PGH Dive Bar Talk

Greg Parshall

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175 - Coming Up Next: Car Wrecks

(2:23) – “They say as soon as you have to cut down on your drinking, you have a drinking problem.” – Don Draper (Mad Men)(4:06) – Podcast Numerology. There’s plenty of pros to wear #75. Who is your favorite? Mean Joe? Deacon Jones? Howie Long?(7:33) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines:1. Have we been thinking about quantum physics all wrong for over a century?2. We have underestimated global warming. 3. Several tests with gallium-based detectors have found 20% less neutrinos than expected. (10:08) – Prince Huckamuck was in New York discussing his role as a father.(11:20) – Recently it was the anniversary of Princess Diana’s “revenge dress”. (12:34) – Beer Night recap.(13:30) – We have a new Living Legend. Congratulations to Greg J. Long-time friend and former Pirates season ticket holder with Tiny. Greg has provided the show with some amazing cigars and overall commentary over the show’s life. Welcome to the exclusive club Greg!(16:07) – Survey Time. Head over to our website to participate in our most recent surveys, or our Facebook page. www.pghdivebartalk.com(20:06) – Dear Tiny(25:16) – In typical PDBT fashion, your hosts have stories about sports…and incidents when an event made them do a 180-degree turn on how they thought. Which were they supposed to tell? (37:10) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze1. Ukrainian lawmaker proposes legalizing pornography to fund the war against Russia.2. For an FBI application, you are no longer penalized for paying for a prostitute or bestiality. But, there’s a twist. 3. An Australian woman won a HYROX fitness competition (combines endurance running and workout stations) despite suffering from diarrhea mid-contest. (41:41) – The Movie Game(45:06) – The Music Game(48:19) – Argy Bargy(50:20) – Hell’s Half Acre. Lainey Wilson vs. Sally Struthers(55:54) – Samurai Chatter1. Pick one present day quarterback in the NFL to babysit your children.2. Groucho Marx quote
Sep 26

174 - Reading Is Fundamental

Thankfully, your hosts didn’t let the live studio audience get the better of them and they were able to put on a great show for the week. Amusing Buffoonery makes it’s return to the show after a hiatus. We have Week 3 for the Movie and Music Games. Would You Rather pits Lainey Wilson vs. Ella Langley. And there’s plenty more in Samurai Chatter. Tune in and remember, tell ‘em where you got it!https://youtu.be/5fP5qHiqYo8(1:10) – “In wine, there’s wisdom. In beer, there’s freedom. In water, there’s bacteria.” – Prince of Pittsburgh.(2:04) – Podcast Numerology. Who is your favorite athlete to wear the #74 on their jersey? (5:12) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines:1. A 66-million-year-old feather was preserved in dinosaur droppings. 2. One of the fundamental forces is stronger than we thought. 3. Evidence of habitual drug use was found in ancient Indonesian teeth. (8:16) – Hear Coach describe his five examples of getting old from this past week.(14:03) – Survey Time. Head over to our website, www.pghdivebartalk.com, or our Facebook page, to vote in this week’s surveys. Write in votes are welcomed for your favorite song to dance to and what was your favorite item to get from the ice cream truck. (17:41) – Dear Tiny(21:02) – Amusing Buffoonery. The intro includes a big Thank You to Tom McCalmont for gifting the show some amazing bourbon. Very smooth. A reminder to all of our fans, we graciously accept gifts! (33:18) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze presents Facts of the Week1. Tulsa police arrest man known as the Serial Defecator for indecent exposure.2. In Japan, 1,800 volunteers moved a part of a castle after being repaired. 3. A Virginia doctor woke up to a live bat burrowing in her mouth. (37:29) – The Movie Game(40:59) – The Music Game(44:09) – Argy Bargy. Beat ‘Em Bucs!(45:15) – Would You Rather(50:51) – Samurai Chatter1. Would you rather every day for a month wear a Dracula cape or a pirate’s eye patch?2. Pay being the same, would you rather be a water taxi operator or wedding planner?3. Would you rather have drinks with Elton John or Barry Bonds?4. You’re on a life raft and can only save one: Deion Sanders, Pepe LePew, or Gomer Pyle? 5. Steven Wright quote
Sep 15

