Today I'm joined by my long-time friend Heather Taylor of BeforeTheCoffin for a very insightful and fun conversation about her wild world of post mortem restoration, old houses, social media, and everything else in between. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. Learn more about Heather here: https://linktr.ee/BeforeTheCoffin You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.briansikeshowe...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 358
Today I'm joined by my friend Blayne Smith. Blayne is a comedian, live streamer, heavy metal music reviewer at Banger TV, and an all-around pretty chill human being. Join us for a fun conversation about laughing and headbanging your way through the chaos of life. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. Learn more about Blayne here: http://www.metalcomedy.com/ You can also listen to more of my podcasts...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 357
Today I am joined by Natalie and Jason of the band Surefire. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 356
Today I am joined by singer, songwriter, and producer Logan Armstrong aka REALLIFEALWAYS. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 355
Today I sit down with my friend Chloe June for a fun and insightful chat about songwriting, performing, community, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can also find episodes and learn more about the show here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat
Nov 08, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 354
Today I sit down with Lincoln and Brendan of Demosplash. One of the largest and longest-running demoparties in North America showcasing demos live on original hardware, tech talks, workshops, and celebrations of retro gaming. We chat about the history of this event, their personal background in the scene, and plenty more! Demosplash 2020 will be online only 20-21 November 2020. More info at http://www.demosplash.org/ This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever else you...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 353
On Episode 352 my friend Jess Scutella joins me for a rad conversation about the wild ass world of tattooing, being an adult, the chaos of 2020, and plenty more! Also available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can also find episodes and learn more about the show here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 352
For Episode 351 I'm joined by friends Stefan and Kelly of Arkham Realty and Property Management for a fun and insightful conversation about the wild ass world of real estate, property management, and plenty more! Also available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can also find episodes and learn more about the show here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 351
For Episode 350 I'm joined by my good friend and Some Faith bandmate, Indigo Baloch for a fun chat about kindness, songwriting, our upcoming EP, and plenty more! Also available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can also find episodes and learn more about the show here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 350
Today I'm sitting down with Pittsburgh's "Lady of the Blues' Miss Freddye for a fantastic conversation about her life and spending over 25 years on the stage. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can also find episodes and learn more about the show here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat
Oct 20, 2020•57 min•Ep. 349
On Episode 348 we're literally just hanging out, having a few beers and talking country music with John of Jakethehawk, Chad of Riff Zealot, and even Stacey makes an appearance. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 348
My friend and fellow rapper Mike Parker joins me for Episode 347. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 347
On Episode 346 I'm joined by Flammable Animal for a really fun chat about songwriting, music promotion, friendship, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 346
On Episode 345 I'm joined by Alan Cassidy of The Black Dahlia Murder & Slugdge for a fun chat about playing death metal, staying productive in a pandemic, building fish tank televisions, and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 345
Joker and Zero of Pittsburgh Circus Arts Collaborative join me on Episode 344 for a really fun conversation about fire breathing, juggling, magic, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 344
My friend and Hip-Hop Artist / Promoter REASUN joins me on Episode 343 for a really great conversation about self-development, building up a community, staying focused on your passions, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 343
This week I'm joined by @lordbabybyron and @ase_snefru of @kidgauwd for a really great conversation about marketing, teamwork, friendship, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 342
My friend and fellow musician/podcaster Chris Fafalios of Punchline, PACK, Another Cheetah, and One Hit Thunder joins me this week via video chat for a super awesome episode! We had a blast chatting about work ethic, brand building, the neverending struggle of expensive gear that never seems to work 100% correctly, and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to...
Sep 02, 2020•58 min•Ep. 341
Today I'm joined by Filmmaker / Photographer Fernando De La Cruz of Fernando De La Cruz Films for a chat all about his creative journey working towards a full-time life behind the lens. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 340
My friend Tim Vitullo of the Tim Vitullo Band joins me on the show for a really awesome chat about songwriting, following your passions, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! You can also listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 339
Pittsburgh based Producer, Singer-Songwriter, and Audio Engineer, INEZ joins me in the studio for a super awesome talk about music production, growing up, songwriting, and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! Check out her awesome album here: https://inez412.bandcamp.com/album/voicemails-and-conversations Check out her crowdfunding campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/support-inez-s-next-big-steps#/ Listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.therealsikes.com/...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 338
My friends in Constant Hell join me in the studio for a chat about headbanging with your friends, chasing down beer sponsorships, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 337
My friend Patrick McElravy of 9 Stitch Method, Seethe, Brutal Business Ent, and like 2,000 other projects somehow found time in his chaotic schedule to throw back a few beers and bullshit on the mic for a really cool conversation. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 336
My friends in Melodic Post-Punk band Take Me With You join me via video-chat for a fun chat about staying productive through quarantine, new music, friendship, and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 335
The warriors of Dethlehem join me for a fantastic talk about dragons, swords, guitars, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 334
My dude Codi Newkirk from the local thrash metal band WHITETHRASH joins me via video chat for a nice talk about riffs, quarantine, life, and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 333
My friend Clinton Clegg of The Commonheart joins me on the show today for an awesome chat about songwriting and the origins/inspirations behind his band. We also dig into a variety of other topics such as heavy metal, Whitney Houston, remaining productive through quarantine, and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 332
My friend and fellow vlogger Trish Smith of 412nes is on the show today for a chat about local music, community, supporting your friends, and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Jun 23, 2020•58 min•Ep. 331
My friend Nikki Nailbomb of Nikki Nailbomb & the Amorphous Blob Orchestra joins me for a really cool chat about songwriting, promoting, community, and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 330
My friend Marcus Crawford of Rocky Dennis Face and Crawfo Productions is on the show chatting all about punk rock, video production, quarantine, Monster energy drinks, and plenty more. https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 329
