Podcasts about Yinz

This week on the podcast, Mike Medved joins me to share his journey from basketball courts to wedding stages. While many know him as a “wedding singer,” Mike runs one of the few businesses that provides live music and DJ services—creating unforgettable moments for couples on the biggest day of their lives. - But Mike is much more than that. He's a husband, father of three, retired professional athlete, and a great musician. When he's not packing dance floors, you'll find him in the garden with his wife and kids, living the life he's built from the ground up. - After hanging up his jersey, Mike returned home to Elizabeth, PA, where he went all-in on music. Today, he's one of the most sought-after names in the local wedding scene—booked years in advance and trusted by couples to make their big day unforgettable. Enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with Danielle Mashuda and Maddy Lafferty, the co-founders of Keystone Artist Connect — a full-service resource for artists navigating today's music industry. - With over 24 years of combined experience, Danielle and Maddy bring serious expertise in artist management, tour booking, social media strategy, and large-scale event production. Their mission? To provide comprehensive support for local, regional, and national acts looking to grow, thrive, and take their career to the next level. - They stop by the studio and talk to me about what goes into managing artists beyond just the music, the logistics (and chaos) of planning and booking tours, how they've built trust and collaboration with a wide range of creatives, and the exciting news of their recent purchase of one of Pittsburgh's most iconic venues Club Cafe. - Whether you're an artist, production nerd, or just curious about what it takes to bring music to life behind the scenes, this episode is one you don't want to miss. Thanks for listening! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Tune in for the latest in Steelers news, rumors and talking points with the Tate, Triple-OG and the Lil' Fella Big-G. Tap-in with the crew on FFSN & SCN YouTube channels and listen anywhere you get your audio podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things WE feel sure of for ALL Y'ALL … and why.Y'all is a contraction of you-all and is the main 2nd person plural pronoun in Southern American English. The earliest attestations of y'all are found in the Southern Literary Messenger (Richmond, VA) in 1856 and 1858.Things WE desire for YOU'UNS … and why.Yinz is a derivation from the original Scots-Irish "Yin(s)” - meaning you ones, yous ones and ye 'uns, a form of the 2nd person plural that is commonly heard in Scotland, Ulster and parts of Ireland and Northern England.

This week, I sit down with Center for Metal Arts Executive Director, Patrick Quinn, to talk about his mission in helping preserve the rich steel history in Johnstown, Pa through research and education. As a blacksmith, Pat feels he has a duty to help keep the trade alive. His goal with Center for Metal Arts is to bring new faces into the world and further educate the ones who already have a strong foundation with forging metal. Starting out as a traditional artist with a focus in drawing, Pat found his way in front of a Power Hammer just by chance and now he spends his days educating the others on the fundamentals on manipulating hot steel with the swing of a hammer. Center for Metal Arts is a 501c3 that offers beginner through advanced forging workshops in their state-of-the-art facilities and this week, Pat stops by to tell me all about CMA, his passion for art and blacksmithing, and more. Enjoy the episode. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This "Yinz on the Street" episode is chock-full of goodness, yinzers!You're gonna hear from no less than 10 (!) folks at 2 different events – both involving young people and those who serve as mentors for them. Where the “on the street” part comes into play is that none of these interviews were officially set up ahead of time; Tressa attended each with the goal of chatting with participants or organizers.First up is the Big Brothers Big Sisters Pittsburgh event, The BIG Draft, done in partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tressa talks with BBBSPGH's CEO, Marc Bloomingdale, and then with a Big Brother & Little Brother duo.Then you'll hear from students who were attending Junior Achievement of Western PA's Empower HER Summit which brought together high school girls for a day of inspiration and growth. And we'll hear from our Kindness Crate as well.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh: ⁠https://www.bbbspgh.org/⁠Junior Achievement of Western PA: ⁠https://www.jawesternpa.org/*******************************************************https://www.yinzaregood.com/Want to learn more about the podcast, including all of the guests who've been featured thus far? Check out our website: ⁠https://www.yinzaregood.com/⁠FOLLOW US on social media!Instagram: ⁠@yinzaregood⁠ Facebook: ⁠@YinzAreGood⁠Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Want a KINDNESS CRATE dropped off at your business or school? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

