Drumming Up Conversation

Episode 225: Decade Defining Movies and Songs

The podcast episode focused on a conversation between Justin Wood, Andrea Wood, and the Kid about music and movies from different decades, particularly the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. They discussed defining songs and movies from each decade, with topics ranging from The Beatles and The Doors to Star Wars and Breakfast Club. Additionally, they mentioned receiving a Cameo message from Stephanie Vaquer from WWE and discussed potential job opportunities for one of the hosts. The episode concluded with an announcement about being approached for an interview by Voyage Phoenix Magazine. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 224: Dan & Zach

This conversation was a casual interview between Justin and Andrea Wood of "Drumming Up Conversation" and their guest Zach Daniel, who recently returned from a trip to Arizona. Zach shared his experiences seeing wildlife including a Gila monster, scorpions, and various reptiles, while discussing his studies in marine science and his interest in becoming an environmental officer or ranger. The discussion covered Zach's recent documentary work filming a hospice program in a high-security prison, where inmates were trained as caregivers for dying fellow prisoners. The conversation also included details about Zach's arrest for taking fossils from Petrified Forest National Park, resulting in $580 fines per person, and his passion for paleontology and dinosaur research. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c] This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c]https://www.nakedfigsoap.com [https://www.nakedfigsoap.com] and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts [http://Facebook.com/Voorheesarts] and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com [drummingupconversation@gmail.com]⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg [https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg]or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now! Daniel and Zach discussed their recent trip to Arizona, where they shared their positive experiences, particularly highlighting the wildlife, cultural warmth, and natural beauty of places like Sedona and the Grand Canyon. They also talked about the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and driving the scenic 89A. The conversation ended with a brief discussion about Meteor Crater, which interested Daniel due to his passion for space. They talked about potential future visits, with Daniel and Zach expressing interest in seeing more of southern Arizona, particularly Tombstone and wildlife like rattlesnakes. The conversation also covered their experiences with scorpions during their trip, with Daniel sharing stories about seeing numerous scorpions and Zach's initial excitement about encountering them.

Episode 223: Mike Hernandez, Bassist for Empire of Dezire

This was a conversation between Drumming Up Conversation and Mike Hernandez, a former bandmate who now plays bass for Empire of Dezire. They discussed Mike's current musical projects, including his work with Empire of Dezire and his decision to focus on recording singles rather than full albums. The discussion covered their shared history in bands like Snake City Playboys, Mike's experience with various drummers over the years, and their mutual love of music from the 80s metal scene. They also talked about the challenges of playing live shows, including setup issues and the importance of maintaining professional attitudes. The conversation touched on personal topics like Mike's sobriety after 24 years and his current fitness routine, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu training. They reflected on how the local music scene has changed over the years, particularly in Arizona, and discussed the challenges of balancing music with other life responsibilities. Make sure to follow Empire of Dezire with the link below: https://www.facebook.com/empireofdezire [https://www.facebook.com/empireofdezire/] Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 222: Jyn Yates Part 2

This is the second appearance of Jyn on the Drumming Up Conversation podcast, where she discussed her recent return to performing after recovering from a spinal cord injury. Jyn shared details about joining a new band called the Brooke West Band, which has been booking her until January of the following year. She described the band's professional setup, including a tour bus with a pre-set drum kit, and discussed her experience playing various venues with fog machines and lighting equipment. The conversation also covered Jyn's collection of percussion instruments, her interest in drum hardware and companies, and her unique custom drum logo designed by an artist friend. The Drumming Up Conversation and Jyn discussed music industry topics including copyright issues around drum patterns, memorable music videos, and songs that evoke strong emotional reactions. Make sure to check out everything Jyn is up to at: https://www.instagram.com/jynyates [https://www.instagram.com/jynyates/] https://www.facebook.com/thejynyates [https://www.facebook.com/thejynyates/] https://www.youtube.com/c/jynyates [https://www.youtube.com/c/jynyates] Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c] This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c]https://www.nakedfigsoap.com [https://www.nakedfigsoap.com] and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts [http://Facebook.com/Voorheesarts] and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com [drummingupconversation@gmail.com]⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg [https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg]or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!

Episode 221: Top 5 Saxophone Rock Songs With The Kid

Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c] This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c]https://www.nakedfigsoap.com [https://www.nakedfigsoap.com] and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts [http://Facebook.com/Voorheesarts] and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com [drummingupconversation@gmail.com]⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg [https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg] or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now! This episode of "Drumming Up Conversation" focused on sharing personal updates and discussing top rock songs featuring saxophone solos. The hosts began by reflecting on a recent funeral service for a family member, including details about the ceremony, burial, and an unexpected honor guard for the deceased's nursing background. They then discussed their recent WrestleMania viewing experience and cooking for a large group of family and friends. The main segment featured each host sharing their top five rock songs with saxophone solos, with no matches occurring between their lists, followed by additional honorable mentions. The episode concluded with promotional information about their social media presence and podcast availability. Justin and Andrea discussed their recent experience attending a funeral service for Justin's grandmother. They described the service as going well, shorter than expected, and highlighted the presence of a nurse honor guard, which was a surprise to the family. The funeral procession included a police escort and construction workers showing respect, and the grandmother was buried next to Justin's grandfather. The discussion also touched on their extended stay at their parents' house following the funeral. They discussed a recent event where everyone except Ian attended, which included cooking for 7 hours on Friday and hosting a successful gathering on Saturday. The discussion focused on a cooking competition show, specifically analyzing the recent win by Bryan Voltaggio, who became the first male champion and won back-to-back competitions including a previous Christmas-themed challenge. The group discussed their top rock songs featuring saxophone, with each member sharing their picks. The Kid led the discussion and shared ten songs, including "Rio" by Duran Duran, "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" by Billy Joel, and "Money" by Pink Floyd. Andrea shared five songs, including "Maneater" by Hall and Oates and "Young Americans" by David Bowie. No songs were matched between their lists, and they briefly discussed the saxophonists for some of the songs. The episode concluded with a plug for their sponsors and information on how to follow their podcast