Drumwell Podcast

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Todd Hansen talks with Jordan Jensen, drummer for Get Me the Knife and a veteran of Dark Sermon and Otis Archer, about the routines that keep him playing heavy music. They cover his path into bands, strength and mobility work, warm-ups and recurring hand issues, recovery from a severe ankle sprain, and practical habits for staying fueled and hydrated onstage.

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Jordan traces his career from Creatures of Habit and a 2013 recording session to joining Dark Sermon full-time, then later projects with Otis Archer and Get Me the Knife.
He describes Get Me...

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Todd Hansen shares his comprehensive approach to physical training tailored for drummers, emphasizing strength, stamina, and technique to enhance speed and performance behind the kit.

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drumming, fitness, speed, strength, stamina, workout, yoga, forearm strength, muscle groups, training

Key topics

Speed building techniques for drummers Targeted muscle group workouts for drumming The role of yoga and cardio in drumming performance Using resistance bands and hand grips for strength Incorporating professional courses and apps into training

Takeaways

Consistent 100-day speed training can significantly improve drumming performance.<...

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Ryan shares his journey from a young drummer in Canada to a renowned artist working with Devin Townsend, emphasizing the importance of health, practice routines, and balancing life as a professional musician. In this episode, Ryan and Todd discuss the importance of technique, consistency, and mental health in drumming and life. They share insights on training, injury prevention, and balancing physical and mental well-being for long-term success.

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Ryan's early influences and start in drumming
His experience recording in Perth and touring Australia
How he met Devin Townsend...

In this episode of the Drumwell Podcast, Host Todd Hansen discusses practical health, routine, and mindset tips with Paul Lewis, drummer of Adelaide's Hidden Intent, as he shares how he sustains his career and physical well-being amidst the demands of touring and intense genres like thrash metal.

In This Episode:
Paul Lewis's touring highlights, including Bloodstock and European festivalsThe significance of physical maintenance for metal drummersRoutine exercise, diet, and injury prevention strategiesHow AI tools assist in developing tailored workout routinesThe importance of mental health practices like meditation and mindful routinesRealistic approaches to drumming stamina and skill upkeep...

Drumwell Episode 30 - Jared Roberts.

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In this episode, drummer Jared Roberts shares insights into his diverse drumming journey, training routines, injury management, and how to stay motivated and healthy as a musician. Perfect for drummers and musicians looking to optimize their performance and longevity. In this episode, Jared Roberts and Todd Hansen discuss the nuances of drumming techniques, injury prevention, and the influence of iconic drummers on their playing styles. They share practical tips for longevity and insights into the evolution of extreme metal drumming.

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drumming, pr...

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Explore the inspiring journey of JD Tremblay, the alien athlete, as he shares his system for achieving extraordinary feats through discipline, energy regulation, capacity building, and action. Discover insights on mindset, diet, sound healing, and how structured routines can unlock human potential.

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mindset, discipline, extreme sports, system, energy regulation, capacity, action, sound healing, diet, recovery, drumming, drum practice, drumwell.

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The DECA system: Discipline, Energy Regulation, Capacity, Action
The importance of non-negotiables in building discipline
The role of diet...

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In this engaging interview, drummer Pete Kostic shares insights into his musical journey, practice routines, injury prevention, and the importance of ergonomics and maintenance for longevity in drumming. Discover practical tips, favorite resources, and the passion that keeps him inspired in his craft.

Key  topics
Practice routines and warm-up techniques
Injury prevention and ergonomic setup
Maintaining skills over time and staying inspired


Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pete Kostic
02:03 Touring with Regurgitator and Other Bands
04:49 Warm-Up Routines and Mental Preparation
08:40 The Importance of Maintenance in Drumming
12:40 Ergonomics a...

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In this in-depth interview, Sydney-based drummer George Delinicolis shares his rigorous training routines, dietary discipline, injury management, and mental strategies to excel in multiple bands and demanding performances. Discover practical tips on fitness, practice, injury prevention, and maintaining longevity in a high-energy music career.

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drumming, fitness, diet, injury prevention, practice routines, metal bands, endurance, bodybuilding, mental discipline, touring tips, drumming practice, drummer, drums.

