Singer / Songwriter Lauren 'Shay' DeMichiei joins me this week for a talk about her work, the Pittsburgh music scene, and the state of the music industry in general. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...
This week my friend Dee aka Bruiser Beep joins me for awesome talk about the art of performance, songwriting, being introverted extroverts and so much more! Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...
This week Heroineburgh is BACK with my friends Bridget Yeager, who plays heroine Arctica, and Alicia Lynn, who portrays villainess Sintilla in the live-action superheroine video series based in Pittsburgh. This is a really fun conversation and I'm stoked to share it with you all. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram...
On Episode 205 I sit down with Indie Rock / Alt Pop powerhouse The Summercamp. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook...
My friends Los Vampiros Amarillos join me in the studio today to chat about Van Halen, their personal views on the state of the current PGH music scene, Slipknot, their new album, and plenty more! It's an entertaining and insightful conversation. I think you're gonna like it! :-) PS: If you don't want to sit through the extended intro and listener questions you can jump to the 13:00 mark for the beginning of the conversation with the Los Vampiros Amarillos. ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit...
My friend and stand up comedian Day Bracey of the Drinking Partners Podcast returns to the show to discuss Fresh Fest Beer Fest and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! PS: If you don't want to sit through the extended intro and listener questions you can jump to the 18:00 mark for the beginning of the conversation with Day. Just a heads up! --------------------------------------- LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify LISTEN ON APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-...
This week I sit down with my friend Cody Cody Jones for an in-depth talk what drives us to continue making music, staying focused, and his new album "Follow Your Heart and You'll End Up Alone". Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! PS: If you don't want to sit through the extended intro and listener questions you can jump to the 15:00 mark for the beginning of the conversation with Cody. Just a heads up! --------------------------------------- **NEW INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-inst...
This week I sit down with Brett Shumaker of Don't Let the Scene Go Down on Me! Collective & The Mr. Roboto Project for lots of cool talk about the current state of Pittsburgh DIY, the business of booking shows and doing what you do because you genuinely love doing it. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! PS: If you don't want to sit through the extended intro and listener questions you can jump to the 27:00 mark for the beginning of the conversation with Brett. Just a heads up! --------...
Holy smokes! I made it to 200 episodes!!! Join me as I tell a story about growing up surrounded by artwork, heavy metal, video games, racism, bullying, criminal activities and so much more. This is my story aka How curiosity curates creativity aka How Mortal Kombat changed my life. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! Recorded LIVE at Podcast Night at The Tolma with special guest Toddy of the THRIFTY Podcast. --------------------------------------- **NEW INSTAGRAM!: http://bit.ly/2TwfZ9M SP...
This week I sit down with my friends Dylan and Rob from the band Kiwano Sour about finding bandmates on the internet, staying artistically prolific and their new album set to release online this Valentines Day, February 14th. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! PS: If you don't want to sit through the intro and listener questions you can jump to the 18:00 mark for the beginning of the conversation with Dylan and Rob. Just a heads up! --------------------------------------- **NEW INSTAGRAM!...
This week I sit down with my friends Chelsea and Marie aka Sad Girls Aquatics Club for a talk about making music with your friends, the power of collaboration, Taco Bell and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! PS: If you don't want to sit through the intro and listener questions you can jump to the 18:00 mark for the beginning of the conversation with Chelsea and Marie. Just a heads up! --------------------------------------- **NEW INSTAGRAM!: http://bit.ly/2TwfZ9M SPOTIFY: ht...
This week I sit down with my friend Ashlee Green for a talk about making zines, doing yoga, checking your ego, being a curious human being and plenty more. Ashlee is the Managing Editor at the Northside Chronicle and puts a lot of time and effort into sharing other peoples stories so I wanted to take this opportunity to share a little bit of hers. This was a really fun and super insightful conversation. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! PS: This episode has an unusually long intro where ...
This week I sit down with my friend Gregg Harrington of the Neon Brainiacs podcast for a talk about Horror Movies, Video Games, Hardcore and so much more. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! Catch Start The Beat and Neon Brainiacs LIVE this Friday, January 25, 2019, alongside Ghoul on Ghoul and Thrifty at Podcast Night at The Tolma. More info here: http://bit.ly/2U116fi --------------------------------------- SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOGLE: https://...
PART TWO! This week I sit down with my friend Sid Riggs for a chat about developing new talent and his time spent playing music and producing bands over the years. Spending the majority of his professional career as a musician in Los Angeles, Sid has worked with a lot of different artists over the years and offers some great insight into the "biz" based on his experiences living in the belly of the beast. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! Link to PART ONE: http://bit.ly/2RQo2k1 ---------...
Solo Dolo this week and answering some listener questions including: My personal goals for 2019. My favorite new restaurants. Best Hip-Hop albums of 2018. My feelings on nobody taking Rap-Rock "seriously" and plenty, plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's do the podcast thing or whatever. Special Shoutouts to THRIFTY Podcast! Catch Start The Beat LIVE on Jan 25 at Podcast Night at the Tolma. --------------------------------------- SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG ...
This week I sit down with my friend Sid Riggs for a chat about developing new talent and his time spent playing music and producing bands over the years. Spending the majority of his professional career as a musician in Los Angeles, Sid has worked with a lot of different artists over the years and offers some great insight into the "biz" based on his experiences living in the belly of the beast. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! --------------------------------------- SPOTIFY: https://sp...
IT'S ALMOST 2019. TIME TO GET YOUR S**T TOGETHER! I see too many talented artists not getting work and too many local businesses with terrible branding. WHY IS THIS AN ISSUE?!?! This week I sit down with the Founder/Owner of Apis Mead & Winery, Dave Cerminara and Pittsburgh based Visual Artist JOKTAN for a discussion about the ways local businesses can collaborate with local artists to improve their branding & marketing. We also discuss various ways that local artists can reach out to po...
