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Get inside the mind of Jonathan Mendez. Jonathan covers a wide range of topics that include music, sports, travel and the everyday adventures of a millennial.

Jonathan Mendez


    • Aug 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Beat of My Drum

    Singer/Songwriter Michelle Carrasco-Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 67:54


    Michelle talks about her musical upbringing and her journey to becoming a wedding and special event performer. She also plays some of her favorite cover songs and originals. 

    Summer Vacay Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 37:43


    J Mendez talks about his 2022 Summer vacation in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. His second time in Mexico, was one everything he had hoped for, and more...

    Texas Country Artist - Gavin Story

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later May 12, 2022 52:17


    Texas Country Artist, Gavin Story discusses his music career, his South Texas influences and his goals for the future as a singer/songwriter. 

    Brew Knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 49:02


    I interview Joshua Walker from the Bakery Pub in Lytle, Texas. We discuss the business story; IPA industry; and take some taste tests of different beers. 

    The Dating Doc

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 45:13


    I interview the Dating Doc. He is the owner of the  #1 San Antonio based company specializing in date coaching, video speed dating, social events, relationship advice, and so much more. 

    Hip Hop Artist Lyric

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 50:49


     I chat with the talented 20 year old hip hop artist, Lyric from San Antonio, Texas. His music is streaming on all platforms. 

    Los Duendes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 10:56


    The mischievous little men terrorize a single mother. Inspired by true stories. 

    Goyo The Boxer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 37:22


    I interview 20 year old professional boxer, Gregory "Goyo" Morales from San Antonio, Texas.  He holds an impressive 13-0 record with 8 knockouts. We talk about his most recent victory; his favorite things about the sport; and stories about adversity has face along the way. 

    Texas Game Warden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 69:55


    I interview Texas Game Warden, Ellis Powell. We discuss details of his profession ;  the risks of the job; and his time on the television show, Lone Star Law.

    Reign Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 48:10


    I interview owner and founder of Reign Strength, Aaron Gonzalez. We discuss his road to success in  business. He also explains what he thinks it takes to level up to new heights as a gym owner. 

    The Disappearance of Maria Llamas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 54:54


    Interview with Margie LLamas, the daughter of Maria Llamas; who went missing on November 20th, 2016. Margie provides all of the details of the active missing persons case and what we can do to help find her mother.

    Vegas During a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 38:08


    I talk in detail about overcoming by greatest fear during my trip to Las Vegas. I also share  stories about my big win; guys night; and how being dumb can almost get you ran over. 

    UFO and Alien Abductions (Interview w Ken Jordan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 60:48


    I interview retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Ken Jordan. He is the director of The Mutual UFO Network in Texas. We discuss UFOs, Alien Abduction and what is in store for our future...

    A Haunting on Pearson Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 20:18


    Scary Story 1, October 3 Part Series

    Friday Night Lights w/ Coach Martinez from Natalia,Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 61:35


    Season 2 Episode 2An in depth interview with head football coach and athletic director for the Natalia Mustangs. We discuss coaching during the pandemic ; the lessons the students learn from athletics ; discuss a controversy from a previous game.

    Find Your Purpose w/ John Garza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 68:12


    I interview John Garza about his cross country bike ride as he takes us through his journey from coast to coast. He talk about the risks he took; the purpose for the trip; and other amazing stories from the ride with his friend. Be on the look out for his book that will available soon. 

    The Disappearance of Patty Vaughan (Interview w/ Sister, Jeannie Liams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 59:25


    An in depth interview with Jeannie Liams, the sister of Patty Vaughan. We discuss and look into a 25 year old cold case from the South Texas area. “The Disappearance of Patty Vaughan”.

    Run Local w/ Alli Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 53:04


    I am thrilled to get to speak to Alli Welch, the founder of Run Local. Alli talks about what running means to her; her business model ; and what she hopes to accomplish with the future of running in South Texas.

    Selestial Alcoser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 68:46


    I interview the talented pop and country singer Selestial Alcoser, from Somerset, Texas. We discuss her life as a musician in quarantine, her upcoming album; and she plays some songs for her fans. 

    Rodriguez BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 30:10


    I speak to Mike Rodriguez from Lampasas, TX. He talks about his grilling techniques for beginners, his basic but tasty “SPG” seasoning, and his future plans in the BBQ industry. 

