The one and only Da Buttonpusha is in the building! We had a great conversation about promoting shows, building your brand, how the Pittsburgh Hip-Hop scene has changed over the years and so much more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit...
Mar 03, 2020•55 min•Ep. 298
My dude Luther Cosmo Ickes of brillobox is in the building! We had a great talk about life, business, growth and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 297
NA1AM is in the building! We had a really great conversation about the current state of Rap & Hip-Hop, his origins as an artist, and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startt...
Feb 27, 2020•46 min•Ep. 296
The Moat Rats are my friends and they make nice music. Join us for a conversation about friendship, farts and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE:http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 295
The homie Dan Koshute is in the building for an awesome conversation about songwriting, performing and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 294
Pat Bruener of Bankrupt Bodega joins us to discuss his passion for photography, building a brand, the power of networking and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 293
Action Camp is a super rad band and fun people to chat with. They're on the show today to discuss new music, their history as a band and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 292
My friend Brittney Chantele is in the studio to talk about her creative origins, growing as an artist with her new album, rollercoasters and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! PS: Don't miss Brittney Chantele Album Release - 2/22 in Pittsburgh! MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/31OIa8K ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: ht...
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 291
My friends Stone Cold Killer join me today on the show for a chat about new music, growing up, funny smells, their favorite movies and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 290
Today we time travel 65 million years into the past with the pre-historic punk rock cuties in F**k Yeah, Dinosaurs! Also, be sure to stop by www.dinopunks.com and & http://www.igg.me/at/fyd to pre-order their new album on vinyl and stuff. ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit....
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 289
My friend Lexa Terrestrial joins me on the show for an awesome conversation about life, creativity, health, business and everything else in between. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 288
LET'S GET SPOOKY! Join us for my conversation with Thrifty Podcast, Ghoul on Ghoul, and Cameron Schmidt recorded live last month at Redfishbowl Studios. The recording was part of our Friday The 13th Holiday Party and has us analyzing the strange world of haunted paintings and plenty of other "haunted" things. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google ST...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 287
Songwriter and producer Huge Palmer joins me for an awesome chat about creativity, productivity and finding your voice as an artist. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 286
My friends Richie and Mike of the band Flower Crown join me for an awesome discussion about the creative process behind their songwriting, growing up, friendship, inspiration and everything else in between. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http:...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 285
Very stoked to present this live episode with my friends in Neon Brainiacs and Queens of NC-17 posted in its full, bloody, booby and uncensored glory. Recorded last month on Friday The 13th at Redfishbowl Studios, the episode explores the Friday The 13th franchise as the Brainiacs review / discuss their favorite kill scenes and the Queens review / discuss their favorite sex scenes from the films. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spo...
Jan 21, 2020•44 min•Ep. 284
My dudes Jamie, Travis, and Mike of Neo Trash Video join me on the show for a fun chat about the wonderful world of B-Grade cinema and their mission to spread schlock to the masses! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-ins...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 283
Becki and Jenn of Garter Shake are on the show discussing friendship, grown-ups with guitars, the power of rock & roll, and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 282
Brightside is a cool guitar band with nice people and tight songs. We discuss their past 10 years being in and out of the Pittsburgh scene as well as the new music they have coming out and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 281
Jana Lee Macheca of First Angel Media joins me for a fun chat about pursuing your passions, supporting your friends and everything else rad about the local music scene. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 280
My friends Kelly and Justin play in a cool band called PACK. We had a cool conversation about their origins, growing up in the music scene and finding your place in all of the chaos. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO: Don't miss Pack, Dinosoul and Sikes and the New Violence JAN 18 at Black Forge Coffee House II - McKees Rocks! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 279
Derek Minto and Nate Hall join me on the show to discuss the upcoming 5 Year Anniversary of the Secondhand Sketch Comedy Group happening January 10th and 11th at Arcade Comedy Theater! We also dig into the art of sketch comedy, it's parallels with other performance arts and get a little insight on their personal experiences working in the comedy world. Sit back, relax and lets Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-spotify APPLE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-apple G...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 278
My friends Chay Marshall and Mike Fisher join me on the show for a chat about life, art and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...
Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 277
Isaiah Ross of @jackswingpgh @brightsidepgh and @rowdypgh joins me today for a super fun and awesome conversation about growing up in the Pittsburgh music scene, finding your voice as an artist, his plans for the future and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 276
Pick Patek joins us to discuss his journey as a musician and being an independent artist in 2019. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Dec 19, 2019•47 min•Ep. 275
HEY NERDS! The homies of Pittsburgh Retro Gaming are in the house to discuss retro games, growing up and building a community on your own terms. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 274
A thriving local entertainment scene is nothing without a thriving local print shop. I recently sat down with the one and only Josh Snider of Flower City Printmakers for a conversation all about starting your own business, building a brand, being a part of your community and making great friends along the way! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 273
Identity X join me on the show for a chat all about their new album, the underground Rock scene and plenty more. I've known these guys for a very long time and they're always fun to chat with. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 272
Katie O is a very nice person who I think is pretty dang cool. She is a radio personality over at BIG 104.7 & 105.9 The X. In her "free time", she also hosts a podcast called Scene Unheard that focuses on the Pittsburgh music scene. Join us for a super fun conversation about life, personal goals, local music, good food and everything else in between. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 271
Julia & Nicole of Radiant Strings join me for a super fun episode all about their journey of becoming professional musicians and keeping classical music relevant in the modern era. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 270
Ky Vöss is an electronic music producer and talented human being who is very nice and fun to talk to. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! More Interviews: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat More Ky Vöss: https://spoti.fi/2KVomt3 ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 269
