Best Bruce Becker Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 48 - Bruce Becker (Perspectives On Education & Freddie Gruber) 1:37:03

22d ago1:37:03

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This episode features my conversation with renowned drummer and educator, Bruce Becker. Known for his long time affiliation with drum guru Freddie Gruber, Bruce is highly regarded as an expert in Freddie’s unique approach to understanding the principles of physical movement and its application to developing flow on the Drumset. Bruce is also an acc…

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Salisbury, Maryland with Mark DeLancey 55:47

6d ago55:47

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Mark DeLancey, a man of many accomplishments, is the Executive Director of the Salisbury, Maryland, PFLAG chapter. At 61, he is a retired Marine, a prominent LGBTQ leader, a Triplet, a world record holder, an Artist, a Horror Film buff, a Theatre enthusiast, a part-time gardener, and a recovering Gen X/Boomer cusp baby. Mark's unique perspective on…

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Episode 49 - Josh Trager (Sam Roberts Band & Overcoming Anxiety) 1:20:14

8d ago1:20:14

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This episode features my conversation with drummer, Josh Trager. Originally from Montreal and currently based in Toronto, Josh is an accomplished musician who established a professional career after studying at the Berklee College of Music. At the age of 20, he was personally selected by guitar legend Frank Marino to join the band Mahogany Rush and…

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Athens, Greece with Steve Gantzos and Ken Cook 1:40:33

20d ago1:40:33

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Summary Athens, Greece is a vibrant city with a rich history and modern amenities. It offers a mix of ancient ruins, world-class museums, delicious food, and lively nightlife. The city is known for its welcoming LGBTQ+ community, with a gayborhood in the Ghazi neighborhood and a variety of gay-friendly establishments. Both expats and locals find it…

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E201: TrackTalk With Gary Mallaber! 1:16:50

21d ago1:16:50

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Send us a Text Message. TrackTalk is back and my guest is legendary drummer, composer and producer Gary Mallaber! Gary and I do a deep-dive into some of his iconic tracks from his incredible 50+ year career with Van Morrison, Steve Miller, Eddie Money and Bruce Springsteen! And Gary provides some great insights into these songs. So come along for t…

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E200: Live From My Drum Room! Drum Fantasy Camp 2024 Preview! 1:10:07

30d ago1:10:07

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Send us a Text Message. I'm joined by Steve Orkin, founder of Drum Fantasy Camp now in its 16th year, along with some of this year's Drum Fantasy Camp Councilors, Mike Mangini, Bruce Becker and Vinny Valentino. Legendary drummer and one of the original DFC councilors Steve Smith, joined to talk about how DFC began. Other councilors for this year's …

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Oloron Sainte-Marie, France with Mykle Flatley 1:17:57

1M ago1:17:57

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Mykle Flatley and his spouse Doug moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Oloron Sainte-Marie, France in 2021. They chose Oloron Saint-Marie because of its climate, affordability, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Spain. Michael, who is a dual Irish and American citizen, obtained Irish citizenship 20 years ago, which made moving to France easier. The …

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War Zone—Satan's War 25:53

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A red dragon wants to devour a newborn male. War breaks out in the spiritual realm. Satan is defeated but continues to wage war against the members of Christ's church. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will unpack Revelation, chapter 12 that describes Satan's grand plan to take out Jesus and his work, to defeat Christ's church, and to assault the m…

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Episode 47 - Ray LeVier (Drumming In Flow) 58:56

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On this episode, I’d like to welcome back Ray LeVier for his second appearance on my podcast. Based out of New York, Ray is an in demand drummer who divides his time between session work, composing and teaching. Ray recently completed work on his new book “Drumming In Flow” which is a guide to concentration, creativity and incorporating breathing t…

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E199: Live From My Drum Room With Narada Michael Walden! 1:39:59

