Start The Beat With Sikes

Independent filmmaker and fellow podcast host Brian Cottington of The Cinema Psychos Show joins me AGAIN on the show for another super fun talk about everything pop-culture. Past, present and future. Enjoy!   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

Paul E. Niemeyer is an artist with over 30 years of commercial illustration and design experience responsible for designing some of the most iconic arcade cabinets of all time including the legendary Mortal Kombat. We discuss his experiences as a professional artist both inside and outside of the video game industry and plenty more. Recorded LIVE at the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo on Saturday October 1st 2022. Enjoy!   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friends in Nullum join me for a rad conversation about the stereotypes of heavy metal, hanging out with your friends, getting old, and plenty more. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friends in the band Dematus join me for a fun conversation about long term friendship and successful teamwork in the world of songwriting and performing. Enjoy! The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friend Brandon Martin joins me for a fun conversation about live music production, sound engineering, fancy beers and plenty more. Enjoy!   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

As I continue to get older and grumpier, my friend Nate Hall joins me for a reasonably "unfiltered" conversation about the good & bad of the underground music "scene". Enjoy!   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friend Mike Berginc aka Reliable Child joins me for a conversation about songwriting, living in the city, making time for your passions, and plenty more. Enjoy!   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friends Ed & Scott of the band Negative Thirteen join me for a fun conversation about their history in the PGH music scene, growing up as metalheads and reforming a band after decades of silence. Enjoy!   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friend Joe Hale of the band Thirty Years Later joins me for a fun conversation about playing music in the Pittsburgh scene for over 40 years and still finding the creative energy to continue his journey as an artist. Enjoy!   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friends Byron Nash & Jacquea Mae of the band NASH.V.ILL join me for a fun conversation about collaboration, networking, and performing as working musicians plus plenty more. Enjoy!   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friends Sean and Mike of The Bleepy Things join me for a fun conversation about friendship, songwriting, marketing your music, and plenty more. Enjoy!Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebleepythings/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialbleepy Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2p98c49jThe audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friends Sean and Alex of band Prime 8 join me for a lubricated conversation about underground music scenes, band dynamics, finding your sound and plenty more. Enjoy! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/Prime8Music The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friend and fellow musician Katy Scary joins me for an introspective chat about the nitty gritty of “content” creation. We dig into how the past few years have changed our outlooks on “art” and how we still handle our daily Inspiration, daily burnout, and everything in between. Enjoy!   Learn more: twitter.com/katyvscary patreon.com/katyscary youtube.com/klaymore youtube.com/katyscary youtube.com/factoryflora   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friend Sean of the paranormal investigation group, Bump in the Night Society, joins me for a conversation about the wild world of ghost hunting. We exchange some of our personal experiences with the "unknown" and at the end of it all, possibly wind up with my questions than answers. Enjoy!   Learn more: https://linktr.ee/Bumpinthenightsociety   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Video is available on YouTube and Facebook. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friends from Pittsburgh Retro Gaming join me for a chat about community, teamwork and their upcoming Pittsburgh Gaming Expo. We also have a few beers and talk about a lot of unapologetic nerd stuff. Enjoy!   Learn More about PRG & PGX: https://www.pghretrogaming.com/   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friend and visual artist extraordinaire, Dominique Darko, joins me for an insightful conversation about the uncontrollable urge to create and turning your passions into a career. We also discuss our mutual love for all things pop-culture and the influence it has had in our lives both personally and professionally over the years. Enjoy! Check out Dominique’s work: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquedarko/ The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friend Jackie Popovec of Ohio based Alt-Rock band The Vindys joins me for a great conversation about generating consistent opportunities in the entertainment industry through creative and genuine networking. We also discuss the uncontrollable passion to perform, the unstoppable power of Thai food, and plenty more. Enjoy!   Check out Jackie's band The Vindys: https://www.thevindys.com/   The audio only version of this episode is available on Spotify, Apple and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are found. Just search for 'Start The Beat Podcast'.

My friend Jesse Novak joins me this week for an awesome conversation about heavy metal, beer, exercise, beer, community, beer, and plenty more. Enjoy!

This week, my friend Leo Rogers joins me for a great conversation about purpose, inspiration, influence, and everything else that goes into a musicians journey. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! Learn more about Leo here: https://pghdrummer.com/ You can listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat

This week, my friend Brendan Cope returns to the show for another great conversation about inspiration, influence, self-discovery, and plenty more. Sit back, relax and let's START THE BEAT! You can listen to more of my podcasts here: https://www.briansikeshowe.com/startthebeat