This week, we’re back in the kitchen with @chef.life.hacks! Janet Loughran is a wife, mom, chef, content creator, and more. You’ve probably seen her pop up on your Instagram and TikTok, teaching you some tricks of the trade or how to make a gre

#275 - Serving Up The City With PGH Dumplingz

9 days ago 1h 41m

This week, I sit down with chef and owner of the very delicious PGH Dumplingz! Eric White is a man who’s been finding his way around kitchens for over a decade. He has spent years working at every level of the food industry at every different p

#274 - In The Kitchen With Dagny's Eatery

16 days ago 1h 50m

This week, I sit down with the one woman show that is Dagny's Eatery. Dagny Como is a single mother who got tired of working a corporate banking job and decided to change her life and take control. Dagny's Eatery is an amazing little spot on Ma

#273 - Bryan Scagline | Krom Kendama Pro & Best Friend

30 days ago 1h 52m

This week, I sit down with Krom Kendama Pro Player and best friend Bryan Scagline to celebrate all of his hard work and his accomplishments. Bryan has been a well known figure spreading positivity in the Kendama community for over a decade. Sta

#272 - Painting with Korey Edmonson

Mar 14th, 2024 1h 40m

This week, I sit down with the very talented Korey Edmonson to speak about his journey into becoming the artist he is today. He stops by the studio and we talk about everything from growing up and being unfocused to how he made his choice to ho

#271 - Brown Bear Bread Cafe

Mar 7th, 2024 1h 46m

This week, we’re in the studio with Brown Bear Bread Cafe co-owner Kate Clemons to talk all about bread, baking, and brunch! Actually, she talks about way more than just bread, baking, and brunch. Kate stops by and we dive into her previous lif

#270 - Odd Pittsburgh Benefit Bingo Breakdown!

Feb 22nd, 2024 20m 12s

This week, I am on a solo mission to tell yinz all about a very special Burgh Bus Benefit Bingo to help raise money for the man behind Odd Pittsburgh! John Schalcosky is a historian that has given so much to our city through his work with his s

#269 - David B Shane And His Passion For People

Feb 1st, 2024 2h 24m

This week, I sit down with content creator, filmmaker, and good human, David B Shane. Everyday, David posts content created around heartfelt interactions with everyday people. In fact, that is exactly how David and I met. - On Saturday, as my w

#268 - Montana Mitchell And The Yoga Connection

Jan 25th, 2024 2h 17m

This week, I sit down with the one and only, Montana Mitchell. Montana is a dancer, traveler, yoga instructor, teacher trainer, and more. She stops by the studio and we talk about her life before yoga and how she transitioned from a world of pr

#267 - VHS Crypt Vintage Toys & Collectables

Dec 28th, 2023 2h 30m

This week, I sit down with the man behind VHS Crypt! Chris Scanlon stops by the studio to talk to me about making a career out of buying, selling, and trading new and vintage toys and collectibles. He brings with him thousands of dollars worth

#266 - Rebecca Harrison / Old Flame Mending

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 44m

This week, I sit down with Old Flame Mending owner Rebecca Harrison to talk about "Fixing Anything But A Broken Heart." Old Flame Mending is a Pittsburgh based sewing service that helps keep your garmets and textiles in your wordrobe and out of

#265 - The Meaning of Christmas with Santa John

Dec 7th, 2023 1h 47m

Well, friends! December is here and this week, I sit down with the one and only, Santa Claus! John Suhr, or "Santa John," is a Pittsburgh staple and a man who has devoted his life to keeping the Meaning of Christmas alive! This week, John and I

#264 - Carrie Nardini / I Made It! Market

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 42m

This week, I sit down with Carrie Nardini to talk about one the city’s biggest and most important events that is the I Made It! Market! Carrie established ‘I Made It Market’ in 2007 after a very small group of other crafters (including Carrie)

#263 - The Lawrenceville Cookie Tour

Nov 16th, 2023 1h 32m

This week, I sit down with Eric Kellar of Lawrenceville Pet Supply to talk all about the 2023 Lawrenceville Cookie Tour. For over TWO DECADES, Lawrenceville and the members that make up the community have come together to create one of the bigg

#262 - David Rullo / Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the 90's Scene

Nov 9th, 2023 2h 1m

This week, I sit down with award winning journalist David Rullo to talk about his brand new book ‘Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the 90’s Scene.’ I first came across David’s work a couple weeks ago, after souring the interwebs for Pittsburgh

#261 - Niles DeVinney / Mister Grooming & Goods

Nov 2nd, 2023 1h 33m

This week, I sit down for a long overdue conversation with my very talented barber and great friend Niles DeVinney. Niles has been in the hair industry for quite some time and after seeing multiple mutual friends being cut by him, I decided to

#260 - The Burgh Bus

Oct 26th, 2023 2h 25m

This week, we're taking a ride around tahn' with Co-Owner of the Burgh Bus, Nick Walker. Nick and his partner in life and business Kat are not from Pittsburgh originally but they have surely taken the Burgh by storm. After a handful of years ju

#259 - The Great Debate: Halloween vs. Scream

Oct 19th, 2023 1h 47m

This week, we have a very special Spooky Movie Debate about the "Best Horror Franchise." Halloween vs. Scream! I, myself, love the Scream movies. I think its the perfect series. My good friend Ryan thinks it is the 'Halloween' Series. This week

#258 - Sold Out Shows & Haunted Houses!

Oct 12th, 2023 25m 19s

It’s show week! Me and Odd Pittsburgh are preparing for a SOLD OUT event happening this Friday at Bottlerocket. We are looking forward to see all of yinz there! In the meantime, you know I’m back with another episode! - This week, were talking

#257 - Michael Patrick / Dearly Beloved Tattoo

Sep 28th, 2023 1h 38m

This week, I welcome back one of my favorite people. Michael Patrick is a fantastic artist and tattooist that resides in the little town of Dormont. Michael and I have known each other for a little over a decade now and I’ve been lucky enough t

#256 - A Flight Attendant

Sep 14th, 2023 1h 58m

This week, I welcome a Flight Attendant into the studio to tell me all about the in’s and out’s of life in the sky! This particular Flight Attendant requested he remains anonymous to avoid any disturbances with his company so that is why you’re

#255 - Nick Ruble Art

Sep 7th, 2023 2h 9m

This week, I welcome Nick Ruble into the studio to talk about his life. Nick Ruble is a travel, outdoorsman, climber, artist, and all around great human being. - I met Nick through mutual friends and started following his page. His page mainly

#254 - Traveler's Rest Hotel

Aug 31st, 2023 1h 58m

This week, Paul and Mary Beth Kletter stop by the studio to talk to me about all they do at Traveler's Rest Hotel. Traveler’s Rest is an independent hotel located along the GAP trail, right down in Southside. Their hotel is like no other hotel

#253 - Doug Heilman of 'DougCooking'

Aug 24th, 2023 1h 58m

This week, we sit down with the great Doug Cooking. Doug Heilman is a food focused content creator. You’ve might have seen him whipping up something good on Pittsburgh Today Live or showing us a new recipe on his “DougCooking” YouTube channel.

#252 Pt.2 - Read Connolly / Steel Guitar & Banjo Ripper

Aug 17th, 2023 1h 32m

This week, we have a very special guest! I had the opportunity to sit down with the one and only Read Connolly. Read is a husband, dog dad, fashion icon, touring musician, and the best Steel Guitar and Banjo picker this side of town! Currently,