Welcome back to The Drum Panel—a roundtable-style discussion on all things drums.
This week, I’m joined—as almost always—by my co-host Eric Urrea, and today’s special guest is Jeremy Taggart: longtime drummer for Our Lady Peace and co-host of the Taggart and Torrens podcast, where he blends his love of music, comedy, and all things Canadian. At the end of the day, we’re just good buddies—and those are the kinds of people I like to have on The Drum Panel.
This episode kicks off in the middle of a little rant I was having about a recent encounter with David Garibaldi… which, if you stick around long enough, you just might hear for yourself. Let’s hop in. Cheers.
In this episode, we discuss:
Jeremy’s dream piece of music memorabilia
The records he wishes he could’ve been a fly on the wall for
Making peace with not keeping every skill sharp—and choosing what to let slide to serve your personal sound
Singing while drumming
A round of Word Association
And of course…Trivia!
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52:30
Big Fat Five: Sam Cohen (Glitter Party) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records
What is up!? We’re back with another installment of Big Fat Five, where I invite on drummers who’ve inspired me to break down the five records that helped shape their unique voice behind the kit.
This week’s guest is Sam Cohen—a Canadian drummer who, much like Marco Kleebauer a few weeks back, popped up on my Explore Page and instantly caught my ear.
Sam also makes music under the name Glitter Party—a solo pop project he writes, records, and mixes entirely in his home studio up in Toronto. It’s raw, nostalgic, catchy, and perfectly saturated—DIY in the best sense of the word.
He does a great job of setting up his backstory and artistic approach right at the top of our chat, so I’ll shut up—for now.
Hope you enjoy the five records that shaped Sam Cohen into the musician he is today. Cheers!
Check out all of Sam's links HERE
SAM'S BIG FAT FIVE:
Artist - Amy Whinehouse
Album - Back to Black
Release Year - 2006
Key Track - "He Can Only Hold Her"
Drummer - Homer Steinweiss
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Artist - James Brown
Album - Star Time
Release Year - 1991
Key Track - "I Got The Feelin'"
Drummer - Clyde Stubblefield, Jabo starks, Melvin Parker
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Artist - Al Green
Album - Lets Stay Together
Release Year - 1972
Key Track - "Lets Stay Together"
Drummer - Al Jackson Jr
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Artist - The Band
Album - Music from Big Pink
Release Year - 1968
Key Track - "The Weight"
Drummer - Levon Helm
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Artist - John Coltrane
Album - Giants Steps (mono)
Release Year - 1960
Key Track - "Countdown"
Drummer - Art Taylor
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41:40
The 5 Pillars of Drumming
What is up?! Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming — a podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. My name is Ben Hilzinger, and today’s episode is a little different.
A few months ago, I was sent a book by drummer and educator Mark Feldman — founder of Bang! The Drum School. The book is called Drumming Decoded: The Secret Code to Quickly Go From Newbie to Confident Drummer. It’s a relatively quick read at around 180 pages, but it’s surprisingly comprehensive.
Now, I usually try to steer clear of too much “insider baseball” on this podcast because I want everyone to feel part of the conversation. That said, I also realized I haven’t really addressed beginner drummers directly in a lot of my content.
So I brought Mark on not only to promote his book (which I do recommend — link’s in the show notes), but also to have a conversation about building a solid foundation from day one. And while this book and convo are definitely geared toward novice drummers, there are a ton of takeaways that can help any drummer — no matter where you're at in your journey.
So, whether you’re just picking up sticks for the first time or you're revisiting the fundamentals, I hope you dig this episode. Even if you think you’ve heard it all before... you might just grow a little more.
Here’s to the beginners — keep going. You got this!
Check out Bang! The Drum School HERE
Snag your copy of Drumming Decoded HERE
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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.
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The Drum Panel: What IS Rock?, Social Anxiety & "Networking" as a Drummer
Episode 13 of The Drum Panel
Welcome to The Drum Panel—a show where a rotating group of professional drummers engages in roundtable discussions pertaining to all things DRUM.
For today's panel, we have my co-host Eric Urrea and special returning guest, Mike Robinson.
Today we discuss:
What the hell does it mean to be "rock"?
Dealing with social anxiety and imposter syndrome while trying to network for your career.
Why the word "networking" is gross
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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.
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52:15
Big Fat Five: Marco Kleebauer (Drummer/Producer) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records
This is another installment of Big Fat Five, a segment where I ask some of my favorite drummers to break down five records that had a major impact on their approach to music.
This week, I’m joined by Marco Kleebauer—an Austrian drummer and producer who very recently popped up on my Instagram Explore page… and instantly peaked my interest. His drumming is minimalist yet experimental, and his analog-leaning recording approach is exactly the direction I want to explore with my own sound. This is just another reason I love doing this podcast—I get to discover someone new, connect with them, and then bring them to your attention, too!
Go check out his website HERE where you can purchase his original music, grab some drum break packs, and explore playlists featuring artists he’s either collaborated with or who’ve used his drum breaks in their own music. And some exciting news… Marco is releasing a book called Notes on Drum Recording by the end of this year. It’s all about how to record drums in a small, less-than-ideal room—which, let’s be honest, is the reality for most of us (myself included). So be sure to follow him on Instagram—not only for a bunch of reasons you’ll soon discover, but also to stay updated on the book’s release.
Marco dives into his backstory right at the top of our chat, so I’ll get out of the way. But I implore you to listen to the entire episode—he sprinkles some very tasty nuggets throughout.
Alright, here are the five records that helped shape Marco Kleebauer into the highly sought-after producer and drummer he is today. Cheers!
Check out his website HERE
Follow him on Instagram HERE
MARCO'S BIG FAT FIVE:
Artist - The Beatles
Album - Revolver
Release Year - 1966
Key Track - "Tomorrow Never Knows"
Drummer - Ringo Starr
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Artist - Led Zeppelin
Album - Led Zeppelin 1
Release Year - 1969
Key Track - "Good Times Bad Times"
Drummer - John Bonham
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Artist - Jimi Hendrix
Album - Are You Experienced
Release Year - 1967
Key Track - "Fire"
Drummer - Mitch Mitchell
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Artist - Silver Apples
Album - Silver Apples
Release Year - 1968
Key Track - "Program"
Drummer - Danny Taylor
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Artist - Flaming Lips
Album - The Soft Bulletin
Release Year - 1999
Key Track - "Race for the Prize"
Drummer - Steven Drozd
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🎯 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.
DRUMMERS ON DRUMMING goes beyond technique and gear, diving into the stories, influences, and perspectives that shape the world’s most compelling drummers. Hosted by Ben Hilzinger (Cannons, Eve 6) and powered by Big Fat Snare Drum, this podcast delivers honest conversations, deep insights, and unfiltered takes from the drummers who move music forward.
Each episode explores what makes a drummer’s voice truly their own—whether through Big Fat Five, where guests break down the five albums, moments, or influences that defined their style, or The Drum Panel, a no-holds-barred roundtable on drumming’s most polarizing topics. Expect bold opinions, surprising connections, and an authentic look at the drumming life—on and off the kit.
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