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If you are a long time listener of the Drums and Rums podcast, we're still here but we have expand into a podcast network. We are now the B3 Podcast Network. B3 stands for brands, bands and booze and ties into the concept of like content on this channel. You have the Riffs n Rhythms podcast every Tuesdays, the foundation of this audio channel, Drums and Rums every Wednesdays, and our recent addition the 5 year morning show at night, Jams 'n' Cocktails every Thursdays. We look to expand the channel with shows that are tied to one of the these industries, music, liquor and bar/restaurant/venue service industry.

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October 8, 2026Episode 1551 hr 28 min

ROCK HOUSE LIVE JENSEN BEACH - EP 155

Send us Fan Mail NEW MUSIC VENUE ALERT - ROCK HOUSE LIVE JENSEN BEACH This week we have Emilio Torres who's opening up a new ROCKHOUSE LIVE right here in our backyard in Jensen Beach. Tune in to learn the vision behind ROCKHOUSE LIVE Jensen Beach and the ambition to create something the Treasure Coast has never experienced. Join us LIVE, jump into the chat and bring your questions about the new ROCKHOUSE LIVE Jensen Beach with Emilio. 🎸 **Riffs n Rhythms** — conversations with the artists keeping original music alive. #RiffsNRhythms #SouthFloridaMusic #FloridaMusic #LocalMusic #OriginalMusic #SouthFloridaBands #FloridaBands #LiveMusic 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!

October 6, 2026Episode 15434 min

What's It's Like Between Episodes - EP 154

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is camera rolling but wasn't originally part of the Mother Rucker episodes. Paul and Kevin keep the conversation going during the original livestream. Check out Mother Rucker . 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - http://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – http://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @ rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://www.ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network - www.b3podcast.com 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 Available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up.

September 29, 2026Episode 1531 hr 4 min

Get Off Your Phone & Go See a Band - EP 153

Send us Fan Mail Mother Rucker is back for Part 2—and this time the conversation turns into a celebration of everything that makes live music matter. Paul and Kevin continue their conversation with Rocky, Joe and Zach about the concerts and musicians that shaped them, the South Florida music scene, and why seeing a band live creates an experience that streaming and YouTube simply can't duplicate. Rocky opens up about his musical upbringing and the path that eventually led him to performing and teaching, while the band explains why they would rather be called entertaining than be pigeonholed into a single genre. For Mother Rucker, the goal is simple: whether you're a hardcore punk fan or you're experiencing your first punk show, they want you to walk away having had a damn good time. The guys also celebrate the return of Respectable Street , talk about upcoming Mother Rucker shows, swap stories about Rush, Primus and other unforgettable live performances—and, naturally, get completely sidetracked by pizza, whiskey and whatever else happens when Mother Rucker takes over the studio. It's funny, chaotic and ultimately a conversation about supporting local bands, supporting local venues and getting out to experience live music. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - http://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin –http://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://www.ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 Available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up.

September 22, 2026Episode 1521 hr 46 min

How Mother Rucker Went From Florida to the Viper Room - EP 152

Send us Fan Mail This week on Riffs & Rhythms , we're joined by South Florida punk band Mother Rucker for one of the most entertaining conversations we've had yet. Rocky, Joe, and Zach share stories about building the band, playing packed shows, touring to California, performing at the legendary Viper Room, and the unforgettable trip that nearly left them sleeping in a rental car. Along the way, we talk about songwriting, the South Florida music community, upcoming shows, recording new music, and the unpredictable moments that only happen when you're living life in a touring band. As always, the conversation quickly goes off the rails with plenty of laughs, inside jokes, and stories you'll only hear on Riffs & Rhythms . In the "Riff or Rhythm" segment, we reviewed the song "GIGACHUD" by Blabscam ! 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - http://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin –http://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://www.ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 Available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up.

September 15, 2026Episode 1511 hr 32 min

Men in the Box - EP 151

Send us Fan Mail Lots going on this month and schedules are all over the place. So the guys do their first remote podcast. Where they are "Packed like lemmings. Into shiny metal boxes" (if you are a Police fan, you'll get the reference) In this episode, we talk about the upcoming events that we're involved with that include: - Treasure Coast Blues Society monthly meetings and jams - The first ever Florida Drum Fest on 9/20 - 3B Fest on 9/26 (check out previous episodes with festival organizer Frankie Scorpion) - Guitar Slingers shoot out and Martin County Fair's music event 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - http://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin –http://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://www.ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 Available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. #RiffsAndRhythms #OriginalMusic #LiveMusic #MusicPodcast #IndependentArtist #Songwriting #FloridaMusic #Musicians #musicindustry

September 8, 2026Episode 1491 hr 55 min

AI Flyer Drama Discussion - EP 149

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Riffs & Rhythms , Paul Robertson may be stuck at the airport, but the show goes on as Kevin McLoughlin welcomes special guest co-host Brad Brock for one of the most entertaining conversations we've had in a while. Fresh off a cruise through the British Isles, Brad shares stories from Amsterdam, Scotland, Ireland, and Liverpool—from exploring the Anne Frank House and the Heineken Experience to discovering hidden pubs, cruising the Shetland Islands, and why every musician should visit the places that inspired so much history and music. Then the conversation shifts into one of the hottest topics in today's music scene: Should bands be using AI to create promotional flyers? Is AI making it easier for independent musicians to market themselves, or is it replacing creativity? Does anyone outside the music scene actually care if a concert flyer was created with AI? Is it hurting graphic designers—or simply giving artists another tool to tell their story? Kevin, Brad, and producer Devin tackle the debate from every angle, discussing creativity, originality, prompt engineering, licensing, corporate branding, the environmental impact of AI, and where they believe the technology fits into the future of music and marketing. To close out the episode, the crew reviews Fox Maple's brand-new single, "Last of the Lost," breaking down its haunting atmosphere, powerful songwriting, dynamic arrangement, and answering the show's signature question: Is it the Riff... or the Rhythm... that makes the song? So pour yourself a drink, settle in, and enjoy another episode of Riffs & Rhythms —where the conversations are as memorable as the music. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!

