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A podcast all about the rich history of the drums - and how they became what they are today! Join Bart van der Zee as he speaks with experts about the curious journey of the ever-evolving dr...

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The Gear of Steve Gadd (Part 2) with Paul Wells

In Part 2 of our deep-dive into the gear of Steve Gadd, Paul Wells returns to unpack even more forensic-level details about one of the most...

127:00Dec 18, 2025

New Show! The Fully Vented Podcast: The Story of Orange County Drum & Percussion

I am super excited to share with you the first episode of this great new podcast! The Fully Vented Podcast: the story of Orange County Drum...

43:46Nov 12, 2025

How Drum Sample Packs Are Created with Shawn Fields and Darrell Thorp

In this episode, Bart talks with Shawn Fields, founder of Drumatica, and Grammy-winning audio engineer Darrell Thorp (Radiohead, Beck, Foo F...

70:57Nov 4, 2025

A Look at the Gear of Steve Gadd (Part 1) with Paul Wells

In this episode of Drum History, we take an in-depth look at the legendary gear of Steve Gadd, one of the most recorded and influential drum...

132:41Oct 7, 2025

Your Mind’s Ear: Dave Elitch on Sound, Gear, and Playing Without Pain

Drummer and educator Dave Elitch (The Mars Volta, Weezer, Miley Cyrus) joins me to break down why so many drummers hit a ceiling—and how to...

50:22Aug 12, 2025

How To Pronounce the Tough Drum Brand Names with Eric Leiderman

Ever wondered if you’ve been saying Tama, Paiste, or Sonor correctly? You’re not alone! In this episode, Late Night with Seth Meyers produce...

66:28Feb 4, 2025

Drumming Insights: A look at "Drummers on Drumming" with Ben Hilzinger

We are joined by Ben Hilzinger, professional drummer and author of Drummers on Drumming, to explore the stories behind the records that shap...

65:20Jan 21, 2025

The History of How We Buy Drums with Gerry Porter

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history and evolution of buying and selling drums with special guest Gerry Porter of Hazelshou...

74:30Dec 24, 2024

Finding a New Rhythm: Ryan Dusick on Life After Maroon 5

In this episode, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Ryan Dusick, the original drummer for Maroon 5. Ryan shares his experiences...

49:55Dec 10, 2024

A Deep Dive into Shakers with William Johnson

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of shakers, one of the most versatile and underrated percussive instruments! In this episode, we...

54:04Nov 26, 2024

How to Ergonomically Set Up Your Drum Set with Brandon Green

Brandon Green from drummechanics.com joins us on the show to give us a 101 course on all things drum ergonomics and how to play the drums wi...

64:49Nov 12, 2024

The History of Baldman Percussion with Mike Mckee and Danny Young

Baldman Percussion hit the drum scene in 2018 and took the industry by storm with the Junk Hat! In 6 short years, they have become 2x NAMM b...

61:03Oct 29, 2024

Cheers to 6 Years of Drum History Podcast!

Thanks to everyone for listening, watching, and supporting the show over the years! Drum History has been an absolute pleasure every step of...

7:44Oct 15, 2024

The Gear of Nicko McBrain (Part 2) with Shane Kinney

Nicko McBrain is the power behind Iron Maiden and one of the most iconic drummers of all time. Shane Kinney joins me back on the show to sha...

107:09Oct 1, 2024

The Gear of Nicko McBrain (Part 1) with Shane Kinney

Nicko McBrain is the power behind Iron Maiden and one of the most iconic drummers of all time. Shane Kinney joins me on the show to share hi...

96:43Sep 17, 2024

Talking Drums, King Gizzard, and Inspiration with Michael "Cavs" Cavanagh

Cav's and I chatted before the King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard concert on 08/25/24 in Newport Ky. We discuss his inspirations, his curren...

22:15Sep 3, 2024

The Celebrity Drum Dealer with Donn Bennett

Donn Bennett is one of the foremost dealers of rare and celebrity drum sets in the world! He shares with us how he got into this unique prof...

67:09Aug 20, 2024

The Studio Drums of Lars Ulrich (Part 2) with Chris Russio

The St. Anger Snare is finally figured out! Chris Russio joins me back on the podcast to do a super deep dive into all of the studio drum se...

84:58Aug 6, 2024

1000 Year Old Robotic Drummers!? Al-Jazari's 12th Century Mechanical Marvels

In this solo episode, I take a deep dive into the 1000 year old automaton drummers that were created by 12th century Islamic inventor, Al-Ja...

11:22Jul 23, 2024

The Studio Drums of Lars Ulrich (Part 1) with Chris Russio

Chris Russio joins me back on the podcast to do a super deep dive into all of the studio drum sets, cymbals, heads, sticks, accessories, per...

85:50Jul 9, 2024