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#290 Pt. 2 - The Odd Pittsburgh Halloween Special Oct 24, 2024

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! -

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#290 Pt. 1 - The Odd Pittsburgh Halloween Special Oct 17, 2024

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! -

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#289 - Spooky Spencer Dillman Of Hundred Acres Manor Oct 10, 2024

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!

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#288 - Poems And Positivity With Rachel Ann Bovier Sep 19, 2024

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.

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#287 - From Merch to Member with Amico Demuzio | Steel Guitar & Banjo Picker Sep 05, 2024

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!

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#286 - Hellbender Vinyl Record Pressing Plant Aug 29, 2024

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!

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#285 - Mike Potoczny & the search for TBA Bike Park Aug 08, 2024

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!

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#284 - Hart Johnson & the Piper's Pub Revival Aug 01, 2024

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.

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#283 - Glory Daze Motorcycle Show Jul 18, 2024

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.

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#282 - Carson St Deli: A Southside Staple Jul 11, 2024

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.

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#281 - Beers, Wings, and Bikes - A Cottle Built Event Jun 27, 2024

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.

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#280 - Quick Field Trip Debrief With My Wife Jun 13, 2024

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.

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#279 Pt 2 - Rishi Bahl | Eternal Boy & Four Chord Music Festival May 30, 2024

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!

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#279 Pt 1 - Rishi Bahl | Eternal Boy & Four Chord Music Festival May 23, 2024

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!

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#278 - Writing Books and Tattooing With Erin Hosfield May 16, 2024

This week, I sit down with the very talented Erin Hosfield. Erin is an amateur herbalist, artist, tattooist, and newly published author. I first became aware of Erin through her tattoo work on mutual friends. She has been a resident at the well-known and respected Kyklops Tattoo in the Southside for some time. - Recently, as I was doom-scrolling, Erin posted the cover art of her debut novel ‘Lacuna: Chimera Part One.’ She mentioned that, in her free time, she had been quietly writing this book, and the time has finally come for it to be released. I immediately pre-ordered it, and after I read it, I knew I had to invite her to talk about the process. - This week, we discuss her life as she grew up in a small town, falling in love with books at a young age, her initiation into wanting to tattoo, and how she decided to write a novel. If you’re a reader, you can purchase her book at the link in her bio. It’s a good one. Enjoy it!

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#277 - Ben Bartilson of Yoli's Cucina & Catering May 02, 2024

This week, I sit down with my brother Ben Bartilson of Yoli's Cucina and Yoli's Catering. Ben Bartilson is a dad, husband, chef, and all around great human being. Ben owns an incredible Italian restaurant in Jefferson Hills called Yoli's Cucina. At Yoli’s, they “feed you like family.” I can’t say enough about how good their food is. He was on the podcast years ago to talk about Yoli’s and how it started. That is episode 154 if you’d like to get the full story, from the beginning! - Ben has recently expanded his business with Yoli's Catering. They are now offering new things and, this week, he stops by the studio with a delicious Boards By Beth charcuterie board and we talk about all he’s been up to! - I love Ben and his family so much. They truly are amazing people and deserve all the support in the world. If you have not been to Yoli's yet, I urge you to go and get yourself a great meal. It’s worth it. Enjoy it!

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#276 - Janet Loughran of @Chef.Life.Hacks Apr 25, 2024

This week, we’re back in the kitchen with @chef.life.hacks! Janet Loughran is a wife, mom, chef, content creator, and more. You’ve probably seen her pop up on your Instagram and TikTok, teaching you some tricks of the trade or how to make a great recipe for dinner that week. Chef Janet stops by the studio to talk to me about what her life was like when she was just getting started in kitchens. We’re talking restaurant’s, catering, cooking 600 steaks simultaneous for a golf outing, kitchen food and beverage management, and more. Enjoy it!

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#275 - Serving Up The City With PGH Dumplingz Apr 18, 2024

This week, I sit down with chef and owner of the very delicious PGH Dumplingz! Eric White is a man who’s been finding his way around kitchens for over a decade. He has spent years working at every level of the food industry at every different position. He started his journey on the frontlines at Chic-Fil-A, then into a more commercial setting at Market District, then climbed the ranks at PF Changs and Ironborn. Now, you can find him popping up at your favorite local businesses dishing out some damn fine dumplings!

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#274 - In The Kitchen With Dagny's Eatery Apr 11, 2024

This week, I sit down with the one woman show that is Dagny's Eatery. Dagny Como is a single mother who got tired of working a corporate banking job and decided to change her life and take control. Dagny's Eatery is an amazing little spot on Main St in the great little town of Carnegie. On any given day, you can roll into Dagny’s and find everything from amazing deli sandwiches with homemade sauces and sides to a fresh blueberry lemon roll or slice of cheesecake. Honestly, I’m always blown away by how much she puts out and the quality you get when you go there. This episode is long overdue and it was incredible and motivating to hear how she said “cya” to a secure 13 year career in order to open up the doors to her own spot. Enjoy the episode and go support this woman. She deserves every bit of it! Thanks for listening!

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#273 - Bryan Scagline | Krom Kendama Pro & Best Friend Mar 28, 2024

This week, I sit down with Krom Kendama Pro Player and best friend Bryan Scagline to celebrate all of his hard work and his accomplishments. Bryan has been a well known figure spreading positivity in the Kendama community for over a decade. Starting as a casual Kendama player, Bryan quickly found a role as a social media creator for Kendama USA. After some years cutting his teeth there, he moved forward and found a new home with the big dawgs at Krom Kendama. Bryan stops by the studio and we talk about everything from his introduction to Kendama to the design of his signature Krom Kendama Pro Model. Yinz enjoy it!

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#272 - Painting with Korey Edmonson Mar 14, 2024

This week, I sit down with the very talented Korey Edmonson to speak about his journey into becoming the artist he is today. He stops by the studio and we talk about everything from growing up and being unfocused to how he made his choice to hone his skills with painting. Another great talk. Yinz enjoy it!

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#271 - Brown Bear Bread Cafe Mar 07, 2024

This week, we’re in the studio with Brown Bear Bread Cafe co-owner Kate Clemons to talk all about bread, baking, and brunch! Actually, she talks about way more than just bread, baking, and brunch. Kate stops by and we dive into her previous life as a trained opera singer, how her and her partners decided to open Brown Bear Bread Cafe, and the importance of shopping with the small businesses we want to see stay open in this city. Enjoy the episode!

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#270 - Odd Pittsburgh Benefit Bingo Breakdown! Feb 22, 2024

This week, I am on a solo mission to tell yinz all about a very special Burgh Bus Benefit Bingo to help raise money for the man behind Odd Pittsburgh!

John Schalcosky is a historian that has given so much to our city through his work with his social media account Odd Pittsburgh. For years, this man has devoted every spare moment in his life to researching and documenting some of Pittsburgh's most incredible and facinating history.

Recently, John has been going through hell with some very serious medical problems that has put him in the hospital and incapacited him for an unknown amount of time. While he and his family go through this tough time, we can only hope the city pulls together to give back to him for all the amazing work that he has given us (free of charge) over the years.

