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Start The Beat Podcast

Brian Sikes Howe•www.therealsikes.com
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Documenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. One artist at a time. Hosted by Brian Sikes Howe.
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Episodes

Doll Trap (Episode 539)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 539

Lake Verity (Episode 538)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 538

Redcoin (Episode 537)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 537

Abstract Theory (Episode 536)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 536

Little Giant (Episode 535)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 535

Death Comes Lifting (Episode 534)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 534

Myztery (Episode 533)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jun 18, 2025•59 min•Ep. 533

Kicked In The Head By A Horse (Episode 532)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 532

Uncle Slammy (Episode 531)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 531

Mia Z (Episode 530)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

May 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 530

NOCASINO (Episode 529)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

May 21, 2025•59 min•Ep. 529

PGH Pride In The Pit (Episode 528)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

May 14, 2025•46 min•Ep. 528

Arc Of Violence (Episode 527)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

May 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 527

Buscrates (Episode 526)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 526

Uprising (Episode 525)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 525

Joey Molinaro (Episode 524)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 524

millie DREAD (Episode 523)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 523

Jim O’Brien (Episode 522)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min

Dave Stewart (Episode 521)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 521

Sachem Orenda (Episode 520)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 520

Tastes Like Music (Episode 519)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 519

Genital Shame (Episode 518)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 518

Plaguewielder (Episode 517)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Feb 19, 2025•57 min•Ep. 517

Find Ethel (Episode 516)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat. Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 516

LUNR ECCOS (Episode 515)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat. Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 515

Todd Christian (Episode 514)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jan 29, 2025•52 min•Ep. 514

My Manifesto (Episode 513)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 513

Travis Weidow (Episode 512)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 513

Caleb Kopta (Episode 511)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat . Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 511

Dream The Heavy (Episode 510)

Welcome to Start The Beat—a podcast documenting the Pittsburgh music scene's past, present, and future. This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Links available at https://briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat. Start The Beat is proudly sponsored by Hellbender Vinyl.

Dec 18, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 510
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