Best The Panic Panel Podcasts (2025)

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The Drum Panel: Master Rights, Mid-Gig Panic, and the Myth of “Making It” 45:01

13d ago45:01

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming, powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. In this episode of The Drum Panel, I’m joined by my co-host Eric Urrea (Marina City) for a laid-back but honest conversation about drumming, the music industry, self-worth, and everything in between. We had originally planned to bring on a guest, but when that fell through, we dec…

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The Drum Panel: Pocket, Pep Talks & Paris Regrets 49:39

6d ago49:39

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming, powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. In this part two episode, I continue my deep-dive chat with co-host Eric Urrea (Marina City) — picking up right where last week’s marathon conversation left off. Today we discuss: The most useful failures musicians face (and how to reframe them) Why “pocket” means something differ…

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Adventures Assemble Episode 7: Plotting Nerdy Adventures and Building a Nerdy Empire 19:05

10d ago19:05

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I'm back from Japan and not going anywhere this week—except deep into YouTube land. In this episode, I share my mission to grow the Adventures Assemble YouTube channel from just 12 subscribers to the magical 1,000 needed to unlock monetization. I'm talking content strategy, upcoming nerdy adventures, and the weird, wonderful places I’m planning to …

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Adventures Assemble Episode 6: Kyoto Regrets, Udon Rewards, and the Curse of Celebration Sickness 25:14

18d ago25:14

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I’m back from Japan! In this episode, I recover (barely) from the post-Star Wars Celebration plague and take you through the final stretch of my two-week nerd adventure across Japan. I recap my day trips to Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe—including sacred deer, curry that broke the internet, and the Osaka fried food fantasy known as kushikatsu. Plus, I share…

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The Drum Panel: Trash Can Lids, Technique Traps, and Amateur Traits 39:16

20d ago39:16

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming, powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. In this episode of The Drum Panel, host Ben Hilzinger is joined by Sterling Laws and Fred Eltringham for an insightful roundtable on all things DRUM. Meet the Panelists: Sterling Laws: Grammy-nominated drummer from the Pacific Northwest, now based in Los Angeles, known for collabo…

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Adventures Assemble Episode 5: Sick in Japan: Star Wars Celebration, Ramen, and Rolling With It 25:55

27d ago25:55

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✏️ Episode Description: In this deeply personal episode of Adventures Assemble, I check in from Osaka with a raw and real update on my first week in Japan. From the highs of epic ramen and electric baseball games to the lows of jet lag and a 102° fever, it’s been a wild ride—and not quite the one I expected. I talk about attending Star Wars Celebra…

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Big Fat Five: David Garibaldi (Tower of Power) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 41:13

27d ago41:13

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming…a podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. I’m back with another installed of Big Fat Five — a segment of the podcast where we dive into the five records that shaped the way great drummers approach their craft. My name is Ben Hilzinger and today’s guest is someone whose playing and educational work has impacted me…

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Am I Failing My Kids? 27:08

1M ago27:08

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Episode 1: Am I Failing My Kids? Welcome to Parenthood Panic — the podcast where messy moments meet real talk. In our very first episode, we dive into one of the biggest fears parents face: Am I failing my kids? Join Maya, Ty, Chris, and Renee as they share honest stories, relatable struggles, and surprising wins that prove you’re probably doing be…

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Big Fat Five: Jacopo Volpe (Post Malone, Salmo, Damiano David) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 25:28

1M ago25:28

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We’re back with another installment of the Big Fat Five—where I invite on a drummer that inspires me to break down the five records that shaped their voice behind the kit. My name is Ben Hilzinger and today’s guest is Jacopo Volpe. Born and raised in Italy, Jaco has played with Vanilla Sky, Post Malone, Damiano David, The Bloody Beetroots, Salmo, P…

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The Drum Panel: From Garibaldi to Game Show 52:30

1M ago52:30

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Welcome back to The Drum Panel—a roundtable-style discussion on all things drums. This week, I’m joined—as almost always—by my co-host Eric Urrea, and today’s special guest is Jeremy Taggart: longtime drummer for Our Lady Peace and co-host of the Taggart and Torrens podcast, where he blends his love of music, comedy, and all things Canadian. At the…

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CTC 15.04.25: Football superstitions, Wrestlemania, and Death Row Meals 1:03:00

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Big Fat Five: Sam Cohen (Glitter Party) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 41:40

