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“Interviews, 10 reasons, lessons, gears… what else could a drummer wish for?!
Many thanks and congrats for all that very appreciated work!
Mike & team, you’re the best!! 👍👍👍👍👍”
days711 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/02/24
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“I always look forward to when a new episode comes out. Love the variety in gear talk and interviews. One draw back is that my gear purchases have increased because of the show.”
Graham MN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
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“Can’t make it more than ten minutes into an episode without drumming. This is high quality content, folks!”
Beating in Baltimore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“Love this show! I look forward to the depth of knowledge, care in presentation and warm style each week. Make this a regular listen if you’re a new drummer or tired old vet with hearing loss and a bad back like me!”
Nstst via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“Love Mike's passion, no-nonsense approach and East Coast sensibilities! A fantastic, one-stop shop for all things in drumming history, learning, new products and inspiration! Keep up the great work!”Read full review »
WoeWoodsman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/30/23
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“I subscribe to all of the drumming related podcasts, and this one is my favorite by far. It has the best mix of interviews, deep dives, industry news, and nerding out on gear. If you are a drummer or maybe you just love drums, and you want one podcast that gives you everything, this is the one to...”Read full review »
Drumming4coffee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/23
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“Love the lessons and how deep they can get. The interviews are deep and also love the practice tips and questions on how each drummer reached their goals.
Thanks again! 🙏”
Aar On via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/23
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“My favorite drum podcast due to the variety and educational content. MD is so eloquent and brings such useful information to us working and studying drummers. The interviews are well thought out with really interesting guests. The top 10 is just plain fun. I look forward to each episode. Well...”Read full review »
M1&4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/23
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“Honestly, if you’ve been missing out on the wave of knowledge called Mike Dawson in the last years, get ready to go down the rabbit hole!
In my opinion, his contributions have always been highly valuable and this podcast is no exception. It’s geek without being hermetic, the passion is contagious...”Read full review »
B. Cyr via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/11/23
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“Love the 10 reasons to love… series. Enlarges my music appreciation and highlights the artistry and chemistry of great drummers.”
ptdrumx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/23
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“Fantastic podcast. Tons of valuable information presented in a fun way. Great job Mike!”
veganbill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/22
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“Love the podcast and the new format. Great guests, topics and variety. In particular I like that the podcast touches on such a wide range of musical genres and drummer styles. I am a voracious consumer of drum podcasts and this is one of the best. If there was a sixth star I would tap it....”Read full review »
Jonathan from Brooklyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/22
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“Love the new format with drum news, new albums, gear, etc. Love your interviews and the roundtable discussion on jazz drummers - great show and I look forward to every episode!!”
Mack2800 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/22
“I love the different segments in season 2. They add to the already great format of season 1. The information and ideas that Mike curates is an education that can help any drummer.”
jbass524 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/22
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“I have always enjoyed what Mike brings to any podcast, but I especially love the areas that he explores on Drum Candy. My favorite episodes are the “10 things to love about…“ It’s like being at a drum hang where we all geek out about the drummers we love.”
Larry Nagel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/22
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“Honestly, you sound more interested in your own stories than those of your guests.”
GeekMatt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/22
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“Sorry Mike, I enjoy a lot of what you do but the podcast now has deviated from what even its own blurb says it’s about. I tuned in for the shop talk, now that’s a side thing in most episodes so much so I’m just deleting episodes without even listening to them. If I want to listen to drum history...”Read full review »
DaveBatemansShed via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/05/22
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“Every episode packed with knowledge, fun & love. The panel format on “reasons to love’ a particular drummer open up the listener’s ears to a rich & wonderful musical legacy.”
Teldrum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/22
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“Mike's industry, product, and musical knowledge really shine through in this solo podcast about drums and drummers. I especially enjoy the ample space he leaves for his guests to express themselves, and how he engages them using both serious questions and humor. In every episode I've...”Read full review »
KirschP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/22
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“Mike Dawson flexes his expertise eloquently and honestly. She invites great guests onto the show and allows the interviewing process to breathe; he doesn’t bombard them with obligatory questions, he allows is expert guests to explore conceptual drumming. I’m a huge fan, and I always will be....”Read full review »
nikkystyx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/22
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“Episode 46, love it hope you have a small segment like this in futures episodes.”
chataja via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
04/10/22
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“Great stuff. Did not know that Dawson was back on a podcast. Now I’m doing a crazy binge listen. It’s informative, entertaining, and the focus is on drums. Thanks!!”
