What Do We Know?

Hosted by Danny McCrum & Mike Harrington

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Aug 2026

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One of them makes music for a living. The other just really loves it. What Do We Know? is hosted by professional musician and producer Danny McCrum and hobby guitarist Mike Harrington. Each week they dig into the albums, artists, gear, history, and big debates that make music worth talking about. Expect strong opinions, genuine curiosity, and more laughs than they probably intended. Join the conversation.

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September 7, 2026Episode 241 hr 3 min

24. The Music Of Brad Mehldau

Mark Baynes and Danny McCrum used to play in bands together, until a handful of misunderstandings and a disagreement about a hat ended it. No bad blood, just a parting of ways that's lasted exactly twenty years. Since then, both of them coincidentally became obsessed with the same artist: Brad Mehldau. Mark's interest runs deeper than most: he's seen Mehldau live nineteen times and spent time with him in person. On this episode, the two reconnect to talk about Mehldau's music, and introduce Mike to what he's been missing out on. whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ www.aucklandguitarlessons.co.nz Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 31, 2026Episode 231 hr 17 min

23. Music Trivia 2

Loosely nicknamed 'Mike's Revenge', the guys return for round two of Music Trivia. This is the game that reveals just how unqualified our two hosts are to run a music podcast. Listen to them hesitate and struggle to find incredibly obvious answers, and stick around to the end to find out if Mike can even the score after his previous defeat. whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ www.aucklandguitarlessons.co.nz Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 24, 2026Episode 2258 min

22. WTF Is Genre?

Is metal just classical music in a leather jacket? Danny and Mike have been asking a simple question: does genre actually describe the music, or just everything wrapped around it? Strip a metal riff back to its bones and could it just as easily sit next to a Baroque string passage? Swap a rock breakdown's distortion for an orchestra and does pop still sound all that different from classical rock, or modern rock, or anything else? If the notes underneath are often interchangeable, is genre measuring anything real? On this episode, Danny and Mike pull the idea apart, and ask whether it's ever been more than a costume. whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ TAGS music podcast, genre, metal music, classical music, rock music, pop music, music theory, music production, music history, music debate Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 17, 2026Episode 211 hr 13 min

21. Action Man

What's wrong with Danny? When he first floated the idea for this podcast, Mike thought, yeah, sounds like fun. He figured it'd unfold at the usual glacial pace most creative projects do. What he didn't realise is that Danny has spent a lifetime launching projects and actually finishing them, fast. This got Mike thinking. Most creatives struggle to start, to finish, or both. So what exactly is broken in Danny's head that lets him dodge these traps? On this episode, Mike tries to find out. whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 10, 2026Episode 201 hr 15 min

20. Why Do People Hate Bono?

He's one of the biggest rock stars of our time. He's talented, influential, he works tirelessly to help people in need, and he and his band U2 had the audacity to give one of their albums away for free. Out of all the famous icons in the world, Bono has to be one of the worst right? Wait, why's that again? We are joined by Danny's original podcast cohost Bobby Kennedy to dig into the subject. whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 3, 2026Episode 191 hr 2 min

19. Music Trivia #1

Come one, come all, for the very first What Do We Know? Music Trivia episode! This is our opportunity to show just how unqualified we are to host a music podcast. The cards are hard to read, the rules don't make sense, and the outcome is of no consequence. Let's go! whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show

July 27, 2026Episode 181 hr 18 min

18. The Day I Crashed

Back in 1996, working in a sheet metal factory, Danny heard a new song on the radio and was sure it was the new Supergroove single. It wasn't. It was "Too Much" by Dave Matthews Band, a band he'd never heard of. When his then-drummer handed him the full album, Crash, Danny's entire concept of music changed on the spot. Not only did Crash turn him into a lifelong fan, it showed him what was actually possible as a musician. Genre-defying musicianship, unexpected songwriting, real emotional weight, it's all still there almost thirty years later. On today's episode, Danny talks about the beginnings of the band and plays Mike the album that rewired how he thinks about music. whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show

July 20, 2026Episode 171 hr 4 min

17. Our Favourite TV Themes

Most of us would agree that music might just be the best time machine we have. It has the ability to take us right back to a specific point in time, a specific place, a specific memory, and one of the best examples of this is TV soundtracks. That short opening sequence of melody and rhythm has the uncanny ability of staying in our heads, attaching itself to the memories and emotions we have from the show and the time itself. And despite lasting only a few seconds, these pieces of music are often surprisingly sophisticated, real compositions in their own right. Join us as we share some of our favourite TV theme songs with each other. whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show

July 13, 2026Episode 161 hr 8 min

16. Worst Gig Stories

You'd be forgiven for thinking a professional musician's life is made up entirely of inspiration, joy, fun and adventure. But is that true, or is it a little romanticised? And why should something as simple and as awesome as playing music be so challenging? Rooney and Danny sit down for a quick fire back and forth, sharing their most ridiculous worst gig stories. Tune in and let their frustration be your comic relief. whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show

July 6, 2026Episode 151 hr 19 min

15. Fav Guitarists vs Fav Drummers

Mike's off chasing moose and drinking maple syrup in Canada, eh? So this week, drummer Rooney brings in some of his favourite guitarists, while guitarist Danny returns the favour with some of his favourite drummers. Together they dig into what actually makes a great drummer, and a great guitarist, while spinning some of their favourite tracks along the way. whatdoweknow.co.nz https://buymeacoffee.com/whatdoweknowshow FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whatdoweknowshow/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996177092759495 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoweknowshow/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show