2M ago41:40

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What is up!? We’re back with another installment of Big Fat Five, where I invite on drummers who’ve inspired me to break down the five records that helped shape their unique voice behind the kit. This week’s guest is Sam Cohen—a Canadian drummer who, much like Marco Kleebauer a few weeks back, popped up on my Explore Page and instantly caught my ea…

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Adventures Assemble Episode 4: The Final Countdown Before Japan! 20:53

2M ago20:53

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In this episode, I’m just 48 hours away from getting on a plane to Japan—and I’m feeling a wild mix of excitement and nerves! I break down my full itinerary, from Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo to day trips out of Osaka, a visit to Hiroshima, and wrapping it all up in Kanazawa. I’ve got my ticket, passport, money, and smartphone—everything else I’l…

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CMU, Brick and River Rock Foundations And What You Need To Know! 19:17

2M ago19:17

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Send us a text John Laforme and YC with SoCal Seismic Foundation discuss the pros and cons of CMU (concrete masonry unit), brick and River rock foundations. They note that many older CMU foundations are hollow and difficult to retrofit, while brick foundations are often unreinforced and non retrofit-able. They emphasize the importance of inspecting…

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Adventures Assemble Episode 3: Two Weeks to Go—Planning, Panels, and Panic! 18:33

2M ago18:33

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It’s officially happening—I'm just two weeks away from heading to Japan for Star Wars Celebration 2025! In this episode, I talk through everything I’ve got planned so far (and everything I still need to figure out). From panel reservations that didn’t go my way to plotting late-night food tours in Tokyo, the itinerary is finally starting to come to…

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The 5 Pillars of Drumming 50:45

2M ago50:45

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What is up?! Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming — a podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. My name is Ben Hilzinger, and today’s episode is a little different. A few months ago, I was sent a book by drummer and educator Mark Feldman — founder of Bang! The Drum School. The book is called Drumming Decoded: The Secret Code to Quickly Go From Newbie …

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Three Weeks to Tokyo: Star Wars Celebration 2025 Plans and Panic 28:44

2M ago28:44

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Description: In this second episode of Adventures Assemble, I’m just three weeks away from boarding a plane to Tokyo for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025—and wow, there’s still a LOT to figure out. Join me as I talk through the panel reservation madness, what’s been announced so far, and my thoughts on all things Star Wars—from the original trilogy…

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The Drum Panel: What IS Rock?, Social Anxiety & "Networking" as a Drummer 52:15

2M ago52:15

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Episode 13 of The Drum Panel Welcome to The Drum Panel—a show where a rotating group of professional drummers engages in roundtable discussions pertaining to all things DRUM. For today's panel, we have my co-host Eric Urrea and special returning guest, Mike Robinson. Today we discuss: What the hell does it mean to be "rock"? Dealing with social anx…

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Cut The Chat 01.04.25: Scamming Pastors, Summer Motives & Teedra Moses in London 1:12:22

2M ago1:12:22

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Adventures Assemble Begins: Star Wars, Japan, and Controlled Chaos 25:52

2M ago25:52

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Welcome to the very first episode of Adventures Assemble! I’m Ryan Hecht, and I’m heading to Japan for Star Wars Celebration 2025—and no, I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing. This podcast isn’t a polished guide from a seasoned world traveler—it’s a real-time journey from someone figuring it out as he goes. In this episode, I introduce the show…

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Big Fat Five: Marco Kleebauer (Drummer/Producer) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 55:49

2M ago55:49

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This is another installment of Big Fat Five, a segment where I ask some of my favorite drummers to break down five records that had a major impact on their approach to music. This week, I’m joined by Marco Kleebauer—an Austrian drummer and producer who very recently popped up on my Instagram Explore page… and instantly peaked my interest. His drumm…

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CTC 25.03.25: Road Rage, Ace's Texas Recap and Football Hooligans 1:06:40

2M ago1:06:40

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Big Fat Five: Dee Simone (Doechii, Alison Wonderland, Madame Gandhi) Shares Her top 5 Influential Records 45:37

3M ago45:37

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This is another installment of Big Fat Five, a segment where I ask some of my favorite drummers to break down five records that had a major impact on their approach to music. Today, I’m joined by Dee Simone, a Bay Area-raised dummer currently based in Los Angeles. She’s funky, powerful, dynamic, and incredibly versatile behind the kit. I have to gi…

