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This week, Chris DeMakes and Chris Fafalios take a deep dive into Coolio's massive 1995 hit “Gangsta's Paradise,” unpacking the song's gripping themes, powerful lyrics, and lasting cultural impact. From the Stevie Wonder sample that gave it its foundation to the haunting choir that set its tone, they break down the song's composition and the intense storytelling that made it resonate across generations. They also discuss Coolio's journey from Monessen, Pennsylvania, to Compton, his struggles and triumphs, and how this song—written in what he described as a near-spiritual moment—became an anthem of reflection on violence and mortality. Along the way, they touch on personal memories, the song's place in pop culture, and why it still hits just as hard today. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes  For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com  Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, today we talked with Herman owner of Dads Hat. They are doing some really cool things, like the. process of gathering the rye. They are doing the old pre prohibition style of rye, 80% rye 15% malted rye 5% malt. Stick around at the end I included my review video. Make sure you check out our sponsors Badmotivatorbarrels.co/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman whiskeyshamanpodcast@gmail.com OUR STORY Our mission is to distill and deliver classic Pennsylvania Rye spirits following over 200 years of American distilling tradition. Working with our community and giving back to the whiskey-loving public is a big part of what truly keeps Dad's Hat “Pennsylvania Proud”. Our Heritage Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey is truly America's original whiskey. In the 18th century, many Pennsylvania farmers were using their surplus rye grain to distill homemade whiskey. RYE HISTORY IN THE MAKING American farmers saw homemade distilling as their right and when, in 1791, the new United States Federal Government imposed a whiskey tax these same farmers threatened to secede from the union. This incident, known as the Whiskey Rebellion, was obviously not successful, but it was surely an indication of how important rye whiskey was to our country's early history. Pennsylvania rye was known not just for the independent nature of its makers, but also for the quality of the product itself. WHISKEY REVOLUTION As early as 1810, Pennsylvania's distillers were making over 6 million gallons of rye whiskey annually. Throughout the 1800's the size and reputation of Pennsylvania's rye whiskey producers continued to grow. By the end of the 1800s individual distilleries in Pennsylvania were making hundreds of thousands, and some over a million gallons of whiskey per year. Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey was prized across the United States and around the world. DISAPPEARING ACT Through the early part of the 20th century, rye whiskey continued to enjoy great success. Unfortunately, 1920 brought the passage of the  18th Amendment and Prohibition, which was a disaster for Pennsylvania's rye whiskey makers. To fill the void during the 1920s bootleggers made a hastily contrived, and poorly made, blended substitute that was called rye whiskey. After Prohibition Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey and its distillers never fully recovered from the damage. ALL IN THE FAMILY Rye whiskey was a particular specialty served at the Mihalich family's tavern in Monessen, PA. As a child, Dad's Hat Founder Herman Mihalich lived with his family above the bar, and both his father and grandfather were fond of the all-American spirit. Inspired by a 2006 story about the reemergence of rye, Mihalich, along with his friend John Cooper, would later go on to found Mountain Laurel Spirits in 2011 in Bristol becoming the first Pennsylvania distillery to make rye whiskey since 1990. BRING ON THE WHISKEY REVIVAL! Our mission is to distill and deliver classic Pennsylvania Rye spirits following over 200 years of American distilling tradition. After spending several decades in the wilderness, Rye Whiskey has been rediscovered by whiskey lovers. Dad's Hat supports local charitable events and embraces our Pennsylvania heritage. Our distillery in Bristol, Bucks County is located just five miles from where the Philadelphia Pure Rye Whiskey Distilling Company was located until 1920 in Eddington, PA. We are very pleased to be a part of renewing the proud tradition of fine Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey for years to come.

