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Getting 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

Nathan & 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

HEY 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

Sit 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  

My 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

This 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 

This 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

IT'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 Google Stitcher YouTube  Instagram  

Me 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

This 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    

This 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

Today, 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

Alternative / 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

Hard 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

Singer / 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

This 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

This 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

On 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

My 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: 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   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-facebook  

My 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/startthebeat-apple LISTEN ON GOOGLE:http://bit.ly/startthebeat-google LISTEN ON STITCHER: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-stitcher WATCH ON YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-youtube FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-facebook FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/startthebeat-instagram