This week we have a non stop, hard hitting, all star episode. While sitting down with so many legends my head almost exploded. Ray Luzier, Stanton Moore, Fish of Fishbone, Robert Delong and James Kattak all join in on the epic conversation that is, Disposable Heroes! Aloha 

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This week on another epic conversation with Disposable Heroes, we have Casey Kernohan, from Cydeways. I first met these boys about 5 years ago, Casey and his singer Dustin came down to talk about a possible record deal. We ate, we drank, we eventually signed a deal. Now with everything ramping up for them and the takeover being fully underway, make sure to tune in to hear all about your favorite new band and drummer ;) Aloha

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Back again for the very first time, Dean Butterworth is on the latest episode. It’s been a couple years and a pandemic since we last talked, but the best remains steady. Dean, the rhythm peddler for Good Charlotte and Sugar Ray, was hot off the heels of the Beachlife Festival with the latter, in Redondo Beach, CA, so needless to say this epic conversation was fueled by the magic of music! Aloha

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This week on Disposable Heroes we have one of our oldest friends in the drum community, Colin Walsh from Pour Habit!

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The man, the myth, the rhythm whisperer, Ash Soan is BACK on disposable heroes today. Broadcasting live from his legendary “Windmill Studios” in Norfolk, England, Ash pulls back the curtain for us on some of his amazing recording techniques. It’s no wonder Cher, Adele and many others come to Ash for their percussive needs. He also lets us in on some big touring news coming in 2022, thanks for being pure inspiration to the entire drum community! 

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Aloha Fridays are that much more special when you have an inspiration like Greyson Nekrutman on the show! This conversation goes beyond epic. Greyson, hailing from Long Island, NY has quickly become one of the most intriguing drummers on the planet. Top it off with razor sharp skill, and a personality that will make you smile for miles, and you got magic! Enjoy the show, Aloha.

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The legendary Vinnie Fiorello, IS BACK, on Disposable Heroes! He’s recently stepped down from the drum throne and touring with less than jake, which is the end of an era for us all. With all endings come new beginnings, in this case a project called, The Inevitables. So enjoy this epic conversation, and hear all about it! Fun fact: we are releasing some new Inevitables music soon on my band, Pepper’s own label, LAW Records!

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Happy Aloha Friday! This week on the show I’m honored to have, my man, Loniel “Loni” Robinson. As an equally eclectic man as myself, this epic conversation touches the entire spectrum. Life is beautiful, and so are you! Mahalo for listening. 

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This week on the show we have a very close friend and colleague, Sam Gample. He runs the artist relations at Tama Drums, the “strongest name in drums”. To me, he makes dreams come true, to the world, he makes sure some of the sweetest drum sounds out there stay tended to, like a care taker of the world’s most beautiful garden of rhythm!

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n this episode of Disposable Heroes, we have one of our oldest friends in the drum community, Jeff Neumann. Known by many as “Rhino”, he’s currently managing the road for the legendary Descendents, and doubling down with his passion for drums by taking care of the one and only, Bill Stevenson on stage.

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Tanner is the current hammer man behind the Swedish Heavy Metal legends, In Flames. Yee and Tanner connect the dots amongst mutual friends, North County San Diego and of course, DRUMS! Sparks fly with Tanner and Disposable Heroes,

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Yessssssah! In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES we have the one and only Sage Weeber, the the powerhouse POINT NORTH.

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Carlos Verdugo AKA “C-Los” is one of the true brothers. San Diego through and through, he takes us through the journey, and we respect the fuck out of it! The blade sharpened in the tribal seeds, and now fills some of the biggest shoes around. Enjoy another epic conversation, only at Disposable Heroes! Aloha 

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, I sit down with Jess Margera, the hammer of a drummer for the one and only CKY. We chat about his influential upbringing in Pennsylvania, getting signed to Volcom, his fateful meeting with Dean Ween, to playing with the spirit of Prince, and all the magic that unfolded from there. You won’t want to miss this very special episode, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check him out online at Instagram.com/jessmargera. 

