Disposable Heroes
By Yesod Williams
Disposable HeroesDec 25, 2019
Episode 36 - Ryan Seaman - I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
Ryan dropped into Pepper's studio "Kona Town Recording" to return the favor of Yee recently recording an episode of Ryan's new podcast "Ryan Seaman & Friends" on Idobi radio, look for that episode in January! The boys reminisce all about a bond formed on warped tour 2016 when Ryan was playing with Falling In Reverse, flash forward 5 years and Ryan has a top 5 alternative radio single with his new band, I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, or known in short as "IDKHow". The band is a 2 headed monster of melody that consists of Ryan and ex bass player for PANIC! at the disco, Dallon Weekes. so sit back relax and enjoy, AUUUUUUURight!!!! Huge mahalo to Ryan for the epic conversation.
Aloha,
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Episode 35 - Jamal Moore - Usher, Natasha Bedingfield, T.I., Backstreet Boys, Kelly Rowland, Cody Simpson, Voyager
What can be said about Jamal that he isn't overflowing with gratitude for?! NOTHING! He's served as the backbone for some of the biggest artists, on some of the biggest stages to ever grace this existence, but his love for the drums is equally as potent when he's back in his humble home jamming with his people who started it all! This man is well aware how important our roots are, MAXIMUM RESPECT! A true inspiration to the Drum community, massive gratitude for taking the time to pass some of that inspiration on via Disposable Heroes!!!! Make sure to check his debut solo album "Voyager" on all major outlets
Much Love,
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Episode 34 - Marshall Goodman (Ras MG) - Sublime, Long Beach Dub All Stars
We are pleased to present the first album focused episode of Disposable Heroes! Ras MG takes us back to the sites, smells and sounds of 30 years ago, these glorious years being the time of recording the monumental album, Sublime's "40 oz. to Freedom". Many people don't know that Marshall played the drums on that record, which in our opinion would not be same without him, as you will hear in the conversation! The drum parts on 40 oz. to Freedom are even part finesse and fire, it's as if a 5 star jazz drummer was commissioned to play reggae, punk rock & ska, BRILLIANT! We hope you enjoy as much as we did getting into the details of recording one of our all time favorite records and drum performances! Also be sure to check out the brand new Long Beach Dub All Stars self titled album out now, it's an absolute wave of good energy!!! Huge Mahalo for the time Marshall, and we'll for sure being doing a part 2.....
With Aloha,
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Episode 33 - Valentino Arteaga - Of Mice & Men
Drums, Drums, Drums! The fun DOES NOT stop when Yee and Tino join forces and keep the dream alive. As 2 drummers living in the wild times of 2020, the boys count their blessings, from Tino's band OMAM, to the lessons he teaches, to the most important of all, his family, the passion for drumming has created a pool of gratitude he lives in. We hope you guys have as much fun listening as we did chatting, enjoy and Aloha! AUUUUURAI!!! Much love to Tino for the epic insights and taking the time.
With Aloha,
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Episode 32 - Eric Leiderman - Late Night with Seth Meyers
The convo picks up with Eric's first studio experience where, in his mind he could do no wrong, sometimes the unknown brings a fierce confidence! Eric and Yee also do a complete recap of the Dream week that Yee had playing as the guest drummer on Late Night w/ Seth Meyers. From John Goodman shakas, to playing on crutches with a severed left achilles from a surfing accident the friday before filming, there was no shortage of excitement :p Thanks for everything you do for the drume community brother Leiderman!
Aloha,
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Episode 31 - Emily Dolan Davies - Independent
Disposable Heroes Welcomes Emily to the show! With endless credits under her belt that vary from The Darkness to Bryan Ferry, Emily's footprint in the drum community speaks volumes. More proof in the conversation that the "energy" that exists in drummers translates over mountains and seas far and wide. Sit back and relax as two drummers from two lands far away become one! Thank you so much for taking the time Emily, Aloha and AAAUUUUUUURIGHT!
With Love,
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Episode 30 - Jost Nickel - Independent
Yee has a mind blowing realization that involves his favorite german reggae band! Big mahalo to Jost for taking the time to sit down with us at Disposable Heroes, what a gem of a human and a hammer of a drummer. Make sure to check out his signature snare from Sonor Drums that was released at NAMM 2020, what a legend!
Aloha,
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Episode 29 - Stanton Moore - Galactic, Stanton Moore Drum Academy
Round 2 for Stanton Moore here at Disposable Heroes. We're honored to think we've built a bit of a brotherhood with Stanton over the last couple years, but this is yet another example of how strong and glorious the drum community is! Yee and Stanton catch up on his band Galactic, the legendary funk/jazz outfit from New Orleans, but the quick convo hits its peak when they touch on the Stanton Moore Drum Academy, which leads to an embellishment of love for drumming and just how magical music is. 2 drummers are like 2 kids in a candy store! Huge mahalo for taking the time again!
