What Do We Know?

Danny McCrum & Mike Harrington
  • 4.7 (3)
  • Music Commentary
  • Updated Biweekly

One of them makes music for a living. The other just really loves it. What Do We Know? is hosted by professional musician and producer Danny McCrum and hobby guitarist Mike Harrington. Each week they dig into the albums, artists, gear, history, and big debates that make music worth talking about. Expect strong opinions, genuine curiosity, and more laughs than they probably intended. Join the conversation.

  1. 9. WTF is Yacht Rock?

    6d ago

    9. WTF is Yacht Rock?

    What exactly is Yacht Rock and why is it called that? Mike, Danny and Rooney each bring their chosen Yacht Rock tracks to enjoy, analyse and debate. Are these songs gloriously cheesy, pure genius, or secretly both? And should we even be calling it Yacht Rock at all? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 20m
  2. 8. What's the Rush?

    May 25

    8. What's the Rush?

    Is Rush a legendary rock band or just a Canadian addiction? In this week's episode Mike (our resident Canadian and Rush evangelist) attempts to convert his sceptical co-host from Rush ignoramus into a genuine appreciator, if not a fully signed-up cult member. Join us as Mike takes us through the Rush story and plays some of their 'iconic' tunes. Allegedly. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 11m
  3. 7. Why Do People Love Steven Adler?

    May 18

    7. Why Do People Love Steven Adler?

    Was Steven Adler the greatest drummer in 1980s rock 'n' roll? Maybe not the flashiest. But listen to Appetite for Destruction and you'll hear something no technically perfect player could replicate: a groove that breathes, swaggers, and feels like it's one beat away from flying off the rails. When Adler left, something walked out that never came back. Drummer Andrew Rooney joins us to break down exactly why. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    1 hr
  4. 6. Was 1991 the best year in music?

    May 11

    6. Was 1991 the best year in music?

    Danny has a theory. Was 1991 actually the greatest year in music history? Mike's not convinced. So the two pseudo-scientists did what any reasonable person would do: built a scoring system, applied it to the evidence, and let the results speak for themselves. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers. 1991 had everything. But does having everything actually make it the best? It's closer than you'd think. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 8m
  5. 5. Why do people hate Lars Ulrich?

    May 4

    5. Why do people hate Lars Ulrich?

    He helped build one of the greatest rock bands of all time, so why does everyone seem to hate him?  This week, drummer extraordinaire Andrew Rooney joins us to dig into the Lars Ulrich debate. Great drummer or overrated? Visionary leader or certified jerk? And does he actually deserve the hate he gets?  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 2m
  6. 4. Playing With Dynamics

    Apr 27

    4. Playing With Dynamics

    This week Danny and Mike dig into one of the most powerful and often overlooked tools in music: dynamics. Not just in how you play, but in your songs, your band, how a record is made and how a live show breathes. They pick up the guitar and work through some examples together before Danny plays Mike a number of iconic tracks that show dynamics done right. The kind of conversation that will genuinely change how you listen to music. Worth your time. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    43 min
  7. 3. Tommy Emmanuel: Re-Release

    Apr 21

    3. Tommy Emmanuel: Re-Release

    Back in 2017, Danny and former cohost Bobby Kennedy sat down with the legendary Tommy Emmanuel. With Tommy returning to New Zealand next month, we're re-releasing the episode. Since Mike is hearing it for the first time, we discuss his reactions and thoughts, knowing he's about to see Tommy live for the very first time too. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 47m
  8. 2. What Is a Musician, Really?

    Apr 13

    2. What Is a Musician, Really?

    In a world of ever advancing tech, who gets to call themselves a musician? We dig into the technology quietly reshaping music, why new tech always gets a rough reception, DJs, AI, and the big question: can a machine ever really make art? Spoiler: we don't think it can. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 11m
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Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

One of them makes music for a living. The other just really loves it. What Do We Know? is hosted by professional musician and producer Danny McCrum and hobby guitarist Mike Harrington. Each week they dig into the albums, artists, gear, history, and big debates that make music worth talking about. Expect strong opinions, genuine curiosity, and more laughs than they probably intended. Join the conversation.

Information

  • Creator
    Danny McCrum & Mike Harrington
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 What Do We Know?
  • Show Website
    What Do We Know?

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