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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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For more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.
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SUMMARY: A Shindig, a legacy of art, and the real life characters behind St. Elmo’s Fire join the jags at Johnny Angel’s Ginchy Stuff. Giovanni Orsini took a break from the Northside Music Festival to croon a tune indicative of Zeppelin. SPONSOR INFO: Thanks to Q92.9 and a special thanks to Peoples Gas, call 811 before you dig into any kind of home…
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In this episode we welcome professor Sophie Grace Chappell, who shares her profound journey of faith, gender identity, and self-acceptance. Identified male at birth, Sophie Grace reflects on her early sense of being female, her experience of the evangelical church, and the reconciliation of her faith with her transgender identity. With compassion a…
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SUMMARY: This is it!! The final stop on the 2024 Peoples Gas Porch Tour for Zachary’s Mission. We dodged the rain, had a few cocktails and jammed up the cul de sac around the Hudson house. Ellin from Pittsburgh Hills (TikTok/Instagram), Rob and Patricia Vince, The Pgh DJ Company joined us along with the smooth sound of Chrome Moses. SPONSOR INFO: T…
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Host Joy Brooks has gathered a group of psychotherapists from the Nomad therapy network to see how they answer questions from members of the Beloved Listener Lounge. Considering questions such as "what makes therapy transformational?”, "what would you say to someone who was told to trust the bible not feelings?", “how can I function while feeling l…
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SUMMARY: So far, every stop on the Peoples Gas Porch Tour for Zachary’s Mission has had a unique approach. At the Douglass house this week, we had drone video, couch music from Just Those Guys extreme pogo-ing and professional announcer!! This stop in Robinson Township! SPONSOR INFO: Thanks to Q92.9 and a special thanks to Peoples Gas, call 811 bef…
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SUMMARY: The porch owners are rasing the bar this year! Tons of people that swooned over surprise musical accompaniment guest, Johnny Angel, and a jam session that included a world champion pizza dough tosser from Caliente Pizza. Even our fellow podcaster, Eric Dillman tossed some dough! SPONSOR INFO: Thanks to Q92.9 and a special thanks to Peoples…
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SUMMARY: Porch Tour Stop #1 took us to Port Vue.. poolside at the home of Kelli and Rob Komondor. They even did a raffle for a huge mound of Car Hartt items! SPONSOR INFO: Thanks to Q92.9 and a special thanks to Peoples Gas, call 811 before you dig into any kind of home project, it is the law. Check out our where ya at and Jeet Jet videos with our …
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Drawing on his life as an organic farmer and over six decades of meditation, contemplative John Butler gently guides us on a journey towards inner stillness. Born in the 1930’s, John reflects on the slow emergence of a spirituality shaped by years of deep connection to the natural world, mantra meditation, and an unexpected mystical experience of J…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Shaftsbury Vermont, where we visit with Lisa McDougall of Mighty Food Farm. We start off the episode with a tour through her seven greenhouses and glance at some of the equipment that she’s using to farm over 14 acres of vegetables. We then pull up a stool in the greenhouse and have a deeper…
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SUMMARY: We are live from the 9th Street Bridge at the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival! SPONSOR INFO: Thanks to Q92.9 FM and a special thanks to Peoples Gas, call 811 before you dig into any kind of home project, it is the law. Check out our where ya at and Jeet Jet videos with our jag braggers Tressa Glover DiGiulio and Monica OnAir. WHAT W…
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SUMMARY: Ummmm, did someone say iconic ep? Scott Blasey of the Clarks closes the non-profit themed show that sums up two amazing events just outside our jag window on Isabella Street. Saturday welcomes the annual Chalkfest with chatter from River Life’s Matt Galluzzo and June 29th will welcome Babesburgh with some babe banter a’la Cat Bruno. The ja…
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When our faith is shifting we're often met with a variety of challenging responses from others. Drawing from her research, Olivia Jackson helps us to consider whether or not these responses reflect the lived experiences of those who are deconstructing. Afterwards Nick and Joy reflect on their own paths as they consider the impact of others' views o…
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SUMMARY: First time ever a resident of the National Aviary has visited the podcast. We have a little “chaos” with Desarae of “Cooking Comedy Chaos” fame and then some delta blues music, Indonesian style! SPONSOR INFO: Thanks to Q92.9 and a special thanks to Peoples Gas, call 811 before you dig into any kind of home project, it is the law. Check out…
