The Slaw: Staying On Top of Pittsburgh

Jan 26 2021 28
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The Slaw is a podcast from Very Local Pittsburgh about the people and places of the Steel City. Each week, we'll be highlighting some of the unique collaborations among Pittsburgh artists & business. From the makers to the mailmen, to the ladies who make pierogies, we’ll be featuring very Pittsburgh stories. The Slaw is brought to you by Very Local Pittsburgh. Very Local Pittsburgh is the user’s guide to the city. We’ll tell you where to go, what to know and where to park when you get there.

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60 - ICYMI Meet some of Punxsutawney Phil’s Inner Circle

Jan 26 2021 34 mins  
The Slaw is recording fresh episodes, but last year, we interviewed some members of the Groundhog Day Inner Circle and met Punxsutawney Phil. Listen to learn about the history of the event, how Phil has managed to continue predicting the weather for over 135 years, and meet some of his team — they keep the festivities going year after year. Plus, we highlight Quantum Theatre’s

59 - ICYMI Restaurateur Ben Wong of Two Sisters & Banh Mi & Ti

Jan 12 2021 26 mins  
The Slaw is currently recording fresh interviews. In the meantime, please enjoy this interview from the archives with restaurateur Ben Wong of Banh Mi & Ti in Lawrenceville and Two Sisters in East Liberty. While the interview first aired approximately a year ago, we think it is as important as ever to support local restaurants right now. Press play for some cozy food content. Plus,

58 - Tony Theil of Attic Records

Dec 22 2020 34 mins  
In this week’s episode, we meet Tony Theil of Attic Records. Just how much does Theil love buying, selling and playing records? He quit multiple jobs and moved to Millvale from Ohio when owner Fred Bohn Jr. offered him a job at the store. Learn about the history of Attic Records (spoiler alert: it wasn’t just records at the start) and about the “Pittsburgh sound.” Theil giv

57 - Maker Month with Jamal Etienne-Harrigan of Uncle Jammy’s BBQ rubs and sauces

Dec 15 2020 23 mins  
It’s the final week of Maker Month, and in this episode, we meet Jamal Etienne-Harrigan of Uncle Jammy’s sauces and seasonings. Learn more about his early cooking experiences and what inspires him. Of his creative process, Etienne-Harrigan explains, “I'll come up with a name and then I will backtrack towards making the recipe fit the name. And for a lot of people, that's not

56 - Maker Month with artist Oreen Cohen

Dec 08 2020 26 mins  
It’s week three of Maker Month, our series on local folks who make things for a living. In homage to Pittsburgh’s steelworking past, in this episode we chat with local artist Oreen Cohen, whose work includes large public sculptures. From listening to a community’s stories to scouring the streets for materials, Cohen explains how she gets inspiration from a particular place. S

55 - Maker Month with Darren Myers of From These Woods

Dec 01 2020 22 mins  
It’s week two of Maker Month, and this week’s episode features local woodworker Darren Myers. A degree in art, followed by a home purchase that required a lot of work, led Myers to travel to Vermont to learn more about woodworking. He believes that the physical aspect of working with his hands is what makes him so passionate about the craft, and the fact that he is “able to h

54 - Maker Month with Graphic Designer Paul Haggerty

Nov 24 2020 21 mins  
Meet graphic designer Paul Haggerty. His moody aesthetic and vintage vibe can be seen locally on T-shirts, stickers and pins. “I try to imagine what that would be like if the 70s never ended,” Haggerty explains. You might have recently seen his “we’ll make it together” designs for sale at Workshop PGH. When asked what it is like seeing his work out in the world, Haggerty

53 - Kimberly Refosco, leader of Outdoor Afro Pittsburgh

Nov 17 2020 24 mins  
Kimberly Refosco grew up loving the outdoors. Now, as the leader of Pittsburgh’s Outdoor Afro community, she helps others explore nature by organizing group hikes, kayaking, camping, fishing outings around Western Pennsylvania. Each month, Outdoor Afro hosts several events that are focused on providing opportunities for participants to get outdoors. From hikes in Pittsburgh parks

52 - One year anniversary of The Slaw with special guest Rick Sebak

Nov 03 2020 64 mins  
The Slaw is all about what makes Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh. For the past year, we have been profiling Pittsburgh places and Pittsburgh people. In honor of our one-year anniversary, we have a very special guest: documentary filmmaker Rick Sebak. In some ways, Sebak is as much a part of our city as bridges and Primanti sandwiches. While he makes both national and local programs fo

51 - David Hood, aka Cinemonster, celebrates horror films and local film history

Oct 27 2020 30 mins  
When David Hood was younger, he stumbled across the 1931 version of “Frankenstein” on television, which led to a lifelong interest in horror films. In 2013, he started Hooptober, a horror movie viewing project that asks participants to watch 31 films in 31 days. The project is named for “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” director Tobe Hooper, because as Hood likes to joke, “Yo