Viaggio a Monessen, la città della rust belt dove la voglia di rinascere si scontra con la rabbia di essere stati lasciati indietro

Hip-Hop legend, Coolio, the man who once lit up the charts with massive hits like “Gangsta's Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage”, has died at the age of 59. Born Artis Ivey Jr. on August 1st, 1963 in Monessen, Pennsylvania -- which is just South of Pittsburgh -- Coolio moved to Compton, California as a kid and then spent his teenaged years growing-up in Northern part of the state where his mother sent him after realizing that Compton was far too dangerous a place for her son to spend his childhood. In past interviews, Coolio has suggested he first became a fan of hip-hop after hearing “Freedom” by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. He was captivated by the flow of rapper Melle Mel and would do his best to imitate that iconic style when he first started rapping at the age of 15. Within three years, Coolio says he knew that hip-hop was what he wanted to do with his life, but he'd wind up attending Compton Community College and working as a volunteer firefighter and as security at LAX before devoting himself to his true passion.

Tough times in Monessen! The Superintendent and a man were having a sexual encounter in a vehicle. What's the average age of people who usually bone in the car? 

Matthew Craig of the Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh on the region's top historic preservation opportunities for 2022

Afgelopen week reisde Erik Mouthaan naar de staat Pennsylvania. De burgemeester van het leeggelopen Monessen geeft huizen bijna gratis weg om het staalstadje nieuw leven in te blazen. In Pittsburgh zou het standbeeld van Columbus weggehaald worden, totdat de Italiaanse bevolking daartegen in opstand kwam. Waarom is Columbus belangrijk voor de Italiaans-Amerikanen? En hoe lang blijft Columbus nog op zijn voetstuk staan?

This week we trek into Monessen, Pennsylvania and take our annual trip to Castle Blood. This has been am absolute favorite of ours for years and we can't wait to share our 2021 experience with you! #Halloween #CastleBlood #Vampires # Spookyseason #podcast #rollercoasters #hauntings --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zerogadventures/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zerogadventures/support

In the Week 6 Preview, Nathan and Jeremiah discuss what they thought of the new Belle Vernon alternates and argue about what color they actually were. Also included are some bold picks against the spread, and full previews of the big 5A Moon-Peters Township matchup and Carmichaels hosting Monessen. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backyardpasports-podcast/support

