The Freddy and Friends Podcast
The Freddy and Friends Podcast
Podcast Description
🎙️ Freddy & Friends host | 🥁 Drummer • 🎤 Singer-Songwriter | 💪 Health nut | ⛏️Helping people navigate life without the noise.
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Content Themes
The podcast primarily explores themes of music, artistry, and personal growth, with episodes examining topics like the discipline of mastering an instrument, the journey of professional musicians, and the future of the music industry. For instance, the recent episode with Thomas Lang covers the myth of talent versus discipline while providing insights into the mindset that separates average drummers from the exceptional ones.
Freddy & Friends host | Drummer • Singer-Songwriter | Health nut | Helping people navigate life without the noise.
Freddy & Friends is a podcast about real conversations — not self-help fluff or guru talk. Hosted by drummer and singer-songwriter Freddy, each episode dives into the lives of musicians, creators, and everyday legends who are figuring things out, just like the rest of us.
With years of experience touring, recording, and living the creative grind, Freddy brings a grounded perspective to topics like discipline, health, mindset, and the behind-the-scenes of making a meaningful life.
No scripts, no hype — just honest stories, lessons learned the hard way, and a few laughs along the way.
For anyone trying to cut through the noise and focus on what really matters.
Follow Freddy at
https://www.instagram.com/freddycharles
https://www.youtube.com/@freddycharles
Listen and learn more at
www.freddyandfriendspodcast.com
In this episode of Freddy and Friends, Freddy sits down with drummer Darren Poindexter, whose journey has taken him from a small town in Virginia to playing Saturday Night Live with one of today’s hottest artists, Shaboozey.
Darren opens up about:
- His chance meeting with Freddy on a flight, en route to SNL
- The thrill of touring with Shaboozey across major shows and festivals, from Fallon to Coachella
- How his Berklee connections and “be kind, be memorable, be nice” philosophy landed him the gig
- Growing up self-taught on drums, inspired by legends like Tony Royster, Dennis Chambers, Carter Beauford, and Teddy Campbell
- The challenges of practicing in LA, his love for Tama drums, and obsession with drum tones and mic techniques
- Why kindness, rest, and quiet time are his non-negotiables for staying grounded on the road
- His positive view of failure as a stepping stone for growth
From rural Virginia roots to the global stage, Darren’s story is all about persistence, authenticity, and passion for drumming.
Where to Find Darren:
Instagram: @dapondrums
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