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Drummer Mamas

Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill
Drummer Mamas
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  • Drummer Mamas

    Vicky O’Neon: Part 1 – tour prep with a new baby

    28/09/2026 | 55 mins.
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    Vicky is heading out on the road with Anastascia, and this time she’s taking her baby with her! We find out how she’s making it happen, if and how motherhood has changed the way she views her career, and how her experience of the music industry is as a new mum. 

    We cover everything from working until the last possible week of her pregnancy in the studio to planning a baby-tour within a tour and the practicalities of parenthood on the road.

    We’ll be speaking to Vicky after the tour for Part 2 to find out how it all goes!

    Photo by: Dave Phillips

    Vicky O’Neon:

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    Summer's over, the Mamas are back!

    21/09/2026 | 31 mins.
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    Drummer Mamas are BACK for Season 5!! 

    We're kicking things off with a good old catch-up! From our summer adventures to what's coming up next, there's plenty to chat about.

    Come and join us! ❤️

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    A spotlight on...life lately

    27/07/2026 | 23 mins.
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    This week we're reflecting on our trip to Germany for an amazing drum event, chatting about the juggle of the summer holidays, and, as always, sharing plenty of laughs along the way. 🥁☀️
    We'll be taking a little break over the summer, but we'll be back before you know it for Season 5!
    In the meantime, we'd love to hear from you... who would you like us to have on as a guest next season? Let us know x

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    AJ Rousell: staying out of your own head

    20/07/2026 | 31 mins.
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    AJ wears a lot of different hats that all related to drumming: session and touring drummer, teacher and drum camp organizer, composer and author. With so many facets to his character and abilities, what does he identify with the most? 
     AJ takes us through the struggles of overthinking, over-analyzing, and how we can be healthier and happier with ourselves as musicians in general. 
     
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    Mike Sturgis: Just Bring What You've Got

    13/07/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
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    This week's guest has performed live or on record with a wide array of artists including David Bowie, Elton John, A-ha, Asia, Wishbone Ash, Joss Stone, Tom Jones... and many more.
    But to us?
    He was our drum teacher.
    Mike Sturgis taught both of us at ACM, so getting to sit down with him all these years later felt like a real full-circle moment.
    We chatted about what it really takes to build a career in music, why you should just bring what you've got, the importance of always giving your best, and why sticking things out can often be the thing that makes the biggest difference.

    Follow Mike:
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    https://www.facebook.com/mike.sturgis.9/
    https://www.instagram.com/sturge50/

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About Drummer Mamas
Drummer Mamas is hosted by drummers, mums and long-time friends Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill.Ciara and Gemma love to explore the other side of drummers — less gear, more stories, ideas, experiences and real life.Through honest conversations with drummers from all walks of life, they chat about music, creativity, careers and everything that happens beyond the kit.Because there’s always more to a drummer than drumming. 🥁❤️
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