Start The Beat Podcast
488 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsDocumenting the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh music scene. One artist at a time. Hosted by Brian Sikes Howe.
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Derider - Start The Beat #236
August 08, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBMy super cool rock n' roller friends in Derider are in the studio to talk about music, art, partying and their upcoming album. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook
Los Vampiros Amarillos - Start The Beat #235
August 06, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThe gang in Los Vampiros Amarillos is back for another chat about rock n' roll, the PGH music scene, and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Dakota Horbaczek - Start The Beat #234
August 02, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBDakota Horbaczek of Devil Inside Records joins on the show today for a chat about networking, building your brand and sharing your passions with the world. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
String Machine - Start The Beat #233
July 30, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBDavid & Dylan from the band String Machine join me on the show today to chat about life, love, community and their new record. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Kelly Phillips - Start The Beat #232
July 25, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBKelly Phillips joins me on the show today for an awesome talk about heavy metal, podcasting, pursuing your passions and being an active part of your community. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Heroineburgh (Round 3) - Start The Beat #231
July 24, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBDevon Ragsdale and Serra Tonin of Heroineburgh are in the studio to update us on everything new going on in the Heroineburgh universe. New episodes, convention appearances, comics and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Brian Cottington - Start The Beat #230
July 23, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIndependent filmmaker and fellow podcast host Brian Cottington of The Cinema Psychos Show joins me on the show for a super fun talk about everything pop-culture. Past, present and future! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
BBGUNS - Start The Beat #229
July 18, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBLazy JP & Barz Blackman of BBGUNS join me on the show for a great talk about Hip Hop, Tour Life, Video Games, Ramen Bowls, and their new album. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Hearken - Start The Beat #228
July 16, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 43 MBDonny & Greg of Hearken join me on the show for an awesome talk about the importance of communication, navigating the DIY music scene, their favorite smells, public swimming pools and plenty more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Jerry Mulligan & Julia Mulligan - Start The Beat #227
July 11, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBJerry Mulligan & Julia Mulligan join me on the show for a really fun and insightful conversation about their experiences in the Pittsburgh music scene. Playing in bands, managing bands, promoting events, starting an independent business, late night eats and so much more! Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
The Shadow Event - Start The Beat #226
July 08, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBChristina and David from The Shadow Event join me on the show for a cool conversation about their band, the Pittsburgh scene and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Nick Prezioso - Start The Beat #225
July 05, 2019 16:32 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBNick Prezioso joins me on the show for a really fun conversation about living and working as a freelance artist, playing in rock and roll bands and tons more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Chris Leya & Jake Leya - Start The Beat #224
July 01, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBChris Leya & Jake Leya join me on the show today for an awesome conversation about the Pittsburgh music scene, running a DIY venue, building relationships, family and tons more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Joe Mruk - Start The Beat #223
June 27, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBJoe Mruk of Red Buffalo Illustration joins me on the show today for a really fun chat about video games, beer, art, music and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Kevin Saftner - Start The Beat #222
June 24, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBGetting things DONE this week with the homie Kevin Saftner of James Street Promotions. We recently sat down for a great discussion about the past, present and potential FUTURE of the Pittsburgh music scene through the lens of Kevin's "behind the scenes" perspective as a promoter. Don't miss the beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Standard Broadcast - Start The Beat #221
June 20, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 45 MBNathan & Leland from Pittsburgh based Indie-Rock band Standard Broadcast join me on the show today for a really fun chat about music, food, community and plenty more. Sit back, relax, and lets Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram Facebook
Old Game - Start The Beat #220
June 17, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBHEY HEY HEY We got Brenda and Thom from Old Game on the show today to talk all about the Pittsburgh music scene, how long we can hold our breath, drunken bass solos and their new record "Lunatics" set to release on 6/22/2019. Don't miss the beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Toddy Tondera - Start The Beat #219
June 13, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBSit back, relax and LET'S GET THRIFTY! On Episode 219 my friend and fellow podcaster Toddy Tondera of Thrifty joins me for our first episode in the new studio and brings some gifts to help celebrate. We get into a lot of listener questions and talk about Disney, Game of Thrones, food, music and so much more! I always have a great time hanging out with Toddy and I think you will as well. ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Back Alley Sound - Start The Beat #218
June 10, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBMy friends in Back Alley Sound join me on Episode 218 for an awesome chat about making new friends, working your ass off and building up your scene. Really great guys. Had a blast. You will too. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Zachary Rutter - Start The Beat #217
June 06, 2019 23:30 - 39 minutes - 24.5 MBThis is a really awesome chat about finding inspiration, working towards goals and the unique creative process behind Zachary Rutter and his work. Recorded LIVE at Full Pint Wild Side Pub during the Lawrenceville Art Crawl. Don't miss the beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube
Sean Armstrong - Start The Beat #216
June 03, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThis week I sit down for an awesome conversation with fellow podcaster Sean Armstrong (Tha Local Beat) and chat about being creative, following your dreams, living in Pittsburgh and so much more. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Connor Murray, Icky Vicky, Ashley Corts & Mario Fusca - Start The Beat #215
May 30, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIT'S A CELEBRATION! Last month this show turned 5 years old so I put together a really cool live panel to chat about all of our positive experiences navigating the "behind the scenes" of the "scene" and how to GET THINGS DONE! Guests include Connor Murray of Crafted Sounds, Icky Vicky of Icky Vicky's Brokenheart Sideshow, Ashley Bianca Corts of Black Forge Coffee House and Mario Fusca of Special Sessions Live. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Goo...