If you have the means, please consider buying a ticket to the Burgh Bus Benefit Bingo that will be held on March 2nd at 6PM. Everyone participating in this event will come and ride the Burgh Bus throught the city we all love while yinz play bingo and win prizes generously donated by some of the great businesses this city has to offer. Hope to see yinz there!

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#269 - David B Shane And His Passion For People Feb 01, 2024

This week, I sit down with content creator, filmmaker, and good human, David B Shane. Everyday, David posts content created around heartfelt interactions with everyday people. In fact, that is exactly how David and I met. - On Saturday, as my wife and I were walking out of one of our favorite places, Dagnys Eatery, David stopped us and asked if we would be willing to participate in his project and tell him “three things we love about each other.” Obviously, we agreed, and the rest is history. After we were done, I knew I had to learn more about what he does so I invited him over. - David stops by and talks to me about his life before his new found fame as a “content creator,” his process behind what he does, and why he decided to start this project highlighting some of the great people that makes Pittsburgh the incredible city it is. I urge you all to give @davidbshane a follow and check out some of his work! Enjoy the episode!

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#268 - Montana Mitchell And The Yoga Connection Jan 25, 2024

This week, I sit down with the one and only, Montana Mitchell. Montana is a dancer, traveler, yoga instructor, teacher trainer, and more. She stops by the studio and we talk about her life before yoga and how she transitioned from a world of practicing dance to becoming one of the most regarded yoga teachers and instructors in the city. Enjoy it!

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#267 - VHS Crypt Vintage Toys & Collectables Dec 28, 2023

This week, I sit down with the man behind VHS Crypt! Chris Scanlon stops by the studio to talk to me about making a career out of buying, selling, and trading new and vintage toys and collectibles. He brings with him thousands of dollars worth of insane vintage toys and we talk all about them! If you are a buyer, seller, collector, or just an all around fan of toys - you can see all his offerings on his instagram store: @vhscrypt. He has an incredible eye for great things and it was a pleasure to hear more about it.

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#266 - Rebecca Harrison / Old Flame Mending Dec 14, 2023

This week, I sit down with Old Flame Mending owner Rebecca Harrison to talk about "Fixing Anything But A Broken Heart." Old Flame Mending is a Pittsburgh based sewing service that helps keep your garmets and textiles in your wordrobe and out of the landfill through repair, tailoring, alterations, and custom work. Whether you need the crotch repaired in your favorite jeans or a new liner in the vintage trench coat your Nana left you from when she was your age, Old Flame can help! Rebecca offers mending, tailoring, mail-in mending orders, classes, mending kits, seasonal swap meets, and more! Sit back and listen to a new take on an old world trade helping mending anything broken in your life! Thanks for listening!

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#265 - The Meaning of Christmas with Santa John Dec 07, 2023

Well, friends! December is here and this week, I sit down with the one and only, Santa Claus! John Suhr, or "Santa John," is a Pittsburgh staple and a man who has devoted his life to keeping the Meaning of Christmas alive! This week, John and I talk about growing up in Lawrenceville, what the city was like around the holidays when he was a kid, what made him put on the suit the first time, and why Christmas means so much to him. I will say, his story is tragic and beautiful and I'm honored he came over to tell it. Enjoy the episode!

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#264 - Carrie Nardini / I Made It! Market Nov 30, 2023

This week, I sit down with Carrie Nardini to talk about one the city’s biggest and most important events that is the I Made It! Market! Carrie established ‘I Made It Market’ in 2007 after a very small group of other crafters (including Carrie) were looking for more opportunity to showcase and sell their homemade wares. With only a few markets happening back in the late 2000’s, Carrie realized that there were none that were specifically curated to highlight all the makers in Pittsburgh. Now, almost 15 years later, Carrie spearheads the all the events for I Made It! Market and The Neighborhood Flea and we learn all about it! - I cannot implore yinz enough to head out to the I Made It! Market on December 9th! This is a FREE event! If you’re looking for a place to get your Holiday shopping done, THIS IS IT! You’ll have a plethora of local vendors selling fantastic homemade goods to purchase for your friends and loved ones, just in time for the holiday. Keep in mind, when yinz #ShopLocal, you’re keeping the money into the community and investing in the future of incredible events like these. Enjoy!

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#263 - The Lawrenceville Cookie Tour Nov 16, 2023

This week, I sit down with Eric Kellar of Lawrenceville Pet Supply to talk all about the 2023 Lawrenceville Cookie Tour. For over TWO DECADES, Lawrenceville and the members that make up the community have come together to create one of the biggest events for your holiday season. Eric is a business owner in those parts and he has been a participant for several years now so I figured he’d be the best person to talk with! The Cookie Tour is a 30 city block long cookie table with over 50 vendors participating. The Cookie Tour is an event designed to welcome people unfamiliar with all the nooks and crannies of “Larryville” in hopes of generating patronage in exchange for delicious cookies of all types. - On December 9th & 10th from Noon to 5pm, come down to Lawrenceville and explore what all the shops and restaurants in the area have to offer while enjoying the biggest cookie table you’ve ever seen. There will be parking and trolleys available to help navigate you throughout the weekend. I’m excited to experience my first Cookie Tour and we hope to see yinz down there. You can follow lvpgh and lvpgh_cookietour to learn more! Enjoy the episode!

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#262 - David Rullo / Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the 90's Scene Nov 09, 2023

This week, I sit down with award winning journalist David Rullo to talk about his brand new book ‘Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the 90’s Scene.’ I first came across David’s work a couple weeks ago, after souring the interwebs for Pittsburgh writers that are still local. Turns out his book was being released 3 days later. It felt pretty serendipitous so I reached out and here we are. - We have a really great conversation about everything from growing up in the city, to how he became a writer, to how he ended up writing about one of the most important creative places in Pittsburgh’s history. The Beehive wasn’t just a pillar of the community of Southside. It was a safe and inclusive space for everyone and anyone who wanted to cross pollinate on projects and works with other like minded people. - I was lucky enough to spend quite a handful of late nights chain smoking clove cigarettes and drinking drinking coffee in the back room. That place meant a lot to me in my youth and it was really cool to hear how much it meant to David and the rest of the generation before me. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did. Thank yinz for listening.

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#261 - Niles DeVinney / Mister Grooming & Goods Nov 02, 2023

This week, I sit down for a long overdue conversation with my very talented barber and great friend Niles DeVinney. Niles has been in the hair industry for quite some time and after seeing multiple mutual friends being cut by him, I decided to abandon the hole in the wall I was going to give him a try. The rest is history and I never looked back! - After his schooling and cutting his teeth doing full service hair appointments in traditional salons, Niles ultimately decided to move his focus to barbering. This week, we talk about why he chose the hair industry for a career, the route of education he pursued, why he made that decision to move from a traditional salon to a more traditional barber shop, and so much more. That being said, there is a very interesting caveat to Niles story. In the midst of becoming one of the best barbers in the city, Niles tells me about a time got pinched for selling a decent amount of weed and his doing a bid in the “big house.” A wild story all around! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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#260 - The Burgh Bus Oct 26, 2023

This week, we're taking a ride around tahn' with Co-Owner of the Burgh Bus, Nick Walker. Nick and his partner in life and business Kat are not from Pittsburgh originally but they have surely taken the Burgh by storm. After a handful of years jumping around from city to city, they settled in Pittsburgh with an idea to create "Pittsburgh's Most Unique Experience on Wheels!" The Burgh Bus is an interactive touring shuttle that provides tours for any occasion. Whether it's comedy tours hosted by local comedians cutting up on the gaggle of geese out of Tequila Cowboy or Odd Pittsburgh taking you on a spooky tour highlighting Pittsburghs Haunted History - the Burgh Bus has something for you! - This week, I sit down with 1/2 of the brains behind this operation to find out a little more about it! Nick and I talk about growing up in Florida, moving around to different cities, where the idea for the Burgh Bus came from, and how they made this crazy idea come to life. Oh yeah, we also talk about the time their bus caught on fire and was destroyed right before they opened for business! This ones a wild ride. I hope yinz enjoy it as much as I did.

