Podcasts about Millvale

What makes a truly extraordinary pizza? It's a question that Pittsburgh pizza masters Patrick Elston of Gus Franco's and Pete Tolman of Ironborn Pizza have spent years perfecting—crafting distinct styles that have earned them regional championships and devoted followings.(00:52) Patrick's journey began with a mobile wood-fired pizza trailer in 2018, eventually establishing Gus Franco's brick-and-mortar location in Lower Burrell. His "American baker style" pizza represents a careful evolution from Neapolitan traditions, with meticulous attention to dough fermentation and bread-making techniques. The result? A perfectly crispy yet light crust that recently earned him recognition as the Northeast Region champion for traditional pizza at the International Pizza Expo.(22:59) Meanwhile, Pete Tolman transformed a chance encounter with Detroit-style pizza during a Colorado ski trip into Ironborn Pizza, now thriving with locations in Millvale and the Strip District since 2017. His distinctive inch-plus-high crust with a lacy cheddar cheese edge has gathered its own accolades, including multiple Northeast regional championships. Beyond pizza, Ironborn's Strip District location showcases handmade pasta, fresh meatballs, and a full bar experience.What truly sets these pizza makers apart is their dedication to craft. Patrick describes the intense relationship with his wood-fired oven—moving pizzas through five different "spots" during busy service, constantly managing heat, and treating each pie as an artistic creation. Pete reveals the science behind his dough, which rises higher than traditional Detroit-style, creating Ironborn's signature airy texture. Both prioritize quality ingredients, including non-bromated flours and proper fermentation, challenging the notion that pizza is merely "junk food."(32:27) Their friendship exemplifies Pittsburgh's collaborative food scene—they attend pizza competitions together, celebrate each other's successes, and even share monthly dinners with their families. Their approach to business growth remains deliberately measured, with Patrick slowly introducing Sicilian pizzas and Pete focusing on strengthening operations at his existing locations.Whether you're craving Patrick's "Hot Dad" pizza with sopressata and hot honey or Pete's white pie with garlic cream and roasted tomatoes, these pizza masters prove that Pittsburgh's pizza scene has evolved into something truly special. Visit them soon to taste what championship-level dedication to pizza craft really means.Support the showLiked the episode? We'd love a coffee!

Tressa first has a lovely conversation with The Chalking Dad (Erik Greenawalt) about how his toddler-aged daughters got him started on a career that now takes him all over the world. And then Tressa has a delighful and resonant chat with her older sister, Debbie Glover Jozwiak, who is the Chief Services Officer of the incredible Allegheny Family Network. AFN partners with families of children with behavioral health needs to improve their quality of life through peer-to-peer support, education, and advocacy. And Don stops by for a round of Name That Neighborhood. https://www.alleghenyfamilynetwork.org/ Allegheny Family Network Parent Support Line: 1-888-273-2361 The Chalking Dad: https://www.thechalkingdad.com/ https://www.yinzaregood.com/ Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

Hour 4- AAA's Marita Williams calls in to give Larry and the people all of the inside scoop for travel plans. With theSteelr schedule out things are booking fast and Marita has the Package deals. Suzie also joins Larry in the studio for "the cool scoop." and Paul Bassong calls in to tell them about the Millvale music festival.

When Croatian painter and immigrant Maxo Vanka first visited Pittsburgh in 1935, he fell in love with the steel town and developed a friendship with Father Albert Zagar of the St. Nicholas Croatian Church in Millvale.  Zagar longed for color on his church's plain walls, but he didn't want the usual imagery found in most religious houses. He knew Vanka was the perfect artist for the job. Vanka then painted 25 individual murals that cover every inch of the church, and today, artists and activists, including members of the USW, are working to preserve the historic art to its original glory.  Today we're talking with two of these members who are dedicating their time and expertise to saving these murals and what they mean for Pittsburgh and the labor movement as a whole. Learn more at www.vankamurals.org.  Music from today's episode includes Dancing at the Marketplace by Lobo Loco and 13 Hora Din Clejani Cigansko by The Underscore Orkestra. Episode photo of Angelica Marks by Matt Dayak (DAYAK CREATIVE LLC).  

Tressa has the pleasure of sitting down with Greg Austin, the fabulous and inspiring chef and Director of Distribution Initiatives for 412 Food Rescue. They chat about 412 Food Rescue's Good Food Project, Grocery Bagging Program, other initiatives, and volunteer opportunities. Greg was also named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40 in 2023. 412 Food Rescue: https://412foodrescue.org/ https://412foodrescue.org/programs/good-food-project/ "Prevent perfectly good food from going to waste." https://www.yinzaregood.com/ Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

Can you believe it's almost NYE? If your resolutions include getting to know Pittsburgh, there's no one better than Hey Pittsburgh newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco. She's got suggestions for where to donate unused items, get local handmade soaps, and snap up some delicious treats to keep you cozy into 2024. Explore zero waste cleaning products The Refillery. Donate your old clothes to Free Store 15104. Light a candle-- Francesca loves Cinnamon and Rosemary from Chez Lapin. Francesca plans on reading Pride & Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott and finding books at City Books. You can catch up on Francesca's neighborhood guides. (Here is her Millvale one) The City Cast Pittsburgh Episodes Francesca will be revisiting are: The Wildest Pgh Insults from the Past 200 Years and Is Pittsburgh the Midwest? Or Part of Appalachia? Cook up local grub with goods from the local delivery service Harvie. Francesca wants to try Fun-Gal Farms mushrooms and Forma Pgh Pasta. Write Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Collage Collective hosts a variety of events. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Become a founding member at membership.citycast.fm Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a few more months of miserable, gray, cold weather to get through, but someone on our team has a plan to beat the winter blues. City Cast producer and lifelong Pittsburgher Elizabeth Kauma shares her love of ski season, crafting, and a few surprise gifts for her Pittsburgh team. You can find out more about Elizabeth's old ski racing team: WPRC. Hit the slopes at Seven Springs, Blue Knob, and Boyce Park. Get crafty at McWalker Yarns in Millvale and Yarns by Design in Oakland. Get hiking at Riding Meadow Park and the Schenley Park. The City Cast Pittsburgh Episodes Elizabeth recommends are: The Legend of Pittsburgh's Glowing ‘Green Man', The Most-Hated Parker in Pgh Breaks His Silence, and Paczki, Parades and a Very Yinzer Mardi Gras. Become a founding member at membership.citycast.fm You too can level up your thrift flips at Cut and Sew Studio's Alter, Repair, Remake Class. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PFT Commenter knows everything looks just peachy for the NY Jets, but he also knows it's all at the expense of Zach Wilson. Anne Celedonia joins the show to promote LoTide at the Maple Lead in Millvale this Friday night.

Welcome back to A Dead Letter! On this episode, the Immortal gives an update and the Millvale Church.

For this episode, there are three parts: 1) an audio podcast, 2) a video version of that interview and 3) a special documentary short about the Tarallos and their business. You can listen to the first one and/or watch the other two.And if you stop by their weekend table in the Strip or visit the shop in Millvale, don't be afraid to try the Trinidad Scorpion Salt.  It's extra spicy in all the right ways.Steel City Salt Company: steelcitysalt.com/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEWATCH THE STEEL CITY SALT COMPANY VIDEO EXTRA------------------------------Support GUMBANDS: donate.wqed.org/wqed/gumbandsMore GUMBANDS: www.gumbands.orgMore from Rick Sebak:NEBBY: Rick Sebak's Tales of Greater Pittsburgh: wqed.org/nebbyPittsburgh History Series: wqed.org/watch/pittsburgh-history-seriesFollow Rick on social:Instagram: @ricksebakFacebook: Rick SebakTwitter: @rickaroundhere------------------------------GUMBANDS is brought to you by WQED Pittsburgh  and made possible by the Buhl Foundation.

It's the Friday news roundup! The City Cast Pittsburgh team is getting you ready for a weekend worth celebrating. We're talking about local Juneteenth history and events, Taylor Swift mania, and a bunch of other activities elsewhere in the city to help you avoid the crowds — all while celebrating Father's Day, the pup in your life, and more. **Reminder: City Cast won't be publishing on Monday in observance of Juneteenth. Special thanks to all the great reporting out there that helps us fuel our shows: There's a petition to change the “Iron City Beer” sign to welcome Taylor Swift The Trib estimates the economic impact of Taylor's visit to Pittsburgh Gallup tracked awareness of Juneteenth the first year after it became our newest federal holiday Pittsburgh Magazine had a great explainer on what happened with Juneteenth vendors and planning Juneteenth organizer B Marshall told WESA he thinks its about racism Find more Juneteenth event details here & here Pride celebrations are happening this weekend in Mt. Lebanon, Bellevue & Lawrenceville Doors Open in Millvale looks like a blast. Note: Millvale Pride is this weekend Enter your pup in a gay dog pageant  Celebrate the dad in your life at a Father's Day BBQ Brunch at The National Aviary And for music lovers, check out the Franklin Blues & BBQ on Saturday and Sunday Find links to all of the Taylor Swift-themed goodies in today's Hey Pittsburgh newsletter or at https://pittsburgh.citycast.fm/ Support our advertisers! Join the Art of Living in the special, one-night event Sixth Sense - Meditation & Wisdom with Sri Sri Ravishankar on Thursday, June 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the Omni William Penn. The Art of Living is a non-profit, humanitarian organization they're active in 180 countries, teaching meditation, non-violence, and service for humanity. Tickets are available at tiny.cc/sixthsensepitt. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listeners and Friends!Come down to Mr. Small's Theater today for Jeff's first ever full-band gig as a Pittsburgh resident. The Millvale Music Fest presents Jeff Taylor, from 1:50pm-2:30pm on the Mr. Smalls (outdoor) stage on Butler Street.This show is free to attend, just bring a rain jacket or windbreaker as it might be a bit spritz-y!Come down to the show, and of course:LET'S GO PENS!!

