The YaJagoff! Podcast - All about Pittsburgh

We all gathered for ice cream and cookies and to talk about Cookies Cookie Ice Cream's special mission which is inclusive! Jerad Bachar of Visit Pittsburgh and the wild and wonderful Cooking, Comedy, Chaos TikTok star joined us and we got a great dose of bluegrass-ice cream music from the Cookie Cookie Crooners. SPONSOR: Rohrich Honda is the home of the Rohrich Advantage, a benefit program that of...

Summary:  What does it take to do a podcast episode with the Burgh Bus?  It's simple, set up some borrowed chairs on a sidewalk near the Convention Center, some microphones a camera and tripod and, boom, there ya have a podcast! Of course with weird looks from everyone passing by. What was on the blog? Airport Sell-Off Decorate our Q-Bicle At Q92.9 FM NEW VIDEO! Jaggin' Around With…The Demolition...

Summary: Last week was Go-Karts! This week demolition derby cars. John and Rachael go behind the scenes of one of the biggest demolition derby events in Western Pennsylvania. Jason Sauer of Most Wanted Fine Art and Josh Decker from Track Shot Live prep them for riding in derby car specifically designed for YaJagoff and then they meet a local 16 year old female trophy-winning driver! SPONSOR: A car...

  4:32  Maame Danso: DC native Maame Danso was not convinced to move to Pittsburgh because of its affordability, but its charm. She says that Pittsburgh has been very welcoming to her as she pursues her music career, to our surprise! As a student of Higher Voice in Carnegie (she pronounced it right) she's been able to branch out into the music community by performing at places like the Washington...

Summary: The pink carpet was rolled out in front of Stage AE this weekend for the Women Who Rock benefit concert which rasies funds toward Magee Women's Research Institute. CEO of Magee Women's Research Institute Mike Annichine, Founder of WWR Melinda Colaizi, and media personality Natalie Bencivenga joined the jags to talk all things Women Who Rock! What was on the blog? PA Drivers License Office...

Summary: Coraopolis is a growing community as well as growing with heart and soul.  The Mayor of Coraopolis joins us, the Steel City Ukulele "yukers" entertain and of band of "Coraopolis influencers" join us for some special talk and drinks! Steve Huetter: Owner/Creator of Steel Shaker; Steel Shaker has a different vibe from other local bars with DJs, cocktails, a dance floor and more. Don't have...

Summary: The jags take on space exploration this week with Sam Moore, Executive Director of Moonshot Museum, RAD Communications Manager James Santelli, Ben Oaks of Cerebral Overload and musician Paging Doctor Moon. What was on the blog? 25 Years of Hockey Celebration The Old Guy Hockey League Close But Still A Jag-The Pickup Truck  Jaggin' Around With…Ivan Gil-Silva Of Mi Empanada Bike Lane Blocke...

Summary: The final porch tour celebrates with Greek heritage inspo on Maria and Michael Dudek's porch of family-owned Liokareas Olive Oil, along with Christina Dickerson of Dickerson Creative, Elyse Levkulich, AKA Burghnosh, singer/songwriter Brad Wagner and winners of the porch tour Tracy and Gary Heyl, thanks to Zachary's Mission! What was on the blog? Not Even Close Jaggin' Around With Johnny A...

Summary: Hotel owners Paul Kletter and Mary Beth Karabinos host the jags at Travelers Rest Hotel in Southside, not Duquesne, with Pittsburgh Today Live's cameraman Jeff Roupe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette riter Josh Axelrod, and the Too Hearted duo Zack Perkins and Troy Szymanski. What was on the blog? Spelling Out J-A-G-O-F-F For Pumpkin Spice Season Jaggin' Around With…Ryan Shazier, Charlie Batch And...

Summary: The jags are joined by Director of the Irish Festival Mairin Petrone, owner of Five Farms Irish Cream Johnny Harte, WPXI reporter Cara Sapida and The Bow Tides, a traditional Irish Folk band at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival! What was on the blog? Adult steals Baseball From Kids At Nationals Game Parking Lot Spin The Bottle? The Useless Carwash Vacuum SPONSOR: Who wants a new car? Many peo...

Summary: Jaggin' on the Dock of Bay 41 this week. Ben Herring of Bay 41, Jody Steinberger and his service dog Nick, David Alan of David Alan Clothing, Pittsburgh Smokehouse BBQ owner Andy Wincko, and singer/songwriter Victor Abendano join the jags! 4:48   Ben Herring: Director of events at Bay 41, Ben Herring, hosted since the bay is the backdrop of DA's fashion show this weekend. He tells us how...

Summary: Mindfulness, open convos and being zen is top of mind at Open Up, a studio focused on teaching mindfulness and movement practices, centering people with disabilities with user design strategist intern and member Benjamin Zou, co-founder and executive director Marissa Vogel and community learning director April Jackson, romance author Lainey Davis, along with the general manager of WZUM Sc...

