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#YaJagoffPodcast: “Not Your Average Holiday Parade N’at” Parade

December 6, 2022

Summary:

We did it!! Our second YaJagoff holiday parade.. Officially known as the “Not Your Average Holiday Parade N’at” parade held at The Block Northway! The weather kinda held out for us and we had a great time with our Q peeps!

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: 

(1:20) Greg Frischling, owner of Steel City Media and Jamie Pavlot from the Block Northway kick off ‘The Not Your Average Holiday Parade N’at with Ya Jagoff!’  

 

(5:10) First Stop: North Country Brewing Company Tent: “The Fantastixs entertain us with a Christmas medley that starts with “Here Comes Santa Claus.” Sam talks about the creation of The Fantastix and the future dates where you can see this group of fantastic kids. Look Up Fantastix on Facebook and reach out to Mary Ann Mangini to see how you can be a part of this group or others. All ages welcome.  

(10:14) Ashley Marina is an old friend of the Jags and you may have seen her on America’s Got Talent! She has one of the top 15 performances of all time on the show. Ashley performs her original ‘December 25th’ for us. Find her on all social media: IAmAshleyMarina 

(16:40) Mancini’s Tent – Monica from Q92.9 is joined with Mancini’s Bakery owner Nick Mancini Hartner. Mancini’s (with 2 locations in the Strip District & McKees Rocks for 96 years) is a Pittsburgh staple. Nick talks about his selfie display, a 126-pound bread cutout of Santa that you can take a photo with at their Strip District location. And keep a lookout on their social media for their Christmas bread creation. Mancini’s Bakery 

(19:39) Millie’s Ice Cream Tent – Erika Jay from Q92.9 speaks with Nicole Caravella, owner of the Millie’s Ice Cream’s Wexford location. Nicole says Lavender is the #1 requested flavor but many of Millie’s flavors are seasonal so get to a location to get your favorites. Don’t forget, Millie’s is not only a spot on the new Pittsburgh based Monopoly game, they also have stocking stuffers. Instagram @Millies 

(23:36) – Screenmobile of Northwestern PA – Mark Hubbard talks about Screenmobile’s growth during the pandemic. Check out Screen Mobile for all your patio, porch, multi-season rooms and more. ScreenMobile.com  

(24:35) – Jackie Page – one of the first black woman owned businesses to represent at St. Nick’s. Jackie is a catering legend in the Burgh and has catered from Radiant Hall in McKees Rocks to catering for the Tomlins and the Fetterman’s. Instagram: Jackie Kennedy Catering PGH

(27:13) North Country Brewing Tent – you may have heard Mark Ferrari sing the National Anthem at PNC Park. Mark is a longtime friend of the Jags and we’re always happy to have him on. Listen to him perform an original called “Under My Tree.” Find him online at MarkFerrariMusic.com  

(34:45) Jess and the Propel Troop 30. The group consists of students from 8 different Propel schools throughout the city playing garbage cans, cookie sheets, baking pans, buckets and more. PropelSchools.org   

(39:00) Kelly Frey and her daughter Marena stop by the parade. You may remember her as the morning news anchor from WTAE-TV but now you can find her selling homes in and around the Pittsburgh area. And you can see the awesome TikTok’s she does with her daughter. You may have even seen her Christmas neon tree up in the hillside.  

(47:08) Steel City Ukuleles meet all over the city and are open to new members! Find them on Steel City Ukuleles Meet Up. Listen to them perform a Christmas classic called “Mele Kalikimaka”.  

(51:46) Mancini’s Bakery Tent Eighties, Eaties & Aighties: Monica is hanging out with Liz from Totally 80’s along with the Cheese Queen Megan McGinnis and Hungry Jess Big City. Totally 80s has been around the Burgh for 11 years Find them live at Rivers Casino and online Totally80s Band on Facebook & Totes80s.com. Megan makes amazing charcuterie boards and how you still have a little bit of time to place your order. CheeseQueenPittsburgh412.com. Megan’s one tip for the best board: make sure you have the right cheeses. Instagram: TheCheeseQueenPittsburgh and finally Hungry Jess Big City tells us her rule of thumb for holiday parties. Find her on Instagram at Hungry Jess Big City. Follow all 3 ladies for the keys to Christmas perfection.  

(58:27) Erika Jay is with the YaJagoff Polka Band..Jeff and Gregg Palastro and brings us some great Christmas Polka. The family is also looking to teach younger people who are interested in Polka music. Check out their Polka rendition of Jingle Bells and get their CD at YaJagoff.com  

(1:03:00) T-Robe, Nick Walker from the Burgh Bus – T-Robe’s on a prison comedy tour right that you can only see if you’re in the pokey! Find him on tour throughout the U.S. in 2023 and check out his comedy specials online TRobeComedy.com. And Nick the owner from the Burgh Bus talks about their upcoming winter tours. It is winding down so book your tour at BurghBus.com 

(1:10:00) Bastard Bearded Irishmen (BBI) have a Christmas album out “A very bastard Christmas” on streaming services and the release show is next Saturday at the Thunderbird. They also have a music video for their new song ‘Must Be Santa’. Find them online at BastardBeardedIrishMen.com 

(1:15:00) Ray Petelin from KDKA– TV is at the Mancini’s Bread Tent with Monica – he’s one of our faves! Ray talks about his twice Emmy-nominated “Hey Ray” segment with his daughter Elizabeth and his favorite Christmas tradition. Find him at RayPetelinWx on Twitter, @RayPetelin on TikTok & @RayPetelinWeather on Instagram.  

(1:21:00) Three Wise Men at the ScreenMobile Tent Doug Oster is offering a Christmas cactus as a Wise Man and talks about the places you need to visit to find greenery this holiday like Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and the Phipps. Brian Butko brought Isaly’s mac & cheese. He’s also inviting you to the Heinz History Center for last minute Christmas gifts like the Isaly’s book. And Johnny Angel is bringing the music! He talks with Rachael (his daughter) about his comeback show at the Rivers Casino.  

(1:26:27) The Big Guy Santa Claus rounds out the Not Your Average Holiday Parade N’at with John & Rachael