The YaJagoff! Podcast - All about Pittsburgh

John Chamberlin

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. 2d ago

    The Episode With Fries on It - #150 Thanks to Rohrich Honda

    Hot dogs from Detroit, Chicago and the Burgh, the CEO of Primanti Brothers and JagLib game and, a little blues-blue grass music.  What was on the blog?    Blog : When Life Gives You Lemon You Help Out A Local Nonprofit  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff?  Thanks to the USA Skills Organization for our memory of speaking to the group and for the awesome gift.  Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :    Rob is on site looking for the PIT shoots  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:    How long does Halloween candy stay in your house?   HAPPY HOUR: Pittsburgh Street Dogs - James Reddy  James Reddy and Megan.. Knocked it outta the park with their traditional Detroit, Coney, Chicago and Yinzer hot dogs!  Oh, and the Baked Beans and Mac and Cheese?  Wow!     Pittsburgh Street Dogs is located in Springdale!    Primanti Bros. Restaurant & Bar  Gerald Pulsinelli – Chief Executive Officer,  Primanti Brothers  Since taking over the 93-year old legendary Pittsburgh restaurant chain in 2025, how is he settling in?  He's confident there will be another 93 more years!    JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:     Game Show: We played JagLibs and... found out someone had a "noise" making talent!  412Do –  Jeremy from Discover the Burgh MUSIC:  Joe Dep / Banjoe  Joe Dep is a multi-instrumentalist who leads the Thunderbird bluegrass sessions every Tuesday. He founded and leads Org Dröl, who is about to release their first EP and record their second next week.

    The Episode With Fries on It - #150 Thanks to Rohrich Honda

  2. Oct 24

    Let's Make a Deal, YaJagoff! - Episode 149 Thanks to Rohrich Honda

    What was on the blog?    Blog : PittsburgHER Living For Now  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff? NewsaPalooza Hosts     Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :       Who does hair and makeup for local TV news?   Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:    We have a sandwich week, taco week, what food week SHOULD we have?     HAPPY HOUR: Taqueria Acosta (Chris Acosta) Taqueria Acosta On Instagram  Chris and Roberta might be the best pair of laughs that we've had ever!  Beyond the chuckles, they served up some AWESOME sammiches and salsa!    The Eastman is part of North Side Sandwich Week, October 26th.  Get deets and tickets HERE.    Megan's Miracles Erika Metro – President, Jessica Pedatella – Vice President    Megan's Miracles is a nonprofit organization based in Western Pennsylvania, dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing cancer and significant life challenges. Megan's Miracles offers a scholarship to help carry that light forward supporting young people who reflect her spirit through empathy, generosity, and joy. This scholarship honors students who brighten lives simply by being who they are. https://megansmiracles.com/scholarship/     JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:     Game Show :  Let's Make a Deal, YaJagoff... who matches John's thinking the best?    412Do –  Jack Dougherty, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership      MUSIC:  Thick Magician - Zack Leya   Thick magician is a 3-piece funk-ish, punk-ish (and drunk-ish) rock band from Pittsburgh, PA.  Stream their music on all major streaming platforms or catch them at a show near you! In addition, Thick Magician enjoys pineapple on pizza and long walks on the beach.

    Let's Make a Deal, YaJagoff! - Episode 149 Thanks to Rohrich Honda

  3. Oct 17

    Monet Nutter Butter On a Bun? Episode 148 Thanks to Rohrich Honda

    Paint this picture if you will, the Jags and guests gathered to talk about sandwiches, paintings of sandwiches and paintings of Kaufmann's clock!  What was on the blog?   ·       Blog : Halloween Party at Leaning Cask ·       Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff? Non Profit Nebby   Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :       Does a daytime court show use actors as plaintifs and defendants???  HAPPY HOUR: The Modern Cafe Pittsburgh (Andrew and Danielle) Serving the North Side since 1933. Modern Cafe is your neighborhood spot for cold drafts, classic comfort food, good company and watching your favorite Pittsburgh team win. New Sandwich to the menu next week: The Northside Chick. Made with spicy garlic herb grilled chicken, pickled jalapeno coleslaw, spicy dill pickle kettle chip crunch on brioche with a new signature Modern Sauce.  North Side Sandwich Week, October 26th.  Get deets and tickets HERE.   Linda Barnicott  Artist Prepping for the annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market, this iconic Pittsburgh artist stopped by to the pod. Linda Barnicott began her career as a portrait artist in 1975. Today, she is beloved and sought-after for her enchanting portraits of downtown Pittsburgh and where she resides with her family. Using rich pastel colors, she captures the unique beauty of famous Pittsburgh scenes with a charm all her own.  JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:    Game show host – Sean Ray the Managing Editor of The Northside Chronicle, a hyper-local monthly free newspaper covering Pittsburgh's Northside neighborhoods.  Get ready for North Side Sandwich Week and get your tickets HERE.   Game Show : Is it a sandwich or art?   412Do –  Blake from Alloy 26  MUSIC:  Aaron Lewinter Aaron Lewinter is a Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, and music educator. He performs solo guitar-and-vocal sets around Pittsburgh and has played in the city's jazz community. Recent releases "Believe Your Heart," released October 2, 2026.