Take a ride with Tate, Shannon & Big-G on the “PYB” podcast. We might need Yinz to pump your brakes when it comes to the Steelers 2025 offseason. You may not approve what's been done at the QB position, but how about what they haven't done. That would be spending good money chasing bad QB's. Since #7 retired they've had Mason, Duck, Mitch, Kenny, Russ and Justin whom they invested minimal resources in. They've even allowed Aaron Rodgers to lower his own market, saying he'd play for $10 mill. All this while building draft capital for next year or taking a big swing this year, by trading up and keeping the majority of next year's picks and compensatory picks to add a haul of young talent in 2026 There are two decision making strategies in organization building, fast, reactionary and emotional or executing what the Steelers are doing, being deliberate, logical and exercising discernment. Check us out on YouTube & listen on any of your audio platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Woolly Bear Books to dive into what it really takes to own and run an independent bookstore. Mike Ploetz has been passionate about reading since childhood, always keeping books close to his heart. After high school, he began working at the beloved Pittsburgh shop Kards Unlimited, where he developed a deep appreciation for the book business. His journey eventually took him to New York City, where he worked for a major publisher and climbed the ranks. But after years in the industry, Mike felt the pull of a lifelong dream—opening his own bookstore. That dream became a reality with Woolly Bear Books & Gifts. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with Michael Studebaker of Studebaker Metals. ⚒️ - Eleven years ago, Michael started crafting jewelry in his parents' basement with little more than a few rusty tools, a dream, and a lot of ambition. - His journey began after earning a BFA in Metalsmithing and spending several years working in museums in Philadelphia. Through a series of events, Michael found himself back in Pittsburgh, taking on odd jobs while trying to figure out his next move. As a traditionally trained metalsmith, he saw an opportunity to create affordable, hand-forged jewelry. After meeting his partner, Alyssa Catalano, a fashion marketing expert, they combined their talents to build the successful brand that Studebaker Metals is today. - Now, at their new workshop and showroom on Smallman St in the Strip District, Michael, Alyssa, and their team continue to grow the Studebaker name, creating high-quality, hand-forged pieces made from the best materials available. Thanks for listening! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

We made it to the 300TH EPISODE of I'll Call You Right Back Podcast. - This milestone episode deserved a guest who truly embodies the significance of the number, and there's no one more fitting than the big dawg Anthony Badamo of Badamo's Pizza. - This week, we're celebrating 15 years of Badamo's Pizza, and Anthony is joining me in the studio to talk about it all—his journey into pizza making, life before the business, the evolution of Badamo's Pizza, moving locations, getting featured on WQED with Rick Sebak, and so much more. I've said it countless times, and I'll keep saying it: Badamo's Pizza is the best in the city. Anthony and his team at both locations consistently deliver excellence, and I truly can't recommend them enough. Love these guys. Love their pizza. Love their story. Hope yinz enjoy the episode. Thanks for 300!!! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Pat and Mags are LIVE from THE LAND with Uncle Pete this week and we have fun for our money talking Marc being alive, the most social number, contagious hiccups, the original amber alert, shake weight palm, kneeBay, and Evil Santa.Aunt Pat - Colleen DoyleAuntie Mags - Dana QuercioliUncle Pete - Matt ZitelliTheme Song - The QsArtwork - Jordan StaffordEditor - Colleen DoyleRecorded at Imposters Theater

This week, I sit down with Brillo Box. Luther Cosmo Ickes has been haunting the halls of the legendary Brillo Box for 20 years. Starting off as a door man back in 2005, he has turned this place into one of the best and most unique venues the City of Pittsburgh has to offer. Lou stopped by the studio and we had one my favorite conversations I've had on this podcast yet. Beyond running a bar full time, Lou has a deep passion for all things strange and unusual and we dive right into it. We talk about the ghosts that live in Brillobox. We talk about aliens and UFOs. And you better believe we talk about Bigfoot. But most importantly, we talk about the history of that magical place in Bloomfield we all love — Brillobox. I really cannot tell you how fun of a conversation this was. Great bar. Great venue. Stellar human being. Hope yinz enjoy it! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with Dan Rugh of Commonwealth Press. Commonwealth Press is a AFL/CIO Trade Union Screen Printing Shop that has been working to provide quality printing and design services to the City of Pittsburgh for over 20 years. - Starting out in a 6ft x 6ft area in the basement of their first home in the heart of Southside, Dan talks about how him and his wife Shannon expanded their business into one of the most recognized screen print shops and design firms in the city. - From creating his first “screen print” at the age of 12, to working in a big name book publishing factory, to expanding their business from the basement to a 20,000sqft warehouse—this weeks episode is proof how far a little hard work can take you. Hope yinz enjoy it! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Providing hope, inspiration, and encouragement to children with cancer and other life-altering medical diagnoses through the magic of photography. That's the beautiful mission of So Many Angels and Tressa has the joy of sitting down with Founder Matt Meiers to talk all about it. Then Don returns for In Case Yinz Missed It - and this is one story for the record books. WE ARE.So Many Angels: https://somanyangels.org/So Many Angels on Instagram: @somanyangelsSo Many Angels on Facebook: @So Many AngelsCentre Daily TimesTHON article HEREYinz Are Good on CBS'Talk Pittsburgh: -via yinzaregood.com HERE-via cbs.com HEREhttps://www.yinzaregood.com/FOLLOW US on social media!Instagram: @yinzaregood | Facebook: @YinzAreGoodHave a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

