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Nashville Drummers Podcast

Dan Ainspan / Nathan Sletner

77 episodes

5 days ago

Welcome, Memphis, TN native Ryan Beydler! Ryan is currently the touring drummer for 15-year-old rising country Artist Maddox Batson. In this episode, we cover Ryan's wide range of experiences in the music industry, as well as invaluable lessons from legendary drummers Ryan has been lucky enough to study with, including John "JR" Robinson, Shannon Forrest, and Zoro. Ryan takes us through tour life with Maddox and the band, including his techniques for integrating electronics into a hybrid setu...

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Welcome, Memphis, TN native Ryan Beydler! Ryan is currently the touring drummer for 15-year-old rising country Artist Maddox Batson. In this episode, we cover Ryan's wide range of experiences in the music industry, as well as invaluable lessons from legendary drummers Ryan has been lucky enough to study with, including John "JR" Robinson, Shannon Forrest, and Zoro. Ryan takes us through tour life with Maddox and the band, including his techniques for integrating electronics into a hybrid setu...

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Nashville Drummers Podcast

Ryan Beydler: On Tour w/ Maddox Batson, Learning from the Masters, Studio Recording, Violin Roots, Foodie Adventures

Welcome, Memphis, TN native Ryan Beydler! Ryan is currently the touring drummer for 15-year-old rising country Artist Maddox Batson. In this episode, we cover Ryan's wide range of experiences in the music industry, as well as invaluable lessons from legendary drummers Ryan has been lucky enough to study with, including John "JR" Robinson, Shannon Forrest, and Zoro. Ryan takes us through tour life with Maddox and the band, including his techniques for integrating electronics into a hybrid setu...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 48 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Jordan Arnold: On Tour w/ Noah Hicks, Stick Tricks & Style, Mentors & Endorsements, How to Be a Good Hang

Welcome Athens, GA native Jordan Arnold! Jordan is the current drummer for rising country artist Noah Hicks. Jordan shares his journey into his passion for music and the drums, starting from his early days inspired by Def Leppard, to his special relationship with his father both on and off the stage. Jordan stresses the value of important relationships within the music industry and shares insights and fun stories from life-long mentors and drumming legends Rich Redmond and Gregg Bissonette. ...

1 month ago

1 hour 43 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Kirby Bland: Professional Traveler, Game Footage, Route 91 Harvest Festival, Day Jobs, Identity & Nashville Community

Welcome Arkansas native and Nashville mainstay Kirby Bland! Kirby is best known as the drummer for country rock artist JD Clayton and has become a familiar face in the Nashville music scene over the past decade. Kirby shares his unique perspective on life as a “professional traveler,” reflecting on his musical journey, the importance of community, and the lessons learned from both the stage and the road. From his early days growing up in Arkansas and discovering his love for drumming, to buil...

2 months ago

1 hour 40 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Donnie Marple: Drum-Off Champion, Drum Solo Mastery, On Tour w/ Lee Brice, Staying Present, Family & Personal Growth

Welcome Keyser, West Virginia native Donnie Marple! Donnie is best known as the full-time drummer for American country music singer and songwriter Lee Brice. He’s also the 2007 Champion of the storied Guitar Center Drum-Off. Starting from his early love for drumming inspired by his musical family and church, Donnie describes his rise through the competitive ranks, from local area competitions to competing nationally in the Guitar Center Drum-Off and eventually performing a solo at the prestig...

3 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

LIVE from the Music City Drum Show 2025

Attendee and exhibitor interviews from the Music City Drum Show July 19th & 20th, 2025. Register for the 2026 Music City Drum Show https://www.musiccitydrumshow.com Interviews (in order of appearance) 00:00 Intro 0:11 Welcome 2:02 Matt Bover 5:04 Joel Edward McCoy 7:44 Don Orrell 11:01 Lillian Stegen 12:14 Dave Brandwein 14:45 Lleyton Brainard 16:21 Jake Robinson 18:05 Laurel Knopf (Roadkill Drums Podcast) 23:05 Jim Wagy 26:11 B...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Jay Weinberg: A Life in Creativity | On Tour w/ Suicidal Tendencies, Artistry & Perfectionism, Nashville Community & Charity Work, Brand Collaborations

Welcome New Jersey-native and acclaimed drummer Jay Weinberg! Voted 4x "Best Metal Drummer" and "#1 Rock Drummer" in Modern Drummer Readers Polls, Jay Weinberg is known as the current drummer for American thrash groups Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves, and past tenure with the heavy-metal band Slipknot from 2014-2023. This episode dives deep into the intersection of art, music, and community. Having just wrapped support on Metallica's M72 World Stadium Tour, Jay recalls stories from...

