Meinl Radio

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.

Wolfgang Haffner 01/30/2025

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 influences, cymbals, sound, time, musical communication, lessons learned, and more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/35064085

Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil 01/30/2025

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", "Pleasure to Kill", and "Terrible Certainty". We chat about the early days of Kreator, touring with Voivod, and the time they spent working with Noise Records. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/32637902

El Estepario Siberiano 01/30/2025

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. https://www.instagram.com/elestepariosiberiano/ /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/32179097

Benny Greb - The Quick Sand Talk 01/08/2025

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. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/34755300

Yoni Madar 01/02/2025

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. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/34694825

Jharis Yokley 11/28/2023

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. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/28815093

Madden Klass 09/22/2023

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 Instagram as a professional tool for getting gigs, moving across the country to LA, and much more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/28105139

Charlie Engen 03/22/2023

Charlie Engen Hear our chat with Meinl Cymbals artist and drummer for Five Finger Death Punch, Charlie Engen. LISTEN: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/26299173

Austin Archey 12/23/2022

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 family, and much more. LISTEN: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2yx2bB6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/25412709

Shawn Crowder 09/21/2022

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 being a touring drummer, working with Mike Mangini from Dream Theater on a new book, and much more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/24431931

Gabe Helguera 07/29/2022

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 both of these jobs, regaining an interest in skateboarding, a story about his first experience talking to Meinl, and much more. LISTEN: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/23893458

TJ Hartmann 05/04/2022

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 more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/23006849

Ralph Alexander 02/09/2022

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: Spotify: /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/22068599

Nathan Bulla 10/29/2021

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 process for recording at home. Stay tuned for a new series of videos on the Meinl Cymbals and Meinl Stick and Brush YouTube channels very soon. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/20986007

John Hammond 08/25/2021

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 Gill, Jewell, Barry Manilow, and many, many more. We sat down with John for a lengthy conversation about his career, a little bit of gear talk, and more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/20260760

Brooke Colucci 06/08/2021

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 writing and recording music for her band Plush, and more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/19400720

Greyson Nekrutman 04/30/2021

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 like to be a rising young talent in an established scene, and much more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/18929735

Rodney Holmes 03/24/2021

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 this episode for an in-depth discussion about Rodney's art, drumming, and more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/18439418

Forrest Rice 01/29/2021

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 his love for skateboarding, and much more. Stream/listen to Meinl Radio on any of the following platforms: /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/17744453

Jordan Perlson 12/30/2020

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 or download Meinl Radio on any of the following platforms: /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/17374049

JP Bouvet 12/01/2020

JP Bouvet Meinl Cymbals artist JP Bouvet sits down to chat life and drums. We discuss the redevelopment of his online 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: /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/17024939

Kerim Lechner 10/30/2020

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 band Septicflesh, recording with two kick drums, how he’s stayed productive without shows, tour stories, and much more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/16621463

Juan "Carlito" Mendoza 09/26/2020

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. Stream Meinl Radio on any of the following platforms: /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/16160927

Eman Cervantes 08/21/2020

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. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/15708728

Alex Rudinger 07/31/2020

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: /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/15432632

Aaron Stechauner 07/03/2020

Aaron Stechauner Our latest guest 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 to Aaron about touring and teaching, the concept of “heaviness” in music, his approach to the technical side of his playing, and more. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/15067139

Richard Spaven 06/16/2020

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. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/14850782

Anup Sastry 05/25/2020

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. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/14533823

Gerwin Eisenhauer 05/18/2020

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. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/14471273

Arthur Hnatek 05/11/2020

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. /episode/index/show/meinlcymbals/id/14373695

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