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I interview artist and podcast producer, Traveus Lawson. Traveus Lawson is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Always Press Record, Inc. (alwayspressrecord.com) He is the lead producer on more than 30 serial podcasts, with thousands of hours of content within the APRTV vault that is broadcasted globally via 24/7 live streams and On-Demand SmartTV apps. Originally from the small town of Monessen, PA, Traveus Lawson moved to Los Angeles with his mom shortly after his father passed away. That was when he first saw a movie being made. The magic of that moment birthed a poet, playwright, painter, novelist, musician, filmmaker and now the producer known as "Tray the Producer." In our conversation, Traveus and I go deep into the topic of what is art and who can make it. We talk about finding and connecting with your audience. We muse on creating in a chaotic world that seems like it doesn't care about artists. Traveus tells me about the evolution of his production company, Always Press Record. We discuss what it takes to produce the breadth of podcasts that APR handles. We chat about the artists that inspire us – from long dead painters to present day musicians like Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Mdou Moctar, and Dave Matthews Band. Support Traveus Lawson by downloading the Always Press Record app and watching the livestreams of all the amazing content he is putting out! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I interview artist and podcast producer, Traveus Lawson. Traveus Lawson is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Always Press Record, Inc. (alwayspressrecord.com) He is the lead producer on more than 30 serial podcasts, with thousands of hours of content within the APRTV vault that is broadcasted globally via 24/7 live streams and On-Demand SmartTV apps.Originally from the small town of Monessen, PA, Traveus Lawson moved to Los Angeles with his mom shortly after his father passed away. That was when he first saw a movie being made. The magic of that moment birthed a poet, playwright, painter, novelist, musician, filmmaker and now the producer known as "Tray the Producer." In our conversation, Traveus and I go deep into the topic of what is art and who can make it. We talk about finding and connecting with your audience. We muse on creating in a chaotic world that seems like it doesn't care about artists. Traveus tells me about the evolution of his production company, Always Press Record. We discuss what it takes to produce the breadth of podcasts that APR handles. We chat about the artists that inspire us – from long dead painters to present day musicians like Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Mdou Moctar, and Dave Matthews Band. Support Traveus Lawson by downloading the Always Press Record app and watching the livestreams of all the amazing content he is putting out!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I interview artist and podcast producer, Traveus Lawson. Traveus Lawson is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Always Press Record, Inc. (alwayspressrecord.com) He is the lead producer on more than 30 serial podcasts, with thousands of hours of content within the APRTV vault that is broadcasted globally via 24/7 live streams and On-Demand SmartTV apps. Originally from the small town of Monessen, PA, Traveus Lawson moved to Los Angeles with his mom shortly after his father passed away. That was when he first saw a movie being made. The magic of that moment birthed a poet, playwright, painter, novelist, musician, filmmaker and now the producer known as "Tray the Producer." In our conversation, Traveus and I go deep into the topic of what is art and who can make it. We talk about finding and connecting with your audience. We muse on creating in a chaotic world that seems like it doesn't care about artists. Traveus tells me about the evolution of his production company, Always Press Record. We discuss what it takes to produce the breadth of podcasts that APR handles. We chat about the artists that inspire us – from long dead painters to present day musicians like Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Mdou Moctar, and Dave Matthews Band. Support Traveus Lawson by downloading the Always Press Record app and watching the livestreams of all the amazing content he is putting out! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I interview artist and podcast producer, Traveus Lawson. Traveus Lawson is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Always Press Record, Inc. (alwayspressrecord.com) He is the lead producer on more than 30 serial podcasts, with thousands of hours of content within the APRTV vault that is broadcasted globally via 24/7 live streams and On-Demand SmartTV apps. Originally from the small town of Monessen, PA, Traveus Lawson moved to Los Angeles with his mom shortly after his father passed away. That was when he first saw a movie being made. The magic of that moment birthed a poet, playwright, painter, novelist, musician, filmmaker and now the producer known as "Tray the Producer." In our conversation, Traveus and I go deep into the topic of what is art and who can make it. We talk about finding and connecting with your audience. We muse on creating in a chaotic world that seems like it doesn't care about artists. Traveus tells me about the evolution of his production company, Always Press Record. We discuss what it takes to produce the breadth of podcasts that APR handles. We chat about the artists that inspire us – from long dead painters to present day musicians like Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Mdou Moctar, and Dave Matthews Band. Support Traveus Lawson by downloading the Always Press Record app and watching the livestreams of all the amazing content he is putting out! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

Mayor of Monessen, Matt Shorraw, is looking for tree and bench donations for three city parks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, we discuss First + Main Film's most recent installment of the Small Town Spirit Series. Filmmaker John Paget, joins Ryan and Jeff to discuss his experience visiting Monessen, Pennsylvania and how an optimistic young mayor is helping the community overcome its struggles.

Check out our guests for this episode of the 1Hood Power Hour!- Dr. Amesh Adalja: Senior Scholar Johns Hopkins Ctr for Health Security, discussing what to expect in the response to the pandemic as the vaccine continues to roll out, new variant strains emerge and a new administration takes office- State Senator Jim Brewster 45th District: Recently was finally seated in PA's State Senate after winning re-election and several legal battles to uphold his election win.- Mayor Matt Shorraw of Monessen, PA: Just passed an ordinance forbidding discrimination in housing and employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.

Matt Shorraw was elected the Mayor of Monessen, Pennsylvania in 2018, when he was just 28 years old. Monessen is the archetypical Rustbelt town in the Monongahela Valley in Western Pennsylvania. Like so many other former steel towns in the region, Monessen has suffered from huge employment and population losses and deals with generational apathy. Matt's optimism helped him get elected, but his policy knowledge and small project approach has allowed him to be successful.

Matt Shorraw first came on our podcast as a man with a dream to save a historic building in the small city of Monessen, Pennsylvania. By the time he came back on our podcast, he was the mayor of that same city (garnering both local and national recognition along the way). Now, he finds himself feeling the heat of controversy, as he has been MISSING from several council meetings in a row. People were quick to come out of the woodwork with judgements about his actions, but in this episode, we get the story from the mayor himself. This episode is a MUST LISTEN for EVERYONE (just as this podcast is for EVERYONE, despite the fact that it's titled MEN IN THEIR 30S ONLY). 

