(2:23) – “They say as soon as you have to cut down on your drinking, you have a drinking problem.” – Don Draper (Mad Men)(4:06) – Podcast Numerology. There’s plenty of pros to wear #75. Who is your favorite? Mean Joe? Deacon Jones? Howie Long?(7:33) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines:1. Have we been thinking about quantum physics all wrong for over a century?2. We have underestimated global warming. 3. Several tests with gallium-based detectors have found 20% less neutrinos than expected. (10:08) – Prince Huckamuck was in New York discussing his role as a father.(11:20) – Recently it was the anniversary of Princess Diana’s “revenge dress”. (12:34) – Beer Night recap.(13:30) – We have a new Living Legend. Congratulations to Greg J. Long-time friend and former Pirates season ticket holder with Tiny. Greg has provided the show with some amazing cigars and overall commentary over the show’s life. Welcome to the exclusive club Greg!(16:07) – Survey Time. Head over to our website to participate in our most recent surveys, or our Facebook page. www.pghdivebartalk.com(20:06) – Dear Tiny(25:16) – In typical PDBT fashion, your hosts have stories about sports…and incidents when an event made them do a 180-degree turn on how they thought. Which were they supposed to tell? (37:10) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze1. Ukrainian lawmaker proposes legalizing pornography to fund the war against Russia.2. For an FBI application, you are no longer penalized for paying for a prostitute or bestiality. But, there’s a twist. 3. An Australian woman won a HYROX fitness competition (combines endurance running and workout stations) despite suffering from diarrhea mid-contest. (41:41) – The Movie Game(45:06) – The Music Game(48:19) – Argy Bargy(50:20) – Hell’s Half Acre. Lainey Wilson vs. Sally Struthers(55:54) – Samurai Chatter1. Pick one present day quarterback in the NFL to babysit your children.2. Groucho Marx quote
26 Sept 2026
174 - Reading Is Fundamental
Thankfully, your hosts didn’t let the live studio audience get the better of them and they were able to put on a great show for the week. Amusing Buffoonery makes it’s return to the show after a hiatus. We have Week 3 for the Movie and Music Games. Would You Rather pits Lainey Wilson vs. Ella Langley. And there’s plenty more in Samurai Chatter. Tune in and remember, tell ‘em where you got it!
https://youtu.be/5fP5qHiqYo8 (https://youtu.be/5fP5qHiqYo8)
(1:10) – “In wine, there’s wisdom. In beer, there’s freedom. In water, there’s bacteria.” – Prince of Pittsburgh.
(2:04) – Podcast Numerology. Who is your favorite athlete to wear the #74 on their jersey?
(5:12) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines:
1. A 66-million-year-old feather was preserved in dinosaur droppings.
2. One of the fundamental forces is stronger than we thought.
3. Evidence of habitual drug use was found in ancient Indonesian teeth.
(8:16) – Hear Coach describe his five examples of getting old from this past week.
(14:03) – Survey Time. Head over to our website, www.pghdivebartalk.com (http://www.pghdivebartalk.com/), or our Facebook page, to vote in this week’s surveys. Write in votes are welcomed for your favorite song to dance to and what was your favorite item to get from the ice cream truck.
(17:41) – Dear Tiny
(21:02) – Amusing Buffoonery. The intro includes a big Thank You to Tom McCalmont for gifting the show some amazing bourbon. Very smooth. A reminder to all of our fans, we graciously accept gifts!
(33:18) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze presents Facts of the Week
1. Tulsa police arrest man known as the Serial Defecator for indecent exposure.
2. In Japan, 1,800 volunteers moved a part of a castle after being repaired.
3. A Virginia doctor woke up to a live bat burrowing in her mouth.
(37:29) – The Movie Game
(40:59) – The Music Game
(44:09) – Argy Bargy. Beat ‘Em Bucs!
(45:15) – Would You Rather
(50:51) – Samurai Chatter
1. Would you rather every day for a month wear a Dracula cape or a pirate’s eye patch?
2. Pay being the same, would you rather be a water taxi operator or wedding planner?
3. Would you rather have drinks with Elton John or Barry Bonds?
4. You’re on a life raft and can only save one: Deion Sanders, Pepe LePew, or Gomer Pyle?
5. Steven Wright quote
15 Sept 2026
173 - Two Yacking Magpies
(1:41) – “I drink wine because my doctor said I shouldn’tkeep things bottled up.” – Tiny
(2:17) – Podcast numerology. Who is your favorite athleteto wear the #73 on their jersey? You’ll want to tune in to hear Coach’s DennisRodman story.
(7:53) - @NewScientist Magazine Headlines:
1. In 2017, one ferret killed 27 puffins over two days.
2. Breathalyzer can spot when you’re burning fat.
3. Clothes made from living fungi can repair themselves.
(11:52) – Prince Huckamuck returned to England but the king has affirmed his private citizen status.
(12:59) – Your hosts reflect where they were 25 years ago on 9/11.
(17:13) – Survey time. Head over and cast your vote. www.pghdivebartalk.com (http://www.pghdivebartalk.com). This week it’s your favorite TV show theme song and your favorite fast food restaurant growing up.
(21:31) – Dear Tiny
(25:27) – High School Hijinx.
(35:32) – Transylvanian Brain Freeze presents Facts of the Week
1. A Long Island man has run six marathons barefoot.
2. Police in New Jersey have gone undercover to catch drivers using their cell phones.
3. A farm in England is making news for having a children’sslide that looks like the Titanic as it famously sinks into the ocean.
(40:20) – The Movie Game
(46:15) – The Music Game
(48:57) – Argy Bargy
(51:08) – Hell’s Half Acre. Emma Raducanu vs. DerangedDolores
(55:21) – Samurai Chatter
1. Who needs your help?
2. What is a conversation that you’ve been avoiding?
3. What can someone do to grab your attention?
4. When was the last time you furiously argued with someone?
5. Yogi Berra quote
Who has been a guest on PGH Dive Bar Talk
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YouTube views
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Spotify
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Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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