Breakfast with Vinnie!

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Episode 49 - Sobriety and Clarity

This episode explores the deeper meaning of sobriety — as a state of clear, present, and intentional living. Vinnie emphasizes how mental clarity and spiritual connect

May 3
8 min

Episode 48 - Special Guest Dweezil Zappa

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 comp

May 3
52 min

Episode 47 - Special Guest Sheila E.

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

Feb 19
58 min

Episode 46 - Special Guest Mike Clark

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

Jan 18
1 h 09 min

Episode 45 - Aftermath A Line Crossed

Sep 16 2025
4 min

Episode 44 - Special Guest Harvey Mason

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. T

Jun 1 2025
1 h 08 min

Episode 43 - The Dairy Girl Diaries. Family Farms In Crisis.

In this conversation, Stephanie Moreda-Arend discusses the challenges facing dairy farmers in Point Reyes, California, particularly the impact of NGOs and legal regulatio

May 13 2025
36 min

Episode 42 - Special Guest Bill Schnee

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

Mar 14 2025
1 h 26 min

Episode 41 - Through The Rearview Mirror

In this conversation, Vinnie reflects on the importance of looking back at life experiences to gain wisdom and perspective. He discusses the value of commu

Mar 12 2025
10 min

Episode 40 - Sensationalism

This episode talks about sensationalism contextually.

Nov 14 2024
13 min

Episode 39 - Special Guest Dr. Mattias Desmet

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 psy

Jun 16 2024
57 min

Episode 38 - Special Guest Bruce Becker

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 un

May 21 2024
1 h 04 min

Episode 37 - Special Guest Dr. Tess Lawrie

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 spe

Apr 30 2024
56 min

Episode 36 - The Lost Art Of Listening

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

Mar 29 2024
17 min

Episode 35 - Special Guest David Foster.

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 4

Feb 22 2024
1 h 00 min

Episode 34-Special Guest Bill Bruford

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 aspe

Dec 30 2023
1 h 02 min

Episode 33 - Special Guest David ’Avocado’ Wolfe

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 seve

Nov 20 2023
1 h 11 min

Episode 32 - Special Guest Pete Parada

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

Oct 16 2023
1 h 18 min

Episode 31 - Special Guest Dr. Dina McMillan Part Two!

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 mic

Sep 11 2023
1 h 22 min

Episode 30 - Special Guest - Gary Chaffee.

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 Ber

Aug 20 2023
1 h 00 min

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What listeners say

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This podcast is what a podcast can ideally be: a host talking about whatever he wants to talk about, because he’s earned the right to do so. When he sticks to music, in particular drumming, and things related either directly or indirectly to the music business, “Breakfast With Vinnie” is a very insightful listen. Some episodes, in particular the shorter ones which are essentially thought-pieces or topical essays, can be astoundingly insightful, if not touching. His tribute to Chick Corea stands out in that way. It’s worth listening to more than once. When Vinnie and his guests veer into politics, philosophy and social issues, however, it’s anybody’s guess what’s about to happen. At times it can get a bit awkward, if not cringeworthy, in its simplicity and naïveté. This can happen, for example, when subjects like the US Constitution come up (no, it’s not the best thing out there, and its inherent 18th-century flaws are one of the reasons why the American political system, and American society more generally, are now ungovernable and the US is quickly reaching a pre-revolutionary state of disorder and disintegration). The recent interview with David Wolfe is an example of this freewheeling format veering off the road and dangerously close to a ditch. There was exactly zero self-interrogation or questioning of what Wolfe thinks about the way the world works, neither by himself nor Vinnie. While Wolfe obviously knows a lot about health and nutrition, he started to sound like Bill Maher after a few joints and a shot of vinegar when he left his wheelhouse. Vinnie’s relatable, small-town Pennsylvania-boy style usually keeps him from becoming overbearing or straying too far, but that’s also likely what keeps him from challenging people who occasionally spout obvious nonsense. Maybe Vinnie should do a little exploring by finding a political scientist, sociologist, or historian who also plays the drums so they can mix it up a little bit with more valuable insights on things not related to music and drumming, while letting Vinnie shine while talking about what he knows best. Then get back to the podcast’s sweet-spot by talking about music and the musician’s life with people like John McLaughlin and Gary Chafee…

MilesPicasso · Jan 2024

The only podcast of one person rambling you should ever listen to. Amazing insights on the broader picture of music. Thank you ❤️

Niles36251 · Feb 2023

I like how you focus on the positive character qualities of individuals and how that transcends the music business or any other business we the listeners are engaged in. I love drumming, but the content of your podcast makes me want to be the best fruit cutter at Publix Supermarkets that I can be while being disciplined at practicing my snare drum at home. Thank you for sharing your experiences as a top notch drummer and the interactions with those in the music industry, and connecting the dots for us.

Deltona Steve · Dec 2020

Hosted by a drummer regarded as one of the finest living musicians; this podcast is truly a joy for the thoughtful musician. Whether or not you are a drummer, you’ll likely enjoy the rhapsodic meanderings of Mr. Coliata’s train of though on topics directly and indirectly musical. I am very much looking forward to new episodes! Enjoy!

Joser2112 · Oct 2020

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