The YaJagoff! Podcast - All about Pittsburgh

John Chamberlin
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  • Comedy
  • Updated Weekly

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.

  1. 4d ago

    The "Omakase" Episode - YaJagoff! Late Night Episode #138

    YaJagoff! Late Night Episode #138 sponsored by Rohrich Automotive    What was on the blog?   Blog 1: Eat Italian, celebrate winners - Zachary's Mission Porch Tour 2026  Blog 2: Jaggin' Around With Brandy and A Jag Hairdo Winner  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff? Jag Brag: Vito from the Sopranos    Rob Owen TV Talk for the week : Where is KDKA's Cassidy Wood?  Rob's got it!  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:      HAPPY HOUR:   Brittnany Swan - General Manager - Okane    Brittany is a riot!  Let's just say that! And Chef Aaron from Omakane Japanese Sushi style at 245 Fourth Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh began welcoming diners in late March 2026. Its expanded three-level Okane concept had a soft opening followed by a grand-opening event in August 2026.  Hal B. Klein   Hal B. Klein knows way too much about dumplings and even more about pizza. He's a senior food writer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and he, and our friend Gretchen McKay have teamed up foa a multi-month series of articles, Global Grocers... highlighting Pittsburgh area international grocery stores and their immigrant-community roots.  JUNK DRAWER and Game on the Go: "BURGH BARGAIN BLITZ"  Who knows the pricing of..... a Steelers jersey, a Kennywood ticket and a loaf of Mancini bread?  412 Dos by Nick at Alloy 26   LIVE STUDIO PERFORMANCE and 412 Dos: Devin Russian     Devin Russian's music has been compared to a 90's alternative band doing an unplugged session. Straight outta Sharpsburg, he's got a Pittsburgh "river" song!

    The "Omakase" Episode - YaJagoff! Late Night Episode #138

  2. Aug 8

    YaJagoff! Late Night - Somebody here wants to be a caricature artist!

    Caffeinated cookies, soulful stories, a couple of lies and live music—this episode has a little bit of everything!    What was on the blog?   Blog 1: Plant Shopping With Doug Oster   Blog 2: Pittsburgher Season 2 Episode 4: The Pittsburgh Potty Episode     Rob Owen TV Talk for the week.  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day :  If you were auditioning, what would be your fave "car tune" to sing.?  HAPPY HOUR:   Tyler & Lauren Overmier - Sigma Snacks  A husband-and-wife team, both former Saint Vincent College athletes who founded Sigma Snacks, a local Pittsburgh company making caffeinated protein cookies. They're deeeelicious.   Michael Canton - The Soul Show   Now retired from engineering, Mike produces and hosts The Soul Pod, a drive-about podcast that features Pittsburgh-area cultural movers and shakers.  Catch all about Michael, including his nationally syndicated radios show at SoulShowMike.org.  JUNK DRAWER and Game on the Go    After we collect the junk drawer items... all of great stories... we play 2 Truths and a Lie!  Which guest is the most dialed in?  412 Dos by Taylor Spirito, Visit Pittsburgh  LIVE STUDIO PERFORMANCE and 412 Dos: Patti Spadaro     Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Patti has released several albums and toured nationally. Download er new single "Mystic Misfit." which was released in June, hit #44 on iTunes UK.

    YaJagoff! Late Night - Somebody here wants to be a caricature artist!

  3. Aug 1

    A "variety" of guest joined us for a few rhythms a brews!

    A "variety" of guest joined us for a few rhythms a brews!  You'll get it once you take in this episode! What was on the blog?   Blog 1: Bike or e-Bike lane?  Jag Brag: Michela heading to Duquesne   Rob Owen TV Talk for the week.  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day :  It's August.. What does the month of August represent to you?  Back to school? End of summer? Still lots of summer to be had?  HAPPY HOUR:   Mel Larrick - Cinderlands  EVENT: August 1st, will be at Brewfest at North County Brewing Company  EVENT: Variety's Got Talent on August 13th - Enjoy performances from some of the Burgh's best entertainers, complimentary appetizers from Variety, and Cinderlands' outstanding food and beverages available for purchase throughout the evening.  Primary Guest:  Daniel McKelvey - Bellevue Rhythm and Brews   Outside of his community work, Dan is a Certified Master Beekeeper and owns Deez Beez, a Bellevue-based honey production and bee removal business. He is also the co-creator of Buzzworthy: A Beekeeping Documentary, a film that explores urban beekeeping, the importance of pollinators, and the dedicated beekeepers working to protect them.  Bellevue R and B – August 14th 4-9pm all over Lincoln Avenue  JUNK DRAWER and Game on the Go    Who's the best fibber?  412 Dos by Channing Powell, MadeInPGH  LIVE STUDIO PERFORMANCE and 412 Dos: Evan Dean Band    - 7 Song EP coming out soon!  - Will be at Bellevue R and B August 14th

  4. Jul 25

    Can We Say, Sustainable Empanadas?

