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. 5h ago

    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

  2. 6d ago

    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

  3. 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.

  4. Sep 7

    Is John Making It Up As He Goes?

    What things should or should NOT be "pumpkined?" A local torch run, a fantastic singer/songwriter and some fresh SJPS  cookies... laced with love!    What was on the blog?   Blog 1: Irish Festival   Blog 2: Top 5 Workplace Jag Moves  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff?      Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :   Mr. McFeely has some thoughts on  the 25th anniversary of the last Mr. Rogers episode.  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:  Pumpkin flavors are on the scene... beer, coffee, cake, cookies.. What's your fave pumpkined food item?    HAPPY HOUR:  Laced With Love Bakeshop - Lacey Feidak  Laced with love bake shop is a home-based business ran by just Lacey. The fan favorite is the strawberry pretzel salad inspired cookie because, well that's every Yinzers favorite.   Sgt Ty Kegarise - Home Town Torch Run   Sgt Ty Kegarise of the Mt. Lebanon Police Department is planning the Home Town Torch Run, which is a law enforcement led run and invites local businesses and the community to come together to support the Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes The torch run is Friday September 18 at 9:00am  JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:    Game show... SJPS Trivia... Rachael plays the game with all of the guests! Does she win? And wait 'till you see what Sgt. Ty gives as a junk drawer gift!  MUSIC: Skye Burkett    Skye knocks the socks off of all of us!  Skye recently released a track titled "Go" at the beginning of 2026, and is excited for an upcoming EP release!

    Is John Making It Up As He Goes?

  5. Aug 31

    It's a B+ Type of Vital Episode – Episode 140 from Rohrich Honda

    Would you like coffee, cider, some news inside info or a little "floor music?" We have it all on this episode.  What was on the blog?   Blog 1: Jaggin Around At The Steelers Hall Of Honor  Blog 2: Cape Cawd Parking Thingy  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff?      Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :   Are TV Weather Forecasts "Quackery?"   Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:  What would be the "breaking news" story of your life?    HAPPY HOUR:   Vital Sips (Coffee Truck) - Ondrejane "Onie" Zatek  Onie is no stranger to the jags' ways.  Her coffee truck, a converted ambulance, provides the vital sips and monetary TIPS to your community's function. A portion of all proceeds go right back into OUR community!  KDKA Radio's Andrew Limberg  We see Andrew every week at the podcast recording but, we never take a few minutes to talk to him.  He's a self-proclaimed radio-geek since 3rd grade and has made the transition to what today's radio business represents.   JUNK DRAWER and GAME SHOW ON THE GO:    Game show... the guests have to decide Beats or Brews to Rachael's coffee-chat questions.  412 Dos by Angie and Jeremy – Discover the Burgh     MUSIC: Skylar Edson      At just 15, she's already a talented multi‑instrumentalist and pop vocalist—but songwriting is where she truly comes alive. We caught her in the Burgh before she went back to Michigan for school.

    It's a B+ Type of Vital Episode – Episode 140 from Rohrich Honda

  6. Aug 22

    The Wingin' It Episode - YaJagoff Podcast Thanks to Rohrich Honda

    This episode gets rowdy to start... then we get some Irish good vibes and then we relax a bit with some jazz.  It's kind of perfect because, wait for it, we're WINGIN' it!  What was on the blog?   Blog 1: Jags on Quads on City Streets  Blog 2: PgHer | Season 2 Episode 5 The End of Summer Episode  Jag Brag/Jag Tag or straight up Jagoff?  Zachary's Mission Total?  Rob Owen TV Talk for the week :  Kelly Clarkson Show going away?  Rohrich Honda Question of the Day:  Wings.. Prefer a flat or a drum?  HAPPY HOUR:   Wingstop | Cooked to Order: Flavor Packed Wings, Tenders & More  Two district managers, AP and Don, join us... saddle up because they kick into high gear with bold, spicy, zesty conversation!   Mairin Petrone - Pittsbugh Irish Festival    This year's Irish Festival is Sept 11-Sept 13 at the usual place, Carrie Blast Furnaces – 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd.  Celebrating 35 years of Irish fun, music, stories and culture. But guess who is hosting the Irish trivia games???  The Jags!  JUNK DRAWER and Game on the Go:    The game... each guest has a chance to tell us if a song is about wings or Ireland!  Gotta watch.  412 Dos by Jack Dougherty, PDP    LIVE STUDIO PERFORMANCE - MUSIC: Dwayne Dolphin Jazz Musician  Dwayne will be a part of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival | Sept 17-20, 2026.  For him personally, right after high school, he was playing in Boston when Wynton Marsalis picked him to join his quintet. Within weeks of joining the band, they traveled to Los Angeles and recorded on The Tonight Show one night when Bill Cosby was the host.

    The Wingin' It Episode - YaJagoff Podcast Thanks to Rohrich Honda

  7. Aug 16

    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

  8. 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!
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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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