Working Drummer

With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.

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323 – Roundtable with Nick Ruffini
Once a year, we sit down with our buddy Nick Rufinni of Drummer’s Resource to shoot the shit. Each of...
91 min
252
322 – Jeff Fabb: Drumming for Black Label Socie...
Originally from a small town in Long Island, New York, Jeff Fabb made the move to Los Angeles shortly after...
77 min
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321 – Dena Tauriello: From Rock Touring to Broa...
A Grammy-nominated and studied musician of several decades, Dena’s versatility has afforded her opportunities to play in a variety of...
68 min
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320 – Mark Stepro: Recording in the 21st Centur...
Mark Stepro is a Los Angeles-based musician originally from Galion, Ohio. He is currently performing and recording with singer-songwriter-producer Butch...
124 min
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319 – Ross Pederson: Playing with Grace Kelly a...
Ross Pederson has been in New York for over a decade after going through the famed North Texas program and...
65 min
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318 – Doane Perry part 2: Composing and Creatin...
A professional musician since 1972, Doane Perry has been called one of the most prolific and versatile drummers in contemporary...
84 min
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317 – Doane Perry part 1: His Work With Jethro ...
A professional musician since 1972, Doane Perry has been called one of the most prolific and versatile drummers in contemporary...
92 min
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316 – Steve from Junk Drummer TV: Making Hundre...
After years of steady touring and teaching, Steve set about cultivating a Youtube audience. In hundreds of videos, Steve analyzes...
85 min
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315 – Jack Bruno: Drumming for Tina Turner, Bac...
Jack was born and raised in the Boston, Massachusetts area.  Influenced by a musical family, he started playing drums at the...
78 min
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314 – Brody Simpson: A Distinct Set of Sounds, ...
Brody Simpson lives and works in Perth, Australia, where he is the co-owner of Underground Sounds, a full service tracking...
75 min
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313 – Sound Treatment part 3 with Anthony Grima...
Anthony Grimani has spent 28 years in the audio industry, is a highly respected expert in home theater acoustics and...
61 min
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312 – Max MacVeety: Music as Social Movement, E...
With a drumming pedigree from Berklee and a musical ethos from the eclectic creative community in The Berkshires where he...
111 min
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311 – Dan Needham: Drumming for Michael McDonal...
Dan Needham is recognized in Nashville as one of the top session and live drummers. Dan has performed and/or recorded...
77 min
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310 – Joe Montague: All You Need is Drums, Recr...
Joe Montague graduated from the renowned Jazz Course at Leeds College of Music in 2011 before embarking on a career as...
105 min
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309 – Ben Hilzinger: Hosting the Big Fat Five P...
 Ben Hilzinger is a Los Angeles-based drummer and songwriter with 20+ years of performing, recording and teaching experience.  Currently the...
79 min
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308 – Sound Isolation with Anthony Grimani from...
Anthony Grimani has spent 28 years in the audio industry, is a highly respected expert in home theater acoustics and...
77 min
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307 – Josh Harmon: Drums & Comedy, TikTok for D...
Before Covid, Josh was between three worlds – drumming (mostly gigging with his brother in a party band), comedy &...
91 min
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306 – Room Treatment for Home Studios with Anth...
Anthony Grimani has spent 28 years in the audio industry, is a highly respected expert in home theater acoustics and...
68 min
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305 – Jay “J-Zone” Mumford: “Time is the Scarie...
J-Zone spent the first chapter of his music career as a Hip hop DJ, but eventually burned out on various...
88 min
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304 – Brian Czach: Finding and Creating the Wo...
Brian Czach (pronounced “Zack”) is currently playing sessions and live shows around Nashville. Czach has devoted his life to being...
83 min
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303 – Luke O’Kelley: Building an Airgigs Presen...
Based in Athens, GA, Luke O’Kelley has quietly built a long resume or live work and a large portfolio of...
70 min
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302 – Josh Day: The Importance of Listening, Wo...
Nashville drummer Josh Day, has recorded and performed with top acts ranging from Sara Bareilles to John Oates, Jennifer Nettles...
101 min
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301 – Dan Bailey: Home Rig Practicality, Buildi...
Dan Bailey is a veteran musician/engineer based in Southern California.  He’s been Father John Misty’s drummer since 2014 and music...
83 min
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300 – Our Favorite Moments from our Least Favor...
The last year has affected our lives, careers, relationships, and lives behind the kit in ways we never could have...
139 min
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299 – Dave Elitch: Helping Pros Overcome Physic...
Dave Elitch first gained notoriety touring with the American progressive rock band The Mars Volta in 2009-2010. Since then he...
91 min