This week, we're diving into the world of pizza with Josh Sickels, owner of Rockaway Pizzeria. Josh's journey into pizza-making began in 2016, and just one year later, he opened the first Rockaway location in White Oak. Known for his unique spin on classic New York-style slices, Josh quickly earned a reputation as one of the area's top pizzerias. Before pizza, Josh's life was much different. He spent the majority of his life focusing on music. He will be the first to tell you that he is a musician at heart, and a pizza maker second. In this episode, we chat about his music career, touring the country, the inspiration behind starting Rockaway, and how he built a reputation in the pizza world that caught the attention of Barstool's David Portnoy. Don't miss it! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Do you have what it takes to get your James Bond License? On this week's episode, the Novice and Nostalgic bring in two experts to guide us through the process. Your hosts sit back with their Novice hats on while the Nostalgic Guests discuss everything that goes bang, boom, and vroom vroom. Join us on this special episode as the @yinzboyz lead the conversation on our way to becoming official James Bond Licensees.

This week, I'm sitting down for the highly anticipated Part 2 with the one and only Louie Nice to dive into his journey and how he became the artist and photographer he is today. Lou's passion for documenting life through film started in Pittsburgh, where he stumbled upon a camera in the most unexpected way—the rest is history. When he's not working on his house or hanging with his family, Lou's documenting unforgettable moments with some of today's biggest musicians. Currently on tour with Zach Bryan, Lou has also hit the road with Charles Wesley Godwin and The Allegheny High. In this episode, we talk about everything from what goes into documenting a live show in a sold out stadium to all the challenges of developing film on the go. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road with touring photographer, Louie Nice. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Winter break is over, and this week, I'm sitting down with the one and only Louie Nice to dive into his journey and how he became the artist and photographer he is today. Lou's passion for documenting life through film started in Pittsburgh, where he stumbled upon a camera in the most unexpected way—the rest is history. When he's not working on his house or hanging with his family, Lou's documenting unforgettable moments with some of today's biggest musicians. Currently on tour with Zach Bryan, Lou has also hit the road with Charles Wesley Godwin and The Allegheny High. In this episode, we talk about everything from what goes into documenting a live show in a sold out stadium to all the challenges of developing film on the go. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road with touring photographer, Louie Nice. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

At Yinz Are Good, we share the good stuff - the good news - going on and celebrate the good people who are making it happen. We're here as a reminder that kindness, compassion, and empathy exist and are all around us. In this episode, we're going to hear about community, about those who are helping our neighbors, and about random acts of kindness. And we're going to be inspired. Our featured guests are from Pittsburgh Mercy, the extraordinary community health and wellness provider who has been literally saving lives and helping people heal for decades. Tressa sits down with Tony Beltran (President & CEO), Mike Turk (VP Community & Wellness Services), and Annette Fetchko (Executive Director, Bethlehem Haven) for a powerful and wonderful conversation. Then Don joins Tressa for In Case Yinz Missed It: The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. Pittsburgh Mercy: https://www.pittsburghmercy.org/ Bethlehem Haven: https://bethlehemhaven.org/ Volunteer Coordinator: Brendan Copp Brendan.Copp@pittsburghmercy.org 412-897-8822 *Follow Pittsburgh Mercy and Bethlehem Haven on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Random Acts of Kindness Foundation: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/ https://www.yinzaregood.com/ Want to learn more about Yinz Are Good, including all of the guests who've been featured thus far? Check out our website: https://www.yinzaregood.com/ FOLLOW US on social media! Instagram: @yinzaregoodFacebook: @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