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SUMMARY: Cue the gameshow music for the Sprankle family to tell Family Feud stories and their family business, and Chef D talks the business of culinary and hotel expansion a ’la the Joinery. The jags welcomed Caite Miller from Pittsburgh Magazine to remind us about the Pittsburgh Wine and Spirits show and THEY ARE...musicians Jaaye from PSU. SPONS…
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In this episode we chat with pastor turned artist David Hayward, aka Naked Pastor. David shares his journey from church leadership, through faith deconstruction, to a more expansive spirituality. The conversation focusses on David’s marriage, and how he and his wife navigated the complex dynamics of reimagining their relationship amid profound spir…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s Episode comes to you from Danville Vermont where we visit with Jacob Mills of McDonald Farm Stand. We start off the show with a tour of a newly built 30x40 wash/pack space. Then continue through several high tunnels and talk about spinach, tomatoes, tulips and more. We talk about field production as well and wrap the…
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SUMMARY:Might be the loudest, out-of-hand YaJagoff Late Night episode yet! We had Bacardi Rum, unbelievable jazz/swing music, talked mental health assistance for middle-schoolers, talked Karaoke Kabaret and the 412 Dos from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Everyone sings us into the breaks! Junk drawer gifts were incredible again! SPONSOR INFO:…
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SUMMARY: Allegheny Regional Asset District's James Santelli stops by to give John and Rachael the scoop about the upcoming RAD Summer Staycation. Nick Paradise of Peoples Gas gives us the lowdown on how they practice sustainability year-round and about their current initiatives with local orgs. The mission of Bistro to Go Cafe & Catering includes b…
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Professor Anthony Reddie and Revd. Dr. Al Barrett join us for a conversation about whiteness. Weaving personal experiences with theological insights, they reflect on privilege, power, empire, race and identity, and wrestle with the need for both critical deconstruction and hopeful reimagining. It’s a nuanced and inspiring conversation between two s…
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SUMMARY: We are celebrating Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Salad on Sunday and Augusta from Kemi’s Kitchen and Jen Gregg from Isaly’s brought us their concoctions. Gina Masciola from WQED brought the story board concept coming May 1 while the Jags sipped on some Limoncello courtesy of Lucky Sign Spirits. Liz Berlin puts the entertainment cherry on top o…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Charlotte Vermont, where we visit with Adam Hausmann and Jessica Sanford of Adam’s Berry Farm. Today’s visit is part 2. The previous episode was a farm tour and a field walk through the berry plants, high tunnels and barn. This episode shares the growing practices, farming history, and steps…
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SUMMARY: This week’s YaJagoff Late Night has the head of everything at the Pittsburgh Airport Authority, Christina Cassotis. Local musician and businessman, John Vento updates us on Yinzerfest, cook and podcaster, Doug Heilman drops by with a “teasing tasting” of his entry into the Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad Standoff and singer/songwriter Bia D…
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Faced with multiple existential threats in the coming decades, professor of religion Timothy Beal reflects on the possibility of human extinction and what hope might look like within that context. Timothy challenges the notion of perpetual optimism, advocating instead for a deeper, more grounded form of hope. Through insights from indigenous spirit…
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SUMMARY: Daisy Jade sits on the couch to relive her role as a reporter on American Rust and ends up being the focal point of six degrees of separation to our other guests. Emilio Cornacchione of Izzazu talks about Ecolution, which Daisy will emcee, and the Northland Library reminds us of their Great Gatsby Garden gala on April 20, which Daisy chair…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Charlotte Vermont, where we visit with Adam Hausmann and Jessica Sanford of Adams Berry Farm. Our visit today will be split into two episodes, the first one, is a walking tour of his blueberry fields, and strawberry patches, and raspberry plantings. We step inside the high tunnels to look at…
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SUMMARY: This episode is “easy like an Easter weekend!” Pittsburgh Magazine’s Kristy Graver is talking the Burgh’s best burgers, Katie Dudas is prepping for 4-1-2 Day with the 412 Thrive Gala and Jason Peterson takes us easily into the podcast end with his acoustic guitar and George-Harrison-like voice! Jack Daugherty from the PDP delivers this wee…