1M ago1:39:59

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is legendary drummer, composer and Grammy-winning producer, Narada Michael Walden! We do a deep dive into Narada's incredible 50 plus year career, including Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, Jeff Beck, Tommy Bolin, Journey and much more! We also talk about this comprehensive new retrospective, "Narada Michael Wa…

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Nancy Schneider 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

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Summary Nancy Schneider, a Philadelphia retiree shares her experience of retiring in the city. Philadelphia is located on the East Coast of Pennsylvania, with easy access to New York City, Washington DC, and the Jersey coast. The city has a temperate climate and offers a variety of quick getaways, including New York, the Jersey Shore, and nearby ga…

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War Zone—Right Gone Wrong 25:15

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Lying isn't all that serious, is it? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone involving Ananias, Sapphira, the apostle Peter, and Satan. This is the third war zone in this series where we see Satan influencing human hearts. Satan tempted Ananias and Sapphira to lie about something that was initially good and right. Sadly, we hear ab…

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E198: Live From My Drum Room With Greg Errico! 1:24:48

2M ago1:24:48

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is legendary drummer and founding member of Sly & The Family Stone, Greg Errico! In this episode Greg and I do a deep dive into several classic Sly & The Family Stone songs, breaking down his drum parts and how he came up with his iconic grooves. We also discuss Sly & The Family Stone's appearance at Woodstock '69, …

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Episode 46 - David Garibaldi (Tower Of Power & Embracing Your Creative Voice) 1:17:44

2M ago1:17:44

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This episode features my conversation with the legendary David Garibaldi. Best known for his work with the iconic group Tower Of Power, David is one of the most influential drummers of our generation, and a renowned educator who inspires others to explore new concepts and embrace their own creative voice. Follow David: https://www.facebook.com/dave…

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Live From My Drum Room PAS Scholarship! 1:49

2M ago1:49

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Send us a Text Message. Exciting news! 100% of the proceeds from Live From My Drum Room T-shirts goes toward a newly created Live From My Drum Room Scholarship with the Percussive Arts Society! https://pas.org/pasic/scholarships/ Live From My Drum Room T-shirts are made of soft 60%cotton/40% polyester. Available in XS-2XL. $25 includes shipping in …

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E197: Live From My Drum Room With Steve Schaeffer! 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is legendary Los Angeles studio drummer Steve Schaeffer. In this episode we talk about Steve's jazz background, moving to Los Angeles in the late 1960s and his break into TV and film work, thanks to the recommendation of his friend and mentor, the great Shelly Manne. By the mid 1970s, Steve was a first call session …

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Episode 45 - Aaron Spink (Strategies For Education & Redefining Perfection) 1:05:33

2M ago1:05:33

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This episode features my conversation with drummer Aaron Spink. Known for his versatility, Aaron is a freelance musician and educator based out of Ajax, Ontario. After studying Jazz Performance at Humber College, Aaron embarked on a career that has seen him work with numerous artists in many genres in both live and studio environments. Aaron is als…

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Episode 39 - Special Guest Dr. Mattias Desmet 57:11

2M ago57:11

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Mattias Desmet is recognized as the world’s leading expert on the theory of mass formation as it applies to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a professor of clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Ghent University (Belgium) as well as having a Master’s Degree in Statistics. He is well known in academic circles for…

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Madrid, Spain with Renato Padilla 1:32:44

2M ago1:32:44

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Renato is a Bolivian entrepreneur who currently resides in Madrid. He has a passion for languages and has found a way to make money from it. In addition to being multilingual, he also has a fondness for the arts, particularly pottery and music. He played in the orchestra of his city in Bolivia and Spain for approximately 5 years. Renato was born in…

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War Zone—Judas' Judgement 24:29

2M ago24:29

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The devil is like a skilled boxer. He has a one-two punch. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to Jerusalem during what we know as Holy Week. During that week, "Satan entered Judas" on two different occasions to influence Judas to betray Jesus. Dr. Becker will explain what that refers to and how it is different from the many examples in the …