Are the Penguins looking through the wrong end of the telescope? Are they comatose waiting for this thing to grow? Who knows? What Jordan and Jeff DO know is that Lucius put on an absolutely KILLER show at Mr. Smalls theater in Millvale, PA. They hop on a quick voice memo recording to discuss it all - from Jeff's sit-in on “Dusty Trails,” to his …unique whistling abilities. Nathan Linegar, Lucius's tour manager on this run, joins your co-hosts for this impromptu episode - even though he's pretty sure they're messing with him.Thank you for listening!! Follow us on Twitter @penspod, on Instagram at @flypenguinsflyEnjoy tonight's Penguins away game versus the Red Wings … AND of COURSE:LETS GO PENS!!JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

Dana Bannon is a stylist and owner of Pageboy Salon and Boutique, located in Millvale, just northeast of the city of Pittsburgh. Pageboy prides itself on creating a comfortable and friendly environment for customers and clients, offering a range of stylists, curated beauty goods, and massage. https://www.pageboypgh.com/ Fbk: https://www.facebook.com/pageboysalonandboutique IG @pageboypgh @danabannon

If you have any questions or if you'd like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I'm doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Website: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH CHRISTIAN KAHLE AND MATT BRUDNOK AT:Website: https://www.luckysignspirits.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckysignspiritsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/luckysignspirits

Hosted By Keda Hubbard and Jay Giles Listen as Keda and Jay celebrate their seventh anniversary of the podcast. KedaNJayShow Rundown -Intro music 9 minutes Keda and Jay say thank you for the voicemails and listeners Reflect on 7 yrs What can make the show better? -Sponsorship a match CCW event Capital Championship Wrestling @CCWAction CCW is a new all Women's promotion. We are looking to put together a roster of some of the best female pro wrestlers in the world today. -Indy Style Summer Edition Series Recap 7 matches from the indy scene Youtube Titan Championship Wrestling presents ☆Devastation and Destruction☆ Goddess Championship Match☆ Riley Shepard w/AJ Pan(c) vs Nikii Duke| 6/18/22 https://youtu.be/tpsSYqLSagE Youtube sonoran championship wrestling SOS vs Zeda Zhang https://youtu.be/7HhAmFvR5lE Youtube Enjoy Cup: Tag Team Edition First Round: The Runway (Calvin Couture & Tyler Klein) VS BUSSY (Allie Katch & Effy) Enjoy The Enjoy Cup: Tag Team Edition - Event @ Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania, USA https://youtu.be/3Ak1iJWBCsA https://youtu.be/yikPz5fCBsQ https://youtu.be/Z9ImtGBgO7c Title match network Enjoy Battle Club Pro's “Women Crush Wednesday”, Willow Nightingale & Brooke Valentine vs Janai Kai & Jordan Blade https://youtu.be/wVhaNOEMzBM rise against all Titus Alexander vs Carlito: rise against all. https://youtu.be/RvKjAhdhmts Courage Pro CC Moss vs Riley Mathew's -Discuss WWE and AEW events -Braun is back -Clash of the Castle -All Out Crique CM Punk interview and AEW drama https://youtu.be/UBAvjOYD6hs 7 John Cena quotes by Jay Giles Final words

This week we headed to Millvale, Pa to talk to Brian Eaton, the co-founder of Grist House Craft Brewery. We talked about the history of the brewery, the flooding they had to deal with, the expansion of their current location, and their new production facility that will be in Collier Township in a decommissioned Missile Command Center.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub and Idiom Brewing Co.And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

Dorothy Blackburn lived in the West End neighborhood between where the West End Branch Library and Richie's Restaurant currently stand. In this episode of the West End Stories Project Podcast, Dorothy discusses Washburn School, temporarily relocating to Millvale and dances at St. Joseph Catholic Church. With the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, the West End Stories Project has shifted from a video series to a podcast, so interviews are being conducted over the phone. If you or someone you know lived or spent a significant amount of time in the West End, please consider sharing your story. Call 513-369-6900 or email westend@cincinnatilibrary.org for more information.

The boys are back in the building, and it's been a crazy week! Get ready for a lot of yelling. Heinz Field has become Acrisure Stadium and we have some thoughts. A video from Foxtail goes viral for all the wrong reasons. It was....a lot. And an Amazon delivery driver drops a deuce in the middle of the street over in Millvale. Zach Wilson pulls a Finch. An old picture of Chloe Kardashian as a pimp resurfaces. Bam Margera is out partying again after vanishing from rehab. And players are boycotting Scrabble. All that and more in this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast! Leave us a voicemail at ‪(412) 438-8358‬!

Matt started by talking about the elimination of shifts. Matt doesn't think that the shift should be outlawed. Matt says weighs in on whether or not Reynolds should be traded. Matt thinks Mitch Keller can still be a top of the rotation guy. Clement also talked about Contreras being rested.  Breakfast Bytes- Greg Williams is a lifelong Steelers fan.  An Amazon driver pooped in a mans front yard in Millvale. We will speak to this man at 8:45. Channel 11 had the story. MIDWEEK MORNING MOUTH OFF 

Acrisure Stadium Facebook comments - Butt crack mosquito bites - Crazy Italian guy checks in for the last time from Heinz Field - A pooping horse stole the show during the bachelorette premiere - Watch out Mikey is space horny - An amazon delivery driver took a street poop and then used the Millvale bidet - Amazon Prime Day.. Who needs a shark costume for their bearded dragon

A Millvale resident was caught off-guard by a suspicious package left by an Amazon driver. A nasty one at that.

A man in Millvale received a nasty package from an Amazon delivery driver, David Gans recounts Grateful Dead's legacy as Dead & Co rolls into town. Comedian Steven Rodgers has an odd experience from Late Night appearances, Heinz Field releases an attack ad, and more.

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 vintage clothing and her store greeter bull dog. Fueled by witchcraft and crystals, Maude's Paperwing Gallery co-owners embrace and provide mentorship regarding living LGBTQIA. At Caesars Alehouse & Eatery, Kevin talks about reopening a family establishment while Erika June provides the tunes and tools. Rohrich Honda is known for its vast showroom with a backup of vehicles in its warehouse in Bloomfield. But what about the pre-owned and certified used vehicles in inventory? With a click or a call, you can be up to date on how many of your desired make or model are available for purchase. As always visit rohrich.com for all of your vehicle needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Adventures of Maisie (aka Maisie) was a radio comedy series starring Ann Sothern as underemployed entertainer Maisie Ravier and a spin-off of Sothern's successful 1939–1947 Maisie movie series, based on a character created by Wilson Collison.) The series was broadcast on CBS Radio, NBC Radio, the Mutual Radio Network, and Mutual flagship radio station WHN in New York City.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theaterhttps://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491----------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Adventures of Maisie (aka Maisie) was a radio comedy series starring Ann Sothern as underemployed entertainer Maisie Ravier and a spin-off of Sothern's successful 1939–1947 Maisie movie series, based on a character created by Wilson Collison.) The series was broadcast on CBS Radio, NBC Radio, the Mutual Radio Network, and Mutual flagship radio station WHN in New York City. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

It's time for another episode of Good, but not the best... a Dancing Gnome podcast! If you're listening to this immediately after release, don't forget to make a trip to the brewery and help celebrate Dancing Gnome's 5th anniversary!! Andrew tells us about the anniversary beers that will be released and how they will celebrate throughout the weekend, after we first read 2 new reviews, both with acronyms. Later in the episode, we are joined by Brian Eaton of Grist House and the PGH Brewers Guild. Brian tells us about the new construction at their Millvale location as well as a quick update on their new spot in Collier. We then talk about the upcoming "Three Rivers Beer Week", the kickoff event happening October 5th, some other events you can look forward to, and much more! We finish the episode by answering some listener questions and rolling through a quick round of Watch, Listen, Learn.Intro & Outro music by: Kabbalistic VillageBreak music by: Kevin MacLeod

Load up your paintball guns, maniacs, because this week we're talking the 1986 action slasher hybrid The Zero Boys!  Guest co-host Lance Parkin is back to discuss the flick and topics such as Joe Estevez's choice of footwear as a backwoods killer, the consistency of Dimetapp versus Blood, and another tasty review of the Millvale, PA Hardee's location.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Steal Your Weights podcast. For this episode, we went for a run in the streets of Millvale with a workout at CrossFit Pine Creek. Established in 2018 but recently re-opened under new ownership, Pine Creek is a clean facility with great natural light and a really welcoming community. After the workout, we sat down with Julia Bryan and Jessica Dunbar - two of the gym's owners - to talk about Pine Creek's history, its community, programming and what happens when people love a gym enough to step up when things get tough. Check out our conversation with Julia and Jessica and be sure to subscribe to Steal Your Weights wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you enjoy the podcast, rate and review so more people can find out about our efforts at documenting CrossFit in Western Pa. 

"New Year. Same great tunes. Let artists like The California Honeydrops, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Yonder Mountain String Band, and more guide you into the first few days of 2021. ps. There are some new and exciting things on the horizon for Jam Session. Make sure to tune in next week, January 11th, 2021, to see what it is! 00:00 - Jam Session Intro 00:48 - Dawn a New Day - Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 07:17 - Millvale, PA - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe 12:43 - Let The Bells Ring On - Charlie Hunter Trio 17:37 - Jam Session on BTR 18:33 - Surprise Valley - Widespread Panic 24:46 - Sax Piece - Moon Hooch 28:49 - Life In The City - Turkuaz 32:53 - Jam Session on BTR 33:33 - Find your Pipe - Cousin Fungus 46:16 - Call It Home - The California Honeydrops 50:17 - Jam Session Outro 51:05 - Snow On the Pines (Live) - Yonder Mountain String Band 60:50 - Finish "

"New Year. Same great tunes. Let artists like The California Honeydrops, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Yonder Mountain String Band, and more guide you into the first few days of 2021. ps. There are some new and exciting things on the horizon for Jam Session. Make sure to tune in next week, January 11th, 2021, to see what it is! 00:00 - Jam Session Intro 00:48 - Dawn a New Day - Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 07:17 - Millvale, PA - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe 12:43 - Let The Bells Ring On - Charlie Hunter Trio 17:37 - Jam Session on BTR 18:33 - Surprise Valley - Widespread Panic 24:46 - Sax Piece - Moon Hooch 28:49 - Life In The City - Turkuaz 32:53 - Jam Session on BTR 33:33 - Find your Pipe - Cousin Fungus 46:16 - Call It Home - The California Honeydrops 50:17 - Jam Session Outro 51:05 - Snow On the Pines (Live) - Yonder Mountain String Band 60:50 - Finish "

John Tarallo was young when he discovered that salt could be mixed with herbs and spices to create unique flavors. His Sicilian grandfather often used an imported salt blend on his favorite dishes. This experience left an impression on John, as he realized the impact that spices could have on the taste of food. John grew up in a large family where gathering around the kitchen table for Sunday dinners and home-cooked meals was a way of life. He was raised by a family of small business owners, so it seemed natural that he would eventually try his hand at entrepreneurship. In 2014, he decided that the time was right to launch the Steel City Salt Company.The business had humble beginnings, as John started by selling salt blends and spices from a sidewalk table in the Strip District. The business grew, and four years later, John opened a storefront and production facility in Millvale. The building required extensive renovation, and John and his father, ever the do-it-yourselfers, did the bulk of the work. Today, John and his wife enjoy being hands-on business owners and operators. While they are grateful for their success, they intend to keep things simple by growing their business slowly and responsibly. Their desire is for Steel City Salt Company to remain a small family business for many years to come.If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Website: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH JOHN TARALLO AT:Website: https://steelcitysalt.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelcitysaltcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steelcitysaltTwitter: https://twitter.com/steelcitysaltcoPhone: 412-407-9271

In this week's episode, we meet Tony Theil of Attic Records. Just how much does Theil love buying, selling and playing records? He quit multiple jobs and moved to Millvale from Ohio when owner Fred Bohn Jr. offered him a job at the store. Learn about the history of Attic Records (spoiler alert: it wasn't just records at the start) and about the “Pittsburgh sound.” Theil gives some advice for those just starting to collect vinyl and shouts out some local bands whose albums he thinks you should own. (It's a non-comprehensive list.) Since Theil lives right above the shop, we also ask him to share some of his favorite Millvale spots. Plus, a little year-end review and some highlights from this year on The Slaw.   Links in this episode:   Attic Records Website Attic Records Instagram What is the Pittsburgh sound?