    Whoaaa... is this the empanada episode?  Is it the sustainable episode?  Every topic is special and it's synced up to a soft, smooth song!  What was on the blog?   Too Many Napkins:   PittsburgHER Promo  Jag Brag: MCing the Variety's Got Talent Even    Rob Owen TV Talk for the week.  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day :  When driving in your Rohrich Honda, which one of Coty's empanadas fillings are the best to eat on the run?    HAPPY HOUR:   Coty Rastafar - All Things Empanada   The jags have known Coty for a looong time.  But it's also been a looooong time since they last had an empanada update from her! Let' go lemon/cilantro dipping sauce.  Guest 2  Bhavini Patel - Sustainable Pittsburgh    Bhavini is a treat. Growing up helping her parents run local food trucks gave her the "sustainable business" experience she needed to be the Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh!    JUNK DRAWER and Game on the Go    Sustainable Game Show on the Go!  Is it really a game? Competitive Rachael wants it to be!    412  Dos by Jeremy and Angie of Discover the Burgh     LIVE STUDIO PERFORMANCE: Britt Dorazio    Britt Dorazio is a native Pittsburgh multidisciplinary artist, practitioner, and educator. Her album, Home Finds You, produced by her partner, Frank DiDiano of Frown Sound Studios will be released into the world soon.

  5. Jul 20

    Picklesburgh PLUS Edition

    We went out of the office one more time and who wouldn't want to because it was Picklesburgh time! But also, what happens after Picklesburgh is done? Its the start of a busy jag season. First Big Dill Guest: Scott Baker owner of Five Generation Bakers ... his 150 legacy is spinning into Picklesburgh but there's a lot more coming to the Nook over then NEXT 150 years! Second Big Dill Guest: Nikki and Nicole, owners and unique creators of YinzLidz.  They make their mark on every event with hats, shot glasses, holiday ornaments and always have great stories of "Vendor Life!"   Third Big Dill Guest: Jeremy Waldrup, President/CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership ... the creators and hosts of Picklesburgh.  But, Picklesburgh is just the start of "jag" season as we see it.  What's coming after all of the pickles are cleaned up? Our Big Dill Music Guest: Shawn Melvin, lead singer of the celtic band, "The Low Kings" gives us a little taste of a whiskey song.. because it's not only Picklesburgh, it's the anniversary of the Whiskey Rebellion. The Big Dill 412Dos for this Week: Jack Doughtery of the PDP tells us what's up!

  6. Jul 13

    YaJagoff Podcast – Popcorn, Instruments and Fantastic Harmony

    Back at the Audacy studios after the big porch tour.  Didn't skip a beat.  Tons of popcorn flavors, the Farinia Foundation and, some pretty awesome musical harmonies.   What was on the blog?   Blog 1:   Concert Jags   Blog 2: PittsburgHER season 2   Rohrich Honda Question of the Day : Movie theater popcorn: super soggy buttery or no butter at all?  HAPPY HOUR:  Bill Danley of Yum Events - Gourmet Popcorn Truck   Best popcorn EVER! No brick and mortar, just the truck, amazing merch, and every flavor you can imagine.   Frank Farina - Farina Foundation   EVERY child should have the opportunity to fulfill their musical aspirations – The Farina Foundation makes it happen.   JUNK DRAWER and Game on the Go    It's Rachael vs. The Fantastic Four on MOVIE TRIVIA – all answers involve POPCORN.   412  Dos by Blake Beshero of Alloy 26  LIVE STUDIO PERFORMANCE: Amy Melissen    and Carrie Knight  The Happy Hour Musical Duo slows it down and serenades with their folky but sweet sound.

  7. Jul 4

    EPISODE #132 (PORCH TOUR 4)

    EPISODE #132 (PORCH TOUR 4)  Are we approaching $8,000 raised for Zachary's Mission?  Porch episode #4 from Mike's Beer Bar closes out the 2026 Peoples Gas Porch Tour!  Seg.1: AMY KNIGHT & KELLEE MULLEN – Amy and Kellee were guest bartenders and, little did we know, Kellee would bring in a few tears including $$'s for Zachary's Mission.  Seg. 2: ROB VINCE and COUSIN LISA – Rob talks about the Vince family's appreciation for the last 10 years' worth of porch tour AND Cousin Lisa's bartending skills...i.e .. her ability to keep him "hydrated."  Seg. 3: DOUG OSTER – Where there is beer and plant conversation, there is the ultimate gardener, our friend Doug Oster. BREAKING NEWS: Doug is taking Rachael plant-shopping!  Seg. 4 Music: MARK FERRARI another one of our favorite musicians lights up the room as we close out the porch tour! See him at PNC Park in August!

  8. Jun 20

    EPISODE #130 ZACHARY'S MISSION PORCH TOUR WEEK #2

    The 2026 Peoples Gas Porch Tour continues for Zachary's Mission. We're at the ultimate porch... Mike's Beer Bar on the North Side.    Meet the Bartenders Contestants: Meet Mike!! Mike Sukitch is the owner of Mikes' and the owner of a huge heart!  Guest bartender, Chelsie Bibs, is sooo happy to be attending an event vs. organizing an event.  Rob Owen: TV tidbits!   Meet MORE Bartender Contestants: Guest bartender Krystal Vangura has hosted previous porch tour winners at Vangura Kitchens and, Anna, jumped in when she heard Mike's was looking for guest bartenders on social media!  Special Guest – Ray Petelin: KDKA-TV's meteorologist is looking for his frequent-porch-tour-guest velvet jacket. He's impressed by Mike's beer list!  412 Dos: Jeremy from Discover the Burgh goes solo this week!  Musician: Shelly Duff takes a break from local touring, writing, recording and building a house to hang out with us!

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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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