Drum Dog Podcast

About Drum Dog Podcast

The Drum Dog Podcast goes deep on the instrument we love. In our interviews, we sit down with world-class drummers, from session players to festival headliners, for honest, unhurried conversations about their playing, their careers and the craft behind the kit. Guests include Bill Bruford, Gavin Harrison Antonio Sánchez, and Mel Gaynor. On 'The Back Beat', our weekly format, Dan talks spotlights drummers worth your attention, goes through albums that are must-listens, worthwhile gear, and think-pieces to ruminate on. Hit follow so you don't miss any drum chat. Drum Dog is the UK membership platform for drummers, combining world-class lesson packs, live events, gear discounts, and an ad-free community. Join at drumdog.com

Publisher

Drum Dog

Category

arts · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Apr 2025

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Anika Nilles: The YouTube Drummer Who Joined Rush

   Full video essay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNJzWNIoiHg&t Anika Nilles went from a preschool classroom in Germany to a viral YouTube video, Jeff Beck's final touring band and Neil Peart's seat in Rush. In this video I look at how she got there, and what it takes to play a feel that isn't naturally yours. Anika was picked by the Patreon community as the next drummer I cover. Want a vote on who's next? Join here: / offbeatmusic Chapters: 00:00 The Name Geddy Half...

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Mel Gaynor: Why Bonham Played Behind the Beat

   A bite-size insight from our interview with Mel Gaynor, the Simple Minds drummer. This is one moment from a longer conversation, and you can watch the full interview on the Drum Dog YouTube channel. Mel explains how he approaches John Bonham’s drum parts, and the difference between drummers who sit on the beat and drummers who sit behind it. He covers Bonham’s lazy feel, Jeff Porcaro, Buddy Rich holding back, and Phil Rudd’s groove. His closing point is that feel counts for more than techniqu...

3. 

   16 Oct 2026

   "I'm Almost Playing Nothing": The Genius of Omar Hakim

   Send us Fan Mail Video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDp_tV8MhOc&t Omar Hakim is the drummer you've heard on more classic records than you probably realise: David Bowie's Let's Dance, Sting's The Dream of the Blue Turtles, Miles Davis's Tutu and Daft Punk's Get Lucky, plus years behind Madonna and a spell in Weather Report. Drawing on his own interviews, this video follows his path from the jazz clubs of Jamaica, Queens to the biggest stages in the world. It covers the Weather R...

Who has been a guest on Drum Dog Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mel Gaynor
• Antonio Sánchez
• Audrey Tait
• Rob Brian
• Ollie Usiskin

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,334,231

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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