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E196: Live From My Drum Room With Gene Chrisman! 1:25:40

2M ago1:25:40

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is legendary drummer, Gene Chrisman! Gene was a member of The Memphis Boys, the house band at American Sound in Memphis. From 1967 to 1972, Gene and The Memphis Boys recorded an incredible 122 hit records, with artists such as Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Neil Diamond, Dusty Springfield, King Curtis, B.J. Thomas,…

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E195: Live From My Drum Room With Bruce Becker! 1:14:16

2M ago1:14:16

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is Master Teacher, Author and Drummer, Bruce Becker! Bruce and I do a deep dive into his long and successful career, including forming and co-leading The David Becker Tribune with his brother David Becker, his 30 plus years studying with legendary drum guru Freddie Gruber, developing his teaching concept, "The Flow"…

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands with Jeremy Bierbach 1:31:33

3M ago1:31:33

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Frontiers of Equality in the Development of EU and US Citizenship Author: Dr Jeremy B. Bierbach Jeremy Bierbach (1975) is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics, Jeremy worked as an IT specialist for several years. In 2001, Jeremy emigr…

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E194: Live From My Drum Room With Gavin Harrison! 1:31:02

3M ago1:31:02

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is legendary Prog drummer Gavin Harrison! In this episode Gavin talks about recent tours with King Crimson, Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief, his home studio, a rundown of his microphones and gear, his performance at Zildjian's 400th Anniversary Concert in London and more! I was honored to have the EXCLUSIVE W…

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Episode 44 - Allison Miller (Exploring Creativity & Believing In Yourself) 1:13:02

3M ago1:13:02

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This episode features my conversation with drummer Allison Miller. Based out of New York, Allison is an award winning musician, composer and educator who is highly regarded for her jazz improvisational skills showcasing her versatility and dynamic approach to the drum set. Allison was named as a Rising Star Drummer in Downbeat magazine's 67th Annua…

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War Zone—War in the Wilderness 27:24

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The devil never plays fair. He likes to serve up his temptations when we are the weakest. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a desert war zone where the devil tempted Jesus who was fasting for a period of 40 days and 40 nights. Although the devil tempted Jesus throughout the 40 days, both gospel authors, Matthew and Luke, focus on three …

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Episode 38 - Special Guest Bruce Becker 1:04:48

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Spanning more than four decades as an educator, Master Teacher Bruce Becker has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing “The Flow”, getting his students to understand the natural principles of the physical body’s interaction with the drum set. Through the years Top Drummers like David Garibaldi, Tris Imboden, Mark Schulman, Daniel Glass…

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Shaping Your Journey with John DeChristopher 1:14:33

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Send us a Text Message. On January 23, 2024, I had the pleasure of being a guest on "Shaping Your Journey," hosted by Aldo Mazza. It was fun to be on the other side of the camera and microphone for a change. So come along for the ride and I hope you enjoy this episode. I'll be back with another episode of Live From My Drum Room soon! Thanks for wat…

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Malta, with Eric Tenin and Michael Salone 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

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Eric is French, born and raised in Paris where he lived and worked as a business journalist until Michael and he left for Malta. Michael is American by birth (born in Hollywood, Florida) and became French while living in Paris. An HR Executive for 2 very large conglomerates, Michael has moved around a lot for his companies and traveled the world. H…

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E193: Live From My Drum Room With Jody Cortez! 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is Los Angeles session and touring drummer, Jody Cortez. In this episode Jody talks about moving from Miami to Los Angeles at age 10. Meeting Jeff Porcaro and the Porcaro family, how Jeff got him his first major tour with Boz Scaggs at age 21, working with Christopher Cross including the songs "Uncharted Hearts" and…

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Episode 43 - Rob "Beatdown" Brown (Establishing A Successful YouTube Channel) 1:14:40

