PGH Dive Bar Talk

Bringing you broadcast excellence for 50 episodes, we are here for the party! We start things off by weighing our podcast proclivity against the likes of some folks you may not know if you’re not a wrestling fan. We recorded on May 4th and there’s a lot going on including the Kentucky Derby and some anniversary dates for the Prince of Pittsburgh. How many of you picked the winner of the derby? That many, awesome! From there, The Prince tells us about his May 4th Kent State march to commemorate the tragedy. As always, if you think he has anyone’s best intention in mind other than his own, you’re sorely mistaken! (23:04). We have a great guest this week. You may have heard of him. He recently graduated from Pitt with his master’s degree in Computer Science at the age of 17. How in tarnation is Raja Krishnaswamy affiliated with this show in any way? Tune in to find out. (31:02) We take F/Marry/Kill etc., etc., back to the drawing board this week. (48:12). We put our feelings on display with four more questions in Samurai Chatter and end with a quote from former MLB’er, George Frazier. (59:26).

We are live from the Cathedral for Episode 48, how many of you want to be in the live studio audience with us? Oh, awesome! This week, we ask if you’re left handed or right handed to determine your ancestry. We recap Beer Night from last week. Thanks to Ed and Chaz for coming out to join the regulars! Were you lucky enough to be one of the chosen few to receive Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard Jam? The Prince was not to be sure. Maybe she can send a care package if she’s nominated as a Living Legend. In honor of Earth Day, the Prince of Pittsburgh tells us a story about where he was for the first Earth day, April 22, 1970. On the surface, making the news for your volunteer work would usually be a good thing, but if you really think that’s how it went, you haven’t been paying attention (20:37). The Facts of the Week include near death experiences and we ask, how many days in a row can you run a marathon? (29:45) May God have mercy on your souls if you can get the Movie and Music games this week (37:28) The Buccos catch the ire of the Prince this week (46:52). If you like anyone named Elizabeth, this week is your show. (52:09) Samurai Chatter your hosts debate who is nicer (as if there’s any question) and we with a quote from Jake LaMotta (1:03).

We’re here for Episode 47, how many of you are caught up on all the episodes? That many? Awesome…The Prince of Pittsburgh attends another seminar and we get to hear all about it. We induct our latest member into the Living Legends of PGH Dive Bar Talk and we remember where we were when OJ’s verdict was read. That’s quite an opening segment! From there, the Prince recounts the craziest thing that ever happened to him in the classroom, hard to believe there’s one that stands out (21:54). The Facts of the Week include extreme trips to the dentist,

Your hosts are on the mend for Episode 46…now if only the content could get better! We’re here to entertain you…starting off by debating whether we could make it in the adult industry. We have our latest inductee to the Living Legends of PGH Dive Bar Talk. The Prince of Pittsburgh embarks on his quest to lose weight before his next doctor’s visit. We hope his performance doesn’t suffer, for you the fans! He managed to weather the storm for the Pirates home opener and you get to hear about it. From there, the Prince and Tiny tell tales of high school escapades at homecoming and prom…that never were (19:45). Barry Bonds has a higher batting average in the playoffs for the Pirates than they do on date night…combined. Facts of the Week ask if it pays to be a bully, if Wyoming exists as a state, and why nobody will book John Hinkley, Jr. for a gig (34:06). Tiny faces rough waters in the Move and Music Games (39:52). The Taxman cometh for all of the Prince’s riches (52:19) The Amy’s take over F/Marry/Chili et al this week (53:35). We finish up another week at the Cathedral with a rousing and thought provoking rendition of Samurai Chatter. What author would you like to meet and what will you never do again? (1:03:30).

Episode 45 is coming to you live from the Cathedral. Neither of your hosts are 100%, but the show must go on! The Prince has managed to get to Day 10 of his drinking trials and steps up his game, for you the fans! Here more about the Prince’s trip to Kent State and the week that was. From there, we discuss outrageous demands of celebrities and we ponder what we’ll require when we’re famous and touring (15:34). The Facts of the Week include stupid rich people and stupid pet owners (26:33). Tiny looks to keep it going in the Movie and Music games (32:48). The Prince’s gambling woes related to March Madness get some attention (42:12). We debate Marisa Tomei and Sandra Bullock in this week’s Would You Rather (47:05). Samurai Chatter asks what music we’d play at our funeral, what mistakes have you made that nobody noticed and would you be friends with your clone. We end the show with another quote from Groucho Marks (54:22). See you next week!

Episode 44 starts off with welcoming the Manchu Tribe into our patron podcast in front of a live studio audience at the Cathedral! Help the Prince of Pittsburgh through his 11 day trek of drinking including the NCAA tournament, the show and a trip to Kent State. We get to hear more bad decisions the Prince has made, including the Pince on a calendar? (14:26) The Facts of the Week include lawyer surprises, humble politicians, crafty escape artists and scorpions in your bed! (26:05) Tiny is the best around in this week’s Movie and Music Games. (35:44) The Prince doesn’t want logistics to ruin your March Madness experience, but they should could improve on a few things

The hardest working podcast in four states starts off

Episode 42 continues with our interview with Randy Wiel. From the man that speaks six languages (but only swears in Papiamentu!), we discuss his playing in the Final Four, coaching and recruiting at North Carolina scouting the likes of Rasheed Wallace and Jerry Stackhouse, the difficulties transitioning from winning a national title at UNC as an assistant coach to being a head coach at UNC Asheville and Middle Tennessee State to selling horses to Shania Twain. He’s done it all! And now he’s also been on the hardest working podcast in four states! Your hosts surround the interview with more quality content that you’d expect coming to you live from the Cathedral!

You’ll want to tune into Episode 41 this week and here’s why...The focal point is an interview with Randy Wiel. He’s the most famous and interesting person you’ve never heard of…so much so, we ran out of time and will have the second part of the interview in an upcoming episode. Hear his stories about swimming against Mark Spitz in the Pan Am Games, to running at the 1968 Olympics