We're thrilled to be bringing you our 150th episode! Thank you to all of our guests thus far and to you, our amazing listeners. Yinz are good, indeed! In this milestone episode, Tressa sits down with Tim Smith (AKA Pastor Tim), the remarkable CEO of Center of Life in Hazelwood. Center of Life is an extraordinary community hub for young people that provides academic out-of-school programs and experiences in music and arts. COL employs a holistic approach to community through all of its programs, believing that commitment to others is most productive when you walk with those served in their schools, homes, and families. And...Name That Neighborhood is back! And so is Don. How will he fare in today's go-round? Center of Life: https://www.centeroflife.org/ Instagram: @centeroflifepgh Facebook: Center of Life Want to learn more about the podcast, including all the guests who've been featured? Check out our website: https://www.yinzaregood.com/ FOLLOW US on social media! 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

It's the first of our "Yinz Are Doing Good" series, where Tressa visits a neighborhood and welcomes local do-gooders as guests. The Neighborhood: Sewickley The Meeting Spot: The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center The Guests: Gwen Strickland from Their Story, Amber Gregg from The Child Health Association of Sewickley, and Josh Axelrod from The Lindsay. Their Story: https://www.theirstory15143.com/ *Gwen's mom's book: Their Story: The History of Blacks / African Americans in Sewickley & Edgeworth Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Their-Story-Americans-Sewickley-Edgeworth/dp/B000ANIPZY The Child Health Association of Sewickley: https://childhealthassociation.org/ Instagram: @chasewickley Facebook: Child Health Association of Sewickley  The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center: https://thelindsaytheater.org/ Want to learn more about the podcast, including all of the guests who've been featured thus far? Check out our website: https://www.yinzaregood.com/ FOLLOW US on social media! Instagram: @yinzaregoodFacebook: @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

The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched a playoff spot earlier than any team since 2020, but fans are going full-on Grinch after the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Steelers Nation is actively pursing a spot on Santa's naughty list this close to Christmas. Haters claim this is another one of Mike Tomlin's worst games (after making the claims just two weeks ago). We'll break down each and every point of contention to show the critics don't have a leg to stand on. Plus Arthur Smith haters, Najee Harris skeptics and Omar Khan doubters. Tis the season! Yinz are gonna wake up with a lot of coal in your stockings. Or even worse, a Kenny Pickett Funko Pop! What Yinz Talkin' Bout is the conversation about the Pittsburgh Steelers social media conversation, exposing all the week's hot and toxic takes. Hosted by Kyle Chrise and Greg Benevent.

This week, I sit down with The Commonheart founder and frontman Clinton Clegg. Clinton has been a musician all his life. With a mother that is still actively playing the church pipe organ twice a week in her 80's, I think you can say music runs in his blood. Musicians are some of my favorite people to sit down with. It's not often that their story is a dull one. Clinton's story wasn't either. Starting out in metal bands and taking inspiration from a lot of hip hop, I was curious to hear how he managed to hone in on the gritty and redemptive style The Commonheart brings today. This week, Clinton stops by the studio to talk all about it, playing the Steelers halftime show, and how he approaches the music after 10 years with The Commonheart. Thanks yinz for listening. Enjoy the episode! - On top of a great conversation, you have an opportunity to see this band of talented individuals December 21st at Mr Smalls Theatre where they will be recording their first live album. As I would imagine, there is nothing like playing a hometown show so yinz know it will surely be an experience yinz don't want to miss. Get your tickets today. Hope to see yinz there! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

I'm enjoying some time off back in SWPA, so enjoy these interviews from past episodes. John Harris wrote the biography "Tomlin" which goes into Mike Tomlin's rise from VMI to the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then Roy Blount Jr looks back at the 50th Anniversary of "About 3 Bricks Shy of a Load," where he was embedded with the 1973 Steelers team.

Tressa takes a little trip to Pitcairn to chat with the gregarious, kind, and "just so darn easy to talk to" Milo Speranzo, owner of Brave Bean Coffee Company. Brave Bean's mission is to give back not only to the Pitcairn community, but to all who have served in our Armed Forces. And then, In Case Yinz Missed It: The Yinz Are Good team heads to a toy-wrapping party for the Best of the Batch Foundation's Batch-A-Toys... Brave Bean Coffee Company: https://www.bravebeancoffee.com/ Batch-A-Toys: https://www.batchfoundation.org/batch-a-toys/ To learn more about the podcast, including all of the guests who've been featured thus far, check out our website: https://www.yinzaregood.com/ FOLLOW US on social media! 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