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#259 - The Great Debate: Halloween vs. Scream Oct 19, 2023

This week, we have a very special Spooky Movie Debate about the "Best Horror Franchise." Halloween vs. Scream! I, myself, love the Scream movies. I think its the perfect series. My good friend Ryan thinks it is the 'Halloween' Series. This week, we bring our evidence to the table and duke it out amoung men. It is very important to note that Ryan is probably the biggest cinefile a know. He puts up a good fight and makes a compelling argument. Hit play and listen to why we think ours are best. Then you can decide for yourself. I always love having conversations with him and I hope you enjoy this one. Thanks for listening.

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#258 - Sold Out Shows & Haunted Houses! Oct 12, 2023

It’s show week! Me and Odd Pittsburgh are preparing for a SOLD OUT event happening this Friday at Bottlerocket. We are looking forward to see all of yinz there! In the meantime, you know I’m back with another episode! - This week, were talking about some of my favorite local haunted houses the city has to offer! Over the last two weekends, me and my wife Antonette have been in our glory, traveling to a handful of haunts and I’m going to break them down for a little review. Hope yinz enjoy it!

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#257 - Michael Patrick / Dearly Beloved Tattoo Sep 28, 2023

This week, I welcome back one of my favorite people. Michael Patrick is a fantastic artist and tattooist that resides in the little town of Dormont. Michael and I have known each other for a little over a decade now and I’ve been lucky enough to sit in his chair for a number of hours over the years. Dearly Beloved Tattoo is the next chapter in this guys book and this week we learn all about it. If yinz are looking for great tattoo work, Michael Patrick and Dearly Beloved Tattoo is the place to start. I can’t say enough about him and I’m thankful to get to sit down and learn some more about how became one of the best tattoo artists in the city. Enjoy.

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#256 - A Flight Attendant Sep 14, 2023

This week, I welcome a Flight Attendant into the studio to tell me all about the in’s and out’s of life in the sky! This particular Flight Attendant requested he remains anonymous to avoid any disturbances with his company so that is why you’re seeing this fabulous photo I found in the interwebs. This week, the Flight Attendant and I talk, in depth, through the entire process of being hired at one of the “Big Name” airlines, the 8 weeks of extensive training and what it all entailed, and the everyday duties of a steward of the sky! Enjoy the episode and thanks for listening!

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#255 - Nick Ruble Art Sep 07, 2023

This week, I welcome Nick Ruble into the studio to talk about his life. Nick Ruble is a travel, outdoorsman, climber, artist, and all around great human being. - I met Nick through mutual friends and started following his page. His page mainly consisted of these wild pictures of him and his friends hanging off of the sides of boulders. Then, all of a sudden, I started seeing him post these incredible watercolor pieces of familiar places from around the city. He continued to post his work and every time I would see a piece, it got better. - After hanging one of his works in my studio, I knew I had to have him on to learn more about him. This week, we talk about all of it. Nick talks about his introduction to art, his love of climbing and the outdoors, traveling in his younger years on a shoestring budget while couch surfing and living in remote cabins, and so much more. Hope yinz enjoy!

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#254 - Traveler's Rest Hotel Aug 31, 2023

This week, Paul and Mary Beth Kletter stop by the studio to talk to me about all they do at Traveler's Rest Hotel. Traveler’s Rest is an independent hotel located along the GAP trail, right down in Southside. Their hotel is like no other hotel I’ve been to. Character is something Traveler’s Rest does not lack. The refurbished building adds a different element to just “finding a place to stay” when you travel. It’s quite the unique spot and I urge you to go to their website and check out this awesome place we all have right in our back yard. - Besides accommodating regular travelers, they are a destination for the amazing cycling community that frequents the Greater Allegheny Passage trail that runs from The Point down to Cumberland, MD. If yinz didn’t know, it’s a very common thing for people to travel from all over to ride the trail in its entirety. Their Hotel is fully equipped to store your bike and conduct any routine maintenance you might need on your trip. - This week, we talk about how Paul and Mary Beth met, traveling the world together and working in hostels and hotels in exchange for room and board, the reason for coming back to the Burgh, and ultimately how they decide to open a hotel of their very own. It’s another great one so don’t yinz miss it. Thanks for listening.

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#253 - Doug Heilman of 'DougCooking' Aug 24, 2023

This week, we sit down with the great Doug Cooking. Doug Heilman is a food focused content creator. You’ve might have seen him whipping up something good on Pittsburgh Today Live or showing us a new recipe on his “DougCooking” YouTube channel. I met Doug when introduced himself at the barber one day. I started following along with his journey as one of the “makers” in our city and I knew I had to have him on to see where it all came from. It’s a great conversation and I hope yinz enjoy it as much as I did.

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#252 Pt.2 - Read Connolly / Steel Guitar & Banjo Ripper Aug 17, 2023

This week, we have a very special guest! I had the opportunity to sit down with the one and only Read Connolly. Read is a husband, dog dad, fashion icon, touring musician, and the best Steel Guitar and Banjo picker this side of town! Currently, Read plays for two of the biggest and best country artists out there in Charles Wesley Godwin and Zach Bryan. When Read is not touring with these powerhouses, he is residing in Pittsburgh, rooting for the Pirates and eating Mad Mex. This week, we talk about his introduction to music, playing in bands growing up, struggling with self confidence, his transition into Steel Guitar & Banjo, working for the NHL, and how his life changed when he met Charles Wesley Godwin and Zach Bryan. This episode is incredible. His story is so motivational that I was overwhelmed with emotion during our conversation. Sometimes, you just have to walk through that door when it opens and I can’t say “thank you” to Read enough for taking some time between touring the country to sit down and tell us his story. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for listening.

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#252 Pt.1 - Read Connolly / Steel Guitar & Banjo Ripper Aug 10, 2023

This week, we have a very special guest! I had the opportunity to sit down with the one and only Read Connolly. Read is a husband, dog dad, fashion icon, touring musician, and the best Steel Guitar and Banjo picker this side of town! Currently, Read plays for two of the biggest and best country artists out there in Charles Wesley Godwin and Zach Bryan. When Read is not touring with these powerhouses, he is residing in Pittsburgh, rooting for the Pirates and eating Mad Mex. This week, we talk about his introduction to music, playing in bands growing up, struggling with self confidence, his transition into Steel Guitar & Banjo, working for the NHL, and how his life changed when he met Charles Wesley Godwin and Zach Bryan. This episode is incredible. His story is so motivational that I was overwhelmed with emotion during our conversation. Sometimes, you just have to walk through that door when it opens and I can’t say “thank you” to Read enough for taking some time between touring the country to sit down and tell us his story. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for listening.