    Solis Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 47:31


    I talk to the Solis Brothers from Castroville, Texas. Eddie (20) and Christian (17), talk about their bond as brothers, challenges they have faced, and they play some songs for their fans. 

    The Great Reset of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 25:17


    My take on our current situation and the global phenomenon we are living in that I call a reset of life.  

    The Life and Times of Kobe Bryant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 41:26


     The Life and Times of Kobe Bryant. I talk about the basketball legend; the family man; and the global icon. 

    Nashville Star with Gabe Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 99:04


    I interview country artist Gabe Garcia. We discuss his career; his appearance on Nashville Star; and his friendship with Jon Pardi. We also talk about the challenges he has faced in the music business.

    Luna Nueva Choreography

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 42:58


    I sit down and chat with professional choreographer, Lorena Luna out of San Antonio, Texas. She talks about her passion for dancing, and her business in the Quince and Sweet 16 industry as a choreographer. 

    Ringside Greg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 25:34


    I speak to the program manager for combative sports in Texas, Greg Alvarez. Ringside Greg has been working for the Texas Department and Licensing for over 20 years. You have probably seen him ringside at some of the biggest events in the state that have featured Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez and others. Him and his team work to ensure the safety of the fighters as they go to battle. 

    Move, Fit, Live Your Dream with Nathan Gamez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 49:05


    Nathan Gamez, owner of Move Fit Live gym, talks about his journey to become a successful businessman before the age of 30. He also talks about the many failures he went through to reach his goal. He provides great advice to those looking to make the jump towards their goal. 

    Stories By The Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 33:08


    A collection of scary stories from our friends as we sit around a fire.

    Curious Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 54:42


    The Curious Twins talk about the haunted history of San Antonio, ghost tours, and their personal encounters with the paranormal. 

    Witchy Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 18:58


    The Mexican tale of La Lechuza, the witch bird. I talk about the history; eyewitness accounts and my personal encounter with the giant witch bird.

    New Artist: Nate De Leon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 42:48


    I sit and talk with up and coming Texas Country artist, Nate De Leon. He tell us about his encounter with Parker McCollum at Cheatham Street Warehouse ; his career in music so far; and he plays 4 songs for his fans.

    The Wedding Planner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 27:32


    Wedding planner, Whitney Howell, talks about the steps that you need to take when trying to plan "the perfect wedding." 

    Power Play w/ Adam from ATX

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 41:57


    Millennial Adam, talks about smart sports betting, Las Vegas, and his recent improbable win of 1 million dollars. 

    Tejano Forever w/ David Lee Garza

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 69:21


    I travel to Poteet Texas to interview the Godfather of Tejano Music, David Lee Garza. We discuss the influences of Los Musicales, legendary singers, and he plays a song for his fans.

    Remember Jessica w/ Blasa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 62:42


    I sit down with Blasa to talk about the life of her sister, the late Jessica Sanchez.

    More than Music w/ Luke Balencia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 40:32


    Singer/songwriter Luke Balencia talks about his hiatus from music; the inspiration behind "The Way We Leave It"; and plays a new song for his fans. 

    Pianoman Sanchez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 24:10


    Keyboard player Luis Sanchez stops by to talk about his career with Bidi Bidi Banda, life on the road, and his pre-show rituals. 

    The Running Guide w/ Keith Gartrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 22:20


    Long distance runner Keith Gartrell talks about his journey from his time in the military, civilian life, and the strong bond he has built with his wife while on the trails. He also provide tips for beginners on how to start your running journey today.

    When In Mexico (30th Birthday)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 28:40


    What is it really like in Mexico? I will talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of my trip to Guadalajara, Jalisco. Viva Mexico!

    Summer Side Hustles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 15:51


    Jonathan describes how to start your own side hustle and what it takes to maintain it. This summer is your opportunity to take action on fulfilling your dreams...and make some money. He also does a short segment about the NBA Finals and the first billionaire rapper.

    Summer Vacay On A Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 16:22


    This episode describes an affordable summer vacation trip to Florida. Take a trip with me as I stop in New Orleans and dive into the beautiful emerald green water in Destin, Florida.

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