This week, it is my pleasure to sit down with Tetris addict and bass player Nate Catanzarite! Nate is a great musician who currently takes residence in Charles Wesley Godwin's band The Allegheny High. I started following Nate after he started listening to the show a little while back. Almost everyone in The Allegheny High are Beaver County boys so I've had the opportunity to sit down with a few. It's incredible to hear how many great players come from the same area and how they all came to be. Must be something in whatever they are serving at The Brighton Hotdog Shoppe! - This week, Nate and I sit down for a talk about his introduction to music, how he picked up the bass for the first time, meeting Charles Wesley Godwin, and tearing up the stage with the rest of the The Allegheny High. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, it is my honor to welcome two Pittsburgh Icons into ICYRB Studios. Mikey & Bob have been radio show hosts in Pittsburgh for a long time. They have been running the 96.1KISS Morning Freakshow for over TWO DECADES. Every morning, we wake up and listen to their commentary on our city. Whether it be updates on our Holy Trinity of sports teams, reading tweets from the @PGHscanner account, or sending the some jagoff to 'The Crossroads,' you can always count on a laugh from the two oddly shaped best friends. This week, they guys stop by the studio to touch on one of their most important events of the year in Stuff-A-Bus. Stuff-A-Bus is an event they have been hosting since their arrival to the Steel City. (Yes, surprisingly, they weren't born here!) Over the last 21 years, they have filled over 790 school buses with new and unwrapped toys to benefit the Marines Toys for Tots Program. From December 2nd to December 6th, yinz can head over to Robinson Town Square and donate to a great cause. Yinz can find more details on all their socials and the 96.1KISS website. In addition to highlighting Toys for Tots, you can bet we dive into a whole bunch of other good stories about their introduction to radio, how they first moved to Pittsburgh, what goes into running a successful morning radio show, and all the characters they've introduced us to over the years. Enjoy the episode! Thanks for listening! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, it is my honor to welcome two Pittsburgh Icons into ICYRB Studios. Mikey & Bob have been radio show hosts in Pittsburgh for a long time. They have been running the 96.1KISS Morning Freakshow for over TWO DECADES. Every morning, we wake up and listen to their commentary on our city. Whether it be updates on our Holy Trinity of sports teams, reading tweets from the @PGHscanner account, or sending the some jagoff to 'The Crossroads,' you can always count on a laugh from the two oddly shaped best friends. This week, they guys stop by the studio to touch on one of their most important events of the year in Stuff-A-Bus. Stuff-A-Bus is an event they have been hosting since their arrival to the Steel City. (Yes, surprisingly, they weren't born here!) Over the last 21 years, they have filled over 790 school buses with new and unwrapped toys to benefit the Marines Toys for Tots Program. From December 2nd to December 6th, yinz can head over to Robinson Town Square and donate to a great cause. Yinz can find more details on all their socials and the 96.1KISS website. In addition to highlighting Toys for Tots, you can bet we dive into a whole bunch of other good stories about their introduction to radio, how they first moved to Pittsburgh, what goes into running a successful morning radio show, and all the characters they've introduced us to over the years. Enjoy the episode! Thanks for listening! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Adam Crowley persuades you to find a little more respect for Baltimore Ravens' QB Lamar Jackson before Sunday's game.

