The YaJagoff! Podcast - All about Pittsburgh

The jagoffs get in touch with some 'Wershington Cahnty' home grown roots at The Marketplace at Emerald Valley with shop owner Elisa Fava Fasnacht and another W.C. native John Burgess, co-owner of the Washington Winery and Washington Brewing Co. While they were grillin' and swillin', Yinz Love BBQ Doug Derda meets and talks meats, renowned mural artist Jeremy Raymer spits street art while Jason Ken...

The jagoffs learn to curl more than beer cans with Matt and Harley from the Pittsburgh Curling Club. Alone Together co-host, Patrick Jordan, and Mr. Kennywood, Nick Paradise, also strapped on some grippers and chatted while curling. Thanks to Zach Cratsley for strumming the sounds on the speckled ice.  SPONSOR:  There is no better time than now to trade your car. That trade in is good for amazing...

The jagoffs brought an all-star bull pen of guests. Plus, Mike Sukkitch of Mike's Beer Bar, located across from PNC Park, provides a grand slam menu of beer. First up, Leslie Bonci with Active Eating Advice, followed by PG profiler Josh Axelrod, then Mike Sukkitch, with intuition advocate Kim Chestney rounding out the brew crew.  Steel Mill Rising brought the acoustics to finish the podcast play. ...

When Doug Oster suggests a pod lo, we go. (That is podcast location of course.) With limited time to catch the daffodil season, Doug and Washington County Daffodil Hortus owner Joe Hamm host the jagoffs with stories of the field sisters and daffodil divisions. Reporter Harry Funk put the L in daffodil love while learning about Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. SPONSOR:  There is no better time...

The gang headed north to the town of Mercer for, what they understood was "ground zero" of the demolition derby world. Who DOESN'T wanna smash some cars? Pittsburgh artist, Jason Sauer of Most Wanted Fine Art organized Mike and Josh, derby broadcasters from Track Shot Live, Todd the elder derby guy and Jake, the 14-year-old protégé to talk derby dirt. Peggy Mazyck of the Mercer County Visitor's Bu...

John and Rachael give up hosting privileges to Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier, and the jagoffs team up for some trivia, interview confessions, wholesome podcast fun. Podcaster greats including the Drinking Partners Ed and Day, Marta from Marta on the Move, and Tressa from Yinz are Good talk about the ins and outs of interviewee entertainment. SPONSOR:  Rohrich Honda is known for the Rohrich Ad...

Summary: The jags hosted lotsa talent in one house, the Crafthouse. They welcomed KOZ to the sought-after stage, while Police Chief Scott Schubert shared his vibes from each neighborhood he walked, and Hal B. Klein had pizza on the mind. Thanks to Charlie from Crafthouse Stage & Grill for the hospitality...so we left behind some Brookie Boxes. Music: Koz, Roger's Street via Fuzion Entertainment Pi...

Some people take deep breaths and others break things. Jagoffs visit the newest craze, The 412 rage Room, in the uptown Hill District. We jag around with owner Shawn Moorefield, Zeb Homison of the Yoga Factory and tag in the IWC Tag Team "bad guys" Team Big League. We also welcome music guest Logan Brice with lead guitarist Jesse Wyels. SPONSOR:  Rohrich Honda is known for the Rohrich Advantage as...

It happened! Rachael and John, from the Yajagoff Podcast, created and hosted a fake St. Patrick's Day parade today. The location of the fake parade was the parking lot of Johnny Angel's Ginchy Stuff and Bicycle Heaven on Pittsburgh North Side. The location was initially kept secret because they did not want to create a crowd. The online parade-watchers got to see some of the traditional parade goe...

JnR hop in a Honda (Rohrich of course) for the Harmony Inn to learn some history about the museum, even plumbing fun facts about the Inn, and the distance Elan traveled to get badass photos. We all rocked out to Tina Daniels and sipped Jack Daniels, SIKE! NCB of course! SPONSOR: Rohrich Honda is known for the Rohrich Advantage as well as 2021 standouts like the Pilot, but how abaht if you hit the...

The J&D Waterproofing Fireplace Tour resumes, stop #3, with perfect timing because it is frigid temps! Steelers Audio Visual Manager Justin Hunt, and school nurse extraordinaire Rachael Hunt host the jagoffs along with Steeler's voice Larry Richert, as well as new sensation Wake Up PGH breakfast perfectionist Zach! Some easy listening thanks to Ryan Erb of Red Strum. SPONSOR: Christmas may be host...

Celebrity dueling duos played against each other in the "who knows who best" themed game with interactive rounds of Pittsburgh trivia as well as the "Name that Tune" round. Competing duos include KDKA Weatherman Ray Petelin and 'Hey Ray' co-host Elizabeth Petelin, Y108 Morning Show Y'd Awake gals Maria D'Antonio and Kristen Buccigrossi, and the Lieutenant Gov. of Love, John Fetterman and Pittsburg...