3M ago1:14:40

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This episode features my conversation with drummer Rob “ Beatdown “ Brown. Based out of Toronto, Rob is a self taught musician who discovered his passion for drumming as a teenager and developed his skills by analyzing and playing along with the music that inspired him. After leaving a full-time retail job to pursue a career in music back in 2012, …

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War Zone—Joshua's Justice 26:02

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Satan is a prosecuting attorney. He likes to bring charges against God's people. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where, in a vision, the prophet Zechariah witnesses a courtroom scene. Joshua the High Priest, dressed in filthy clothes, is accused by Satan of being unworthy to stand in the presence of a holy God. The angel of…

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E192: Live From My Drum Room With Adam Nussbaum! 1:18:02

3M ago1:18:02

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is my old friend and legendary drummer, the great Adam Nussbaum! We played the Michael Brecker track "Suspone." Adam talks about his early influences like Mitch Mitchell, who led him to Elvin Jones, his relationship with Mel Lewis, going on the road with John Scofield, the importance of listening, his brush techniqu…

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Albuquerque, New Mexico with Pamm Meyers 1:03:54

3M ago1:03:54

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pamm meyers pamm meyers is, storyteller, dynamic leader and advocate dedicated to fostering prosperity within the LGBTQIA community through business innovation and social advocacy. With a multifaceted background, pamm has become a trailblazer in various fields, leaving an indelible mark on New Mexico’s LGBTQIA and business communities. As CEO of Go…

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E191: Jeff Porcaro Stories with Robyn Flans! 1:41:45

4M ago1:41:45

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is author Robyn Flans and in this episode we discuss her book, "Moments In Time: Jeff Porcaro Stories" available through Hudson Music. This episode aired "live" on April 29, 2024, which was also Joe Porcaro's 94th Heavenly birthday. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Check out E186: Jeff Porcaro's 70th…

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Episode 37 - Special Guest Dr. Tess Lawrie 56:54

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Dr. Tess Lawrie is a medical doctor and research consultant. She has been a leading proponent in advocating for medical sovereignty and freedom, a well as tirelessly speaking out against the oppression of actual treatments that work, with a vast amount of data. She is engaged in rigorous research to improve the quality of health care. Her peer revi…

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Episode 42 - Jim Riley (Embracing Opportunities & Defining Success) 1:15:38

4M ago1:15:38

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This episode features my conversation with renowned drummer & educator Jim Riley. Originally growing up in Boston, Jim went on to study at the University of North Texas where he received his degree in Music Education. In 1997, he moved to Nashville and established himself as one of the most respected and versatile drummers there. For 20 years, Jim …

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War Zone—David's Downfall 25:04

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Can Satan put thoughts into our minds? Yes. He can and he does. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where the man, whom the Bible calls "a man after God's own heart," experienced a deadly downfall. King David was seduced by Satan into taking a forbidden census. As a result, David and the people of Israel experienced the consequ…

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E190: Live From My Drum Room With Keio Stroud! 1:22:57

4M ago1:22:57

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is Nashville session and touring drummer, Keio Strode. Keio discusses moving to Nashville from Athens, GA and breaking into the scene. The importance of having a positive attitude, working hard, being prepared and being dependable. His friendship with first call Nashville session drummer Eddie Bayers, working with R…

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E189: Remembering Freddie Gruber With Special Guests! Part 2 1:04:27

4M ago1:04:27

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Send us a Text Message. In Part 2 of Remembering Freddie Gruber, the stories and laughs continue as we reminisce about our friend and legendary drum guru, Freddie Gruber. I'm joined by Jim Keltner, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Adam Nussbaum, Bruce Becker, David Bronson, Jay Dittamo, Don Lombardi, Rob Wallis and Colin Schofield. We share some hilarious …

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Madison, Wisconsin with Rick Rose 1:10:44