Aloha,
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Episode 28 - Loniel Robinson - Miguel/Independent
It's the mutual friends that bind us......A mystical man named Gnarlos instantly bonds Loniel and Yee. A friend of Gnarlos is family to us! Huge Mahalo for the epic chat brother!
Love/Aloha,
-Disposable Heroes
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Episode 27 - John Stanier - Battles/Helmet/Tomahawk
With the Seth Meyers Show in common, having both sat in as house drummer for a week, Yee and John chop it up like a couple of lumberjacks! John is a drummer of power and style that is of the UTMOST RESPECT here at disposable heroes....A very special thanks to John for making this happen through the craziness that is NAMM. John told us at the beginning he was gonna sit down with us and he made it a point to make it happen on his final day. John, you're a gentleman and a hammer! Sit back and enjoy, AAAUUUUURAI !!! For more on John check BATTLES, HELMET, and TOMAHAWK.
Many Mahalos,
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Episode 26 - Wuv - P.O.D.
A quick chat between 2 brothers who hadn't seen each other for years. Yee catches up with Wuv, the locomotive that has driven P.O.D. strongly through decades. Much love for the time Wuv!
Aloha,
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Episode 25 - Mike Johnston - MikesLessons.com
Mike Johnston was living the dream of most drummers, playing in a rad band that had a deal with a major record label and touring heaps! What he knew the whole time that most people didn't was that he had a different calling, the world needed him to teach and spread the magical blessing that is drumming. Well answer the call he did........and he brought a bunch of "biscuits" with him! These days Mike is one of the most sought after drum instructors in the world and runs mikeslessons.com (when I say run, i mean him and his lovely wife Amber do EVERYTHING from top to bottom) which is arguably the best online drum courses on the interwebs. For myself, as a drummer through and through who has been playing for most of his life, when i stumbled upon Mike's youtube channel I fell head over heels in love with drumming more than I have ever been! The understanding he brings to things you may or may not know is mind blowing, and for that brother Johnston.....I THANK YOU!!!!! Aloha -Yee
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Episode 24 - Matt Greiner - August Burns Red - NAMM 2020
Matt and Yee actually go back together to past warped tours, I believe 2011 to be specific. Though their paths have been very different the synergy in this convo is evident! Matt is a founding member of the iconic metalcore band August Burns Red, who has their 9th studio album coming out 4/3/20 entitled "Guardians", please go and give the new single "Defender" a head bang. Though August Burns Red is the root of Matt, HE is a major root of the drum community. Matt has started his own drum company, has a custom "blast bell" via Zildjian and is one of the most sought after instructors these days. But of course his main value is what a quality human he is, thanks so much for the time brother! Sit back and enjoy some laughs on this epic episode from NAMM 2020. Aloha, -Disposable Heroes
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Episode 23 - Ash Soan - NAMM 2020
Ash Soan has IMO one of the greatest reggae pockets around, and I'm not sure he considers himself a reggae drummer! I consider him an all around gem of a human! Sit back and enjoy this badass chat with one of today's top drummers worldwide! The sound of a man absolutely peaking at 50, what an inspiration of humantity! And to top it all off he records from his own studio on his property in England that used to be a windmill, fittingly called "The Windmill Recording Studio". From all of us at Disposable Heroes....... CHEERS MATE!!!!
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Episode 22 - Byron McMackin - Pennywise
Pennywise helped shape my youth, this is for sure one of my fave episodes I have recorded yet! Being good friends and neighbors with Byron for years in the Southbay of Los Angeles, I've never been able to "geek out" on him, so to be able to sit down and have a conversation as a full blown fan was nothing short of mindblowing for the Pennywise fan in me. He goes deep into all the history of the band, their connection with Sublime, and that's just the tip of this epic iceberg! From one Pennywise fan to another.......ENJOY! -Yee *As always this episode is proudly brought to you by Ikänik and SKVI premium essentials (use code DISPOSABLE15 for 15% off)
December 6, 2019
Episode 21 - Jessica Burdeaux - Independent/City Mouth
Yee and Jessica shoot the shit via satellite between Los Angeles and Chicago her hometown. She indulges us in her love for the endless work in progress that we call the drums, her relentless drive, and how she ended up in the band City Mouth and brought a whole new vibe! Her work ethic is NEXT LEVEL, a true crash course in how preparation and opportunity equal luck and how we create this magical thing ourselves. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN FOR YOUNG DRUMMERS!!! Some amazing info in here, huge mahalo to Jessica for her time, enjoy!!!
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Episode 20 - Darrin Pfeiffer of Goldfinger/The Dangerous Darrin Show
Yee sits down at Darrin's home to geek out on the beginnings of one of his favorite bands GOLDFINGER!!! They rap out about the band's early years in LA, how some of their iconic songs were born and came to life, for any GOLDFINGER fan it's all right here.... Darrin also shares the interest of "casting his pod" with his own epic podcast called THE DANGEROUS DARRIN SHOW. Tune the f**k in everybody!!!