Stacey Marie Stockdill - Start The Beat #214
May 28, 2019 23:30 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBMe and my girlfriend Stacey recently sat down to talk with a room full of nice people about mental health vs financial health and finding a way to get the best of both. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Riparian - Start The Beat with Sikes #213
May 20, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week I sit down with my friends Lou and Brooks from Pittsburgh Death Metal band Riparian for a talk about all things not necessarily Death Metal... and a little bit of Death Metal too. ;-) ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Chip & The Charge Ups - Start The Beat with Sikes #212
May 13, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThis week I sit down with my friends in Chip & The Charge Ups for an awesome talk about friends, family and the undeniable power of Rock and Roll! I also take some time at the beginning of the episode to respond to some listener questions and tell you about a few other things I've been up to. Feel free to jump to the 17: 00-minute mark if you're just here for the band. :-) ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Joey Regets - Start The Beat with Sikes #211
May 06, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBToday, my friend Joey Regets joins me for a really awesome talk about growing up and finding yourself in this big 'ol wacky world we live in. Joey is also a really sick drummer and has made some really great music but that's beside the point. ;-) Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Chase And The Barons - Start The Beat with Sikes #210
April 29, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBAlternative / Indie Rock party animalz 4 lyfe Chase and the Barons join me today for a really fun chat about making music with your friends, navigating the business side of the music industry, the best places to eat after gigs and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Reign Of Z - Start The Beat with Sikes #209
April 22, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBHard Rock/Alt-Metal powerhouse Reign of Z joins me this week for a really fun talk about the important balance of being musicians & being "normal" human beings. We also chat about their new EP 'Mirrors and Memoirs' available now everywhere. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube Instagram
Start The Beat with Sikes #208 - Lauren 'Shay' DeMichiei
April 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBSinger / 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
Start The Beat with Sikes #207 - Bruiser Beep
April 08, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis 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
Start The Beat with Sikes #206 - Heroineburgh (Round 2)
April 01, 2019 17:00 - 53 minutes - 75.3 MBThis 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
Start The Beat with Sikes #205 - The Summercamp
March 25, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn 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
Start The Beat with Sikes #204 - Los Vampiros Amarillos
March 18, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBMy 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: ...
Start The Beat with Sikes #203 - Day Bracey
March 11, 2019 17:00 - 2 hours - 174 MBMy 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/s...
Start The Beat with Sikes #202 - Cody Cody Jones
March 04, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBThis 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/startth...
Start The Beat with Sikes #201 - Brett Shumaker
February 26, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBThis 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! ...
Start The Beat with Sikes #200 - How Mortal Komabt Changed My Life
February 18, 2019 18:00 - 59 minutes - 95.5 MBHoly 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://bi...
Start The Beat with Sikes #199 - Kiwano Sour
February 11, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBThis 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! --------------------------------------- ...
Start The Beat with Sikes #198 - Sad Girls Aquatics Club
February 04, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis 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/2...
Start The Beat with Sikes #197 - Ashlee Green
January 28, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 96 MBThis 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...
Start The Beat with Sikes #196 - Gregg Harrington of Neon Brainiacs
January 21, 2019 14:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis 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 GOOGL...
Start The Beat with Sikes #195 - Sid Riggs (Part Two)
January 17, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBPART 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 ...
Start The Beat with Sikes #194 - An Intro To 2019. Solo Dolo Mofo!
January 02, 2019 14:30 - 51 minutes - 95.4 MBSolo 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...
Start The Beat with Sikes #193 - Sid Riggs (Part One)
December 26, 2018 14:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis 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...
Start The Beat with Sikes #192 - The Art & Business of Business & Art
December 13, 2018 15:06 - 58 minutes - 81 MBIT'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 ...
Start The Beat with Sikes #191 - My 2018 Albums Of The Year
December 03, 2018 15:05 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBHere 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 Mill...
Start The Beat with Sikes #190 - The Art & Business of Cooking: Round Two
November 27, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWHAT 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 AP...
Start The Beat with Sikes #189 - John Dick Winters
November 19, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBHey. 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
Start The Beat 188: The Current State of Rock w/ Abby Krizner & BBGuns
November 12, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWhat 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/2...
Start The Beat 187: Politics In Music w/ Mike Seamans
November 05, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis 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...