Our man Jonathan Fadugba was out in Gothenburg in person to interview the current IFK Göteborg manager Jens Berthel Askou. Previously a guest on NFP whilst managing in the Faroe Islands, the former Norwich City player sits down with Jonathan for an in-depth interview at his office in Kamratgarden. Amongst the discussion they talk about footballing …

Slightly later than normal but here is the 2024 Swedish Allsvenskan preview with Jonathan Fadugba & Steve Wyss Every team previewed at length in a bumper edition! Full Itinerary:- 00:00 Introduction to Allsvenskan 10:20 Malmö 21:50 Djurgården 32:00 Elfsborg 41:25 BK Häcken 49:50 Hammarby 1:00:02 AIK 1:07:46 Mjällby 1:20:52 Sirius 1:27:15 NFP Allsve…

Percussion Discussion - Episode 134 - The history of Hayman Drums . Joining me today for this very special episode talking about the history of Hayman Drums is a star studded cast including Drummer and Hayman authority Nigel Constable, Nigel wrote the Hayman Drum Book along with Bob Henrit in 2016 so is the perfect person to guide us through the Ha…

In-depth Eliteserien season preview for all teams. Over 2 hours of fantastic content with Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba. We go into full detail for every single Eliteserien and Steve gives his predictions for the season ahead. Who will do well and who could struggle? Insights into players, managers & tactics for a bumper episode. Join the NFP fanta…

Joining me today is Nic Collins & Trev Lukather Trev Lukather and Nic Collins join me for a chat about their stunning new band The Effect, the band is completed by Steve Maggiora on Keys and the stunning vocals of Emmet Stang! Obvioulsy neither Nic or Trev need no introduction, Nic makes his 4th appearance on the Podcast while Trev has the honour o…

Percussion Discussion - Episode 132 - Mike Heaton. Joining me today is Mike Heaton. Since the 90’s Mike has been the drummer for Yorkshire indie rockers Embrace. Join Mike and myself as we chat about many aspects of his amazing career including his beautiful drumming and always serving the song, Mike explains how this wasn’t always the case and how…

Joining me today is Michel'le Baptiste. Michel'le has played for the likes of Beyonce, Lizzo and Fifth Harmony to name but a few! My first time seeing Michel'le play was at Glastonbury 2023 where she was the drummer with Lizzo's incredible all female band that totally blew my mind! Join myself and Michel'le, as we talk about her incredible journey …

Join Steve + Jonathan as they return for a quick preview ahead of tonight’s games in the Europa Conference League. There’s a big clash in Amsterdam as Bodø/Glimt travel to face Ajax. We take you through the off season so far for the Norwegian champions. Can they spring a surprise over the 2 legs? Elsewhere, Molde are in action at home to Polish sid…

Joining me today is Leon Cave. Since 2013 Leon has been the drummer with the mighty Status Quo. Join Leon and myself as we talk about his career so far, from his early days as a young heavy metal fan playing along to Iron Maiden songs through to studying with the renowned manchester based drummer and percussionist (and former guest) Dave Hassel. Le…

This is a very special episode of Percussion Discussion Podcast - this celebrates 101 years of Premier Percussion, Join myself and a wealth of remarkable drummers and industry professionals as they share their memories and thoughts of the mighty Premier Percussion. Joining me in no particular order are - Joe Franco - Ged Lynch - Andie Laidlaw - Bob…

Percussion Discussion - Episode 129 - Rob Brian Joining me today is English drummer Rob Brian Rob has carved out an incredible career for himself so far, having wonderful names on his CV such as Miles Kane, Siouxsie Sioux, Peter Gabriel, Hugh Cornwell, Simple Minds, Clara Ponty, Modern English and many more. Join Rob and myself for a fascinating an…

Join the boys Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba for the long awaited Season Review for 2023 in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. They are joined by special guest Shaun Constable who has been a regular on NFP down the years. We hear about his latest journey in Norwegian football which has seen him lead Flint Tønsberg to a brilliant promotion up to the third di…

