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If you are a long time listener of the Drums and Rums podcast, we're still here but we have expand into a podcast network. We are now the B3 Podcast Network. B3 stands for brands, bands and booze and ties into the concept of like content on this channel.

You have the Riffs n Rhythms podcast every Tuesdays, the foundation of this audio channel, Drums and Rums every Wednesdays, and our recent addition the 5 year morning show at night, Jams 'n' Cocktails every Thursdays.

We look to expand the channel with shows that are tied to one of the these industries, music, liquor and bar/restaurant/venue service industry.

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S4 · E156
Tuesday · 1 hr 26 min
EP 156
Send us Fan Mail NEW MUSIC VENUE ALERT - ROCK HOUSE LIVE JENSEN BEACH This week we have the ROCKHOUSE LIVE Jensen Beach's Emilio Torres back with us. 🎸 **Riffs n Rhythms** — conversations with the artists keeping original music alive. #RiffsNRhythms #SouthFloridaMusic #FloridaMusic #LocalMusic #OriginalMusic #SouthFloridaBands #FloridaBands #LiveMusic 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!
S4 · E155
October 8 · 1 hr 28 min
ROCK HOUSE LIVE JENSEN BEACH - EP 155
Send us Fan Mail NEW MUSIC VENUE ALERT - ROCK HOUSE LIVE JENSEN BEACH This week we have Emilio Torres who's opening up a new ROCKHOUSE LIVE right here in our backyard in Jensen Beach. Tune in to learn the vision behind ROCKHOUSE LIVE Jensen Beach and the ambition to create something the Treasure Coast has never experienced. Join us LIVE, jump into the chat and bring your questions about the new ROCKHOUSE LIVE Jensen Beach with Emilio. 🎸 **Riffs n Rhythms** — conversations with the artists keeping original music alive. #RiffsNRhythms #SouthFloridaMusic #FloridaMusic #LocalMusic #OriginalMusic #SouthFloridaBands #FloridaBands #LiveMusic 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!
S4 · E154
October 6 · 34 min
What's It's Like Between Episodes - EP 154
Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is camera rolling but wasn't originally part of the Mother Rucker episodes. Paul and Kevin keep the conversation going during the original livestream. Check out Mother Rucker. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - http://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – http://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://www.ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network - www.b3podcast.com 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 Available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up.
S4 · E153
September 29 · 1 hr 4 min
Get Off Your Phone & Go See a Band - EP 153
Send us Fan Mail Mother Rucker is back for Part 2—and this time the conversation turns into a celebration of everything that makes live music matter. Paul and Kevin continue their conversation with Rocky, Joe and Zach about the concerts and musicians that shaped them, the South Florida music scene, and why seeing a band live creates an experience that streaming and YouTube simply can't duplicate. Rocky opens up about his musical upbringing and the path that eventually led him to performing and teaching, while the band explains why they would rather be called entertaining than be pigeonholed into a single genre. For Mother Rucker, the goal is simple: whether you're a hardcore punk fan or you're experiencing your first punk show, they want you to walk away having had a damn good time. The guys also celebrate the return of Respectable Street, talk about upcoming Mother Rucker shows, swap stories about Rush, Primus and other unforgettable live performances—and, naturally, get completely sidetracked by pizza, whiskey and whatever else happens when Mother Rucker takes over the studio. It's funny, chaotic and ultimately a conversation about supporting local bands, supporting local venues and getting out to experience live music. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - http://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin –http://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://www.ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 Available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up.
S4 · E152
September 22 · 1 hr 46 min
How Mother Rucker Went From Florida to the Viper Room - EP 152
Send us Fan Mail This week on Riffs & Rhythms, we're joined by South Florida punk band Mother Rucker for one of the most entertaining conversations we've had yet. Rocky, Joe, and Zach share stories about building the band, playing packed shows, touring to California, performing at the legendary Viper Room, and the unforgettable trip that nearly left them sleeping in a rental car. Along the way, we talk about songwriting, the South Florida music community, upcoming shows, recording new music, and the unpredictable moments that only happen when you're living life in a touring band. As always, the conversation quickly goes off the rails with plenty of laughs, inside jokes, and stories you'll only hear on Riffs & Rhythms. In the "Riff or Rhythm" segment, we reviewed the song "GIGACHUD" by Blabscam! 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - http://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin –http://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://www.ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 Available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up.
