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The Rich Redmond Show

Rich Redmond
Nashville
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Rich Redmond, Veteran musician and longtime drummer with Jason Aldean, hosts “The Rich Redmond Show”, a show highlighting all things music, motivation, and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them.

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Latest Episodes

Rich Redmond catches up with longtime friend and Nashville drummer William Ellis. They cover his Bourbon Street break, life in Blue Merle on Island Records, touring with Eddie Montgomery, trading stocks through COVID, AI in music and his Sabian cymba... more

Rich talks with Mike Miley, founding drummer of the two-time Grammy-nominated band Rival Sons. Mike covers making nine albums with Dave Cobb, holding back on cymbals in the studio, and talking to sound engineers in their own terms. 

He also explains... more

Josh Ellis, longtime drummer for LOCASH, joins Rich Redmond and Jim McCarthy for a warm, funny and candid talk about building a career in Music City the organic way. Before country, Josh came up in the gospel world, working with Kirk Franklin, James ... more

Rich Redmond and Jim McCarthy sit down with drummer Sarah Tomek, who grew up in Asbury Park, NJ, and has called Nashville home since 2012. She has played with Steven Tyler, Maggie Rose, Samantha Fish, Andy Bell of Erasure, and Spanish rock star Manol... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Miley
Founding drummer of the two-time Grammy-nominated band Rival Sons
Rival Sons
Episode: Rival Sons' Drummer on Playing With Rock Legends | Mike Miley
Josh Ellis
Longtime drummer for LOCASH with a background in gospel music
LOCASH
Episode: How One Unexpected Gig Changed This Drummer's Career | Josh Ellis
Sarah Tomek
Nashville drummer who has played with Steven Tyler, Maggie Rose, Samantha Fish and Ann Wilson
Episode: The Pressure of Playing Drums for Ann Wilson of Heart | Sarah Tomek
Chase Adams
Drummer, frontman for The Frontmen (West Virginia-born, Nashville-based)
The Frontmen
Episode: One Conversation Changed His Life | Chase Adams
Chris McHugh
Top Nashville session drummer with four decades of credits
Session drummer (McHugh Discography)
Episode: A Drummer For Life | Chris McHugh
Jarred Pope
Professional drummer from Santa Maria, California, based in Nashville since 2013
Session/ touring musician
Episode: The Unwritten Rules of Being a Professional Drummer | Jarred Pope
Peter Keys
Keyboardist with Lynyrd Skynyrd since 2009
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Episode: Peter Keys on What It Takes to Play With Lynyrd Skynyrd
Erik Halbig
Guitarist, session musician, touring musician, songwriter, producer, author; mentor
Independent musician/producer
Episode: What It Really Takes to Survive Nashville’s Music Business | Erik Halbig
Tommy Clufetos
Drummer known for Ozzy Osbourne, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, and more
Drummer for Ozzy Osbourne; The Bees; Rob Zombie; Tommy's Rock Trip
Episode: What It Takes to Play Drums for Ozzy Osbourne | Tommy Clufetos

Hosts

Rich Redmond
Host of The Rich Redmond Show; veteran drummer with Jason Aldean; prolific educator and content creator.
Jim Riley
Guest host/regular co-host; active musician and session player.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 199 ratings
  • Miss The Pocast

    Great show!! Where have you been?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buzzedjeff 1
    United States9 months ago
  • Entertainment & Education

    Love this podcast. Great guests, very informative, entertaining, and funny. Not just for drummers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YYZbri
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Nice way to check in with my rhythm section counter parts… Nashville is full of great drummers who are also great people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DavidKarns
    United Statesa year ago
  • Like hangin with friends!

    The same Rich you hear on this podcast is the same Rich you meet in person! Genuinely a great dude and listening to this podcast feels like you’re sitting at the table with them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordan Daley
    United States2 years ago
  • Outstanding podcast

    This podcast rocks. I love listening and watching this podcast, Rich is a great communicator and a great human. I have learned a lot from this podcast and from Rich’s drum clinics. Thanks Rich

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drummer 81
    United States2 years ago

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Rival Sons' Drummer on Playing With Rock Legends | Mike Miley
Q: Tell us about this new program you have. It's the Foundations Heartbeat System of Learning.
Miley created a multi-part drum course covering rhythm, posture, rudiments and technique, ending with a play-along to Weezer's “Undone.”
Rival Sons' Drummer on Playing With Rock Legends | Mike Miley
Q: Would you rather be Vinnie Colaiuta or Ringo Starr?
Miley chose Ringo Starr, citing his musicality, worldwide recognition and the opportunities that come with being a member and business partner in a famous band.
How One Unexpected Gig Changed This Drummer's Career | Josh Ellis
Q: How do you feel about the AI stuff?
Ellis sees AI as a rapidly advancing tool that can generate demos, but raises concerns about ownership and whether artists whose work trains the systems receive compensation. Redmond says AI demos can spark ideas, while musicians still need to create and arrange the finished parts.
How One Unexpected Gig Changed This Drummer's Career | Josh Ellis
Q: How does that circuit work? Do you play like giant churches, festivals?
Ellis says he grew up playing at a smaller church in Flint and later built gospel work through church connections and opportunities with artists, including Kirk Franklin.
The Pressure of Playing Drums for Ann Wilson of Heart | Sarah Tomek
Q: How do you keep that live? How do you keep it exciting to you? And how do you keep bringing the fire to the stage every night?
Redmond says he makes each performance a game, imagining that his choices are being archived for all time and challenging himself to play tightly while keeping the performance youthful.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rich Redmond Show

What is The Rich Redmond Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on music careers, motivation, and success, featuring candid conversations with musicians, touring pros, producers, and industry veterans. Episodes commonly explore life on the road, mastering craft, career hustle, and navigating the evolving music business, with a strong Nashville-centric bent and practical advice on gear, touring, contracts, and mentorship. A standout element is the guest mix—primarily accomplished drummers and music professionals who share behind-the-scenes stories, hard-earned lessons, and actionable tips for building a sustainable career in music. This mix makes it valuable for listeners seeking real-world insights, industry context, and inspiration from those who have navigated long, diverse careers in... more

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Recent guests on The Rich Redmond Show include:

1. Mike Miley
2. Josh Ellis
3. Sarah Tomek
4. Chase Adams
5. Chris McHugh
6. Jarred Pope
7. Peter Keys
8. Erik Halbig

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