

The Downbeat
Craig Reynolds
Hello. My name is Craig Reynolds, I play the drums in a band called Stray From The Path and this podcast is basically a series of relaxed conversations with people who are mostly other musicians, artists and/or idiots/legends. Enjoy.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 42min
Tom Williams (Stray From The Path)
My guest on the podcast this week is Tom Williams of Stray From The Path, we talk about our new single Kubrick Stare which is out now!

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 33min
Travis Regnier (Spite)
My guest this week is Travis Regnier. An exceptional young drummer who has played for bands like SPITE, SYLOSIS, and many more. He also has a ripping IG check it out: @travis.r.drummer

Jan 6, 2025 • 56min
Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth)
My guest on the podcast this week is the MASTER of EVIL and OG shock merchant Dani Filth of CRADLE OF FILTH. We talk about Cradle's immeasurable impact on heavy music, as well as their latest single Malignant Perfection, their numerous collaborations (including an upcoming song with ED SHEERAN) and we gush about horror movies and interior design. Bucket list guest for me, loved this one!

Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 15min
Dave Baksh - Sum 41
My guest on the podcast this week is Dave Baksh of Sum 41. We caught up on their FINAL UK tour to talk everything about the band, his brush with cancer, and nearly being on a certain flight that didn't end well...

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Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 14min
Johnny HEALTH 2
My guest on the podcast this week is Johnny from HEALTH. We caught up after becoming besties earlier in the year to talk fashion, music, and a bunch more unhinged stuff...

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 29min
Speed (Jem Siow + Josh Clayton)
My guests on the podcast this week are most-hyped (and deservedly so) hardcore band SPEED. We talk about their dedication to the Australian Hardcore scene, how NOT to act at a show, their collaboration with Nike, and much more. Insane band. Check them tf out.

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 17min
Fit For An Autopsy (Pat Sheridan + Josean Orta)
My guests on the podcast this week are Pat and Josean of Fit For An Autopsy.
We talk the band's new album The Nothing That Is, Josean's double knee surgery which left him out of the game physically and mentally, and much more.

Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 21min
Better Lovers
My guests on the podcast this week are ultra-mega-super group BETTER LOVERS. Better Lovers is what happens if Will Putney snorted the ashes of The Dillinger Escape and Every Time I Die. They're all very funny people. We also did a ludicrous collab vinyl for their new record HIGHLY IRRESPONSIBLE.
Check out their tour dates and grab The Downbeat x Better Lovers here: www.highlyirresponsible.com

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 30min
Tosh The Drummer
My guest on the podcast this week is WUNDERKIND drummer Tosh (the drummer). He's the go to session guy for people like MGK, Bad Bunny, The Kid Laroi, Troye Sivan, jxden, Fall Out Boy and much more...he's also disgustingly young for someone doing so much.

Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 22min
Ihsahn (Emperor)
My guest on the podcast this week is Ihsahn of the legendary black metal band Emperor. We talk about how his music and opinions have evolved since starting Emperor as a teenager to his solo career as simply Ihsahn, as well as revealing some amazing stories from the golden era of black metal, and some great outlooks on life.