Best Cymbals Podcasts (2025)

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S13E02 - A Cymbal of Success 48:53

11d ago48:53

48:53

A Cymbal of Success The first guest of Season Thirteen makes a timely entrance and delights Drew and Sam with his wit, knowledge, joy for what he does, and a rather large helping of cheeky irreverence to boot! Robin Payne joins the Drewling Samantics boys this week and having already given the taller half of the podcast pair the immense pleasure of…

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Mary in the Window 27:56

10h ago27:56

27:56

Sleepy caffeine junkies Hanna, Andy, & Fish discuss the 2003 alleged apparition of Mary in a window at Milton Hospital. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S13E03 - All Work and No Play... 39:45

4d ago39:45

39:45

All Work and No Play... Just when you thought you knew someone, they catch you off guard you with something surprising! Drew and Sam may be pretty confident in their knowledge of each other (it’s to be expected having spent this long working together) but in this week’s show they actually learn new information about one another! Following on from a…

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The New King of the Railroad 47:45

15d ago47:45

47:45

Is Edaville Railroad cursed? Why is King Richard's Faire moving down the street? Does Fish like trains as much as Andy & Hanna think he does? Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S13E01 - Unlucky for Some 39:08

18d ago39:08

39:08

Unlucky for Some It’s Easter time and whilst some of Drewling Samantics’ faithful listeners and viewers are on the hunt for Easter Eggs and the Easter Bunny, there is no need to search for the new season of Drewling Samantics - it’s finally here, in all its glory! Yes the boys are back, despite popular demand (only joking of course!), and are ready…

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Canal Bridges Over Troubled Waters 33:20

28d ago33:20

33:20

Hanna, Andy, and Fish discuss planned extensive renovations planned for the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges, and are worried about the potential effects of budget cuts to the National Park Service to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.…

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Bird Flu Dos & Don'ts 37:29

1M ago37:29

37:29

Hanna's here to tell Fish & Andy about Plymouth's H5N1 Bird Flu epidemic. If you learn nothing from this episode, DON'T touch dead birds! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Season Twelve: Best of Drew & Sam 46:11

2M ago46:11

46:11

Season Twelve – Best of Drew & Sam This is it, truly the last Drewling Samantics show of Season Twelve! So what do we do after this finale? There are no more episodes! (Well not until Season Thirteen anyway - but more of that in due course). The simple answer of course is to enjoy this last outing, especially seeing it’s another highlights show - a…

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Season Twelve - Best of Guests 47:29

2M ago47:29

47:29

Season Twelve – Best of Guests Another season is coming to an end, and we’ve been lucky enough to experience six more action-packed and content-filled episodes where Drew and Sam welcomed visitors to the podcast. The levels of talent and quality have only been matched by the laughs, banter, fascinating facts and overall brilliance these wonderful g…

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Tales From the Zildjian Cymbal Vault 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

Special guest host Donny joins Hanna, Andy, and Fish to talk about the long, turbulent history of the Avedis Zildjian Company, a 400-year-long tale of feuding family, attempted imperial assassination, and metallurgy. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S12E13 - Affordable Awardable 45:54

2M ago45:54

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Affordable Awardable It’s the time of awards ceremonies, where new comers and regulars, remakes and rewrites, brilliance and genius are all rewarded for a job well done, and as always there have been some pleasant shocks along with the expectedly predictable results. Looking specifically at films and their budgets, in today’s episode the boys take …

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Episode 17 - Timothy Roberts clinic on "playing with authority" 49:18

2M ago49:18

49:18

Here's a little deviation from my normal content. I was recently invited to my alma mater, Appalachian State University, to give a series of talks and presentations. This is my clinic that I presented to the percussion studio. Let me know what you think!

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S12E12 - Coming Out of His Shell 46:37

2M ago46:37

46:37

Coming Out of His Shell Regular listeners and viewers of Drewling Samantics will know all about how Drew and Sam found their respective ways into the industry, with their individual paths differing quite significantly, and in this week’s episode they introduce a guest who has taken another, rather uniquely timed, step into acting. Dom Thomson is a …

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Hanna Can't Stop Thinking About Bog Iron 26:34

2M ago26:34

26:34

Andy, Fish, and special guest Donny join Hanna as she covers bog iron, the origin of the colonial iron industry, and metallic dog names. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S012E11 - What is Next for Stage and Screen? AI-AI-Oh! 39:46

3M ago39:46

39:46

What is Next for Stage and Screen? AI-AI-Oh! Don’t worry, despite what may be apparent from social media imagery, our two favourite podcasters haven’t been replaced by robot doppelgangers! But today’s episode does have a rather futuristic feel. You see in recent times two letters have caused puzzlement, consternation, hope, anger, worry, investment…

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S12E10 - Unpacking The Trunk 47:22

3M ago47:22

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Unpacking The Trunk The Drewling Samantics boys have always been great supporters of enterprising and determined creatives, so it’s no surprise that this week’s guest is one such professional. Joe Potter is an ambitious and driven producer, and his company Trunk Theatre (that just happens to have one particularly familiar actor as part of the team.…

