Yinz Are Good

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”. Get ready, yinzers, because there is a whole lot of compassion and goodness coming your way... If you’ve been listening to th...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up , who are taking care of their neighbors , the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?” . Tressa recently received an email from author KD Schnee that read, in part: Hi, I wanted to share a local Pittsburgh famil...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”. Our guest today reached out to us from the other side of the country - from Idaho, to be exact - and boy, are we glad he did....

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”. A quick note from Tressa: This episode is dropping on January 26, 2026 amidst tumultuous times for many of us – and not just...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”. Are yinz familiar with the new series on Nickelodeon called Play It Forward: Game On ? If not, you’re about to be…This unscri...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up , who are taking care of their neighbors , the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?” . Girls Inc. of Greater Pittsburgh is the phenomenal nonprofit that helps girls gain the knowledge and skills to effect posi...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”. This is a fun episode, yinzers! Don makes his triumphant return - it's been a minute, right? But instead of doing the Nam...

It's our annual late-night-talk-show-meets-TV-Christmas-special! We're bringing you good news, community connection and a whole lot of holiday spirit... Recorded at the Greer Cabaret Theatre Lounge in Pittsburgh's Cultural District on Monday, December 8th, 2025. Our featured guests who are affecting  positive change in our communities : * Kendra Whitlock Ingram  -  President,  The Pitt...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”. Boy did we have fun with this episode… We (Tressa, Don, and videographer Michela Hall), got together with our friends and sho...

Yinz Are Good is an award-winning podcast that shares the good news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”. In this episode, Tressa sits down with the remarkable Evan Frazier, President & CEO of The...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?” We’ve got a lovely conversation coming up for you: you’re gonna hear all about a small but mighty organization that is providi...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?” Get ready for one inspiring story of perseverance , hope and love . Tressa sits down with the remarkable Chef Missy (Missy Ter...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?” In this episode, you'll hear from a few different folks from a few different places…all of whom are dedicated to building...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make the world a better place?” We recently received an email saying, in part, “I’m reaching out to introduce you to two Pittsburghers who I think are a perfe...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make the world a better place?” This episode epitomizes the mission of this show: you are going to hear from people who are taking care of others in the trues...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen...the people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make the world a better place?”. Coming up in this episode are two esteemed and inspiring leaders who have each made helping, guiding and showing compassion...

This episode encompasses so many of the themes of this podcast: the importance of listening to, learning from, and believing in each other and the joy of finding what we have in common . It's about  family, community and connection . And it all came together thanks to one of our listeners (and former guests)! Tressa talks with  Special Education Teacher, Andrea Harrity , and one of her former stud...

Do you know that in Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 282,000 people living with Alzheimer’s? And that there are over 465,000 caregivers who dedicate 822 million hours of unpaid care for them? And do you also know that there are lots of helpers who are dedicated to lifting those folks up and providing support ? The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are those helpers...

Comin’ your way in Episode 179, we have incredible leaders from two local nonprofits that are all about lending support and creating safe community spaces . Both have been on the show before, and we always love when they stop by! First up: Nina Barbuto, Founder & Executive Director of Assemble , the community space for arts and technology education . Assemble connects the kids in their neighbo...

Yinzers! Get ready to hear a whole lot about community and the importance of supporting and showing up for each other . First up: 2-time Superbowl champ , Steelers defensive end, and the one whose beard was feared… the one and only Brett Keisel . Brett works with several charities throughout the region - doing so much good - and Tressa chats with him during a community event at DICK’S House of Spo...

Inspiration. Empowerment. Hope. Get ready for it all in this episode, yinzers! After having met briefly at a Big Brothers Big Sisters event a few months ago, Tressa has the joy of sitting down with Rachel Salinetro, a community volunteer and fitness trainer whose message is: Overcome. Define. Empower. You’re going to hear not only about how she’s helping kids and adults in her community (and beyon...

Tressa heads to McKeesport, PA to bring you one wonderful episode about an organization that is committed to helping children in their community feel supported, inspired, and ready to reach their full potential . And you’re gonna hear about the foundation who is dedicated to supporting them all. That organization is LaRosa Youth Club and that foundation is The DICK'S Foundation's Sports Ma...

Family , connections , comfort , support ...get ready to hear a whole lot about these and much more in Episode 175! We (Tressa, Don, and Dave) had the honor of spending a morning at Family House and talking with staff members and even a few of their guests and it was, in short, amazing. If you’re not familiar...For over 41 years, Family House has been providing a safe, affordable, and comfortable...

You've got two fabulous conversations comin' your way, yinzers! First, did you know that August 1st is PA Donor Day ? Listener Molly Crawford emailed to tell us all about it and the wonderful nonprofit, CORE (Center for Organ Recovery and Education) . And that's not all! Molly joins Tressa to share her personal story about how organ donation saved her husband's life . Then, get rea...

Looking for yinzers doing good? Well you've come to the right place! Tressa heads to West Deer to talk with middle schooler Colton Petrosky and his mom Leslie about Colton's "Operation Help Your Neighbor" . Then, live from the Pittsburgh Pirates' Yinzerpalooza celebration, Tressa sits down with former Pittsburgh Pirate/current broadcaster Neil Walker to chat about his charita...