Yesod Williams, drummer of the reggae-rock band Pepper, has spent his life as a loyal follower of what he calls the “magic that is music”.
A self proclaimed fan of people, Yesod is able to really dig in and talk to drummers from all walks of life, and even some that have directly inspired him to pick up the drum sticks and dedicate HIS life to drums. That spark for rhythmic fury was first ignited when he heard Metallica for the first time in the late 80’s, which is what has indirectly branded his show Disposable Heroes (a la track #5 on Master Of Puppets).
Fast forward 25+ years later and Yesod has sold over one million albums with his band, owns and runs record label LAW Records, and has started a non-profit called the CheePono Foundation that funds a youth music program back in his hometown of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Enjoy as Yesod continues to blow his own mind and gets into epic conversations with some of the world’s best behind the drum kit! And remember Disposable Heroes is a show “all about drummers but NOT all about drums”, ALOHA.
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Casey Kernohan (Cydeways)
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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Carlos Verdugo (Sublime w/ Rome)
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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Kevin Offitzer (Stick Figure)
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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Chris Culos (O.A.R.)
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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Adrian Young (No Doubt/Moxy Bros)
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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Thomas Pridgen (Trash Talk/The Memorials)
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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Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees/Mad Season)
(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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Andy Granelli (The Distillers)
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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Jonathon Ulman (Berklee College of Music)
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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Dean Butterworth Good Charlotte, Sugar Ray
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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Colin Walsh – Pour Habit, Unwritten Law, The…
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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Ash Soan
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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