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This week on the show I have an amazing human that I’m proud to call a friend, Wuv, from the mighty P.O.D. The meteoric rise of his band was nothing short of breathtaking from an outside perspective, so to be able to lift up the hood with Wuv, and find out the inner functions that were at work are mind blowing! Also, the love of reggae in P.O.D. is quite epic. You never want to miss an episode, so tune out and tune in! For more on WUV check him out online at Instagram.com/wuv
Aloha,
-Yee

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, I sit down with Jess Bowen, the fabulous, hard hitting, Bonham-esque backbeat behind The Summer Set. We chat about her love for the drums coming into full bloom, grinding with her band The Summer Set, multiple stints on warped tour, overalls , puppies, playing with 3OH!3, and all the magic that unfolded from there. Oh ya, she also has an epic podcast of her own on the amazing Idobi network called, “Babes Behind the Beats”. You won’t want to miss this very special episode, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check her out online at Instagram.com/JessBowan. 
Aloha! -Yee 

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As if you guys haven’t recovered from part 1 of our inspirational conversation with Gil Sharone, HERE IS PART 2! We dig a little deeper into what is shaking the rhythms these days, his dub reggae outfit that pulls inspiration from Sly & Robbie, along with some of the artists they are working with in the Reggae-Rock scene. Gil continues to wring out his passion for drums all over this episode. So tune out and tune in, soak up the inspiration! For more info on all things Gil head over to gilondrums.com

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, I sit down for the first part of a 2 part conversation with Gil Sharone, an iconic figure in the LA music scene, this man has done it all, but it’s the reggae that binds us. We chat about his influential upbringing with his twin brother, the importance of the journey, to playing with Dillinger Escape Plan, Dave Wakeling, Fishbone, Jerry Cantrell, and all the magic that continues to unfold. You won’t want to miss this very special episode, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check him out online at gilondrums.com

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, I sit down with Joe Testa, the Vice President of A&R for the icons in drumming weaponry, Zildjian & Vic Firth. We chat about his move to Nashville, Memphis Drum Shop, working at Yamaha, and his fateful experience at cymbal summit that led him till now! You won’t want to miss this very special episode, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check out www.Zildjian.com & www.VicFirth.com, Aloha! -Yee

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, I sit down with Chuck Comeau, the driving force on and off stage for the Canadian hammers Simple Plan. We chat about his influential bands impact on pop punk, how Mark Hoppus took them under his wing, to finding out what tik tok is via the “I’m just a kid challenge”, and all the viral magic that unfolded from there. You won’t want to miss this most special episode, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check Chuck’s band out online at simpleplan.com

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, i have a another eventful conversation with Tosh Peterson, the recently turned adult who already has a storied resume. We check in about all the magic that comes out of his humble jam room, his first ever band project that he calls his own, drum recordings on an iPhone, 2020, and everything in between. You won’t want to miss Tosh, his Dad “Uncle Doug” even joins the party to talk about his days with Dave Wakeling of English Beat, so tune out and tune in. Aloha! -Yee

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, i have a second epic conversation with Cyrus Bolooki, the groove hammer for the one and only, New Found Glory. We check in about all things forward and reverse, new shows with his band, drum cam recordings, life in the strange year of 2020, some real estate, and everything in between. You won’t want to miss Cyrus, another repeat offender on the show, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check him out online at Instagram.com/cyrusbolooki

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In this magical episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, we have part 2, and finale of Yee’s conversation with Aaron Stechauner.

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Kevin Offitzer from Stick Figure stops by the show this week. Big tour on the books, backstage lessons and a family made of pure love. Don’t miss out on yet another epic conversation, only at Disposable Heroes! 

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This week on DISPOSABLE HEROES we have part 1 of a 2 part episode! I sit down with Aaron Stechauner, the blast beating, mathematical drummer for interloper, but that’s just one branch of the epic tree. We chat about his definition of drumming, his path with Ring of Saturn, contract signing with Interloper, and all that is ahead. You won’t want to miss this very special episode, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check him out online at instagram.com/stechauner.

Aloha!
-Yee

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES I sit down with Wiktoria Bialic, a massive force female force in the drum community who is making a huge impact in the studio world.