Key Topics
Training routines for drummers
Diet and nutrition for performance
Injury prevention and recovery
Practice strategies for busy musicians

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00:00 Introduction...

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Join us in episode 26 of the Drumwell Podcast, as we explore the vibrant Brisbane metal scene with Liam Anthony, a seasoned drummer and vocalist. We discuss the evolution of local venues, the importance of adaptability for live performances, and tips for longevity in the demanding world of metal drumming.

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Brisbane metal scene, live drumming tips, band longevity, metal venues, Shredfest, Liam Anthony, heavy metal, drumming techniques, drumming tips, drumming practice routine

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Brisbane metal scene history and venues
Tips for live performance and adaptability
Longevity and health in...

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drumming goals, diet, exercise, drumming techniques, podcast updates, drummer highlights, music projects, self-sufficiency, Shredfest, Brisbane drummers

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In this bonus episode of the Drumwell podcast, Todd Hansen shares his drumming goals for 2026, focusing on diet, exercise, and new techniques. He reflects on the previous year, discussing highlights and challenges, and outlines future plans for the podcast, including a new logo and upcoming projects. Todd emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency in recording and expresses his commitment to supporting the Brisbane drumming community.

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00:00 Introduction to Drumming Goals for 2026
02:54 Diet and Exercise Routine...

Keywords
drumming, one-man band, fastest drummer, practice routines, touring, injuries, warm-up, drumsticks, longevity, music industry

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In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with drummer Louis Rando about his journey in the music industry, including his experiences in the Fastest Drummer competition, transitioning to a one-man band, and the importance of practice routines and warm-ups. They discuss the challenges of touring, injuries, and techniques for longevity in drumming. Rando shares insights on his drumming style, preferences for drumsticks, and the significance of staying active and consistent in the music scene. The conversation...

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drumming, Adam Jarvis, heavy metal, practice routines, fitness, warm-up techniques, multiple bands, drumming influences, music industry, drummer life, drumming, music, touring, festivals, injuries, musicians, metal, performances, collaborations, experiences

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In this episode of the Drumwell Podcast, host Todd Hansen interviews renowned drummer Adam Jarvis, known for his work with bands like Pig Destroyer and Misery Index. They discuss the challenges of juggling multiple bands, the importance of preparation and practice routines, and how Adam maintains his physical fitness to keep up with the demands of drumming. Adam shares insights into his warm-up rituals, influences in...

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drumming, fitness, strength training, motivation, discipline, injury prevention, diet, longevity, music, appreciation

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In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, Todd Hansen interviews Josh Paish, a seasoned drummer and strong man. They discuss the importance of fitness in relation to drumming, exploring how Josh's background in strength training has influenced his drumming career. The conversation delves into motivation versus discipline, the significance of finding enjoyment in fitness, and the necessity of warming up and injury prevention for musicians. They also touch on diet, the importance of movement for longevity, and express appreciation for the supporters...

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drumming, fitness, nutrition, injury prevention, warm-up routines, longevity, drumming techniques, social media, drummer tips, music industry

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In this episode of the Drumwell Podcast, host Todd Hansen chats with Frankie Macri, drummer for Our Last Enemy, about the essential practices that drummers should adopt to excel behind the kit. They discuss the importance of fitness, nutrition, injury prevention, and warm-up routines, as well as the evolution of learning through social media. Frankie shares his personal experiences and insights on maintaining longevity in drumming, adapting to different kits, and the camaraderie among drummers on the road.<...

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In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with Alpha Wolf drummer Mitch Fogarty about his journey as a session drummer, the importance of maintaining a practice routine, and the balance between drumming and personal life. They discuss the significance of physical fitness and nutrition for drummers, as well as the challenges of injuries and recovery. Mitch shares insights on the evolution of music production technology and his excitement for upcoming projects with Alpha Wolf, including his signature snare drum and the collaborative nature of music creation.


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drumming, practice, fitness...

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drumming, fitness, Guinness World Record, clinics, injuries, Monny Lashes, hard rock drumming, drumming techniques, music education, drummer lifestyle.

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In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with Moni Lashes, a Guinness World Record holder and drummer for the band The Babes. They discuss Moni's fitness routine and how it has evolved to support her drumming career, her experience preparing for and achieving a 24-hour continuous drumming record, and the differences in preparation for clinics versus live performances. Moni also shares her journey through injuries and recovery, emphasizing the importance of maintaining...