Join us for Episode 19! In this month's episode, Chris, Lisa and Tim are joined by special guests, Tom Baker and Erica Cochran, of North Hills Community Outreach (affectionately known as NHCO). Tom is NHCO's Executive Director and Erica is its Development Director. Formed in the late 1980s in response to devastating flooding in Millvale, Shaler and surrounding areas, NHCO has been a powerful force for good in Pittsburgh North Hills area ever since. Tom and Erica are exceptional ambassadors and their passion for doing good is nothing short of amazing! With over 20 services and programs (including a food pantry, organic garden, transportation assistance, employment assistance, utility assistance and more), NHCO truly is a one-stop shop for people in the North Hills who are in need of a helping hand. And best of all there are a myriad of ways you can help them! Give the episode a listen to find out more!For more information about volunteering with North Hills Community Outreach and a host of other amazing organizations, go to http://justserve.org/ (type in your zip code to find service opportunities near you)!

“When we moved here, I went around and introduced myself to everyone.” The body piercer at Three Rivers Tattoo, Jenny Mendak reflects on parallels between her own small town upbringing and what she loves about living and working in Millvale. A little over a year ago, she decided to throw a dance for the kids in town, which led to more dances, talent shows, a trip on the Gateway Clipper, and the title of Director of Family and Youth Development for the Millvale Community Development Corporation. In 2019, residents celebrated “Millvale Loves Jenny Day” to recognize her tireless commitment to the community. While COVID put a stop to larger gatherings, Mendak still figures out ways to help, including basketball competitions and hikes. She wants the kids in town to have positive experiences that will help guide them into adulthood. When asked for one word to describe Millvale, she responds, “charming. You can get a record, go get homemade candy or a milkshake, and still rent a movie all on the same block,” as such we ask her to share her favorite spots.    Links in this episode:   Millvale Youth Dance Three Rivers Tattoo

Episode 518 - The Hound of Death Listen on Patreon Special thanks to patron Stewart Huntsman, who put us on the scent of The Hound of Death by Agatha Christie! Music from this episode is by Repairer of Reputations from the new album Millvale '02! And while you're grabbing that, don't forget your Halloween soundtrack MONSTER CLASSICS! Extra special thanks to reader Kayla Murphy! Next up: Christie's The Call of Wings 

Episode 518 - The Hound of Death Listen on Patreon Special thanks to patron Stewart Huntsman, who put us on the scent of The Hound of Death by Agatha Christie! Music from this episode is by Repairer of Reputations from the new album Millvale '02! And while you're grabbing that, don't forget your Halloween soundtrack MONSTER CLASSICS! Extra special thanks to reader Kayla Murphy! Next up: Christie's The Call of Wings 

Danielle Spinola has been serving her specialty tea blends to Pittsburghers since 2007. In 2016, she expanded Tupelo Honey Teas and opened a plant-based cafe in Millvale, returning to her hometown and working to build community with an emphasis on sustainability and collaboration. In this episode, she gives an excellent tea explainer and discusses the health benefits of the beverage. We learn her views about plants as medicine and the level of care she and her team take when blending and selling tea to customers. Is tea, well, not your cup of tea? Spinola takes a “thinking outside the box” approach to tea and her business, which means that her blends are often used in collaborations with local breweries and distilleries for some harder-edged drinks. The episode concludes with her latest collaboration project: She is foraging in Girty's Woods each week to create a tea used to raise money for the Allegheny Land Trust's purchase of the 155 acres that span Millvale, Shaler, and Reserve in order to preserve it as green space. Plus: What goes great with tea? Cookies. This week, we dug through our archives to find a previously unreleased clip. Very Local freelancer/cookie enthusiast Boaz Frankel recommends his favorite chocolate chip cookies around town.   Links in this episode: Tupelo Honey Teas Allegheny Land Trust Girty's Woods Initiative

Doug Derda knows barbecue, so we asked him to share some of his secrets. His website, Yinz Love BBQ, is a compendium of all things rubbed, smoked, and sauce-slathered in Western Pennsylvania. There's a directory so you can source some good barbecue, a blog where he shares industry news and his competition experiences, and an events listing (although the latter might be less important at the moment). In this episode, Derda gives some current take-out recommendations and explains some of his at-home barbecue setup. If you plan on upping your grill game during this stay-home summer, we highlight some places to consider for meat shopping, and Derda shouts out Williams Ace Hardware in West Newton as one of his favorite one-stop shops for barbecue accessories and seasonings. Plus, Steel City Salt Co. in Millvale recently released an everything bagel blend, so you can shop local to spice up your homemade breads and biscuits. And don't snooze on ShuBrew's half-off growler fill Tuesdays.    Links in this episode:   Yinz Love BBQ Steel City Salt Co. ShuBrew

This one is for all the beer lovers out there, as I chat all things brews with my pals Zach Rock and Chuck Kelly from the one and only Grist House. I'm drinking a dessert sour from none other than the brewing legend in Millvale. Grab a beer and come hang while we all nerd out. Cheers

Pittsburgh Magazine Editor Brian Hyslop joins Larry and Kevin to discuss Pittsburgh Magazine's Dining at a Distance Series. Baby Loves Tacos has a make-your-own taco party available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from its Millvale location.

The coronavirus has devastated Pittsburgh's small business owners. Dana Bannon, the owner of a Millvale hair salon, is one of them. On this episode, she talks about closing her doors and calling all the places she soon owed money to, money that she wouldn't have.

Justin Greenawalt talks with us about historic houses, the Pittsburgh potty, a buried bridge and the best spots in Bellevue.  We also share some fun facts about wooden streets and a knit-from-home kit that supports Millvale.

Have you tried puppet karaoke? Did you know that the Puppetry Guild created a finger puppet version of Pittsburgh City Council? In this episode, we talk with artist Dave English about leaving and returning to Pittsburgh, and some of the unique Pittsburgh puppet events.    Dave English is an artist, educator and puppeteer. Visit DavesPuppets.com for more info about his work.    * EVENTS   Check out “The Goonies” on the big screen at The Oaks Theater   * COLLABORATIONS   Check out the braised beef tacos at Baby Loves Tacos in Millvale. The beef is prepared with the Gristly Bear Brown Ale from Grist House Craft Brewery.  Subscribe to The Slaw: Staying on Top of Pittsburgh podcast   The Slaw Podcast is available on: iTunes Spotify   Follow Very Local for more Pittsburgh updates: Very Local Pittsburgh Website Twitter @VeryLocalPGH Facebook Instagram  YouTube   Give Us a Call Have an event we should know about? Know of a partnership we should highlight on the podcast? How about a collaboration? We'd love to hear from you!   We're always looking for new Pittsburgh stories to share. If you leave a message we just might feature your pick in our newsletter or on our podcast.   Give us a call and leave a message. We want to hear from you!   412-368-6595 

Dan is a musician as well as worship leader at Element Church in Millvale, PA. He, along with four other gentlemen, founded the band Still. Based in Pittsburgh, these five guys use their punk and rock influences to bring a high energy, enthusiastic, and tenacious approach to worship music. It is with great pleasure that I share this episode featuring Dan's story of how this mission presented itself in a dream and was brought to fruition with the purest intention.. using their gifts to show people the power and fun of worship. Check out their website at https://www.stillpgh.com Listen to their EP titled God We Don't Deserve on Spotify and Apple Music!

This week, I sit down with Seth Hunter, who is the owner of Toll Gate Revival. Toll Gate Revival is a Vintage Americana shop located in historic Braddock, Pa. Seth grew up on a farm and throughout his childhood, he would go to flea markets, auctions, and estate sales with family. Early on, Seth didn’t have any plans on reselling vintage items full time, but after working a “regular job” he realized that he wasn’t into working for someone else. He slowly worked his way around the city hunting and gathering vintage pieces that caught his eye and eventually acquired a space to store them. After he had enough, he started selling pieces and continuously grew his brand to eventually end up at his location now in Braddock. It’s cool to hear about people risking it all to do what they love. Enjoy. Follow Toll Gate Revival on Instagram - Turner's Premium Iced Tea will be doing a can release on Saturday (2/22) at Gristhouse in Millvale. They will be starting at 2PM and I am sure they will sell fast. Streets on Carson will also be at Strange Roots Brewing in Millvale on Saturday (2/22) debuting they brand new food truck 'Streets on the Fly.' Come out and show your support! - CHECK IT OUT WWW.ILLCALLYOURIGHTBACK.COM - PLEASE TAKE A SECOND AND RATE AND REVIEW THIS PODCAST ON ITUNES! IT REALLY HELPS A INDEPENDENT PODCAST LIKE I'LL CALL YOU RIGHT BACK SO MUCH. THANKS IN ADVANCE - THIS PODCAST IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY STREETS ON CARSON GO CHECK THEM OUT AND TELL THEM ICYRB SENT YOU! Follow Streets on Instagram - Intro Music created by Ryan Drish (@realdrish) Follow us on Instagram - @illcallyourightback Follow us on Twitter - @ICYRBpodcast Like us on Facebook - I'll Call You Right Back Podcast

Pete Tolman, owner of Iron Born Pizza, first encountered Detroit-style pizza on a trip to Colorado. In this episode, he recounts his surprising reaction after discovering it in such an unlikely place and how he instantly knew that he had to bring it to Pittsburgh. Pete’s journey from Smallman Galley to Millvale and now back to the Strip District in his very own full-scale restaurant is an inspiring story rich with details and kernels of wisdom. His example of having a plan B is both humorous and insightful, as newly budding entrepreneurs can almost always benefit from having a back-up plan. Pete’s acknowledgement that he isn’t exactly sure what makes his restaurants so popular is transparent and refreshing. But one thing is for sure, there is a constant buzz that’s impossible to miss when you walk into his locations. If you haven’t tried Detroit-style pizza yet, this episode with have your mouth watering and you heading for your car to go grab some for yourself.If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Podcast: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comWebsite: https://www.thestartupshoppe.net/podcastsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH PETE TOLMAN AT:Website: https://ironbornpizza.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironbornpizzaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IronBornPgh

