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Hosted by Drum Factory Direct chief creative officer Mike Dawson, Drum Candy is the definitive podcast for gear-obsessed drummers with an insatiable hunger for non-stop shop talk. Each episode will include product demos and interviews with the world's top drummers, builders, producers, and product designers. Shell types, bearing edges, snare wires, hoop shootouts, tuning, muffling... every component of the drumset and drum sounds gets dissected, discussed, tested, and reviewed here on Drum Candy.

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Mt. Joy's Sotiris Eliopoulos (Audio Only Version)

2026/09/24

Mt. Joy's Sotiris Eliopoulos

2026/09/21

We caught up with Mt. Joy drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos backstage before a show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh to talk about his gear, pre-show warm-up, tour prep, and more.

Chris Hornbrook of Poison the Well

2026/07/02

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Band of Horses' Creighton Barrett

2026/06/09

We caught up with Creighton Barrett of indie rock band Band of Horses while they were touring through Pittsburgh in support of the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Everything All the Time. Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

August Burns Red's Matt Greiner

2026/05/28

Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, hoops, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com. This week on the Drum Candy Podcast, we sit down with Matt Greiner, a founding member of the metalcore band August Burns Red. As a respected drummer in the heavy metal scene, Matt shares insights into his setup and daily routine.

Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Power, Snarky Puppy) Talks Drums, Food, Touring, and More

2026/05/19

This week on the Drum Candy Podcast, we sit down with the incredible musician Nikki Glaspie before a show at the Roxian Theater in Pittsburgh with her band, the Nth Power, in support of Snarky Puppy. In this candid drummer interview, Nikki shares her go-to touring meal, insight into her life on the road, and a rundown of her drumset. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in drums and the life of a touring artist!

PASIC50 Report: Interviews with UK Great Ash Soan and Nashville Drummer Matt Billingslea

2025/12/12

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Lagwagon's Dave Raun

2025/12/07

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Mudvayne's Matt McDonough on Touring, Physical Fitness, and More (Drum Candy Podcast)

2025/11/23

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10 Reasons to Love Omar Hakim (Weather Report, Sting, Daft Punk)

2025/11/16

Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share ten of their favorite tracks by pop/jazz/fusion/rock drumming great Omar Hakim.

Punk Rock Drums With Rancid's Branden Steineckert

2025/08/15

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Endorsements and Artist Marketing with Aaron Vishria of D'Addario

2025/08/05

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"Drummers on Drummers" With Ben Hilzinger (Eve6, Cannons, Big Fat Snare Drum)

2025/07/17

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10 Reasons to Love Steve Jordan (Rolling Stones, John Mayer, etc.)

2025/07/09

Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share ten of their favorite recordings featuring drummer/producer/musical director Steve Jordan. Filmed before a live studio audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop.

10 Reasons to Love Bill Stewart

2025/06/25

Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share 10 of their favorite recordings from modern jazz great Bill Stewart's extensive discography. This episode was filmed before a live audience at Hawthorne Drum Shop in McKees Rocks, PA.

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★★★★★

Toxic Evanger 2026/09/24

Who doesn’t love some Drum Candy

Always enjoy listening to Mike whether it’s an interview or just him talking about something it’s always a learning experience. He always answers all ...

★★★★★

kabperc 2022/11/08

Friends on drums

I really enjoy the friends discussing one drummer at a time while listening to recordings. Thank you for this format.

★★★★★

etm1952 2022/05/06

One Mike…

… is better than two!

★★★★★

zildjianzack 2021/07/10

LOVE

THE best gear head/ “Not” gear head show ever. Mike’s interview flow is so casual without sacrificing the quality of the interview. Keep it up Mike,...

★★★★★

Drumbo Limbo 2021/06/11

Fun for Us Drum Nerds

It’s so great to have Mike Dawson back, and this time with a format that is about gear on the surface but is really about two drummers connecting over...

★★★★★

Jonny Klausmeyer 2021/05/30

Very nice!

I’m glad to see Mike Dawson with his own podcast! Very cool to have a podcast where we can nerd out over drum gear.

★★★★★

Jhc1978 2021/05/21

Great to see Mike Dawson back!

Loved the vibe of the old MD Podcast, and was sad to see it go. Glad Mike is back sharing his wealth of knowledge!

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