Start The Beat Podcast

Skies of Terra join me for a super fun chat about songwriting, friendship, starting a band, how to eat ramen incorrectly and plenty more!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.   Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded in February and any events discussed in this conversation may have...

The guys in The Redlines join me for a chat about Rock & Roll, finding your place in the scene, making music with your friends and everything in between.   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably.   Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded in February and any events discussed in this conver...

The boyz in Lotus Kid join me for a chat about growing up through Myspace, the evolution of Pop Punk, friendship and everything in between.  https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably. Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded in February and any events discussed in this conversation may have pos...

Join me for an awesome conversation with Todd Porter of The Cheats, Eviction and Sinners & Saints Tattoo about growing up in the early days of the Pittsburgh Punk & Metal scene, playing in bands, starting a business, being a dad and everything in between.   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat   Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts probably...

Songwriter and life of the party Bjordan is on the show today for a super fun chat about bringing your ideas to life. 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.

Johnny Mase recently came by the studio and we had a great talk about the underground Hip Hop / Rap scene, finding your voice, building a brand 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.

My dude Jake Munson Nelson of Post Mortal Possession & Repulsive Creation is on the show for a rad talk about life, love, death metal and everything in between. 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.

Lauren Rearick of The Grey Estates and Nylon Mag joins me for a super fun conversation about music journalism, the local scene, building a career and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat

The homie Sierra Sellers is in the house! We had an awesome conversation about her come up, inspirations, creative process, new music and PLENTY more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat

My friends and conductors of grindcore chaos E.F.6 are in the building! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled. Our apologies for any confusion. Please be sure to follow E.F.6 for updates on these events. https://www.therealsikes.com/starttheb...

My friends in Jakethehawk join me for a few beers and a chat about rockin', rollin' and everything in between. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   Disclaimer / Update: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago and any events discussed in this conversation may have possibly been postponed or canceled. Our apologies for any confusion. Please be sure to follow Jakethehawk for updates on these...

Alan Welding of Pittsburgh Music Magazine is in the building! We had a great talk about life, building your brand, networking in the music industry and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   https://www.therealsikes.com/startthebeat

Independent hip-hop artist/producer Gallo Locknez is in the building to talk shop on working in the underground music scene 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/sta...

My friends in Pittsburgh based Post-Doom/Sludge Metal band Horehound join me in the studio for a conversation about the evolution of their band, bringing the local scene together, songwriting 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...

Derick Reid & Jared Carns of Some Die Nameless are in the building for an awesome talk about promoting shows, the local scene, getting old and plenty more! The episode goes up tomorrow at 9:30 AM. Don't miss 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/startthebea...

Singer / Songwriter Hunty Lytes is in the building to chat about his journey as an independent musician 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...

It's a celebration! Join me for Episode 300 featuring a super fun discussion with my friends and returning guests Louis Snyder of Death Metal band Riparian and Toddy Tondera of the one and only THRIFTY Podcast . 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-app...

Joziah Council joins me for an awesome discussion about finding your voice, building your brand, navigating the underground music scene and so much 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...

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:...

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

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://b...

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 YOU...

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 IN...

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/s...

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...