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It's time to feel the burn! Friend of the show and heavy metal superhero Shy Kennedy is back to do a little hot sauce challenge and tell us all about this year's Descendants of Crom! An annual, multi-day music festival hosted in Pittsburgh highlighting all things heavy. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! http://www.descendantsofcrom.com/ ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook  

Amber and Josh of the non-profit organization Creatures & Creep Rods are in the studio today to talk all about the ins & outs of event planning, building a strong community and utilizing your resources to give back to those in need. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

My buddy, Shawn King is in the studio today to chat about his experiences as a musician, chef, and all-around good human being. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat! Special shout out to Four Seasons Brewing Company & Pub and Alan's Black Metal Doughnuts for keeping us fueled throughout this episode! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

My friend and Dark Pop artist Alaena is in the studio to talk about her journey as a solo musician. We get into everything from navigating the murky waters of the music industry to the importance of french fries on salads. Sit back, relax and let's Start The Beat!     ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

DING! DING! DING! GET IN THE RING! Jinx is in the studio today to talk about her life as a professional wrestler. It's an awesome conversation. Don't miss the beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify · Apple · Google · Stitcher · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

My 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

The 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 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

David & 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 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

Devon 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

Independent 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

Lazy 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

Donny & 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 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

Christina 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 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 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 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

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