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#251- Lobar Cocktail Services Aug 03, 2023

This week, I sit down and had some drinks with the ladies from Lobar Cocktail Services. Lobar is a mobile cocktail service that provides the customer with a way to elevate the experience of any event being thrown. Aubrey and Lisa have a collective 40+ years of bartending on their resume and they have surely gone above and beyond their 10,000 hours needed to master their craft and provide you and your guests with an unforgettable drink experience. Lobar's services provide you with a highly elevated drink experience equipped to make everything from your basics to the most delicious craft cocktails. Enjoy!

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#250- Clinton Clegg of The Commonheart Jul 27, 2023

This week, I sit down with The Commonheart founder and frontman 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. A perfect guest to have for a milestone moment in 250 episodes of @illcallyourightback. Thanks yinz for listening. Enjoy it! - On top of a great conversation, you have an opportunity to see this band of talented individuals this Friday at @stageae. 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.

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#249- The Pittsburgh Scanner Jul 13, 2023

This week, I will be the FIRST to sit down to interview the man behind every Pittsburgher’s favorite Twitter account! The Pittsburgh Scanner is a Twitter account (that now has an Instagram account you should follow!) devoted to being the ears of our fine city! This Yinzer knight in shining armor spends his free time in his basement, drinking Iron City and listening to Pittsburgh’s Police Scanners, all while documenting the most urgent and important situations happening around us. If yinz follow the account then you know exactly the type of content I’m talking about. - These tweets are not fabricated by any means. These are actual situations happening in the city that have came through the police scanner. No embellishment needed in our great city. Content writes itself - This man wishes to remain anonymous but he has put his trust in me and agreed to come on the podcast to talk about all the good work he does on the @pgh_scanner account. If you want to support the Pittsburgh Scanner, you can vote for them as “Best Twitter Account” in the Pittsburgh City Paper’s ‘Best Of’ competition.

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#248- Alex Brown / Chef de Cuisine @ Oakmont Country Club Jun 29, 2023

This week, I sit down with golfer, dog dad, soon to be human dad, and Chef de Cuisine at the “Ultimate Examination of Championship Golf,” the Oakmont Country Club. They say it takes 10,000 hours to master a craft and over his 15 year career, Alex has surely put in his. This week, we talk about everything from growing up on ‘Yan Can Cook,’ cutting his teeth in all the kitchens he worked in growing up, and how he became the Chef de Cuisine of one of the nicest country clubs in the nation in Oakmont Country Club. - I think out of all of the careers of guests I’ve interviewed, the food industry is what I love the most. Nothing more fascinating to me than learning the method behind all the madness and how a proper kitchen functions. Hit play and enjoy a great conversation with a real one. Thanks for listening.

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I'll Call You Right Back #247 - Dacey Haughwout Jun 22, 2023

This week, I sit down with a very special guest. Dacey Haughwout is a long distance cyclist, artist, ceramicist, and all around great human being. I’ve known Dacey all my life. We’re cousins. Growing up, Dacey was one of the people I looked up to the most. He always marched to the beat of his own drum. Dacey is a talented artist, whether it be drawing or pottery, he has always excelled. He is also known to set off onto several month long bike journeys. Five years ago, Dacey rode across the country and we talked all about it. That was EP 45. Five years later, he set his sights on riding his bike up and down the east coast to tour all of ceramic studios along the way. 60 Days of pedaling over 3,300 miles on a $6/day budget. A mental test that very few could accomplish. Hit play and listen to a nomads journey into the wild. Enjoy it.

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I'll Call You Right Back #246 - Will Dzombak of Taylor Gang Jun 15, 2023

This week, I sit down with music entrepreneur, artist manager & Co-CEO of Taylor Gang, Will Dzombak. Will has been making moves in the music industry for over a decade now. He is most known for managing Grammy-nominated and Pittsburgh’s own, Wiz Khalifa. Will and Wiz linked up early on after Will booked him for a show at Penn State. They have been working together and taking over the world ever since. This week, we talk about the history of Taylor Gang, how exactly his relationship with Wiz Khalifa came to be, what it’s like managing one of the biggest rappers in the world, creating their own label, and so much more. As a kid who grew up bumping all of Wiz’s music out of my two 12” Subs in my shitty car, this was a pretty cool moment for me. Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

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I'll Call You Right Back #245 - Churchview Farm Jun 08, 2023

This week, I sit down with Churchview Farm’s Queen Bee, Tara Rockacy. Tara is the owner, visionary, and head farmer at Churchview Farm. Churchview Farm is a “farmette” with an education and community engagement focus, located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Before life on the farm, Tara spent her time working her way up the ranks within the Public Library. After realizing her heart wasn’t in it anymore, she reestablished her families third-generation farm. She has made a space for people to learn, as well as enjoy dinner events created and curated by in house chef Csilla Thackray, Naomi Keefe , and other guest chefs from around the city. The farm is women owned and operated, and is home to ducks, hens, goats, bees, and two of the cutest dogs you ever did see. Enjoy the episode and learning about another great team doing great things in the city. As always, thank yinz for listening!

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I'll Call You Right Back #244 - Wreaths Across America May 25, 2023

Memorial Day is on Monday, and while most of us have off work, we have to remember what we are celebrating. This week, we pay homage to all those who fought and died serving our country by speaking with a guest who spends her spare time helping do just that. Brinnly Schwartz is the Local Coordinator for the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Wreaths Across America program. Each December, volunteers of Wreaths Across America make sure over 2 Million gravesites of fallen soldiers and spouses over 3,700 cemeteries have a hand made wreath places on their headstones to honor those who served. This week, Brynnly stops by the studio talk about the origin of Wreaths Across America, why she got involved, the logistics that go into the event each year, how you can help, and more. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.

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I'll Call You Right Back #243 - Revive 412 May 18, 2023

This week, I sit down with one of my favorite places in the city. Revive 412 is an health and wellness establishment that helps offers a number of services from Infrared Sauna Experience, Reiki Healing & Chakra Balancing, and more. My wife and I have been going to Revive 412 for almost a year now. We like to go for a 40 minute sweat in their infrared sauna at least every other week. As we were sitting in there during one of our sessions, it crossed my mind to ask Revive 412 owner, Ashley to come to the studio and talk to me about what led her down the path to becoming a Reiki practitioner, and proponent health and wellness. Hit play, learn about infrared saunas, and book yourself a session. You won’t regret it. Enjoy the episode!

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I'll Call You Right Back #242 - Pittsburgh Park Ranger Stevie May 04, 2023

This week, I sit down with one of our cities own Pittsburgh Park Rangers. Ranger Stevie has been working for the Rangers for a handful of years and she stopped by the studio to talk to me about what goes into keeping all of our parks functioning smoothly. Growing up, Ranger Stevie wanted to pursue a career in Physical Education but quickly realized she wanted something more in line with nature after an opportunity to go work for a Wilderness Adventure Outfit in Alaska. After her time there, she came home and decided to pursue a career in Park and Resource Management. This week, we talk about the day to day activities of a Ranger, some history on our parks, some wildlife throughout, and what goes into keeping the parks a safe and beautiful resource for all of us Pittsburgers to enjoy. As a fellow Yinzer, I’m embarrassed to admit I have not visited most of our parks and I’m going to make it a point to check them out. Enjoy the episode.

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I'll Call You Right Back #241 - Zeds Apr 27, 2023

This week, I welcome back the capo and namesake to the cities best vintage shop, Zeds. Zack, Chase, and Steve just celebrated the 5 Year Anniversary of the shop. At Zeds you can find a great selection of vintage pieces with an emphasis on anything centered around the Burgh. Four years ago (almost to the day), I brought Zeds in to talk about celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary and how Zed’s came to be. That was Episode 66, for anyone wanting to start from the beginning. I was still green as a podcaster and interviewer so it was only right to bring him back from a proper sit down to celebrate Year 5. This week, we talk about fashion, vintage, running an Airbnb, what’s changed over the last few years, and what they have planned for the future. Being a customer over the years, it’s incredible to see their constant growth and continued success in building what they are down there on the Southside. If you haven’t yet, stop down to 1931 E Carson St, check out the shop and say “What’s Up” to the boys. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

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I'll Call You Right Back #240 - Adam Milliron Apr 20, 2023

I sit down with Adam Milliron. Adam is a fascinating individual with an interesting story on how he climbed to the level he is at today. Adam and his team are the creatives responsible for the banners you see when you’re filling up your gas, the images you see when you walk into stores, the menus you order from, and so much more. This is the guy. Adam and his small team do it all. With hundreds and hundreds of different clients like Sarris Candies, Primanti Brothers, Sheetz, Coca Cola, and so many more, you’ve surely come across his work more than once. I truly was blown away by what goes into one of these commercial shoots. This week, we talk about his childhood and his early dive into entrepreneurship, the importance of learning how to do things yourself, how he picked up a camera, and ultimately, how he created this powerhouse team in being one of the best commercial food and product photography companies in the country. Another great talk! Enjoy the episode and thanks for listening!

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I'll Call You Right Back #239 - Attorney Edgar Snyder Apr 13, 2023

For a man who needs no introduction, I will surely try my best. I am absolutely honored to cross another name off of my Bucket List and welcome lawyer, marketeer, and “Pittsburgh Icon” Edgar Snyder to the ICYRB Studio. Growing up, I think it’s safe to say that no matter what you were watching on tv, you’d be sure to hear this man during the commercial break. Mr Edgar Snyder is, in his words, a “marketeer who practiced law.” With hundreds of commercials playing throughout the years, people young and old knew that tagline “There’s Never A Fee Unless We Get Money For You.” This week, Mr Snyder sits down with me to talk about his childhood, his decision to pursue a career in law, being an innovator in marketing, and how he worked his way up to being one of the most well known figures in our city today. What a guy. What a conversation. What an absolute legacy. This was a big moment for me as an interviewer and definitely something I will never forget. I’m so thankful to Mr Snyder for sharing some time with me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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I'll Call You Right Back #238 - Bottle Rocket Social Hall Mar 23, 2023

This week, I sit down with Chris Copen of Bottle Rocket Social Hall. Bottle Rocket Social Hall is a indie arts venue/ bar that is unlike any place I’ve ever been. When you walk in, you go back in time to a place that looks like the 1970’s sports bar your Uncle had always dreamed about building in his basement. Chris Copen wanted to create a space that could be utilized for a variety of events but still have that unique feel to it. “The Best Show In Town, Six Nights A Week” is how Chris described Bottle Rocket and I think that’s the best way it’s been said. Each month, you’ll find a calendar packed full with all sorts of different events. Whether it’s a local band, Bad Movie Bingo, or a headlining comedian, you can always find something for you. This week, Chris and I talk about why he wanted to open a venue, the jobs he had previously that prepared him to run his own club, how he chose the location he did, and so much more. Bottle Rocket is a cool spot you should definitely check out!

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I'll Call You Right Back #237 - Tyler Podomik Mar 16, 2023

This week, I sit down with Tyler Podomik. Tyler is a painter and ceramicist from Pittsburgh who marches to the beat of his own drum. Tyler drops by the studio to talk to me about his work and how he came to be who he is today. Early on, he had no idea where his life would take him. Now, he spends his days creating. I was introduced to Tyler from a previous guest Stephen Jaskulski. Jazz told me “Tyler is going to be the greatest painter to come out of the city of Pittsburgh” so I had to have him on and find out why. We talk about everything from our previous shitty jobs at a local car dealership, his introduction to art, how CCAC changed his life, capitalizing on opportunities when they are presented to us, and so much more. I had a great time learning about who Tyler Podomik is and I think you will enjoy our talk. Thanks for listening. - Tyler Podomik is hosting his first Solo Exhibition ‘Love Letters’ on April 14th at Studio 4. These pieces he is showcasing are incredible and I cannot wait to experience it in its entirety. I urge you to mark your calendar and plan to attend if you want to some some very incredible works.

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I'll Call You Right Back #236 - Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet Mar 09, 2023

This week, I sit down with my new friends behind Uncle Bob’s Magic Cabinet. UBMC Pod is a Mother/Daughter podcast about all things magic, mythology, and pop culture. UBMC Pod is ran by Lori (Mother) & Leigh (daughter). And let us not forget to mention the Audio Wizard of Oz behind the curtain, Fact Check Jake. These three produce a full length and mini episode each week focusing on all the mythological and supernatural aspects that are baked into our favorite movies and shows. It’s refreshing to talk to some other podcasters about how their show came to be and I’m excited for yinz to hear about all the hard work they put into it. Thanks for listening.

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I'll Call You Right Back #235 - Necromancer Brewing Mar 02, 2023

This week, I sit down with the spookiest sippin’ spot around tahn, Necromancer Brewing. Ben Butler and Lauren Hughes are the brains behind this operation, along with their team full of ghouls. Ben, the owner, had a dream to open a brewery in the North Hills. After gaining a love for craft beer early on, he knew he wanted to build something great of his own. All he needed was the right person to brew the goods! That is where we meet Head Brewer, Lauren Hughes. After some friends at Dancing Gnome connected Ben with Lauren, they started to get to work manifesting exactly what Necromancer Brewing would become. This week, we talk about their initiations into the craft beer scene, building out the brewery, the logistics behind their operation, resurrecting forgotten beers from the past, and most importantly - what they stand for as a business. Necromancer prides themselves on being a safe space that welcomes every type of person out there. They wanted to build something where everyone could come and enjoy great beers, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. If you like great beers, check them out! Thank’s for listening!

