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The largest collection of its kind in the World... This is my episode with the caretakers/curators of serialkillermurderabilia.com - Referred to as the "Rosetta Stone" of Serial Killer Collections. Recorded LIVE at The Art Of Madness art exhibit. ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

Sam Kisic & Geoff Bland play in a Funk band called Kiwano Sour. Let's talk about it!  ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

The very talented and friendly homies in Northern Gold join me for a conversation about growing up, friendship, finding your voice and their new album. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

My friend Christian Freeberg (Xtian James) is on the show to talk about his new book of poetry, his band Bouquets and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   PLEASE NOTE: My computer recently crashed and I lost all of the original audio files for this episode so I do apologize for the "less than average" audio quality. I did what I could! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

John James Ryan of the band Keep Flying is on the show today discussing his views on how bands can operate better in 2019, self-improvement, growing up and plenty more! Recorded on location at Four Chord Music Festival.  PLEASE NOTE: There is no video for this episode. When recording "on location" at live events you don't always have control of where and when you are recording so it just didn't work out this time. No big deal. It's still a podcast! Don't miss it. ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

Nuch joins me for a talk about underground hip-hop and finding your voice as an independent artist. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook  

Dan Lambton of Real Friends is on the show for a fun chat about video games, food, DIY and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

My friend Erika June Christina Laing of Working Breed is on the show to discuss the shifting landscape of rock music over the past couple of decades and the role her band is playing in it. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

Slacker rock sweethearts Roman and Philip of The Zells sit down with me to talk about their new album, answer listener questions, listen to some nu-metal and plenty more! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

Zachary Rutter & Joshua Hartz of God Hates Unicorns are in the studio today to talk about the power of teamwork, discuss the parallels between the underground music & art scenes in Pittsburgh and tell us all about the Spread Love Army: Versus Series Round Two happening next month. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook    

Long-time service industry veteran and food journalist Celine Roberts joins me in the studio for an awesome conversation about the local restaurant scene, building strong relationships with your community and the never-ending quest for knowledge. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook  

Singer, songwriter, creator and overall awesome human Andrew Muse is in the studio for a discussion about operating outside the box and finding your path in the underground music scene. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook  

Sarah Jane Sindler of KING RELD joins me for an awesome talk about fashion, art, metalsmithing and our favorite swear words. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat!   ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook    

Brian and Conner of Post-Emo band Frame and Mantle are in the studio to talk about songwriting, the music scene, and their fantastic new album. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

Mike and Mitch from Urns join me for a chat about the history of their band, the theatrics of Rock & Roll, the business of music and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

Brandon Martin is in the studio today to discuss working as an audio/live sound engineer and being a musician in 2019. We also talk about food and White Claw. It's very trendy stuff. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!  ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

My friend Lyn Starr is in the studio today to talk about his pursuits in music and business as an independent artist/entrepreneur. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

My friends in Scratchy Blanket join me for a fun talk about pop culture, D.I.Y., the meanings behind their songs and so much more. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!   ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

My friend and egg sandwich entrepreneur Bobby of Pear and the Pickle is in the studio for a awesome conversation about being a part of your community, owning/operating an independent business, raising a family and plenty more! Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

Never underestimate the power of friendship! Join me as I sit down with Sam and Ausinette of the band Atlantic Wasteland for an awesome chat about hanging with the homies and pursuing your passions. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!  ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook