The YaJagoff! Podcast - All about Pittsburgh

The Jags made a stop at the stunning Kitchen by Vangura. The VP of marketing andsales, Robert Vertes, joins them, as does Krystal Vangura, the OG of kitchen creation. ChefNicholasSaxon prepares seared ahi for the jags after his Titanic tasting last week. Sam fromCabinet World discusses the 'customer can help customize' theory, and Jodi from The WeddingFlea Market says bring vases and you can't go...

The Jagoffs Zoom-talk new chapters with some of the best moms in Pittsburgh. Shelly Duffy reveals life after turning 60, new beginnings, and her podcast changes. Kelly Frey Zooms in to showcase what her life has been like after 21 years at WTAE and now starting her flipping adventure as a real estate agent with her husband. Plus, Marketing and Communications Director, Joan McSorley, explains the e...

The Mix Candle Company in Lawrenceville smelled like podcast spirit thanks to the warm welcome ala owner Abbey and manager Anthony. As we recorded, the AA's helped our intern, Paige, make a coffee-scented candle. In the meantime, Dave Peters, Pittsburgh's "D-1" barber talked about the changes in men primping their hair, beards, skin, etc. Katie Blackley, of WESA-FM, talked about their new podcast...

Conversations paint a picture of iconic greats on the most popular couch in Pittsburgh nestled right in The Andy Warhol Museum. Director of The Andy Warhol Museum Patrick Moore highlights and hypes Warhol's happenings and history along with Acting Eating Advice dietician Leslie Bonci, NEXTpittsburgh's editor Brian Hyslop and Stephanie "Stevee" Wellons of Soulful Femme. Rohrich Honda is known as #1...

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The jags hit the Mercer dirt for the annual Derby Expo hosted by Smith Metal Works. They get down and derby with Jake, a protégé in the derby world, and the first professional demolition derby driver from Garfield, TY McClellend. Crash, Burn and Love documentary producer and novelist, Bill Lowenburg shows history and passion for the sport while the Most Wanted Fine Art renowned artist Jason Sauer...

Mike's Beer Bar hosted the Jags' Beer Can Opening Day with a little wiffle ball action. Mark Ferrari starts the national anthem after Larry Richert and Kevin Battle take the first wiffle ball hit. Next up: Chris Miller from the Renegades of the Rotunda, Mike from Mike's Beer Bar, YinzLidz gals with a line drive, followed by Donna, the bday girl and her Merry Widow friend, Jan. Then: Tressa Glover...

We went "treat-tasting" at Grandpa Joe's Cand Shops in the Strip District. The highlight was the blind-folded taste testing of ketchup pop and pickle pop game that Rachel Carlson mastered. It might be the first time John ever gagged at podcast. Colin Williams, the new big kahuna of The Incline Pittsburgh, joined Rachael and John for a candy cigarette convo and then Bradley Evanovich rolled in with...

The jags stop into the Millvale Community Library and the Millvale chatter started with Ethan, a librarian who provided an overview of the library's unique tool services, then onto Jen from Sprezzatura who educates us on St. Joseph's Day. Abeille Voyante Tea Company owner, Danielle, dishes on therapeutic teas that benefit physical and mental well-being, while Alayna from Vintage 416 weighs in on v...

The blizzardly weather had no bearing on the green scene at the return of the St. Patrick's Day parade. Sean Stayduhar overviews the Ancient Gaelic sport with info about the Pittsburgh Hurling Club, and Pat Mullin reps the North Side Irish for decades starting with just eight people. Matt, the executive director of Three Rivers Rowing, raps about rowing's resurgence with a focus on team building,...

The Hoyt Art Center is the final stop on the jagoff's last fireplace tour of 2022. Tom Sabol, who launched The AM Group in 2015 with his business partner, Scott Wolkowitz, talks all must-visits of Newcastle, redevelopment in Pittsburgh, all in his new sneaks. Plus, Ben Oaks, tech wiz of Cerebral Overload, highlights some of the most recent trends in technology. Vinnie Borelli discusses his motivat...

The jags hit the road for LIVE Casino Pittsburgh for a jackpot of guests that include 40-year casino connoisseur and general manager, Sean Sullivan, and marketing genius Sam. Singer-songwriter and musician, Jacian Blaze, talks about his rotation on radio and admiration for family, while food bloggers Dave Foreman and Briana White chat up "Plate It, Pittsburgh," which will be available on the Very...

The jagoffs rocked out in Glenshaw with Chris Leya, owner of Live Burgh Studio, a live music studio and crash pad for performers. Eric Dillman of Eric Dillman Designs talked about his podcast, Pro Series and some HGTV inspo, while Cody Baker, owner of Creative Drinks LLC, got us up to date on his newest drink, The T. Music performed live by Dan, Brian, and Chris of the Derty Windoze. Have you chec...