Ham Kam assistant manager Tom Dent is back for another in-depth interview with Steve Wyss. A range of topics are discussed including a detailed look at the setup of operations at Ham Kam and their transfer strategies. How did the club recover after a shocking run of form left them under significant pressure in the first half of the season? We talk …

Joining me today is Tom Brechtlein. Tom is a hugely talented American drummer wh has played for the likes of Chick Corea, Robben Ford, Wayne Shorter, Frank Gambale, Don Grusin, Al Di Meola and many more. Join Tom and i as we pick through some of the highlights from his remarkable career so far. These include some remarkable stories about recording …

Alfie Boe - Percussion Discussion - Episode 127 Joining me today is Global Singing Megastar Alfie Boe OBE. Alfie is of course known for being a singer, recording countless hit albums and selling out concert halls acrosss the world.....BUT.... you guessed it, he is also a drummer too and a very passionate one at that. Join Alfie and myself as we exp…

Join Steve & Jonathan as they preview the final round in the Eliteserien for 2023. The title is sewn up by Glimt but the battle for medals remains. Can Brann secure 2nd place? All the talk is down at the bottom of the table though where the mighty Vålerenga are still in huge relegation trouble. Can they get the win they need which would secure thei…

Joining me today is Austrian drummer Philipp Groyssboeck better known as Phil G. Phil has lived in London for the last 20 years and has gained a quite remarakable CV of wonderful artists synonymous with the 1980'S including names such as Go West, Mike and The Mechanics, Roachford, T'pau, Taylor Dayne, Chris DeBurgh, Nik Kershaw, Paul Young and many…

Join Steve + Jonathan as they preview the final round of Allsvenskan today where we have a title showdown between Malmö & Elfsborg? Who will prevail? Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table there is a battle to finish in the playoff position between Brommapojkarna, IFK Göteborg and even potentially AIK. We look forward to the final round where there …

Joining me today is UK Drummer Luke Bullen. Join Luke and myself as we talk about his amazing career so far, including a six year stint with the legendary Bryan Ferry, Luke tells us about some highlights of this period includinga gig at The Hollywood Bowl with the 10 piece band and a 60 piece orchestra, no pressure then.... We also chat about Luke'…

Join Steve Wyss + Jonathan Fadugba for the latest in Allsvenskan + Eliteserien including the recent news that Hammarby manager Martí Cifuentes will be moving to QPR and take charge of the London outfit. Meanwhile, in Norway there was a big Olso derby where Geir Bakke received a hostile reception from his former club. For all that and more, stay tun…

Joining me today is Neil Golding. Neil is the organiser of the UK Drum Show. Join us a we talk about what goes in to organising arguably one of the biggest drum shows in the world. Neil has a background in music magazine publishing and went to organise the London Drum Show for many years after working on Drummer magazine. We talk about the monument…

Join Steve & Jonathan as the title race hots up in both Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. Bodø/Glimt claimed a massive victory vs rivals Molde which put them 3 points clear at the summit. Viking dropped points and is Tromsø's race run? Down in the bottom half we have a tense relegation battle and Bob Bradley has given Stabaek some new life. In the OBOS di…

Joining me today is Stumpy Monroe. Stumpy is best known for being the powerhouse drummer for Scottish Hard Rockers - The Almighty. Formed in the late 80's they took the 90's by storm creating so many great songs and albums and some incredibly memorable gigs along the way. Join Stumpy and myself as we chat about his career from the very beginning of…

Join Steve & Jonathan for the latest in Norway and Sweden. There have been two recent managerial changes in the Eliteserien, one of them sees Bob Bradley make a sensational comeback at Stabaek! Can he make a difference and help keep the team in the division? Meanwhile, the title race hots up and Viking have their destiny in their own hands. Are the…

