Drumwell Podcast

Todd Hansen
Drumwell Podcast

Welcome to the Drumwell Podcast, where we look at what drummers do away from the kit, in order to do their best behind the kit. We discuss topics such as diet and exercise, warm up, cool down and practice routines, injuries (drum related or those which affect drumming abilities) and how to overcome them, as well as top tips for longevity. "After a recent back issue which at one stage was starting to have an impact on my playing, I went the route of seeking professionals to fix the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. This ongoing process has led to several interesting conversations with my drumming friends and peers about various issues they've faced and how they navigate them. So I figured I would press record on these conversations to share with others out there who may find this interesting!" Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review! Toddy. Music: "OUCH (The Back Ache Song)" by Toddy & Squizzy.  

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    Drumwell ep.1 Todd Hansen - 6/4/2024

    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 of seeking professionals to fix the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. This ongoing process has led to several interesting conversations with my drumming friends and peers about various issues they've faced and how they navigate them. So I figured I would press record on these conversations to share with others out there who may find this interesting!" Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review. Toddy.

    36 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    *BONUS EPISODE* Drumwell ep.2 - Dave Haley - 13/04/2024

    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 to me in my own journey.  I hope you enjoy listening to this chat as much as we enjoyed having it!  Thanks for listening to this Podcast. If you enjoy it, please leave a rating and review!  Toddy.

    47 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Drumwell Episode 3 - Donald Tardy - 6/5/2024

    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 drums and music in general. I love his approach, and I hope you enjoy our discussion! Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on whatever platform you're listening on. Enjoy! Toddy.

    39 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Drumwell Podcast Episode 4 - Art Cruz - 6/6/2024

    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 tend to do much editing with these podcast episodes as I like to keep it as an authentic discussion the way it happened, so there is a little background noise and a guest spot from King Parrots own Slatts!  Anyway, I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed the discussion. If you do enjoy this podcast, I would appreciate a rating and review on whatever platform you listen on, and even a share to your socials.  Thanks for listening! Toddy.

    32 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Drumwell Podcast Episode 5 - Austin D'Amond - July 2024

    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 was a fantastic free flowing conversation and I'm very grateful for Austin giving me his time and insights from his many years of playing at an elite level. I hope you enjoy listening to the conversation as much as we enjoyed having it! Drum well, friends! Toddy.

    59 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Drumwell Podcast Episode 6 - Kieran Smith - August 2024

    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, supporting and enjoying the Drumwell Podcast! I appreciate you! Todd Hansen.

    51 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Episode 7 - Prehab and Funtional movements - Sept 2024

    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 bodies well before this? Two of the movements I learned at the very beginning of my course was the Hip Hinge, and the Sit to Stand Squat. Both of these movements are essential for building a strong posterior chain as well as a strong core, which in my opinion is very necessary for longevity in drumming.  So let's dive in to these moves on this episode!  Disclaimer: I'm not a professional in body movements and I'm only sharing my own opinions and experiences. I would highly recommend that you consult with a trainer, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, or another trusted professional in order to create good form and move correctly. Some videos for reference: Hip Hinge with a stick: https://youtu.be/t4ouk4TmrS8?si=dh4s5ILcBFQMpZNC Sit to Stand Squat: https://youtu.be/jV9wSXIBSB0?si=E7ZWxORVkm7lRJRN

    39 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Episode 8 - Anthony Coota - Oct 2024

    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 kit. We're all indiviuals and I love talking about the different approaches we all take to achieve our drumming goals and maintain longevity within our bodies.  Enjoy our chat, and please leave a rating and review on whatever platform you're listening to this on.  Toddy. USA and Canada friends!! Unfortunatley Anthony's band were denied USA visas this time around and will not be performing for you in November.  I will be on tour with King Parrot across Australia in November! "When The Weed Meets The Speed" tour dates below: Wednesday, November 6th – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast QLD Thursday, November 7th – The Triffid, Brisbane QLD Friday, November 8th – King Street Warehouse, Newcastle, NSW Saturday, November 9th – Manning Bar, Sydney, NSW Sunday, November 10th – The Basement, Canberra ACT Tuesday, November 12th – Volta, Ballarat VIC Wednesday, November 13th – Barwon Club, Geelong VIC Thursday, November 14th – Singing Bird, Frankston VIC (All Ages) Friday, November 15th – Max Watts, Melbourne VIC Saturday, November 16th – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, SA Sunday, November 17th – Magnet House, Perth, WA

    1h 5m

  9. EPISODE 9

    Episode 9 - Rob Brens - Nov 2024

    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 lesson with Rob right before we recorded this episode, and I would highly recommend getting in touch if you wanted to develop any area of your playing at any skill level. Rob knows the instrument well and will cater your time to focus on what you want to achieve. Website: www.rob-brens.com Email: rbrens@gmail.com I will be on tour with King Parrot across Australia in November! "When The Weed Meets The Speed" tour dates below: Wednesday, November 6th – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast QLD Thursday, November 7th – The Triffid, Brisbane QLD Friday, November 8th – King Street Warehouse, Newcastle, NSW Saturday, November 9th – Manning Bar, Sydney, NSW Sunday, November 10th – The Basement, Canberra ACT Tuesday, November 12th – Volta, Ballarat VIC Wednesday, November 13th – Barwon Club, Geelong VIC Thursday, November 14th – Singing Bird, Frankston VIC (All Ages) Friday, November 15th – Max Watts, Melbourne VIC Saturday, November 16th – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, SA Sunday, November 17th – Magnet House, Perth, WA

    1h 8m

  10. EPISODE 10

    Episode 10 - Scott Wade - December 2024

    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, our bodies, and so much more! We probably could have talked for so much longer, but we did this before I hosted a drum clinic at his schools performance space.  Enjoy our chat, and check out what Scotty has created by following STW Drumming on socials, or heading over to stwdrumming.com and browsing the website.

    1h 14m

  11. EPISODE 11

    Drumwell Episode 11 - 2025 Drumming goals.

    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 per week, plus twice a week behind the kit for at least an hour each day.   I'm exercising 6 days per week as normal, but trying to incorporate some new moves into my routine, with a big focus on core stability and balance exercises. I'd also like to do pull ups, and pistol squats. So I've started doing things to make that happen, doing resistance band pull ups and a few moves to help with pistol squats.  I'm doing this to make sure my body is in prime form for the upcoming Euro/UK tour with King Parrot. I'm hoping to continue these good habits on the road, albeit with some adaptations to what's available.  I'd love to hear what your 2025 goals are! Add them in the comments.  See you on the next one, Toddy.

    29 min
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About

Welcome to the Drumwell Podcast, where we look at what drummers do away from the kit, in order to do their best behind the kit. We discuss topics such as diet and exercise, warm up, cool down and practice routines, injuries (drum related or those which affect drumming abilities) and how to overcome them, as well as top tips for longevity. "After a recent back issue which at one stage was starting to have an impact on my playing, I went the route of seeking professionals to fix the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. This ongoing process has led to several interesting conversations with my drumming friends and peers about various issues they've faced and how they navigate them. So I figured I would press record on these conversations to share with others out there who may find this interesting!" Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review! Toddy. Music: "OUCH (The Back Ache Song)" by Toddy & Squizzy.  

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  • Creator
    Todd Hansen
  • Episodes
    11
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Todd Hansen
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    Drumwell Podcast

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