Who will sing Renegade with us? Oh, wait until you hear! Okay, the game results on Sunday weren't all that good but, this podcast has some of the brightest impromptu singing stars! Maybe everyone just felt bad for us OR maybe they wanted to win the JuJu Smith-Schuster signed shirt? Who knows, but we all had a blast. This week's question… fav Steelers game traditions! YaJagoff! Podcast - Episode Music: Random Singers singing Styx's “Renegade” SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises is the only place to get your #TeamJuJu #JuJuLaces ! JuJu Smith-Schuster and TSE have partnered to sell shoe laces to raise money for the Homeless Children's Education Fund in Pittsburgh. Make sure you get your laces at their store, The Mall at Robinson, or on line at www.TSEShop.com . 01:48 Us jagoffs set our lawn chairs and table up on the Casino lawn across from the Pittsburgh radio peeps from Y-108, 93.7 The Fan and STAR Pittsburgh 100.7 and mingled with Steeler fans. Plus, we convinced people to sing Renegade for a chance to win stuff! 04:08 Chris and Joe from Beaver Falls enjoying a father/son day at the game thanks to grandpap! This is not their first rodeo. 06:22 Samantha and Adam are all kind of dolled-up in Steelers gear! Adam only moved here 5 years ago and does he know what a jagoff is? Samantha enables his Steelers addiction! 10:59 Jake and Dave from Crafton CRUSH Renegade for us. We had a TSE pic right there of Dave's fav Steelers game moment! 14:33 Nothing is happening in Monessen and Belle Vernon but, their reps are with us! Melissa and Vickie are heading to a tailgate better than ours??? #NoMoreBuffaloChickenDip but their Renegade game pulls in some bystanders. 18:46 Ron from Russelton and George from O'Hara are a blast! They have been coming to games for 26 years! 22:19 Amy Mauk from CBS Radio and Tanika from Yinzers in the Strip agreed to come on as long as we didn't talk sports with them! Follow Y-108, 937 The Fan, Star Pittsburgh 100.7 Facebook pages to stay up to date on the next tailgate deets! 28:31 Giselle and Giseff (uh-oh on the spelling). She is a Pats fan. He is a Steelers fan. NEITHER are from Pittsburgh. How does THAT happen? 30:32 Dan from Y-108 FM was our neighbor… he brings his best yinzer accent and, will he ever do game-day face paint? 36:20 Thanks again to Wayne for hanging out with us in the goose poop and thanks to Amy Mauk from CBS Radio for letting us hang out with HER! SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises is the only place to get your #TeamJuJu #JuJuLaces ! JuJu Smith-Schuster and TSE have partnered to sell shoe laces to raise money for the Homeless Children's Education Fund in Pittsburgh. Make sure you get your laces at their store, The Mall at Robinson, or on line at www.TSEShop.com . 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 Produced at talent network, inc. @talentnetworktv by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network @pghpodcast #YaJagoffPodcast / Episode 99 / December 19, 2017 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who will sing Renegade with us? Oh, wait until you hear! Okay, the game results on Sunday weren't all that good but, this podcast has some of the brightest impromptu singing stars! Maybe everyone just felt bad for us OR maybe they wanted to win the JuJu Smith-Schuster signed shirt? Who knows, but we all had a blast. This week's question… fav Steelers game traditions! YaJagoff! Podcast - Episode Music: Random Singers singing Styx's “Renegade” SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises is the only place to get your #TeamJuJu #JuJuLaces ! JuJu Smith-Schuster and TSE have partnered to sell shoe laces to raise money for the Homeless Children's Education Fund in Pittsburgh. Make sure you get your laces at their store, The Mall at Robinson, or on line at www.TSEShop.com . 01:48 Us jagoffs set our lawn chairs and table up on the Casino lawn across from the Pittsburgh radio peeps from Y-108, 93.7 The Fan and STAR Pittsburgh 100.7 and mingled with Steeler fans. Plus, we convinced people to sing Renegade for a chance to win stuff! 04:08 Chris and Joe from Beaver Falls enjoying a father/son day at the game thanks to grandpap! This is not their first rodeo. 06:22 Samantha and Adam are all kind of dolled-up in Steelers gear! Adam only moved here 5 years ago and does he know what a jagoff is? Samantha enables his Steelers addiction! 10:59 Jake and Dave from Crafton CRUSH Renegade for us. We had a TSE pic right there of Dave's fav Steelers game moment! 14:33 Nothing is happening in Monessen and Belle Vernon but, their reps are with us! Melissa and Vickie are heading to a tailgate better than ours??? #NoMoreBuffaloChickenDip but their Renegade game pulls in some bystanders. 18:46 Ron from Russelton and George from O'Hara are a blast! They have been coming to games for 26 years! 22:19 Amy Mauk from CBS Radio and Tanika from Yinzers in the Strip agreed to come on as long as we didn't talk sports with them! Follow Y-108, 937 The Fan, Star Pittsburgh 100.7 Facebook pages to stay up to date on the next tailgate deets! 28:31 Giselle and Giseff (uh-oh on the spelling). She is a Pats fan. He is a Steelers fan. NEITHER are from Pittsburgh. How does THAT happen? 30:32 Dan from Y-108 FM was our neighbor… he brings his best yinzer accent and, will he ever do game-day face paint? 36:20 Thanks again to Wayne for hanging out with us in the goose poop and thanks to Amy Mauk from CBS Radio for letting us hang out with HER! SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises is the only place to get your #TeamJuJu #JuJuLaces ! JuJu Smith-Schuster and TSE have partnered to sell shoe laces to raise money for the Homeless Children's Education Fund in Pittsburgh. Make sure you get your laces at their store, The Mall at Robinson, or on line at www.TSEShop.com . 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 Produced at talent network, inc. @talentnetworktv by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network @pghpodcast #YaJagoffPodcast / Episode 99 / December 19, 2017 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt "The Mayor" Shorraw stops by the podcast to talk about his win in the Monessen, Pennsylvania mayoral primary and his rise to the national spotlight. This inspirational guy first hinted at a mayoral run on his last visit to the podcast back in January of 2016. Now, everyone from NBC News to Mark Ruffalo are talking about this twenty-six year old phenomenon (but we had him first!) 