173 - Two Yacking Magpies

(1:41) – “I drink wine because my doctor said I shouldn’tkeep things bottled up.” – Tiny (2:17) – Podcast numerology. Who is your favorite athleteto wear the #73 on their jersey? You’ll want to tune in to hear Coach’s DennisRodman story. (7:53) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines: 1. In 2017, one ferret killed 27 puffins over two days. 2. Breathalyzer can spot when you’re burning fat. 3. Clothes made from living fungi can repair themselves. (11:52) – Prince Huckamuck returned to England but the king has affirmed his private citizen status. (12:59) – Your hosts reflect where they were 25 years ago on 9/11. (17:13) – Survey time. Head over and cast your vote. www.pghdivebartalk.com. This week it’s your favorite TV show theme song and your favorite fast food restaurant growing up. (21:31) – Dear Tiny (25:27) – High School Hijinx. (35:32) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze presents Facts of the Week 1. A Long Island man has run six marathons barefoot. 2. Police in New Jersey have gone undercover to catch drivers using their cell phones. 3. A farm in England is making news for having a children’sslide that looks like the Titanic as it famously sinks into the ocean. (40:20) – The Movie Game (46:15) – The Music Game (48:57) – Argy Bargy (51:08) – Hell’s Half Acre. Emma Raducanu vs. DerangedDolores (55:21) – Samurai Chatter 1. Who needs your help? 2. What is a conversation that you’ve been avoiding? 3. What can someone do to grab your attention? 4. When was the last time you furiously argued with someone? 5. Yogi Berra quote
Sep 14

172 - We're Kind of a Big Deal

Welcome to PDBT, the only Category 5 podcast in the universe. AND the favorite podcast of the Fox 8 Morning Show in Cleveland, Ohio. This week, we dress it up for you and bring in someone of the opposite sex for the first time in a long time. Ms. Sarah is a bartender at the Prince’s favorite place in all of Kent. She’s going to give you just a taste of some of the dumb people she’s come across in her time tending bar at Dominic’s. There’s that and everything else you tune if for each week. Tell ‘em where you got it. (3:37) – “Alcohol doesn’t make you fat, it makes you lean…against tables, chairs, walls, floors and ugly people.” – Dave DeVenzio.(4:22) – Podcast Numerology. Who would you like to recognize that wore #72? (6:34) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines;1. Fecal capsules may ease peanut allergies.2. Cougars have a big benefit for road safety? 3. The advertising industry is fueling overconsumption.(8:39) – Coach attended a seminar this week with the History Hobo talking Pittsburgh sports. But the Hobo didn’t have all his facts right, but came prepared with his Terrible Towel! (11:33) – The Coach had a busy week, he also attended a funeral in North Carolina. A “basketball” funeral. One person stood out, but maybe not for the reasons you may think. Hear why Muggsy Bogues stood out in this crowd. (14:37) – Survey Time. Head over to our website to see the results of last week’s surveys, including all the write-in votes. While you’re there, take a moment to complete the newest surveys and check out everything going on with PDBT. www.pghdivebartalk.com(17:07) – Dear Tiny vs. Dear Abby vs. Dear Prince(25:10) – Ms. Sarah from Dominick’s tells us about some of her encounters with dumb people. (37:05) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze presents Facts of the Week1. A Texas man was arrested after attending a public meeting and declared the town’s plan “extremist bullsh!t”. 2. Conor McGregor announced he was returning to drinking after years of sobriety. 3. Rush hour traffic at the nation’s capital was halted after a suspicious device was spotted near a trash can. The item turned out to be a portable electronic sex device as a Zolo BlowBot. www.zolocup.com (40:45) – The Movie Game(45:33) – The Music Game(49:10) – Argy Bargy. High school football coaches are in the crosshairs. (50:42) – Would You Rather. Anna Kalinskaya vs. Emma Raducanu(58:01) – Samurai Chatter1. What would you do if you could be invisible for a day?2. Rodney Dangerfield quote
Sep 7

