Rich and Jim talk with Sugarland’s Travis McNabb for an epic conversation diving deep into the world of professional drumming, music scenes, and a life dedicated to rhythm. Highlights include: [0:05:00] Travis's Musical Origins: Growing up in a musical family and discovering drums [0:25:00] Drumming Philosophy: The importance of feel, groove, and p…

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In this episode, we sit down with Eric Pritchard, a talented young drummer making waves in the country music scene. Eric shares his journey from playing drums in church as a kid to landing a coveted gig with rising country star Megan Maroney. He discusses the importance of professionalism, business acumen, and building strong relationships in the m…

In this episode, drummer Zoltan Tobak shares his journey from his small hometown of Fort Bragg, California to becoming the drummer for the country band Muscadine Bloodline in Nashville. Zoltan discusses his early musical influences, the challenges of breaking into the Nashville music scene, and the rewarding experience of touring with artists like …

The joys and headaches of self-hosting, a new Zigbee routing trick, and the ongoing BcacheFS vs. Debian showdown. Plus, why we're liking Open WebUI. Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sats in over 110 countries. 🇨🇦 Bitcoin Well — Empowering sovereign ownership w…

In this episode, we dive into the nuances of networking and making meaningful connections in the music industry. Our guest, bassist Luis Espaillat, shares his insights on navigating the professional landscape, from the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities to the value of versatility and immersion in one's craft. We explore Luis' musical jour…

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Crouse, the host of the acclaimed The Working Drummer podcast, to unpack the secrets behind his show's incredible 500-episode milestone. Matt shares insights on building meaningful relationships in the music industry, the art of networking, and the importance of specializing as a musician. He also discusses th…

Chris geeks out over his new gadget, Alex gets Pangolin purring, and we break down the latest OPNsense release—plus more surprises! Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sats in over 110 countries. 🇨🇦 Bitcoin Well — Empowering sovereign ownership with free automati…

In this episode, we sit down with drummer Hubert Payne, who shares his remarkable journey from a promising football career to becoming a sought-after session musician and the drummer for the Grammy-winning band Little Big Town. Hubert opens up about the gut-wrenching transition from sports to music, the humility he found in drumming, and how he's l…

Former guitarist for Canadian Music Hall of Fame recording artist “The Guess Who” (2021-2024) - Michael’s pedigree also includes many years as lead guitarist and musical director with original Foreigner vocalist and solo artist Lou Gramm, guitarist with multi-platinum artist Mark Slaughter, as well as both RockStar counselor and Music Director of t…

Bambu Labs teaches us how to lose friends and alienate people. Then, Alex Tran from Immich joins us for a project update, and we shared some dreams for a community RSS project. Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sats in over 110 countries. 🇨🇦 Bitcoin Well — Empo…

In this episode of the Rich Redmond Show, Rich and Jim sit down with renowned drummer, producer, and engineer Scott Williamson. Scott shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in a musical family in Southern California to establishing himself as a sought-after session musician in Nashville for over 35 years. Throughout the conversation, Scott…

John Spittle born and raised in Southern California started playing drums at the age of 5. His father was a drummer and started teaching him at an early age. Music was always a big influence in his household. By the time John was around 10 He would sit in with his dad’s rock bands. Sitting in gave John the desire to want to do more. Joined school b…

Alex dives into the perils of upgrading and migrating critical infrastructure—uncovering embarrassing pitfalls and hard-won lessons along the way. Meanwhile, Chris takes his audiobook obsession to the next level, showcasing a couple self-hosted projects that are very ambitious. Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning…

The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is out, and Paulus Schoutsen, the founder of Home Assistant, joins us to get into the details. Then, Alex and a special guest get into docker-compose vs. nix to manage your home lab. Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sat…

In this episode of The Rich Redmond Show, Rich sits down with renowned drummer Josh Freese to discuss his prolific career. Although this episode was recorded before Josh stepped into the Foo Fighters drum throne for the monumental task of replacing Taylor Hawkins, Josh and Rich cover some valuable ground! The conversation delves into Josh's wide-ra…