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A Very Hungry Podcaster 39:25

3M ago39:25

39:25

Our long colonial nightmare is over! Hanna's back to tell Andy & Fish about the life of children's author Eric Carle. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S12E09 - Didn't See That Coming 41:47

3M ago41:47

41:47

Didn’t See That Coming Well Drew and Sam are really throwing a few surprises into the mix this season as in this episode they are unexpectedly united to do an in-person recording! It really is a nice surprise to see them back on the sofa together, drinks in hand and banter at the ready, and to keep the theme of unpredictability going, in this episo…

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S12E08 - Straight from the Horse's Mouth 47:39

3M ago47:39

47:39

Straight from the Horse’s Mouth Drewling Samantics fans and followers alike must feel so very lucky, as the great guests just keep on coming! Drew and Sam are fortunate of course to have worked and been associated with some wonderfully talented people, but they and the many guests that have been on the podcast are members of a very caring and dedic…

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S12E07 - Here's One I Made Earlier 38:37

3M ago38:37

38:37

Here’s One I Made Earlier Before you go looking for some sticky back plastic and fairy liquid bottles (if you know you know!) Drew and Sam haven’t turned to arts and crafts this week, rather the boys spend this episode discussing, exploring and debating the art of creating one’s own opportunities in the entertainment world. In an increasingly crowd…

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Boston Rock & The Rat 30:03

3M ago30:03

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Andy and Fish go from one rock to another as Andy covers the history of the Rathskellar, the home of Boston's rock music scene from the mid-seventies through the nineties. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S12E06 - A Fan-tastic Guest 52:20

4M ago52:20

52:20

A Fan-tastic Guest The wait is over, Drewling Samantics is back! Yes Drew and Sam have returned for the second half (or to be more precise, the next two thirds) of Season Twelve! The boys have had a great Christmas season working and celebrating, but now they’re resuming the more serious, but equally enjoyable business of bringing their fans their …

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The Pirate Ghosts of Dungeon Rock 22:33

4M ago22:33

22:33

Fish takes the reins and weaves a tale of pirates, ghosts, and buried treasure as he tells Andy about Lynn's Dungeon Rock. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Legends of Boston 30:09

4M ago30:09

30:09

With Hanna unavailable, Andy & Fish cover two of Boston's mysteries. Did they find a mummified monkey when they demolished the Boston Garden? Why is there a statue of a Viking explorer on the Commonwealth Ave. Mall? Who left these two unsupervised? All this is answered on today's Old Colony Cast! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Welling…

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Cranberry Specialty Hospital 22:29

5M ago22:29

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Cranberries are in season as Hanna takes Andy & Fish through the history of the Cranberry Specialty Hospital, from children's sanitorium, to food pantry, to urban exploration hotspot. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Talking Turkey 32:04

5M ago32:04

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Hanna, who totally knows the difference between a turkey and a pheasant, tells Andy & Fish about the bird, its flashier southern cousin, and the nightmare that is turkey flight. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S12E05 - Out with the Old 35:10

6M ago35:10

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Out with the Old Following a summer of classic plays for both our Drewling Samantics hosts, this week’s episode gives them an opportunity to discuss new writing - something the pair have also enjoyed working on in the recent past as well. From playwrights producing new plays, to TIE (Theatre In Education), and from commissioned works and competitio…

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Kilroy Was Where? 21:37

6M ago21:37

21:37

Andy takes the lead as he tells Hanna & Fish about Kilroy, the 1940s-era military meme, its local ties, and how fancy an outhouse can be. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S12E04 - Kites, Trains and Exotic Hotels 47:35

6M ago47:35

47:35

Kites, Trains and Exotic Hotels It’s guest week once again for Drew and Sam, and their visitor this time out is the brilliant Tiran Aakel, who is clearly conquering the stage both on tour and in town! Tiran is a wonderful actor of great depth and character, with a career spanning several decades, but most recently having been involved in some moder…

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S12E03 - Situations are Changing 36:54

6M ago36:54

36:54

Situations are Changing After a brilliant visitor last week - the wonderful Jonathan Carlton, their first guest of the season no less - Drew and Sam are back in duo mode today, bringing us another content-filled thrill ride of epic podcast proportions! This week’s chat, and of course the inevitable banter, involves something very close to their hea…

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S12E02 - River Deep, Mountain High(Heels!) 59:57

6M ago59:57

59:57

River Deep, Mountain High(Heels!) Drew and Sam are feeling grateful and excited in equal measure this week, as for the first time in Season Twelve they are lucky enough to be joined by a brilliant visitor - and what a way to start the guest visits! Jonathan Carlton is an extremely talented performer with numerous West End shows under his belt, incl…

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His Friends Call Him Eddie Poe 37:44

7M ago37:44

37:44

Hanna, Andy, and Fish cover the life, career, and mysterious death of native Bostonian, writer, and guy who was way more athletic and outgoing than we've been led to believe, Edgar Allen Poe. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Episode 16 - Chad Anderson (Cymbalholics) 1:22:26

7M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Chad Anderson of Cymbalholics joins Timothy to talk about the forum, the late Mike Skiba, and the current trend of indie cymbalsmithing.