This week, I sit down with the man of the hour! Joe Long is an artist and content creator, most known for his presence on tiktok. (@joelongtok) Yinz probably know him from the iconic "Don & Deb" videos that have been popping up on all of our algorithms! Joe stops by the studio for a great conversation about mental health, recovery, his introduction to tiktok, and how he gained a following that has surpassed 425,000 followers all by making silly videos! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, we have a short episode going over some of the changes I am making to the podcast. I am opening up ad, sponsorship, and 'Skip The Line' Packages. It is time to kick it into a different gear in 2025. If yinz want to market your product or business in a more unique way than a typical instagram or facebook ad, I am your guy. If yinz are interested, go to www.illcallyourightback.com to learn more. Lets work. Next week, we're back to the regular scheduled programming with another great episode with another great guest. Thanks for listening. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, it is my honor to welcome back Odd Pittsburgh for a very long awaited PART 2 of the very spooky 2 PART HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!  - John Schalcosky is a self appointed historian and one of the most invaluable resources to the City of Pittsburgh. For more than a decade, his life's work has been uncovering and documenting the odd and mysterious history of our city's past!  - Lucky for yinz, it's October, so that calls for a talk devoted to all the murder, torture, and piles of dead bodies buried under the City of Champions. Pittsburgh's history is not all Stanley Cups and Superbowls. - Listen to Part 1 & 2 to learn more about some of Pittsburgh's more grim history! Enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, it is my honor to welcome back Odd Pittsburgh for a very long and spooky 2 PART HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!  - John Schalcosky is a self appointed historian and one of the most invaluable resources to the City of Pittsburgh. For more than a decade, his life's work has been uncovering and documenting the odd and mysterious history of our city's past!  - Lucky for yinz, it's October, so that calls for a talk devoted to all the murder, torture, and piles of dead bodies buried under the City of Champions. Pittsburgh's history is not all Stanley Cups and Superbowls. - Listen to Part 1 to learn more about some of Pittsburgh's more grim history! Enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with one of the spookiest ones around town, Spencer Dillman. I met Spencer back in 2020, when I reached out to Hundred Acres Manor to see about interviewing someone from the Haunt! At that time, Spencer was a scare actor who worked as one of their makeup artists! As soon as I seen his work, I knew I had to have him on! - In 2019, Spencer took a backseat to scaring and helps handle the makeup and production. Hundred Acres Manor's team is filled with talented people who work their asses off every night to keep their ghouls and the Haunt looking right! Over 80 scare actors haunt the grounds of Hundred Acres Manor's and this week learn about everything from what training each cast member goes through to how you do makeup for a haunt full of actors each night. A fascinating conversation about the inner workings of Haunted House for the Halloween enthusiast! - When October ends and you can't find Spencer doing spooky makeup or scaring people at the Haunt, you can find him “snatching” hair in his salon Chariot And Vine. Enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Get ready to hear a joyful (no pun intended) and resonant conversation about making connections, creating a place of belonging, and ways to heal. Tressa sits down with the effervescent Kristy Joy, Founder/Co-Owner of The Village Center for Holistic Therapy and Founder/Owner of inJOY Meditation Studio. And Don joins Tressa - or rather, Tressa joins Don? - for another In Case Yinz Missed It segment. Kristy Joy L.C.S.W., CCTP-1 Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; 200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor; Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher; Certified ‘Breathe to Heal' Facilitator The Village Center for Holistic Therapy: https://www.villagetherapy.org/ inJOY Meditation Studio: https://injoymeditation.org/ Yinz Are Good - the good news podcast Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com Want to learn more about the podcast, including all of the guests who've been featured thus far? Check out our WEBSITE: https://www.yinzaregood.com/ FOLLOW US on social media! Instagram: @yinzaregood | Facebook: @YinzAreGood To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

Tressa welcomes a familiar face (or rather, voice?) to the show, Gene Walker, for a delightful and inspiring chat. Previously the Executive Director of Cafe Momentum, Gene is now President & CEO of the fabulous nonprofit, Tickets for Kids Charities. We're psyched to announce that two more countries have been added to our list of where yinzers are listening in from, bringing our current total to...well you're gonna have to tune in to find out :) And Don is back to join Tressa for another In Case Yinz Missed It Segment, specially curated by Tressa just for him... Tickets for Kids Charities: https://ticketsforkids.org/ Instagram: ticketsforkids Facebook: Tickets for Kids Charities Want to learn more about our podcast, including ALL of the guests who've been featured thus far? Check out our WEBSITE: https://www.yinzaregood.com/ FOLLOW US on social media! Instagram: @yinzaregood | Facebook: @YinzAreGood Have a story of kindness or gratitude 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

This week, I have the honor of crossing another name off my list of Pittsburgh Icons. Rachel Ann Bovier is a writer, artist, musician, performer, poetess, and more. You know her from her famous billboards on Bigelow Blvd and her poems on the walls of your favorite places. This week, Rachel stops by the studio to tell me her story. We talk about her childhood in McKees Rocks, her introduction to music, her transformation from "Billie Nardozzi" to the fabulous Rachel Ann Bovier, and what made her start putting up these billoards all around our city. A fantastic person and an even better conversation. I hope yinz enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for listening. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Get ready, yinz, we've got a lot packed into this episode...Updates from our friends at EmployHER Pittsburgh and THRIVE Pittsburgh, notes from our Kindness Crate's visit to the Family House Polo Match, a special, more personal, In Case Yinz Missed It segment, AND interviews with some fabulous folks from Variety the Children's Charity. With a mission to empower children with disabilities to live life to the fullest, Variety the Children's Charity provides life-changing mobility and communication equipment to ensure our most vulnerable kids are no longer left out, left behind, or excluded. Variety's programs and experiences are designed to empower children with disabilities, so they may gain mobility, confidence, independence, and the chance to have typical childhood experiences. *Variety the Children's Charity: https://www.varietypittsburgh.org/ *EmployHER Pittsburgh Opportunity Fair | Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 https://www.employherpittsburgh.org/opportunityfair *THRIVE Pittsburgh A Syrian Supper Club | Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 https://bit.ly/3XB5VzD *GoFundMe for Catherine Kolos: https://bit.ly/3MGxktA

