Beats, Bruises, and Bob James: James ‘Animal’ Adkins Unleashed | CKC EP10

Cody & Kai sit down with Austin’s own James Alexander Adkins—aka Animal—the powerhouse drummer behind jazz legend Bob James. What starts as a conversation about rhythm turns into a wild, no-holds-barred ride through the world of music, masculinity, and mayhem.🥁 In this episode:Touring with Bob James and holding it the hell downThe line between practice and obsessionBar fights, bad gigs, and brutal lessonsWhy most men are percussion instruments with no timingPunk roots, jazz discipline, and how to stay sharp on and off stageIt’s not just a podcast—it’s a full-body drum solo in podcast form.🎧 Catch the Cody Kai Cast on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @codykaicast#JamesAdkinsDrummer #CodyKaiCast #BobJamesDrummer #AustinMusicPodcast #JazzDrums #DrummersOfInstagram #AnimalOnDrums #MusicianPodcast #LiveMusicAustin #DrummingLife #PercussionPodcast #TourLifeTales