Interview with Ryan Seaman of I Don't Know How But They Found Me - a podcast by Adam Elmakias

This week we have the wonderful Ryan Seaman. Drummer of I Don't Know How But They Found Me and all-around good guy. Ryan talks with us about his strategies of navigating the music industry as a drummer and how he has gotten to the place he is today. We both knew Ryan was a hard worker - but we never really knew to what extent. Thank you again Ryan for joining us this week - make sure to hit him up and say thanks!  



In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:



• Ryan‘s journey to success in the touring world

• A day in the life of a for-hire drummer on the road

• The importance of networking to find work

• Tips for managing your dreams alongside getting a paycheck



(0:00) Intro

(2:44) Ryan gets on the bus

(3:29) How Ryan knows Adam and Neil

(4:00) Knowing everyone on tour

(4:27) Ryan's career in the music industry

(13:12) Releasing music during the pandemic

(15:43) Jumping from camp to camp successfully

(19:06) Relearning your songs

(21:32) Warped Tour Memories

(23:43) Staying employed v staying available

(24:53) Billie Eilish Moment

(32:20) Putting in what you take out

(36:21) Being an unknown drummer

(37:47) Utah and Salt Lake City

(42:51) Wrap up





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Ryan Seaman - Guest



? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanseaman/

? Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanseaman

? Website: https://idkhow.com/



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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast



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? Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB



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Neil Westfall - Host



? Twitter: https://twitter.com/NW44

? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilwestfall44

? Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/neilwestfall44



Adam Elmakias - Host



? Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias

? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias

? Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com



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Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

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