The YaJagoff! Podcast - All about Pittsburgh

Walk, run or even trot the annual tradition known as the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh #TurkeyTrot that benefits the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The jagoffs trot talk with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Fundraising Coordinator, Maria Montaro, the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh's Director of Annual Giving Bruce Berringer, the Lighthouse Project Direct...

On the porch of the Naturally Soergels, Randy Soergel and his nephew Eric talk history and legacy joined by Pittsburgh's favorite garden guru Doug Oster and the official (unofficial) "jagoff" polka band, Palastro Polka Band with Greg, Jeff, and Tom. Rohrich Honda may get a smaller fleet of cars and trucks weekly, but they have a 100-point system to best prepare their pre-owned and certified vehicl...

Big names line up to rock the future of women's health and progress in research, thanks to Women Who Rock 2021. Rachael and John spotlight one of the largest bands (and fund raisers!), The Vindys, along with Joan McSorley, director of marketing communications at Magee Women's Research Institute & Foundation. Pink carpet analyst, digital content producer and socially conscious journalist, Natalie B...

The suds poured for Oktoberfest at the Slippery Rock Parks and Recreation area where Eintracht Maennerchor rolled out the barrels with German and American songs ala a 40-man band. The jags welcomed Tom Baker, politician, philanthropist, and Executive Director for the North Hills Community Outreach while Mayor Longo talked about what makes Slippery Rock THE hometown U.S.A.  Plus a pit stop at Sperd...

: If sidewalks could talk outside of Mr. Smalls Theater...the good news is the jagoff guests did including Beaver County Times' Entertainment Editor/columnist Scott Tady and renowned nutritionist expert from Active Eating Advice Leslie Bonci. Of course, the one who takes the stage of Pittsburgh music glory Liz Berlin, founder, partner, AND touring musician with Rusted Root & co-owner of Mr. Smalls...

These are my pierogis, ya jagoff! was the sentiment at the annual Kennywood Pierogi Festival. We chatted with Kennywood's Lisa Bliss and Pierogi Fest staple Andy Wincko who created a jagoff dough delight just for the occasion. Aaron Kleiber stopped since Kennywood is a stone's throw from his hometown, and we listened to traditional polka sounds thanks to The Polkameisters. Learn more about your ad...

KDKA Visual Storyteller, Ian Smith, met John and Rachael curbside in typical parade style to talk about Super Bowls and Stanleys while yinzers wondered what was going on dahntahn. The current mayor, a cousin who doubles as a leprechaun, and the parade organizer all chime in. Did we mention we may be hosting a baseball parade with Corey O'Connor? Rohrich Honda treats every day like it is their end...

The 2021 Pittsburgh Irish Festival rings in 30 years with guests including the Executive Director, Mairin Petrone, and the sister gang of Screaming Orphans ready with music including homage to our anthem on 9/11. Helicoptering ahead is sky wiz Ruben Campos, and renowned stand-up comedian Sean Finnerty commanding the luck of the Irish laughs. Rohrich Honda treats every day like it is their end of t...

The Kids Kingdom is a royal experience thanks to the curators of the reptiles and mammals at the Pittsburgh Zoo. Most respected deliverer of Pittsburgh opinions, Rachel Carlson, visits the pod for the first time in years, and Gary Neyman, a custom guitar maker, and his musician friends make the jags sound even better. Rohrich Honda resides in Bloomfield but they might as well be in your neighborho...

The jagoffs soak up the last stretch of summertime with the official stop of this year's J&D Waterproofing Porch Tour 2021. The host with the most, girlfriends that is, Donna Kane and the Married Widows Group, lead the porch banter. They welcome TV trivia star Liz Quesnelle, the one and only, Rob Rossi of the Athletic, and a reprise by Mark Ferrari who is opening for Uncle Kracker in the fall. Roh...

Summary: Sharon and Rob Rick shared two porch options and a waterfall with Sylvia of Burgh Bites, a food tour of neighborhoods, Lisa Cunningham, City Paper Editor, and Sally Wiggin, who is straight Pittsburgh royalty. Porch tour supporters Mary Mac and Harry Larry present some porch perks like Kennywood tickets and Heinz History Center passes. Dres Smuzic's lyrics & melody make a Pittsburgh debut...

The Shola's made candied bacon and opened their home for porch #4 stop with Patricia and Rob Vince openly discussing the practicality of their heartbreaking experience that has paid it forward for so many other families. Mike and Val Vukish relate all too well with their own family story, as well as stories about road trips with Tommy James and the Shondells. Thanks to Briana Tomack for sweetening...

