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.
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3. Tommy Emmanuel: Re-Release
21/04/2026 | 1h 47 mins.
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
2. What Is a Musician, Really?
13/04/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
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
1. A Clean Slate
08/04/2026 | 45 mins.
Danny & new co-host Mike kick off their revamped podcast by talking about reinvention and why sometimes you just have to burn it all down and start again. New name, new show, new attitude. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
168. Bonus Episode: Stephen Gallagher Returns
08/04/2025 | 1h 20 mins.
On this special bonus episode, Stephen Gallagher returns to the show to discuss his work on Peter Jacksons Beatles documentary Get Back, and his recent gig scoring the soundtrack for the new animated Lord Of The Rings entry, The War of the Rohirrim. Original cohost Bobby Kennedy also returns to illuminate the conversation. This episode was recorded just because Christmas 2024. Since we last had Stephen on the show, he’s won an Emmy, grown a beard and been on a date with Danny… Dig it. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
What Do We Know? is the newly revamped podcast from Danny McCrum and new co-host Mike Harrington, born from the legacy of Don't Give Up Your Day Job. What Do We Know? is about all things music. We discuss albums, artists, theory, history, gear, the big debates and more! All with plenty of laughs.
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