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Hello I am Joshua Torres Former Us Army Sniper Recon Surveillance Leadership Course Honor Graduate 11B B4 6B Manned Op Nevada With 6 other soldiers miles from the nearest military support. Operated in the Korengal Valley 2010 Pesh River Valley in 2012. I have come together with friends from all walks of life ( Chemist, Career Military, Fire Fighters and the American Back Bone The Every Day Laborer) give you our experiences, life lesson and perceptions of reality via “The OP The Resolved Arti ...
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The Global Renaissance Podcast is a show dedicated to the free exchange of information hosted by Trevor Barrant. Through interviews with people excelling across all walks of life, he explores how internal beliefs and values are expressed outwardly and through conversations with close friends, he examines sociological and philosophical concepts relevant to his generation and modern society as a whole. Follow the Podcast Instagram/TikTok: @theglobalrenaissancepod Follow Trevor Instagram/TikTok ...
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Every drummer encounters a unique chain of influences that shape the way they approach the instrument. Join me, Ben Hilzinger, as I chat with my favorite players to dissect the TOP 5 records that helped make them who they are today...on and off the kit. For more info, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com or find us on Instagram @bigfatsnaredrum. Cheers!
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"Great Software People" is a cutting-edge podcast hosted by Richard Bundock, aimed at spotlighting people in the realm of software development. Recognising that software is as ubiquitous as sunlight, the podcast delves into the intriguing narratives and invaluable insights from industry veterans, covering a broad spectrum from historical analytical engines to futuristic quantum programming. The podcast specifically targets ex-developers who have now ascended into roles such as CTOs, Heads of ...
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Our guest today is one of Berlin’s rising stars in the drumming world, Julian Wieder. At just 25, he’s already making serious moves across the RnB, Hip-Hop, and Indie scene, both on stage and in the studio. I first discovered Julian thanks to the algorithm gods on Big Fat Snare Drum’s Explorer page—and once I saw his playing, I knew I had to get hi…
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Our guest today is Gabe Smith, the current CEO of Drums for Gracie Abrams Inc. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, now based in New York City, Gabe has also worked with incredible contemporary artists like Wet, Tei Shi, Eden, Frankie Cosmos, Kimbra and many more. Last summer, he opened for Taylor Swift and is about to rejoin that tour after som…
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Episode 3 of The Drum Panel This week's guests are my good buddies Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer, Carina Round), Neal Daniels (Matchbox 20, Liz Phair), Mike Robinson (Blame My Youth, Food On Tour Podcast). In this episode, we dive into: The value of high-end gear: Is it really worth the investment? The existence of drum heroes: Do they still inspire us to…
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Our guest today is Daniel Glass. Daniel is a renowned drummer, educator, and historian known for his deep expertise in the roots of American drumming, particularly in jazz, swing, and early rock 'n' roll. A member of the pioneering retro-swing band Royal Crown Revue, Glass has performed with a wide array of top artists, blending historical influenc…
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Episode 2 PART DEUX of The Drum Panel Welcome to The Drum Panel—a segment where a rotating group of professional drummers engages in roundtable discussions on polarizing and controversial drum topics submitted by our listeners. Today's episode is the second half of a conversation between myself (Ben), my co-host Eric Urrea and special guest, Kris M…
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Our guest today is Taye Dever, a young drummer from North Carolina who recently came onto my radar and quickly grabbed my attention. Taye draws inspiration from a diverse range of genres, including R&B, Pop, Folk, Rap, Gospel, and more. While his musical style is eclectic, he seems to be a fresh face in the music scene. I’m honored if this is your …
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2024 has been an interesting year in hiphop: we saw the two biggest artists of the last decade go at it head to head while the rest of the genre seems to be stalling out. Though I'm only 25, I've been emotionally invested in hiphop for the better part of 20 years and I am quite concerned about the place it's in, but my friend Julian thinks I'm over…
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Episode 2 of The Drum Panel Welcome to The Drum Panel—a show where a rotating group of professional drummers engages in roundtable discussions on polarizing and controversial drum topics submitted by our listeners. For today's panel, we have my co-host Eric Urrea and special guest, Kris Mazzarisi (owner/founder of Big Fat Snare Drum & drummer for W…
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Today's guest is Philo Tsoungui, an independent drummer based in Berlin, Germany. Philo has played with many incredible artists both in Germany and internationally, including a recent stint with The Mars Volta. I can't praise Philo's playing enough; it just works. While it can be categorized as Hip Hop, it's so much more than any single genre, as y…