Keywords
RSI, repetitive strain injury, drumming, prevention, management, nutrition, hydration, ergonomics, mindfulness, exercise

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In this episode of the Drum Well podcast, Todd Hansen discusses the critical issue of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) that drummers may face. He shares his personal experience with elbow pain and emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body, identifying the causes of RSI, and implementing prevention and management strategies. The conversation also covers the significance of nutrition, hydration, and mind-body awareness techniques to maintain overall health and performance as a drummer.

Takeaways
RSI is a common issue...

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Keywords: exercise physiology, drumming, mental health, injury prevention, strength training, prehab, workout programs, fitness on tour, longevity tips, drumming technique

Summary: In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with Lee Stanton, a renowned drummer and exercise physiologist. They explore the intersection of drumming and physical fitness, discussing how exercise physiology can enhance performance, prevent injuries, and improve mental health for musicians. Lee...

In this episode of the Drum Well Podcast, host Todd Hansen interviews drummer Dan Presland, exploring the various aspects of a drummer's life beyond the kit. They discuss the importance of physical fitness, proper warm-up routines, and the role of diet and sleep in maintaining peak performance. Dan shares his experiences with cardio, strength training, and the challenges of rebuilding skills after a hiatus. The conversation also touches on the creative process and the freedom of experimentation in music. In this conversation, Todd and Dan discuss their experiences in the music industry, focusing on the evolution of local music...

In this episode of the Drumwell Podcast, Todd Hansen interviews Tom Swales, a physiotherapist and strength coach, who shares his journey from overcoming a life-threatening health challenge to building a successful multidisciplinary clinic. They discuss the importance of movement, rehabilitation, and treating the cause of pain rather than just the symptoms. Tom emphasizes the role of self-awareness in injury prevention, the significance of nutrition and recovery, and the benefits of prehab and functional movements for drummers. The conversation highlights practical strategies for enhancing performance and maintaining physical health.

Takeaways
Tom Swales emphasizes the importance of treating the...

On this episode, I reflect upon one year of doing this Podcast! From all the great guests I've had on, to everything I've learned and tried for myself after these conversations. I also give an update of how the body held up on that last tour, and how the preparations beforehand really helped me while I was there.

I've quite enjoyed doing this Podcast, and I intend to invest a bit more time and enery into it this year. It's a one man show, and I've learned a lot. So I'm going to keep trying to improve as...

Welcome to Drumwell episode 13!

This month I had the pleasure of having a chat with my friend Robin Stone! He's a prolific session drummer, working on over 200 sessions last year alone. He also does occasional live sessions, as well as some drum teching. 

We had a great chat about his process and aproach to a session, his diet and exercise routines, good habits, and how entertaining his social media pages are. Come for the drumming, stay for the comments! 

Enjoy the chat!! 

Drumwell, friends!

Welcome to Drumwell Episode 12!

This month is an update on my progress during my January Challenge. After a few weeks of 30 plants and 30 movements (of which there were many more in both cases), as well as doing the work behind the kit, both with skills practice, personal practice (for upcoming gigs), rehersals and shows, I've found a noticeable difference in my power and stamina which is what I was going for.

I go through all that I've been doing, and break down various parts.

Remember, this is all just my own experience and experiment...

Happy 2025!

I wanted to start the year by refecting a little on the amazing conversations we had in 2024. The general consensus? Good movement daily is key to keeping our bodies healthy and ready to play! Pair that with a good diet, practice routine and exercise regime, and you'll most certainly achieve being 1% better each day, if not more. 

I discuss what I'm trying to achieve to start 2025, and how I'm going to do it. My 30 day challenge for January involves 30 days, eat 30 plants per week, do 30 different moves per week, at home pad practice 30 mins twice p...

Welcome to Drumwell Episode 10! The finale for 2024! 

I had a great chat to my friend of over 20 years, Scott Wade. He's a drum educator, session muso, certified PT, and has played with several rock, metal, hip hop and even country groups in his years behind the kit. He owns STW Drum School in Brisbane, Australia, and has built a wonderful space and community for his many students. We also shared our first original gig together back in 2001 in our first bands (Headkase for me, Neotec for Scotty). 

