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Hosted by Arizona Drummer · music · EN · 33 episodes
Behind The Kit dives into the lives of today’s most inspiring drummers — from Grammy winners to rising stars. Hosted by Kyle Smith of Arizona Drummer, each episode explores the real stories behind the beats: the hustle, heart, and passion it takes to make it in music. Whether you're a drummer or just love music, you'll find powerful insights and raw conversations that go way beyond the kit.Follow, like, and subscribe to never miss a beat!
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Signup to Generate a PitchBehind The Kit dives into the lives of today’s most inspiring drummers, from Grammy winners to rising stars. Hosted by Kyle Smith of Arizona Drummer, each episode explores the real stories behind the beats: the hustle, heart, and passion it takes to make it in music.
Behind The Kit with Arizona Drummer is hosted by Arizona Drummer. The show has published 33 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Behind The Kit Episode 33: Will Hunt | Evanescence, Black Label Society, and More" (5 October 2026, 77 minutes), "Behind The Kit Episode 32: Ryan Van Poederooyen | The Devin Townsend Project, Imonolith, Educator" (21 September 2026, 117 minutes), and "Behind The Kit Episode 30: Tosh Peterson | Lady Gaga, Alkaline Trio, Damnage" (11 September 2026, 133 minutes).
Behind The Kit with Arizona Drummer publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 86 minutes across 33 episodes.
Booking probability for Behind The Kit with Arizona Drummer is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Behind The Kit with Arizona Drummer requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Behind The Kit with Arizona Drummer's contact route on record: verified email.
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Arizona Drummer hosts Behind The Kit with Arizona Drummer, a music show with 33 episodes published.
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Episode #18
Episode 33 of Behind The Kit features an incredible conversation with the one and only **Will Hunt**! Will is an absolutely phenomenal drummer, musician, performer, and longtime professional who has built an incredible...
Episode #17
Episode 32 of Behind The Kit features an incredible conversation with the one and only @ryanvanpoederooyen !Ryan is an absolutely phenomenal drummer, musician, educator, and longtime professional who has built an...
Episode #16
pisode 31 of Behind The Kit features an incredible conversation with the one and only @toshpeterson1053 !Tosh is one of the most exciting and versatile drummers working today, and it was an absolute pleasure to sit down...
Episode #15
pisode 30 of Behind The Kit features an incredible conversation with the one and only @kazroddrums !Kaz is a close personal friend and mentor to me. It was so great gettting to sit down with Kaz and talk about his...
Episode #14
Episode 29 of Behind The Kit features an incredible conversation with the one and only @fnaustile1 !Known for his powerful, technical, and high-energy drumming, Austin has made a name for himself in the metal world...
Episode #13
Episode 28 of Behind The Kit features an incredible conversation with the one and only Jess Bowen! Best known as the founding drummer of The Summer Set, Jess has built an impressive and diverse career behind the kit...
Episode #12
Episode 27 of Behind The Kit features a conversation I’ve been incredibly excited to share — sitting down with the one and only Alex Bent! Known for his incredible speed, precision, versatility, and technical mastery...
Episode #11
Episode 26 of Behind The Kit features a conversation I’ve been incredibly excited to share — sitting down with my good friend, the one and only David Nester! David is a highly respected drummer and drum tech who has...
Episode #10
<p>Episode 25 of Behind The Kit features a conversation I’ve been incredibly excited to share — sitting down with the one and only @JayWeinberg!</p><p>Known for his explosive energy, precision, and unmistakable...
Episode #9
<p>Episode 24 of Behind The Kit features a conversation I’ve been incredibly excited to share — sitting down with the one and only @ClemonsPoindexterIV !Known for his feel, precision, and musical versatility, Clemons...
Episode #8
<p>Episode 23 of Behind The Kit features a conversation I’ve been incredibly excited to share — sitting down with the one and only @HazeAmaze!</p><p>Known for his creativity, feel, and versatility, Haze Amaze has built...
Episode #7
<p>Episode 22 of Behind The Kit features a conversation I’ve been incredibly excited to share — sitting down backstage with the one and only @ArtCruzDrums !Known for his ferocious power, precision, and relentless...
Episode #6
<p>Episode 21 of Behind The Kit is one I’ve been incredibly excited to share — a VERY special conversation with the team behind Drumeo.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Domino Santantonio, Jared Falk, and Brandon...
Episode #5
<p>Episode 20 of Behind The Kit features a conversation I’ve been incredibly excited to share — sitting down with the one and only Matt Greiner!</p><p>Known for his explosive precision, relentless endurance, and deeply...
Episode #4
<p>Episode 19 of Behind The Kit features a conversation I’ve been incredibly excited to share — sitting down with the one and only Nikki Glaspie!Known for her undeniable groove, fearless musicality, and commanding...
Episode #3
<p>Episode 18 of Behind The Kit features a conversation I’ve been looking forward to for a long time — sitting down with @BenAndersonDrums , the powerhouse drummer behind @NothingMoremusic .Known for his explosive...
Episode #2
<p>Season 2 of Behind The Kit continues with a conversation that goes far beyond drums — Episode 2 features @SarahHaganBackstage , one of the most respected and influential figures in the modern drum community.Sarah is...
Episode #1
<p>Episode 16 of Behind The Kit marks the official launch of Season 2 — and I couldn’t imagine a better way to kick things off than sitting down with one of my favorite drummers on the planet, Madden Klass.A Berklee...
Episode #15
<p>Episode 15 of Behind The Kit marks a huge milestone — not only is this our final episode of 2025, but it also closes out Season 1 of the series.This season has been nothing short of incredible, and I couldn’t think...
Episode #14
<p>Episode 14 of Behind The Kit features one of the most recognizable behind-the-scenes voices in the modern drum world — @matthorndrums YouTube’s drum tech and the mind behind some of the most immersive POV and BTS...
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