I Hate This Town

Hello! It's been awhile! We've missed you, and apologize for the absence! This time around, we have our friend Kyle back on the show to talk about a small, Viennese "Kaffeehaus" nestled in the idyllic setting of an office park building in Lynwood, Washington. Folks, you're gonna want to sit down for this one. You can find Kyle over at @kylypso on twitter, and be sure to check out his podcast @BYMoneyPod!

This week, Owen's friend Hunter joins us from Richmond, VA and we get to the bottom of what true solidarity in the American Healthcare System looks like

A special, spooky episode for an especially spooky time of year! We talk to author, columnist, and PGH-local Jacob Bacharach about his novel, "The Bend of the World," conspiracy theories, and the dark energy contained within the hollers of Pittsburgh. Come join us down in the Christmas Tree Room You can find Jacob on Twitter @jakebackpack His books are "The Bend of the World," and "The Doorposts of Your House and on Your Gates." They can be found online and wherever books are sold.

This week folks, it's just us. Pared down. Streamlined. No frills. And especially no drownings. Join us as MJ reads some headline hits from around the country - more at 11.

Part II is here! Greg had to leave, but we soldier in the name of unceasing work ethic, out of respect for our friends of the hour: mormons.

This week, we chop it up with the boys from @BYMoneyPod over the hardest workers out there—Mormons. Pull back the curtain once in awhile, there's beauty in the hustle...maybe even flair... Checkout Brigham Young Money Podcast @BYMoneyPod Jordan: @DeseretDirtbag Greg: @DadShammDad Kyle: @Kylypso

Shocks is back for round two! This week we review the Bruce Willis boat cop special Striking Distance (1993) and learn about generational boat cop wealth. Have you seen 90's houseboats????

This week, Owen and MJ are joined by Maria from Worst Week Yet to give us the run down on the coolest dude in existence: Pittsburgh's very own Luke Ravenstahl, the Boy Mayor. Check out Worst Week Yet on Twitter @worstweekyet, and give Maria a follow @Sandernista412

We take a different course this episode, channeling the energy of Ohio into a freewheeling discussion of cigarette gender politics and Midwestern Bladerunner. This episode is light on actual Ohio stories, but we think we did a decent job capturing the spirit of the state. Thanks to @mitchysuch for guiding us on our journey.

On this special May Day episode of IHTT, host MJ shares the story of the The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and the events that unfolded in Pittsburgh as a part of that strike. This episode is dedicated to all those who have come before and given their lives and love for the liberation of the working class. Solidarity forever. Get involved with the Pro Act: https://pro-act.dsausa.org Check out the Howling Mob Society: https://www.howlingmobsociety.org and the Battle of Homestead Foundation: https://battleofhomestead.org/bhf/

This week, we talk to Francis (@armystrang) from What a Hell of a Way to Die (@hellofaway) about St. Louis, MO, and he tells us about all the Big Things coming out of Missouri. Seriously, they have a lot of Big Stuff. You can hear more from Francis and the @hellofaway crew by subscribing to their Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

This week we're talking to our friend Shocks about Boston, Massachusetts. He gives us the lowdown on Bostons sports fans and then we spend the rest of the episode talking about what it means when someone says, “lets grab a couple beers.” Trust us, your answer matters. You can follow Shocks on Twitter @shocks

This week, Owen and MJ talk to Nick Romy, a luthier and musician based out of Bloomington, Indiana. We talk about two guys named Rooster and The Warlock. You're gonna want to hear about them. Check out Nick's luthier work on Instagram: @ardentinstruments If you liked the episode please consider a donation to the Hotels for Homeless fund of Bloomington! Anything and everything helps. Venmo or Paypal: @H4HBloomington // Cashapp: $H4HBloomington Website: https://www.h4hbloomington.org

On this inaugural episode, we get together with Justin Boldaji to talk about his home of 20 years: Seattle, Washington. From the city's pre-Amazon days to graffiti culture to his experience as a teen on the streets during the '99 WTO riots, Justin takes us on a one-man's-life tour of the emerald city. Buy your very own copy of Justin's book, "The T-Rex with Fluff Who Wanted to be Tuff" at https://www.trexwithfluff.com

Coming March 2021, "I Hate This Town," a new podcast featuring friends the world over. Join hosts Owen and MJ as they interview friends old and new about the places they choose to live and why. "I Hate This Town" will be available on Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the pod twitter at @hatethistownpod