171 - Iron Age Parenting

This episode is so much more than just the sum of consecutive primes. We are the only Category 5 podcast on Overcast.fm. Your hosts have stories about classroom hijinks for your pleasure. The season finales for the Movie and Music Games are upon us. With the high scores, this week is a real challenge. We had a write-in win a survey, tune in to see whatit was, or head over to our website. And Samurai Chatter has some compelling scenarios for you to debate with your drinking buddies. Remember, tell ‘em where you got it. ( 1:12) – “I’ve never been drunk, but often I’ve been overserved.” “I know my limit but I usually pass out before I get there.”– George Gobel. (3:00) - Podcast Numerology. Who is an athlete you remember that wore #71? (5:33) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines 1. Flattened skulls hint at iron-age parenting. 2. Smallpox in 400-year-old Chilean mummies came from Europe. 3. Dogs don’t have a concept of “up”. (8:36) – The Prince of Pittsburgh spent some time vacationing in Kent, OH. (12:23) – Survey time. Head over to the website to see the results of last week’s surveys. There were a ton of write-in votes this time. Thank you for your participation. There’s also links to the commercial for your viewing pleasure. While you’re there, cast your vote on this week’s surveys or you can check them out on our Facebook page. (17:38) – Dear Tiny (22:43) – Classroom hijinks. Hear stories from your hostsabout crazy stories from school. Both college and high school. Seems to be a sweet spot for material for the guys. (33:10) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze presents Facts ofthe Week 1. Oklahoma City man opens a Christian men’s only gym to avoid temptation. 2. A wound nurse in Montana impaled himself with a trekking pole while mountain climbing. 3. Carrie Ann Weinberger Morneault is being denied an insurance claim because her name is too long. (38:11) – The Movie Game (41:59) – The Music Game (45:13) – Argy Bargy (47:12) – Hell’s Half Acre. Leah Thompson vs. Happy Henrietta (52:21) – Samurai Chatter 1. Would you rather work cleaning up toxic waste or be a mortician’s assistant? 2. If both positions received the same pay, would you rather be a pediatric dentist or a peanut butter maker? 3. Would you rather go out drinking with Tony Romo or Tom Brady? 4. You’re on a raft in the rapids and these three are drowning but you can only save one: Bugs Bunny, Blake Shelton, or James Bond? 5. Groucho Marx quote.
Aug 31

170 - Once You Get Passed The Smell

Locked and loaded and ready for more of the only Category 5 podcast in the universe. This week, your hosts had so many stories about cheating on tests from last week, they decided to tell more this week. Tune in to see what didn’t make the cut. Get to know your hosts with questions in Samurai Chatter. Thanks to our long-time fans for their continued support. And tell ‘em where you got it!(1:25) – “It only takes me one drink to get drunk. The only problem is I can’t remember if it’s the 13th or the 14th.” – George Burns(2:21) – Podcast Numerology. Who wore #70 best? Does anyone remember the VCR Quarterback game? (5:51) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines:1. Nicotine pouches linked to gum irritation. 2. Queen’s powerful smell controls naked mole-rat colonies. 3. Our ancient ancestors were much smaller than us. (9:26) – The Prince had a doctor’s appointment this week. Turns out he can’t even screw up the right way. (10:15) – A new seminar this week, too. All work and no play makes the Prince a dull boy. (12:27) – Prince Huckamuck and Meghan are moving back to England. Will they still find their way to PDBT news? (14:14) – Survey time. What’s the best TV commercial? Head over to www.pghdivebartalk.com or our Facebook page and let us know what you think. (20:03) – Dear Tiny(24:39) – Stories about cheating on tests. There were so many that we needed more segments. (37:31) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze presents Facts of the Week1. A Utah woman was scheduled to be married on the weekend. Having second thoughts, she set fire to the church where she was married the Friday night before. 2. A Comcast employee in Connecticut filed a lawsuit alleging that store management forced low-performing workers to be tied to chairs and hit in the face with cream pies as a motivational shaming tactic. 3. An Italian man was jailed after building a fake ancient Roman and Greek amphitheater from scratch and charging tourists up to 40 euros ($46) for guided tours. (42:22) – The Movie Game(45:44) – The Music Game(49:07) – Argy Bargy(51:03) – Would You Rather. Leah Thompson vs. Elizabeth Shue(58:19) – Samurai Chatter1. What is your biggest fear? 2. What do you want people to think when they first meet you? 3. What makes you weird? 4. Where is your favorite place on earth?5. Steven Wright quote
Aug 31

