CBBP Bonus Ep!: Nick Bender of Atlanta’s Canopy talks about dealing with Becker muscular dystrophy and how it affects his playing, his most recent setup, their new EP entitled “Empty Light”, how they recorded their full length record “Humanity Loss” (twice) , keeping a loose feel while tracking with a click track, how his love for Poison the Well, …

Drummer Damon Che (Don Caballero) talks about his relationship with Revocation drummer Ash Pearson and how he (Ash) helped him both preserve the master tapes for drum play-through’s and got him up & running for online lessons & more, his guitar-playing Father, the mystical experience in listening to records prior to the internet, bands and drummers…

Drummer Dave Bland of Full of Hell & Jarhead Fertilizer, returns for the first time in four years talk van thieves & band-theft-networks, a peculiar gig involving a slashing, van-breakdowns and the subsequent 60+ hours of solo-driving-treks (NY to Santa Fe drive, a Richmond, VA to Arizona drive, and the Arizona back to Maryland drive), a mystical A…

And we're back! With a hay-dairy-die and a dairy-die-do, we sat down for a Robin Hood review! It's the 1952 live action movie, The Story of Robin Hood. Piggyback with us as we discuss this legendary tale and breakdown the lesser known Disney Robin Hood story. Next episode: Peter Pan Follow on Twitter @WeWatchDisney We Watch Disney Podcast on YouTub…

And we're back! This episode we take a trip to Wonderland the 1951 animated film, Alice in Wonderland. This review really got off the rails on more than one occasion, but really what better film for that to happen? And what better day to drop this episode than April Fools Day? Enjoy as we all slowly descend into madness! Next episode: The Story of …

Exhorder drummer Sasha Horn revisits the CBBP to talk about their new record Defctum Omnium, the process of recording it, their recent tour to South America w/ Vio-lence, line up changes, desert vortex’s, the recent addition of guitarist Pat O’Brien, thinning hair -vs- “cutting your losses”, enjoying their new sense of camaraderie, and good things …

Drummer Georg Edert of Epic Proggy/Psych/Stoner band Elder talks about their most recent tour opening for Tool, his experiences recording on previous records, Big Pay-Off riffs, going to music school, Ian Price, John Bonham and Bill Ward as early influences, making the drum parts his own from Guitarist/Vocalist’ Nick DiSalvo’s demos, hanging with D…

Welsh Drummer Michael “Moose” Thomas of Kill the Lights and (formerly) Bullet for my Valentine talks about American mutts, navigating UK/America geographical differences with KTL, writing and recording their new record Death Melodies, how BFMV formed and how they got a record deal after only their third show, recording everywhere; from Thailand to …

Drummer Lu Aponte of Philly’s own Jesus Piece talks about the balance of living between NY and Paris/being a touring drummer/DJ, the great croissant debate, are Parisians dicks? Or not?, their previous world tour that took them between SE Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Europe and the UK, upcoming tours with Sepultura & Sanguisugabogg, the unorthodox me…

Drummer, Drum designer/builder and restorationist (and guitar builder); Dan Ford talks about the origins of the company that orginated with wood working, the experience of working through the stave-shell approach as opposed steam-bent ply/shells, the back story(s) on how some of his reclaimed redwood pieces were sourced, getting into the world of b…

And we're back! Ahoy Mateys! This episode we sit down and review the 1950 adventurous film, Treasure Island. Climb aboard, ye scurvy scums, as we sail the seas and discover whether this film is buried treasure or a forgotten tale! Next episode: Alice in Wonderland Follow on Twitter @WeWatchDisney We Watch Disney Podcast on YouTube We Went To Disney…

Bonus Episode!!!—Drummer Evan Price of ATL’s Apostle talks about the ATL scene with bands Canopy, Palaces, Lazer/Wulf & more, their new EP Liminial, starting out in the garage, beating big cymbals, balancing black metal with Jazz, Poison The Well as an influence & much more! Liminal Release Show 02.01.24 @ The Star Bar IG: @apostlesucks…

