Episodes
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Derek Roddy and Navene Koperweis
Meinl artists Derek Roddy and Navene Koperweis sit down for a chat after finishing up a day of recording drum performances in Nashville, TN. Derek covers topics like recording to tape at the legendary Morrisound Studios in Tampa, FL in the 90s, navigating and honing modern production styles, all...
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Bryce Butler & Navene Koperweis
Meinl artists Bryce Butler and Navene Koperweis sit down for a conversation following a 2-day video shoot. They discuss topics like Bryce quitting his job to pursue drumming full time, being in 13 bands simultaneously in an attempt to make ends meet, embracing imperfection, and manifesting…
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Navene Koperweis & Matt Halpern
In this episode of Meinl Radio, we sit down with Meinl artists Navene Koperweis and Matt Halpern after wrapping up a two-day recording session. Matt and Navene discuss their intertwined history through topics like being on early tours together, band transitions, the pressures of recording,...
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Calvin Rodgers & Cedric Moore
Meinl artists Calvin Rodgers and Cedric Moore sit down for an interview during a video shoot.
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Amir Bresler
After wrapping up a recording session with his jazz trio for a Meinl video shoot, we sit down with Meinl Cymbals and Meinl Stick & Brush artist Amir Bresler for another episode of Meinl Radio. In this conversation, Amir shares why he aspires to be the world's quietest drummer, how playing other...
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Jerry Roe & Navene Koperweis
Meinl Cymbals artists Jerry Roe & Navene Koperweis sit down for a conversation after finishing up a full day of tracking drums for a Meinl video session.
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Wolfgang Haffner
Today's Meinl Radio guest is world-renowned jazz drummer and composer Wolfgang Haffner, a Meinl Cymbals artist since 2007. Having toured globally as a sideman and with his own band, he has released numerous albums and curates jazz festival lineups across Europe. We talk about his early…
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El Estepario Siberiano
On today's Meinl Radio Podcast, we welcome Meinl Cymbals and Meinl Stick & Brush artist Jorge Garrido, better known as El Estepario Siberiano. In this episode, we chat about Estepario's humble beginnings as a self-taught drummer, the ins and outs of social media, workout routines, and much more....
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Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil
Our guest on today's Meinl Radio podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Jürgen Reil. Jürgen, better known as Ventor, is a founding member of the legendary thrash metal band Kreator. During the 80s, Kreator released some of the most influential thrash albums ever recorded, for example, "Endless Pain",...
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Benny Greb - The Quick Sand Talk
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the creation of Benny Greb's new signature Quick Sand Ride and Quick Sand Hats. Join us as we explore the journey from the initial spark of an idea to the final instrument, offering insights into Meinl's cymbal R&D process along the way.
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Yoni Madar
Yoni Madar is a highly acclaimed drummer and educator, renowned for his exceptional skill and creativity behind the kit. He has developed a unique "simple is not simple" style in his playing—seemingly straightforward at first glance, yet revealing remarkable depth and complexity.
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Jharis Yokley
Our latest guest on Meinl Radio is Meinl artist Jharis Yokley. Jharis talks about going to Berklee College of Music, moving from St. Louis to New York to pursue a full-time career as a musician, releasing his first solo album, and much more.
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Madden Klass
On this episode, we're joined by Meinl artist Madden Klass. Madden is a busy touring and recording drummer who has most recently been on tour with the American indie/folk rock supergroup boygenius. Madden talks about getting her professional start while attending Berklee college of music, using...
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Charlie Engen
Hear our chat with Meinl Cymbals artist and drummer for Five Finger Death Punch, Charlie Engen. LISTEN: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2yx2bB6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD
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Austin Archey
Our latest guest on Meinl Radio is Meinl Cymbals artist and drummer for Lorna Shore Austin Archey. We speak with Austin shortly after his trip to Nashville to film video content for the Meinl Cymbals YouTube channel, and dive into discussion about gear, touring, his upbringing in a metalhead...
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Shawn Crowder
Our guest this month is Meinl Cymbals artist Shawn Crowder. Shawn is well known for his work in the electro-jazz/EDM group Sungazer, as well as his drum-centric YouTube channel. We talk with Shawn about his unique style of drumming, his approach to creating educational content for drummers whilst...
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Gabe Helguera
Our guest this month on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Gabe Helguera. Gabe is best known as the owner and operator of Drum Beats Online - an internet drum education platform, as well as being the drummer for Grammy nominated band I Prevail. We chat with Gabe about how he juggles...
