Best Pat Sprout Podcasts (2024)

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Petr Cech - Legendary Goal Keeper - Chelsea / Arsenal / Rennes and Drummer! 53:58

5h ago53:58

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Joining me today is legendary goalkeeper Petr Čech. Petr is arguably one of the finest if not the finest goal keeper in Premier Leaugue history. best know for his remarkable time at Chelsea FC from 2004 -- 2015, as well as stints with Sparta Prague, Arsenal, Rennes and of course his home country Czech Republic. Petr is also a huge fan of playing th…

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Kenny Aronoff - John Cougar Mellencamp, Sammy Hagar, Joe satriani, Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, Meatloaf, Jon Bon Jovi....session great! 54:29

11d ago54:29

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Kenny Aronoff - Percussion Discussion - Episode 144 Firmly back in the legends lounge today with the legendary Kenny Aronoff! Kenny has the most incredible career under his belt having recorded and toured with some of the most remarkable bands and artistes on the planet, including - John Fogerty, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jon Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Willi…

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Karl Brazil - Robbie Williams, James Blunt, King Herd, Feeder 1:02:57

26d ago1:02:57

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Percussion Discussion Episode 143 - Karl Brazil Joining me today is Karl Brazil. Karl is without doubt one of the leading drummers in the Uk, he has played for a hugely diverse list of bands and singers such as Feeder, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Jason Mraz, One Direction, Westlife, James Morrison, Leona Lewis and of course Karl has been with James Blu…

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Graham Hopkins - Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, Dolores O'Riordan and Rosanne Cash. 52:13

1M ago52:13

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Joining me today is the super talented Graham Hopkins. Graham has played for some remarkable bands and artistes throughout his amazing career so far including 6 years with Northern Irish alternative rockers Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, Dolores O'Riordan and Rosanne Cash. Join us as we have a good old …

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Steve "Smiley" Barnard - Mike Peters & The Alarm / Archive / Robbie Williams / Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros plus many more.... 51:21

2M ago51:21

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Joining me today is Steve "Smiley" Barnard. Steve is one of the most respected and liked guys in the business, he has an incredibly succesful career so far having toured and recorded with the likes of Robbie Williams, Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, The Mock Turtles, Holy Holy, Hard Fi, Lily Allen, Billy Bragg, Newton Faulkner as well his regular …

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Pat Garvey - Ozric Tentacles - Noel Redding, James, Tim Booth, Lonely Robot 52:06

2M ago52:06

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Joining me today is Pat garvey. Pat is a hugely talented drummer and educator, he has a very impressive CV including Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix) Lonely Robot, Tim Booth, James and is a member of the instrumental (progressive tinged) Ozric Tentacles. Somehow, alongside his hectic playing schedule Pat has managed to fit in a whole other career as one…

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Tony TC Coleman - BB King, Albert Collins, Etta James, Albert King 1:00:47

3M ago1:00:47

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Joining me today is Tony TC Coleman. Tony has had a remarkable career so far playing with some of the finest Blues artists on earth including Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Albert King, Etta James, Buddy and of course 25 years with the late and legendary BB King! Join TC and myself as we pick through his incredible career so far, from his very early …

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David Ruffy - Ruts DC / The Waterboys / Sinead O'connor / Kirsty Macoll / Aztec Camera / Prefab Sprout 1:07:29

3M ago1:07:29

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David Ruffy - Percussion Discussion - Episode 138 Joining me today is founding member and drummer of The Ruts (knowun as Ruts DC these days. Join Ruffy and myself as we pick through his amazing career starting with all the bands in Pre Ruts, this explains why they werent your everyday Punk band. We also talk about his work with some of the biggest …

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Vinny Appice - Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Last in Line 1:05:04

4M ago1:05:04

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Firmly back in the Legends Lounge today with Vinny Appice! Vinny has played on some of the most iconic heavy rock albums of the 1980's with Black Sabbath and Dio. Join Vinny and myself as we talk about his incredibe career so far. We talk about his early days at home and how his older brother Carmine was a huge influence on his playing. We of cours…

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Jared Falk - Drumeo founder and CEO 53:21

4M ago53:21

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Joining me today is CEO and founder of Drumeo Jared Falk. Im quite certain that everyone watching or listening to this will know what Drumeo is and without doubt will have seen some of the remarkable content that they deliver time and time again, not just remarkable content, but filmed with the finest video and audio you could ever wish to see! Joi…

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Simon Phillips - Bonus episode! short but sweet! 11:33

