Drumming Up Conversation

Drumming Up Conversation

We are a Husband (Justin) and Wife (Andrea) from Southern AZ. There is no specific agenda to our Podcast, it will change from week to week with topics ranging from music, to movies and pop culture. We will also talk about our favorite food, chefs, Wine, Spirits (mostly if not all local) and some fun guests will join us every once in a while. Justin is the Drummer in a local metal band, Temporal Displacement, so there will be a lot of drum topics sprinkled in, also, our kid will joins us from time to time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin--andrea-wood/support RSSVERIFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. MAY 14

    Episode 224: Dan & Zach

    This conversation was a casual interview between Justin and Andrea Wood of "Drumming Up Conversation" and their guest Zach Daniel, who recently returned from a trip to Arizona. Zach shared his experiences seeing wildlife including a Gila monster, scorpions, and various reptiles, while discussing his studies in marine science and his interest in becoming an environmental officer or ranger. The discussion covered Zach's recent documentary work filming a hospice program in a high-security prison, where inmates were trained as caregivers for dying fellow prisoners. The conversation also included details about Zach's arrest for taking fossils from Petrified Forest National Park, resulting in $580 fines per person, and his passion for paleontology and dinosaur research. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now! Daniel and Zach discussed their recent trip to Arizona, where they shared their positive experiences, particularly highlighting the wildlife, cultural warmth, and natural beauty of places like Sedona and the Grand Canyon. They also talked about the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and driving the scenic 89A. The conversation ended with a brief discussion about Meteor Crater, which interested Daniel due to his passion for space. They talked about potential future visits, with Daniel and Zach expressing interest in seeing more of southern Arizona, particularly Tombstone and wildlife like rattlesnakes. The conversation also covered their experiences with scorpions during their trip, with Daniel sharing stories about seeing numerous scorpions and Zach's initial excitement about encountering them.

    2h 10m
  2. MAY 7

    Episode 223: Mike Hernandez, Bassist for Empire of Dezire

    This was a conversation between Drumming Up Conversation and Mike Hernandez, a former bandmate who now plays bass for Empire of Dezire. They discussed Mike's current musical projects, including his work with Empire of Dezire and his decision to focus on recording singles rather than full albums. The discussion covered their shared history in bands like Snake City Playboys, Mike's experience with various drummers over the years, and their mutual love of music from the 80s metal scene. They also talked about the challenges of playing live shows, including setup issues and the importance of maintaining professional attitudes. The conversation touched on personal topics like Mike's sobriety after 24 years and his current fitness routine, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu training. They reflected on how the local music scene has changed over the years, particularly in Arizona, and discussed the challenges of balancing music with other life responsibilities. Make sure to follow Empire of Dezire with the link below: https://www.facebook.com/empireofdezire Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_sharesid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!

    2h 40m
  3. APR 30

    Episode 222: Jyn Yates Part 2

    This is the second appearance of Jyn on the Drumming Up Conversation podcast, where she discussed her recent return to performing after recovering from a spinal cord injury. Jyn shared details about joining a new band called the Brooke West Band, which has been booking her until January of the following year. She described the band's professional setup, including a tour bus with a pre-set drum kit, and discussed her experience playing various venues with fog machines and lighting equipment. The conversation also covered Jyn's collection of percussion instruments, her interest in drum hardware and companies, and her unique custom drum logo designed by an artist friend. The Drumming Up Conversation and Jyn discussed music industry topics including copyright issues around drum patterns, memorable music videos, and songs that evoke strong emotional reactions. Make sure to check out everything Jyn is up to at: https://www.instagram.com/jynyates https://www.facebook.com/thejynyates https://www.youtube.com/c/jynyates Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!

    2h 53m
  4. APR 23

    Episode 221: Top 5 Saxophone Rock Songs With The Kid

    Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now! This episode of "Drumming Up Conversation" focused on sharing personal updates and discussing top rock songs featuring saxophone solos. The hosts began by reflecting on a recent funeral service for a family member, including details about the ceremony, burial, and an unexpected honor guard for the deceased's nursing background. They then discussed their recent WrestleMania viewing experience and cooking for a large group of family and friends. The main segment featured each host sharing their top five rock songs with saxophone solos, with no matches occurring between their lists, followed by additional honorable mentions. The episode concluded with promotional information about their social media presence and podcast availability. Justin and Andrea discussed their recent experience attending a funeral service for Justin's grandmother. They described the service as going well, shorter than expected, and highlighted the presence of a nurse honor guard, which was a surprise to the family. The funeral procession included a police escort and construction workers showing respect, and the grandmother was buried next to Justin's grandfather. The discussion also touched on their extended stay at their parents' house following the funeral. They discussed a recent event where everyone except Ian attended, which included cooking for 7 hours on Friday and hosting a successful gathering on Saturday. The discussion focused on a cooking competition show, specifically analyzing the recent win by Bryan Voltaggio, who became the first male champion and won back-to-back competitions including a previous Christmas-themed challenge. The group discussed their top rock songs featuring saxophone, with each member sharing their picks. The Kid led the discussion and shared ten songs, including "Rio" by Duran Duran, "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" by Billy Joel, and "Money" by Pink Floyd. Andrea shared five songs, including "Maneater" by Hall and Oates and "Young Americans" by David Bowie. No songs were matched between their lists, and they briefly discussed the saxophonists for some of the songs. The episode concluded with a plug for their sponsors and information on how to follow their podcast

