Discussions in Percussion Podcast Spotlights Drummer and Educator Saturnino Tiamson Jr.

Saturnino Tiamson Jr., known to colleagues as Satur, is the subject of Episode #479 of Discussions in Percussion, the long-running podcast hosted by professional percussionist Damon Grant. The episode, which went live in mid-March 2026, covers Tiamson's work across multiple professional roles: drummer, percussionist, educator, and chapter leader within the Percussive Arts Society.

Grant's conversation with Tiamson moves through what the show describes as "his many jobs," his involvement running a Percussive Arts Society chapter, his activities connected to Asia, and his work in education. The episode is framed as an in-depth profile tracking Tiamson's trajectory as a performer, with the source notes indicating orchestral work among the topics covered, though the full scope of that thread wasn't captured in available episode materials.

Discussions in Percussion has been publishing weekly since at least 2017, now reaching Episode #479 with a roster that includes everyone from Hall of Fame educator Thom Hannum (Episode #467) to steel pan duo Liam Teague and Jaden Teague Núñez (Episode #456) to vibraphonist Tony Miceli (Episode #469). The show's stated mission, "Document History and Educate the Next Generation," drives a format built around extended interviews with percussionists and educators across all genres. Grant has partnered the podcast with the Percussive Arts Society to broaden its reach.

Beyond the main interview, Episode #479 includes the show's recurring supplementary segments: gig alerts, educational spotlights, and music news, the same structure that runs through neighboring episodes featuring Pat Petrillo on drum corps and Broadway (Episode #477) and Garry Kvistad on Woodstock Chimes and the ensemble Nexus (Episode #476).

The episode is available through Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and RSS, with a direct download option through the show's Libsyn hosting page.