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I'll Call You Right Back #234 - Brush and Pounce Signs Feb 23, 2023

This week, I sit down with Artist and Sign Maker, Christian Shaknaitis to talk about his work with Brush and Pounce Signs. Sign Painting has been around for hundreds of years. Way back, as early as 300 B.C., merchants of all kinds needed ways to communicate the goods they had for sale. That need cultivated the first form of marketing and advertising that the world revolves around today. In a world of technology and innovation, Christian does all he can do to keep the Craft of Hand Painted Sign Making alive! This week, we talk the origin of Sign Making, how someone falls into such a career path, the process behind it, and so much more. Hand Painted signs are a labor of love. They are something so much more than a Vinyl sticker on a wall. These pieces take hours and hours of time to execute upon the thousands of hours it takes to learn the skills and, from what I can see, there’s nobody better around here than Brush and Pounce Signs. Enjoy the episode!

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I'll Call You Right Back #233 - Pittsburgh Personified Feb 16, 2023

YINZ LIKE MEMES?! Well, this week, I have a very special guest in the studio. Pittsburgh Personified is the Holy Land of all things Pittsburgh. Yinz get to see the good, the bad, and the most ridiculous side of our city! If there is anything worth mentioning in the 412, you can be sure Pittsburgh Personified creator and curator Marla Kauffman knows about it. She’s probably making it into a meme about it as we speak. This week, we talk to Marla about how the Pittsburgh Personified Instagram came to be, what keeping up with a “meme page” is like, sourcing her content, hot topics in the city, the things that ruffle a Pittsburgher’s feathers. A fantastic episode that will warm any Yinzers heart and soul. I hope you love our chat it as much as I did. Thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!

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I'll Call You Right Back #232 - Dorian Robertson Feb 09, 2023

This week, I sit down with Dorian Robertson to talk about Health & Wellness. Dorian has been a Personal Trainer for many years. He offers In Home training completely customized to you. You reach out, tell him your goals, and he helps develop a plan to start you on a path to live better. Since he was a kid, he always had a passion for being healthy. Coming out of school, Dorian originally thought he was going to build a career in Physical Therapy. After an associates degree and some tough years of experience working in Nursing Homes and Out Patient Clinics, Dorian realized he wanted to focus on fitness and coaching full time. This week, we talk about his motivation, what he can offer to help you, the 'Train With Dorian' App, the process behind his work, and so much more. If you are looking for help in taking the right steps to start living better, reach out to Dorian and see if yinz can figure out a plan. A really great episode with another great person doing great things in our city. Enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening.

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I'll Call You Right Back #231 - Danielle Hershiser Feb 02, 2023

This week, we talk about cakes, pies, and all the rest with Abbey on Butler Executive Pastry Chef, Danielle Hershiser. Growing up in a small town in West Virginia, Danielle wasn’t sure where her life was going. After hearing about the culinary program at a local college, she decided to check it out. With no formal cooking knowledge besides what had been passed down from family, she gravitated toward the program. This week, we talk about how she decided to take a chance on culinary school, the curriculum, spending a summer working in restaurants in Ocean City, and how she ended up baking up a storm in Pittsburgh. Another fascinating episode about someone’s journey to where they are today. Thanks for listening!

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I'll Call You Right Back #230 - Fat Butcher Jan 26, 2023

This week, I sit down and talk about meat with the Fat Butcher! Steve Dawson has lived a life that has led him down two roads. One being a corporate gig studying rocks all around the country and the second being a whole animal butcher. Can you guess which one stuck? This week, we’re talking about that complete shift in careers, falling in love with the Art of Butchery, the complete process from living animal to the charred flesh on your dinner table, what being a “Whole Animal Butcher” means, and so much more. The Fat Butcher is a new business in Lawrenceville. They opened in the end of November and the squad there has being doing great stuff. If you’re looking for a great spot to buy the finest cuts of high quality, locally harvested meat, then Fat Butcher is your spot. Yinz can find them at 5151 Butler St. Enjoy the episode.

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I'll Call You Right Back #229 - PGH Candle Jan 19, 2023

This week, I sit down with the woman behind PGH Candle. Kayla Heffernan is a professional in the art of ‘Wax Alchemy’ and has been providing our city with some of the best Soy Wax Candles you can find on the market. I first found out about PGH Candles back in 2017 when I was getting married. I ordered her candles to put in my groomsman boxes. I’ve been a returning customer ever since. Before candles, Kayla’s life revolved around the Food and Beverage world. For years, she worked in restaurants and bars until she was realized she wanted more. That’s when she quit her job and started pushing pounds of Wax & Wicks. This week, we talk about everything from how she decided to make candles, refining her recipe, her eye for branding, and so much more. Another great episode with another person doing good stuff for the city. Enjoy the episode and always remember to ‘Burn Local.’

'Burn Local' with PGH Candle

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I'll Call You Right Back #228 - Steel City Florals Jan 12, 2023

This week, I sit down with Kaitlyn Caramela of Steel City Florals! Kaitlyn is a very talented floral designer who spends the majority of her time transforming bland venues into extraordinary spaces filled with beautiful floral arrangements and installations that have been created especially for you. After a long road of different jobs that weren't the right fit and rough living situations, she found herself at the Bidwell Training Center in the North Side. At Bidwell, she decided to focus her studies to Horticulture Technology. Kaitlyn had hopes of eventually becoming a teacher in some way but life led her to became a badass florist instead! We're talking about everything from where she sources her flowers from to what the "day of" a wedding floral designer looks like and all that goes into it. Check out her work! I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did. Thanks for listening.

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I'll Call You Right Back #227 - Odd Pittsburgh Christmas Special Dec 22, 2022

This week, Odd Pittsburgh and I sit down to give you the absolute most perfect Christmas Special you could ever want. We are talking about the meaning of Christmas, the history of Christmas in the city, some of our favorite memories, the REAL Santa of Pittsburgh, and so much more. A perfect episode to a great year! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for listening!

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I'll Call You Right Back #226 - Santa Claus Dec 15, 2022

Tis the season and who better to celebrate with than the Big Man! Good Jolly Ole St Nick! - This week, I sit down with THE Santa Claus! Ron Thompson, or Steel City Santa, has been bringing cheer to the boys and girls of Pittsburgh for three decades. You heard me! 30 years ago he pushed Santa off the roof, put on his suit, and BOOM! Now he’s the Big Guy! All joking aside, Ron happened to fall into the role of Santa all by chance. When Ron isn’t wearing the suit, he helps his significant other run the shop, Spotlight Costumes. They specialize in all sorts of costumes from theatrical to Santa Suits. Well, 30 years ago there was a word on the street that Gateway Clipper was looking for someone to take over the gig. The rest is history. Celebrating his 31st year as Father Christmas, Ron and I sit down for a great talk about his memories of Christmas growing up and all the memories he has from his years as Santa Claus. Enjoy it!

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I'll Call You Right Back #225 - Rev. Justin Criado Dec 08, 2022

This week, I sit down with writer, editor, and author Rev. Justin Criado. Justin and I have been friends for many years. Justin currently lives in a small town in Colorado called Telluride. He moved there about 6 years back to work for the local paper the Telluride Daily Planet. Currently, he’s an Editor and writes a monthly column called “The Chopping Block.” When he’s not working, you can find him ripping through town on his Harley dawned with a set of deer antlers or at a local venue trying to catch a metal show. On top of all that, Justin is now a fully independent published author. He stops by the studio to talk to me about his brand new book called ‘Chronicles of Chaos.’ CoC is a compendium of short non-fictional columns written through the thick of the pandemic compiled into one complete body of work. This week we talk about everything from what everyday life looks like as an editor of a paper, the subject matter he gravitates toward, his process of writing, and how ‘Chronicles of Chaos’ came together. If you’re looking for a new book, head over to Justin’s page and click the link in the bio to purchase. The final product is really impressive. I’m proud to see a great friend pouring their heart and soul into doing what they love. I read this entire thing and I can say that you will not be disappointed. Enjoy it!

