Start The Beat Podcast

For the 19th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with Adam from the website pittpunk.org and had a nice talk about his website, the "scene", the D.I.Y. community and everything that comes along with with decades of punk rock blood flowing through your veins. Sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT!

For the 18th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my friend Dylan and learned first hand how beer and podcasts don't mix. He brought a couple of his boys over as well. We talk about Tinder, unjustified beefs with people, Lana Del Rey, Brand New and MORE! It's a wild one. We'll all just have to wait and see what happens... Sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT!

For the 17th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my friend Caleb for a conversation about writing short stories and hating your day-job. To be completely honest I haven't even listened to this episode since we recorded it so whatever. We'll all just have to wait and see what happens... Sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT!

For the 16th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my friend Genevieve for a conversation about podcasting, painting and all other sorts of creative jibber-jabber. She runs a website called www.apcollector.net and she does lots of cool stuff and I'm bad at typing these introductions so just sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT!

For the 15th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my friend Cameren for a talk about the ups and downs of being in bands, the new ninja turtles movie and figuring out what the hell we're supposed to be doing with our lives now that we're "adults" or whatever... Sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT!

For the 14th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my friend John and had a cool conversation about making art, playing in bands, collecting records and somehow I even manage to continue my ongoing trend of talking to people who at one point in time wanted to be goth... Sit back, relax and lets START THE BEAT!

For the 13th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my friend Wyatt and talked about everything that you would probably expect us to talk about like being goth teenagers and being in bands and how being a grown up stinks. We also get into his recent dive into the world of wrestling and how all of that came into fruition. It's pretty awesome and there's only one way to find out about it people......

For the 12th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my new friend Michelle and we got to know each other a little better all while a microphone was recording us. Everyone does that right? Totally not awkward or anything... What came out of it was actually a pretty solid conversation about childhood, growing up, finding "the scene", the ups and downs of doing freelance artwork, alternative subcul...

For the 11th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my good friend Christmas for a conversation about bad teenage haircuts, Chicago, Taco Bell, Juggalos, ringworm, retail life, awkward fetishes and just trying to stay positive & productive as a reasonable mature adult in a world full of so much chaos. Where is this bumpy road going to take us you ask? There's only one way to find out people... S...

For the 10th episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my friend Ashley for a conversation about growing up with metalhead parents, being the goth cheerleader and struggling to stay passionate about the things you care about most while also trying to pursue a career in them. Will we figure out all of life's secrets or just be left with even more questions than we started off with?? There's only one...

For the eighth episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my buddy Chris for a low key conversation about music in general and just how much of a positive impact it can really have on your life! It's all good vibes, good tunes & good talks this week and I would be surprised if all of you didn't take something positive from this conversation. There's only one way to find out though... START THE BEAT!

For the seventh episode of #startthebeat I sat down with my friend Cody aka Stillborn Identity and found out that the two of us have a lot of things in common. This discovery led to a really cool conversation about being socially awkward indie rappers, having too many hobbies and never having enough time in a day. Will we find a way to work through it all together or forever be slaves to the DIY s...

For the sixth episode of START THE BEAT I sat down with my Uncle Timmy aka Aunt Tina (who is the only member of my family that I still willingly speak to) for a conversation about rolling with the punches of life and pursuing your dreams at any costs. We recorded this episode at his apartment in New York City where he is currently living while finishing the writing process for a book about our cra...

For the fifth episode of START THE BEAT I sat down with my favorite warrior JT aka Overlord Brom of the band Dethlehem for a good, lengthy talk about discovering heavy metal, playing heavy metal and just being heavy metal in general while maintaining a sense of humor about it all. Lots of other crap gets talked about as well and if you're curious theres only one true way to find out... START THE B...

For the fourth episode of my new-ish podcast I sat down with my homeboy Matt for a little chit chat about always having to much on your plate and being too much of a control freak to let anyone but you find a way to manage all of it. Will we work through these issues together or spiral into a whirlwind of general negativity and bitterness? Only one way to find out... START THE BEAT!

For the third episode of my new podcast I sat down with my homeboy Jack for a laid back conversation about working during the day, rocking hard at night and grocery shopping with your significant other on Sundays. A solid conversation about finding "inner peace" in the simple things and just doing whatever makes you happy. Yeesh... This sounds like it might actually be a genuinely positive convers...

For the second episode of my new podcast I sat down with my friendly pal Tim for an intense conversation about being a promotor with goals & aspirations bigger than your average DIY joe. We also talk about the struggles of being an artist and getting your name "out there" countered with some potential solutions to these problems. (We're still working it out ourselves so don't take it from us) Defi...

For the first episode of my new podcast I sat down with my good friend Josh for a lovely conversation about some of our most memorable "first time" experiences. The conversation goes everywhere you might expect and further... Punk Rock, Weird Porn and growing up are just a few of things we talk about in this intimate one on one conversation.