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Working Drummer

Matthew Crouse, Zack Albetta

Booking Overview

This is a music interview podcast focused on the professional drumming life, featuring working drummers and adjacent drum-industry professionals across genres, including both recognizable and lesser-known practitioners. PR agencies could credibly pitch touring and session drummers, band members, drum-company leaders, music educators, and musician-entrepreneurs with substantial real-world experience; booking difficulty is low because the show actively welcomes accomplished but non-famous professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 588

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.7k subscribers

Instagram: 5.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mike@workingdrummer.net

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Host

Matthew Crouse - Co-host of Working Drummer, focused on conversations with professional drummers and music-industry practitioners.

Zack Albetta - Co-host of Working Drummer, focused on conversations with professional drummers and music-industry practitioners.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Professional drumming, touring, recording, orchestral, music-education, or drum-industry experience, supported by a distinctive body of work or career perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Touring or recording with established bands and artists, Building a sustained professional career across multiple genres, Founding or leading a drum-related company, Teaching at a college or maintaining an established instructional practice, Performing in orchestras, theater productions, or other major live settings

Recent Guest Discussions

Christopher Williams - Drumming For Accept, Touring Internationally, Recording Preparation, Music Notation, Life Between Tours, And The Financial Realities Of Touring.

Jason Smay - Touring, Relocating To Nashville, Building A Sustainable Music Career, Family Collaboration, And Relationships In The Music Business.

Kevin Watkins - Building And Restoring Drums, Snare-drum Design, Music Production, And Developing A Drum-industry Business.

Sarah Hagan - Artist Relations, Drum Products, Cymbal Manufacturing, Professional Networking, Podcasting, And Social Media.

Rick Dior - Orchestral Percussion, Touring Musicals, Technical Fundamentals, Studying With Joe Morello, Online Education, And Custom Drumsticks.

Recent Topics

Music, Drumming, Touring Musicians, Drum Industry, Music Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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588 - Jay Moeller: Life and Music in Austin, TX, "I just wanna be the one guy that sounds like Jay Moeller"

October 08, 2026

Jay Moeller has spent his entire adult life and career in Austin Texas where he has played with a long list of artists and acts from covers at the dive bar to names with international reach. He has also begun to lead his own projects both live and in the studio.  In this episode, Jay talks about: Feeling like he’s in “a race against time”  Bringing something essentially “him” to every project Making the case for what he does best in recording sessions  Coming up ...

587 - Ben Lecourt: From France to LA, Touring with Cat Power, Performing with Legends

October 01, 2026

A native of France, Ben Lecourt spent his childhood studying percussion with George Van Gucht of the Percussion Of Strasbourg while at conservatory in the south of France. During this time, Ben simultaneously began his discovery of bebop through private studies with various drum teachers. Spending a decade based in Paris, Ben honed his playing nightly in jazz clubs and festivals such as Montreux Jazz. He moved to LA late 2011 where he studied music production at UCLA Extension, and dove into...

586 - Jason Smay pt. 2: Pursuing the Right Opportunities for the Right Reasons

September 24, 2026

Jason Smay has been in Nashville for a decade and plays with his son, McKinley James. Prior to that, he was based in Rochester, NY and toured with JD McPherson, Los Strait Jackets, and others. He and McKinley are also part of the Nashville group The Tiger Beats with Patrick Sweany and Ted Pecchio. In this episode, Jason talks about: Thinking about longevity in terms of exercise and overall health His roots drumming heroes  Forming a relationship as young drummer with fellow Ro...

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Frequently asked questions

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Working Drummer
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How do I get in touch with Working Drummer?

Working Drummer is hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta. Its publicly listed email is mike@workingdrummer.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Working Drummer?

The publicly listed email for Working Drummer: mike@workingdrummer.net.

How many listeners does Working Drummer have?

Podseeker estimates Working Drummer reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Working Drummer?

Working Drummer typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional drumming, touring, recording, orchestral, music-education, or drum-industry experience, supported by a distinctive body of work or career perspective. Common among recent guests: Touring or recording with established bands and artists; Building a sustained professional career across multiple genres; Founding or leading a drum-related company. Recent guests include Christopher Williams, Jason Smay, and Kevin Watkins.

How hard is it to get booked on Working Drummer?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Working Drummer cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Drumming, Touring Musicians, Drum Industry, and Music Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mike@workingdrummer.net

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