S4 · E151
September 15 · 1 hr 32 min
Men in the Box - EP 151
Send us Fan Mail Lots going on this month and schedules are all over the place. So the guys do their first remote podcast. Where they are "Packed like lemmings. Into shiny metal boxes" (if you are a Police fan, you'll get the reference) In this episode, we talk about the upcoming events that we're involved with that include: - Treasure Coast Blues Society monthly meetings and jams - The first ever Florida Drum Fest on 9/20 - 3B Fest on 9/26 (check out previous episodes with festival organizer Frankie Scorpion) - Guitar Slingers shoot out and Martin County Fair's music event 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - http://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin –http://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://www.ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 Available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. #RiffsAndRhythms #OriginalMusic #LiveMusic #MusicPodcast #IndependentArtist #Songwriting #FloridaMusic #Musicians #musicindustry
S4 · E149
September 8 · 1 hr 55 min
AI Flyer Drama Discussion - EP 149
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Riffs & Rhythms, Paul Robertson may be stuck at the airport, but the show goes on as Kevin McLoughlin welcomes special guest co-host Brad Brock for one of the most entertaining conversations we've had in a while. Fresh off a cruise through the British Isles, Brad shares stories from Amsterdam, Scotland, Ireland, and Liverpool—from exploring the Anne Frank House and the Heineken Experience to discovering hidden pubs, cruising the Shetland Islands, and why every musician should visit the places that inspired so much history and music. Then the conversation shifts into one of the hottest topics in today's music scene: Should bands be using AI to create promotional flyers? Is AI making it easier for independent musicians to market themselves, or is it replacing creativity? Does anyone outside the music scene actually care if a concert flyer was created with AI? Is it hurting graphic designers—or simply giving artists another tool to tell their story? Kevin, Brad, and producer Devin tackle the debate from every angle, discussing creativity, originality, prompt engineering, licensing, corporate branding, the environmental impact of AI, and where they believe the technology fits into the future of music and marketing. To close out the episode, the crew reviews Fox Maple's brand-new single, "Last of the Lost," breaking down its haunting atmosphere, powerful songwriting, dynamic arrangement, and answering the show's signature question: Is it the Riff... or the Rhythm... that makes the song? So pour yourself a drink, settle in, and enjoy another episode of Riffs & Rhythms—where the conversations are as memorable as the music. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!
S4 · E150
September 1 · 1 hr 58 min
Music, Tattoos & Life Lessons - EP 150
Send us Fan Mail 3B Festival organizer, Frankie Scorpion returns to Riffs & Rhythms for an entertaining, honest, and completely unpredictable conversation. The crew discusses the upcoming 3B Festival, what it really takes to organize a successful independent event, and why building a music community is about much more than making money. From there, the conversation dives into the tattoo world, where Frankie shares the deeply personal stories behind her artwork, her philosophy on tattoo culture, and why she believes every tattoo should tell a meaningful story. Along the way, they explore entrepreneurship, women in music, parenting, mental health, creativity, and the lessons learned from turning life's challenges into purpose. Of course, it wouldn't be Riffs & Rhythms without plenty of laughs, unexpected tangents, and the kind of uncensored conversation that feels like hanging out with friends after the show. Here are the details you need to know about the festival: ENTRY: $20 PARKING: $10 on-site parking *(Note: No street parking allowed!)* BONUS: Sugar Cane Farm tours available on-site! LOCATION: Sugar Sand Distillery (264 Henscratch Rd, Lake Placid, FL) DATE & TIME: Sept 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Live music all day, epic prizes, local vendors, and non-stop entertainment. Easy to find. **Impossible to forget.** Learn more about 3B Fest: https://www.3bfest.com/ In this week's "Riff or Rhythm" song review we reviewed Eternal Steel's song "All For One". Tell us what you think. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!