We chat about her suttle upbringing in Poland, her commitment to quality that led to joining forces with the legendary Ash Soan, and all the magic that unfolded from there. You won’t want to miss this very special episode, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check her out online at instagram.com/wiktoria_drummer.

Aloha!
- Yesod

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES the conversation is iconic with very special guest Adam Topol, drummer for one of the coolest of them all, Jack Johnson. We chat about his study in Cuba, meeting Jack Johnson, and a wave of destiny that has been ridden to the fullest. You’re not gonna want to miss this magic, so tune out and tune in.

Aloha!
-Yesod

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We have a DOUBLE HEADER on this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES! I sit down with not one but two legendary drummers, Dan Kerby and Frank Zummo!

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In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, I sit down with Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett, the iconic, world-renowned drummer for the one and only Michael Jackson. We chat about his influential upbringing in New Orleans, moving to the West Coast, his fateful meeting with Janet Jackson, to playing with Madonna, Elton John, and all the magic that unfolded from there. You won’t want to miss this very special episode, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check him out online at sugarfoot.online. Aloha! - Yee 

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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... Read more »

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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... Read more »

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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... Read more »

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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, –Disposable Heroes ***As always this... Read more »

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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, –Disposable Heroes ***As always this episode is proudly brought... Read more »

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Chris Culos, possibly the most dapper of drummers, is back on the show! As we welcome him back, he has welcomed so much into his life recently. From his family, to a long awaited tour with Dispatch and even some NFT collecting/community building in the middle! Tune in to hear all about it. Aloha

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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, –Disposable Heroes ***As always this episode is proudly brought to you by Ikänik and SKVI premium essentials (use code DISPOSABLE15 for 15% off... Read more »

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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, –Disposable Heroes ***As always this episode is proudly brought to you by Ikänik and SKVI premium essentials (use code DISPOSABLE15 for 15% off at skvi.com)

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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... Read more »

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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 ***As always this episode is proudly brought to you by Ikänik and SKVI premium essentials (use code DISPOSABLE15 for 15% off at skvi.com)

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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... Read more »

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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, =Disposable Heroes *As always this episode is proudly brought to you by Ikänik and SKVI premium essentials (use code DISPOSABLE15 for 15% off at skvi.com)

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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... Read more »

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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... Read more »

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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!!!! *As always this... Read more »

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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... Read more »

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Adrian Young has re-entered the building! So stoked to have the No Doubt madman back on the show. This time he’s on the other side of the recording console with the Moxy Bros, his 2 man production team that he shares with Todd Forman! Tune in to hear how this new legendary chapter has unfolded. Aloh

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Badass Thomas Pridgen! The man has brought not only the beat, but also the attitude, to everything from the Mars Volta, Trash Talk, and The Memorials, to an endless list of iconic hip hop! Experience this amazing attitude first hand with a little bit of Aloha, on another epic conversation from Disposable Heroes!

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(THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO THE LOVING MEMORY OF MARK LANEGAN, REST IN PARADISE, KING). Oh man, if I’ve ever been beside myself on this show, it’s this week! We are beyond honored to have Barrett Martin on the show, founding member of the legendary staple of the Pacific Northwest, Screaming Trees. But the thing we have been most moved by was a supergroup that Barrett was a part of in the mid 90’s called, “Mad Season”. The one album they put out, “I’m Above”, truly changed and has continued to mold my life. Maximum respect, Barrett, Aloha!

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Aloha everybody! This week we are absolutely psyching to have our guy, Andy Granelli from the legendary Distillers, on the show. Andy comes from a similar touring background as Yesod, completely rooted in the warped tour. Tune in and appreciate Andy’s amazing journey with us, and and little glimpse into the future! All the love to you for listening

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Welcome back to a brand new year of Disposable Heroes, appreciate all you guys so much for continuing to tune in! This week I have a very good friend of mine, (hell we’ve even shared my drum riser at our last show in Boston, for an epic percussive ensemble), Jonathon Ulman, from the Berklee school of music on the show!

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