Episode 19 - Smelly from the Mighty NOFX
Andrés Forero - NAMM 2019
TONY, GRAMMY and EMMY award winning Andres Forero is considered to be one of the best "Crossover" Drummer/Percussionists in the industry.
Hailed by many as a music prodigy, at the age of 12, Andres played over 13 instruments!
Currently the drummer of the bona-fide phenomenon Hamilton (the musical) which has him booked for years to comer, Andres has traveled the world and has performed and / or recorded with luminaries such as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Paquito D'Rivera, Ron Carter, Alejandro Sanz, Tito Puente and more recently with Sean Kingston, Ne-yo, Wyclef Jean, Jimmy Fallon and Alicia Keys. During the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Andres worked with Taylor Swift, Cobra Starship, Katy Perry, Russell Brand and Ne-yo.
Forero is the drummer/percussionist for "After the storm" Winner of the Audience Award at Woodstock Film Festival. Andres also plays drums on the made for TV movie about Michael Jackson "Eulogy".
In addition, Andres is the drummer for world renowned trombone legends William Cepeda and Luis Bonilla and works with Def Jam recording artist, Karina.
Forero holds the prestigious title of jazz ambassador to the United States through the United Nations where he has traveled to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan as a peace leader.
Andres is currently the drummer for the multi award winning Broadway musical, In The Heights and is also the drummer for the #1 rated children's television show, The Electric Company.
In 2010, Forero is the drummer and percussionist on the debut album for the new singing sensation, Chris Jackson.
Andres currently endorses Yamaha Drums, Remo Drum Heads, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth drum sticks,GonBops percussion, and Reunion Blues bags and cases. He's one of the best around........ on and off Disposable Heroes Podcast ;) Many Mahalos for the time brother!!!
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Aaron Stechauner - NAMM 2019
Fellow TAMA artist of Yee, Aaron Stechauner continues the NAMM 2019 edition of Disposable Heroes. There's homage paid to the late great Van's Warped Tour, lot's of talk of what Yee refers to as the illusive "lightning foot", and Aaron's current endeavors, Rings Of Saturn, Interloper..... PARTY HARD and ALOHA!
Elmo Lovano - Jammcard - NAMM 2019
-Disposable Heroes
Josh Dun - Twenty One Pilots - NAMM 2019
Art Cruz - Lamb Of God - NAMM 2019
Kenny Aronoff - NAMM 2019
Yee talks with the legendary Kenny Aronoff at NAMM 2019
NAMM 2018 FINAL MEGA EPISODE - (Atom Willard, Darren Pfeiffer, Dave Weckl, Phillip "Fish" Fisher, Paul Francis, Rashid Williams, Ray Luzier, Robert Delong, Tony "Thunder" Smith, Tosh Peterson)
Yesod sits down for one last MEGA EPISODE from NAMM 2018. The star studded cast of backbone include…..Atom Willard, Darren Pfeiffer, Dave Weckl, Phillip "Fish" Fisher, Paul Francis, Rashid Williams, Ray Luzier, Robert Delong, Tony "Thunder" Smith, and Tosh Peterson! Way too much to summarize in words so press play, ENJOY & AUUURIGHT!!!
NAMM 2018 - Ilan Rubin
NAMM 2018 - Christoph Schneider (Rammstein)
NAMM 2018 - Benny Greb (Session Master)
NAMM 2018 - Jason McGerr (Death Cab For Cutie) Jonathon Ulman (Studio Musician)
-Jason McGerr
Episode 18 - Cyrus Bolooki (New Found Glory)
Episode 17 - Ryan Moran aka Rymo (Slightly Stoopid)
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NAMM 2018 - Dan Kerby (Bliss N Eso)
Episode 16 - Adrian Young (No Doubt)
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Episode 15 - Dean Butterworth (Good Charlotte)
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Episode 14 - Pete Parada (Offspring)
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Episode 13 - Gary Ferguson (Session Drummer)
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Episode 12 - Lou Vecchio (New Politics)
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Episode 11 (Part 2) - Mark Sheppard (Robyn Hitchcock)
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Episode 11 (Part 1) - Mark Sheppard (Robyn Hitchcock)
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Episode 10 - Chris Culos (O.A.R.)
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Episode 9 - Matt Ochoa (Dirty Heads)
Episode 8 - Zeb (Tribal Seeds, Barrington Levy)
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Episode 7 - Luke Holland
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Episode 6 - David Myers Jr. (6lack, Frank Ocean)
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Episode 5 - Frank Zummo (Sum 41, Street Drum Corps)
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Episode 4 - Adam O'Rourke (2 Cents)
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Episode 3 - Mike Fasano (Tiger Army)
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Episode 2 - Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake)
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Episode 1 - Joe Dickens (Iration)
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