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.
Episodes
April 5, 2024 • 35 mins
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 i...
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 i...
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April 12, 2024 • 47 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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May 5, 2024 • 39 mins
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 movemen...
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 movemen...
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June 5, 2024 • 31 mins
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...
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July 5, 2024 • 58 mins
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, an...
I first met Austin in 2012 at the NAMM show in SoCal, an...
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August 5, 2024 • 51 mins
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 listen...
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 listen...
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September 5, 2024 • 39 mins
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 exce...
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 exce...
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October 5, 2024 • 65 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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November 5, 2024 • 68 mins
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 ser...
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 ser...
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December 5, 2024 • 73 mins
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...
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...
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January 5, 2025 • 29 mins
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 ch...
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 ch...
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February 5, 2025 • 67 mins
Welcome to Drumwell Episode 12!
This month is an update on my progress during my January Challenge. After a few weeks of 30 plants and 30 movements (of which there were many more in both cases), as well as doing the work behind the kit, both with skills practice, personal practice (for upcoming gigs), rehersals and shows, I've found a noticeable difference in my power and stamina which is what I was going for.
I go through all that I...
This month is an update on my progress during my January Challenge. After a few weeks of 30 plants and 30 movements (of which there were many more in both cases), as well as doing the work behind the kit, both with skills practice, personal practice (for upcoming gigs), rehersals and shows, I've found a noticeable difference in my power and stamina which is what I was going for.
I go through all that I...
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March 5, 2025 • 76 mins
Welcome to Drumwell episode 13!
This month I had the pleasure of having a chat with my friend Robin Stone! He's a prolific session drummer, working on over 200 sessions last year alone. He also does occasional live sessions, as well as some drum teching.
We had a great chat about his process and aproach to a session, his diet and exercise routines, good habits, and how entertaining his social media pages are. Come for the drumming, ...
This month I had the pleasure of having a chat with my friend Robin Stone! He's a prolific session drummer, working on over 200 sessions last year alone. He also does occasional live sessions, as well as some drum teching.
We had a great chat about his process and aproach to a session, his diet and exercise routines, good habits, and how entertaining his social media pages are. Come for the drumming, ...
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April 5, 2025 • 31 mins
On this episode, I reflect upon one year of doing this Podcast! From all the great guests I've had on, to everything I've learned and tried for myself after these conversations. I also give an update of how the body held up on that last tour, and how the preparations beforehand really helped me while I was there.
I've quite enjoyed doing this Podcast, and I intend to invest a bit more time and enery into it this year. It's a one man...
I've quite enjoyed doing this Podcast, and I intend to invest a bit more time and enery into it this year. It's a one man...
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May 5, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode of the Drumwell Podcast, Todd Hansen interviews Tom Swales, a physiotherapist and strength coach, who shares his journey from overcoming a life-threatening health challenge to building a successful multidisciplinary clinic. They discuss the importance of movement, rehabilitation, and treating the cause of pain rather than just the symptoms. Tom emphasizes the role of self-awareness in injury prevention, the signific...
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June 5, 2025 • 73 mins
In this episode of the Drum Well Podcast, host Todd Hansen interviews drummer Dan Presland, exploring the various aspects of a drummer's life beyond the kit. They discuss the importance of physical fitness, proper warm-up routines, and the role of diet and sleep in maintaining peak performance. Dan shares his experiences with cardio, strength training, and the challenges of rebuilding skills after a hiatus. The conversation also to...
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July 5, 2025 • 58 mins
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Keywords: exercise physiology, drumming, mental health, injury prevention, strength training, prehab, workout programs, fitness on tour, longevity tips, drumming technique
Summary: In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with Lee Stanton, a renowned dr...
Keywords: exercise physiology, drumming, mental health, injury prevention, strength training, prehab, workout programs, fitness on tour, longevity tips, drumming technique
Summary: In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with Lee Stanton, a renowned dr...
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August 5, 2025 • 47 mins
Keywords
RSI, repetitive strain injury, drumming, prevention, management, nutrition, hydration, ergonomics, mindfulness, exercise
Summary
In this episode of the Drum Well podcast, Todd Hansen discusses the critical issue of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) that drummers may face. He shares his personal experience with elbow pain and emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body, identifying the causes of RSI, and implementing p...
RSI, repetitive strain injury, drumming, prevention, management, nutrition, hydration, ergonomics, mindfulness, exercise
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In this episode of the Drum Well podcast, Todd Hansen discusses the critical issue of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) that drummers may face. He shares his personal experience with elbow pain and emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body, identifying the causes of RSI, and implementing p...
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September 5, 2025 • 53 mins
Keywords
drumming, fitness, Guinness World Record, clinics, injuries, Monny Lashes, hard rock drumming, drumming techniques, music education, drummer lifestyle.
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In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with Moni Lashes, a Guinness World Record holder and drummer for the band The Babes. They discuss Moni's fitness routine and how it has evolved to support her drumming career, her experience preparing for...
drumming, fitness, Guinness World Record, clinics, injuries, Monny Lashes, hard rock drumming, drumming techniques, music education, drummer lifestyle.
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In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with Moni Lashes, a Guinness World Record holder and drummer for the band The Babes. They discuss Moni's fitness routine and how it has evolved to support her drumming career, her experience preparing for...
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October 5, 2025 • 62 mins
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In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with Alpha Wolf drummer Mitch Fogarty about his journey as a session drummer, the importance of maintaining a practice routine, and the balance between drumming and personal life. They discuss the significance of physical fitness and nutrition for drummers, as well as the challenges of injuries and recovery. Mitch shares insights on the evolution of music produ...
In this episode of the Drumwell podcast, host Todd Hansen speaks with Alpha Wolf drummer Mitch Fogarty about his journey as a session drummer, the importance of maintaining a practice routine, and the balance between drumming and personal life. They discuss the significance of physical fitness and nutrition for drummers, as well as the challenges of injuries and recovery. Mitch shares insights on the evolution of music produ...
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