A podcast for drummers who think too much. Ben Hilzinger talks to the greats about creativity, identity, staying sane, and finding purpose behind the kit. Powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. For more inforamtion, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram.
Big Fat Five: A Podcast Financially Supported by Big Fat Snare Drum
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A podcast for drummers who think too much. Ben Hilzinger talks to the greats about creativity, identity, staying sane, and finding purpose behind the kit. Powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. For more inforamtion, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram.
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Recent Episodes
July 29, 2026
Big Fat Five: Richard Spaven
This week on Drummers on Drumming, we’re revisiting a conversation with Richard Spaven, originally recorded in early 2021. Richard has worked with artists including José James, Flying Lotus, Gang Starr, The Cinematic Orchestra, and Jameszoo. His solo work blends acoustic drums with the feel and texture of hip-hop, drum and bass, dubstep, and electronic music. In this episode: Teaching with honesty and helping students find their own voice Treating dynamics as another layer of coordination Creating programmed precision on an acoustic drum kit Keeping complex grooves soulful and easy to feel How the Amen break changed modern music Living inside a music scene instead of simply studying it online Learning from electronic beats without separating machines from musicians Why smaller, higher-pitched kick drums can leave more space for the bass If you enjoy the show, please rate and review it wherever you listen. Richard also has a chapter in Volume One of the Drummers on Drumming book, where he goes deeper into several of the records discussed here. --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 22, 2026
The Drum Panel: Clarity creates opportunity
Host Ben interviews Kyle Adams, drummer for Cartel, discussing how purpose-driven posting and genuine connections build a sustainable drumming career.
July 15, 2026
The Drum Panel: I didn’t pay for flams on four!
Host Ben discusses drumming identity, tempo perception, and cymbal taste with guests Eric Urrea and Kyle Adams, drummer for Cartel, in this interview.
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