Fried Jumbo

On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs & Chickenhawk have some great fun getting to know Mr. Michael Testa, Jr, and they witness his amazing accordion skills. We also discussed Michael's Italian heritage, growing up in South Greensburg, and his appearance on American Bandstand with Dick Clark.

Stay tuned for next week's session, where Dubs & Chickenhawk jam out to more of Mr. Testa's awesome accordion tunes!

Dubs and legendary McKeesport hooper Mike Kemp talk about the teams that participated in the Irwin Playground Basketball League in the 1990s. They discuss the cast of characters that played during the games, and then spent time together after the games in the local bars arguing about who got the best of who on the blacktop!

On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and Mike Kemp continue their chat, touching upon subjects such as McKeesport basketball, the high school ski club, freshman ball at Bethany College, and corporal punishment back in the late 70s and early 80s.

On this week's episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs spends some time talking with McKeesport legend Mike Kemp. They discuss the antics that Mike and his friends shared during their days playing basketball, baseball, football and murder board at the Lincoln School Playground! The heads versus the reds were daily battles that made all of the kids better people!

On this episode of the Fried Jumbo Podcast, Dubs and Whiz Kid continue their chat with local artist Bob Weaver. Bob shows off some of his amazing artwork, and explains his creative process that leads to such masterpieces. If you want to see Bob's work for yourself, you can find him at the Three Rivers Art Festival in June!

On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and the Whiz Kid chat with local artist Bob Weaver about how art shaped his life. He shares stories about how he helped his students build confidence and find their passions through artistic expression, during his 37-year career as an educator at Yough School District.

On this bonus episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and Chickenhawk have a pre-NFL Draft discussion with Pittsburgh sports writer Jim Wexell about the current Steelers quarterback situation. We also discuss the Steelers history with missing out on some huge quarterback talents through the years. (Sammy Baugh, Dan Marino, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Jalen Hurts and many more.)

On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and Chickenhawk chat with local Pittsburgh sports author Jim Wexell about his experiences chronicling the lives of Steelers stars Jack Lambert and Troy Polamalu, as well as his upcoming book on the late, great Craig Wolfley.

On this episode, Dubs and Chickenhawk talk with Norwin legend Jim Wexell about his passion for bringing sports to life through his fantastic writing. Jim shares some great memories and stories that set him on the course for a wonderful writing career. From his early days reporting on Youth and Norwin High Schools, all the way to writing six great books on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jim has done a wonderful job taking his readers along for the ride!

On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs talks with Baldwin native Don Gambridge about his time playing basketball with NBA legend Norm Nixon and a cast of other characters at Duquesne University.  Don also shares some great stories about training with Jack Lambert, Terry Bradshaw, and Terry Hanratty at Three Rivers Stadium.   We also discuss Don's witnessing of the Immaculate Reception in 1972. He still has the ticket to prove it!  The cost of the ticket was $10.15!!