The Drum Lounge Podcast

Oct 13, 2026 · 1h 41m

🔥 EPISODE 65 IS HERE!The drumline battles are HEATING UP! 🔥🥁 On Episode 65 of The Drum Lounge Podcast, Jeremie and Bryon break down some of the hottest battles across the HBCU and high school marching band scenes!Bryon recaps his experience at the Florida Mass Band Battle of the Bands, including intense matchups featuring Northeast, Deerfield Beach, and more! We also dive into Forest Hill vs. Terry, where impressive performances and an unexpected display of sportsmanship steal the spotlight.On the college side, Virginia State returns to the scene against Lincoln University (PA), while Alcorn State and Arkansas Baptist go head-to-head in a battle that sparks a debate about cleanliness, creativity, and musical difficulty.💬 Who had the best drumline performance this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments!#TheDrumLoungePodcast #HBCUBands #Drumline #HBCUDrumline #MarchingBand #MarchingPercussion #DrumlineBattle02:02 Florida Mass Band Battle of the Bands04:49 Event Logistics and Challenges06:42 Band Participation and Community Spirit09:01 Acknowledging Support and Networking10:49 Upcoming Events and Future Engagements11:41 Drumline Battles and Performance Dynamics18:49 Drumline Dynamics and Performance Insights20:46 Upcoming Competitions and Band Interactions21:48 Highlighting Top Percussion Sections23:59 Analyzing Performance Techniques and Styles26:43 Cadence Composition and Creative Process29:33 The Evolution of Cadence and Style34:01 Time Signatures and Rhythmic Complexity36:45 Cadence and Originality in Performance38:42 The Florida Mass Band Experience40:40 Event Structure and Audience Engagement42:29 Rising Stars in High School Drumlines44:07 Respect and Sportsmanship in Competition55:13 Celebrating the Director and College Spirit55:55 The Importance of Cadence Length in Battles57:29 Analyzing High School Band Performances58:48 Virginia State's Comeback and Expectations01:00:00 Lincoln vs. Virginia State: A Media Perspective01:02:57 Alcorn's Performance and Improvements01:05:24 Future Prospects for College Bands01:13:51 The Proud Family Theme and Musical Comparisons01:15:08 Risk-Taking in Music Performance01:17:29 Alcorn vs. Arkansas Baptist: A Battle of Styles01:19:55 🥁 Lounge & Chop01:30:33 🏈 Fifth Quarter Segment🥁 LOUNGE & CHOPFor this week's Lounge & Chop, Bryon teaches a new two-measure snare lick featuring double-stops, 16th-note patterns, diddles, accents, and plenty of finesse. Try it out!🔥 FIFTH QUARTER PICKSJeremie's Pick: NCAT Marching Band 'BGMM' — "Pokemon Theme Song" (2016)Bryon's Pick: Tennessee State Marching Band 'Aristocrat of Bands' —"Proud Family Theme Song" (2011)🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCHFollow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:• Podcast behind-the-scenes content• Drumline and band reactions• Live percussion discussions• Drum lessons and music assistance• Competition watch parties• Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon🔥 Woodies Drumsticks DealLevel up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod🎙️ Stay Connected-Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms-Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content-Like, comment, and share this episode to support the cultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥

Oct 6, 2026 · 1h 12m

🔥 EPISODE 64 IS HERE!Did we get Drumline of the Week WRONG?! After naming North Carolina A&T Cold Steel our Drumline of the Week following their highly anticipated battle against Talladega College, the comments, messages, and debates started IMMEDIATELY. 😂 So on this episode of The Drum Lounge Podcast, Jeremie Foster and Bryon Russell break down the entire N.C. A&T vs. Talladega drumline battle and explain exactly why Cold Steel earned our weekly pick — even though we believe Talladega won the battle.We go cadence-for-cadence and talk about everything that separates these two completely different styles of HBCU drumlines: cleanliness, chops, musicality, visuals, aggression, formations, tonal sections, showmanship, crowd impact, and overall presentation. Talladega was ridiculously clean, but Cold Steel brought the versatility, movement, energy, and battle mentality that made their performance stand out. So how SHOULD a drumline battle like this actually be judged? And how much should personal preference play into comparing different HBCU percussion styles?The battles don't stop there. We also check out Howard University vs. Hampton University, react to Howard's developing style and Hampton's deep groove, and give Elizabeth City State University some well-deserved shine after their appearance at the Battle of the Carolinas. There was plenty of good HBCU percussion to talk about this week.🔥 FIFTH QUARTER PICKSJeremie: NCAT Drumline 'Coldsteel — NCAT vs Norfolk battle (2015)Bryon: TC Drumline 'Renegade Rebels' —TC vs TSU battle (2026)🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCHFollow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:• Podcast behind-the-scenes content• Drumline and band reactions• Live percussion discussions• Drum lessons and music assistance• Competition watch parties• Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon🔥 Woodies Drumsticks DealLevel up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod🎙️ Stay Connected-Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms-Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content-Like, comment, and share this episode to support the cultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥

Sep 29, 2026 · 1h 32m

Episode 63 starts with some HUGE news — The Drum Lounge Podcast officially won TWO Black Podcast Awards: Best Arts Podcast and Best Outro Podcast! After celebrating the milestone (and Bryon finding out live on the show 😂), we get straight into another packed weekend of HBCU band and drumline action.First up, we break down the legendary Boombox Classic between Jackson State and Southern University, including what makes this rivalry one of the biggest experiences in HBCU band culture. From the fifth quarter to Southern’s sound, Jackson State’s musicality, and the atmosphere surrounding both bands, there was plenty to talk about.Then we get into the DRUMS.We check out the three-way battle featuring Stillman College, LeMoyne-Owen College, and Arkansas Baptist College, breaking down everything from cleanliness and musicality to tuning, writing, execution, and what each program can build on going forward.Our alma mater gets some love too as Bethune-Cookman’s Sudden Impact finally gets a chance to exchange some cadences with South Carolina State, leading us down memory lane with some classic Cookman drumline stories from our own years in the section.Then comes one of the biggest discussions of the episode: Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State. This battle gave us a perfect example of clean execution versus more complex material. We break down stick heights, uniformity, dynamics, transitions, balance, cadence construction, tuning, and why sometimes playing MORE isn't always the same as playing BETTER.And after everything we heard, Texas Southern earns our Drumline of the Week! 🥁🔥🥁 LOUNGE & CHOPFor this week's Lounge & Chop, Bryon teaches a new two-measure snare lick featuring 16th-note patterns, diddles, accents, a Shirley Murphy, dynamics, and plenty of finesse. Think you have the hands? Try taking it up to 150 BPM and tag us with your attempt!🔥 FIFTH QUARTER PICKSJeremie: Bethune-Cookman University — “Kiss Kiss” x Chris Brown & T-Pain (2026)Bryon: Jackson State University — “Man Down" x Rihanna (2026)🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCHFollow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:• Podcast behind-the-scenes content• Drumline and band reactions• Live percussion discussions• Drum lessons and music assistance• Competition watch parties• Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon🔥 Woodies Drumsticks DealLevel up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod🎙️ Stay Connected-Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms-Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content-Like, comment, and share this episode to support the cultureThe Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥

Sep 22, 2026 · 1h 46m

Homecoming season is HERE, and this episode is packed with HBCU band and drumline talk! Jeremie Foster and Bryon Russell kick things off celebrating some HUGE news — The Drum Lounge Podcast has officially been nominated for Best Arts Podcast AND Best Podcast Outro at the Black Podcasting Awards! 🙌🏾From there, Bryon gives the full rundown from Bethune-Cookman University Homecoming, including the concerts, parade, high school drumlines, Battle of the Bands, and everything happening around Daytona. We also take a closer look at Sudden Impact, reacting to their new warm-up, sound, execution, tuning, and what the line could bring when Bethune-Cookman meets South Carolina State.Then we get into everything happening around HBCU band culture. Tuskegee came ready for Jackson State, and we break down how much that program has grown, their fifth-quarter battle with JSU, and why everybody needs to be paying attention to what Tuskegee is building. We also talk Livingstone vs. Winston-Salem State, the resurgence of Johnson C. Smith, what Fayetteville State is cooking up, Virginia State, Norfolk State, and plenty more from around the HBCU band world.We even check back in on Xymox, their never-ending clearance sale, shipping updates, and some of the practice pads still available.🥁 LOUNGE & CHOPJeremie brings an original two-measure lick to the Lounge and breaks it down note-for-note, including cheeses, flams, sextuplets, crushed buzzes, and a personal rudiment he's been playing for years. Grab the sticks, slow it down with a metronome, learn it, and add something new to your vocabulary.🔥 FIFTH QUARTER PICKSJeremie: Bethune-Cookman University — “Rain” x SWV (2026)Bryon: Jackson State University — “Ball & Parlay" (2017)🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCHFollow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:• Podcast behind-the-scenes content• Drumline and band reactions• Live percussion discussions• Drum lessons and music assistance• Competition watch parties• Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon🔥 Woodies Drumsticks DealLevel up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod🎙️ Stay Connected-Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms-Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content-Like, comment, and share this episode to support the cultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥

Sep 15, 2026 · 1h 42m

It’s Homecoming Week at Bethune-Cookman University, and Episode 61 of The Drum Lounge Podcast is loaded with drumline battles, HBCU band talk, reactions, and plenty of CHOPS! 🥁🔥Jeremie and Bryon kick things off showing love to their alma mater, Bethune-Cookman University, as B-CU prepares for Homecoming. We check out Cookman’s first home game of the season, react to the Marching Wildcats and the drumline, and talk about some of the changes we’ve noticed in the percussion book over the years. Jeremie also gets to hear one of the warm-ups he wrote back in 2016 still being played by the current B-CU drumline!Then it’s time for the battles.We break down the massive Langston University vs. Lincoln University drumline battle and talk about the importance of dynamics, clarity, balance, cleanliness, uniformity, and knowing when every section DOESN’T need to play at full volume. Langston brought the numbers and aggression, while Lincoln showed some strong moments of musical balance — but who actually won the battle?We also react to the wild North Carolina Central vs. North Carolina A&T situation that turned into more than just a battle of the bands 👀 — along with the battle over who has the best version of “Raise Up.”On the high school side, Whitehaven and Forest Hill gave us one of the BEST drumline battles we’ve reacted to this season. Both lines came with serious material, but Forest Hill’s combination of clarity, dynamics, cadence structure, chops, and creativity had us locked in.Then we bring it back home to Atlanta as Langston Hughes and Morrow battle it out while keeping the traditional ATL drumline sound alive. High-tension snares, leg tenors, gushes, chops and that classic Atlanta approach — we love to see it.🥁 LOUNGE & CHOPBryon teaches the Episode 61 Lounge & Chop featuring diddles, flams, flam drags, paradiddles, paradiddle-diddles and accent patterns designed to challenge your control as the tempo increases.Learn it. Practice it. Post it. And tag us so we can see you get it off!🔥 FIFTH QUARTER PICKSJeremie: Alcorn State University — “Ghetto Love Story” (2026)Bryon: Alabama A&M University — “You & I" (2026)🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCHFollow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:• Podcast behind-the-scenes content• Drumline and band reactions• Live percussion discussions• Drum lessons and music assistance• Competition watch parties• Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon🔥 Woodies Drumsticks DealLevel up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod🎙️ Stay Connected-Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms-Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content-Like, comment, and share this episode to support the cultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥