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TJ Hartmann
Our guest for the 50th episode of Meinl Radio is TJ Hartmann. TJ is well-known for his high quality, self-produced online drum content. We talk about topics like his process for creating, writing music for Meinl Cymbals demo videos, his early years of involvement with WGI and DCI groups, and much...
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Ralph Alexander
We sit down with drummer for Poppy and Meinl Cymbals artist Ralph Alexander to talk about his career thus far, valuable lessons learned in his studies at the Musicians Institute, combining influence with personal style, being the drum tech for The Strokes, and plenty more. LISTEN: Apple Podcasts:...
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Nathan Bulla
Our latest guest on Meinl Radio is Meinl artist Nathan Bulla. Nathan is best known for his work with Canadian prog-rock outfits Intervals, as well as Auras. We chat with Nathan on a number of topics like his earliest influences, and starting his career as a working drummer—to how he's built up a...
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John Hammond
Our latest guest on Meinl Radio is in-demand Nashville session drummer and Meinl Cymbals artist John Hammond. John has built a long and successful career on both road and studio work, estimating that he's played on somewhere between 40-50,000 songs. His credits include names like Amy Grant, Vince...
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Brooke Colucci
Our latest guest on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Brooke Colucci. Brooke is known for her metal and rock-centric drum videos featured on YouTube and Instagram, which in total have reached a view count of over 37 million. We talk about her early influences, the process for…
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Greyson Nekrutman
Our guest this month on Meinl Radio is Meinl Cymbals artist Greyson Nekrutman. Greyson is known for his high octane jazz drumming and pinpoint accuracy for replicating performances by numerous jazz legends. We sit down with Greyson to talk about practice, his unique photographic memory, what it's...
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Rodney Holmes
Our latest guest on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Rodney Holmes. Rodney is world-renowned for both his studio and live work with Santana, Steve Lukather, and the Brecker brothers - to name a few. Stream/download our conversation with Rodney on any of these platforms: Apple...
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Forrest Rice
Meinl Cymbals artist Forrest Rice joins the show this month on the Meinl Radio Podcast. Forrest is well-known for his work in the California math rock group Covet. Hear him chat about everything from early to current influences, the approach to writing music for his project WØLFY, rediscovering…
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Jordan Perlson
Meinl Cymbals artist Jordan Perlson joins Meinl Radio to chat about studying with drumming legend Joe Morello at a young age, getting to play with artists like Adrian Belew, Becca Stevens, and Jeff Coffin, his work with "distance drum coaching," and much more. Stream/listen to Meinl Radio on any…
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JP Bouvet
Meinl Cymbals artist JP Bouvet sits down to chat life and drums. We discuss the redevelopment of his drum education website, returning to school for new studies, touring with Generation Axe, and much more. Stream or download Meinl Radio on any of the following platforms: Apple Podcasts:...
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Kerim Lechner
Our latest guest on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Austrian drummer Kerim Lechner (Krimh). Kerim is best known as the drummer for Polish death metal heavyweights Decapitated. Kerim recently traveled to Meinl HQ in Germany to film video content, and sat down to chat about his work with Greek metal…
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Juan "Carlito" Mendoza
Chris Brewer sits down for a chat with Meinl Cymbals artist and drum educator Juan Carlito Mendoza. Juan is well-known for winning the 2012 Guitar Center Drum Off. We discuss topics like his career as a music teacher, early influences, the importance of reading, content production, and more.…
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Eman Cervantes
Our latest guest on Meinl Radio is Eman Cervantes. We sit down with Eman to discuss his gig touring with Andy Grammer, growing up playing drums in church, picking the right gear for the studio, and much more.
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Alex Rudinger
Our latest guest on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Alex Rudinger. Rudi discusses how he's spent his time in a world without shows and tours, the physical need to practice, drumming for Whitechapel, and more. Stream Meinl Radio on any of the following platforms: Apple Podcasts:...
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Aaron Stechauner
Our guest this week on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Aaron Stechauner. Aaron has made a name for himself in the metal scene playing and touring with bands like The Faceless, Rings of Saturn, and his most current project Interloper. We talk with Aaron about touring and teaching,...
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Richard Spaven
Our latest guest on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Richard Spaven. Richard joins the conversation from London to talk about his jazz and electronic background, learning by doing and being immersed in different world styles, entering "the zone," and much more. LISTEN: Apple...
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Anup Sastry
This week we speak with Meinl Cymbals artist Anup Sastry on his career as a metal drummer, his solo works, how he records drums at home, and more. LISTEN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2UfJNYu YouTube: https://bit.ly/2AAC7Ll — FOLLOW Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Z575Wr...
