Packs Are Created with Shawn Fields and Darrell Thorp

  November 4, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min

  In this episode, Bart talks with Shawn Fields, founder of Drumatica, and Grammy-winning audio engineer Darrell Thorp (Radiohead, Beck, Foo Fighters) about the creation of the groundbreaking Black Oyster drum sample library. Shawn shares…

• A Look at the Gear of Steve Gadd (Part 1) with Paul Wells

  October 7, 2025 · 2 hr 13 min

  In this episode of Drum History, we take an in-depth look at the legendary gear of Steve Gadd, one of the most recorded and influential drummers of all time. Our returning guest, Paul Wells (Juilliard jazz faculty, Curtis Stigers, Vince…

• Your Mind’s Ear: Dave Elitch on Sound, Gear, and Playing Without Pain

  August 12, 2025 · 50 min

  Drummer and educator Dave Elitch (The Mars Volta, Weezer, Miley Cyrus) joins me to break down why so many drummers hit a ceiling—and how to fix it with better mechanics, smarter practice, and choices that actually translate to the kit. We…

• How To Pronounce the Tough Drum Brand Names with Eric Leiderman

  February 4, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

  Ever wondered if you’ve been saying Tama, Paiste, or Sonor correctly? You’re not alone! In this episode, Late Night with Seth Meyers producer and friend to all drummer's, Eric Leiderman joins the show to settle the debate on how to…

• Drumming Insights: A look at "Drummers on Drumming" with Ben Hilzinger

  January 21, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

  We are joined by Ben Hilzinger, professional drummer and author of Drummers on Drumming, to explore the stories behind the records that shaped the legends of the drumming world. Ben shares his experiences performing with bands like Cannons…

• The History of How We Buy Drums with Gerry Porter

  December 24, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min

  In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history and evolution of buying and selling drums with special guest Gerry Porter of Hazelshould.com. From the dapper beginnings of mom-and-pop drum shops in bustling cities to the rise of…