The Drum Social Podcast

Alex & Ben chat to the missing ingredient of grooves, Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander. From touring in Primus alongside Tool and Alice in Chains to tracking drums in A Perfect Circle on a mystery kit. Plus, Tim explains his philosophy behind teaching and the inception of the Stick Academy.

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A special thanks to the UK Drum Show for hosting this episode.
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Alex & Ben take on another fresh batch on your hot takes. From living in Jojo Mayer's curly hair to why guitar shows are disgusting affairs.

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Alex & Ben chat about their time at the UK Drum Show 2026. From breaking bread with some the world's greatest drummers to sharing a few drams with one of their all-time heroes.

Plus, excerpts from some of the interviews they captured over the weekend.

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Alex & Ben chat about one of their drumming heroes, Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings of Alexisonfire. From playing in bars as an underage punk drummer to writing one of the most memorable drums beats ever heard on Kerrang TV.

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Ben walks Alex through his weekend away at the Tiki Drums' Snare Building Course. With cups of tea and handmade bread from the warm hospitality of Tiki Drums, follow along as Ben describes building his new favourite snare. Plus, the boys have a chat with the man himself, Preston Prince, about the origins of the course and what prospective students need to know before attending.

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