  4. Oct 11

    Who's a Nerd ? Episode 147 Thanks to Rohrich Honda

    Who's a Nerd ? Episode 147 Thanks to Rohrich Honda  Ya know how our mantra is, "YaJagoff" is a term of endearment?  So is the "nerd" term!  "How ya doing, ya nerd?"  What was on the blog?    Blog 1: PittsburgHER - The Emotional Moms Episode   Blog 2: Throwback #PeterParkers Plethora  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff?    Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :       Why are Pittsburgh so concerned about the attire of the morning TV people ?   Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:    How far into fall will you wear shorts??     HAPPY HOUR: Bistro To Go - Catering & Cafe  Jared Lordon - Director of Culinary  and Jeramiah Freeland – Director of Sales   They join us to discusse all that's going on with Bistro to Go including North Side Sandwich  Week, October 26th.  Get deets and tickets HERE.    Nerds To Go  Zach Prystash – VP & General Manager  Rachael found Zach from his NerdNotes, a short-form technology newsletter designed to make topics like cybersecurity, AI and everyday IT useful and understandable without the technical jargon.   JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:     Game Show : Real simple, in an endearing kinda way, "Nerd" or "Not a Nerd"  412Do –  Taylor from VisitPittsburgh   MUSIC: Cyrstal Lee Morgan   Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter whose music blends alt-country, Americana, and pop storytelling with an unmistakably honest edge.        Oct 16 - Mr. Smalls Acoustic Cafe Songwriters Series

    Who's a Nerd ? Episode 147 Thanks to Rohrich Honda

  5. Oct 3

    THE ULTIMATE YINZER MEAL DRAFT - Episode 146 With Rohrich Honda

    THE ULTIMATE YINZER MEAL DRAFT  Nobody had to "act" like they have been here before.   Every  guest, this episode, HAS been with us before... and we played fantasy yinzer meal draft!  What was on the blog?   Blog 1: The Very First Non-Profit Nebby Day Announced  Blog 2: Throw Back –  Pens Bumper Sticker Jagoffery  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff?      Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :   The status of "Pittsburgh's" Chief Meteorologist   Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:   What would you be "Proud as a Peacock" about?    HAPPY HOUR: Ruckus Cafe   Chris Rauktis and Daryl loaded the pod and guests up with deeeelicious food.. Pork tenderloin,beef  short-rib sliders a bagel board and more. BTW, they have an awesome event space downtown.  Guest:  Proud Peacock Productions  Brennan Bobish, Owner and Andy Hickly, Writer & Director talk about the new production, Offworld: A Space Adventure runs October 23-November 1 at  Peirce Theatre downtown! Be transported into a world of colorful characters, strange new worlds, action, adventure, and magic.     JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:    Game Show on the Go –  Build a Yinzer Meal Draft .... who will choose with their brain and not their stomach?  412Do –  Discover the Burgh   MUSIC: Dan Styslinger   Has a new short film called "The Oddity" premiering at the Rangos Giant Cinema at the Kamin Science Center on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. We don't want to give too much away, so listeners will have to come out to the theatre to check it out!

  6. Sep 26

    How Brighton is Your Heights? Episode 144 from Rohrich Honda

    We're Brighton-Heights-centric this episode with a little Irish cheer!    What was on the blog?   Blog 1: New PittsburgHer Episode  Blog 2: Throw Back – Too Many Napkins  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff?      Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :  Pittsburgher Dennis Miller's time on Monday Night Football  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:   On a house tour OR when visiting your friend's new house, which room do you REALLY want to see?    HAPPY HOUR: California Coffee Bar - Karis Bowman     Karis is a math teacher turned barista turned business owner, and now runs the California Coffee Bar. The CCB is a staple of Brighton Heights... easy to get to and easy to hang out at!     Brighton Heights House Tour Annie Perri Cole & Susan Pesselato   Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026  Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Susan and Annie are the co-chairs of the Brighton Heights House tour.  Explore some of the neighborhood's most distinctive homes during the Brighton Heights House Tour 2026, taking place Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The self-guided tour begins at Legion Memorial Park, at the intersection of Brighton Road and Davis Avenue  JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:    Game Show on the Go – Brighton Heights Trivia  412Do –  Jack from the PDP   MUSIC: Mark Guiser Music   Mark has been a staple of Pittsburgh's Irish music scene since 1996, everything from solemn ballads to upbeat Irish rock. He sings an original, written for his wife, drawing from regular travels to Sligo, Ireland.