S6 · E171
August 31 · 1 hr 3 min
Key West Rum Festival Rewind w/ Neil Lindley
Send us Fan Mail Drums and Rums — where the backbeat meets the spirits. KEY WEST RUM FEST REWIND with Neil Lindley! The glasses may be empty and the sun may have set on another Key West Rum Festival, but we've still got plenty to talk about. Join Drums and Rums LIVE as I sit down with Neil Lindley, organizer of the Key West Rum Festival, to look back at this year's festival and talk about everything that went down in Key West. We’ll get into the rum, the events, the people, the unforgettable moments, and some of the stories you might not have heard while the festival was happening. Neil will also take us behind the scenes to talk about what it takes to bring a rum festival to life in one of the most iconic drinking destinations in the world. 🥃 We’ll talk about: • Highlights from this year's Key West Rum Festival • Memorable rums, events and experiences • Behind-the-scenes festival stories • What worked — and what Neil learned this year • The people and brands that make Rum Fest happen • And, of course… what's next for Key West Rum Fest If you were at the festival, come relive it with us. If you missed it, here's your chance to find out what you missed — and why you might want Key West on your calendar next time. #KeyWestRumFest #KeyWestRumFestival #RumFest #KeyWest #Rum #RumLovers #FloridaKeys #DrumsAndRums #RumCulture #KeyWestFlorida
S4 · E148
August 25 · 2 hr 8 min
Can Original Artists Still Make It? | Fox Maple - EP 148
Send us Fan Mail Check out Last of the Lost https://foxmaplemusic.com/ If you're a musician, songwriter, music fan, or just enjoy authentic conversations with great people, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!
S12 · E4
August 20 · 1 hr 45 min
Picture This: The All-New JNC Drawing Game Debut
Send us Fan Mail This week on Jams 'N' Cocktails, Brad Brock is joined in the legendary JNC Lounge by Jordyn and Elly for a game-heavy Wednesday night filled with cocktails, questionable artwork, entertainment news, music trivia, and plenty of the usual chaos. The crew kicks things off with the Italian-inspired Bicicletta Cocktail of the Week, made with Campari, dry white wine, club soda, and orange, before catching up on everything from local grocery-store changes and Florida traffic frustrations to the importance of getting out and voting. Then it's game time. The crew puts a brand-new interactive version of Picture This through its first live test—with the audience serving as willing guinea pigs—before celebrating National Aviation Day with a flying-themed Name That Tune. Jordyn takes over for the latest Jordy Files, Brad delivers some aviation-inspired Midweek Motivation, and everyone heads back to the drawing board for one more hilariously competitive round of Picture This. It's a night of new technology, bad drawings, good guesses, music, laughs, and classic JNC unpredictability. LINKS ⁠JNC Official Site⁠ ⁠Support us on Patreon⁠
S4 · E147
August 18 · 2 hr 3 min
3B Fest Organizer - Frankie Scorpion - EP 147
Send us Fan Mail This week we have 3B Festival organizer Frankie Scorpion. 3B (Bud Booze & Beatz) Highlands County—get ready! 3BFEST 2026: Bud, Booze & Beatz** is bringing the ultimate event of the year, and we are hyped to put the spotlight on our incredible local sponsors! First up, a huge shoutout to Beach Buddz for coming on board! They’re bringing the good vibes and keeping the energy high all day long. Make sure to give them some love! And you ALREADY know we had to bring in Tabbys 2 Go Bar & Grill. They’re pulling up with their famous 420 Sauce to keep your cravings satisfied while you party. Here are the details you need to know: ENTRY: $20 PARKING: $10 on-site parking *(Note: No street parking allowed!)* BONUS: Sugar Cane Farm tours available on-site! LOCATION: Sugar Sand Distillery (264 Henscratch Rd, Lake Placid, FL) DATE & TIME: Sept 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Live music all day, epic prizes, local vendors, and non-stop entertainment. Easy to find. **Impossible to forget.** Learn more about 3B Fest: https://www.3bfest.com/ In this week's "Riff or Rhythm" song review we reviewed Eternal Steel's song "All For One". Tell us what you think. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!