Drummer of PigsPigsPigsPigsPigsPigsPigs-Ewan Mackenzie talks about the early years of the band, how it all started, re-joining them in 2021, piggly wiggly’s, fellow UK Stoner Rock bands, Wine made by monks, the brilliance of Bill Ward’s drumming, dark music in dark places, upcoming tours and much more! PIC: Backseatmafia…

Child Bite drummer Jeff Porter talks about how he joined the band, the previous/upcoming shows with Pantera/Lamb of God, the case of a missing bass drum beater (on the gig), going to shows with his parents still to this day, the Primus drummers as an early influence, deodorant-stained 90’d band T-Shirts, & much more~!…

Drummer Darren Stanley talks about the bizarre series of events that lead to him playing with Col Bruce Hampton, acclimating to long gigs with Perpetual Groove, navigating music/solos/rhythm and more with guitarist Jimmy Herring, the Juggernaut that was Aquarium Rescue Unit, learning the gig with guitarist Oz Noy w/ Ozone Squeeze, correlations betw…

The Callous Daoboys drummer Matt Hague talks about their recent tour with Protest the Hero & Moon Tooth, how he got the call or the gig, slowing down music in order to learn it, recounting the process’ of learning the set from their last tour (song by song run-down), why Utah is a strange state, tours to look forward to in 2024 & much more! https:/…

Two Drummers who interview drummers interviewing each other-as drummers!-Drum Talk TV founder and host Dan Shinder talks about the origins of Drum talk TV, recounts both some of his favorite guests AND some of his favorite quotes, our mutual fascinations with both 70’s records , the band Yes (and how Yes drummer Alan White was underrated), his firs…

And we're back! It's the Season 3 Premiere as we kick off the 50s. And what better way to start off the new decade than to review what may be the most important film in Disney's history, Cinderella! It's the greatest love story ever told... Happy Holidays and Enjoy! Next episode: Treasure Island Follow on Twitter @WeWatchDisney We Watch Disney Podc…

Drummer, Producer, Engineer & More; Matt Guglielmo of The Acacia Strain & END talks about early shows with his band Circuitry at St Vitus, the long road of getting to his own studio, the flood that forced them to relocate, learning his way around the studio with Producer Will Putney and learning on the job with his assistants, recording drums for F…

Drummer, Producer, Engineer Nicky Bellmore of Many Eyes (featuring Keith Buckley-formerly of Every Time I Die) talks about the series of events that lead to the band forming/recording their new record, acclimating to his former band’ Toxic Holocaust’s break-neck sets, his connection and work with Twisted Sister vocalist Dee Snider, his gravitation …

Drummer Ryan Leger of Hostilities (Formerly Every Time I Die/Hundred Suns) talks about the tough balance of touring and homelife, varying qualities of the ETID Drummers (and the challenges in keeping a band together), his thoughts on the ETID breakup, the unorthodox ideas behind developing his new drum instructional course, The Tony Hawk/Trent Rezn…

Drummer BJ Graves of Knoxville TN’s Generation of Vipers talks about their upcoming record “Guilt Shrine”that they worked on with Kurt Ballou at God City Studios; from driving up to Salem, MA, to tracking and staying there during the process, what they did in the ten year break, his first frankenkit, hearing Van Halen’s Hot For Teacher at an early …

Drummer John Longstreth swung by the #CBBP to talk about the trials, tribulations, thoughts, recovery, and physical rehab after having carpal tunnel surgery, bar room brawl stories (and subsequent injuries), drum play-throughs, how he started studying Slayer which rekindled his love for Dave Lombardo and lead to his upcoming Slayer tribute show (No…

Drummer Jerry Mazzuca of St. Louis Prog Quartet; The Gorge, talks about his life as a professional musician, the wild instance that lead the Gorge to signing with Pelagic records, jazz influences of the band, Billy Cobham and Chris Pennie as influences, the five years it took to record/release Mechanical Fiction, an Anarchist Convent & much more!!!…