Rod Morgenstein - Percussion Discussion - Episode 122 Firmly back in the legends lounge today with the remarkable Rod Morgenstein. Join Rod and myself as we talk about his remarkable career so far from his early days with Dixie Dregs through to the melodic hard rockers Winger. Rod gives us a fascinating insight to the recording of the Buddy Rich Tr…

Todd Suchermann- Percussion Discussion - Episode 121 Im thrilled to be joined for todays Percussion Discussion by the one and only Todd Sucherman! Todd is best known for playing drums for legendary American rockers Styx since 1995. Join Todd and myself for a thrilling conversation covering many areas of Todds remarkably busy life and career. We tal…

Join Steve & Jonathan as they talk about the recent news that Kalmar striker Mileta Rajovic could be moving to Championship club Watford. What sort of player are the Hornets potentially getting? Meanwhile in Sweden, a dramatic late goal saw BK Häcken move up to 2nd place and land Sirius in massive trouble. Why does Jonathan find them such a frustra…

Robert Sput Searight - Percussion Discussion - Episode 120 Joining me today is one of the best and funkiest drummers on the planet, Robert Sput Searight. Sput is a multi Grammy award winning and remarkable drummer / keyboard player / composer who has played for the likes of Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Snarky Puppy, Ghost - Note and of …

Join Steve & Jonathan as they talk about the latest European results and the 3 way title batles going on in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan

Joining me today is Chris Jago for the second part of our conversation. Chris originally hails from Toxteth in Liverpool however he has lived in Los Angeles for the last 20 years. Chris has a remarkable story in the world of drumming and music in general, he has played for the likes of the legendary Neil Diamond, Alan Cumming, Boy George, Barclay J…

Hear Steve & Jonathan reaction to the latest European results along with the key domestic talking points in Allsvenakan & Eliteserien

Joining me today is Chris Jago. Chris originally hails from Toxteth in Liverpool however he has lived in Los Angeles for the last 20 years. Chris has a remarkable story in the world of drumming and music in general, he has played for the likes of the legendary Neil Diamond, Alan Cumming, Boy George, Barclay James Harvest and many more....... but wa…

Join Steve & Jonathan for the latest news. We talk about some significant European qualifying ties with the prospect of a Norway vs Sweden clash in the next round. In the Allsvenskan, hear about how Elfsborg claimed a statement win vs DIF and how crowd trouble again reared its ugly head in an AIK fixture. Over in Norway Steve has a segment about th…

It has been a shockingly poor year for two giant Scandinavian clubs. Is there a genuine risk that Rosenborg & IFK Göteborg could actually get relegated from their respective divisions? Nobody is 'too big' to go down but hear Steve & Jonathan's thoughts on the dire situation facing both teams right now. Meanwhile, there is a fantastic title battle g…

Homer Steinweiss - Percussion Discussion - Episode 118 Joining me today is Homer Steinweiss, Homer is a drummer, writer and producer from New York, he has an enviable CV of both live and recording credits including - Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Fleet Foxes, Lady Ga Ga, Bruno Mars, Texas, Amy Winehouse, St Vincent, Michael Buble, Charles Bradley, …

It's that time of year where clubs have been replacing managers everywhere. We focus on the drama at both Rosenborg & Vålerenga where both teams have been enduring terrible campaigns! What is going wrong at both clubs and what is the answer? Elsewhere in Norway Bodø/Glimt have slipped up recently but still remain top. Can Tromsø maintain their good…

Joining me today is Grammy winning drummer, producer and composer Trevor Lawrence Jr. Trevor has an impeccable career as drummer, composer and producer, his CV boasts names such as Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, LeAnn Rimes, Macy Gray, Eminem, DJ Khaled, Lizzo, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys...... the list goes on and on! J…

We're excited to bring you another special News Guest episode this month featuring former New York Times executive editor Dean Baquet and The Texas Tribune co-founder Evan Smith, who spoke at last year's Independent News Sustainability Summit about the future of local watchdog journalism — and how national newsrooms like the Times can support it. P…

