Bearded Drums is a weekly podcast hosted by creator Stephan Nelson II and cohost Jarrett Taylor. Stephan is a life long drummer and has been a working professional for the past 16 years as a gigging drummer and YouTube creator. Jarret Taylor is the fiery young running partner who even though is still young possesses a wealth of drum knowledge and great playing skills. Each week the podcast will cover many topics regarding drum gear, drumming, the music industry as well as general discussion drummers of all styles can appreciate.

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Bearded Drums #29

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 29)

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Bearded Drums #28

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 28)

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Bearded Drums #27

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 27)

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Bearded Drums #26

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 26)

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In this week&#39;s episode we discuss electronic drums coinciding with the new Yamaha products released this week.

Bearded Drums #25

In this week's episode we discuss electronic drums coinciding with the new Yamaha products released this week.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 25) Electronic Drums

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In this week&#39;s episode we play catch-up after being sick. Lots of submissions and gear updates.

Bearded Drums #24

In this week's episode we play catch-up after being sick. Lots of submissions and gear updates.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 24) Playing Catch-up

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Jarrett and I return after an unexpected break while we both recovered from being sick.

Bearded Drums #23

Jarrett and I return after an unexpected break while we both recovered from being sick.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 23) We're Back!!!

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Bearded Drums #22

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 22)

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In this week&#39;s episode we hang out and. chat with our good friend and drummer Phil Lenfant.

Bearded Drums #21

In this week's episode we hang out and. chat with our good friend and drummer Phil Lenfant.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 21) w/ guest Phil Lenfant

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In this week&#39;s podcast we discuss what to do in a drummer emergency. Having backups, extra sticks, drummer&#39;s emergency kit, and horror stories about when this has happened on gigs.

Bearded Drums #20

In this week's podcast we discuss what to do in a drummer emergency. Having backups, extra sticks, drummer's emergency kit, and horror stories about when this has happened on gigs.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 20) Emergency Preparedness/Drummer Emergency Kits Etc.

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In this week&#39;s we discuss the books drummer&#39;s should own. The ones used to date drums, history of drum companies, and books about drum repair.

Bearded Drums #19

In this week's we discuss the books drummer's should own. The ones used to date drums, history of drum companies, and books about drum repair.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 19) Books Drummers Should Own

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In this week&#39;s episode we discuss how to identify cymbals by their gram weight. Also discussing out preferences in cymbal weights.

Bearded Drums #18

In this week's episode we discuss how to identify cymbals by their gram weight. Also discussing our preferences in cymbal weights.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 18) Cymbal Weights and Preferences

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In this week&#39;s podcast we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of having to purchase drum gear online and sometimes sight unseen.

Bearded Drums #17

In this week's podcast we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of having to purchase drum gear online and sometimes sight unseen.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 17) The reality of having to purchase drum gear online

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In this week&#39;s podcast we discuss what we prefer as far shell construction in our drums. Wood or metal? Maple or Birch?

Bearded Drums #16

In this week's podcast we discuss what we prefer as far shell construction in our drums. Wood or metal? Maple or Birch?

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 16) Drum Shell Construction Preferences

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In this week&#39;s episode we dive into drumsticks. Ones we love and the ones we love to hate. also, our good buddy Phil Lenfant shows up to hang out for a bit.

Bearded Drums #15

In this week's episode we dive into drumsticks. Ones we love and the ones we love to hate. also, our good buddy Phil Lenfant shows up to hang out for a bit.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 15) Drumsticks (Phil shows up)

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In this episode we discuss returning trends in drumming. Ones we would love to see come and some that we definitely wouldn&#39;t.

Bearded Drums #14

In this episode we discuss returning trends in drumming. Ones we would love to see come and some that we definitely wouldn't.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 14) Trends in Drumming/Returning Drum Trends

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In this episode we take on the tumultuous &#34;Chops&#34;, discuss the positives and negatives with our very good friend and killer player Cedric Feazell

Bearded Drums #13

In this episode we take on the tumultuous "Chops", discuss the positives and negatives with our very good friend and killer player Cedric Feazell

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 13) "Chops" w/ Special Guest Cedric Feazell

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In this week&#39;s episode Jarrett and I discuss our drum spending habits and how that plays into our personal gear collections.

Bearded Drums #12

In this week's episode Jarrett and I discuss our drum spending habits and how that plays into our personal gear collections.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 12) Spending Habits

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In this week&#39;s podcast Jarrett and I talk about our practice routines and how we approach practicing.

Bearded Drums #11

In this week's podcast Jarrett and I talk about our practice routines and how we approach practicing.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 11) Practice Routines

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In this week&#39;s podcast we discuss the joys and terror of working in a music store with special guest Derek Fountain.

Bearded Drums #10

In this week's podcast we discuss the joys and terror of working in a music store with special guest Derek Fountain.

Bearded Drums Podcast (Episode 10) Working In A Music Store w/Special Guest Derek Fountain

A weekly podcast by drummers and for drummers.

Bearded Drums is a weekly podcast hosted by creator Stephan Nelson II and cohost Jarrett Taylor. Stephan is a life long drummer and has been a working professional for the past 16 years as a gigging drummer and YouTube creator. Jarret Taylor is the fiery young running partner who even though is still young possesses a wealth of drum knowledge and great playing skills. Each week the podcast will cover many topics regarding drum gear, drumming, the music industry as well as general discussion drummers off all styles can appreciate.