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CTC: Anti-social kids, BRIT & MOBO's recap, Vybz Kartel at Wireless 1:11:03

3M ago1:11:03

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***Recorded 4th March '25***Rate, subscribe, comment!www.instagram.com/cutthechat/...www.instagram.com/djace/?hl=enwww.instagram.com/damonno1bar...www.instagram.com/leelittlema...www.instagram.com/femioyenira...By Cut the chat

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Lets be Clear About Post & Pier Repair! 10:41

3M ago10:41

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Send us a text The posts and piers under your home support the foundation and floor structure of your house. They help distribute the weight of the home evenly to the ground, preventing sagging, shifting, or structural failure. Specifically, they support: John Laforme and YC from SoCal seismic construction discuss the importance of posts, piers, an…

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The Drum Panel: Self-Promotion, Authenticity in Pop Gigs, and the Double Pedal Dilemma 42:23

3M ago42:23

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Episode 12 of The Drum Panel Welcome to The Drum Panel—a show where a rotating group of professional drummers engages in roundtable discussions pertaining to all things DRUM. Today, we've got two fantastic guests joining the conversation: First up is Eric Leiderman. Eric is a producer at Late Night with Seth Meyers, where for years he oversaw the r…

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Efflorescence Vs Spalling Vs Your Foundation 17:13

3M ago17:13

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Send us a text John Laforme and YC of SoCal Seismic discuss foundation issues such as efflorescence and spalling. Efflorescence is white mineral deposits from moisture intrusion, while spalling is concrete crumbling. They emphasize the importance of proper foundation inspections and testing, such as the pen test, to assess the sturdiness of foundat…

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Big Fat Five: Fred Eltringham (Sheryl Crow) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 46:39

3M ago46:39

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This week’s guest is Fred Eltringham! If you listened to our recent episode with Sterling Laws, you heard Fred get a lot of love as one of Sterling’s five picks—so it was an honor to finally have him on the show himself. And I gotta say…his voice is so soothing and calm. Puts mine to shame. Fred has been playing with Sheryl Crow since 2012, but his…

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Seismic Retrofitting Your Homes Foundation ( Yes I Mean Bolting It Down! ) 19:15

3M ago19:15

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Send us a text Seismic retrofitting your foundation is crucial if you live in an earthquake-prone area. Here’s why it’s a smart investment: 1. Protect Your Home from Structural Damage Many older homes were not built to modern seismic codes and can suffer severe damage or even collapse during an earthquake. Retrofitting strengthens your foundation a…

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Records That Define the 70's Drum Sound 53:29

3M ago53:29

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This week’s episode is going to be a little different. I’m starting a new, perhaps self-indulgent series where I pose a question on the Big Fat Snare Drum Instagram and make an episode out of your responses. Maybe it’ll stick. Who knows?…but these are the conversations I have with my musician friends anyways, so now I’m just pushing record. The fir…

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Big Fat Five: Chris "Woody" Wood (Bastille) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 51:10

3M ago51:10

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming, the podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. This is another segment of Big Fat Five, where I invite my favorite drummers to break down the five records that shaped their approach to the instrument. Today, I’m joined by my friend Chris “Woody” Wood, drummer for the internationally loved band, Bastille. Since expl…

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The Drum Panel: Mental Health > Paradiddles, Signature Sticks and Dream Lessons 51:56

4M ago51:56

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Episode 11 of The Drum Panel Welcome to The Drum Panel—a show where a rotating group of professional drummers engages in roundtable discussions pertaining to all things DRUM. For today's panel, we have my co-host Eric Urrea and special guest, Britt Bowman (Demi Lovato, KiNG Mala, Meg Myers, Royal and the Serpent, Toni Cornell). Today we discuss: Wh…

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CTC 11.02.25: Inflation, Kendrick at the Superbowl and 50 Cent's pettiness 1:21:24

4M ago1:21:24

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Big Fat Five: Ian Matthews (Kasabian) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 46:12

4M ago46:12

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming, the podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. This is another segment of Big Fat Five, where I invite my favorite drummers to break down the five records that shaped their approach to the instrument. Today, I’m joined by Ian Matthews, drummer for the "future rock" Kasabian—a group that, like many of the greats, en…

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CTC 04.02.25: "YOU must be the problem" 1:02:31

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Big Fat Five: Jason Gerken (Shiner, Hum, Molly McGuire) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 36:17