This week, I sit down with the one and only Amico Demuzio. Amico is a steel guitar pickin, banjo strummin, guitar playin son of a gun from Beaver County! He has been playing music since he could walk and, currently, Amico is one of the amazing players that make up Charles Wesly Godwin's band The Allegheny High. - Amico has a wild story. A couple years ago, he started touring with Charles Wesly Godwin as the Merch Guy! You'd find him at the tables slingin' Lean Mean T's and and records. He spent a couple years working his way through the ranks of a merch game until an opportunity came where The Allegheny High needed a Pedal Steel player to fill the shoes of Read Connolly. Being a life long musician, Amico Demuzio stepped right up to the plate and the rest became history. This week, we sit down and talk about it all. From the first time he picked up an instrument to the very first show with Charles Wesly Godwin and The Allegheny High… and how his gear didn't work for it! Hope yinz enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Despite the featured organization's name, yinz needn't be teetotalers to listen in! Tressa has a fantastic chat with Executive Director & Co-founder Scott Page to learn all about the compassion, empathy, and downright kindness behind the mission of Teetotal Initiative - the first-of-its-kind recreational sober community. And Don joins Tressa for In Case Yinz Missed It, which features a familiar do-gooder who has taken their generosity on the road... Teetotal Initiative: https://www.teetotal.org/ IG: @teetotal_initiative | FB: @Teetotal Initiative In Case Yinz Missed It: Pennsylvania's first mobile infant formula bank hits the road By Kristine Sorensen Updated on: August 21, 2024 / 7:59 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Yinz Are Good 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

This week, I sit down with Jeff Betten to talk about Pittsburgh's newest (and only) Custom Vinyl Record Processing Plant. Hellbender Vinyl is located in Lawrenceville. They opened their doors at the end of 2022 and started filling orders at the start of 2023. They specialize in all things vinyl. In Jeff's words, “if you can dream it up. We can do it!” - After spending the majority of his life playing music, Jeff Betten acquired a local record label. As time went on, his artists started to show interest in getting some of their work pressed on vinyl. Quickly realizing this was not going to be as easy as he'd hoped, Jeff figured why not try and put one in Pittsburgh! - This week, he stops by the studio and talks to me all about Hellbender Vinyl origin story and what the day to day of at the city's first fully customizable record pressing plant consists of. Enjoy the episode! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

Jen and Mike Onofray, owners of Two Frays Brewery in Pittsburgh PA pop by to brighten up Yinz day with their focus on community and their exciting"Mod Monday" innovations within the NA Craft Beer scene. They've created Mod Mondays to create a safe space for those who thought they'd never step foot in a brewery again - and they're crushing it! Tune in, follow them (@twofraysbrewery) and see how they're daring mighty things! #beermightythings #nabeer #twofraysbrewery #modmonday #nearbeer