Joining me today is Mikey Sorbello. Mikey is an Australian born London based Drummer. Perhaps best known for being the percussive half of The Graveltones, Mikey has graced stages around the world and has played on countless albums. Here is a quote from UK Session Great Ash Soan about Mikey.... "Mikey has a unique playing style which reflects his pe…

We're excited to bring you a special News Guest episode this month featuring Charlottesville Tomorrow CEO and editor-in-chief Angilee Shah and The Markup editor-in-chief Sisi Wei, who spoke at last year's Independent News Sustainability Summit about how to reimagine newsroom culture and build more sustainable workplaces. P.S. Our next in-person eve…

Join Steve & Jonathan for the latest episode as we try something a bit different this time. Using the personalities of 6 players/managers/teams etc we depict the two seasons so far in Allsvenskan & Eliteserien. Stay tuned for some interesting in-depth chat with more detail than normal on certain individuals.…

Join Steve Wyss & Jonathan Fadugba as we talk about the newly crowned Norwegian Cup champions Brann. It has been a remarkable transformation from relegation in 2021 to now back in Europe and performing strongly in the league. Hear about Rosenborg's continued woes and how VAR remains a big talking point in the Eliteserien. Over in Sweden the house w…

Mark Pusey - Percussion Discussion - Episode 115 Joining me today is Mark Pusey. Mark is a superb british session drummer, he has played for some amazing artists such as Tom Jones, Andrea Bocelli, Nicole Scherzinger, Leona Lewis, Olly Murs, Sarah Brightman and Pixie Lott and for the last 11 years has been the drummer for Ed Sheeran. Mark has also w…

Join Steve and Jonathan. On this episode we have a long discussion about the VAR decision in Eliteserien to award a red card to Marcus Sandberg and give Tromsø a late penalty. With a full round of matches to be played on May 16th hear how Bodø/Glimt continue to impress and how Rosenborg continue to struggle. Meanwhile, over in Sweden Jonathan launc…

Percussion Discussion - Episode 114 - Ian Palmer. Joining me today is my good Friend Ian Palmer. Ian is a remarkable drummer that has played at the highest level from a very young age, he has gone on to play for the likes of Ray Russell Music, The Ghosts, Martin Taylor, Randy Brecker, Mark Egan, Mo Foster, Alan Price, Leo Sayer, Roy Wood, Jane McDo…

Relive Jonathan's trip to Gothenburg where he was able to get exclusive interviews with BK Häcken forward Blair Turgott and IFK Göteborg full-back Emil Salomonsson after their respective matches. The podcast features detailed discussion of football in Gothenburg plus analysis of four teams BK Häcken, IFK Göteborg, Djurgården IF, and Degerfors IF. W…

Check in with Steve & Jonathan as we address the most recent rounds in Eliteserien & Allsvenskan. There was a dramatic derby match as Lillestrøm came from 1-3 down to beat Vålerenga 4-3! Hear Steve's thoughts on the game and how he assesses the form of certain teams. What is happening to Molde and will they bounce back after a shocking start? Jonat…

Joining me today are 2 wonderful gentlemen, Nigel Constable and Bob Henrit. Nigel is a wonderful drummmer and in the last few years along with Bob wrote the hugely succesful Hayman Drum Book. Bob of course needs no introduction, he has played for some huge British bands including Argent and The Kinks, has written many books over the last 30 years a…

In this edition Steve Wyss interviews Stabaek assistant manager Hugo Vicente. We talk about the transition last season from their change of manager, working with 3-5-2 tactics and how they are preparing for the start of the Eliteserien. Hear about how one of Africa's top emerging talents Gift Emmanuel Orban helped them to promotion by scoring lots …

Percussion Discussion - Episode 112 - Robin Guy. Joining me today is the wonderful Robin Guy. Robin is the powerhouse drummer best known for playing for Glam Rockers Rachel Stamp and legendary punk band Sham 69. Robin has also played for Tigertailz, Bruce Dickinson and many more..... Join Robin and myself as we talk about some of the aspects of his…