S12 · E3
August 13 · 1 hr 42 min
Spin Again: The Life, Death, & Return of the Vinyl Record
Send us Fan Mail This week, Jams ’N’ Cocktails celebrates National Vinyl Record Day by dropping the needle on the rise, fall, and unlikely rebirth of one of music’s most beloved formats. Brad Brock, Elly, and Captain Cocktail Derek Zugel dig into the history of recorded music, how vinyl records are actually made, why CDs and streaming nearly pushed them into extinction, and why a whole new generation of music fans is falling in love with records all over again. Of course, this is JNC, so the history lesson is only the beginning. The crew gets hands-on with the ritual of vinyl, spins records from independent artists, tests their musical knowledge in Name That Tune, catches up on entertainment news in The Jordy Files, and mixes up a couple of seriously tasty cocktails along the way. Plus, there’s a vinyl-inspired Midweek Motivation about rediscovering the people, passions, and dreams that may deserve another spin. LINKS ⁠JNC Official Site⁠ ⁠Support us on Patreon
S4 · E146
August 11 · 2 hr 8 min
The Fox is Back - EP 146
Send us Fan Mail This week on Riffs & Rhythms, Paul Robertson and Kevin McLoughlin welcome Fox Maple back to the show for one of the funniest—and most thought-provoking—episodes yet. Fox opens up about spending nearly four years creating the record, why some songs have been waiting more than a decade to be released, how life experiences shaped the album's darker tone, and why sometimes you simply have to stop chasing perfection and let the music go. Along the way, the conversation dives into: 🎵 The making of Last of the Lost 💿 Why vinyl records are making a comeback—and why colored vinyl sells better 🎙️ Recording, producing, and knowing when an album is "finished" 🎸 Playing over 600 live shows and growing as an artist 📻 Landing on Spotify's Release Radar and receiving international airplay 🎪 Local music festivals and supporting original music 😂 And, as always... plenty of hilarious Riffs & Rhythms tangents. Also in this episodes "Riff or Rhythm?", we put Fox up to review her better half. We review the song "Snake Drive Motherf@!cker" by FRANK BANG & THE SECRET STASH https://youtu.be/jZmIr9xhYkA?si=mfQkI3IlDdgIpFKK Check out Last of the Lost https://foxmaplemusic.com/ If you're a musician, songwriter, music fan, or just enjoy authentic conversations with great people, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!
S6 · E170
August 9 · 1 hr 28 min
What Happens When Passions Collide? Distiller, Author, Musician - Shawn Martin
Send us Fan Mail Drums and Rums is back — from Key West! Paul takes the show on the road for a special conversation from Papa’s Pilar Rum Distillery in Key West with distiller, rum enthusiast, musician and newly published author Shawn Martin, who writes under the name Shawn Michael Dean. Shawn's path to making rum wasn't exactly planned. With a background in marine biology, he came to Key West working as a scuba instructor and boat captain before what was supposed to be a temporary job at a new distillery turned into nearly a decade of making and experimenting with rum. In this episode, Paul and Shawn dig into how the rum industry has evolved, why rum is often misunderstood, and why the spirit deserves the same appreciation given to bourbon, Scotch and whiskey. Shawn also takes us inside the creative side of distilling — experimenting with fermentation, different distillation techniques, barrel finishes and small-batch Distillery Reserve releases. And since we're recording at the distillery, we don't just talk about them…we taste a few along the way. The conversation goes well beyond rum, too. We explore the history of the building and its connections to old Key West and Ernest Hemingway, the creation of the Hemingway Social Club, Key West's music scene, tiki culture, and Shawn's newest creative adventure: becoming an author. After nearly 10 years of writing on and off, Shawn recently released his first novel, Coral Bay, under the name Shawn Michael Dean — and he's already thinking about what comes next. It's rum, science, history, music, writing, Key West and a few good laughs along the way. In other words, exactly what Drums and Rums is supposed to be: Where the Backbeats Meet the Spirits.
