Meinl Radio

Aug 21 2024 58 ep. 54 mins 68
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Chris Brewer hosts Meinl Radio and interviews today's top drummers. Hear artists discuss album cycles, motivational speaking, tour life and much more.

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Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil

Aug 21 2024 50 mins  
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,

El Estepario Siberiano

Jul 18 2024 62 mins  
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.

Jharis Yokley

Nov 28 2023 53 mins  
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.

Madden Klass

Sep 22 2023 54 mins  
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

Charlie Engen

Mar 22 2023 61 mins  
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

Austin Archey

Dec 23 2022 60 mins  
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://sp

Shawn Crowder

Sep 21 2022 48 mins  
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, a

Gabe Helguera

Jul 29 2022 58 mins  
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 exp

TJ Hartmann

May 04 2022 46 mins  
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.

Ralph Alexander

Feb 09 2022 53 mins  
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: https://apple.co/2yx2bB6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V9LSFD