Podcast
Drum Candy
Hosted by Drum Factory Direct chief creative officer Mike Dawson, Drum Candy is the definitive podcast for gear-obsessed drummers with an insatiable hunger for non-stop shop talk. Each episode will include product demos and interviews with the world's top drummers, builders, producers, and product designers. Shell types, bearing edges, snare wires, hoop shootouts, tuning, muffling... every component of the drumset and drum sounds gets dissected, discussed, tested, and reviewed here on Drum Candy.
- Episodes
- 152
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 56 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 2 weeks ago
Episodes
152 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 22 min
Gorilla Biscuits' Luke Abbey
Show notes
Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, hardware, and more at drumfactorydirect.com.
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41 min
Mt. Joy's Sotiris Eliopoulos (Audio Only Version)
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41 min
Mt. Joy's Sotiris Eliopoulos
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We caught up with Mt. Joy drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos backstage before a show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh to talk about his gear, pre-show warm-up, tour prep, and more.
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1 hr 23 min
Chris Hornbrook of Poison the Well
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27 min
Band of Horses' Creighton Barrett
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We caught up with Creighton Barrett of indie rock band Band of Horses while they were touring through Pittsburgh in support of the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Everything All the Time.
Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
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21 min
August Burns Red's Matt Greiner
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Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, hoops, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com. This week on the Drum Candy Podcast, we sit down with Matt Greiner, a founding member of the metalcore band August Burns Red. As a respected drummer in the heavy metal scene, Matt shares insights into his setup and daily routine.
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32 min
Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Power, Snarky Puppy) Talks Drums, Food, Touring, and More
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This week on the Drum Candy Podcast, we sit down with the incredible musician Nikki Glaspie before a show at the Roxian Theater in Pittsburgh with her band, the Nth Power, in support of Snarky Puppy. In this candid drummer interview, Nikki shares her go-to touring meal, insight into her life on the road, and a rundown of her drumset. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in drums and the life of a touring artist!
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37 min
PASIC50 Report: Interviews with UK Great Ash Soan and Nashville Drummer Matt Billingslea
Show notes
Shop for drum parts, sticks, heads, accessories, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
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1 hr 10 min
Lagwagon's Dave Raun
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Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
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52 min
Mudvayne's Matt McDonough on Touring, Physical Fitness, and More (Drum Candy Podcast)
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Shop for drum parts, heads, sticks, accessories, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
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57 min
10 Reasons to Love Omar Hakim (Weather Report, Sting, Daft Punk)
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Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share ten of their favorite tracks by pop/jazz/fusion/rock drumming great Omar Hakim.
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1 hr 8 min
Punk Rock Drums With Rancid's Branden Steineckert
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Shop the widest selection of drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
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1 hr 23 min
Endorsements and Artist Marketing with Aaron Vishria of D'Addario
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Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
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1 hr 8 min
"Drummers on Drummers" With Ben Hilzinger (Eve6, Cannons, Big Fat Snare Drum)
Show notes
Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
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57 min
10 Reasons to Love Steve Jordan (Rolling Stones, John Mayer, etc.)
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Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share ten of their favorite recordings featuring drummer/producer/musical director Steve Jordan.
Filmed before a live studio audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop.
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56 min
10 Reasons to Love Bill Stewart
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Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 of their favorite recordings from modern jazz great Bill Stewart's extensive discography. This episode was filmed before a live audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop in McKees Rocks, PA.
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1 hr 12 min
10 Reasons to Love Paul Motian
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Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and David Throckmorton share their favorite excerpts from the extensive discography of legendary modern jazz drummer, composer, and band leader Paul Motian.
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1 hr 2 min
10 Reasons to Love Al Foster
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Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share and discuss their favorite moments in modern jazz great Al Foster's discography.
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1 hr 12 min
UK Drummer/Producer Malcolm Catto (Little Barrie, Heliocentrics, DJ Shadow, etc.)
Season 7, Episode 10
Show notes
Shop for drum parts, accessories, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.
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38 min
Special Episode! Portraits in Jazz: Big Sid Catlett with Thomas Wendt and Kenny Washington
Season 7, Episode 9
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Host Thomas Wendt and guest artist Kenny Washington discuss the legacy and impact of early jazz/big band great Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett. The second half of the episode features an excerpt from a recent drum clinic conducted by Thomas on the basics of jazz brush technique.
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