oneBURGH Presents: This Week in Pittsburgh

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oneBURGH, Pittsburgh’s largest social media network, recaps Pittsburgh news and pop culture of the past week. Hosted by Yinzer-in-Chief, Brian Carothers.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Lisa Sylvester: Behind the Scenes of the Shapiro–Garrity Debate

    What happens in the ten minutes before a political debate goes live? Apparently, a lot of frantic note-taking. WPXI anchor Lisa Sylvester joins Brian Carothers the day after co-moderating Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial debate between Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity. She takes us inside the studio: the rehearsals, negotiated rules, questions that never made it to air, and why there was no time-limit bell. They also revisit the Oz–Fetterman debate, discuss Shapiro’s potential presidential ambitions, campaign money, and how moderators give voters a fair look at both candidates. Then it’s back to Pittsburgh: newsroom bloopers, covering difficult news, and the wonderfully unscripted people who give WPXI its best sound bites. Contains occasional strong language.

  2. Sep 28

    Victoria Groce on Jeopardy Masters, Trivia and Learning Anything

    Point Breeze resident and Jeopardy Masters competitor Victoria Groce joins Brian Carothers for a look behind the smartest game show on television. She explains her path from bar trivia and a 2005 Jeopardy appearance to The Chase, Jeopardy Invitational and Masters. Victoria breaks down buzzer timing, betting strategy, backstage life, Ken Jennings, Final Jeopardy pressure and what happens when brilliant contestants suddenly look human. She also discusses her book, Know It All: The Quiz Champ’s Essential Guide to Learning Anything.

  3. Sep 28

    State Sen. Nick Pisciottano on Pittsburgh Infrastructure, Prices and Harrisburg

    Pennsylvania State Senator Nick Pisciottano joins Brian Carothers to discuss the Commercial Street Bridge replacement, the state budget and why local government matters more to daily life than most people realize. They also get into grocery-store dynamic pricing, AI and surveillance safeguards, the McKeesport emu case, John Fetterman and the Steelers. Yes, infrastructure, Harrisburg and Aaron Rodgers somehow end up in the same conversation.

  4. Sep 28

    Nick Jeremiah on the 200-Pound Youth Football Rule

    Brian Carothers talks with Canon-McMillan Lil Macs vice president Nick Jeremiah about a league rule barring fifth- and sixth-grade players who weigh more than 200 pounds. The decision affected children who had already completed summer conditioning and expected to play. They discuss player safety, line-only restrictions, competitive balance, the timing of the ruling and whether organized football should exclude bigger kids instead of finding a safe way for them to participate.

  5. Sep 28

    Save the Monroeville Mall: Can the Zombies Stop Walmart?

    Brian Carothers talks with Chrissy Bates and Andrew Bannock, the horror fans behind the Save Monroeville Mall campaign. They explain why George Romero’s famous Dawn of the Dead location matters far beyond Pittsburgh and why they believe redevelopment should preserve its cinematic history. The conversation covers Walmart, historic-landmark efforts, calls to Pennsylvania officials and what supporters can do before the mall becomes another memory. Zombies versus blue-light savings. Pittsburgh has chosen a side.

  6. Sep 28

    Greenfield Home Invasion: The Woman Who Fought Back

    Greenfield resident Maddie joins Brian Carothers to describe the terrifying night a man claiming to be with the state police forced his way into her home. She fought back with a curtain rod, survived the attack and then saw him return the next morning. Maddie shares what her cameras captured, how police responded, the problems with her damaged door and why she wants Pittsburgh to help identify the suspect. A frightening first-person account with a very Pittsburgh response: hell no.

  7. Sep 28

    Brooke Pryor on Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers’ New Era

    ESPN Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor joins Brian Carothers to break down the first signs of Pittsburgh’s new era under Mike McCarthy. They discuss Drew Allar and Will Howard, Aaron Rodgers’ fit in the locker room, Mason Rudolph’s future and the surprisingly transparent experience of covering the Steelers after Mike Tomlin. Also: training-camp food, a clear postgame podium and the important question of whether Brooke’s houseplants are real.

  8. Sep 18

    Jeff Verszyla: Pittsburgh Weather, His Career and What’s Next

    Jeff Verszyla joins Brian Carothers for an end-of-summer check-in. They break down the weather statistics that defined the season, look back at Jeff’s career forecasting Pittsburgh and talk about what the future holds. It’s weather, perspective and Pittsburgh from one of the region’s most familiar forecasters. AND EXCLUSIVE: Jeff used a fake TV name in Texas. He reveals it!

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oneBURGH, Pittsburgh’s largest social media network, recaps Pittsburgh news and pop culture of the past week. Hosted by Yinzer-in-Chief, Brian Carothers.

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