Meinl Radio

Meinl Cymbals
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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.

  1. FEB 6

    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 the way to his passion of breeding reptiles, and even some unexpected parallels he's found within both of these worlds.

    56 min

  2. 08/29/2025

    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 lifelong goals.

    38 min

  3. 06/06/2025

    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, navigating the world of online criticism, and the importance of authenticity in a society obsessed with perfection.

    1h 12m

  4. 03/20/2025

    Calvin Rodgers & Cedric Moore

    Meinl artists Calvin Rodgers and Cedric Moore sit down for an interview during a video shoot.

    47 min

  5. 02/27/2025

    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 instruments enhances his drumming, his unique approach to internal dynamics, and much more. Tune in for a deep dive into his musical philosophy and creative process.   https://www.instagram.com/amir.bresler/

    1h 6m

  6. 02/04/2025

    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.

    26 min

  7. 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. https://wolfganghaffner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wolfgang_haffner_official/

    1h 24m

  8. 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.

    51 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Meinl Cymbals
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Meinl Radio

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