Breakfast with Vinnie!

  This episode explores the deeper meaning of sobriety — as a state of clear, present, and intentional living. Vinnie emphasizes how mental clarity and spiritual connection are essential for genuine sobriety, extending beyond just avoiding substances.     Finding a sober community is about moving from isolation to connection. Whether you are looking for spiritual fellowship, secular support, or ac...

What happens when you treat music as a precise craft, like classical composers? Dweezil shares the philosophy that guided his legendary performances of Frank Zappa’s complex, genre-defying compositions, revealing the rigorous training, improvisational mastery, and storytelling embedded in playing Frank Zappa’s intricate pieces. In a world increasingly dominated by shortcuts and automation, underst...

  In this engaging conversation, Sheila E. and Vinnie discuss the passage of time, the healing power of music, and the importance of being present in the moment. Sheila shares her musical journey, from her early influences in a musical family to her Grammy-winning achievements. They explore the philosophy of music, the significance of space in compositions, and the spiritual connection that drives...

He is rightfully celebrated for his groundbreaking work in jazz and funk drumming, most notably with Herbie Hancock's band, The Headhunters. His grooves, particularly on the song "Actual Proof" from the 1974 album Thrust, and "God Make Me Funky," are some of the most widely sampled beats in hip-hop history. Even though he's known for funk, he's also a jazz musician who has performed and recorded w...

Harvey and Vinnie delve into their musical journeys, exploring the evolution of drumming, the glory days of recording sessions, and the impact of influential musicians. They share stories about their experiences in the studio, the transition to electronic music, and the importance of versatility in a musician's career. The significance of songwriting and the challenges of navigating the music indu...

In this conversation, Stephanie Moreda-Arend discusses the challenges facing dairy farmers in Point Reyes, California, particularly the impact of NGOs and legal regulations on local agriculture. She highlights the historical context of farming in the area, the importance of community support, and the broader implications for food security. The discussion emphasizes the need for awareness and actio...

    Bill Schnee is s legendary producer and engineer with an astonishing career pedigree encompassing over 125 gold and platinum records, including Steely Dan’s Aja and Gaucho. In this engaging conversation, Bill shares his journey through the music industry, reflecting on the evolution of music production, the importance of community, and the balance between technology and creativity. He discusse...

          In this conversation, Vinnie reflects on the importance of looking back at life experiences to gain wisdom and perspective. He discusses the value of community, the role of mentorship, and the changes in society over time. Vinnie emphasizes the need to learn from the past and to appreciate the insights of those who have lived longer, while also recognizing the challenges and rapid change...

This episode talks about sensationalism contextually.  

    Mattias Desmet is recognized as the world’s leading expert on the theory of mass formation as it applies to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a professor of clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Ghent University (Belgium) as well as having a Master’s Degree in Statistics.  He is well known in academic circles for his research on fraud within academia, and I...

Spanning more than four decades as an educator, Master Teacher Bruce Becker has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing “The Flow”, getting his students to understand the natural principles of the physical body’s interaction with the drum set. Through the years Top Drummers like David Garibaldi, Tris Imboden, Mark Schulman, Daniel Glass, Glen Sobel, have sought his guidance.  Bruce Bec...

Dr. Tess Lawrie is a medical doctor and research consultant. She has been a leading proponent in advocating for medical sovereignty and freedom, a well as tirelessly speaking out against the oppression of actual treatments that work, with a vast amount of data. She is engaged in rigorous research to improve the quality of health care.  Her peer reviewed publications have received in excess of 7,00...

This Episode talks about Listening and how it affects our comprehension, communication and awareness in life and musically as well. 

  David Foster is one of he most successful and key figures in contemporary music.  A consummate performer, composer, and producer,  he has won 16 grammy awards from 47 nominations, 3 Oscar nominations, 2 nominations and a golden globe award, and 7 nominations and an Emmy award. He has also composed soundtracks for several blockbuster films including The Bodyguard, and. St. Elmo’s Fire.  He’s penn...

Bill Bruford spent a working life as an internationally-known musician with Yes, King Crimson, Bruford, and Earthworks before stepping out of practice to investigate aspects of creativity in popular music performance. Having earned his PhD from the University of Surrey in 2016, he now writes and lectures on the topic, travelling extensively to multiple European and North American institutions. His...

David "Avocado" Wolfe is a Speaker, Author, Earth Activist & Peak Performance Coach, health, wellness, nutrition, raw food advocate ,and drummer. He is the author of several books, including Eating for Beauty, Chaga: King of the Medicinal Mushrooms, and Naked Chocolate. With 25+ years of dedicated experience and having hosted 3000 live health events, David has led the environmental charge for...

Pete Parada is a professional musician who has performed or recorded with Face To Face, my Chemical Romance, Devo, The Offspring, Saves the Day, deco, Alkaline Trio, Rob Halford, and Chris Shiflett as well as the Tim Pool band, and his new band called The Defiant.  He now has his own studio called Imposter Syndrum where he records, composes and collaborates. Pete is a powerhouse whose passion hear...

This episode features Dr. McMillan discussing her new book "Fascination with the devil-why women love emotionally dangerous men", as well as socio political issues on micro and macro levels. www.drdinamcmillan.com

Gary Chaffee’s career spanning over 50 years has had him traveling and teaching students worldwide, as well as being the Chairman for the percussion department at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. During that time, some of his students were Vinnie Colaiuta, JR Robinson, Steve Smith, Kenwood Dennard, and many others who went on to utilize Gary’s teachings in their own careers. He has also auth...

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This episode discusses freedom.  Quotes are from Julius Ruechel; "Words From the Dead" - How to lift Society from the ashes of postmodernism.  www.juliusruechel.com

This episode features prominent intellectual and media theorist, author, lecturer, professor, and musician Douglas Rushkoff, discussing A.I., its current or probable ramifications, and various areas of effect.  https://rushkoff.com He also hosts his own podcast called Team Human, echoing his book of the same name.  https://www.teamhuman.fm  

PETE ZELDMAN Pete Zeldman is a uniquely creative musician who is as original as he is iconoclastic in a sense.  I first met Pete many years ago and I had never heard an approach like his.  It's one thing to hear certain rhythmic events or certain textures. But to combine them and translate what one hears, and to do it live is another, especially the way that Pete layers them.  Pete has lived in th...

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