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The Drum Social Podcast

Author: Alex Morse & Ben Bell

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Drums, Friendship & Waffle.


Get your eyes round The Drum Social Playlist!





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Alex & Ben chat about the Legendary Godfather of Groove, Dennis Chambers. From being 'discovered' at 6 years old to becoming your favourite drummers' favourite drummer - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist!Join the Player's Lounge here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat to the John Cena of drums, Brandon Blakeley. From playing Rock Band in his early days to playing around the world with Hot Mulligan.A special thanks to The Roundhouse and the Hot Mulligan Tour Bus for hosting this episode.Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist!Join the Player's Lounge here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat about the Einstein of polyrhythms, Matt Garstka. From mastering his kick pedal technique to his monster list of gear - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist!Join the Player's Lounge here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat to the Prince of Pittsburg, Caden Clinton. From touring the planet with Pool Kids to crafting Clinton Drums while hanging out at Hawthorne Drum Shop.A special thanks to the Camden Town Hotel and Pool Kids for hosting this episode.Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpod - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Check out the Drum Social Playlist!Join the Player's Lounge here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat about your hot takes in today's special episode. What is considered a breakable? Should we be performing stick tricks? Is Jazz pointless? Prepare for a hot takes playlist and Ben coming in HOT - DM abuse if you're hard enough.Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat about the off-road golf buggy metal madman, Ray Luzier. From learning drums with a certain Porcaro to mascara and custom door mats - DM abuse if you're hard enough. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist!Join the Player's Lounge here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat to the Saint of St Albans and founding member of legendary band Enter Shikari, Rob Rolfe. From the early days of travelling around in the Shikari Ferrari to their upcoming 2026 World Tour. A special thanks to The Essex Podcast Festival and Radio City Social for hosting this episode.Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpod - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Check out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat about the supernaturally inspiring Larnell Lewis. From playing his first gig at 7 years old to learning Snarky Puppy's 'We Like It Here' in 7 hours - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Videos• Coconuts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EenLubFdW7c&list=RDEMxZh2TStAvH1eXxSx3j0YUQ&index=1• Chick's Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIW72VXMPHo• Lingus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_XJ_s5IsQc&list=RDL_XJ_s5IsQc&start_radio=1Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist!Join the Player's Lounge here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat about the handsome thunderous Jon Theodore. From playing drum solos with his hands to starring in the greatest drum adverts ever made - DM abuse if you're hard enough. Videos• Ludwig Visalite 50th Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZMFFx7XhTU• Drum Solo Comp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTiPpPAIMnw&t=305s• Signature Snare Drum Advert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s51c-9MH6BQFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist!Join the Player's Lounge here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat about one of the modern greats of our time, Nate Smith. From playing along to a dying Walkman cassette player in his garage to winning 2 Grammys at the 68th Grammy Awards - DM abuse if you're hard enough.Videos• L'Académie Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8FEXI9STuc• Fearless Flyers Doc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3MTqCu9jdM• One Handed Drum Solo: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VR5kguJgPyEFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat to the coolest name in drums, Dexter Hercules. From touring Cyprus with a function band to playing stadiums with Ed Sheeran. A special thanks to The UK Drum Show for hosting this episode at the ACC Liverpool.Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpod - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Check out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat about the Brazilian Titan, Eloy Casagrande. From one of the greatest Youtube videos you will ever witness to donning his mask of multiple meanings in Slipknot. Saúde Eloy Big House - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist!Videos• Eloy at 14 Years Old: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZboeUzgD8NY• Eloy Reacting to himself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvhYcBGsTLA• Eloy at Drumeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frGudzQ8flg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview: Antonio Sanchez

Interview: Antonio Sanchez

2026-01-1401:07:13

Alex & Ben chat to the rhythmic master and real life superhero, Antonio Sanchez. From jamming with Pat Metheny in Times Square to creating one of greatest movie soundtracks ever recorded.A special thanks to The UK Drum Show for hosting this episode at the ACC Liverpool.Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpod - DM abuse if you’re hard enough.Check out the Drum Social Playlist!Join the Player's Lounge here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat about the mind bending metric modulator, Anika Nilles. From writing the heaviest drum book on Earth to playing with one of best bands in the Galaxy, Rush - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The New Year Special

The New Year Special

2026-01-0155:28

Alex & Ben celebrate a fresh start this New Year's Day. From the Modern Drummer Awards results to the first ever Drum Social Awards. The perfect hangover cure or workout soundtrack - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben celebrate another Drum Social Christmas and chat about Weezer's Pat Wilson. From Weezer's iconic music videos to Pat's frisbee catching ability - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Plus the return of a special Christmas game!Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Enjoy this Bonus Episode from the Drum Social Players' Lounge!Ben takes Alex to school in this Players' Lounge History Lesson - The History of Zildjian. From the beginning of an Empire, the first ever 'Drum Show' & the power of salt water. Stop rocking on your chair, class is in session.Join the Player's Lounge here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat to the most fashionable drummer around, Stephen Asamoah-Duah. From playing Wembley Arena with The Compozers to inspiring young drummers in the most epic ways. A special thanks to The UK Drum Show for hosting this episode at the ACC Liverpool.Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpod - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Check out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat to the Canadian Dreamboat, Brandon Toews. From spending endless hours working and practicing as a student to spending quality time with some of the world's greatest drummers - this is the Genius of Brandon Toews.A special thanks to The UK Drum Show for hosting this episode at the ACC Liverpool.Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpod - DM abuse if you’re hard enough. Check out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex & Ben chat about Alex's Ginger Prince, Aaron Gillespie. From his heavy hitting days in church, touring the world with his band Underoath to rehearsing in a stadium with Paramore - DM abuse if you’re hard enough.Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrumsocialpodCheck out the Drum Social Playlist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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