This week, I sit down with life long rider and bicycle advocate Michael Potoczny to talk all about living a life on two wheels. Most of yinz know Mike from The Wheel Mill and seeing him at Bike PGH events around the city. Mike is an educator whose passion for biking exceeds many others. - Having a father who was a Pro Motocross rider, the Potoczny kids had an early and easy introduction to a life of flying off of carefully constructed mounds of dirt on two wheels. That's how they spent their childhood. Riding bikes and building dirt jumps in the woods with their friends. - Once they were old enough, they started to make the transition from the woods at home to B-Cubed Bike and Skate Park. After countless hours spent there, B-Cubed decided to close their doors. Knowing about all materials in jeopardy of going to waste, Mike and his friends decided to acquire the ramps and set out on a new location for them. - In 2013, Mike met a man and helped bring The Wheel Mill to life. For the better part of the last decade, Mike was the GM of Pittsburghs only Indoor Bike Park. He spent his time building ramps, hosting and planning events, teaching classes, and helping provide the city of Pittsburgh with one of the best biking resources to this day. Sadly and abruptly, after 11 years, The Wheel Mill decided to close their doors. - Now, after investing countless hours of hard work and thousands of dollars worth of wood into some of the best ramps made, Mike knew he had to pivot and figure out a new home for TBA Bike Park and all the bike riders around our city. Hope yinz enjoy it! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with Hart Johnson. Hart is a beer aficionado, clean tap line enthusiast, and the GM of the Southside of Pittsburgh's very own Piper's Pub. Piper's is a pub that specializes in  great food, great drink, and football. They have a carefully curated tap list, an exquisite selection of Scottish Wiskey, and menu that speaks to their slogan "A Taste of the British Isles." When the pandemic started, Piper's Pub closed along with many others. During that time, it was unclear of their future. As they laid dormant for 3 years, a storm was brewing behind the scenes to prepare for a resurgence. Hart stops by the studio and tells us all about it. The good, the bad, the ugly, and ultimately what the future holds for the Scottish Pub on the 18th block of Carson St. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with Glory Daze Motorcycle Show founder Kurt Diserio to talk all about his introduction to motorcycles, starting Pittsburgh Moto, and what goes into making Glory Daze Motorcycle Show happen! Hope yinz enjoy it. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with Austin Vanasdale who owns and operates the delicious Xarson St Deli & Craft Beer Bar located in the Southside of the Pittsburgh! I have been a patron of The Deli for almost a decade now. When I worked on the Southside, I lived off of Yerba Mate Mint Tea and their Buffalo Chicken Sandwich topped with Blue Cheese. An absolutely sensational combo. Almost every time I went in, I'd have a guy with a cool mustache help me out. Back then, Austin was just the manager. Now, years later, he bought the business and spends his time behind the counter. - Austin stops by the studio to talk with me about his life and how he ended up where he is today. We talk about what he wanted to be when he was growing up, his introduction to the Southside, how he got started at The Deli, leaning into Craft Beer, and the ups and down's of being a small business owner in today's world. - The Southside is a really beautiful part of our city. It is the home to a lot of great places and great people. Recently, it has garnered a certain negative reputation at the hands of certain media personalities and Austin gives his opinions on what life is like on the Southside as a business owner who spends his days on Carson St. Hope yinz enjoy it. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with Mike Cottle at the Allegheny Commans Garden to talk about Beers, Wings, Bicycle Maintence, and the Cottle Built Pop Up happening July 7th. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

This week, I sit down with my wife Antonette for a quick debrief conversation about the very first Playing Hookie event! On Monday, I took a group of adults for a all inclusive day trip to tour Laurel Caverns. The field trip included a coffee a pastry pit stop, guided tour of Laurel Caverns, and a picnic lunch provided by the good people at Carson St Deli! The whole trip was a great success and we already have Field Trip #2 in the works! Very special thanks to Kat and Nick of the Burgh Bus, Perked Up Cafe in Chaleroi, Carson St Deli, and all the good people who bought the ticket and took the ride. Guest episodes and regularly scheduled programming continues next week. See yinz then! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

PART 2 OUT NOW! After four years, I finally sit down with the Rishi Bahl! Rishi Bahl is a “doctor,” musician, animal advocate, promoter, and more! For the last 20 years, Rishi has been the front man in a band called Eternal Boy. (Formally known as ‘The Spacepimps') When he's not on stage, he is planning one of Pittsburgh's biggest events in the Four Chord Music Festival. - Rishi grew up in Pittsburgh and found his way into the punk rock scene in arguably one of the best times in its existence. Obsessed with bands like Blink-182, New Found Glory, and The Starting Line, Rishi decided to take his love of music one step further and pick up a guitar. All these years later, he is still making records and rocking out at shows, all while planning and executing the 10th anniversary of Four Chord Fest. - As a kid who grew up in this era of music, going to shows every weekend, Rishi's band was always one of the “big dawgs” when you saw them on the show lineups so having him in the studio to talk about all he's done was really a cool moment for me. Hope yinz enjoy it! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show

What Yinz Talkin' Bout is the conversation about the Steelers social media conversation, exposing the week's hot and toxic takes. This week, excitement about Pittsburgh's potential offensive hasn't been this high since the days of Pre-Season Pickett. In fact, a new scheme is so potent, it's being compared to a world-breaker. But this Death Star may be built out of egg shells. Plus, Russ is already being compared to Ben, but not for the reasons he should be. A Tomlin hater posts an 8-point rant on social media. We'll provide the point-by-point counterargument. Also, Omar Khan is considered mediocre. And a mini Killer Bees reunion. Hosted by Kyle Chrise and Greg Benevent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices