Drummer Mamas

Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill

English Arts Kids & Family Music Parenting Performing Arts Explicit

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Episodes 54

Avg. Duration 44m

Activity Highly Active

Since May 2021

Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

82%

Hosting

feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Drummer Mamas is a podcast aimed at bringing drumming mothers together. Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill have been friends since they met studying the drums at music college. Since then they have both had children and wanted to share their experiences in the drumming world whilst also juggling everything that comes with motherhood.

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Recent Episodes

S4E8 Mark Mondesir: When you’re in a club no one wants to join, let music be your companion

Mar 02, 2026 1h 14m

Send a textToday 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…

S4E7 Dane Campbell: a Motörhead childhood, a band with brothers, and the future

Feb 23, 2026 38m

Send a textDane 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…

S4E6 Sound Advice, Friends with Sticks & the Power of Creating More Drummers — with Bob Wynne

Feb 09, 2026 41m

Send a textWe’re joined by Bob Wynne — drummer, educator, and advocate for a world filled with more drummers!Bob talks about the idea behind the Evans Sound Advice Room at The UK Drum Show, his…

S4E5 A spotlight on… manifesting, cosmic ordering and being lucky!

Feb 02, 2026 35m

Send a textThis episode comes with a ‘woo woo’ warning!We talk about all things ‘universe’: manifesting, ordering what you want, receiving it, operating on a positive wavelength, and making lists to…

S4E4 Geoff Dugmore: souls, songs and sessions

Jan 26, 2026 51m

Send a textSome stats about our guest today that may even be out of date by now: he hasplayed on 89 top 20 albums, 53 number ones, he has produced Debbie Harry, andplayed with the likes of Stevie…

S4E3 Ellie East: Touring with Dave Stewart, counter-acting control, and the importance of taking a break

Jan 19, 2026 33m

Send a textEllie East has been Dave Stewart’s drummer of choice for the last 2 years, and her bouncy energy and positive vibes make it easy to see why she is consistently booked for tours and session…

S4E2 Gabi King: learning fast vs living slowly – The 1975, Elton John and tattoos

Jan 12, 2026 43m

Send a textGabi King joined the 1975 as their percussionist after auditioning for them by performing on the Jonathan Ross Show, which led to her learning the entire percussion set in two weeks before…

S4E1 Tom Howarth: stick tricks, content inspiration and how it nearly all ended with one word…

Jan 05, 2026 47m

Send a textTom Howarth’s drum reels are witty, entertaining, full of stick tricks and favoured by the algorithm! Tom tells us how he comes up with his content, about family life supporting a child…

S3E12 The Christmas Episode - The one where we finally talk about drum gear!

Dec 22, 2025 24m

Send a textOur last episode before we have a week off for Christmas. We update you with if we are ready for the big day, what we're hoping to get, 2026 and our love of pie!

S3E11 Maxie Cheer: manifesting, ghostbusting & Kate Nash touring

Dec 15, 2025 45m

Send a textMaxie is playing drums for music that feels like it is making a difference: touring with artists and activists such as Kate Nash, Jasmine.4.t and Isha, Maxie has had a busy 2025, full of…

S3E10 Martina Barakoska: Moving, drumming to solve problems, & keeping a balanced approach.

Dec 08, 2025 47m

Send a text2025 has been a big year for Martina Barakoska both personally and professionally; she’s moved to a different country, learned a new language, filmed a phenomenal commercial for Thomann,…

S3E9 Steve White: forming family bonds through drums, supporting new music, and adjusting after injuries

Dec 01, 2025 51m

Send a textHaving enjoyed huge success with Paul Weller and the Style Council from the latter part of his teenage years, Steve White went on to tour all over the world and become a hugely respected…

S3E8 A Spotlight on…new projects!

Nov 24, 2025 29m

Send a textGemma and Ciara have been up to new things… Ciara is about to launch ‘Begin’, an online beginner drum course that people can do at their own pace, and Gemma has set up Swiftiedrums on…

S3E7 Sarah Hagan: inclusion, diversity, family & the drum industry

Nov 17, 2025 34m

Send a textSarah Hagan worked as the Director of Artist Relations at Zildjian for several years, is on the Board of Advisors for the Percussive Arts Society, and now runs her own consulting company,…

S3E6 Stan Bicknell: Coffee, soft skills, tours & life changing decisions

Nov 10, 2025 1h 1m

Send a text‘Leave the room better than when you entered it and make everyone feel awesome along the way’ is the mantra that Stan Bicknell lives by, and it seems to work because he landed himself a…

S3E5 A Spotlight on…The UK Drum Show 2025

Nov 03, 2025 20m

Send a textWe met up in Liverpool for the UK Drum Show! What were our favourite moments from the weekend? What would we do differently next time?From the Main Stage to the Education Room and…

S3E4 Ollie Winiberg: Gratitude, grief and hosting a drum show

Oct 27, 2025 37m

Send a textOllie Winiberg is the sunny personality who is best known for interviewing drummers and hosting the UK and Europe Drum Shows. Ollie frankly shares his journey to where he is today with us,…

S3E3 He’s arrived! Will Daly Part 2 – dad-hood, drum school and baby cinema dates

Oct 20, 2025 54m

Send a textOur episode last week was recorded with Will Daly as he and his wife were days orhours before becoming first-time parents. This time, we speak to Will a few weeksafter the birth of this…

S3E2 Baby incoming! Will Daly Part 1: pre-baby plans for balancing parenthood with drum teaching

Oct 13, 2025 37m

Send a textAt any moment now, Will Daly and his wife are about to become first-time parents!What will being a dad mean for Will and his drum teaching school? As a self-employed musician, are there…

S3E1 Mike Johnston - Behind the scenes of business, drums, dogs, and home life

Oct 06, 2025 1h 34m

Send a textWhat an opener to the new season!Mike Johnston is joining us to kick off our autumn 2025 episodes, and we take the chance to ask him about the family he has supporting him behind the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Drummer Mamas have?

Drummer Mamas has published 54 episodes since May 2021, covering topics in Arts, Kids & Family.

Is Drummer Mamas still active?

Drummer Mamas is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 44m.