Drum Candy
Mike DawsonHosted by Drum Factory Direct chief creative officer Mike Dawson, Drum Candy is the definitive podcast for gear-obsessed drummers with an insatiable hunger for non-stop shop talk. Each episode will include product demos and interviews with the world's top drummers, builders, producers, and product designers. Shell types, bearing edges, snare wires, hoop shootouts, tuning, muffling... every compone... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 5 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsArtsMusicPerforming Arts | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
We caught up with Mt. Joy drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos backstage before a show at Stage AE in Pittsburgh to talk about his gear, pre-show warm-up, tour prep, and more.
We caught up with Creighton Barrett of indie rock band Band of Horses while they were touring through Pittsburgh in support of the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Everything All the Time.
Shop for drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and m... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- Consistently Great.
Mike is a true journalist, who knows all the right people at the drum companies you love, and the artists who play them. Always thoughtful, fun, interesting and worth following and listening !
Apple Podcasts5tron313
United Statesa year ago - Love it !
So much great knowledge shared on this podcast. Keep at it !
Apple Podcasts5drummer145
Canadaa year ago - Drum Candy podcast
Mike is the best host , great drummer,very knowledgeable about drumming, technique, teaching, gear etc. His interviews with people are very interesting and informative also brings out the personality of the guest with good questions etc. Such a straight up good dude. I’ve messaged him a couple of times and he promptly responded with a very helpful and nice way. Keep up the great work Mike! Louie Duval
Apple Podcasts5LXD3United Statesa year ago - So many details
Every episode is so full of details, in every conversation are little things that stand out and give food for thought. And every time I listen to even the nerdiest (in a good way) episodes there’s is always some music I want to explore and listen to afterwards :)
Apple Podcasts5Sebastian_dk
Denmark2 years ago - Fun & Learn !
Interviews, 10 reasons, lessons, gears… what else could a drummer wish for?!
Many thanks and congrats for all that very appreciated work!
Mike & team, you’re the best!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Apple Podcasts5days711Canada2 years ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #231 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  Australia/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #108 |  Finland/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  Austria/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  Sweden/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #221 |  Poland/Music/Music Interviews |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About Drum Candy
What is Drum Candy about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Gear-obsessed discussions with a focus on drum setup, tuning, and live performance, featuring deep dives into shell types, bearing edges, muffling, and hardware experiments. Episodes pair hands-on gear talk with interviews from top drummers, builders, and designers, often exploring touring life, studio habits, and practical tips for sustaining performance over time. Notable themes include meticulous gear nerding, live sound realities, and candid career advice for touring musicians, making it a fit for listeners who want actionable insights and behind-the-scenes context on drum gear and professional drumming.
Where can I find podcast stats for Drum Candy?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Drum Candy. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Drum Candy and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does Drum Candy get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Drum Candy, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for Drum Candy?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Drum Candy, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does Drum Candy have?
To see how many followers or subscribers Drum Candy has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to Drum Candy?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Drum Candy:
1. Drummers on Drumming
2. Live From My Drum Room! ®
3. Working Drummer
4. Drummers on Drumming
5. Drummers Pathway Podcast
How many episodes of Drum Candy are there?
Drum Candy launched 5 years ago and published 151 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact Drum Candy?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for Drum Candy?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Drum Candy from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Drum Candy?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Drum Candy. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on Drum Candy?
Recent guests on Drum Candy include:
1. Sotiris Eliopoulos
2. Chris Hornbrook
3. Creighton Barrett
4. Matt Greiner
5. Nikki Glaspie
6. Matt Billingslea
7. Ash Soan
8. Dave Raun
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.