    How Brighton is Your Heights? Episode 144 from Rohrich Honda

  7. Sep 20

    Musical Parking Chairs! Episode 143 from Rohrich Honda

    Musical Parking Chairs?  Yep! And a skunk and Blue Zone Food!  Now THAT's a show desciprtion!  What was on the blog?   Blog 1: Procrastination Destination  Blog 2: Mexican War Street House Tour  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff?      Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :   It's Season Premier Week  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:    HAPPY HOUR:  Michelle George - Sweetwater Center For The Arts - Adult Food Classes  What is Blue Zone?  Chef Michelle George is giving everyone a true taste of it AND an explanation.  Catch her  Blue Zone Dinner Party – Sept 19th     Cathy Schott - Natioal Aviary - Striped Sister Skunks  BRAND-NEW FOREST FUN: It's finally time to meet the new stinkin' cute Striped Skunks (and help name them!) The National Aviary is welcoming TWO new furry Animal Ambassadors: Striped Skunk Sisters!    JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:    Dave Binkoski President & Leigh Ann Wison Board Member of MWCDC (Mount Washington Community Development Corporation     Mt. Washington - Party On The Mount - Sept 20 4-10pm - Shiloh Street   This annual event is a fundraiser brought to you by the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation. Launched in 2017 the block party was designed to showcase the businesses of our immediate neighborhood along with other local Pittsburgh favorites.  Live DJ, live bands, food trucks, face painters, local brews, craft cocktails & more, takes place on Shiloh Street.  Game Show on the Go   Musical Parking Chair Game sample... register for the competition for $20 each here.    412Do –  Blake from Alloy 26   MUSIC: Kirsten Heibert - Paging Doctor Moon  Kirsten Heibert is the front woman of psychedelic rock band Paging Doctor Moon.  Paging Doctor Moon is releasing new music in November!

    Musical Parking Chairs! Episode 143 from Rohrich Honda

  8. Sep 12

    This One Got Outta Hand! Episode 142 from Rohrich Honda

    This One Got Outta Hand! Episode 142 from Rohrich Honda  This one is for the books... the spelling books!  Candy treats, banana sweets, a live drum line and a regional rowing tournament ...all connected with a Yinzer Spelling Bee.    What was on the blog?   Blog 1: No Country For Mothers   Blog 2: Jags Partner with ACMS On Physician Apprish  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff?    Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :   How to become a TV Show "Show runner!"  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:  In honor of our "rowing" guest, what seat of airplane row do you prefer.. Aisle, middle or window?    HAPPY HOUR: Chris Beers - Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop (accompanied by his daughter Lexi)  The CEO of Grandpa Joe's is ALWAYS entertaining when he stops by for a visit AND he brought Rachael and John special treats along with some big new announcements.   Check out the Haunted History Center Halloween — Sunday, October 25, 2026 (10 AM – 2 PM) at the Heinz History Center. Grandpa Joe's will set up a complimentary classic candy bar as part of the event. Kids 17 and under get free admission.heinzhistorycenter  Bob Oltmanns - Executive Director Three Rivers Rowing Association  There's a multi-day rowing tournament coming to the Burgh and Bob Oltmanns, Executive Director of the Three Rivers Rowing Association in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is inviting us all to the river's edge to watch, cheer at one of the largest  regattas in the country, the Head of the Ohio (HOTO) and, maybe become an active rower!   JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:    Yinzer Spelling Bee - Hosted by Tina Conway, Owner, The Pittsburgh Creative  Steel City Tailgate - Sept 20 - The Plaza At The North Shore  Game Show on the Go - Yinzer Spelling Bee Sample with Tina  412Do – Taylor Spirto, Visit Pittsburgh   MUSIC: The Pittsburgh Steeline   Vince Wallace Director The Pittsburgh Steeline Olivia and the team absolutely crush this segment!  Drums, cymbals, whistles.... get ready.

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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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