Here it is! Everyone has an opinion. Let's make this noisy room a little louder with my TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2018! ;-) 1. NIGHT VERSES - From The Gallery Of Sleep 2. RIVERS OF NIHIL- Where Owls Know My Name 3. DAUGHTERS - You Won't Get What You Want 4. U.S. GIRLS - In A Poem Unlimited 5. JUDAS PRIEST - Firepower 6. ROLO TOMASSI - Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It 7. SCALLOPS HOTEL - Sovereign Nose Of Your Arrogant Face 8. THE SOFT MOON - Criminal 9. MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND - A Million and One 10. VEI...
WHAT IN THE FLAPJACKIN FLIPFLOPS DO MUSIC & FOOD HAVE IN COMMON?!?! A LOT. According to me anyways... This week I discuss the art and business of cooking and the parallels it shares with the world of independent music. Featuring a new super rad panel of culinary/musician/artist friends from the Pittsburgh area. Dingo Ngo - Onion Maiden Broox Brooks - Riparian & also Onion Maiden John Huxley - Jakethehawk --------------------------------------- SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: htt...
Hey. Wanna hear some jokes n'at? This week I sit down with John Dick Winters for a conversation about the world of stand-up and the recently launched Burning Bridges Comedy Club. --------------------------------------- SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/2ww5bRV STITCHER: https://bit.ly/2slB0s3 TUNEIN: https://bit.ly/2xrVzrJ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2AeYsvB FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/startthebeatpodcast www.therealsikes.com...
What the heck is going on with Rock music?!?! Join me as I sit down with Abby Krizner of Pittsburgh radio station 105.9 the X and Indie Hip-Hop duo BBGuns for a discussion about the current state of "Rock" music and where we all think things are going with it. --------------------------------------- SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/2ww5bRV STITCHER: https://bit.ly/2slB0s3 TUNEIN: https://bit.ly/2xrVzrJ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2AeYsvB FACEBOO...
This week I sit down with Pittsburgh DIY Legend Mike Seamans for a thoughtful and unbiased discussion about the role that politics should play in the world of music and why you should probably consider voting. Especially if you plan on wearing band merch with "edgy" political commentary. Mike also shares some awesome stories from his past in the Pittsburgh music scene and travels abroad! --------------------------------------- SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOG...
This week I discuss the art and business of cooking and the parallels it shares with the world of independent music. Featuring a diverse panel of culinary friends from the Pittsburgh area. Matt Christie - Owner / Executive Chef at Streets On Carson Jamie Schubert - Production Manager at Feed The Scene Steve LaRosa - Chef at Umami & Entrepreneur --------------------------------------- SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/2ww5bRV STITCHER: htt...
Heroineburgh is a Superheroine live-action series based in Pittsburgh, PA with all-original characters and stories. This week I sit down with two of the actresses Christina Santavicca and Stephanie Wallace for a discussion about their roles in the series and some upcoming events. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! HEROINEBURGH WEBSITE: http://www.heroinebur gh.com --------------------------------------- SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOGLE: https://bit.l...
NO TIME TO WASTE! This week I sit down with fellow artist and workaholic Shy Kennedy for a super awesome talk about biting off more than most can chew but loving every minute of it. Shy is involved in a lot of different things that tap into various aspects of the music scene and we dig deep into her thoughts on Pittsburgh, playing in bands, running a DIY record label, organizing festivals and everything in between. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! Descendants of Crom music event: http:/...
LET THE CREAM COMMENCE! This week I sit down with Brian Urban and Jeffrey Joseph for a talk about video games, drinking, charity and CREAM! These two are hosting the CREAM CUP this Saturday in September 1st for Extra Life ( https://www.extra-life.org/ ) and playing Mario Kart (The Drinking Game) for charity via twitch.tv/creamteam . Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/2ww5bRV STITCHER: https://bit.ly/2s...
Beer! Electronic music! Memes! This week I sit down with John Paul Zigterman for a talk about all of the above and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/2ww5bRV STITCHER: https://bit.ly/2slB0s3 TUNEIN: https://bit.ly/2xrVzrJ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2sr7Q9Z www.therealsikes.com Start The Beat is part of the Epicast family. Learn all about us at www.epicastnetwork.com...
Weddings! Social Media! Galaxy Quest! ROCK AND ROLL! This week I sit down with the guys in Smokey Bellows for a talk that goes off the rails more than once or twice... However, I still managed to learn a lot about the band and their new album "Devil" scheduled for release on August 17th. I had a lot of fun. These dudes are awesome. You'll dig 'em. Sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT! SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2MZsmrq APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/2ww5bRV STITCHER: htt...
TIME FOR A SWITCH UP! If you follow me outside of this podcast you may have caught me on an episode of I'll Call You Right Back hosted by this weeks guest, Chad Medved. I had a really good time on his show so it only felt right to have him on mine. Join us for a talk about his recent experiences breaking into stand up comedy, the perils of keeping up with mens fashion, drinking sparkling water and loads more. Sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT! APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOOGLE: https:/...
I wasn't quite too sure what to expect when I invited the party animal personas of Stone Cold Killer over my house on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It turns out they're pretty laid back guys when not on a stage melting faces and hearts with their savage Rock n Roll. Join us for a hysterical and insightful conservation about their history as a band, life outside of the band and playing/marketing straight up ROCK music in 2018. Sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT! APPLE: http://apple.co/1MXMNSG GOO...