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Gerwin Eisenhauer
This week we speak with Meinl Cymbals artist Gerwin Eisenhauer about his unique style of playing, growing up in Germany, touring with his jazz ensemble Trio Elf, and more. LISTEN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2UfJNYu — FOLLOW Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Z575Wr YouTube:...
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Arthur Hnatek
Meinl Cymbals artist Arthur Hnatek joins us from Zürich, Switzerland to talk about his experience drumming for jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan, the creation of his electronic project SWIMS, how he's dealt with the current worldwide situation, and more. LISTEN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD...
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John Longstreth
Meinl Cymbals artist and drummer of Origin - John Longstreth joins us this week on the Meinl Radio Podcast. Hear John talk about his contributions to the world of metal drumming, mastering the use of drum triggers, his experience with Jiu Jitsu, and more.
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Navene Koperweis
Longtime Meinl Cymbals artist and drummer of the band Entheos - Navene Koperweis joins us to share current news about projects, thoughts on touring as a solo act, fusing metal drumming with electronic drumming, and more.
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Lil' John Roberts
In this episode of Meinl Radio, Meinl Cymbals artist Lil' John Roberts talks about his experiences recording and touring for acts like Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, The Fresh Prince, and countless others. Lil' John also shares thoughts on growing up in the Philadelphia music scene, attending...
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Luke Holland
Meinl Cymbals artist Luke Holland sits down with us on this month's episode of the Meinl Radio Podcast. Luke talks about his newest solo project and EP, moving to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time career in drumming, fusing his metal roots with new endeavors in electronic music, and much more....
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Art Cruz
Our guest this month on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Art Cruz. Art recently stepped into a new roll as drummer for the iconic metal band Lamb of God, but is also known for his work with groups like Winds of Plague and Prong. Art talks about what he brings to the table with his...
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Aric Improta
Our first guest for 2020 on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Aric Improta. Aric is known for his high-velocity and energetic style of drumming across a multitude of different projects such as The Fever 333 and his band Night Verses. Chris and Aric sit down during the 2020 NAMM show...
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Miles McPherson
Our guest this month on the Meinl Radio Podcast is Nashville-based drummer Miles McPherson. Miles has played with world famous acts such as Kelly Clarkson and Paramore, but now makes his living primarily as a Nashville session player. Chris sits down with Miles for a lengthy and candid…
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Siros Vaziri
Our guest this month on Meinl Radio is Meinl Cymbals artist Siros Vaziri. Siros is an accomplished drummer and online educator from Mariestad, Sweden. Chris and Siros chat about finding his passion in social media, creating a model for his daily lesson subscription service, and more.
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Anika Nilles
This month Meinl Radio sits down with Meinl Cymbals artist Anika Nilles. We talk with Anika about her flourishing career as a solo musician, a few of her non-drumming influences, life outside of music, and her current and future endeavors.
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Mark Lewis
This month, Meinl Radio sits down with prolific heavy metal producer Mark Lewis. Mark is well known for his work with Chimaira, Trivium, Devil Driver, and The Black Dahlia Murder - just to name a few. We talk about his career so far, recording and shaping the sounds a band wants to hear,...
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Richie Martinez
Chris sits down with Meinl Cymbals artist Richie Martinez at SIR in Nashville, TN for a candid conversation about Richie's band Arch Echo, playing and touring with guitarist Tony MacAlpine, knowing and presenting your brand as an artist, and much more.
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Dirk Verbeuren
We sit down with Meinl Cymbals artist and Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren for a chat about his career as a leading figure in the world of metal drumming, his work with projects such as Soilwork, Scarve, and Bent Sea, touring and writing with Megadeth, and much more.
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Jost Nickel
The Meinl Radio Podcast goes transcontinental this month for an interview with long time Meinl Cymbals artist Jost Nickel. Jost is most famously the drummer for German supergroup Jan Delay and Disko No. 1, but is also a well-established session musician and clinician. In this interview, we talk...
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Ralph Peterson
In this episode of Meinl Radio, we sit down with Meinl Cymbals artist Ralph Peterson. Hear Ralph talk about his relationship with jazz legends Art Blakey and Elvin Jones--among many other heavy and influential names, the true meaning of "smooth jazz", parallels between drumming and Taekwondo, and...
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Chris Brewer and Norbert Saemann host Meinl Radio and interviews today's top drummers. Hear artists discuss album cycles, motivational speaking, tour life and much more.
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