Sep 10, 2026 · 1h 59m

Episode 60 is here, and HBCU band season is officially HEATING UP! 🥁🔥This week on The Drum Lounge Podcast, Jeremie Foster and Bryon Russell break down one of the busiest weekends of the early HBCU band season. We start with the drumline battle between North Carolina Central’s DOA and Elizabeth City State’s Poison — and ECSU may have officially put everybody on notice. From the growth of their line to the cleanliness, sound, material, and aggression, Poison is quickly becoming one of the drumlines to watch this season.Then we head to the massive Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands featuring Bethune-Cookman, Jackson State, Southern, Grambling, Alcorn State, Talladega, Langston, Tuskegee, UAPB and more. Of course, as proud B-CU alumni, we had to take a closer look at the Marching Wildcats’ first major field-show appearance of the season, their new percussion setup, arrangements, dance routine, stand tunes and overall sound.We also check out South Carolina State’s percussion feature from the Orange Blossom Classic, FAMU’s fifth-quarter performance, Prairie View’s drumline, Langston’s warm-up approach, Talladega’s massive sound and some of the wildest viral moments from around the HBCU band world.🥁 LOUNGE & CHOPJeremie teaches a brand-new two-measure lick packed with 32nd notes, flam fives, paradiddles, backsticks, buzzes, inverted flam taps, same-hand flam drags and more. Start slow, build it up and see how fast you can get it CLEAN.🔥 FIFTH QUARTER PICKSJeremie: FAMU — “Human Nature” (2026)Bryon: B-CU — “In The Stone" (Long Version, 2012)🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCHFollow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:• Podcast behind-the-scenes content• Drumline and band reactions• Live percussion discussions• Drum lessons and music assistance• Competition watch parties• Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon🔥 Woodies Drumsticks DealLevel up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod🎙️ Stay Connected-Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms-Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content-Like, comment, and share this episode to support the cultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥

Sep 3, 2026 · 1h 40m

HBCU football season is officially BACK — and that means the bands are back too! 🥁🔥On Episode 59 of The Drum Lounge Podcast, Jeremie and Bryon break down some of the biggest HBCU band moments from opening weekend. We react to Albany State vs. FAMU, Alabama State vs. Southern, Jackson State vs. Tennessee State, Texas Southern, Norfolk State, South Carolina State, Hampton and more.We also talk about why Alabama State may be one of the bands to watch this season, the power coming from HBCU tuba sections this year, Norfolk State’s incredible identity and tradition, the importance of band and drumline media teams, and what we want to see from some of these programs as the season continues.🥁 LOUNGE & CHOPBryon teaches a new 12/8 spree-inspired lick featuring flam accents, cheese drags, flam fives and more. Grab your sticks and learn it with us!🔥 FIFTH QUARTER PICKSJeremie: Jackson State — “Distant Lover” (2026)Bryon: Alabama State — “Diamonds Never Die” (2026)🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCHFollow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:• Podcast behind-the-scenes content• Drumline and band reactions• Live percussion discussions• Drum lessons and music assistance• Competition watch parties• Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon🔥 Woodies Drumsticks DealLevel up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod🎙️ Stay Connected-Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms-Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content-Like, comment, and share this episode to support the cultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥

Aug 20, 2026 · 1h 34m

What happens when a Southern University snare drummer puts the sticks down for 20 years… then comes back and builds one of the most unique drum pad companies in the percussion world?On Episode 58 of The Drum Lounge Podcast, Jeremie Foster and Bryon Russell sit down with Nissan Ballard, founder and owner of Rudimental Control, to hear the story behind the man, the drummer, and the brand.Nissan takes us back to growing up in the rich musical culture of New Orleans, learning the Louisiana style of drumming, and eventually becoming a two-year section leader at Southern University during the 1990s. He breaks down the origins of Louisiana’s signature playing style, the influence of traditional drum-and-fife drumming, his experiences inside the Human Jukebox, and some unforgettable Southern University band memories.But Nissan’s story didn’t stop with marching band.After putting the sticks down for nearly 20 years, a move to Texas during the COVID era led him back to drumming—and eventually to an idea that would become Rudimental Control.We dive into how Nissan developed his signature real-head, real-hoop practice pad, why articulation and realistic feel were so important to the design, how long it takes to build each pad, custom drum pads, his signature sticks, future improvements to the product line, and his vision of getting Rudimental Control pads into drumlines across the country.Nissan also drops some incredible gems for entrepreneurs about building a business organically, listening to criticism, protecting your brand, staying focused when you have a million ideas, choosing the right people to join your team, and why sometimes you have to put the idea out there before it feels perfect.We also discuss the importance of Black entrepreneurship within the percussion community and what it means for young drummers to see someone who looks like them building a successful brand in the industry.🥁 IN THIS EPISODE:-Nissan Ballard’s journey from New Orleans to Southern University-Becoming a Southern University snare section leader-The history behind the Louisiana drumming style-Southern University band culture in the 1990s-Putting the sticks down for nearly 20 years-The creation of Rudimental Control-Why the real-head, real-hoop design matters-Building and improving drum pads by hand-Rudimental Control signature drumsticks-Custom pads and memorial drum pads-Customer service and building trust with drummers-Black entrepreneurship in the percussion industry-Lessons for aspiring business owners-Taking constructive criticism and using it to improve-Nissan’s vision for the future of Rudimental Control-Why your practice pad might be exposing your dirty playing 👀🥁 5th Quarter PicksJeremie’s Pick: Southern University – “Controlla” (2016)Bryon’s Pick: Southern University – “Who Can I Run To” (1995)Nissan’s Pick: Southern University – “In the Stone” (1993)🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCHFollow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:• Podcast behind-the-scenes content• Drumline and band reactions• Live percussion discussions• Drum lessons and music assistance• Competition watch parties• Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon🔥 Woodies Drumsticks DealLevel up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod🎙️ Stay Connected-Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms-Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content-Like, comment, and share this episode to support the cultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥

Aug 13, 2026 · 1h 34m

Band camp fever is officially HERE! On this episode of The Drum Lounge Podcast, Jeremie and Bryon break down the start of the 2026 HBCU marching band season, beginning with Jackson State’s highly anticipated Merge. We react to the freshman and upperclassmen coming together, the size and sound of the Sonic Boom, Jackson State’s drumline, their new-look Stingray drums, and whether the line is bringing the same energy we’ve seen in previous years.We also check in on North Carolina A&T’s band camp, the Blue & Gold Marching Machine’s preparation for the season, and the importance of the physical side of surviving band camp. Of course, we couldn’t talk band camp without checking in on our alma mater, Bethune-Cookman University, and remembering exactly what it feels like when Dr. Wells yells “PERCUSSION!” 😂Then we head to South Carolina State, where their drumline is already putting out some ridiculous new material. We break down SCSU's percussion instructor Marc’s writing style, why SCSU’s cadences sound unlike just about anything else in HBCU percussion, and whether complex writing still needs to be easy on the ears.Later, we get nerdy with the music writers! Jeremie breaks down why he still uses Finale + Virtual Drumline, while Bryon makes his case for MuseScore. That conversation leads to a challenge: Finale vs. MuseScore in a 15-minute cadence-writing battle! Both of us will have the same amount of time to write something from scratch, and YOU will decide who came with the better cadence.🔥 TOPICS COVERED-Jackson State’s 2026 Merge-JSU freshman vs. upperclassmen drumline-Jackson State’s Stingray drums-North Carolina A&T band camp-Bethune-Cookman freshman band camp-Why academics still come before marching band-How long it takes to reach “college-level” snare ability-Adjusting to different HBCU drumline styles-South Carolina State’s new drumline material-Marc’s “mad scientist” approach to writing-Finale + Virtual Drumline vs. MuseScore-Our upcoming 15-minute cadence-writing battle-Our FIRST Twitch livestream!🥁 LOUNGE & CHOPFor Lounge & Chop #57, Jeremie teaches a two-measure lick featuring buzzes, blurtas, 32nd-note passages, accented “grandmas,” a nine-stroke roll, paradiddle-diddles, a crossover, backsticks, flams, and double stops.Grab your sticks, slow it down, and add this one to the repertoire!🥁 5th Quarter PicksJeremie's Pick:Jackson State University – “Gin and Juice” | 2026 MergeBryon's Pick: South Carolina State University – “Raise Up” | 2025🟣 JOIN US LIVE ON TWITCHFollow @TheDrumLoungePod on Twitch and join us live on Sundays for:• Podcast behind-the-scenes content• Drumline and band reactions• Live percussion discussions• Drum lessons and music assistance• Competition watch parties• Unfiltered conversations with Jeremie and Bryon🔥 Woodies Drumsticks DealLevel up your drumming! Grab a pair of Woodies Drumsticks and use promo code THEDRUMLOUNGEPOD for 10% off your order:https://woodiesdrumsticks.com/TheDrumLoungePod🎙️ Stay Connected-Subscribe to The Drum Lounge Podcast on YouTube and all major podcast platforms-Follow us on Instagram (@TheDrumLoungePod) for clips, highlights, and HBCU drumline content-Like, comment, and share this episode to support the cultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support.The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