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Fried Jumbo
By Dubs and ChickenhawkArts
Fried Jumbo episodes
- Story Time: The Irwin Boys Go To Hollywood!
On this episode, “the whiz kid” Luke Fleming sits in for Chidkenhawk while he recovers from the flu. He and Dubs discuss the summer of 1985, where the Irwin boys overcome the 26% unemployment rate in Pittsburgh by traveling to Hollywood, Florida to find some work, some fun, and some trouble along the way!
34 min - 34 min
- 45 min
- David Farina: Around the World and Back (to McKeesport!)
On this episode of the Fried Jumbo Podcast, Dubs and Chickenhawk continue their chat with Olympian slugger David Farina. They discuss his travels to Italy and Japan, as well as the sporting scene back home.
37 min - David Farina: From McKeesport, PA, to the Olympic Games!
Dubs and Chickenhawk talk to McKeesport legend Dave Farina about growing up playing baseball and basketball, heading off to Ohio University on a baseball scholarship, then making his way to Italy to play professional ball. They even discuss one of Dave's most amazing achievements; his participation in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
38 min - Eli Diacopoulos: The Power of Active Listening
Dubs and Chickenhawk chat with Eli Diacopoulos about his favorite Pirates and Steelers members from the '79 "City of Champions" drive. They also talk about how important active listening is in today's society, and remembering phone numbers the Pittsburgh Way!
29 min - Eli Diacopoulos: Growing Up Greek
On this episode of the Fried Jumbo podcast, Dubs and Chickenhawk talk to Eli Diacopoulos about his immigration from Karpathos to Weirton, West Virginia. He brings up his family's Greek restaurant, playing center for his football team, and his participation in student government.
37 min - Jumbo for the Holidays
Dubs and Chickenhawk talk about holiday traditions from the 70s and 80s. In addition, they share funny stories of their craziest holiday experiences. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas from the Fried Jumbo Podcast!!
51 min - Ernie Furno: Irwin's Sports Superhero
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and Chickenhawk chat with longtime friend and O.I.G. Ernie Furno about his childhood playing sports at Irwin Playground, his athletic career at Point Park, the contributions to Westmoreland County sports made by Tom Hensler and John Yaccino, and Ernie's amazing achievements coaching Norwin's girls' softball team.
37 min - Bill Priatko: Memories of the Steelers
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Chickenhawk and Dubs listen to Bill Priatko's amazing stories about several former Steelers; Chuck Noll, Tunch Ilkin, and Craig Wolfley, along with Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.
45 min
About Fried Jumbo
From the publisher's feed
“Fried Jumbo” talks with those interesting people we have all met in our lives. What are the stories these characters have about lessons learned growing up, neighborhood friends, first loves,…
sports, activities, parents, economic situations, religious traditions, tragic events, and all the unusual moments and experiences that made them who they are today. Hear how different people grew up and the stories they have to tell.