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In this Easter devotional podcast, Vanessa Chamberlin reflects on biblical narratives and personal mystical experiences as she navigates the intersection of theology, art, and ecological consciousness. Following Vanessa’s reflection, Anna Robinson creates a contemplative space for us to more deeply reflect on and experience this spirituality of the…
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SUMMARY: Kelley Jeanne drops her single ‘Who Says’ on April 4, Ryan Douglass built it and the kids keep coming to his annual Field of Dreams clinic on April 13 this year, and Jared Bachar of Visit Pittsburgh is gearing us up for TRAF and PRIDE in May. Lots of dates and do’s! SPONSOR INFO: Thanks to Q92.9 and a special thanks to Peoples Gas, call 81…
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SUMMARY: The Jags welcome Burgh Bus staple, Chrissy Costa, and neighbor Mara Rago who walked us through a powerful documentary over a 20-year span. Then John and Rachael caught up with the crew from Semper Gratus entering their eighth year of good will and gearing up for the Shamrock Shuffle’s double event day. Thankfully the soothing sounds of ‘Ol…
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Theologian Selina Stone joins us to share her experience of growing up in a black Pentecostal church, the questions and doubts she wrestled with, and the answers she found in womanist theology. Among other things, Selina reflects on the limitations of traditional theology, the role of spirituality in fostering well-being, her evolving relationship …
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SUMMARY: This episode is a podcast full of more culture than a bowl of yogurt. Anthony Marshall from the Steamfitters Local 449 talked about motivating kids to be motivated...and to want more from life. Nanci Goldberg, founder of Ketchup City Creative and artist, Adam Masava, a visiting artist from Nairobi, Kenya, discuss his life, philosophy, and …
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Lancaster County Pennsylvania in a town called Lititz, where we visit John and Peter Shenk of Shenk’s Berry Farm. While their farm may not ring a bell, you may have seen these guys at a trade show or recognize their side business especially if you are into strawberries as they also run the c…
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SUMMARY: Kidmental, a creative sound guru, created theme songs through beatboxing and looping about the jags and the guests. Media queen, Shelly Duffy caught us up on rainbow Skittles art and the power of social media while Casey Kilroy of Pittsburgh Worsh Company described the formula of soap making. SPONSOR INFO: Thanks to Q92.9 for giving us a s…
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SUMMARY: The Jags gathered some of Pittsburgh’s best sustainable guests including CEO of Sustainable Composites, Don Morrison, some Awesome Pittsburgh peeps, for real because they are called Awesome Pittsburgh, and Inez, recording artist and producer who wows us with her vocals. Plus, get in on the Pizza Passport with Made in PGH. SPONSOR INFO: Tha…
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Therapist and author Mark Karris joins us to discuss religious trauma and the path to healing. Drawing on his own personal experiences and professional insights as a therapist, Mark reflects on oppressive religious beliefs, in particular the doctrine of Hell, original sin, and the image of a wrathful God, and the harm this can cause us. Mark then s…
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Team YaJagoff faced off against Team Pittsburgh Today Live at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural District. The game was Name That Tune, YaJagoff! The crowd was great! The singing was.... well... everyone gets a trophy style. The winners were the 2 nonprofit organizations for whom the teams were playing... 412 Thrive and the Greater Pittsb…
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Poet and author Cole Arthur Riley joins us to talk about her desire for a spirituality that was more human and a more liberating expression of faith. This journey led to the emergence of Black Liturgies. From prayers and poetry to breath practices and ancestral writings, this digital project explores spirituality that embraces embodiment, lament, r…
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SUMMARY: Everyone gathered at 5000 McKnight Road again..a HUGE audience crowd enjoyed pizza and cocktails while the jags talked to one of their regs Josh Axelrod, Features Writer at the PG, Virginia Linn, Editor of Pittsburgh Magazine, THEEEE Purely Pittsburgh attorney Mitch D-U-G-A-N and a truly unique concept musician Ben Orrvick AKA The Kahone C…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode comes to you from Plainfield, New Hampshire where we visit with Pooh Sprague of Edgewater Farm. This episode is a bit of a ramble as a 50 year career in farming is expected to be! That being said in this episode Pooh Shares: How he got started in the early 70’s Selling bedding plants Labor challenges 100 acre…
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