The Bottom of the Glass Podcast

Season 6, Episode 7...A Look Back on the National Muster and a THRILLING Discussion with Patrick McHale!

We had so much fun recording this episode. Dave, Brendan and Brian don't often get the opportunity to record these in the same room, but this came together on the Monday

Season 6, Episode 6...America's 250th and the National Muster in Deep River!

We're celebrating America's 250th as we all get ready for the 2026 Deep River Ancient Muster, which happens to be the National Muster this year! This episode covers all k

Season 6, Episode 5...The Legendary Steve Gadd!

One of the most in-demand session drummers in history! You've heard his drumming for years with his work with Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Chick Corea, Steely

Season 6, Episode 4...The First Chat of 2026!

The gents are having a general chat to get us all thinking about the 2026 Muster and Event Season! 2026 is a watershed year for many fife and drum corps. Many corps are d

Season 6, Episode 3...The West Point Band - The Hellcats!

What a great discussion with four leaders of the West Point Band...the famous Hellcats! We chat about what it's like to be a part of this pretigious band and what they're

Season 6, Episode 2...Westbrook, Here We Come!

As we move to the back side of the muster season, this fun and lively episode talks about musters and some of our favorite corps. We'll give you a Deep River recap, what

Season 6, Episode 1...We're So Glad We're Back!

It has been a good part of a year since the Bottom of the Glass boys have had a discussion. There is good reason for that and this episode talks about that candidly. This

Season 5, Episode 5...State of the Artform - The Muster Episode

With the muster season in full swing, the boys talk musters. Deep River is upon us, the Swiss Mariners are in the Northeast...so let's talk about the changes at DRAM with

Season 5, Episode 4...The State of the Artform / Bass Drumming

Join us as we continue our discussions on the "State of the Artform". This episode features a discussion between three of the best bass drummers in the business. Colin Ma

Season 5, Episode 3...The State of the Artform / Junior Drum Corps

Join us as we continue our discussions on the "State of the Artform". In this episode we speak with a fabulous group of junior fife and drum corps directors. The discussi

Season 5, Episode 2...The State of the Artform / Markus Estermann

Join us as we continue our discussions on the "State of the Artform". In this episode we speak with the great Markus Estermann about fife and drum in Switzerland, how Ame

Season 5, Episode 1...The State of the Artform / St. Patrick's Day Edition

Welcome to the Bottom of the Glass for the first episode of 2024 - our FIFTH SEASON! In this St. Patrick’s Day themed podcast we’ll discuss the State of our Artform.  How

Season 4, Episode 10...The Chop Builder himself, Bill Bachman - Holiday Edition

Take a trip with us as we dig into the drumming life of Bill Bachman. From his books to his sticks to his pads and all the award winning percussion groups he's worked wit

Season 4, Episode 9...The Hippest Pickle of them all - Chet Doboe!

Our chat with Chet is a journey into the experiences, stories and anecdotes with one of the coolest rudimental drummers on the scene. He's played with some of the greats,

Season 4, Episode 8 - The gents have a fabulous discussion with an important member of the community. Kathy Brennan has been our friend, colleague, corps mate, and inspiration for decades.

We’re all amped, ramped and vamped for the 64th Annual Westbrook Muster.  If you’re making your way to the Connecticut Shoreline, or if you can’t make it this year and pl

Season 4 - Episode 5 - A Heartfelt Goodbye to our friend Pete Emerick.

This is a tough one. A dear friend and important member of our community has left us. Pete Emerick was a musician, teacher, educator, historian and friend to so many of u

Season 4 - Episode 4 - The USARD Convention Episode with the Amazingly Rudimental Gary Covitz, Artie Shannon and Larry Finn!

With the USARD Convention right around the corner, we're chatting with three essential and indispensable members of the convention that will be held in Seekonk, MA on Apr

Season 4 - Episode 3 - The St. Patrick's Day Edition with Jeff McProsperie, Michael Eagle, the Mad Irishman, and “Lucky” Charley O’Poole

“Great Day in the Mornin’ To Ya!” (You have to imagine all this with an Irish accent.) You’ll feel the Luck ‘O the Irish when you listen to our St. Patrick’s Day Episode

Season 4 - Episode 2 - The One and Only John Wooton

Dr. John Wooton...Dr. Throwdown...whatever you want to call him, just know he's a rudimental specialist.  Funny as hell with so much talent, and a blast to talk to. John

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Part 2 - Old Guard Audition Process - Drums, Part 2 of 2

How do you nail an Old Guard vacancy?  Let's hear it from the men and women who decide whether you're in or out.  We did it with the fifes in Part 1 of this podcast and h