169 - No Useful Purpose

How many of you knew that PDBT is the only Category 5 podcast in the universe?... Awesome. This week, your hosts have stories to tell, including how they cheated on tests. The Movie and Music Games continue and Taylor Swift takes over Samurai Chatter. Remember, tell ‘em where you got it!(1:05) – “The worst thing about some men is that when they’re drunk, they’re not sober.” – William Butler Yeats(1:41) – Podcast Numerology…Who is your favorite to don the #69 in sports? Not a lot to pick from…(5:32) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines:1. Ancient worm preferred to turn right.2. Silicone is vital to many organisms, most obviously diatoms and sponges. 3. Neanderthals and homo sapiens collected a shell that seemed to have no useful purpose. (7:23) – Coach went to what he describes as the “worst” seminar in which he’s ever been. That’s saying something if you know of the one’s he’s been. How can a seminar about cars be bad?!?!(14:24) – Survey time. Our website, www.pghdivebartalk.com and our Facebook page have all the latest surveys and results. Head over to cast your vote and to see all things related to the show. A lot of content to be had on our website. Someone is putting the time in, show your appreciation. (17:06) – Dear Tiny(20:50) – Winners never cheat and cheaters never win…or do they? Hear your hosts stories about cheating on tests. (32:18) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze1. A Florida pizzeria owner accepts dead python’s as a form of payment for a pie. State codes forbid the sale of python pizza, so he gives it away. 2. An Arizona man was arrested in Colorado for surfing….atop a moving freight train…naked.3. There’s a WhatsApp group documenting each beer they drink until they reach 1 million. (38:34) – The Movie Game(42:04) – The Music Game(44:55) – Argy Bargy(45:47) – Hell’s Half Acre. Jane Mansfield vs. Ginger Vitus. You decide. (50:56) – Samurai Chatter1. Tell me a better singer than Taylor Swift2. Yogi Berra quote.
Aug 17

168 - Orangutang Epidurals

168 – Orangutang Epidurals Have you ever beat the system? It hasn’t happened oftento your hosts, but they have a few stories of when they got the upper hand. Tune in to hear how. A very busy episode this week, strap in and hold on! (1:08) – “There are two types of people I don’t trust.People who don’t drink and people who collect stickers.” – Chelsea Handler. (1:49) – Tiny collects stickers? (2:50) – Podcast Numerology. Who you got? Two Pittsburghlegends come to mind right away, LC Greenwood and Jaromir Jagr. (4:31) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines: 1. Solving gravity’s greatest mystery. 2. Childbirth for some primates is harder than for humans. 3. “Hobbit” hominins scavenge meat left over from Komodo dragons. (7:15) – PDBT attended the races at the Meadows this week. A good time was had by all. (8:30) – Can any of you guess how many Hawaiian shirtsthe Coach has in his possession? Awesome. Tune in with your guess. (9:50) – Survey time. Head over to www.pghdivebartalk.com or our Facebook page for more info. One more for the bad guys. (14:46) – Dear Tiny (20:32) – Story time. Hear your hosts tell stories ofwhen they’ve beat the system. (31:20) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze. Rapid Fire Edition.Hang on to your hats! (38:32) – The Movie Game (41:59) – The Music Game (44:58) – Argy Bargy (46:53) – Would You Rather. Jane Mansfield vs. Raquel Welch (53:19) – Samurai Chatter 1. Do you prefer the pool or the ocean? 2. Pay being the same, would you rather be a roulette dealer or a real estate appraiser? 3. Who would you rather drink with, Mr. Ed or Mr. Clean? 4. You can only save one on your life raft, Bullwinkle, the Road Runner or Big Bird? 5. Rodney Dangerfield quote

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Creator

Greg Parshall
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

156
Rating

Explicit
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