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S12E01 - Feels Good to be Back, Dozen It 39:30

7M ago39:30

39:30

Feels Good to be Back, Dozen It Finally the wait is over... they are back! Yes, the Drewling Samantics boys have returned for their much anticipated and eagerly awaited twelfth season! The last couple of months or so have certainly seemed to drag on without Drew and Sam popping up with some podcast fun every week, and clearly they have missed chatt…

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Our Vampire Cousin 26:52

7M ago26:52

26:52

Did vampires stalk the night in southern New England? Were the deceased stalking their families from beyond the grave? Hanna, Andy, and Fish dig into the New England Vampire Panic. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Tales of Burial Hill Remastered 46:34

8M ago46:34

46:34

We return to Burial Hill and several OCC firsts- Hanna's first full episode, and Andy's first jump ahead in the story! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Happy (Belated) Birthday, Lucy Stone 26:58

8M ago26:58

26:58

Join Hanna, Andy, and Fish as they celebrate the (belated) birthday of abolitionist and suffragette Lucy Stone, the first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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MAS, The Robot Mayflower 27:11

9M ago27:11

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Hanna, Andy, & Fish cover the journey of a robot boat from one Plymouth to another. Intro Music is from "Across the Line" by The Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Season Eleven: Best of Drew & Sam 53:27

9M ago53:27

53:27

Season Eleven – Best of Drew & Sam Whenever the fifteenth episode of the season comes around Drew and Sam know that it really has come to the end, and at that point they know there are only two things left to do - to look forward excitedly to the next season and (something just as exciting) to look back and choose their favourite moments and highli…

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The OCC Catches Olympic Fever! 41:50

9M ago41:50

41:50

Spiraling off a discussion of Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, Hanna, Andy, and Fish cover the Bay State's contributions to Team USA. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Season Eleven: Best of Guests 1:00:31

9M ago1:00:31

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Season Eleven – Best of Guests What an outstanding array of visitors it is that has graced Drewling Samantics this season! From stage and screen, in front of and behind the camera, acting, directing and producing, and sometimes doing many of these simultaneously, what an unbelievable amount of talent there has been filling the guest spots and telli…

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S11E13 - Target Audience 32:34

10M ago32:34

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Target Audience It’s the last Drew and Sam episode of Season 11, and in this season finale they are singing the praises of their audience members - or at least appreciating the variety and quirks that different groups of patrons can bring. Love them or hate them (with the latter only occurring on very rare occasions of course!) there would be no po…

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The Lore and History of Clark's Island 33:44

10M ago33:44

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Hanna answers Andy's question of "What's that island in Plymouth Harbor?" with a talk about its Pilgrim history, the one day you can visit, and a vague understanding of "walking distance." Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S11E12 - Falling into Place 48:05

10M ago48:05

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Falling into Place Season Eleven of Drewling Samantics is almost over - where has the time gone?! Indeed, today’s episode is the last time in the season that the chaps are visited by a guest, and it’s safe to say they are ending with a bang! Pete Løvstrøm has had a fascinating career, and that is putting it lightly. Starting out he chanced his arm …

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S11E11 - Labour of Love? 38:37

10M ago38:37

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Labour of Love? Well, it has been a very busy time lately hasn’t it! A general election in the UK, football’s European Championships and the Copa America, Wimbledon, and an election in France to name but a few big recent events. Drew and Sam have been very busy performing and rehearsing too, and even PicNick is busy (well he’s on holiday, but he wo…

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Massachusetts' Native Flamingo 24:23

10M ago24:23

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Hanna takes inspiration from our last recording and covers the work of Don Featherstone, the artist behind the iconic pink plastic bird. Intro music isBy Inebri-Art

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S11E10 - Three Shows are Better than One 41:27

10M ago41:27

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Three Shows are Better than One The wonderful thing about the entertainment business is the opportunities and challenges it presents, and the joy that is to be had in enjoying and conquering them. If it weren’t for enterprising and creative people it could be said there would be no ‘Arts’. This week’s guest is a perfect example of just that – Su Gi…

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S11E09 - The Show Can't Go On 35:54

10M ago35:54

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The Show Can’t Go On This week we join Drew and Sam for the 159th episode of Drewling Samantics. Not necessarily a notable anniversary it’s true, but it is an achievement that the boys have kept this show going solidly, despite often being inundated with work, having personal commitments, regularly needing to change locations, and taking into accou…

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Plymouth Rock Revisited 47:20

11M ago47:20

47:20

As we approach Hanna's 100th episode, we return to her first, where she tells Fish & Andy about Plymouth Rock's dubious origin and its critical role in the American Revolution! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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S11E08 - Drums, Drama and Drizzle 46:34

11M ago46:34

46:34

Drums, Drama and Drizzle No disguises or imposters this week on Drewling Samantics, just another visiting talent and friend to share experiences and stories with our happy hosts! The chaps are delighted to welcome Andrew Lindfield this week, who shares his journey through the business with them, spreading knowledge and joy on the way. Despite early…

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