The YaJagoff! Podcast - All about Pittsburgh

By: John Chamberlin
  • Summary

  • All about the cool stuff going on in Pittsburgh! There are a lot of podcasts, or PAWDcasts as you might say in Pittsburghese, but none this focused on what’s happening in Pittsburgh. Co-hosts John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck talk with guests about food, entertainment, current events and, of course, Jagoffs! This weekly podcast is based on the Pittsburgh humor blog, YaJagoff.com.
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Episodes
  • #YaJagoff Late Night Episode 62 Presented by Rohrich Automotive
    Jan 26 2025

    SUMMARY: It’s baby/child time on the pod! Celina Pompeani Mathison showed up with Mac and Sonny. Marin Petrone of The Irish Festival and Brigid events and Brittny brought their daughter and, our musicians, Altered Egos, are a father/daughter team! Discover the Burgh’s Jeremy and Angie deliver the 412 Dos!

    WHAT WAS ON THE BLOG:

    · Blog 1: Brigid Event

    · Blog 2: Toothe Paste Crimper

    QUESTION OF THE DAY:

    Are you still a go-to-the-store person or do you like grocery delivery services?

    Scott Baker, Five Generation Bakers/Jenny Lee

    Scott Baker and Jenny Lee, provided all of our guests with a tasting of their new on-the-go SAMMICHES made with their Jenny Lee Cinnamon Swirl Bread. And, the company is kicking off it’s 150 year anniversary with a Dry January event, at Flour Power, January 20th.

    Celina Pompeani Mathison (and Sonny)

    It’s been more than a minute since Celina joined the podcast! Sonny joins us too with his Raspberries. Everyone catches up on Celina’s mom-and Mac stuff!

    Mairin Petrone (Pittsburgh Irish Festival and Brigid)

    Who is St. Brigid in the Irish culture? Mairin is in inviting e’rr-one to the Brigid event this Saturday, February 1st, at the August Wilson African American Culture Center. Come ready with energy! Use code Jagoff when you order tickets!

    412 Do’s
    Jeremy and Angie from Discover the Burgh fill your calendar with stuff to do in the 412. You will not want to stay home!

    Altered Egos

    Eric and Ann Hodos from the band join us. Why hasn’t been soooo long since they’ve joined us? Glad to have them ‘cause they’re going to crush Jergl’s this Saturday.!

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    43 mins
  • #YaJagoff Late Night Episode 61 Presented by Rohrich Automotive
    Jan 20 2025
    SUMMARY: Let’s just call this the “We lived in Pittsburgh all our lives and may not know this” episode! First, the Mattress Factory.. Did you know it was all first-time exhibits? The BareBones Blackbox theater, same there. Productions are typically first-time productions. And our music... WOW... first time for Americana music on the pod! And 412 Dos, Sara from Visit Pittsburgh... NOT her first time! WHAT WAS ON THE BLOG: Blog 1: Rachael’s Half-Snowy Windshield Blog 2: Terrible Towel Travesty QUESTION OF THE DAY: What is the one song that gets you off of your chair at a wedding reception? Patrick Jordan – Actor/ Founder & Artistic Director, Barebones Productions The jags welcome local film/TV/theater fave Patrick Jordan to chat about the Pittsburgh-filmed Basic Psych, his barebones productions company, and all the talent the ‘Burgh has to offer. Patrick’’s dozens of film and TV credits include American Rust, The Dark Knight Rises, Southpaw, and Mindhunter. Danny Bracken - Director of Exhibitions, Mattress Factory Mattress Factory’s Director of Exhibitions, Danny Bracken, sits down to tell us all about how the museum says “yes” to artists, offering them time and space to dream and realize projects. Pittsburgh’s own Mattress Factory is an international residency program and renowned producer and presenter of installation art. 412 Do’s Is all this winter weather making you a bit stir crazy? Never fear! Sarah from Visit Pittsburgh is here with a ton of options to get you out and about this weekend! Ezra’s Authentic Snake Elixir – Americana band Ezra’s Authentic Snake Elixir, or EASE, is a three-piece band out of New Sewickley, PA who plays an energetic and eclectic brand of Americana. Father-son duo Dave (fingerstyle acoustic guitar) and Steve (electric bass) are joined by Allie Craig on fiddle. The result is American String Band music for the 21st century.
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    45 mins
  • #YaJagoff Late Night Episode 60 Presented by Rohrich Automotive
    Jan 13 2025
    The first podcast of 2025 didn’t disappoint. Kicking off 2025 with some self-care chit-chat thanks to our guests, Stephanie Rouch of Paradigm Expansions, Ta’lor Pinkston the Heart Advocate, Allison Yee for Alloy 26 and, of course, local music thanks to singer/songwriter Ronnie Weiss. WHAT WAS ON THE BLOG: Blog 1: Chia Seed Pudding at Convive Blog 2: 15th Birthday of the Blog Stephanie Rouch – Co-founder, Paradigm Expansions New Year, "True" You? Paradigm Expansions Co-founder Stephanie Rouch stops by to share how their company helps people live fuller and truer lives by incorporating evidence-based healing modalities into heart-centered, intuitive, and mystical practices. Ta’lor Pinkston – The Heart Advocate, Licensed “Self-love” social worker Ta’lor L. Pinkston, AKA The Heart Advocate, is a licensed “self-love” social worker, educator and facilitator who is dedicated to spreading the message of self-love and how you can choose it as a coping skill throughout life. The jags welcome her back to the show to talk about her upcoming Self-care Matters series. 412 Do’s - Allison Yee, Alloy 26 As we ring in 2025, we welcome a new 412 Do’s partner: Allison Yee from Alloy 26! Coming to us from Union Fitness at Nova Place, Allison and a special guest give us the deets about Union Fitness’ Strength Project as well as other goings on in the North Side as the new year kicks off. Ronni Weiss – Singer/pianist/songwriter For years, singer/songwriter/pianist Ronni Weiss has been captivating Pittsburgh audiences with her unique sound at venues like Con Alma, Mary’s Vine, The Blue Sky Bar, and Market Square. Check out her debut EP, Dreams, here!
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    47 mins

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