The Drum Lounge Podcast

My name is Jeremie Foster, and I am the founder of The Drum Lounge Podcast which I host alongside my college friend Bryon Russell. We have so many experiences and stories to share both inside and outside of drumming that we believe will be of...

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Episode 66 | "FAMU vs JSU Was CRAZY! + FVSU vs Savannah State Battle"
Episode 66
Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

Marching season is in full swing, and Episode 66 of The Drum Lounge Podcast is packed with HBCU band and drumline talk! 🥁Jeremie and Bryon break down Savannah State vs. Fort Valley State, giving their thoughts on both lines, what worked, what needs improvement, and who took the battle. Then we head to Jackson State’s Homecoming, where FAMU and Jackson State went back and forth with some serious power, musicianship, and song selection.We also tap into Norfolk State’s legendary MD Thursday, and talk about DC Young Fly jumping on the drums at Mississippi Valley State.💬 Who had the best drumline performance this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments!#TheDrumLoungePodcast #HBCUBands #Drumline #HBCUDrumline #MarchingBand #MarchingPercussion #DrumlineBattle00:18 – Welcome to Episode 6603:25 – Savannah State vs. Fort Valley State22:38 – Breaking Down the Battle30:20 – FAMU vs. Jackson State Homecoming44:45 – Grambling vs. Prairie View Talk45:55 – Norfolk State MD Thursday57:17 – DC Young Fly at Mississippi Valley State1:02:45 – Lounge & Chop1:17:49 – Missy Elliott Battle of the Bands Talk1:19:55 – Lounge 5th Quarter: FAMU1:28:57 – Florida Classic Battle of the Bands Discussion1:32:31 – Closing Thoughts🥁 LOUNGE & CHOPFor this week's Lounge & Chop, Jeremie teaches a new two-measure snare lick featuring backsticking, 16th-note patterns, diddles, accents, and plenty of finesse. Try it out!🔥 FIFTH QUARTER PICKSJeremie's Pick: FAMU Marching Band 'Marching 100' — "On & On" x Erykah Badu (2026)Bryon's Pick: FAMU Marching Band 'Marching 100' — "On Time God" (2021)🟣 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. 🥁🔥