4 months ago

2 hours 12 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Jordan Perlson: The Art of Communication, Mastering Versatility, Fitness for Drummers, Drum Lessons & Home Recording

Welcome drummer, percussionist, producer and educator Jordan Perlson! Jordan's career has spanned about as wide a stylistic reach as one can imagine. Be it with jazz legends Seamus Blake, Gary Burton, folk heroes Alison Brown and Missy Raines, reggae giants Matisyahu and Trevor Hall, cutting-edge music innovators like Becca Stevens, Snarky Puppy, Banda Magda and Jeff Coffin, or progressive music with Adrian Belew, Echolyn or Kaki King. Jordan has credits on 100+ recordings, including na...

4 months ago

1 hour 56 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Andrew Nesbitt: Body Awareness, Crafting Your Sound, Breaking into Broadway, Navigating the Music Industry

Welcome to the show Wisconsin native Andrew Nesbitt! In this wide-ranging interview, Andrew shares his journey through the music industry, the challenges and opportunities of breaking into the Nashville drumming scene, and his innovative approach to creating custom percussion accessories. Andrew recalls his time at Berklee College of Music studying under legendary drummer Mike Mangini, and his transition from the small town of Sturgeon Bay to NYC, and eventually to Nashville. We hope you enjo...

5 months ago

2 hours 3 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Branndon Center: Behind the Lens | Video Content at Meinl Cymbals, Nashville's Metal Scene, Developing Groove and Feel, the Future of Music, Gardening Tomatoes

Today we welcome to the show talented drummer, videographer, and Nashville-native, Branndon Center. Starting in the warehouse at Meinl Cymbals, Branndon would soon move into the Artist Relations / Media & Content Producer role, a position he's held for over 7 years. Branndon gives us a peek 'behind the lens' into his day-to-day where he's running professional video shoots with some of the biggest names in drumming across the Meinl roster. In addition to production and drum content, we cov...

5 months ago

1 hour 40 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Brian Russell Collins: Beating Cancer & Overcoming Loss, Community through Charity, Meeting Huey Lewis, Jelly Roll Arena Tour

Welcome to the show Wilmington, NC native Brian Russell Collins! Having been in Nashville for over a decade, Brian is a familiar, friendly face in our community who has endured more than most of us ever will in a lifetime. We dive into Brian’s journey of perseverance and heartbreak, including beating cancer multiple times and the recent loss of his mom and sister - experiences that have greatly impacted his outlook on music and life. He reminisces on meeting his musical heroes Huey Lewis and ...

6 months ago

1 hour 43 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Matt Nolan: Drummer for Lainey Wilson, From New Orleans Jazz to Country's Biggest Stages, Sobriety and Mental Health, Studio Recording, The Importance of Listening

We’re excited to welcome Matt Nolan to the podcast! Since 2020, Matt has been the touring drummer for Lainey Wilson, in addition to working with artists including Maggie Rose, Them Vibes, Brandon Whyde, The Morrison Brothers Band, and Rude Music - a rock and roll group led by Matt and his brother Kevin. In this wide-ranging interview, Matt shares his unique musical journey from studying Jazz in New Orleans to moving to Nashville and eventually landing the gig with Lainey Wilson. Matt shares v...

7 months ago

2 hours 37 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Raven Pfeiffer: On Tour w/ Girl Named Tom, Choosing the Right Gigs, Mastering Ableton, Living Healthy & Landing Endorsements

Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Raven Pfeiffer moved to Nashville in 2021 where she currently performs, co-writes, and tours with several artists across different genres, most notably with American folk sibling trio, Girl Named Tom. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Raven studied under renowned performer, composer, and producer, Rick Dior (James Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles), and earned a B.A. in Music with a concentration in percussion and a B.A. in German Tran...

7 months ago

1 hour 43 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Grace Goodman: Belmont Grad to Touring Drummer, Supporting Women in Music, Nashville Indie Rock, Professionalism & Showmanship

Grace Goodman is a Nashville-based drummer known for her dynamic performances and versatility across a wide range of musical genres. A recent graduate of Belmont University (Class of 2024), we dive into Grace's rapid transition from college to professional touring into Nashville's indie rock scene. Since graduating, Grace has toured with Odie Leigh, opening for Shakey Graves, and recently wrapped up a three-month headlining tour across the United States and Canada. Over the past year, she has...