From duos and twosies, to Family Feud style gaming, all for the love of charity...two of course. Jackie Page of Love Rocks Café hosted Team PTL and Team YaJagoff's charity battle of funds for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics and Young Adult Survivor's United. Thanks to the Wilson Group, KB Plumbing and Screenmobile of Western Pa., both charities will receive $500 all for the fun of gaming. Ha...

People's Gas Fireplace Tour 2022 Stop #3 called for a trip to Collier Township for several successful startup stories, say that three times fast. Fireside at Michael and Dawnlee Vaughn's, get grind and go stories from The Wilson Group's Derrick Wilson and Sally Andreaco, while Michael Troiani of the Troiani Group showcases the rebirth of Papa J's Ristorante. Jamal, AKA Uncle Jammy, spices things u...

People's Natural Gas Fireplace Tour 2022 heats up with a 2nd stop in Brighton Heights, thanks to homeowners Larry Crouser and John Bratton who chat their fitness biz, California Cycle Path, with instructor Lauren Bradford. Brighton Heights Citizens Federation prez, Joe Glassbrenner, shines a light on the community collective while Hollywood stops by with tv writer, producer and screenwriter, Carl...

The People's Gas Fireplace Tour 2022 stop number #1 cozied up in Ben Avon thanks to River Point Realty's, Steve Gregory and his wife, Kristen. Digital content creator and sports assignment photographer Mark Alberti delivers deets on taking action-shots for The Steelers while That Curry Smell blog, Kanika, and her husband Tony, talk all things eating, drinking, and Indian cooking culture. Tunes are...

With handbells and harps, the jagoffs let the jabber commence at The Music Note in Ben Avon with new business owner Christopher Brewer and colleague Megan, a master class act on every instrument possible. Plus, The Cakery brings the jagoffs sweet treats and sweet talk about the baking business in Westview. Poor Man's Podcast creator, Chris Hopper, enjoys the company of creators, ya know, musicians...

The jagoffs uncover another one of Pittsburgh's best kept secrets, the Bayernhof Museum. Immersed among unique music machines and 'Burgh history, Rachael and John sit high overlooking the Allegheny River while chatting it up with expert museum guide and curator Jim Mousseau. Plus, features writer Josh Axelrod highlights his trendy, pop culture writing at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette while Jonathon...

Ray Zawodni and Collin Chamberlin reflect on their comedic journey from the 412 to NYC. Ray channels some past characters and Collin talks release of his new album. People's Gas Kevin Campbell and Jeff Repasky copy us on CO2 protection pointers and the Screaming Orphans keep up the Christmas spirit with their holiday hymns. Rohrich Honda has a tracker, not for Santa or packages. They are tracking...

Big rocks and small sips unite at a cave bar near Hartwood Acres that brings people together over cheese and hummus plates. The jagoffs chat it up with business partners Mark and Ray along with wine enthusiast/expert Nikki. Perfectly paired are the Stuff To Do in Pittsburgh gals Michelle, Liz, and Brita as well as nacho queens Alex, Kiara and Darcy of Nacho Girls PGH. Live tunes are provided by mu...

Down with OEV? You know me! John has never taken a field trip so off to Old Economy Village we go for Christmas at the Village. J/R find out if they're on the naughty or nice list, thanks to Belsnickel. Plus, they chatted with Old Economy villager Kaitlyn Karczewski and bowed psaltery master Diane Yorkshire. John Craig brings the content creation while Leslie Bonci dishes the flavor. Rohrich Honda...

Brian Johnston and his crew jumped into the Rohrich Honda Courtesy Odyssey for a morning of Mall at Robinson perks that included Starbucks, Chocolate, $100 mall bucks, visits with Celina Pompeani, Santa Claus and shopping of course! Among almost 70 entries, this crew told a story that claimed the contest prize and we chronicled their adventure! Rohrich Honda houses a mega inventory of pre-owned, c...

The People's Gas Holiday Market and Light Up Night are celebrating milestones. So, the jags welcome PTL's Mikey Hood, Lifestyle writer extraordinaire, Amanda Mushro, LUN shop local loon Missy Moreno with a special, festive guest, and Clinton Clegg to talk about his upcoming charity show. Rohrich Honda houses a mega inventory of pre-owned, certified cars, but like Christmas coming, the dealership i...

The guys at Fueled by Hops, founder Ryan Galiotto and podcast co-host DJ Scottro, are sweetening the beer drinking game. They added 412 favorite brews to the Pittsburgh cookie table tradition with their most recent event, Drink the Cookie Table. Cookie activist Jasmine Cho of Yummyholic and senior curator of the Heinz History Center, Leslie Przybylek, brought history and creativity to the table. ...