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In today's landscape, attention is currency and we all know it. Some of us freely give our attention away, others actively seek to garner the attention of others. Today's guest, Jaylen René, has successfully leveraged the attention she's gained on social media to position herself closer to the life she's always dreamed of. How? Check out the full c…
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Today, my good friend and fellow professional drummer, Eric Urrea, and I are excited to launch the pilot episode of a new segment on our podcast, tentatively named “The Drum Panel.” Drummers are known for having strong opinions, and we aim to delve into many of these in a roundtable format. For this first recording, it’s just the two of us, but our…
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At the ripe age of 25, I am now considered an old head by anyone younger than me. Given the fact that many of the conversations I have for this podcast revolve around the experiences of being a young adult, I decided that I would examine the thoughts of my 20 year old cousin, Naomi, who is entering her third year in college. We touched on the busin…
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This week’s guest is Adolfo Torres. Adolfo's musical journey started in Cali, Colombia, and from a young age, his passion for music was evident, leading his parents to enroll him in drum lessons. This early start paved the way for his education at the Drummers Collective in NYC and later at Berklee College of Music on an American Tour Scholarship. …
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Our guest today is none other than Jost Nickel, a renowned German drummer, composer, and educator. Jost is part of the golden generation of drummers from Germany, alongside his friends and fellow drumming legends Anika Nilles, Marco Minnemann, and Benny Greb. Currently, Jost keeps busy with Jan Delay and Disko No. 1, but his talent has graced many …
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Julian Browne’s storied career is one with some stellar highlights, from a remarkable selection of CTO roles, to leading roles at businesses like Hive. He wasn’t always destined for software, however, as a path set for biology gave way to a passion for technology… Julian’s approach to team dynamics and constant course-correcting is exemplary for an…
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As a certified chatter, I love to use my social media to incite conversations. Recently, my friend Gianna and I have had a number of spirited discussions via Instagram dms to the point that she felt like she needed to come on the pod to express herself... except she showed up not knowing what it is she wanted to say so I had to carry the conversati…
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This week's guest is Nick Wilkerson. For the past decade, Nick has been the drummer for the critically acclaimed Louisville, KY rock band, White Reaper. Recently, he decided to embark on a solo journey as an independent artist, and I’m eager to see what he creates next. I always invite drummers on this show who truly move me with their playing. I d…
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This week's guest is Isaiah Weatherspoon, a Philadelphia-based drummer who started playing at the age of four. He went on to graduate from Berklee College of Music in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Music Production and Engineering. Over the years, Isaiah has performed with an impressive roster of artists, including Lizz Wright, Greg Phillinganes,…
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Almost every piece of music made today is done so with Julian Storer’s digital fingerprints embedded in it, such is the reach of his work. From writing a groundbreaking DAW to creating the future of DSP libraries, his journey in software is utterly unique, and places him perfectly to see the AI-enabled future of creative industries. Join us on Grea…
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I cannot stress the importance of having friends who value the same things you do, because it is through a mutual friend who is a musician herself that I met this episode's guest, Tiril Jackson. Tiril is a singer, songwriter, and producer hailing from Norway and is currently enrolled at Berklee College of Music. We spent much of this conversation d…
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This week’s guest is Eric Somers-Urrea…a Chicago-based drummer, educator and producer who I very-much admire both on and off the kit. His main project is a band called Marina City and his sincerity / kindness as a person matches his incredible prowess on the drums. I just can’t say enough good things about him. This is a edited and re-airing of my …
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From humble beginnings with an Access database to a renowned Umbraco expert, Heather Floyd’s software journey is a tad unconventional, but equally extraordinary. She’s spoken at Codegarden and carved her path in software across decades, so it was a joy to catch up with her at Codegarden 2024 to hear her take on the future of Umbraco, the power of c…
