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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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=1

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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-9MH6BQ

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