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**Drum Candy**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Punk Rock Drums With Rancid's Branden Steineckert Aug 15, 2025

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Shop the widest selection of drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

Endorsements and Artist Marketing with Aaron Vishria of D'Addario Aug 05, 2025

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Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

"Drummers on Drummers" With Ben Hilzinger (Eve6, Cannons, Big Fat Snare Drum) Jul 17, 2025

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Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

10 Reasons to Love Steve Jordan (Rolling Stones, John Mayer, etc.) Jul 09, 2025

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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 Jun 25, 2025

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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.

10 Reasons to Love Paul Motian Jun 12, 2025

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Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and David Throckmorton share their favorite excerpts from the extensive discography of legendary modern jazz drummer, composer, and band leader Paul Motian.

10 Reasons to Love Al Foster Jun 04, 2025

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Co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton share and discuss their favorite moments in modern jazz great Al Foster's discography.

UK Drummer/Producer Malcolm Catto (Little Barrie, Heliocentrics, DJ Shadow, etc.) Mar 06, 2025

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Shop for drum parts, accessories, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.

Special Episode! Portraits in Jazz: Big Sid Catlett with Thomas Wendt and Kenny Washington Feb 27, 2025

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Host Thomas Wendt and guest artist Kenny Washington discuss the legacy and impact of early jazz/big band great Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett. The second half of the episode features an excerpt from a recent drum clinic conducted by Thomas on the basics of jazz brush technique.

10 Reasons to LOVE Ed BLACKWELL Feb 21, 2025

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