#94 Castle Blood Pittsburgh has it's fair share of horror attractions, ranging from hay rides, to scare houses, forrest trails, and much more. I have not, however, found an attraction that combines all of my favorites things into one... until now. Castle Blood was introduced to me recently by a fan on my Facebook page.  He suggested that the experience was right up my alley, boy was he right! The attraction combines immersive theater, escape rooms, AND haunted houses all in one. Didn't think it was possible?  Neither did I. Some may say the only draw back of Castle Blood is it's location.  It's "home" is located in Monessen, a short 45-50 minute ride from downtown Pittsburgh.  I for one, think it makes it a destination, a planned journey, an adventure. When an event is located right in your city, sometimes it is easy to say "Well, I know it is there. We will go next year!" I think one of it's charms is where Castle Blood is located. While they are trying to revitalize it, Monessen is a forgotten industrial town. Hard to think that Frances McDormand was born there with what it looks like today. Most of the building are vacant, overgrown with foliage.  The coke furnaces are still running, so the air seems thick. Hardly anyone walked the streets as we drove up on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I know this all sound unappealing, but it makes for a perfect spooky experience. Castle Blood is located in a 100 year old old funeral home. (How grand is that?) While this location is relatively new for them, Castle Blood has been operating for over 20 years. I arranged a podcast and tour with owner Ricky Dick. Ricky has been in this industry since the age of 16. He walked us through the house without giving too much away (since I was planning on coming back) The front room gave me legit goosebumps as the original parlor and viewing room.  The rest of the space is disorienting, intricate, fun, and spooky.  The actors are there with you as teams of 8 take the challenge of getting through various rooms.  It really is all of the things I love in one! Tune into this episode as we walk through Castle Blood! This episode is sponsored by Levity, Pittsburgh's premier sensory deprivation experience. Get $5 off with code "Marta" Be sure to check out the two events I have coming up! One on Friday the 13th for True Spooky Stories of Pittsburgh a live podcast with homemade sound effects at Carnegie Coffee Shop. Sponsored by Carnegie Coffee Shop and Energy Swing Windows Early Bird tickets are now up for "Marta Match- A throwback of The Match Game" at City Theatre on January 5th! YOU could be chosen as a contestant to win prizes worth over $400. Join me as I invite personalities of Pittsburgh on stage with me that include- Rick Sebak, Kellee Maize, Patrick Jordan, Maggie Carr, Day Bracey, and many more. Magic by Lee Terbosic. Music by Deep Violet. Free beer samplings by Helicon Brewery. Part of the proceeds benefit Big Brothers and Sisters of Pittsburgh Sponsored by- Gaucho Parilla Argentina, Levity, Aldo's Food Service, Helicon Brewery, Specialty Food Service, The Church Recording Studio, and Harris Grill.