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I'll Call You Right Back #224 - Oak Hill Post Dec 01, 2022

This week, I sit down with my favorite breakfast spot in the city, Oak Hill Post. Co-Owner’s Christian Schulz & Rebecca Nicholson and their band of misfits are running an operation. I have been there a handful of times now and I always leave beyond impressed. Everything from the food to the service is exceptional. Christian stops by this week to talk about his (and the shops) journey into becoming one of the hottest new spots in the city. We talk about his life growing up, starting in the food industry very late in life, how him and Rebecca originally teamed up, where the idea to open their own spot came from, the efficiency of their “operation,” and so much more. - I have to say, this was a very surprising and fantastic conversation. It goes to show that sometimes, you don’t find out where you’re supposed to be in life until you go through some shit.

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I'll Call You Right Back #223 - VC2art Nov 17, 2022

This week, I sit down with Vinnie Candelore of VC2art. Vinnie and I have been friends for many years. We went to the same school and played football together for the majority of our childhood. In addition to football, ever since we were young, Vinnie has had a passion for art. Whether it was drawing Pokemon to trade for kids' fruit snacks in elementary school, or his favorite NFL player making a pivotal catch, art was always a part of his life.

Fast forward about 15 years.... (we're getting old). I asked Vinnie to come on the podcast and talk about turning those passions into something real, living and breathing as a full time artist. VC2art specializes in hyper realistic paintings, fully custom sneakers, and so much more. Vinnie also hosts a weekly podcast called 'The Athletic Aesthetic' where he breaks down uniform customization with professional athletes. It motivates me to see someone I grew up with putting their heart and soul into their passions. Please check out Vinnie's work below. Thanks for listening.

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I'll Call You Right Back #222 - Randy Baumann WDVE Nov 10, 2022

This week, I cross another name off the list of Legendary Interviews. I sat down with WDVE Morning Show Host Randy Baumann to talk about being the voice every Yinzer wakes up with. My father, his father before him, and their fathers before them all listed to WDVE. It’s ingrained in Pittsburghers dna. When I would be working construction in the summer, WDVE is what was blasting out of the radio. I really grew up listening to the Morning Show so this was a cool one for me and I hope yinz enjoy it.

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I'll Call You Right Back #221 - The Ultimate Spooky Movie Compendium Oct 31, 2022

This week, I bring back the biggest movie guy I know for The Ultimate Spooky Movie Compendium! Ryan Privett is one of my best friends and probably who I've been to the movies with most in my life. Two years ago we recorded a Two Part episode talking about our Top 5 Favorites Scary Movies. It was super fun and people really seemed to enjoy it so I thought it was only right to bring him back for another! This week, we go through a list of some of the Pillars of the Horror Genre. Obviously there are countless great films but these 7 are just some we think deserve a little shine. Enjoy this in depth discussion with two nerds who love it all. Thanks for listening to the episode. Have a Happy Halloween!

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I'll Call You Right Back #220 Pt 2 - Odd Pittsburgh Halloween Special Oct 13, 2022

This week, I give you PART 2 of the Halloween Special with Odd Pittsburgh! If you have not listened to PART 1 go back and listen to that first! Thank you and enjoy the episode!

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I bring back John Schalcosky for a very special 2 Part Halloween Special! John is a historian that runs the Odd Pittsburgh social media pages. Odd Pittsburgh is described to be "Dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost in time." After how much everyone loved the first episode John and I did, I knew I had to bring him up for an episode specifically focused on the Spooky Side of the City of Pittsburgh. We talk about ghosts, we talk about shadow people, we talk about premonitions, and we talk about documented accounts of the "Boogyman of Millville." Enjoy the episode!

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I'll Call You Right Back #220 Pt 1 - Odd Pittsburgh Halloween Special Oct 06, 2022

This week, I bring back John Schalcosky for a very special 2 Part Halloween Special! John is a historian that runs the Odd Pittsburgh social media pages. Odd Pittsburgh is described to be "Dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost in time." After how much everyone loved the first episode John and I did, I knew I had to bring him up for an episode specifically focused on the Spooky Side of the City of Pittsburgh. We talk about ghosts, we talk about shadow people, we talk about premonitions, and we talk about documented accounts of the "Boogyman of Millville." Enjoy the episode!

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I'll Call You Right Back #219 - Castle Blood Sep 29, 2022

This week I sit down with Ricky Dick or known by many as 'Gravely MacCabre' the Head Caretaker at my favorite haunted house in the city, The Castle Blood. Castle Blood has been in business for 30 years. The Castle is an interactive, story intensive haunt that allows the guest to participate, and still get the shit scared out of them along the way. From puzzles to riddles to magic, the Castle is full of awesome surprises. I sit down with Ricky and we talk about everything from how he fell in love with Halloween, to how he got started on this interesting path he's carved out for himself, to how he continues to make the Castle such a unique experience every year. I've been attending annually for as long as I've known about Castle Blood and I've never been disappointed. The passion from all the actors and the attention to detail within the Castle are exceptional and the exact reason why Castle Blood is still going strong after three decades. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. - I cannot urge you enough to check out Castle Blood at: - 100 Shoonmaker Ave Monessen, Pa 15062

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I'll Call You Right Back #218 Pt. 2 - Stephen "Jazz" Jaskulski Sep 22, 2022

This week, I sit down with Stephen Jaskulski for the conclusion to a fantastic conversation about art. Stephen (or known by many as “Jazz”) is a painter, artist, and all around interesting human being. I’ve followed along with his work for some time now and he’s grown to be one of my absolute favorites. The growth he’s shown over the years always stood out to me so I’ve been waiting until he came to Pittsburgh to get him in the studio. This week, we talk about everything from growing up in Timebomb Shop being immersed in Pittsburgh Culture, to the bizarre situation life threw his way which ultimately changed everything for and led him to the paint brush. This was a long one so I split it into two parts. Today you can hear Part 2 of Jazz’s story.

Step inside the mind of Jazz

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I'll Call You Right Back #218 Pt. 1 - Stephen "Jazz" Jaskulski Sep 15, 2022

This week, I sit down with Stephen Jaskulski for a fantastic conversation about art. Stephen (or known by many as “Jazz”) is a painter, artist, and all around interesting human being. I’ve followed along with his work for some time now and he’s grown to be one of my absolute favorites. The growth he’s shown over the years always stood out to me so I’ve been waiting until he came to Pittsburgh to get him in the studio. This week, we talk about everything from growing up in Timebomb Shop being immersed in Pittsburgh Culture, to the bizarre situation life threw his way which ultimately changed everything for and led him to the paint brush. This was a long one so I split it into two parts. TOMORROW you can hear Part 1 of Jazz’s story and then next week you get to hear the rest. I’m really excited to drop this one. Jazz really has amazing work and I feel like everyone should see it. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the episode.

