{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Rich Redmond Show","title":"Brandon Green - Why So Many Drummers Get Hurt :: Ep 251","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4124,"description":"Rich sits down with drummer and biomechanics specialist Brandon Green of Drum Mechanics to unpack how drummers can play hard for life without breaking their bodies. They dig into pain‑free technique, throne and kit setup, strength training, cardio, nutrition, and longevity—plus stories about working with Thomas Lang, top touring drummers, and building a business around drummer health.\n\nTimed Highlights:\n00:00 – Cold open: Drumstick physics, carpal tunnel, and energy absorption\n02:10 – Rich opens the show and introduces Brandon Green of Drum Mechanics\n06:40 – Pain‑free drum set playing: Anatomy, physics, and setting up your kit to fit you\n14:20 – How bad setup and stick physics create injuries (and how to avoid them)\n19:30 – Why most drumming injuries are preventable with better ergonomics and strength\n23:55 – Cardio vs. resistance training for drummers and playing into your 60s and 70s\n30:05 – VO2 max, longevity, and why “drumming is athletic, but not always exercise”\n36:10 – Rich’s snare angle, neck issues, and what changed after working with Brandon\n44:00 – Throne height, leg angle, and why your lower back is begging you to fix your seat\n52:20 – Brandon’s education: From personal trainer to biomechanics specialist for drummers\n59:40 – Helping pro drummers: Thomas Lang, Art Cruz, Matt Billingslea,  and more\n1:07:10 – Diet for drummers: Protein, carbs around gigs, and simple food rules that work\n1:15:00 – Creatine, magnesium, fiber, and smart supplementation for performance and sleep\n1:23:15 – Sunday meal prep, busy schedules, and staying sharp on the road and at home\n1:30:40 – Drummechanics.com: Inside the membership, workouts, and live sessions\n1:38:00 – Studio makeover, family, kids on drums, and music education in Canada\n1:44:10 – Final thoughts: Drum forever, invest in your “fitness bank,” and where to find Brandon\n\nLinks:\nThe Rich Redmond Show site:\ntherichredmondshow.com\nRich Redmond:\nrichredmond.com\nPodcast production:\nitsyourshow.co\nDrum-tensive study...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uQDt_20tG-UB4ylvnw4eoaY_3UiI5oN-5Eu2JNFFxmA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNjBi/OGI0NGEzOWQ2NTJl/MjdiZWUwNGRkNDdl/NDM0NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}