Drummer Mamas
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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 23 episodes
Drummer Mamas
Latest Episodes
Band-life balance: Jamiroquai’s Derrick McKenzie on the importance of maintaining good communication with your children
Derrick McKenzie joined Jamiroquai when his eldest child was a year old, meaning that he has a lot of experience and wisdom in dealing with band life and fatherhood. Luckily for us, he shares it with us in this episode! From keeping weekends fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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46:06
A spotlight on...Identity
In this episode we talk about being a drummer, being a mum, being...you. This week, we chat about how identity shifts through life, what being a 'female drummer' means to us, and why taking a break from drumming doesn't mean losing who you are....
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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25:37
Fatherhood, addiction and touring: Jamie Wollam’s honest experiences of making things right
We’re very pleased to welcome Jamie Wollam to the podcast – Jamie has beenplaying drums for Tears For Fears for the last 15 years, which is a time that has seena lot of change for him, both personally and as a parent.Jamie gives us ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:13:34
Doing It Anyway: Jodi Anne Roberts on Drumming, Motherhood & Trying Hard Things
In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Anne Roberts—drummer, mum, and former student—who shares her journey of picking up the sticks in her 20's and finding joy in the challenge. Jodi talks about juggling multiple roles, from family life to per...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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41:31
Giving 110% - Mindy Abovitz Monk on making her ideas become reality
If you need a pep talk then this is it! Mindy Abovitz Monk, the founder of all-womendrum publication TomTom Magazine, tells us about how it came to fruition and thepower of putting your ideas into action.Mindy is an expert in making...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:24