September 1, 2026Episode 1501 hr 58 min

Music, Tattoos & Life Lessons - EP 150

Send us Fan Mail 3B Festival organizer, Frankie Scorpion returns to Riffs & Rhythms for an entertaining, honest, and completely unpredictable conversation. The crew discusses the upcoming 3B Festival , what it really takes to organize a successful independent event, and why building a music community is about much more than making money. From there, the conversation dives into the tattoo world, where Frankie shares the deeply personal stories behind her artwork, her philosophy on tattoo culture, and why she believes every tattoo should tell a meaningful story. Along the way, they explore entrepreneurship, women in music, parenting, mental health, creativity, and the lessons learned from turning life's challenges into purpose. Of course, it wouldn't be Riffs & Rhythms without plenty of laughs, unexpected tangents, and the kind of uncensored conversation that feels like hanging out with friends after the show. Here are the details you need to know about the festival: ENTRY: $20 PARKING: $10 on-site parking *(Note: No street parking allowed!)* BONUS: Sugar Cane Farm tours available on-site! LOCATION: Sugar Sand Distillery (264 Henscratch Rd, Lake Placid, FL) DATE & TIME: Sept 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Live music all day, epic prizes, local vendors, and non-stop entertainment. Easy to find. **Impossible to forget.** Learn more about 3B Fest: https://www.3bfest.com/ In this week's "Riff or Rhythm" song review we reviewed Eternal Steel's song "All For One". Tell us what you think. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!

August 31, 2026Episode 1711 hr 3 min

Key West Rum Festival Rewind w/ Neil Lindley

Send us Fan Mail Drums and Rums — where the backbeat meets the spirits. KEY WEST RUM FEST REWIND with Neil Lindley! The glasses may be empty and the sun may have set on another Key West Rum Festival, but we've still got plenty to talk about. Join Drums and Rums LIVE as I sit down with Neil Lindley, organizer of the Key West Rum Festival, to look back at this year's festival and talk about everything that went down in Key West. We’ll get into the rum, the events, the people, the unforgettable moments, and some of the stories you might not have heard while the festival was happening. Neil will also take us behind the scenes to talk about what it takes to bring a rum festival to life in one of the most iconic drinking destinations in the world. 🥃 We’ll talk about: • Highlights from this year's Key West Rum Festival • Memorable rums, events and experiences • Behind-the-scenes festival stories • What worked — and what Neil learned this year • The people and brands that make Rum Fest happen • And, of course… what's next for Key West Rum Fest If you were at the festival, come relive it with us. If you missed it, here's your chance to find out what you missed — and why you might want Key West on your calendar next time. #KeyWestRumFest #KeyWestRumFestival #RumFest #KeyWest #Rum #RumLovers #FloridaKeys #DrumsAndRums #RumCulture #KeyWestFlorida

August 25, 2026Episode 1482 hr 8 min

Can Original Artists Still Make It? | Fox Maple - EP 148

Send us Fan Mail Check out Last of the Lost https://foxmaplemusic.com/ If you're a musician, songwriter, music fan, or just enjoy authentic conversations with great people, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 👉 Follow, subscribe, and support independent Florida music. 🎸🥁 Riffs n Rhythms - https://www.riffsnrhythms.com 🎸 Kevin McLoughlin – https://www.kevinmcloughlinband.com 🥁 Paul Robertson – @drumsandrums @rumfluencer 👻 The Ghost on the Aux - https://ghostontheaux.com 🎸 Powered by the B3 Podcast Network 🔥 SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for extra riffs, rhythms, and absolute nonsense. /riffsnrhythmspodcast 👉 LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube & more. 📩 Want to join the madness or be our bartender? Hit us up. 💬 Leave a comment with your wildest road story, your favorite musician joke, or let us know if you're team riff or team rhythm!

August 20, 2026Episode 41 hr 45 min

Picture This: The All-New JNC Drawing Game Debut

Send us Fan Mail This week on Jams 'N' Cocktails , Brad Brock is joined in the legendary JNC Lounge by Jordyn and Elly for a game-heavy Wednesday night filled with cocktails, questionable artwork, entertainment news, music trivia, and plenty of the usual chaos. The crew kicks things off with the Italian-inspired Bicicletta Cocktail of the Week , made with Campari, dry white wine, club soda, and orange, before catching up on everything from local grocery-store changes and Florida traffic frustrations to the importance of getting out and voting. Then it's game time. The crew puts a brand-new interactive version of Picture This through its first live test—with the audience serving as willing guinea pigs—before celebrating National Aviation Day with a flying-themed Name That Tune . Jordyn takes over for the latest Jordy Files , Brad delivers some aviation-inspired Midweek Motivation , and everyone heads back to the drawing board for one more hilariously competitive round of Picture This. It's a night of new technology, bad drawings, good guesses, music, laughs, and classic JNC unpredictability. LINKS ⁠JNC Official Site⁠ ⁠Support us on Patreon⁠