The Jagoffs set sail on the Pittsburgh Pedal Boat around the three rivers with captain Mitch and Kristen. Guests include firefighter of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and A+ husband of PTL Heather Abraham, Frankie Trabucco, food blog connoisseur Jess Iacullo from Hungry Jess Big City, and laughs provided by NYC comedian Collin Chamberlin. Smooth sailing tunes provided by André Costello of André Costell...

The J&D Waterproofing Porch Tour stop #3 includes the powerhouse couple of Aaron and Katie. Aaron is the too young to retire WPXI investigative reporter and partner in crime is social media mogul Katie Love from Love social media. We also chatted with Pittsburgh-based foodie influencer BurghNosh, along with the host with the most sister duo Amy and Laurie, while Elizabeth Jessie Chase tickled the...

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When philanthropic women have impactful stories to motivate and empower, they meet other women with missions who play the ukulele for fun. Referring to Rachel Dayoub from Whispering Forces, Kym Gable of Inspired Women Paying it Forward and musician Crystal Lee. Sprinkle in some entrepreneurship with chocolate chips ala Mary Mac and you have Porch Tour #2 thanks to J&D Waterproofing. SPONSOR: Rohri...

The J&D Waterproofing 2021 Porch Tour makes its official stop #1 at Erin Bellinger's house in Ben Avon. Actor Sophie Guest from the critically acclaimed Amazon prime show "Them" returns to YaJagoff! She is accompanied by the new Food Editor of the Post-Gazette, Gretchen McKay, and her PG photojournalist, Ben Braun to talk about food and the journey of journalism! Brandon Payne of That Payneful Mus...

ICYMI last month, we have been running a contest to find at least 5 people who are #TRULYinzer. Those who posted pics/videos, with that hashtag, have been eligible to participate in the Yinzer Olympics. Yinzer Olympic judges, Kelly and Elista from Star 100.7 FM, hang out with us in a car, yakkin' about the upcoming games. SPONSOR: Summer 2021 is driving people to events and happenings, and Rohrich...

John and Rachael hit the mecca of rock climbing in Pittsburgh with Iron City Boulders in Lawrenceville. The jagoffs start the adventure with Iron City Boulders' owner Dean Privett discussing the reimagined space (formally Thriftique if you are a yinzer) while comedian and TikTok Influencer Joey Purse rappels with some TikTok biz talk. Craig Veltri drops some Country-style melodies to "rock to" tha...

Moon-bound, but first, a pitstop from the Northside-based Astrobotic to chat lunar logistics and accessible space missions with senior marketing communications specialist, Alivia Chapla. Moon capsule comrade and technology guru, Ryan O'Shea of the Future Grind, also added moon tech talk. Plus, founder of Enlightened Transitions, Jen L'Insalata, stops by mission control with life coaching guidance...

You've heard of dueling pianos, well this is dueling podcasts, but there is no duel just beer talk and current events. Thanks to Fueled by Hops Podcast, we simultaneously recorded at Primanti's and chatted green gum with Emily Siegel, Ian Coyle added green with some Santa in July, and we chatted with Jordan+Zach to perfect our duel. Did we mention Jim Prezioso gave us deets on the day of the dad a...

Sarah Aziz makes her annual debut on the podcast to dish the deets on TRAF with Byron Nash, who will take the stage after a TRAF live stage hiatus in 2020. The jagoffs manage a chat with TribLive's Kevin Gorman who talks sports moments AND the mark he made on TRAF in years back. SPONSOR: Summer 2021 is driving people to events and happenings, and Rohrich Honda is part of that drive. From parking l...

Where else can one experience the history of #21, authentic photography and homemade wine? Duane Rieder's house maybe, but we haven't been invited yet. We were invited to Engine House #25 where we talk Rieder's passions, stories, touring tips and enjoy the sounds of Sons of Margaret. Plus, we get a chat in the zone with Gino and Emilio.   SPONSOR: The lot looks a little different, the inventory a...

The jagoffs made the call to Contemporary Craft's Executive Director Janet McCall to chat n' at on location at CC about her retirement, as well as with developer extraordinaire, Michael Troiani, Doug Costa of the Wilson Group and social media influencer, Chancelor Humphrey. Thanks to the sounds of Alyssa Hankey to fuze it all together…thanks to Fuzion Entertainment.  SPONSOR: The lot looks a littl...

The jagoffs met Tim the tool man Taylor and Taris at Bobby D's over some jagoff beers and got the scoop on this kick boxing reform class. So, we called Arthur Moats and headed for the class with all the tools to get in shape, along with Leaky Faucet to (insert clap) pump us up! SPONSOR: The lot looks a little different, the inventory a little thinner. But Honda has a warehouse of cars to suit your...