5M ago11:33

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This was the end of another wonderful conversation with Simon Phillips that wasnt used in the recent Hayman episode, its way too interesting not to use. Simon tells us where his love of 24" bass drums came from, his first experience of using a boom cymbal stand that was brough back as a gift from New York and he tells us how cymbal stands affect th…

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Lina Anderberg - Zara Larsson / Independant 38:59

5M ago38:59

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Joining me today is Lina Anderberg. Lina is currently on tour with Swedish singer and song writer, Zara Larsson. Lina (also from Sweden ) takes us through her career so far from her early days when her love of horses was the main competition to her drumming career! She tells us how she got the bug after just having a go on a kit at school, knowing …

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The History of Hayman Drums - Ft. Nigel Constable, Simon Phillips, Simon Kirke & Robb Reiner 1:22:10

6M ago1:22:10

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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…

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Nic Collins & Trev Lukather of The Effect 36:57

6M ago36:57

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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…

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Mike Heaton - Embrace / Code Drum Heads 1:00:29

7M ago1:00:29

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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…

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Michel'le Baptiste - Lizzo, Fifth Harmony, Beyonce 51:21

7M ago51:21

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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 …

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Leon Cave - Status Quo/Francis Rossi 51:58

8M ago51:58

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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…

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A Tribute to 101 Years Of Premier Percussion - A Percussion Discussion Podcast Special. 1:12:55

9M ago1:12:55

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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…

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Rob Brian - Siouxsie Sioux, Simple Minds, Modern English, Loreena Mckennitt, Goldfrapp, Miles Kane 44:10

9M ago44:10

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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…

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Tom Brechtlein - Chick Corea / Robben Ford / Wayne Shorter / Al Di Meola etc.... 1:07:03

9M ago1:07:03

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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 …

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Alfie Boe OBE - International singing megastar & Drummer! 41:54

10M ago41:54

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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…

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Phil G - (Go West, Mike and The Mechanics, Roachford, Nik Kershaw, Chris DeBurgh) 44:03

10M ago44:03

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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…

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Luke Bullen - (Reef - Rumer - Bryan Ferry - KT Tunstall ) 51:14

11M ago51:14

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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'…

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Neil Golding - UK Drum Show Organiser 42:12

11M ago42:12

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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…

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Stumpy Monroe - The Almighty 59:53

12M ago59:53

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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…

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Rod Morgenstein - (Dixie Dregs - Winger - Fiona - Platypus - Steve Morse - Jelly Jam) 1:22:41

1y ago1:22:41

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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…

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Todd Sucherman - (Styx - Spinal Tap & Many more!) 46:18

1y ago46:18

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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…

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Robert Sput Searight (Toto, Ghost-Note, Snarky Puppy, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar) 1:15:12

1y ago1:15:12

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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 …

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Chris Jago - Part 2 (Neil Diamond, Boy George, Wicked, Rent, We Will Rock You, Frozen the musical) 47:14

1y ago47:14

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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…

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Chris Jago - (Neil Diamond, Boy George, Wicked, Rent, We Will Rock You, Frozen the musical) 54:38

1y ago54:38

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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…

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Homer Steinweiss - (Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, Charles Bradley) 1:04:17

1y ago1:04:17

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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, …

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Trevor Lawrence Jr. drummer/producer/composer (Dr. Dre - Snoop Dogg - Bruno Mars - Eminem - Ed Sheeran - Macy Gray - LeAnn Rimes) 56:18

1+ y ago56:18

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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…

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Developing Resilience: Tips for building resilience and bouncing back from setbacks and challenges 5:04

1+ y ago5:04

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt," host Pat Spout discusses developing resilience, the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges, and provides practical tips for building resilience. First, Pat defines resilience and explains its benefits, including better mental health, less stress and anxiety, and greater success in persona…

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Goal Setting: Strategies for setting achievable goals and breaking them down into manageable steps 6:40

1+ y ago6:40

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt," host Pat Spout explores effective strategies for setting achievable goals and breaking them down into manageable steps. First, Pat defines goals and the different types of goals we can set for ourselves. They discuss outcome goals, process goals, and performance goals and how they differ. Next, Pat di…

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Mikey Sorbello - (The Graveltones/ Sessions) 56:33

1+ y ago56:33

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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…

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Coping with Anxiety and Stress: Techniques for managing stress and anxiety in a healthy and productive way 5:29

1+ y ago5:29

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt," we discuss anxiety and stress and how to manage them in a healthy and productive way. We define anxiety and stress, explore their effects on the body and mind, and discuss effective coping strategies. First, we define anxiety as the feeling of fear, apprehension, or unease about something with an unce…