This crew gives meaning to the term 'ahrn' horses. With open arms, Iron House Theater creator and owner London Cain, and his carpenter partner Doug, hosted the jagoffs along with professional coach extraordinaire, Felicia Mycyk, Pittsburgher of the Year Lisa Scales, and blues rocker Tim Vitullo. Plus, there's a special stop-by guest with Orams! SPONSOR: Christmas may be host to mega deals we can d...

What do you get when you mix a podcast with a craft emporium? The funny Mike Zydel and Jack Welsh from Greenfield's Finest Podcast, hair gurus Emilio and Gino from Izzazu, Chris Miller reppin' Pirates of the Rotunda, and acoustic duo Robin & Bob all talk about their craft(s). No one does crafting due diligence like Tom Swartz at the Steel City CRAFT Emporium. SPONSOR: Christmas may be host to mega...

Neville Island's secret gem, the Vault Recording Studio, served as the recording studio to multiple Pittsburgh area musicians, led by Eric Rodger, who recorded the SOS song in support of musicians and music venues. With COVID-19 protocols in place, Bob McCutcheon of the Vault engineered SOS, Save Our Stages, sung by almost 30 bands. Ninety-nine cents per download helps Adam Valen of Drusky Enterta...

Sand and snow, and a drive to Washington County, brought blogger gone author Karyn and Mr. Locke to meet the digital guru who has "MADE" local gems shine; thanks to Made In PGH and digital specialist Bryer Blumenshein. Not to mention the self-described red-eyed road rock Aris of the Aris Paul Band, all thanks to the hospitality of father and son team, Jim & Kevin at Liberty Pole.  SPONSOR: While u...

It's the fourth official year of the J&D Waterproofing Fireplace Tour with stop #1 at the pub haus with a grand, wall-length fireplace and spicy, tangy pub sauce. The lineup includes Fathom Pub Sauce proprietor and homeowner Chris DiNardo and J&D expert Shawn to start. Amber Lehman of MyTáque and Jackie Page-Heidelberg of Love Rocks Café throw flavor and flair with a bit of taste testing along wit...

The first lady and gent of TV, Heather and David, join one of the first ladies of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Sarah Aziz, to discuss an evening of firsts on First Night in Pittsburgh. Entertainers FRZY and Illusionist phenomenon Eric Jones join the conversation as we prepare to ring in 2021….or 202FUN! SPONSOR: Rohrich Honda is proud of its vast array of vehicles both pre-owned and new, like th...

This hidden gem simply titled the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden welcomes visitors year-round. Even Jagoffs! They talk with Executive Director, Keith Kaiser, and Doug the Green Thumb Oster about all things botanical, while listening to the sweet strums of Stephanie Miller. Plus, a visit from a two-peep Hallmark type show peek with Sé and Ally. SPONSOR: Rohrich Honda knows its customers and community, s...

From oil changes then a breakfast diner, to sugar central, Shell's Sweets & Treats is the Kennedy Township hub for sweets, so no surprise that the jagoffs found their way there. Tasting and talking about the new radio gig with Rick Dayton, A Bus Stops Here update with Bethany Vietmeier and ways to support the YWCA with Angela Reynolds.   SPONSOR: Rohrich Honda knows its customers and community, so...

John and Rach head outta tahn to Greensburg for its newest attraction in Westmorland Mall, Live! Casino Pittsburgh, to dine in its Sports & Social Steel City restaurant. We roll the dice and chat it up with Vice President of Marketing Brian Uran and dive into the behind-the-scenes of the casino world while we hit the lotto with Steve Limani, who pays a visit with his Shop with a Cop holiday initia...

The Jagoffs walk by the Bellevue brewery daily and finally get to grab a growler and graze on some famous apps while talking Bellevue, beer and burgers with co-owners Grant and Lisa, actor DonMike along with Mark Mammone and Joe Bardakos of Bridge City Brinery. SPONSOR: November knows deals, and no better month to get deals than at Rohrich Honda. From fantastic rates to fair financing, Rohrich alw...

Brad Factor teaches the jagoffs how to factor in a VR element to enhance job training with the world's first robotic VR shoes, and thankfully the Campisi's add some 'spark' to any jobsite. Plus, they deliver within a 10-mile radius. Olga George checks in with a new platform for her own Caribbean cooking while Ben Williams' Mastic Trail team puts us in a get-away frame of mind at his new island get...

Fudge and candy and ice cream, oh my! That is what to expect with shop owner Molly Rainey at Fudge Farm on the South Side. The jagoffs received an amazing vision and voice with KDKA's Kym Gable, chatted film with Steel City movie mogul James Quinn, plus Dan Sty the music guy gave us some life and music lessons. SPONSOR: We truly cannot keep up with the opportunities Honda provides for purchasing t...

The jags were invited to make glass pumpkin gifts with Heather and Chris from the iconic Pittsburgh Glass Center while rubbing elbows, literally, with Monica, co-owner of love, Pittsburgh… who knows a thing or two about niche gifts. And don't forget about gifting biscotti and lasagna thanks to Sprezzatura owner Jen's sizzling cooking skills and antics. After all, it is the unofficial start to holi...