Drummer Sebastian Thomson catches up with the #CBBP (Triple-Dippin'?) to talk about Baroness’ fantastic new record STONE, their weekly remote contributions ("file-friday") during Covid, the experience of recording the record in a cabin in the woods, we revisit his experiences of every track on the record, bassist’s Nick Jost’ chops, guitarist Gina …

Drummer Mike Truscott of English rock band Wishbone Ash talks about the lengthy tour schedule around the band celebrating over 50 years of playing, killer records from 1970, the story of how he got the gig, our mutual fascination with early Def Leppard, the impact of the Beatles on both the US and England, New York & London similarities, the distin…

Drummer Josh Andrews of the UK’s Pupil Slicer talks about some of his favorite festivals of the last few years, varying English accents, writing & recording their record Blossom, reverse-engineering your own electronic drum parts, the evolution of their live set-up, Chris Pennie as a drum influence, their unexpected reception post-COVID, touring wi…

Drummer/Producer/Studio Owner Ray Marte of NY’s Moon Tooth talks about the scary incident involving guitarist Nick Lee’s injury, coma and diagnosis of autoimmune limbic encephalitis-followed by his long road to recovery, letting go of the production reigns in working with producer Josh Wilbur, prepping for their upcoming tour with the Callous Daobo…

Drummer Jesse Shreibman of the Pacific North West’s psych/ambient/doom purveyors -Bell Witch , talks about their most recent record “Future's Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate” and how it will tie into the larger body of work in subsequent releases, his ever evolving synth/pedal/drum live-setup, Bell Witch’s most recent run in Europe, their upcom…

Drummer Chris Mills of Chicago’s Harm’s Way talks about the recording blocks and pre-production of their new record Common Suffering and working with producer Will Yip, revisits the bands experiences recording their previous albums Rust and and working with Will Putney for the first time on Posthuman, the bands origins and how the band has ascended…

Drummer Noah See of the UK’s Conjurer talks beer preferences and the sport of drinking in England, his most recent US tour and the experience of driving longer distances in the US -vs- the UK, how he and the other members grew up in different areas/scenes and how he joined the band, fans reactions to the Conjurer/Pijn collaboration album “Curse the…

And we're back! It's the Season 2 Finale as we wrap up the 40s. And what better way to conclude the 40s by going backwards from Christmas to Halloween as we review the 1949 classic, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad! It's a wild car ride with J. Thaddeus Toad, followed by a harrowing ride through the forest for Ichabod Crane. Enjoy! Next episo…

Drummer Robby Staebler of All Them Witches/UVWAYS talks about the numerous studios he’s worked out of and what made them all uniquely special, recounts the recording experiences of many of their records, talks the origins/history of the ATW, how his gear has evolved, his favorite frankenkit, some of his favorite 70’s recordings and why Led Zeppelin…

Cap. Ron of OK. City’s Chat Pile talks about his day gig coding for effects pedals, the origin of the band name, his upbringing in a small town/ jamming with his brother, the bizarre state that is Oklahoma ( and a couple crazy Jody stories), how he loves the band Phish, how Dave Grohl taught him to play the drums, the process of recording “God’s Co…

Drummer Chris Enriquez of Spotlights talks their most recent tour and the process of writing/recording their new record “Alchemy of the Dead”, meeting Dave Lombardo while opening for Mr Bungle, a party night with yours truly culminating off-roading and mouth torturing hot sauce, his upcoming documentary On the Might of Princes, The delayed (and the…

And we're back! It's Christmas in August at the We Watch Disney Podcast as we sat down and reviewed the 1947 classic, Miracle on 34th Street! An elderly gentleman named Kris Kringle creates a stir when he's hired as Macy's in-store Santa Claus for the holiday season. Plus, we give our thoughts on the new live action Haunted Mansion movie! Next epis…

And we're back! We sat down and took a trip south of the border to review a double feature of Saludos Amigos & The Three Caballeros! Magical gifts from his friends send Donald on a musical journey. These films were definitely something different for us, and audiences at the time that were met with... mixed feelings. Even so, a fun time as always so…