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Embracing Vulnerability: How embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper connections and personal growth 6:18

1+ y ago6:18

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt", we explore the power of vulnerability and how it can lead to deeper connections and personal growth. We discuss the following topics: The definition of vulnerability and why it's important for personal growth Common fears and misconceptions about vulnerability Strategies for embracing vulnerability an…

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Mark Pusey - (Ed Sheeran, Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Brightman, Rocketman, session drummer ) 59:50

1+ y ago59:50

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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…

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Forgiveness and Letting Go: Tips for releasing resentment and anger, and learning to forgive ourselves and others 6:16

1+ y ago6:16

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt", we explore the power of forgiveness and letting go. We discuss the following topics: The definition of forgiveness and why it's important for personal growth Common obstacles to forgiveness and how to overcome them Strategies for releasing resentment and anger towards ourselves and others Tips for pra…

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Navigating Change: Advice for coping with and embracing change in life, whether it's a job change, relationship change, or other major life event 7:19

1+ y ago7:19

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt", we explore the topic of navigating change in life. We discuss the following topics: The definition of change and why it's important for personal growth Common types of change and how they can impact our lives Strategies for coping with and embracing change, including self-care and mindset shifts Tips …

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Ian Palmer - (Ray Russell, Alan Price, Roy Wood, Richard Niles, Mo Foster, Randy Brecker) 1:00:59

1+ y ago1:00:59

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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…

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Building Self-Confidence: Strategies for developing and maintaining healthy self-esteem and self-confidence 7:43

1+ y ago7:43

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt", we explore the topic of building self-confidence. We discuss the following topics: The definition of self-confidence and why it's important Common obstacles to building self-confidence and how to overcome them Strategies for developing and maintaining healthy self-esteem Tips for taking action towards…

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Mastering Your Mindset: Techniques for cultivating a growth mindset and reframing negative thoughts into positive ones 8:07

1+ y ago8:07

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt", we explore the power of mindset and how to cultivate a growth mindset for personal and professional success. We discuss the following topics: The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset How negative self-talk and limiting beliefs impact our mindset Techniques for reframing negative tho…

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Nigel Constable & Bob Henrit- CrashBang, Wallop! the people behind the products from the 1950's to the millenium. 39:04

1+ y ago39:04

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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…

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Finding Your Purpose: Tips and advice for discovering your true passions and purpose in life 7:19

1+ y ago7:19

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt", we explore the topic of finding your purpose in life. We discuss the following topics: What it means to have a sense of purpose and why it's important Common obstacles to finding your purpose and how to overcome them Strategies for discovering your passions and values How to set goals and take action …

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Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Strategies for breaking through negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that hold us back from achieving our goals 7:22

1+ y ago7:22

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In this episode of "The Personal Growth Spurt", we explore strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs and negative self-talk that hold us back from achieving our goals. We discuss the following topics: The definition of limiting beliefs and how they impact our lives Common types of limiting beliefs and how to identify them Strategies for reframing …

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Robin Guy (Sham 69, Rachel Stamp, Bruce Dickinson, Tigertailz) 1:07:14

1+ y ago1:07:14

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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…

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Trailer 0:32

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Join host Pat Spout on "The Personal Growth Spurt" podcast for practical tips and advice on personal development, self-improvement, and resilience. This 30-second trailer gives a glimpse of what listeners can expect from the podcast, including topics such as overcoming limiting beliefs, building self-confidence, and navigating change. Listeners wil…

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Nic Collins (Pt 3) - Genesis - Phil Collins - Better Strangers - Mike & The Mechanics 37:27

1+ y ago37:27

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Percussion Discussion - Episode 111 - Nic Collins. Making a very welcome 3rd appearance is the fabulous Nic Collins. Join Nic and myself as we chat about what he has been upto recently including his remarkable apperance on Drumeo recreating the the grooves of Genesis and how that experience was, we also talk about the interview for Drumeo with Nic …

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Peter "Dougal" Butler - Personal Assistant to Keith Moon! 1:06:07

1+ y ago1:06:07

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Percussion Discussion - Episode 110 - Peter "Dougal" Butler. Joining me today is Peter "Dougal" Butler. Peter was personal assistant to one of the most iconic, influential, famous and possibly infamous drummers of our time, the late great Keith Moon. Join Peter and myself as we chat about this huge chunk of his life from the late 60's as he tells u…

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