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Music
Dynamics (music)
Guitar
Steven Adler
Tommy Emmanuel
Live Performance
1991
Guns N' Roses
Metallica
Guitar Performance/arrangement
Lars Ulrich
Appetite For Destruction
Engineering
Self-Employment
Music Education
Music Industry
Studio Production/engineering
1963
1971
1980s Rock

What Do We Know? is the newly revamped podcast from Danny McCrum and new co-host Mike Harrington, born from the legacy of Don't Give Up Your Day Job. What Do We Know? is about all things music. We discuss albums, artists, theory, history, gear, the big debates and more! All with plenty of laughs.

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Was Steven Adler the greatest drummer in 1980s rock 'n' roll? Maybe not the flashiest. But listen to Appetite for Destruction and you'll hear something no technically perfect player could replicate: a groove that breathes, swaggers, and feels like it... more

Danny has a theory. Was 1991 actually the greatest year in music history? Mike's not convinced. So the two pseudo-scientists did what any reasonable person would do: built a scoring system, applied it to the evidence, and let the results speak for th... more

He helped build one of the greatest rock bands of all time, so why does everyone seem to hate him?  This week, drummer extraordinaire Andrew Rooney joins us to dig into the Lars Ulrich debate. Great drummer or overrated? Visionary leader or certified... more

This week Danny and Mike dig into one of the most powerful and often overlooked tools in music: dynamics. Not just in how you play, but in your songs, your band, how a record is made and how a live show breathes. They pick up the guitar and work thro... more

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Recent Guests

Rooney Andrew
Drummer
Episode: 7. Why Do People Love Steven Adler?
Tommy Emmanuel
Professional guitarist and musician featured in the episode
Musician (Australia)
Episode: 3. Tommy Emmanuel: Re-Release

Hosts

Danny McCrum
Primary host with a background in engineering turned musician, active in creating and producing music content.
Mike Harrington
Co-host, working musician with podcasting background, brings live-performance and gear insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Kiwi's Keeping it real

    I discovered this show just recently and it's a really insightful view of kiwi musicians and other key industry players around them. You'll hear personal stories of well known and not so well known names sharing their individual musical histories growing up in different scenes and how they've tried to balance their art with making a living in a small country with a small music industry. The hosts keep it light and fun while also musically knowing their stuff as they are pro NZ musicians themsel... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fidel3
    Australia7 years ago
  • Great Stuff!

    I’ve only heard the Tommy Emmanuel episode but I adored it.

    😇 May God Bless You Always! 😇

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RevEslam
    Philippines8 years ago

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Guests and topics feel diverse, from gear and technique to industry debates and history.
A thoughtful, approachable take on music topics with practical takeaways for players and enthusiasts.
Hosts are knowledgeable and fun, with a relaxed dynamic that makes deep topics easy to follow.

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#45
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#207
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3. Tommy Emmanuel: Re-Release
Q: Do you think performing from such a young age affected your relationship with the audience and your self-discipline?
He explains that early exposure taught him to entertain and connect with fans while also creating a drive to improve, never taking the audience for granted.

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What is What Do We Know? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on music-focused conversation with two hosts who bring hands-on experience as performers and industry observers. Episodes cover topics from guitar technique, dynamics in performance, and touring life to debates about what defines a musician in the modern era, with occasional historical context, guest anecdotes, and practical takeaways for players and fans alike. A recurring strength is the informal, banter-filled style that blends personal stories with thoughtful analysis, making complex topics accessible and entertaining. The format often weaves in practical tips, behind-the-scenes industry shifts, and thoughtful perspectives on career sustainability in music, which makes it useful for listeners who want both inspiration a... more

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