S12 · E2
August 6 · 1 hr 32 min
Shock Collar Trivia Revival & National Oyster Day
Send us Fan Mail In this lively episode of Jams 'N' Cocktails, Brad Brock kicks off another entertaining night filled with laughs, live audience interaction, and the return of the fan-favorite Shock Collar Trivia. After an unexpected technical mishap before going live, he rolls with the punches, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the unpredictable nature of live broadcasting. The episode also celebrates National Oyster Day with a bold and unforgettable "Shot of the Week," welcomes viewers tuning in across Facebook and YouTube, and teases plenty of surprises from the Destruction Crew waiting at the bar. From humorous moments to the show's signature mix of music, cocktails, and chaos, this episode delivers another fun-filled night that keeps audiences coming back for more. LINKS JNC Official Support us on Patreon
S4 · E145
August 4 · 1 hr 35 min
Music Isn’t About Perfection — It’s About Emotion | Guy Gualtieri - EP 145
Send us Fan Mail Can AI create music that connects with us the same way human-made music does? Producer, Guy Gualtieri returns to Riffs & Rhythms to talk about AI-generated music, authenticity, the role of a producer, and why emotion matters more than technical perfection. Guy shares his journey from making homemade multitrack recordings on cassette decks to producing artists today, while the crew debates AI tools like Suno, streaming, artist branding, commercial success and the future of independent music. Plus, we review More Better Band's “Lay Down” and discuss why South Florida musicians may already have everything they need to build a music career right here at home. Check out the new release "Circles" from Guy Gualtieri dropping on 8/7/2026 Learn more about Guy: https://gualmusic.com 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!
S12 · E1
July 30 · 2 hr 15 min
Our UK Adventure Stories & a Special Scotch Tasting | JNC Season 12
Send us Fan Mail Season 12 officially kicks off with an energetic premiere as Brad, Jordyn, Derek, and Elly return to the Jams 'N' Cocktails Lounge after their summer break. The crew catches listeners up on everything that's happened since last season, previews exciting plans for the months ahead, samples a surprisingly convincing watermelon cocktail, and shares plenty of laughs along the way. The second half of the episode is dedicated to Brad and Jordyn's unforgettable British Isles cruise. From Amsterdam's canals and the Anne Frank House to Ireland, Scotland, and England, they recount hilarious travel mishaps, memorable local encounters, incredible museums, and the experiences that made this trip one they'll never forget. The episode wraps by setting up a Scottish whisky tasting inspired by their travels. LINKS JNC Official Support us on Patreon
S4 · E145
July 28 · 1 hr 59 min
Making Great Records with Guy Gualtieri - EP 143
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to make a great record? Producer and Grammy voting member Guy Gualtieri joins Riffs & Rhythms for an entertaining conversation about recording music, producing artists, Dolby Atmos immersive audio, analog versus digital gear, Grammy voting, and the future of music production. Whether you're a musician, songwriter, producer, or simply love music, this episode offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how great recordings come to life—along with plenty of laughs and unforgettable studio stories. Learn more about Guy: https://gualmusic.com 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!
S4 · E144
July 19 · 1 hr 55 min
The Truth About Making Music Today - EP 144
Send us Fan Mail The Cravens return to the Riffs n Rhythms Podcast for an honest conversation about what it really takes to be an independent band in today’s music industry. From recording a new album and choosing cover songs to navigating Spotify playlists, AI, streaming algorithms, and the return of CDs and vinyl, this episode explores how musicians are adapting while staying true to their craft. We also discuss: 🎸 Recording a brand-new album 🎤 Why original music still matters 📀 Albums vs. singles in the streaming age 🎧 Spotify playlists and music discovery 🤖 AI’s growing role in music production 🎵 Songwriting and creative inspiration 🎙️ Behind-the-scenes stories from The Cravens Whether you’re a musician, songwriter, producer, or simply love discovering independent music, this episode offers an inside look at today’s evolving music landscape. If you enjoy conversations about music, creativity, and the business behind the art, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment. What do you think—is the album making a comeback, or is the future all about singles? 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 Available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!

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