The Drum Social Podcast

The UK Drum Show 2026

Alex & Ben chat about their time at the UK Drum Show 2026. From breaking bread with some the world's greatest drummers to sharing a few drams with one of their all-time h

Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings, Hot Sauce & Pig Tattoos

Alex & Ben chat about one of their drumming heroes, Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings of Alexisonfire. From playing in bars as an underage punk drummer to writing one of the mos

Review: Ben Builds a Snare (Tiki Drums)

Ben walks Alex through his weekend away at the Tiki Drums' Snare Building Course. With cups of tea and handmade bread from the warm hospitality of Tiki Drums, follow alon

Jim Keltner, Fridge Eggs & Harmonicas

Alex & Ben chat about the Godfather of Sessions, Jim Keltner. The drummer who played with Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young and everyone else between A and Z, who rememb

Dan Searle, Gargoyles & Table Tennis

Alex & Ben chat about the Brighton beast, Dan Searle. From unintentionally falling in love with the drums as a kid to touring alongside Parkway Drive, Metallica & Korn wi

Tomas Haake, Cookie Jars & Magic Fingers

Alex & Ben chat about the Viking of Rhythm, Meshuggah’s Tomas Haake. From learning to play on pillows and cookies jars to writing the Mount Olympus of metal drum beats, B

Interview: Matt Halpern

Alex & Ben chat to a true pioneer of progressive metal, Matt Halpern. The boys cover Matt's drumming origins, his unique approach to practice and preparing for tour, plus

Tour Stories: Volume 2

Alex & Ben share Tour Stories again from the listeners, legends and themselves. From drumstick Beer Pong to Keith Richards burning down the Playboy Mansion. Plus another

Interview: Matt Kidby (Protest the Hero)

Alex & Ben chat to the Vincent van Gogh of drums, Matt Kidby. Fresh off the stage at Radar Festival, the boys cover Matt's journey to becoming a beast behind the kit, wha

Abe Cunningham, Word Play & The Haunted House

Alex & Ben chat about the almighty groove machine, Abe Cunningham. From skateboarding with his childhood best friend Chino Moreno to tracking one of the most iconic drum

Interview: Adam 'Nolly' Getgood

Alex & Ben chat to the microphone maestro, Adam 'Nolly' Getgood. The boys cover Nolly's entry into music, what it's like recording some of best drummers in the world and

Hot Takes: Volume 3

Alex & Ben take on your fresh hot takes. From Steve Gadd's most iconic beat to Bonham's famous triplet fill. ___________________________ ►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod ►P

Radar Festival 2026

Alex & Ben chat about their time at this year's Radar Festival. From joint tattoos to a stacked line up. Plus some exclusive excerpts from upcoming episodes captured at t

The Meinl 75th Anniversary Festival

Alex & Ben chat about their time at the Meinl Festival, celebrating the companies 75th year. From roaming around the Meinl Factory and bothering the cymbals makers to wat

Interview: Steve Lamos (American Football)

Alex & Ben chat to the drummer who helped define the sound of Midwest emo, Steve Lamos. The boys cover Steve's early years perfecting his trumpet skills, the origins of m

The 100th Episode

Alex & Ben chat about the journey so far on the 100th episode. From spending the day in Ash Soan’s Windmill to almost getting trampled by Robbie Williams’ band at the Emi

Abe Laboriel Jr., Batman & Ozzy's Basement

Alex & Ben chat about the happiest man in drums, Abe Laboriel Jr. From watching legends like Jeff Porcaro and Jim Keltner track sessions in the studio to playing the Supe

James Gadson, Iconic Grooves & Pinstriped Suits

Alex & Ben talk about the monumental master of groove, James Gadson. From his early days singing doo-wop in Kansas to laying down some of the most consequential drum part

Greyson Nekrutman, Toads & Joysticks

Alex & Ben chat about the percussive phenomenon that is Greyson Nekrutman. From developing his own spider like stick technique to taking over Eloy Casagrande's seat in Se

Tour Stories: Volume 1

Alex & Ben share Tour Stories from the listeners, the legends and themselves. From Neil Peart's post gig ritual to Bill Ward's pyrotechnics. Plus a Tour Story themed Play