Rabbi Ben David, senior rabbi of Congregation Adath Emanu-El, Mount Laurel. NJ, returns to the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast to discuss Seven Days, Many Voices: Insights into the Biblical Story of Creation, (order the book here)  the book of essays he recently edited for the CCAR Press. The book is an anthology of creative responses to and inspired interpretations of the story of Creation. Midrash, biblical criticism, literature, theology, climate justice, human rights, history, and science are just some of the fields through which the Creation story is examined by such thinkers as Rabbi Richard F. Address, founder of JewishSacredAging.com; Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Dr. Alyssa Gray, Rabbi Aaron Panken, PhD, Rabbi Mira Wasserman, PhD, Rabbi Jill Jacobs, and many others. About the Guest Rabbi Benjamin David was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Cherry Hill, NJ. He is the son of Rabbi Jerome and Peggy David. He attended Cherry Hill High School East and Muhlenberg College, where he majored in English Literature. In 1999, he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In 2004, he was ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City. While in rabbinic school, he served numerous congregations, including Kol Hanishama of Jerusalem, Temple Beth Am of Monessen, PA and Temple Shaaray Tefila of Manhattan. He also served as intern at the Jewish Guild for the Blind and the Makor Steinhardt Center. He received numerous awards in the field of Talmud and Hebrew Literature and was the cofounder of Davar Aher, a student review. From 2005-2012, he served as assistant and associate rabbi at Temple Sinai of Roslyn, working closely with youth and teens, overseeing the Hebrew High School program, officiating at lifecycle events, teaching broadly, and helping to further develop the congregation's social action, community organizing, and interfaith programs. A competitive distant runner, he has completed sixteen marathons and twenty half marathons. He is a co-founder of the Running Rabbis, a social justice initiative that works with clergy worldwide to run and walk in the name of worthy causes. Rabbi David is also active in the Jewish Federation of South Jersey, especially within the Young Adult Division, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Family and Children's Service, and is on the advisory board for The Voice. He is married to Lisa David, the Associate Director of Camp Harlam.  They also met at Camp Harlam, where they both spent time as campers, counselors, and supervisors. They have three children, Noa, Elijah, and Samuel.  

In the December 16, 2016 Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast, Rabbi Ben David, senior rabbi at Congregation Adath Emanu-El, Mt. Laurel, NJ, discusses his experience battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and how it is shaping a new perspective for his rabbinate, his life as a parent, and as a human being.  Rabbi David made his illness, treatment, and recovery the focus of his Yom Kippur sermon this year, which you can read here. [spp-player] About the Guest Rabbi Benjamin David was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Cherry Hill, NJ. He is the son of Rabbi Jerome and Peggy David. He attended Cherry Hill High School East and Muhlenberg College, where he majored in English Literature. In 1999, he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In 2004, he was ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City. While in rabbinic school, he served numerous congregations, including Kol Hanishama of Jerusalem, Temple Beth Am of Monessen, PA and Temple Shaaray Tefila of Manhattan. He also served as intern at the Jewish Guild for the Blind and the Makor Steinhardt Center. He received numerous awards in the field of Talmud and Hebrew Literature and was the cofounder of Davar Aher, a student review. From 2005-2012, he served as assistant and associate rabbi at Temple Sinai of Roslyn, working closely with youth and teens, overseeing the Hebrew High School program, officiating at lifecycle events, teaching broadly, and helping to further develop the congregation's social action, community organizing, and interfaith programs. A competitive distant runner, he has completed sixteen marathons and twenty half marathons. He is a co-founder of the Running Rabbis, a social justice initiative that works with clergy worldwide to run and walk in the name of worthy causes. Rabbi David is also active in the Jewish Federation of South Jersey, especially within the Young Adult Division, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Family and Children's Service, and is on the advisory board for The Voice. He is married to Lisa David, the Associate Director of Camp Harlam.  They also met at Camp Harlam, where they both spent time as campers, counselors, and supervisors. They have three children, Noa, Elijah, and Samuel.    