Dan Kuhn talks about the teaching studio, retail space, and fine arts gallery that is Ton Pottery in Millvale. He shares some insight on the beginnings of Ton Pottery - including some of the inspiration behind the unique name, the importance of the arts, how PGH Museums is helping local artists, and more! Find out more about Ton Pottery at https://www.tonpottery.com/. You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE AND FIND THE SHOWNOTES AND OTHER LINKS BY CLICKING RIGHT HERE. Eve Picker: Hey, everyone, this is Eve Picker, and if you listen to this podcast series, you're going to learn how to make some change. Thanks so much for joining me today for the latest episode of Impact Real Estate Investing. My guest today is Christine Mondor, a neighbor of mine in Pittsburgh and an architect with her own company, evolveEA.   Eve Picker: Evolve is leading the charge in sustainability in the architectural world in Pittsburgh. Christine believes in the power of design in shaping a sustainable environment. I'm fascinated at how much Christine focuses on designing or redesigning the infrastructure of cities. This is something that not even I, a fallen architect, expect. In this podcast, we talk about the rapidly shifting roles and responsibilities of architects for our rapidly changing environments.   Eve Picker: Be sure to go to Eve Picker.com to find out more about Christine on the show notes page for this episode and be sure to sign up for my newsletter so that you can access information about impact real estate investing and get the latest news about the exciting projects on my crowdfunding platform, Small Change.   Eve Picker: Hi, Christine. Thank you for joining me today. How are you?   Christine Mondor: I'm doing great. How are you, Eve?   Eve Picker: Good. Good. Good. I know you pretty well. I've known you for quite a few years now, but our audience probably doesn't. You want to tell them a little bit about what you do?   Christine Mondor: My name's Christine Mondor, and I am an architect. I have the pleasure of having that be both my vocation and my profession. I really love the field of architecture - buildings, and spaces, and communities, and environments. I also have a practice called the Evolve Environment Architecture, where I get to have that as my profession, and I do that for a living.   Christine Mondor: My firm, Evolve Environment Architecture, was started in 2004. I had a history of practicing in kind of post-industrial cities, or the city of Pittsburgh during some of its hardest times and really always thought that there was an upswing coming and specifically when that upswing is framed around sustainability, and triple-bottom-line equity, and environment, and economics.   Christine Mondor: I started my firm with my partner, Mark. We really framed it around sustainability. I think, when we started the firm, a lot of the work that we were doing, people thought might be temporary; might be a nice thing to do for a couple years in terms of sustainability. What we've found is that while we were out in front in the early years with regards to sustainability in our practice, the rest of the society kind of caught up. What was once an outlier became standard practice.   Eve Picker: Now, in the folks that we hire, the people that we work for, they're always asking for what's next? What's more? What else can we be doing? It's been a really great process since 2004, defining a field of practice, spreading the word about this field of practice and having people join us, as clients, and as communities, and as our colleagues. Now, it's to the point where there's just so many challenges to try and hit on that we definitely are glad that many others are walking here beside us.   Eve Picker: I love, in your bio, the first statement - that you're an eternal optimist regarding the power of design in shaping a sustainable environment. I'd love to know more about that.   Christine Mondor: I used to have this phenomena where, in Pittsburgh ... You know these places well, as well; you would walk around communities, and you might have a visitor with you from somewhere else, and you would be just enamored and in love with everything that you see. Somebody would say to you, "Why are you taking me around to this neighborhood? I don't see anything here."   Christine Mondor: You have this kind of gut check, where you realize that you're looking, and you're seeing a future condition; a condition where things are more environmentally sustainable, where the community is lifted up, so that all may prosper, and frankly, it just has really great, design as well. When you have these other people around, they're not seeing that, so it's your obligation to make that happen. When I realized that I had that kind of disjuncture in what I was seeing and maybe what others were seeing, that was my eternal optimism. People would say, "Well, you're optimistic, aren't you?" Yes, I am!   Eve Picker: I think it's a great way to describe it. My husband always says that when I drag him into an old building and all he sees is pigeon shit and [cross talk] and I'm standing there saying, "This is beautiful!" He's just perpetually stunned.   Christine Mondor: That's exactly it. That's exactly it. Yep [cross talk]   Eve Picker: That's the lot of a designer, right? Just trying to find a way to show the rest of the world what's possible. What are you working on at the moment?   Christine Mondor: We are doing a lot of ... In our firm, we work at three different scales. We work at the macro, mezzo, and micro scale. The micro scale is we think about as kind of like building spaces. We're working a lot with universities and commercial clients to make outstanding places, inspiring places, but that are also high-performing and really are thinking about future conditions.   Christine Mondor: We're also working a lot with district-scale work, that mezzo scale - communities and neighborhoods, and also at the regional scale, and that's infrastructure. That's the part that I spend most of my time in, in really thinking about these things as systems. We're doing work with- a lot of stormwater work. That is taking an infrastructure system that previously was below grade, in pipes, and thinking about it as a land-use question and how it can really add to a community.   Christine Mondor: I find it especially fascinating, because you have to think about it in terms of future-proofing. It's not just a question of doing, say, green infrastructure to capture stormwater and prevent it from getting into the storm pipes and putting sewage out into our rivers and waterways. It's really a question of how are we going to recreate how our communities work so that we can deal with this issue in an environmentally and equitable way - environmentally beneficial and equitable?   Christine Mondor: Also, so that we can begin to deal with the issues of climate change in this very dramatic way that we're seeing it play out. Yesterday, here in the city, we had a morning rain that sent many communities into full flood mode and even closed off a regional hospital for a period of time. That is a fascinating question of infrastructure planning.   Christine Mondor: If we are really going to deal with those issues, we're going to- our communities are going to be reshaped. It's not just a little bioswale in somebody's front yard. We're talking about rethinking the systems that we designed 100 to 150 years ago. I find that work really fascinating. We're doing that work around stormwater and transit.   Eve Picker: Be sure to go to Eve Picker.com and sign up for my free educational newsletter about impact real estate investing. You'll be among the first to hear about new projects you can invest in. That's Eve Picker.com. Thanks so much.   Eve Picker: So, at the moment, I feel like I'm living in Kevin Costner's Waterworld. It's a little crazy. Maybe we can all learn something from that. When you talk about this, I realize that most people think about architects probably in a completely different way; that they're busy designing single-family homes and office buildings. You're talking about sort of redesigning the infrastructure for cities and neighborhoods. I don't think people realize that's what architects do.   Christine Mondor: Yes. I don't think so either. I don't think, sometimes, architects understand that that's what they can do. Maybe it's because we haven't had the need to do that for the past 50-100 years. We've been kind of living off the legacy of that original infrastructure, and land-use work. But things like climate change and also economic conditions are changing in a way that forces us to rethink the development patterns that we have; whether it's the availability of mortgages for single-family houses, the failure of shopping malls, and rethinking distribution patterns for retail. All those things caused pretty significant changes in our cities and our rural regions, too. Architects, we're really well-suited to think about that on a qualitative way and a quantitative way [cross talk] superhero power.   Eve Picker: Yeah, no, I think that's right. I always think of architecture as a really interesting profession that teaches you how to make something out of nothing - the process of designing something from absolutely nothing in a very creative way. I think it's pretty rare skill. I wonder, do you think the profession, on the whole, is thinking the way you're thinking?   Christine Mondor: I don't think so. I think that some are ... One of the things I always enjoy about your trajectory, Eve, is that you're able to weave these disparate things together, whether it's a development pattern, a housing type, a specific project, or a funding mechanism. You're always pulling these things together to say what is it that we want to do as a community and then how do we make the tools work for us?   Christine Mondor: I think that our architectural training is, at the base of that, being able to see across these different disciplines and expertises. I think there's a unique need for that now, so that the folks in the profession are waking up to that - that, in fact, our most useful role might be outside of what we consider traditional practice. I recently became an AIA fellow, and in the process of that, you kind of have to redefine how your practice has added to the profession. It helped me realize how we define ourselves as professionals is only scratching the surface of what the potential contribution we can make.   Christine Mondor: I know we were talking about the role of women. We talked about that in the past and how it's hard to find women in the profession, or in the elevated, or recognized positions. I think that's because they tend to- are oftentimes in non-traditional roles. The more we expand the definition of the profession, the more we're going to find that those women are out there, and they're in influential positions, but they're just not in traditional positions of power.   Eve Picker: You're still teaching at Carnegie Mellon, right?   Christine Mondor: Right.   Eve Picker: I taught there quite a few years ago now, and I was frustrated with the ... For different reasons, I was frustrated with the very traditional approach to teaching these unbelievably talented kids architecture, because there are so few jobs in that profession, as well. Do you think that schools are sort of starting to see that they need to shift what the role of an architect might be in this really- in this world where sustainability has become so important?   Christine Mondor: I think that's a great question, and I think that that shift is happening. It has to happen at two levels. First, the profession has to be ready to catch it, and to say is the goal of our professional education to graduate a narrow definition of what it means to be an architect, or can we broaden out and embrace a full spectrum, where everybody shines a different light on a topic, and in that, we see that all the colors kind of arrive?   Christine Mondor: I think the traditional way of approaching architectural education was that everybody shines the same color of light on the subject, so we are trying to make that light as uniform as possible. That's the standards for that education. But when I look at what my students are doing up out of graduation that see a view that they're doing things that I don't even know what to call the job. You know, I don't know what it is yet. And they don't know what it is yet. But I don't want them to be outside of my profession. I want to say that that is also architecture. It's a different piece of architecture.   Eve Picker: I think you're right. I think there's an opportunity there that we're kind of missing at school. I actually want to go back, because I know you did this little EcoDistrict PIVOT plan for Millvale, which is a Rust Belt town outside Pittsburgh. It's kind of an unusual plan to do for a place like Millvale. I wanted to give our listeners an idea of what you did for Millvale, so they have a more concrete idea of what is possible.   Christine Mondor: Some of the work that we do in systems ... Sometimes, we're working directly with, say, a sewer authority here in Pittsburgh. We've done big planning with Buffalo Sewer Authority. Sometimes, we're working with transit authorities. Those are people who hold infrastructure systems and plan that system, but communities are different; where they have many different types of infrastructure woven into the fabric - the social and cultural fabric - of what people think of as their community, their home, and their neighborhood.   Christine Mondor: EcoDistricts, in the way that we co-developed it, actually, with our colleagues in Millvale and with our colleagues in Larimar, another community here in Pittsburgh, is really looking at those larger systems and understanding how these smaller neighborhoods, communities, boroughs interface and weave themselves into it.   Christine Mondor: For instance, in Millvale, in the PIVOT plan, the PIVOT plan looked at, at first, three different areas. It looked at food, water and energy, and said how do we make our community better, more equitable, more healthy by looking at these systems and the resources, and flows that move through those systems? That's what resulted in a plan in 2014 with a number of different things to do for the community. They did them in about two years and [cross talk]   Eve Picker: That's very fast. That's really fast.   Christine Mondor: I have to say that no ... These plans- no plan really works unless a community's ready to activate around them. Really, we had great community partners and worked hard, through the process, to build their supportive groups around them, so that the community had capacity to do this work. It doesn't work to make a great plan unless they have the capacity to actually execute it, and they did, so we-   Eve Picker: What did they do in those first two years?   Christine Mondor: The first few years were ... I'll give you a for instance in energy. We looked across the entire municipality to say where is energy being used in the community? Where is it being lost? Where is it being gained? That's anything from looking at building performance, to possibilities for renewable energy, to how those things weave into the daily life of communities.   Christine Mondor: One of the proposals was saying you've got a couple places here in town that you could do an energy hub, where you're harvesting solar energy. It's feeding into a particular function that services the community or a business. You can kind of punch above your weight, because you're thinking outside of a single property, and you're looking at more district-scale work. These energy hubs became resiliency hubs. The community was able to get funding to put a solar-resiliency hub in their municipal building, because, tragically, they have frequent flooding. In the case of that, this municipal building served that, in, perhaps, in some cases, off-line, off-the-grid hub, but it's prepared to be the place where people can go for flooding.   Christine Mondor: They also did that in places called the food hub. The food hub is a place where there are a couple businesses being incubated around food-oriented businesses - whether it's a caterer, or a startup, but also an organization called 412 Food Rescue, whose home is in the Moose; an old Moose Lodge that became the food hub. That is where 412 Food Rescue gathers waste product, waste food, from other businesses and places where somebody's ordered too much food. They can capture that and re-use it, re-purpose it, put it back out there and really close loops within the community and within the region.   Christine Mondor: Attracting a business like that; having a facility that's sustainably designed, and high-performance, and really creating a culture around these big idea comes from this type of EcoDistrict planning that says we're bigger than a project. We're really looking at resource flows, and we want to make some great design moves and really improve the quality of our places in the process.   Eve Picker: They did all of that, and what was next?   Christine Mondor: Food, water, and energy were first. With that success, they felt air quality and mobility were two things that were important, as well as the concept of equity. Equity was an underlying theme through everything, but bringing it to the forefront, elevating it to its own category forced everybody to really look hard at what these goals meant and how they were quantitatively, and qualitatively serving the community.   Christine Mondor: I think probably the one that's got the most depth to date, so far, is air quality, because they were able to get additional funding to understand the nature of the exposure of the community to poor air quality, both regionally and localized sources. We did citizen science and monitoring around the community to understand where the bigger issues were, and then to, "try to fix" some of the problems and decrease exposure to the community, but also to try and raise awareness. Because what we found, in fact, through this citizen science, is that although there are minor variations ... For instance, the homes that are near to the woods, but right above the fast-food place that fries burgers and sends its exhaust out, they had the worst air quality.   Eve Picker: Interesting.   Christine Mondor: Yeah, we would have thought the houses near the highway had the worst, but [cross talk] I know, but we didn't check weight to know if smelling burgers frying also encouraged you to eat, so I'm not sure about that. But that was an interesting finding that it's locally variable for those reasons. What we found is that most of the- all of the stations, in fact, tracked to the regional. We are exposed to things that are coming from Ohio, things that are coming from coal-fired power plants, and then the intermittent releases that happen from our local air emitters. That is an advocacy issue. There's nothing that somebody in that community could do to stop that directly, if they want to live outside and walk around, but it is something that, if they know it, they can try to change it through policy and through advocacy.   Eve Picker: Interesting. Interesting. I'm going to just change course a little bit and ask you if there are any current trends in real estate development that interest you the most at the moment?   Christine Mondor: This is a great conversation to have with you, because I know your ear is always to the rail on these things. The two things that I'm really intrigued by, they could be related, but I'm not going to try to relate them here. First of all, I'm interested in the concept of naturally occurring affordable housing, because this seems to be the nexus of the strain that we feel, when we talk about gentrification, or changing markets, and displacement. At least in our region, this concept of naturally occurring affordable housing was a fairly common phenomena that we didn't recognize.   Eve Picker: Can you explain that to the listeners? I don't know if everyone knows what that is? What is naturally occurring affordable housing? What does that mean?   Christine Mondor: In a weak market, a weak real estate market - like, say, Pittsburgh was, say, the '90s especially,  more uniformly weak - naturally occurring affordable housing meant that you never really had to look hard to find affordable housing. It also means that the housing is under-invested in, in a way that it doesn't sustain the basic maintenance requirements of the house.   Christine Mondor: When I cut my teeth in the profession, what affordable housing meant in Pittsburgh was putting people who were above the average median income into communities that had very low median incomes, because there weren't enough people who ... There was no income diversity, and there weren't people who could necessarily care for the infrastructure that existed, because there wasn't enough economic resource in that community.   Christine Mondor: As a market pivots from weak to strong, the more commonly held narrative that we have now is trying to prevent displacement, because that naturally occurring affordable housing disappears. Then folks who had been living there, don't have as many options. I think we need to have a broader conversation about the pros of naturally occurring affordable housing, recognizing places that have it, but also recognizing that it comes with its own set of problems that need to be addressed for that housing to be equitable, to maintain a quality that is equitable. In some communities, code enforcement is targeted at naturally occurring affordable housing, because, rightfully so, the conditions are not ideal to raise a child in, or to live in, but the investment that's required to fix that place then prices somebody out of that unit, or it just doesn't get done.   Eve Picker: Okay.   Christine Mondor: We need to understand what the extent of it is. We need to understand what our tolerance of it is and how we make sure that people are living in healthy and affordable places.   Eve Picker: This is an interesting concept, because there probably is a lot of naturally occurring affordable housing left in Pittsburgh, but the anger from people who are currently being displaced is really around the fact that it's no longer in their own neighborhood, right? Those neighborhoods have been improved now.   Christine Mondor: Right. What is the balance that we have between the market doing improvements, between subsidizing improvements to make sure that people have choices and aren't forced to leave? It's oftentimes terms like gentrification are used to kind of flatten an argument. When you flatten an argument, you can't get to the nuance that allows you to make sure you're turning the right dial to [cross talk] solve a problem.   Eve Picker: I totally agree with you, and I think there are lots of dials to turn. Just that the idea that as neighborhood gains value, your property taxes go up with it is a peculiar idea to me. I just really think that people who live in that neighborhood should enjoy the increased value around them, but not be forced to leave because of that adjustment. I think there are lots of pieces to it, for sure.   Christine Mondor: That gets to the second thing that is of interest to me, in terms of that kind of real estate thing. That gets to the idea of ownership, because one of the reasons why people experience it unequally is access to investment, access to properties that don't have tangled titles, access to financial mechanisms to purchase, and ownership. That means that some folks who do have access to that are better prepared to take advantage of a shifting market, whereas others are not.   Christine Mondor: I know that home ownership isn't for everybody. What are other models we have, where people can have a stake in their neighborhood and be landed, if you will, and have that idea of stability, but not be burdened by responsibilities that they either don't have the resources, whether that be time, or money, or interests to take care of? That is a cooperative model. It's something that I'm very intrigued by, and I don't see widespread adoption of. I don't know why that is, but I'm very, very curious about that [cross talk]   Eve Picker: Have you seen anyone use that model in an interesting way?   Christine Mondor: You know, I think that there are examples of it outside of our region, here in Pittsburgh, and I have spoken with some experts who say there are some here in the region. I haven't. I don't have enough firsthand experience to know what the reality of the success of those things are yet. But it's definitely something that I'm going to be looking into more so-   Eve Picker: Interesting. Interesting. We agree that socially responsible real estate is important. What do you think we need to think about generally to build better places for everyone?   Christine Mondor: I'm a big fan of the Jane Jacobs quote ... I'm going to paraphrase it here. Cities are best whenever they're ... Cities serve everyone best, when they're built by everyone. I think that thinking about cities as an equitable real estate opportunity is a powerful tool, because we know that capital thinks of cities as a means of making money.   Christine Mondor: It shouldn't be that you're on one side or the other. It should be that we're thinking about how this mechanism we have can serve a broader purpose in a broader market - whether that's helping folks who wouldn't otherwise understand our built environment as a wonderful place to be, but also a place to develop stability and security because of the investment mechanisms that they might have available to them, or whether it's thinking about their piece within a broader opportunity.   Christine Mondor: I think that your Small Change tool is really a part of that story that's being written, where people can participate in this in different ways, because there's just not enough flexibility in how people participate in making a city; to make sure they don't just have an opinion on how something looks, but also how something works, and that they have a stake in it, in the long term.   Eve Picker: Yeah, I think you and I have seen how important that is in Pittsburgh, right? Yeah. What community engagement tools have you seen that you think really work well? That's always the most- one of the very difficult things, I think, personally.   Christine Mondor: Yeah, I agree. In order for engagement to be transformational, it needs to be long term, and it needs to be repeated. The EcoDistrict model that we did in Millvale and with other communities really depends ... I think it sets up a model of, first of all, giving people information, because they need information, and they need to be given decision points that are meaningful and not just decision points that check a box for participation.   Christine Mondor: Secondly, they need to have tools that are suited for their participation, meaning not just how you're asking a question at a meeting, or how you're engaging them in a volunteer activity, or outside activity, but also this idea of how they become invested in their community financially,  through time, through effort. It can't just be a meeting, and then everybody goes home to their house. It has to be an ongoing effort to build that community.   Christine Mondor: I think that happens with a process that says we're going to take some time; we're going to figure out who's in the room; we're going to figure out who needs to be in the room. We're going to have the vision, and then we're going to take these multiple steps and let many voices determine how it is we're going to get there.   Eve Picker: Yes. Okay. I think my final question is where do you think the future of real estate impact investing lies?   Christine Mondor: I'm not sure how qualified I am to say that on the broadest scale.   Eve Picker: I was actually going to say you probably just answered that, because what I'm hearing from you is that you really believe the community should be invested in themselves and in their own future, and that's impact, right?   Christine Mondor: I worry about the aggregation of capital in large-scale investment, and whether that's ... Not something that we see here in Pittsburgh, as much, but in other cities, where investors have come in and bought up large amounts of single-family homes. What you'd get is an aggregation of capital and power, and you prevent people from participating in their community in a way that is meaningful.   Christine Mondor: Not to say that that everybody wants to be that single-family home longer, but in many communities, it's becoming less and less possible. I think, here in Pittsburgh, our challenge might be otherwise in that we need to figure out how to ... As our market is shifting, we need to figure out how we allow people to invest in projects and in places that are beyond their scale of engagement. A single investor can't do it. Is it a community investor? Is it co-housing? Is it a co-operative? Is it an investment tool, like Small Change? To write a more different narrative than just a large-scale global capital that is making so much change in cities across [cross talk]   Eve Picker: No, I do agree, but I think what you're grappling with is what I learned early on as a developer, and that is control of property is absolute power. The question is can you somehow shift control of property to a larger group of people? Not-   Christine Mondor: Yeah.   Eve Picker: -and that's a really difficult question. I mean, control of property is powerful for a whole bunch of reasons, financial reasons, and other reasons, so it's a really big question. I have three sign-off questions and I ask everyone [cross talk] I'm going to ask you, too. What is a key factor that makes a project impactful for you?   Christine Mondor: I think that, out of an impactful project, there is a high quality of design and improvement of the physical place, but there's also a sense of empowerment that comes out of it for all who have participated, whether they just helped shape it with their opinion, or whether they invested, or whether they performed some of the work. That empowerment is what builds community. That's what I think is the most impactful.   Eve Picker: Okay. Other than by raising money ... You know what we do at Small Change, so you know that we can involve investors, so that they can invest and make money just like everyone else. Is there any other benefit of crowdfunding that you see that might benefit communities or impact real estate developers at large? Honestly, one of them ... I'm going to answer you on one of them. I know that you head up the planning commission, here locally. I always think about, if someone came to the planning commission with a project that had a local crowd of investors invested in it, what would the planning commission think about that?   Christine Mondor: It's an interesting thing, because tools we have to influence development, are sometimes regulatory, and they're sometimes financial, and they're sometimes kind of cultural, or social norms. I think that the planning commission has some regulatory tools that have ... But it also reflects- some of those criterion reflect broader social norms and some of these other influences.   Christine Mondor: I would love to see the projects that come in with creative design that are led by teams that have empowered communities and have a strong financial working model. Having a great triple bottom line is a great way. Go into it with that, and if you fall short of some things, that's okay, but have some big goal. It really makes for an amazing process and project. I would love for every project that we see in our city to have that type of effort. I think we're still blessed, here in Pittsburgh, because we have a number of locally owned properties. We're not as subject to global capital as other cities are, at least at the time, so we still have some of that ethos, where we're doing [cross talk] the common good.   Eve Picker: The final question, which is a really hard one, what is the one thing that you think would improve real estate development in the U.S. that you would change?   Christine Mondor: I think that much of it is opaque to people who don't have time to really sort through the complexities of it. I'm not sure that this is the entire system change that's needed, but some part of it needs to change to allow transparency, whether that understanding how big deals happen and what effect it has on a city and the community, or whether that understanding how one can participate in it to their own benefit, but also for a common benefit. I think if those things were more clear and transparent, we'd probably have more equitable participation.   Eve Picker: That's a great answer. I'm going to thank you very much for joining us. I really enjoyed it. I'm going to go check out the Millvale Eco plan, right now. It sounds really [cross talk] I haven't paid enough attention to it. Thank you very much, Christine. It was really nice chatting with you.   Christine Mondor: It's been great chatting with you, too, Eve.   Eve Picker: That was Christine Mondor, founder of EvolveEA. Here are some of my takeaways from our chat today. I learned that architects, and Christine in particular, are going far beyond just designing buildings. They are designing infrastructure and PIVOT plans for entire towns and neighborhoods. I heard the passion behind Christine's conviction that high-quality design can reshape the future for cities. And I heard about her conviction that the housing models of the future need to be cooperative, providing access to ownership for everyone.   Eve Picker: You can find out more about impact real estate investing and access the show notes for today's episode at my website, EvePicker.com. While you're there, sign up for my newsletter to find out more about how to make money in real estate while building better cities. Thank you so much for spending your time with me today, and thank you, Christine, for sharing your thoughts. We'll talk again soon, but for now, this is Eve Picker signing off to go make some change.  