4M ago36:17

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Today, we’ve got another segment of the podcast called Big Fat Five. This is where I invite my favorite drummers on the show to break down the five records that helped shape their approach to the instrument. Our guest today is Jason Gerken, a Kansas City-based drummer known for his work with Molly McGuire, Shiner, Open Hand, Project 86, and most re…

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The Drum Panel: Defining Success, Underrated Drummers, and the Gear We Love (That’s Not a Drum) 45:04

4M ago45:04

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Episode 10 of The Drum Panel Welcome to The Drum Panel—a show where a rotating group of professional drummers engages in roundtable discussions pertaining to all things DRUM. For today's panel, we have my co-host Eric Urrea and special guest, Jessica Burdeaux (Covet, City Mouth, Host of Reverb.com's "What's That Sound?" series on YouTube). Today we…

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CTC 22.01.25: First World Problems 1:05:49

4M ago1:05:49

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CTC 19.01.25: Femi Is Back! 1:15:54

5M ago1:15:54

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Big Fat Five: Jared Shavelson (Joyce Manor, Seal, Mariachi el Bronx, Ways Away, The Hope Conspiracy, Boysetsfire, Paint It Black, Chuck Ragan) 38:49

5M ago38:49

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Today, we’ve got another segment of the podcast called Big Fat Five. This is where I invite my favorite drummers on the show to break down the five records that helped shape their approach to the instrument. This format also inspired my book, Drummers on Drumming, which is available now as a paperback or ebook on Amazon. Today’s guest is Jared Shav…

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CTC 07.01.25: Panic Attack In The Rave 52:32

5M ago52:32

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The Drum Panel: 2024's Biggest Wins, Unexpected Lessons, and the Stack Debate 43:53

5M ago43:53

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Episode 9 of The Drum Panel Welcome to The Drum Panel—a show where a rotating group of professional drummers engages in roundtable discussions pertaining to all things DRUM. For today's panel, we have my co-host Eric Urrea and special guest, Kris Mazzarisi (owner/founder of Big Fat Snare Drum & drummer for Winnetka Bowling League). Today we discuss…

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CTC: Xmas Episode 24.12.24 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

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CTC 02.01.25: New Year, Same Pod 1:20:08

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Excerpts from My Book: Drummers on Drumming, Part 1 35:07

5M ago35:07

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Ok, I promise I won’t be promoting my book forever—but give me at least a few weeks to talk about it (I’m proud of it!). And hey, the sooner you grab a copy, the sooner you’ll stop feeling guilty... and, well, left out. In this episode, I read a few excerpts from my new book, Drummers on Drumming. You’ll hear stories and song choices from incredibl…

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The Drum Panel: Our Guilty Pleasures, Drum Trolls, and the IG Cheating Debate 1:04:58

6M ago1:04:58

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Episode 8 of The Drum Panel This week, Eric (@ericsurrea) is back!...alongside our newest bestie George Martinez (@skinnygeorge). In this episode, we dive into: Are ghost notes the modern-day equivalent of skinny jeans—cool now but overdone? How do you strike the right balance between technical precision and feel in your playing? Are dynamics the s…

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CTC 12.12.24: Running Up On Your In-laws 1:11:41

6M ago1:11:41

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The Drum Panel: Audition Advice, Anecdotes, and Staying Hired—Thriving in the Touring Industry with Elias Mallin & Stacy Jones 1:10:54

6M ago1:10:54

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Episode 7 of The Drum Panel This week, we're joined by Stacy Jones (Miley Cyrus, Letters to Cleo, American Hi-Fi) and Elias Mallin (Kesha, Noah Cyrus, Filter)—two seasoned veterans of the touring music industry and influential figures in shaping the competitive LA music scene. This episode steps away from our usual bullet-point list of hot takes an…

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CTC 03.12.24: Ace's swollen lip, fake garms and Masterchef drama 1:32:09

6M ago1:32:09

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Big Fat Five: Sterling Laws (NIKI, Natasha Bedingfield, Matt Berninger) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records 37:28

6M ago37:28

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Welcome back to Big Fat Five—a segment of Drummers on Drumming brought to you by Big Fat Snare Drum, where I chat with my favorite drummers about the stories and records that shaped their sound. I’m your host, Ben Hilzinger, and this week’s guest is the incredible Sterling Laws. Sterling is a fellow Pacific Northwest native now based in Los Angeles…

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