Summary: There's a lot to listen to in Latrobe this week at the Greater American Banana Split Celebration. President of Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce Briana Tomack, Director of Greater American Banana Split Princess Pageant Jackie Churley accompanied by the 2021 and 2022 Pageant Princesses, founder of Wildcat Championship Belts Andrew Lazarchik, and owner of Valley Dairy Melissa Blystone give...

Summary: The jags venture out to Valencia for the fourth and final Porch Tour, hosted by Tracy and Gary. Q92.9 DJs Erika J and Monica Salazar, PTL and Pens TV reporter Celina Pompeani, Nicolette Blahusch of Nicolette Jewelry Sculptures, Mary Mac of Mary Mac Bakehouse and musician Michael Lindner close out the 2022 porch tour with a huge party! What was on the blog? ME First! My Life's More Importa...

Summary: The Jags had to relocate at the last minute, but it's not the Jagoffs if they don't have a few hiccups thanks to Pittsburgh weather. The third stop on our People's Gas Porch Tour inside the Q92.9 corporate offices means time to get down to business with nutrition expert Leslie Bonci, PTL meteorologist Ron Smiley, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Pittsburgh Jerad Bachar, and musician Mike...

Summary:  Creativity is taking up space at Assemble, a community for arts and technology.  The space was not short of writers, artists, singers or small business owners with big ideas including owner Nina Barbuto, M@C co-owners Kellen Campell and Shawn Allen, author Elizabeth Pagel Hogan, along with the Royce band accompanied by Ja'Sonta Roberts QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you a bougie water drinker...

Summary: The Jags are in Cheswick, for the second Porch Tour, hosted by Amy Orcutt, who won a Porch Tour in 2017. Ray Petelin, Two Blondes and a Board, and The Koz Band join forces with Zachary's Mission's Patricia Vince to raise donations for the organization. Amy Orcutt: Amy Orcutt is a repeat porch winner, having hosted in 2017. Her and her friends have seriously upped the game with donations b...

Summary: Picklesburgh and the pickle juice drinking contest has been a big daily dill with 10 chugging victories, and one mayor of Picklesburgh thanks to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. What was on the blog? Heinz Field Changing Name To Acrisure Stadium NEW VIDEO: Jaggin Around With .. Squonk Opera A Picture Perfect #PeterParkers Pic As We Prepare For Picklesburgh SPONSOR: Rohrich Automotive...

Summary:  The jags are flying high in the National Aviary's brand-new Garden Room. Cathy Schlott and Bob Mulvihill from the National Aviary, Colleen McKerley from the Light of Life, the garden man Doug Oster, and the River City Brass Band are all stopping by to chat. 4:30   Cathy Schlott: Night of Tropics is BACK at the National Aviary with Cathy Schlott, who should be the Aviary's spokesperson! H...

Summary:  The Jags went food hopping around Brookline to find some of the BEST local tastes and treats. The stops included Pitaland, Las Palmas, Antonio's Pizza, Oak Hill Post, 802 Bean Company and Party Cake Bakery thanks to Burgh Bits and Bites food walking tour. 4:04    Joe - Pitaland: In the 1960s, Joe and Jocelyne Chahine,  Pitaland Mediterranean Bakery owners, were on their honeymoon in Pitt...

Summary: The jags are all FORE learning at OnPar Now. Owner Jan Receski touts that golf is for businesses, and businesses are about relationships....that can be formed by playing golf.  The guest foursome conducting podcast business with us include Meg Harris and Morgan Moody of City Cast Podcast, Will Weiner of Pogopalooza and musician Nick Barilla. 5:02   Jan Receski: Founder + CEO, Jan left her...

Summary: The jags gotta birthday in the house!! Tracy celebrates her 50th birthday at the Threadbare Cider House. The guests include master Wigle blender Talor Bostock, Pittsburgh Food Nerd Nelli Tokleh, The Incline mastermind Colin Williams and the renowned rapper Gallo Locknez. 2:34 Tracy Kosylo: Did 50 become the new 21?? Raise a glass of cider and let's go party! Everything that has to do with...

#YaJagoffPodcast: The TRAF Report 2022 Summary: The Jags venture to Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival at the Backyard Stage at 8th and Penn. Sarah Aziz explains the week's TRAF activities while Ranney stops by for an encore performance with special acts with the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company Theater of Black and White. What was on the blog? Yikes! The Superintendent: Do As I Say, Not...

Summary: Some of Pittsburgh's best cider can be found at TattieBogle Ciderworks with Kurt, one of the company's owners. He discusses cider history and the reason behind new, homemade blends, and standards like the Ciara.  Cindy and Ashley from the Pittsburgh Foodies Facebook page talk growth and go-to questions in the foodie community, while Samantha Press stuns us with "Happy Thoughts," and we "c...

The sister bridges at Allegheny Landing provided the perfect view for listening and for a lineup of 412 star-studded guests. Gavin White from Riverlife explains how to keep the rivers and riverfronts safe, accessible and fun...check aht the activities and events this summer. Josh Axelrod, entertainment journalist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, gets to interview some TV royalty and gives some PGH...