Amanda and Sarah find religion with an episode about Southwestern PA churches, cemeteries, and clergy members. Amanda covers Paranormal Pastor Robin Swope and his story about the Mold Man, and the unexplained occurrences at the Dravo Cemetery in Elizabeth, PA. Sarah gives an especially emotional history of the unusual Maxo Vanka murals in the St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale, PA. Other subjects covered include foot troubles, football nuns, and a really gross euphemism for vaginal sex.  Recommendations: Amanda does not recommend the movie The Nun. Sarah recommends the Netflix horror film Mercy Black.  Sources: Pittsburgh City Paper (Mural Dilemma) Ghost in Millvale Church Seen by Painter of Murals Atlas Obscura (Murals of Maxo Vanka) Blogger (The Paranormal Pastor) Real Zombies, the Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse Wikipedia/Dravo Cemetery Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Tales of unexplained sights and sounds echo along Youghiogheny River Trail) For updates on future episodes and other fun stuff, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Podcast 19 - Incoming! Beerfests and Blackouts We open with pop culture references and dating app advice. Beer #1: Die Hard is Not a Christmas Movie - Dancing Gnome/The Brew Brotha (DIPA 8.5%) : A FreshFest Collab! Dancing Gnome collaborations have a trend of being more hop forward and less about the hazy fruit tastes. This one is no different. Easy drinking for 8.5% but still packed full of flavor. Upcoming Events: 8/24 - Pittsburgh Brewers Guild - Pittsburgh Brewery Guide Release @ Nova Place - Pittsburgh, PA 9/1 - Beer + Yoga - Salt Yoga/Stick City Brewing @ Stick City Brewing, Mars, PA 9/1 - 1 year anniversary - Eleventh Hour Brewing @ Eleventh Hour, Lawrenceville, PA 9/7 - 5th anniversary party and Pixelated IPA #10: Rainbow Road - Shubrew @ The ShuBrewery, Harmony, PA 9/29 - Dancing Gnome 2nd Birthday party - Hop Culture/Dancing Gnome @ Dancing Gnome, Sharpsburg, PA (LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!) 10/26 - Hop Culture - Spooky Brews (Juicy Brews Halloween Edition!) @ Cyclorama, Boston, MA We ran down the list of beers pouring at the Brewery Guide kick off! We discuss the up and coming breweries and our impressions. Beer #2: Supplication - Russian River Brewing (BA Sour Ale 7.75%) After a couple months, this one mellowed out but it held its funky nose. The taste is not very tart but still gets a lot of the wine barrel flavor. Alex and Nick move into can releases and then dive into the Dancing Gnome/Hop Culture anniversary line up. These are some of the most heavy hitting breweries around the country all under one roof! Nick makes up where he thinks the breweries are. Spoiler Alert: He's wrong a LOT! Alex visited Strange Roots in Millvale, PA this week for some new releases. He is very excited about their new IPA releases. These are not your typical IPA variations. They're more of a wild fermented style IPA. Beer #3: Triple Lustra - Dancing Gnome (Triple IPA 11.0%) We discussed this beer a couple weeks ago, but its mellowed a little bit. Still drinks like a double at most. We then recap Dancing Gnome's releases for the week and wrap up the week. Dancing Gnome 2nd Birthday: www.hopculture.com/hop-culture-dan…birthday-party/ Pittsburgh Brewers Guild Release Party: www.facebook.com/Pittsburgh-Brewe…036154279952642/ 10th Annual BrewersFest @ Cooper's Lake: www.cooperslake.com/clchome/eventde…7e-1f00a025d8cb Hop Culture Spooky Brews: www.hopculture.com/hop-culture-ann…n-party-boston/