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I'll Call You Right Back #217 - Goathead Knives Sep 02, 2022

This week, I sit down with Todd Minoski of Goathead Knives. Todd and I have been friends for a long time. We bonded over heavy music and chain-smoking cigarettes outside of CCAC. Even after all these years, Todd and I always kept in touch. I feel like that tells you a lot about what type of guy he is. This week he stopped by the studio and we talk about everything from growing up working on cars, Aftermath AD, the origin of Goathead Knives, how he honed his craft, almost losing a toe, and so much more. It's a great one and I'm thankful to have him as a friend. I implore you to go and check out his work. Enjoy the episode.

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I'll Call You Right Back #216 - Antonette Medved Aug 25, 2022

This week, I sit down with Antonette Medved for a conversation about life, dogs, relationships, and being an adult. Any time I pull Antonette on to record another episode, it always pulls numbers. People seem to enjoy hearing a real talk between husband and wife about living life in our thirties. We just roll with the punches life throws and try to have a good time doing it. I couldn't imagine my life without this women and I am honored to walk through life with her by my side. Enjoy the episode.

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I'll Call You Right Back #215 - Will Loevner Aug 18, 2022

This week, I welcome back Will Loevner. I was thinking about it and I think that Will is probably the most impressive person I’ve ever met. Currently, when he’s not wrangling goats at Goat Rodeo Cheese, he has been working hard at making a name for himself as a professional Ultra Off Road Cyclist. He specializes in traveling to the deepest darkest parts of your mind while competing in these insane competitions in which he rides hundred of miles at a time through the most treacherous of terrain. This week, we talk about competing and placing 3rd in the 24 Hour MTB Worlds in Italy and his most recent adventure; a voyage from Canada to New Mexico. 3,400 Miles over 42 Days. It’s a wild one. Hit play tomorrow and listen for yourself. Enjoy it.

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I'll Call You Right Back #214 - Discover The Burgh Aug 04, 2022

This week, I sit down with Jeremy & Angie Jones and they are the husband/wife team behind every Yinzer’s favorite travel blog, Discover The Burgh. They stop by the studio to talk about their goal of trying to “experience everything Southwest PA has to offer.” Whether you’re looking for a great place to eat or some details on a helicopter tour of Pittsburgh, they are trying to do it all and give us the some feedback about their experiences along the way. In today’s world, it’s difficult to wade through the saturation that any “lane” deals with. No matter if it’s a travel blog like theirs or a podcast like mine, they are a dime a dozen. The goal is to find someone who does it in a way that appeals to you and feels authentic while doing so. I think we can all agree that if you follow an “influencer,” we want the real feedback on their focus. If it’s great, it’s great, and if it’s questionable, it’s questionable. That being said, I enjoy their work and think they do a damn good job and that’s why I thought it was important to have them on to hear about how Discover The Burgh came to be. Enjoy the episode.

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I'll Call You Right Back #213 Pt 2 - Odd Pittsburgh Jul 28, 2022

PART 2 OF THIS WILD CONVERSATION

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Out of 213 episodes, it’s always hard to choose my favorite. People always ask “Which one should I check out first?” and I always had a tough time answering. After this week, it’s now an easy choice. This is it. - This week, I sit down with John Schalcosky or as most of yinz know him, Odd Pittsburgh. Odd Pittsburgh is described to be “Dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost in time.” When you look at Odd Pittsburgh, you’ll quickly see he does just that. This week, John and I sit down for the longest episode to date. We talk about everything from the mysterious B25 Bomber supposedly sitting in the bottom of the river, to Pittsburgh being the birth place of professional hockey, to the origin of our rivers, and literally so much more. Aliens, Ghosts, Bigfoot, Giants — you name it! An absolutely wild ride of a conversation and I couldn’t be more excited to drop it. Yinz are gonna love it. Enjoy!

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I'll Call You Right Back #213 Pt 1 - Odd Pittsburgh Jul 21, 2022

Out of 213 episodes, it’s always hard to choose my favorite. People always ask “Which one should I check out first?” and I always had a tough time answering. After this week, it’s now an easy choice. This is it. - This week, I sit down with John Schalcosky or as most of yinz know him, Odd Pittsburgh. Odd Pittsburgh is described to be “Dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost in time.” When you look at Odd Pittsburgh, you’ll quickly see he does just that. This week, John and I sit down for the longest episode to date. We talk about everything from the mysterious B25 Bomber supposedly sitting in the bottom of the river, to Pittsburgh being the birth place of professional hockey, to the origin of our rivers, and literally so much more. Aliens, Ghosts, Bigfoot, Giants — you name it! An absolutely wild ride of a conversation and I couldn’t be more excited to drop it. Yinz are gonna love it. Enjoy!

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I'll Call You Right Back #212 - Solo Mission, Baby Jul 14, 2022

This week, I'm going solo! I wasn't feeling 100% the last couple days. Little cough and a stuffy nose, but no COVID, so I canceled my interview with my guest. Instead of skipping a week, I decided to sit down for a solo quick episode touching on some shit going on in life and then answering some listener questions yinz sent in. We're talking about pets, homeowner problems, current events, what I been watching lately, the Half Assed Beer Share, and more. If you rip through this one quick, jump back into the Phone Book and find a name you aren't hip to and hit play. I'll be back next week with another great guest doing great things for the city. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

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I'll Call You Right Back #211 - Rick Sebak Jul 07, 2022

This week, I have the honor of sitting down with the one and only, Mr. Rick Sebak. Rick Sebak is a Public Television Producer, writer, narrator, and exceptional human being. Without naming all his credits, you might know him best from his work in ‘A Hot Dog Program,’ ‘PA Diners & Other Roadside Restaurants,‘ or forever loved ‘Kennywood Memories.’ Today, Rick celebrated 35 years with WQED. I can’t put into words several decades of great work so I’m not going to try. This week, we talk about a plethora of things! Rick tells about keeping busy during a pandemic, Pittsburgh being the Transplant capital of the world at one point, George Romeros connection with Fred Rodgers, his health and making better choices, Kennywood, and so much more. Then after we recorded, Rick took me for a ride in his Mini Cooper. Never would have thought this podcast would lead me to taking a joyride with Mr. Rick Sebak. Just thankful for the opportunities given. Enjoy!

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I'll Call You Right Back #210 - Chantal's Cheese Shop Jun 30, 2022

This week, I sit down with Anaïs Saint-André Loughran for a sensational conversation about one of the greatest things that ever existed, CHEESE! Anaïs and her husband Chris own Chantal's Cheese right in the heart of Bloomfield. Chantal’s Cheese Shop is a place you can go to experience cheese in a way that is unique to others. Anaïs and the rest of the team encourage you to come in and educate yourself through a journey of tastes and welcomed questions for the cheese monger on duty! Personally, there is nothing I like more than being able to pick the brain of the person behind something I enjoy. This week, Anaïs stopped by with a spread of delicious cheese and we munch while I learn a little more about her life. We talk about growing up in France, when her love of food began, the history behind the different varieties of cheese we are eating, the inspiration behind Chantal's Cheese Shop, and so much more. A long and amazing conversation with another great addition to the city. Thank you for listening. Enjoy!

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