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This week's guest is Megan Spencer, a talented young drummer and educator from just outside Los Angeles. Megan recently caught my attention with her amazing cover of Marques Murrey's Million Dollar Baby remix, and I was instantly drawn to her unique tones and vibe. So, I’m excited to have her on the show! I'm always grateful for the opportunity to …
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This week's guest is Chris Fryar, primarily known for his work with the Zac Brown Band. He has also worked with Oteil and the Peacemakers, led by bassist Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers Band, as well as with Victor Wooten, John Popper, Steve Bailey, and many more. Chris is powerful, creative, and consistent, yet very reactive and conversatio…
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This week’s guest is Mark Guiliana, a visionary drummer and solo artist known for his eclectic style that blends jazz, electronic, and experimental music. He’s worked with artists like David Bowie, Brad Mehldau, St. Vincent, and has his own projects such as the Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet and Beat Music. Mark continuously pushes the boundaries of rh…
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Had enough of bad leaders? Take a leaf from Seemin Suleri’s book, and be the leader you wish you had… With huge leadership roles in 288 Group, AXA Health, and most recently becoming VP of Engineering at Prima, Seemin’s human-centric approach is absolutely game changing for tech startups and scaleups alike! Join us on Great Software People as Seemin…
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One thing y'all need to know about me: I LOVE music. Though we cover a wide range of topics and speak with all kinds of people on this podcast, the episodes where I'm able to interview musical artists will always be some of my favorites. For this episode I am joined by Boston R&B artist and songwriter Tamera King, who gives us insights into how she…
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This week’s guest is Porter Bliquez, a young American drum prodigy from San Francisco. Despite his age, Porter has already recorded and performed with award-winning producers and musicians associated with Kevin Gates, Olivia Rodrigo, Haan, Andy Prado Jr., and more. While still attending USC, Porter manages to carve out time to make a significant im…
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This week's guest is Wiktoria Bialic. Wiktoria has been nominated for four Grammy awards for her recordings on Allison Russell's album, "The Returner." She has also recorded drums for Grammy-winning musicians like Ondre J. Pavic, Alex Marley, Maati Baani, Ralph Kaminski, SARSA, and various other artists and producers from Britain, India, Scotland, …
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Industry-leading businesses now don’t come from anywhere… they come from everywhere. Remote-first companies are nothing new to Jose Torres, whose roles in software saw him embracing hybrid ways of working long before the world was forced into it. Now CTO at Wheel.io, his story can guide us all on building top class teams around the globe, and how y…
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2024 is a tough time to be a young person: the job market sucks, the cost of living is sky high, we're watching multiple genocides unfold across the globe and it feels like there's not a thing we can do about it. In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Sanii as we discuss how we're navigating this world we've been thrown into, specifically as it p…
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This week’s guest is Brandon Combs. Brandon is a drummer, programmer, and producer hailing from Lansing, Michigan. Brandon obtained his Bachelor of Music degree in Popular Music Studies from the University of Southern California in 2015 and is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. He’s worked with so many amazing artists, including Grammy Award-…
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This week’s guest is Myles Sargent. Myles is a drummer, musical director and playback engineer based in Brighton, UK. Throughout his career, he's collaborated with an array of artists and bands, including The Japanese House, Justin Jesso, Calum Scott, Thomas Headon, Gabriels, Cavetown, Mae Stephens, Gang of Youths and MANY more. He’s quickly become…
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What makes a tech startup shine? The unique nature of each startup demands empathetic leadership of a CTO, something which Stefan Anca exhibits in abundance, having Co-Founded the Berlin-based mental health platform, Likeminded. Join us as we learn from his invaluable experiences, evolving from mobile development through to a resilience-building Fo…
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When people ask me what my ethnicity is, I tell them that I'm Jamaican (along with African American), but I have never once claimed to be Jamaican as far as a strong cultural identity goes. This, however, does not matter to this episode's guest, Codi Ann Reid, who has objected to any type of Jamaican association on my part since we shared the halls…
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This week's guest is Steve Durham. Steve is a Drummer, Musical Director and Producer from London, UK. He began playing drums at 8 years old and was out on the road by the time he was 14. Since then he's worked with Louis Tomlinson (One Direction), Dermot Kennedy, Wolf Alice, Foals, Holly Humberstone, Aurora, Declan Mckenna, Marina and the Diamonds …