Renee Piechocki Longtime leader of the Pittsburgh Office of Public Art, Renee Piechocki helped create a city full of vibrant and imaginative, exciting and interactive public art. Renee talks about the need for temporary public art installations, where artists can make bold and more experimental work that serves a range of changing audiences. She details projects that break new ground - and ways that artists can help neighborhoods find creative ways to tackle community needs. Take a listen to this conversation full of energy and wonderful ideas, and get inspired by new, exciting possibilities for public art. Find out more about Renee Piechocki http://reneepiechocki.com Trappings: What Do Women Wear That Makes You Feel Powerful? and Taking Stock: What Do Men Do That Makes You Feel Valuable? - http://www.twogirlsworking.com Explore Vibrant Public Art. . . Market Square Public Art - http://www.marketsquarepublicart.com/info Pittsburgh Art Places - http://pittsburghartplaces.org Conflict Kitchen - https://www.conflictkitchen.org Fraley's Robot Repair installation - tobyfraley.com/robot-repair Ann Tarantino, the artist who created the Blue Line from Millvale to the river - http://www.anntarantino.com/statement-bio John Peña, creating changing sculptures drawn from the words of neighborhood residents - http://www.johnpena.net 4Culture - https://www.4culture.org/public-art/ The Regional Arts and Culture Council of Portland - https://racc.org Recommended References: Dialogues in Public Art by Tom Finkelpearl What We Made: Conversations on Art and Social Cooperation by Tom Finkelpearl

A few minutes of additional conversation with Jim, particularly as it relates to our friend, Prof D.  I wrote a piece when Dave passed away at 40.  I'll share it with you here.  Please read, and listen, and hold your friends dearly while they're with you.   Dear Dave, Through alphabetic providence, we, perhaps the only two white kids deeply and completely connected to hip hop and hip hop culture in Glenshaw in the late 1980s, became locker partners in ninth grade.  1988.  The year I moved from Connecticut to Pittsburgh, an exceptionally awkward teen terrified of not fitting in yet knowing that I wouldn’t fit in and ultimately not wanting to be a popular douchebag but ultimately giving too much of a shit and really pissed off about the whole internal struggle.  Del Duca.  Dengler.  Both of us with overalls, Public Enemy gear, ball caps and sneakers that, whenever possible, matched the cap, and thick, perhaps not entirely unintended white-boy afros.  Both of us working 20 hours per week to buy the shit we loved because we came from families without money.  Both of us honors students and smartasses who didn’t quite fit in with the preppy Glenshaw overly-earnest-pseudo-poetic-pop-leaning (…fuck Michael Stipe…) honors-student vibe.  You were among my earliest friends and have been one of my longest-standing friends.  You hooked me up with free Arby’s and free Pizza Hut and you drove my no-license-having ass all around Pittsburgh when I wasn’t bussing it.  You blasted EPMD, Eric B. and Rakim, Marly Marl, Biz Markie, and the Beastie Boys.  You accepted me and you endeared yourself to my Mom.  You were my boy.  Almost all of my memories of you from the 90s involve boisterous laughter, hip hop, and happiness. We commuted to Pitt.  We hung out in the William Pitt Union and played too many games of ping pong across our Freshman year.  We wagered sodas and lunches and we purchased our own paddles.  We became fucking ping pong nerds.  And why not?!  Things changed the following year.  I asked you to be my roommate in our shitty, roach-infested, slum-lord-managed apartment on Bates Street. Stone also played ping pong with us, and I worked with Rich.  They shared a room, and we shared a room, and the roaches took up residence with Scobes and Cordes across the hall. You were a shitty, shitty roommate.  Inconsiderate and seemingly clueless.  You pissed me off somewhere in the vicinity of all the time.  You have no idea how close you were to having your ass beaten by one or all of us across hundreds of occasions.  I once cleaned the dirty toilet…the one you just left unflushed, post burrito, and with some piece of metal stuck in the bowl…with your bath towel.  You drank directly from the 2 liter bottle like that’s how the world worked.  I used to turn on the hot water when you showered to fuck with you.  We talked about you fiercely behind your back.  I came to really dislike you…and I bailed right the fuck out of another year in the apartment.  That distance was the key.  They say absence makes the heart grow fonder.  This proved true for us.  You came to my a cappella shows religiously…you were my biggest and most consistent fan.  We hung, we ate, we shared music, and things shifted largely back to normal.  I was in your wedding, and we participated in friends’ weddings together.  Your laugh remained boisterous…the kind of laugh that turned heads.  I’m glad you never gave a fuck about all that.  When you laughed, you laughed with your entire body and soul.  And when you showed up, you were really there.  You weren’t preoccupied nor were you fake.  You were present.  Not many people on this planet are present.  Like ever.  You were. That’s a fucking fact, jack. And now all you are is gone.  (You loved that song, too.) I saw you last at a fantastic party for our close friend.  Before that, my family and I ran into you at Pamela’s in Millvale and we all whooped it up for like a half hour.  You showed me your new Jeep.  It was a dream vehicle for both you and Dawson.  Each time I ran into you it was a little reunion, a celebration, an event.  Mad Mex.  My 40th birthday party; you, Jen, and I all wore denim bib overalls.  I had my Tribe Called Quest shirt on.  (You were one of the few that truly understood the significance of Tribe.) The Pig Bar; you dressed as Billy May for the Halloween S.G. Project.  That De La Soul show at Mr. Smalls.  It was the night that Bush was elected to his second term.  The crowd there sucked.  We both thought that De La would never come back to Pittsburgh given the lack of enthusiasm weighing down the place.  But we fucking jammed that night.  It was as if we were right back in high school…and we were listening to “Me, Myself, and I” for the very first time.  Minds blown. I marveled at your interactions with Dawson, David.  You were a loving, caring, generous, present (…ever fucking present, man…that was your gift…), guiding Father.  You got me completely back when I saw you in that role.  All else forgotten, swept under the carpet of too-many-years-ago and too-few-days-left-to-hang-on-to-bullshit.  Too goddam few days left.  How could we have known how few? Dude, I miss you.  Life is precious and precarious.  I’ll not forget that again.  I won’t.  I promise I won’t.  I’ll find a way to remind myself.  You will be remembered.  You were loved.  You made an impact and you made a difference, and you spread a whole lotta love, laughter, and joy.  That’s all we can hope for as humans. I’m numb, man. It’s never really too late.  Until it is. It is. G  

This week, Brian talks about his experience at Mr. Small's in Millvale to watch ska band The Slackers in concert. Meanwhile, Nick reviews the new Andre the Giant documentary from HBO. Also, advice for college freshmen facing the stresses of studying and social living, and whether longterm relationships even make sense in college. In addition, the guys answer questions from the live chat and the subreddit, and get into a discussion about racing video games. 

It was the worst day of shooting in RCR history, and this week, Brian tells the entire sordid story! Also, Nick talks film awards season, reviews projected Oscar frontrunner Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and discusses how the original Star Wars was saved in editing. In addition, the guys get hyped for UFC 220, get into the minefield of modern dating, recall the ridiculousness of elementary school, and answer questions from fans on worst car paint colors, General Motors hate online, opinions on the R34 GTR, and more! Download on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/regular-car-reviews-podcastDownload on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1321205306 To submit questions for Ask RCR:  https://www.reddit.com/r/regularcarreviews/comments/6fyc9p/new_submissions_for_ask_mr_regular_with_guidelines/ Timestamps:  00:00 Remember the Millvale Neon: The Worst Shooting Day in RCR History18:30 Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou: UFC 220 HYPE25:08 More Millvale Neon talk + Interacting with the live chat28:46 Roman talks film awards season and reviews Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri37:09 Star Wars: hype for The Last Jedi, prequel memories, how A New Hope was saved in editing41:35 The weirdness of Tommy Wiseau + People on the fringes of society 44:34 Dating is hard + trying not to "cross a line" + Yo mama jokes + stand-up comedy51:46 Brian reads chat comments in creepy voice and talks worst car paint colors54:59 The ridiculousness of elementary school 60:00 The risk of inviting fan mail submissions + Tales of hometown stupidity65:05 Ask RCR on R34 GTR, General Motors hate online, more

This week we're on site at one of Pittsburgh's elite craft breweries, Grist House in Millvale, PA. We sit down with owners/brewers Kyle and Sean to ask them about their roots, the future of the business, dogs, and Penn State. Sam falls back in love a favorite beer of his and Steve finds a new love in a beer. Adam also has a good time.Beers:Grist House Camp Slap RedGrist House Wheat JuuuuuiceGrist House Siberian Highway

Tupelo Honey Teas showcases shelves of scrumptious tea options, as well as vegan bites, and the Millvale gathering spot was a major hub for shopping local and small this Saturday. Owner Danielle Spinola hosts a day of big stuff for small business day and Lawrenceville creator, inventor and handyman extraordinaire Dave Calfo and Andrew Paul stop by to talk new holiday ornaments. Plus, a huge announcement will be made Tuesday and podcast friend and Pittsburgh fashion king David Alan will give clues! Question of the Day: It is Thanksgiving weekend, the start of holiday shopping so what gift do you most want to give this year? Show Notes: Episode Music: Random Songs from Danielle's Record Player in the Store (including Polish Christmas Carols of which we don't know the names) SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises knows sports and sports fans, which is why TSE has all of your holiday gift needs at the Mall at Robinson and at TSESHOP.com with constant holiday deals. Plus, TSE has been really good at keeping an exciting announcement a secret until now, so look to FB and Twitter for a heartwarming experience with a Pittsburgh Steeler that also involves photo op over the holidays thanks to Total Sports Enterprises. 01:15 The only ones cool enough to be recording at Tupelo Honey Teas! We have 2 very huge announcements on this week's podcast! 06:28 Danielle Spinola, owner of Tupelo Honey Teas is always a blast! They are John's go-to place for excellent prepared vegan food. And, we get ourselves a little tea education! Can you say, “Camellia Sinensis?” 16:53 Jen Saffron, Director of Communications at Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and owner of Sprezzatura Custom Catering topped by to talk about a gazillion things including the arts an eating! 24:50 Andrew Paul of Run Rabbit Gilding and David Calfo, “Pittsburgh Salvage Artist” have a major announcement… the Pittsburgh Parking Chair Christmas Ornament! What? Yep. It will be available soon! 35:15    JuJu Smith-Schuster ALSO has a big announcement! What is #TeamJuJu up to? Why is he getting a custom suit from Pittsburgh fashion dude, David Alan from David Alan Clothing? How about JuJu Claus! 39:58 Closing out… big thanks to all who came out to Tupelo Honey Teas for Small Business Saturday. Keep December 12th available to meet JuJu Claus at The Mall at Robinson to raise money for the Homeless Children's Education Fund! SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises knows sports and sports fans, which is why TSE has all of your holiday gift needs at the Mall at Robinson and at TSESHOP.com with constant holiday deals. Plus, TSE has been really good at keeping an exciting announcement a secret until now, so look to FB and Twitter for a heartwarming experience with a Pittsburgh Steeler that also involves photo op over the holidays thanks to Total Sports Enterprises. Find daily #Jagoffs posts at www.YaJagoff.com NEW LISTENING PLATFORMS * No Longer available IN the Pittsburgh Podcast Network Channel Feed. How to Listen Regularly: All shows are free and available to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, on smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers. – Available to APPLE users on the iTunes and Podcast app. – Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music, – Available to ALL users via YaJagoff.com, Stitcher, or tunein * SEARCH: YaJagoff Podcast * Thanks, To: • Photo Credits: The Pittsburgh Podcast Network • Production: Frank Murgia and Wayne Weil How to Follow Everyone on Twitter: • Total Sports Enterprises @TotalSportsEnt • John Chamberlin @YaJagoff • John Knight @JKnight841 • Rachael Rennebeck @RachaelRennebe3 • Tupelo Honey Teas @TupeloHoneyTeas • Dave Calfo @DaveCalfo • JuJu Smith-Schuster @TeamJuJu • Homeless Children's Education Fund @HomelessFund Produced at talent network, inc. @talentnetworktv by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network @pghpodcast #YaJagoffPodcast | Episode 96 | November 28, 2017 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more abo