We have a great chat about our journeys, drumming, ou...

This month I had the pleasure of chatting to my mate Rob Brens. Currently the drummer for the band Mirrors, as well as a session drummer, drum teacher and content creator. Rob actually played 45 shows with my band King Parrot as a touring member before I joined. 

We had a fantastic chat about diet, exercise, warm ups and different approaches to different genres. He has a lot of great tricks up his sleeve and has also gotten more serious about the condition of his body as he grows wiser in years.

I actually had a drum l...

Welcome to episode 8 of the Drumwell Podcast! 

This month I have a great chat with Anthony Coota, who plays with Blindfolded And Led To The Woods, keeps busy with his social media channel Coota Drums, and also teaches. 

We have a great chat about all things drums, body, sleep, healthy routines and everything in between. At 26 years old, Anthony is the youngest guest I've had on the podcast, so it was great to get his perspective and the way he approaches his instrument and health as a mid 20s player who is highly active on the ki...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Drumwell Podcast! 

I wanted to go somewhere a little different this month.  I've heard the term "Prehab" being used a fair bit in recent times, and it got me thinking, what if we could target and strengthen areas of our body where repetitive movements cause injuries, well before the injury even has a chance to develop? 

The Funtional Movement Training course that I completed a couple of years back was excellent in that it was focussed on treating the cause rather than just the sypmtoms. But what if we could train our...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Podcast, where I sit down with NSW central coast drumming weapon Kieran Smith of Black Rheno, Hysterectomy, Fat Monica and Disparo AU. 
We discuss the joys and perils of being an 'in demand' drummer, as well as some of Kierans unique warm up techniques, as well as all the usual topics around keeping the body primed to play our very best. 

Please leave a rating and review on whichever platform you're listening on, as it helps to organically grow this podcast and reach more people. And as always, thank you for listening, su...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Drumwell Podcast! This month I had the pleasure of chatting to my good friend Austin D'Amond (Chimaira, Devildriver, Vended, Bleed The Sky) about all things drumming, exercise, diet, sobriety and general wellbeing! We had a fantastic conversation and really get some great insight into Austins approach to drums, health, wellness and life in general. 

I first met Austin in 2012 at the NAMM show in SoCal, and over the years have had the pleasure of touring together, workouts, great hangs and conversations, as well as seeing each other grow in life and music.  This wa...

Welcome to Drumwell episode 4, where I had a great chat with my friend and amazing drummer, Art Cruz of Lamb Of God, ex - Prong, ex - Winds of Plague. We had a fantastic chat backstage at the recent Knotfest Australia festival after Arts set that night with LOG. As with all of my guests so far, Art has his own methods for keeping his body primed to not only play super accurate, but also put on a great visual performance every night. We dive into back and body aches, mindfulness, exercise routines and so much more! 
I don't t...

Welcome to Drumwell Episode 3!  This month I have the awesome Donald Tardy of Obituary on the show.  He's been playing at an elite level consistently for decades, and in my opinion, he just gets better as the years go by. 
I've been lucky enough to have toured with Obituary a coupe of times over the years, and seeing Donald play every night is absolutely magic. 
His approach to drumming and life in general involves day to day movement, keeping active in a life sense, good balance between work, life, passions and leisure, and of course playing a lot of d...

In this episode, I sit down with Aussie drumming legend and my good mate Dave Haley (Psycroptic, Werewolves, The Amenta, King, Crisis Act, Abramelin, and more). We dive deep into Daves approach to his extreme style of playing, his routines around practice, diet, exercise and also the ways he's approached injuries. 
When I decided to make this podcast, Dave was the guy I had in mind to be my first guest. Over the years he and I have had some great conversations around maintaining our bodies for drumming, and he has certainly been a great influence and supportive friend t...

Welcome to the first episode of the Drumwell Podcast! The monthly podcast where we chat to drummers about what they do away from the kit, in order to perform behind the kit.

In this episode, Todd discusses his own journey in drumming and wellness, and gives you an idea of how this podcast came about, and what kind of topics will be discussed. Enjoy this first episode, and stay tuned for some fantastic guests!  

"After a recent back issue which at one stage was starting to have an impact on my playing, I went the route o...