This was an episode of the podcast Drumming Up Conversation where hosts Justin and Andrea Wood interviewed David Deane Haskell, a drummer and writer currently living in Japan. David explained how he discovered the podcast through AI assistance using Claude Code, and shared his unique background starting with marching drums in competitive groups like the Blue Devils, followed by 10 years performing at Tokyo Disneyland, and recent coaching clinics in Indonesia. The conversation covered David's musical influences including Queensryche, Metallica, and Van Halen, his decision to pursue marching drums over drum set, and his experiences with orchestral percussion including playing Handel's Messiah. The hosts also discussed their own drumming backgrounds and experiences, with Justin having played since age 6, while Andrea had wanted to play drums in scho ...