Episodes

  • EP 85 NAVENE KOPERWEIS ( ENTHEOS )
    Dec 15 2025
    My guest this week is Navene Koperweis, drummer of the band Entheos. Navene has had an extensive career in metal playing with Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy, Animals as Leaders and Animosity. We caught up while Entheos was on their headlining North American tour in Toronto. If you want to support this podcast please join our Patreon! Austin Archey MixWave Drum Kit - https://mixwave.com/products/lorna-shore-austin-archey GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer
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    54 mins
  • EP 84 - AUSTIN ARCHEY (LORNA SHORE)
    Dec 1 2025
    This weeks guest is Austin Archey, drummer of Lorna Shore. We sat down while the band was in Toronto on tour supporting their album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me. We chat about the new album and emotional swings the band has taken on the last several releases, how the drums plays an integral role in their music as well as how much blast beats KICK ASS! Austin Archey MixWave Drum Kit - https://mixwave.com/products/lorna-shore-austin-archey GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • EP 83 JAMES BECK (KILLOTINE)
    Nov 11 2025
    This week I sat down with James Beck, drummer of Hamilton thrash unit Killotine! James is a beast of a player and the upwards momentum of Killotine since their inception last year is absolutely insane! Having only played a handful of gigs before heading to Wacken Open Air to represent Canada in the Wacken Metal Battle. Killotine is currently in the studio with new music coming at you next year! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • EP 82 NATHAN BULLA (INTERVALS)
    Jan 28 2025
    My guest this week is Nathan Bulla from the band INTERVALS! Very excited to be back and this was one of my favourite episodes to date. Nathan has had an incredible career and it was great to discuss the highs, lows and everything in between being a professional touring drummer. If you enjoy this episode please share with your friends, follow, share and tag us on instagram and spread the word about the podcast! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • EP 81 MIKE CAPUTO
    Jun 13 2024

    This week I am joined but the amazing Mike Caputo on the podcast. Mike and I sat down while I was on tour in Houston Texas for a chat about life, being touring musicians, his experience playing with Jobforacowboy amongst many other things. Mike is an incredible human and insane drummer so I hope you enjoy this episode.

    Please share this episode with your friends and check out our Patreon for more WTD Podcast content!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • EP 80 BEN TURK (GLORY HAMMER)
    May 29 2024

    My guest this week is the one and only Ben Turk, drummer of Glory Hammer!

    Ben is one of the most wonderful humans to talk to and quite inspiring with his unique point of view of his own playing as well as the writing process for the entire band. I caught up with Ben when Glory Hammer was on the Red, White and Hoots North American tour along side Twilight Force.

    I hope you enjoy our conversation and don't forget to like, subscribe and share with you friends!

    This week we also have a VERY special gift for all our Patreon members which is the TCI files for the snare used on Glory Hammer's most recent album 'Return to the Kingdom of Fife'. Become a member today and score this incredible drum sample for you'r next recording!

    CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS --> patreon.com/weretalkindrums

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    YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • EP 79 CRAIG TOUTANT ( MAPEX DRUMS CANADA )
    May 15 2024
    This week my guest is Craig Toutant. Not only does Craig have a vast experience with touring in bands behind the kit but also with the retail side of musical equipment and is the Mapex Drums Canada Artist Representative. This chat goes in depth on the artist relations side of the industry and some of the do's and dont's of getting noticed by such companies as Mapex along with some casual talks of being a working drummer. I hope you enjoy this episode and please comment any questions you may have and both myself and Craig will answer them for you! I ( Cory Hofing ) will be doing a FREE drum clinic May 22nd at Long & Mcquade Burlington! Hope to see you there! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • EP 78 MICHAEL "MOOSE" THOMAS ( KILL THE LIGHTS/ EX BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE)
    Mar 6 2024

    This week my guest is Moose, drummer of Kill the Lights and ex drummer and co founder of Bullet for My Valentine. Kill the Lights has a brand new album out March 8th called 'Death Melodies' out on fearless records. In this episode we discuss the writing process and production of the new records along with some of the history and his approach to the kit.

    If you like this episode please share on social media and join our patreon for early access to all upcoming episodes!

    Austin Archey MixWave Drum Kit - https://mixwave.com/products/lorna-shore-austin-archey

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    PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums

    MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com

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    YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast

    TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer

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    47 mins