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Rick retired on Dec 31 2023 with 35 years and 21 Emmy Awards under his belt as a producer, writer, and director. He began his work as a public service when he was elected as Dane County WI County Board Supervisor for which he will aim for reelection on 4/2/24. He is an advocate for the disenfranchised serving as a CASA volunteer in 3 states, as co-…

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E188: Remembering Freddie Gruber With Special Guests! Part 1 1:12:15

4M ago1:12:15

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Send us a Text Message. I'm joined by an incredible group of legendary drummers and friends, as we remember drum guru to the stars, the one and only, Freddie Gruber. Jim Keltner, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Adam Nussbaum, Bruce Becker, Mark Schulman, David Bronson, Jay Dittamo, Don Lombardi, Rob Wallis and Colin Schofield. We share so…

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Episode 41 - Davide DiRenzo (Maintaining A Growth Mindset & Conquering Self Doubt) 1:11:43

4M ago1:11:43

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This episode features my conversation with drummer Davide DiRenzo. Based out of Toronto, Davide is highly regarded as one of Canada’s most versatile and in-demand drummers. He has performed and recorded around the world with a wide range of artists including Cassandra Wilson, jackSoul, Tom Cochrane, Tomi Swick, Holly Cole, David Wilcox, Molly Johns…

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E187: Live From My Drum Room With Chad Gracey! 1:03:44

4M ago1:03:44

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Send us a Text Message. My guest is Chad Gracey - drummer and founding member of "LIVE." Chad and I discuss his stellar drumming on the band's hugely successful record "Throwing Copper" released 30 years ago this month. We do a deep dive into the recording process, songwriting, and Chad's approach to creating tasteful and supportive drum parts. We …

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War Zone—Job in the Crosshairs 26:11

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Satan comes into the presence of the Lord God? Really? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where the greatest man living at that time found himself in Satan's crosshairs. Satan wanted to inflict misery on Job to make Job curse God. There are two big takeaways in this episode, one about Satan and one about the Lord God. If you e…

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Episode 40 - Nate Morton (NBC's The Voice and Living Your Dream) - Part Two 55:02

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This episode features part two of my conversation with drummer Nate Morton. On this episode, we continue our discussion about his experiences on The Voice and Rockstar series. We also talk about his perspectives around finding success in the music industry and working to find balance in your life. If you haven’t had the opportunity yet, be sure to …

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Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! T-shirts Available Now! 1:18

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Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone! I'm celebrating four years of "Live From My Drum Room" with my official Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! t-shirt! Made of 60% cotton/40% polyester for a soft and comfortable fit! Available in XS-XXL. $25 including shipping in the contiguous USA. For orders outside the US, I would need to calculat…

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Episode 39 - Nate Morton (NBC's The Voice and Living Your Dream) - Part One 49:37

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This episode features part one of my two part conversation with drummer Nate Morton. Based out of Los Angeles, he is the highly regarded drummer for the house band on NBC’s The Voice. Previously, Nate was the drummer for the reality series Rockstar:INXS & Rockstar: Supernova, and was also part of the house band for the Bonnie Hunt Show. Nate has al…

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Salt Lake City, Utah with Dwayne Atkinson 54:42

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Dwayne was born/raised in the northern Utah area (Ogden, north of SLC) and also spent time in southern California (Oxnard) He was educated in Utah through high school, and went to Weber State University, majoring in Architecture, but discontinued his education. Raised in the area's predominant religion (Latter Day Saints, Mormon) Served a church mi…

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E186: Jeff Porcaro's 70th Birthday with Robyn Flans and Gary Katz! 1:30:49

4M ago1:30:49

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Send us a Text Message. A special episode in honor of Jeff Porcaro's 70th birthday! I'm joined by Robyn Flans, author of "Moments In Time: Jeff Porcaro Stories" available through Hudson Music, and legendary Steely Dan producer, Gary Katz! Gary shared some wonderful stories about Jeff, including the first time he met Jeff and David Paich when they w…

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