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This week's guest is Gunnar Olsen. Gunnar's been on the show a lot recently with "save it for the pod" segments. But I noticed his Big Fat Five episode is almost 4 years old, which is a shame. Recently, I went to the Hollywood Bowl with my friends Mike Robinson and Neal Daniels, both show alumni, to see Gunnar play with Puscifer on the Sessanta tou…
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Among the industries being touched by AI, there’s an undercover revolution in content archival that’ll change the future of journalism. From her early start with British Pathe to her role as Senior Manager, Library and Media Management at Asharq News, Kathey Battrick has had a front row seat to watch media metadata evolve for the modern age. Join u…
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I've said it once and I'll say it again: I firmly believe dating and relationship discourse is beyond played out on the internet... that don't mean I won't participate every once in a while though 😂. I'm joined in this conversation by two of my close friends, Nellisha, a returning guest, and Cece, who's blessing the mic for the first time. Listen i…
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This week's guest is Earl Talbot. Earl is a renowned Drummer, Composer, Producer, and Music Instructor. He wrote and produced over 90 songs broadcast regularly on the Oprah Winfrey Show. His career includes performances with house music legends Derick Carter and Mark Farina, as well as touring and recording with Master Griots Dialy Mady Cissoko, Ch…
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This week, our guest is Maxwell Flanders, a close friend of mine and pseudo-neighbor based in Los Angeles, California. He's a highly sought-after touring and session drummer who recently wrapped up touring with Lizzie McAlpine and is now preparing for a world tour with Luke Hemmings. I've admired Max's drumming for a long time; he plays with such c…
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From humble beginnings come some of our industry’s greatest minds. Once curious about MATLAB, a young Kunle Ogunjimi’s curiosity bloomed into a fascinating software career! The lessons we stand to learn from his journey so far are plentiful, and in this episode of Great Software People we learn the art of guiding your early career path, adapting to…
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There are few things I love more than discussing something controversial, and this episode's topic is exactly that. I'm joined by a returning guest, entrepreneur and creator Jordan Berakah, who has undergone a serious spiritual awakening since his last appearance on the pod. In this conversation we talk about his belief that the chosen people refer…
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This week’s guest is Steve Jocz, also known as Stevo 32. Steve is a Canadian musician best known as the original drummer of the punk rock band Sum 41. Steve co-founded Sum 41 in 1996 with Deryck Whibley and played a significant role in the band's early success, contributing to their distinctive punk rock sound. He remained with Sum 41 until 2013, s…
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Once an aspiring civil engineer, Katherine Spice’s path has evolved so organically into a leadership journey with purpose. All of Katherine’s roles have exhibited social impact, and beyond her CTO position at Learnerbly she’s supporting female-founders as an angel investor. It’s a combination that gives her purpose-driven career a fascinating angle…
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This week's guest is JohnnyBgood. I've been following his Instagram account for a while now and I'm really impressed by his nostalgic, retro-futuristic synth sounds and vintage video game vibe. Paired with a clean, opaque colored-infused aesthetic, it's beautiful in its minimalist approach. He's committed to his branding so strongly that he chooses…
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This week’s guest is Nick Adams … a Los Angeles-based touring and recording drummer whose passion for music and live performance has led him to work with an array of well-known artists such as Rivers Cuomo,Noah Cyrus, Fifth Harmony, Aly & Aj, Liz Phair, and Take That among others. I am obsessed with his Instagram; he gets such amazing sounds and is…
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Y'all know I try to bring a level of thoughtfulness to every conversation I have for the pod but it's hard to stay serious when I'm chopping it up with the guys 😂. In a part 2 of sorts from my last episode of 2023, I brought my two close friends back on the pod to talk about our outlooks on the year a few months in, and a whole host of of other thi…
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This week’s topic on our "Save It For the Pod" segment with Mr. Gunnar Olsen is the timeless and seemingly underrated drummer of Radiohead, Phil Selway. Gunnar and I each choose our top 5 Phil beats and go a dissectin’! GUNNAR'S CHOICES: - Track - Morning Bell (Live in Oxford) Album - I Might Be Wrong Release Year - 2001 - Track - There, There Albu…
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With career highlights spanning Co-op, LateRooms and the Eurofighter Typhoon it’s clear to see that Gemma Cameron’s carved an impressive career for herself. Of all the qualities that she exhibits, however, its being attuned to her wellbeing that’s become paramount as her technical leadership journey has evolved into her role at T5 Digital. Join us …
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