Tupelo Honey Teas showcases shelves of scrumptious tea options, as well as vegan bites, and the Millvale gathering spot was a major hub for shopping local and small this Saturday. Owner Danielle Spinola hosts a day of big stuff for small business day and Lawrenceville creator, inventor and handyman extraordinaire Dave Calfo and Andrew Paul stop by to talk new holiday ornaments. Plus, a huge announcement will be made Tuesday and podcast friend and Pittsburgh fashion king David Alan will give clues! Question of the Day: It is Thanksgiving weekend, the start of holiday shopping so what gift do you most want to give this year? Show Notes: Episode Music: Random Songs from Danielle's Record Player in the Store (including Polish Christmas Carols of which we don't know the names) SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises knows sports and sports fans, which is why TSE has all of your holiday gift needs at the Mall at Robinson and at TSESHOP.com with constant holiday deals. Plus, TSE has been really good at keeping an exciting announcement a secret until now, so look to FB and Twitter for a heartwarming experience with a Pittsburgh Steeler that also involves photo op over the holidays thanks to Total Sports Enterprises. 01:15 The only ones cool enough to be recording at Tupelo Honey Teas! We have 2 very huge announcements on this week's podcast! 06:28 Danielle Spinola, owner of Tupelo Honey Teas is always a blast! They are John's go-to place for excellent prepared vegan food. And, we get ourselves a little tea education! Can you say, “Camellia Sinensis?” 16:53 Jen Saffron, Director of Communications at Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and owner of Sprezzatura Custom Catering topped by to talk about a gazillion things including the arts an eating! 24:50 Andrew Paul of Run Rabbit Gilding and David Calfo, “Pittsburgh Salvage Artist” have a major announcement… the Pittsburgh Parking Chair Christmas Ornament! What? Yep. It will be available soon! 35:15    JuJu Smith-Schuster ALSO has a big announcement! What is #TeamJuJu up to? Why is he getting a custom suit from Pittsburgh fashion dude, David Alan from David Alan Clothing? How about JuJu Claus! 39:58 Closing out… big thanks to all who came out to Tupelo Honey Teas for Small Business Saturday. Keep December 12th available to meet JuJu Claus at The Mall at Robinson to raise money for the Homeless Children's Education Fund! SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises knows sports and sports fans, which is why TSE has all of your holiday gift needs at the Mall at Robinson and at TSESHOP.com with constant holiday deals. Plus, TSE has been really good at keeping an exciting announcement a secret until now, so look to FB and Twitter for a heartwarming experience with a Pittsburgh Steeler that also involves photo op over the holidays thanks to Total Sports Enterprises. Find daily #Jagoffs posts at www.YaJagoff.com NEW LISTENING PLATFORMS * No Longer available IN the Pittsburgh Podcast Network Channel Feed. How to Listen Regularly: All shows are free and available to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, on smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers. – Available to APPLE users on the iTunes and Podcast app. – Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music, – Available to ALL users via YaJagoff.com, Stitcher, or tunein * SEARCH: YaJagoff Podcast * Thanks, To: • Photo Credits: The Pittsburgh Podcast Network • Production: Frank Murgia and Wayne Weil How to Follow Everyone on Twitter: • Total Sports Enterprises @TotalSportsEnt • John Chamberlin @YaJagoff • John Knight @JKnight841 • Rachael Rennebeck @RachaelRennebe3 • Tupelo Honey Teas @TupeloHoneyTeas • Dave Calfo @DaveCalfo • JuJu Smith-Schuster @TeamJuJu • Homeless Children's Education Fund @HomelessFund Produced at talent network, inc. @talentnetworktv by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network @pghpodcast #YaJagoffPodcast | Episode 96 | November 28, 2017 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Mueller of 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh (Starkey & Mueller 2-6 PM, First Time, Long Time podcast) comes to Millvale, PA to meet 2 strangers from the internet to talk some Pittsburgh Pirates and some trade deadline wrap-up   Also: Chris tells us some stories of getting pulled over by the cops in the middle of the night, MLB salary cap gripes, favorite swear words, embarrassing stories from being on the air, and the boys do a Mount Rushmore (Thanks, Pardon My Take) snake draft of all-time MLB trade deadline transactions   Chris Mueller can be found... Twitter: @ChrisMuellerPGH Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ChrisMuellerPGH/ 2-6 M-F on 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh First Time, Long Time Podcast: @FTLTPod Weekly (Wednesday) in the Beaver County Times   Be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes!   Follow us on Twitter, @WTPAPodcast Here's our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wherethepitchesatpodcast/   Bye!

LumberjAxes (in their own words): is Pittsburgh's first competitive axe-throwing venue. Yes, competitive axe-throwing is a thing. It's huge in Canada. At our rustic warehouse in Millvale, adults of all skill levels can try their hand at it. You and … Continue reading →

Dave tells the story about attending a Psychedelic Furs show at Mr. Smalls in Millvale and the events surrounding it.Topics include how marketing the show and the crowd's reaction tie to two of Robert Cialdini's Principles of Influence--Scarcity and Social Proof.Dave also jokes about being a victim of Heightophobia.The No BS Show is brought to you by audible.com. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/NoBS. Try a book like Pre-Suasion: Channeling Attention for Change by Dr. Robert Cialdini. 

Paul Bossung of the Millvale Music Festival joins us to talk about the festival, how they're using social media, how the festival is part of Millvale's recent rejuvenation, and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

Paul Bossung of the Millvale Music Festival joins us to talk about the festival, how they're using social media, how the festival is part of Millvale's recent rejuvenation, and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

Everything you need to know about the Yuletide tour in Millvale and Handmade Arcade on this week's BOLD Nights Out!

October 31, 2016 #YaJagoffPodcast / Episode #044 It all started in the green room with whiskey infused cupcakes, Scott Baker with a toaster under his arm and John Knight trying to chime in from a rally from who knows where. It got even better when Byron Nash played his guitar right there in studio and Danielle Spinola talked to us about her local tea shop WITHOUT our pinkies out! VIEW the Episode Promo Video: https://youtu.be/vXrY-1KaHRs LISTEN to the Podcast show right here below or on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and Tunein Radio via the “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” channel. YaJagoff! Podcast - SHOW NOTES: Hockey, Hockey, Hockey (Well, Kind Of) YaJagoff! Podcast - SHOW NOTES: Tea and Crumpets? Nope!!! Music: Byron Nash, of Byron Nash and Plan B (In Studio) Note: Byron plays all of our music breaks 01:15 Show open… after an off-mic toast of Black Craft Whiskey and Frosted Envy cupcakes infused with Black Craft Whiskey…and John Knight, Jagoffs Party POTUS candidate is live at a rally somewhere… 07:34 Scott Baker of 5 Generations Bakers brought in his famous cinnamon bread AND a toaster and made us all fresh toast! 16:50 Danielle Spinola from Tupelo Honey Teas in Millvale…yep, she did the whiskey too! John Knight breaks in again from his rally. Hopefully this break goes better than the first one! 29:40 Byron Nash… surprise…. he and John have met before??? Go to Byron Nash and Plan B’s digital launch party at Mr. Smalls, Saturday, November 6. 42:33 John Knight checks in one last time… I think we’ve created a new Viagra commercial! Thanks to The Food Tasters for getting us Frosted Envy chocolate-covered cherry cupcakes aaaaaand for the Black Craft Whiskey infused breakfast treats! Find daily #Jagoffs posts at www.YaJagoff.com How to Listen Regularly: All shows on the “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” are free and available to listen 24/7/365 worldwide. Audio On-Demand in-your-hand, on smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers. – APPLE users can find us on the iTunes and Podcast app. – ANDROID users can find us on Google Play Music, – ALL users can listen on computers, tablets, and smartphones via RSS, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, Overcast, Pocket Casts or tunein radio, website or apps. * SEARCH: Pittsburgh Podcast Network iTunes • Google Play Music • SoundCloud • tunein radio • RSS • Website Thanks, To: Photo Credits: The Food Tasters The Pittsburgh Podcast Network Production: Frank Murgia and Wayne Weil How to Follow Everyone on Twitter: The Podcast@YaJagoffPodcast John Chamberlin@YaJagoff Craig Tumas@CraigTumas John Knight@JKnight841 Jason Havelka@SportsMongerPGH Byron Nash @NastyNash412 5 Generations Bakers @JennyLeeSwirls Tupelo Honey Teas @TupeloHoneyTeas Pittsburgh Tea Association @PghTeaAssoc Frosted Envy @FrostedEnvyPgh Black Craft Spirits @BlkCraftSpirits The Food Tasters@TheFoodTasters Pittsburgh Podcast Network@PghPodcast Produced at talent network, inc. @talentnetworktv by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network @pghpodcast

Check out the Pod Crawl edition of Bold Nights Out! Recorded at the Double L Bar in Millvale!

Anthony Stewart of Deco Resources joins us to discuss how Deco Resources is looking at sustainable solutions for reusable water, using solar panels to provide wifi along with PittMesh in Millvale, PA, working with New Sun Rising, and being influenced by his mother, the first woman to open a lab in Pennsylvania. This episode was recorded at Work Hard Pittsburgh. Find out more at www.workhardpgh.com! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

This show is full of musical mayhem! First comes a concert review from Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pa involving My Family Ruin, Upon A Burning Body, Chelsea Grin and Bless The Fall, a summary of a best-of album list and a review of the latest inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with some errors in facts. Be kind, I can't know EVERYTHING!) It's a fun debate for fans of music. Now put your hands I the air! Now put them down because you look silly.

Action Camp by their own admission are "doom pop / art rock / electo" but I dislike using labels when taking about music. Maybe because I'm terrible at talking about it in the way which most people prefer. Usually a band is compared to many others—a faux family tree created to explain what the artists are creating. Instead, I'm going to describe Action Camp by what images they create in my head and how I feel emotionally connected to it.* I'll start by saying that Hunger is probably my favorite tune on this record. Maura's voice ranges from being small and boxed in and grows to become a piercing beacon of light cutting through a powerful and haunting arraignment. I took Hunger to be a less literal need for food and instead a yearning to be seen. The song begins in what feels like a wide open and dark landscape and hits it's zenith as a bright light in a damp and echoey cave. While writing this description I decided just to grab the nearest bit of paper and a pen and quickly sketch out what I'm talking about. I took the drawing and soaked it in water and have it below for your eye balls. Enjoy this chat with Action Camp. They are delightful and funny people who make beautiful music that you should support. They have a show tonight, at Mr. Small's in Millvale that's free. Even if you can't make it, be sure to buy their album right now! Action Camp on the Internet Action-Camp.com // Check out the Bibliography for PA Action Camp on Bandcamp Follow @actioncamp Twitter and on Instagram @actioncamp Like Action Camp on Facebook 

00:00 2x2 (9.28.10 - El Rey Theater, Albuquerque, New Mexico) 18:39 Push the Pig (10.21.10 - Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale, Pennsylvania) 30:41 Wife Soup > 42:39 Dump City (10.27.10 - People's Court, Des Moines) 56:06 Pay the Snucka > 64:54 August (12.30.10 - The Riviera, Chicago, Illinois) 75:15 Fuck You* (9.04.10 - North Coast Music Festival, Chicago, Illinois) Total Broadcast Length 78:53 Notes: * first time played (Cee Lo Green)

00:00 Miss Tinkle's Overture (08.20.05 - LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa) 11:03 Women Wine and Song > 23:35 Utopian Fir > 26:40 Kat's Tune > 29:47 Utopian Fir (08.26.05 - Recher Theatre, Towson, Maryland) 35:28 Ocean Billy > 39:54 Black Sabbath > 43:06 War Pigs > 45:55 Ocean Billy (08.24.05 - The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey) 49:38 The Pequod > 50:50 Ahab > 52:46 The Pequod > 54:20 Andy's Last Beer (08.25.05 - Recher Theatre, Towson, Maryland) 61:07 Mulche's Odyssey (08.23.05 - Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale, Pennsylvania) Total Broadcast Length 76:10 Notes: After a summer of one set shows on Big Summer Classic, Umphrey's McGee came back ready to let loose in their typical two set fashion. With more room to work with, and selling out clubs along the east coast, songs like Mulche's Odyssey and Women Wine and Song were receiving extended improvisatory treatments. The opening cut Miss Tinkle's Overture is one of their most blistering to date, and the Black Sabbath covers sandwiched inside Ocean Billy relive some of the (in)famous Halloween 2004 show.