Brent joins to share part two of his NAS build adventure, and things take a tiny turn. Plus, picking the right encrypted chat app and Chris stacks a few Jellyfin wins. Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sats in over 100 countries. 🇨🇦 Bitcoin Well — Empowering so…

In this episode, hosts Rich Redmond and Jim McCarthy sit down with legendary rock historian, radio personality, and author Eddie Trunk. Eddie shares his lifelong journey in the music industry, from discovering his love for rock as a teenager to building a successful career spanning over 38 years. He discusses his current shows on Sirius XM, includi…

We geek out over Brian Moses's 2025 DIY NAS build guide, contemplate future builds with the new Raspberry Pi Compute 5 module, and fully embrace our digital hoarding nature with a new app. Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sats in over 100 countries. 🇨🇦 Bitcoin…

In this episode, Rich and Jim talk with the iconic Huey Lewis to discuss his storied career as the frontman of Huey Lewis and the News. Huey shares stories from the early days of the band, including their time as part of the pub rock scene in England and their chance encounter with the Thin Lizzy crew that helped shape their live show. Huey also op…

In this episode of The Rich Redmond Show, Rich sits down with legendary drummer Ray Luzier, best known for his work with the band Korn. Ray shares his incredible journey from growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania to becoming one of the most respected rock drummers in the industry. Ray opens up about his early musical influences, his move to Hollywoo…

Breaking free from Google's grip: Our surprising journey and the tools that made it possible. Plus, Brent's NAS feature stirring up debate, s clever tool for distributed video encoding, and more. Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sats in over 100 countries. 🇨🇦 …

In this episode, Rich and Jim talks with acclaimed actor, musician, and creative polymath Peter Stormare. Stormare shares insights into his diverse career, from his early days growing up in a small Swedish village to his prolific work in film, television, and music. Stormare discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his creative pursuits, as…

As we gear up for another set of new episodes, enjoy this throwback to when Rich and Jim talked with one of the best career pivot stories we have ever had with Kenny Aronoff! Legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff shares his incredible journey in the music industry. From being inspired by the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show to working with iconic artists …

From Nextcloud Breakup to Blissful Reunion: Chris's journey back to a smarter setup. Plus, Jellyfin's game-changing features and a beloved self-hosted app get the upgrade we've all been waiting for. Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning-powered app that lets you quickly and cheaply grab sats in over 100 countries. …

In this captivating episode, we sit down with the legendary drummer Greg Bissonette, who has graced the stages and recordings of some of the biggest names in music. From his early days at North Texas State to his prolific career playing with the likes of David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, and Ringo Starr, Greg shares his incredible journey and the inval…

As we gear up for another set of new episodes, enjoy this throwback to episode 89 when Rich and Jim talked with one of the most influential drummers to ever play, Thomas Lang! Thomas shares his incredible journey, from starting drumming at age 4 to becoming one of the most respected and innovative drummers in the industry. We dive into Thomas's uni…

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Originally from upstate New York, Seth began playing drums at the age of three. By age nine, he was sitting in with local bands and even backing up his elementary school choir. He’s been in the Nashville music scene for 20+ years and is currently the touring drummer for Carrie Underwood. When Seth isn’t on the road, he is in the studio recording an…

Chris Powell is an award winning drummer based in Nashville. He has recorded and performed with a wide array of artists such as; Luke Grimes, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Reba, The War and Treaty, Lori McKenna, Brett Eldridge, Wheeler Walker, Gavin Degraw, Ashley Monroe, Travis Tritt, Brandi Carlile, Barry Gibb, The Secret Sisters, The Hi…

Ditching Google Search for an entire month! We reveal the tool that's helping us break free. Plus, a special guest shares his home lab to data center journey. And, Chris raves about the ultimate Jellyfin client (and confesses to an accidental network camera purchase). Links: ⚡ Grab Sats with Strike Around the World — Strike is a lightning-powered a…