Can Donald Trump deliver on his promises of more jobs and growth, especially to parts of the Midwest that have been starved of employment and hope for decades? Around seven million factory jobs have been lost in the region since the 1970s. President-elect Trump has promised to invest in infrastructure, boost production, revive manufacturing, and cut taxes. He also talked about abandoning the country's trade deals and building a wall with Mexico. How much of this is feasible, and can he do it whilst keeping some kind of reasonable limit on the country's already substantial national debt? The BBC's Ed Butler discuss these issues with Pippa Malmgren, a former member of George W Bush's economic team; Jared Bernstein from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and formerly, Barack Obama's economic team. They are also joined by Lou Mavrakis, Mayor of Monessen, Pennsylvania, a rust-belt town which has been hard hit by the recent decades of decline. (Photo: A former steel factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in November 2016. Credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AFP/Getty Images)

Castle Blood, a theatrical haunted attraction in Pennsylvania, has been thrilling guests for 23 years with what they call “interesting denizens of the Castle in all their dark, morbid forms, without all the chainsaws and ax murderers.” Now located in Monessen (near Pittsburgh), Castle Blood has been described as “playing Clue in the Addams Family house.”Owner Ricky Dick came on the show during the 2015 Haunt Season to discuss this attraction, and he is featured in the January Edition of The Haunt Journal.Get More Information on Castle Blood here: http://castleblood.com/Visit Haunting The Globe here: http://hauntingtheglobe.com/

Castle Blood, a theatrical haunted attraction in Pennsylvania, has been thrilling guests for 23 years with what they call “interesting denizens of the Castle in all their dark, morbid forms, without all the chainsaws and ax murderers.” Now located in Monessen (near Pittsburgh), Castle Blood has been described as “playing Clue in the Addams Family house.” Owner Ricky Dick came on the show during the 2015 Haunt Season to discuss this attraction, and he is featured in the January Edition of The Haunt Journal. Get More Information on Castle Blood here: http://castleblood.com/ Visit Haunting The Globe here: http://hauntingtheglobe.com/

Ida Belle Frezzell Minnie was born in Cedar Hill, Tennessee, and grew up in Monessen, Pennsyvania. She attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and received a B.A. in English and a Master's degree in Education. Ms. Minnie taught school for many years in the Ringgold School District in Washington County, Pennsylvania, before moving to Georgia in 2004. She has been active in advocating for civil rights and attended in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. Ms. Minnie is a member of the New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia. ID:ksu-45-05-001-03025 Rights:To request permission to publish, reproduce, publicly display, broadcast, or distribute this material in any format, you must contact the Archives, Rare Books and Records Management.

Ida Belle Frezzell Minnie was born in Cedar Hill, Tennessee, and grew up in Monessen, Pennsyvania. She attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and received a B.A. in English and a Master's degree in Education. Ms. Minnie taught school for many years in the Ringgold School District in Washington County, Pennsylvania, before moving to Georgia in 2004. She has been active in advocating for civil rights and attended in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. Ms. Minnie is a member of the New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia. Use Restrictions: To request permission to publish, reproduce, publicly display, broadcast, or distribute this material in any format, you must contact the Archives, Rare Books and Records Management.