8 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Ethan Harb (2025 Interview): Viral Bonk Fame, On Tour w/ Trey Lewis, Camaraderie, Consistency, & Personal Loss

In this special episode of the Nashville Drummers Podcast, we welcomed back our good buddy Ethan Harb. Since his first appearance on the show back in Ep. 5 (Dec. 2021), Ethan's career has quite literally exploded, most recently through his viral social media video series of 'How to Get Fired from a Gig', amassing over 112 million views on one video alone, 450K followers on Instagram and 170K followers on TikTok. Ethan shares insights on the importance of consistency when building a social med...

8 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Aaron Chase: Lost Stars, Building Community, Recording & Content Creation, Taking Risks, Mental Health Challenges

Welcome Harrisburg, PA native Aaron Chase to the show! Well-known as the drummer for Nashville pop duo Lost Stars, Aaron shares his journey to Nashville as a session drummer and content creator, including stories from his early drumming days, the challenges and benefits of recording at home, and the impact of running on his physical and mental well-being. Aaron hosts the 'Musicians Should Hang Out', a monthly coffee hang to foster community among local musicians. The conversation also delves ...

9 months ago

1 hour 43 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Cody Ash: Drummer for Jelly Roll, Metalcore to Country, Chasing Your Dreams, Art of the Drum Solo, Competitive Mindsets

We're super stoked to welcome Cody Ash to the studio to help us kick off 2025! In this raw and honest 3hr interview, Cody shares his unique journey from a small-town upbringing in Kentucky through his challenging high school years and various musical phases including joining metalcore bands Sylar and O'Kingdom. Cody recounts the pivotal experiences that led him to Nashville and meeting Jelly Roll, his evolution into country music, overcoming the challenges of learning new material under press...

9 months ago

2 hours 47 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Joel Mevis: On Tour w/ Filmore, Building Playback Rigs, Mastering Ableton, the Art of Show Preparation, Redesigning Nashville's Airport

Today we welcome to the show Nashville-native Joel Mevis! Joel is currently the drummer for Tyler Filmore - a Nashville-based artist blending pop and electronic elements with earnest country. Dubbed as "the most interesting person we've had on the show," we learn Joel's journey through the music industry, his experience with Ableton, Filmore tour stories with Pitbull, and how his detail-oriented nature has contributed to his success. Joel shares valuable insights on managing stress during per...

11 months ago

1 hour 42 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Kyle Law: On Tour w/ Tim Montana, Broadway vs Artist Gigs, Work-Life Balance, Choosing Subs, Microscoping & Learning Complex Parts

Today we welcome to the show Georgia-native Kyle Law, a Nashville-based live and session musician currently touring with hard-rock country artist Tim Montana. Kyle shares his insights on prepping for Broadway gigs versus artist gigs, work-life balance, how to keep gigs and choose subs, and his method for learning complex drum parts, including his time with Nashville-based Tool cover band, Rosetta. Kyle talks about his experiences on the road, his transition from country rock to hard rock, and...

1 year ago

1 hour 46 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Christian Delzoppo: On Tour w/ Knox, Self-Care & Sobriety, How to Network, Practice Routines & Staying Motivated

Today we welcome Christian Delzoppo to the podcast, currently on tour with Nashville-based indie pop artist Knox Morris (Knox). Christian opens up about his struggles with alcohol and the path to sobriety, which allowed him to reignite his passion for drumming. He speaks to the transformative power of self-care and connections between mental and physical health, while emphasizing the importance of genuine relationships when it comes to networking and landing gigs. We gain insights into his ea...

1 year ago

1 hour 56 minutes

Nashville Drummers Podcast

Stefan Chippeaux: Pro Drum Tech | On Tour w/ Bailey Zimmerman, Resilience, Mastery, & Lifelong Learning

Today we welcome Stefan Chippeaux to the podcast, currently on tour as the drum tech with young American country phenom Bailey Zimmerman. Stefan recalls his compelling transition from a drummer in Tampa, FL to an accomplished tech and performer in Nashville. We learn the skills and mindsets necessary to be a pro tech in today's industry, emphasizing adaptability, proactive problem-solving, teamwork and dedication to high standards. In this episode, Stefan shares valuable insights on resilienc...

1 year ago

1 hour 20 minutes