    45 min
  5. APR 16

    Episode 220: Blake Elkin Owner of State 48 Water

    This conversation is with Blake Elkin, owner of State 48 Water. Blake discussed his background, explaining that he originally came from the Bay Area in California before moving to Arizona in 2012. He shared how he started State 48 Water through helping friends with water treatment in their homes, leveraging his previous experience working for a corporate water treatment company. Blake also mentioned his service in the Air National Guard, where he has served for 16.5 years, and recently re-enlisted for another three-year term. He explained how his National Guard duties work with running the business, involving weekend training and annual training periods that allow him to manage the company. The conversation also covered UFC fighting, movies like Rockstar, and personal stories about family and pets, with the business owner's dog making several appearances during the recording. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_sharesid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!

    1h 44m
  6. APR 9

    Episode 219: Mom's Confirmation, Grandma Passing and more.

    Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. es Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now! In this episode of Drumming Up Conversation Justin and Andrea Wood discussed their recent weekend activities, including attending a Catholic church service for Justin's mother's confirmation and a family gathering. They shared their experiences and observations about the lengthy and unusual church service, which lasted four hours. The conversation then shifted to the passing of Justin's grandmother, who was 97 years old, and their thoughts on the assisted living facility's handling of the situation, particularly regarding the timing for clearing out her room. They also discussed upcoming events, including WrestleMania and Andrea's birthday, as well as plans for a documentary shoot with friends. The episode concluded with a reminder about supporting the podcast through listening and sharing, and information about the band Temporal Displacement's new remastered music.

    35 min
  7. APR 2

    Episode 218: Rock Star (2001) With Peter Veunnasack

    Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com⁠ Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now! The podcast Drumming Up Conversation hosted by Justin and Andrea Wood, featured a repeat guest Peter Veunnasack to discuss the 2001 movie "Rockstar." The conversation centered on the film's portrayal of the music industry, particularly focusing on Mark Wahlberg's performance as a musician who gets the opportunity to replace a band member and join a fictional band called Steel Dragon. The hosts and guest discussed the movie's accurate depiction of 1980s music culture, the real musicians who appeared in the film, and how the movie's release coincidentally occurred just before 9/11, which likely impacted its box office performance. The discussion also touched on the technical aspects of filming concert scenes and the film's connection to actual music industry dynamics. Peter and Drumming discussed the 2001 movie Rockstar, which is based on a real-life misunderstanding within the band Judas Priest. They explored how the movie's plot mirrors a situation where band members assumed each other was leaving, leading to a decade-long breakup. Peter noted the movie's similarities to other films like Wedding Singer and Wayne's World, and they discussed the real band Steel Dragon that was formed for the movie. The conversation also touched on the movie's soundtrack, with Peter sharing his appreciation for 80s music and mentioning how he introduced his children to songs from that era. Peter and Drumming discussed nostalgia around 1980s and 1990s communication technologies, including pagers, phone blocking codes, and payphone hacks. They reflected on the casting of Jennifer Aniston in a recent movie, with Drumming praising her performance and suggesting her limited availability due to Friends might explain her limited screen time. The conversation also touched on Brad Pitt's role in Interview with the Vampire and speculation about whether he had done musicals before. Peter and Drumming discussed their shared fascination with music and drumming, drawing parallels to the movie A Star Is Born. Peter shared his regret about not pursuing percussion in school due to shyness, while Drumming described the unique thrill of performing live music and the challenges of managing the time between shows. They also talked about their families' involvement in music, with Drumming highlighting his son Justin's exceptional ability to replicate complex drum patterns. The conversation concluded with a discussion about video game drumming experiences and the unique aspects of playing

    2h 32m

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We are a Husband (Justin) and Wife (Andrea) from Southern AZ. There is no specific agenda to our Podcast, it will change from week to week with topics ranging from music, to movies and pop culture. We will also talk about our favorite food, chefs, Wine, Spirits (mostly if not all local) and some fun guests will join us every once in a while. Justin is the Drummer in a local metal band, Temporal Displacement, so there will be a lot of drum topics sprinkled in, also, our kid will joins us from time to time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin--andrea-wood/support RSSVERIFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.