Matt66drum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/22
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“Great podcast but no females ever interviewed for this”
KevDev4521 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/22
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“Great interview with Brendan Buckley!! Loved learning more about his drum setup with Shakira.”
smile4limon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/22
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“What could be better than drummers talking shop?”
mcdaw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/21
“This podcast is utterly fantastic and incredible -- for multiple reasons. I’ll try to keep it concise. First, a show that provides detailed gear discussion and insights from the top players in the profession is a gift that drummers of previous decades could not have ever dreamed of. We are truly...”Read full review »
Smitty 68 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/21
“Mike Dawson has unparalleled knowledge about drum gear and his inquisitive nature brings out the best in interviews. Love the approach. Really enjoyable and educational. Thanks!”
tomdigangijr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/21
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“Came across this pod looking for Matt Chamberlain content, and I’m now plugging through each episode. Very well done, a great theme around gear, and all the guys are in their element with Mike, so it goes deep in sounds, songs, and snares. Keep it up!”
yamayama_94 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/21
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“Mike Dawson’s vast experience both as a pro drummer and former editor of Modern Drummer make this an awesome podcast. There are other great drummer podcasts out there which focus more on playing drums, but this one really nails it for gearheads like me. My new favourite podcast!!”
drumphile123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/08/21
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“Mike is doing a great job of bringing some of the best players in the world to a level that we ALL understand…gear! It’s great to hear drummers wax poetic about their first kit, and the stuff they’re into now. Great to have Mike back on the “podwaves”.”
leroydriver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/21
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“I love how Mike creates the space for the interviews to go anywhere and everywhere. One person might dig into the minutia of snare wires and gaskets and nerdy gadget stuff. Another might go off on a tangent about life and philosophy. It all ties in. The chats are great, the amount of information...”Read full review »
if we could walk across the water via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/21
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“This is the best drum and drum related podcast out there...interresting, very informative, very entertaining! A Podcast for any drummer regardless of skill level, do to the content. What gear works for which situation, helping with what maybe to buy or what not to buy. Things you might not know...”Read full review »
OrnDms via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/21
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“I really enjoy the interviews. Thanks Mike!”
nanopadua via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
07/19/21
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“Great podcast. I really appreciated you announcing what each recording was at the end of episode 8. I don’t think I’ve heard you do that before.
Not 100% sure…
But just wanted to say it made it a lot more informative and helped me understand what I was hearing.
So thank you.”
Sam Harriman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/15/21
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“Really enjoyed the sugar percussion episode. Try & get Josh from Inde Drum Lab on!”
BertCM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/21
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“Easily one of, if not the, best drum related podcasts out there…..interesting, well thought out conversations with some of the most relevant drummers on the scene today. Drummers love gear, and this show has that covered in detail…..”
Mark Domme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/21
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“Mike has hit it out of the park, all of my favorite obsessions in one podcast. Thanks for doing this!”
Deka75 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/13/21
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“One of the best podcasts out there for drummers. Informative, calm, focused on the topic, and interesting. Keep it up!”
Regimenter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/21
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“Have been eagerly listening to Mike Dawson since the Modern Drummer podcast. Happy to hear him in his element talking shop about the instrument.”
STLAJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/21
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“Love this podcast! Awesome guests and host. Fun and full of good drum info… thank you Mike!”
Krick75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/21
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“I like that Mike Dawson let’s the guest fully expand on a topic and not interrupting (which i find common in podcasts ) with their own experience.
If you get a chance listen to the Jason McGerr episode. That’s the kind of stuff drum geeks (me) love.”
skraps71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/21
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“Brilliant stuff and very informative. Thanks Mike”
jtjc50 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/11/21
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“Great to hear Mike back on a podcast.
His experiences and insights are invaluable to the drumming community and he is a great dude as well !!”
Rich Carlson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/21
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“Dawson is the drumming podcast champ and it’s great to have him back.
2 episodes in and I’m loving it!
My drives to gigs (if they ever start again) just got much more enjoyable. 🙌🏻”
colthehun via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/22/21
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“Only one episode in & I’m already hooked! Great conversation & information. Mike Dawson has always been one of my favorite podcast hosts & I’m glad to see him back. This is going to be fun!”
H's app review via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/21
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“Great to have the voice of Mike Dawson back on the air and on a topic that intrigues all of us drum nerds. This one I’ll long for all week! Highly recommended!!!”
dehmagadog via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/21/21
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“Mike has such a wealth of knowledge and is such a down to earth host. The first episode made me want to sit down and play the drums more than anything I have heard in a long time. Cant wait for the next episode.”
N.R.B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/21
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“It’s great to hear Mike talking drums once more. The amount of tips and information I’ve learned from him over the years is invaluable.”
christopherxlee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/21
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