And we're back! We have finally reached the end of shorts for the WWDP! And who better to conclude our time reviewing Disney shorts than G.G. "Goofy" Goof? We sit down and discuss 4 popular "How To" shorts. Want to learn how to become a fishing or swimming aficionado? Perhaps you want to become a master of baseball or football? Well this is the wee…

And we're back! We sat down, grabbed our hunting gear and reviewed the 1942 film, Bambi! The story of a young deer growing up in the forest and experiencing all it has to offer. A change of pace for Disney as they temporarily break away from the traditional fairy tales, in favor of this emotional realistic story of the forest. Love comes to the for…

And we're back! We sat down and reviewed the 1941 film, Dumbo! The inspirational tale of the courageous baby elephant, who with the help of clever friend Timothy Q. Mouse, uses his sensational ears to soar to fame. Possibly Disney's most emotional film, we battle some feelings trying to get through this one. Join us as we break down the three-ring …

And we're back! We sat down and reviewed the 1941 film, The Reluctant Dragon! A story about a dragon who would much rather recite poetry and play is taught how to be ferocious by a young boy and a knight. Well part of the story at least, along with an hour long tour of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Join us as we join Mr. Benchley on his day at the…

And we're back! We continue along into the 40s with 4 more shorts. The Little Whirlwind, Canine Caddy, Early To Bed & Lend A Paw. A nice and easy review for a change as all four shorts delivered! Various discussions from topics such as sleeping habits, cakes, and bookoo money paper towels. Enjoy! Next episode: The Reluctant Dragon Follow on Twitter…

And we're back! How do you review a film that is largely visual with no dialouge? We find out this week with the groundbreaking 1940 film, Fantasia! Enjoy! Next episode: The Little Whirlwind, Canine Caddy, Early To Bed, Lend A Paw Follow on Twitter @WeWatchDisney We Went To Disney Youtube We Watch Disney Podcast on Spotify We Watch Disney Podcast o…

And we're back! We continue along into the 40s with 4 shorts today. Donald's Dog Laundry, Tugboat Mickey, Mr. Duck Steps Out, & Mr. Mouse Takes A Trip. A fun show as always as we dive deep into these shorts along with other discussion such as cupcakes, mummy noises, and so much more. Enjoy! Next episode: Fantasia Follow on Twitter @WeWatchDisney We…

Cave In drummer JR Conners returns to the CBBP to talk about the process behind writing/recording their amazing new album Heavy Pendulum, the impact of Nate Newton joining the band, bedroom drum sets & “bedroom covers”, returning to Kurt Ballou since their first record (and the ways the band and Kurt had evolved over the last 24 years), the injury …

MMA legend, fighter, teacher & more; Jermey Horn talks about MMA tournaments in small towns in the 90’s and the year he fought nearly 40 times resulting in his baffling 170 MMA career fights, his early interest in the sport, competitions in rodeo arenas, the art of managing negative thoughts during extreme adversity, the beauty of the flow-state, t…

And we're back! After nearly 5 months off, the gang makes their long overdue return to the We Watch Disney Podcast! Looking for Swiss Family Robinson? Yeah well, aren't we all? We'll explain what happened to that episode along with moving on to our episode today, Pinocchio. A much better choice in my opinion anyway. Enjoy! Next episode: Donald's Do…

Producer/Engineer Andrew Schneider talks about his run with the Blue Man Group, revisits some of his past records; Cave In’s Perfect Pitch Black, Unsane’s Visqueen, and his own records with Pigs, working out of Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio Studios & some of Albini’s past records, the pursuit of great sounding drums and his early years of recordi…

Tristan Shone AKA Author & Punisher talks about the changes made coming off a big tour with Tool for his new record Kruller, engineering alternative setups for tours over seas, how altering his set up leads to different directions musically, the layout and general connectivity of some of his live rigs, the initial inspiration behind connecting the …

Drummer Scott Osment of Deaf Club (Featuring Justin Pearson; The Locust, Retox, Dead Cross) talks about his move from Austin to California, only to endure Covid times with wild fires and ultimately getting Covid -resulting in him moving back to Austin, how Deaf Club started as a band and the process of recording their new record Productive Disrupti…