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Drummer Mamas

Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill

Drummer Mamas is hosted by drummers, mums and long-time friends Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill.

Ciara and Gemma love to explore the other side of drummers — less gear, more stories, ideas, experiences and real life.

Through honest conversations with drummers from all walks of life, they chat about music, creativity, careers and everything that happens beyond the kit.

Because there’s always more to a drummer than drumming. 🥁❤️

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  • Avg 42 min
  • English

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  • S4 · E12
    April 13 · 40 min

    A spotlight on…6 Years Later

    Get the tissues ready! In this emotional episode, we take a trip back to our very first episode of Drummer Mamas. So much has changed… and yet, in many ways, so much hasn’t. We reflect on where we were 6 years ago, what was on our hearts then, and what’s still showing up for us now. It’s honest, nostalgic, and full of those “wow, we’ve come a long way” moments. Hope you enjoy listening. send us a message <3 Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas Instagram.com/Ciaradrums Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

  • S4 · E11
    March 23 · 36 min

    Dylan Redman: Red Cymbals, connections & kindness

    Trigger warning: we talk about the topic of suicide in this episode Dylan Redman is a drum teacher, counsellor, cheerleader of people, and good Samaritan all rolled into one as the CEO of the Red Cymbal company. Motivated by kindness, and with a strong desire to offer support for mental health, Dylan started Red just before the pandemic hit. Discover how he is able to combine many unique experiences and qualities with this cymbal brand, which he is taking all over the world and creating communities with. Dylan Redman & Red Cymbals: Instagram.com/redcymbals Instagram.com/drummerbloke send us a message <3 Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas Instagram.com/Ciaradrums Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

  • S4 · E10
    March 16 · 23 min

    A Spotlight On...Image, Ageing & Showing Up Online

    Today we’re talking about image — how we present ourselves online, the pressure to look youthful, and the limiting beliefs many of us carry about beauty and ageing… and how all of that shapes the way we show up. send us a message <3 Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas Instagram.com/Ciaradrums Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

  • S4 · E9
    March 9 · 30 min

    Jost Nickel: The Delayed Effect - encouraging girls to drum & Disko No.1

    Send us Fan Mail We are honoured to be joined by Jost Nickel this week! Jost is one of the biggest names on the international scene and has a lot of interesting things to say on the topics of encouraging more female students to enrol at the Pop Academy in Mannheim, what he does and doesn’t prepare for with clinics, raising daughters with music, and so much more. We had several laughs about mis-pronouncing names, and Jost tested us with some German too. Catch him here before you see him on the Main Stage of the Europe Drum Show in April! Jost Nickel: Instagram: Instagram.com/jost_nickel Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas Instagram.com/Ciaradrums Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

  • S4 · E8
    March 2 · 1 hr 14 min

    Mark Mondesir: When you’re in a club no one wants to join, let music be your companion

    Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking to one of the worlds most respected drummers, Mark Mondesir. He’s played with icons like John McLaughlin, Jeff Beck, and Courtney Pine — but beyond the incredible musicianship, this conversation is about something deeper. From the Maguire program to his work with Maggie’s Cancer Charity, Mark shares how music has been his constant companion — guiding him through challenge, healing, and change. He opens up about life, loss, and what it feels like to be in a club no one ever wants to join. Mark finds endless inspiration in music, and we think his story will inspire you just as much. Follow Mark: https://www.facebook.com/MarkMondesirDrummer Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas Instagram.com/Ciaradrums Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

  • S4 · E7
    February 23 · 38 min

    Dane Campbell: a Motörhead childhood, a band with brothers, and the future

    Send us Fan Mail Dane Campbell knows about family life within music: his father was often away touring as the guitarist with Motörhead when Dane was growing up. Dane and his brothers now tour in a band with their dad; has his childhood affected how he balances being a musician and parent himself? Dane takes us through family band dynamics, making changes to touring to suit his family, and taking lessons himself as a busy, gigging musician if he feels ‘stuck in a rut’. Dane Campbell: Instagram.com/dane_drums Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas Instagram.com/Ciaradrums Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

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