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For The Burgh

by Ron Gaita

Host and fellow Yinzer, Ron Gaita talks to band members, comedians, athletes and professional wrestlers about their favorite memories of Pittsburgh.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 32: Craig Mabbitt of Escape The Fate Returns

    Craig Mabbitt returns to the For The Burgh Podcast to chat about Escape The Fate's upcoming album Out Of The Shadows - out 9.1.23 and their upcoming Out Of The Shadows tour kicking off 8.31.23 !

  2. Ep. 31: Tyler Mane - Michael Myers // Sabretooth // WCW Superstar

    Episode 31 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Actor and retired WCW wrestler Tyler Mane! Tyler talks about his early wrestling career and being trained in the Hart Dungeon by Stu Hart himself. He tells us what it was like tagging with Kevin Nash, wrestling all around the world and being one of...

  3. Ep. 30: Danny Stillman - Drop Dead, Gorgeous // 888

    Episode 30 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Danny Stillman, lead singer of Drop Dead Gorgeous, Bleach Blonde and most recently 888! Danny and I run thru every Drop Dead, Bleach Blonde and 888 album as he gives us his personal favorite song from each record by every band! He also talks about...

  4. Ep. 29: Adam Lazzara - Taking Back Sunday

    Episode 29 of the For The Burgh Podcast features my favorite singer from my favorite band of all time, Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday! Adam and I run thru every TBS album, and he gives us his favorite songs from each record. We also talk about some demos/B-sides that didn't quite make the…

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  5. Ep. 28: Darius Kasparaitis - Pittsburgh Penguins

    Episode 28 of the For The Burgh Podcast features former Pittsburgh Penguin and overtime Game 7 hero, Darius Kasparaitis! Kaspar talks about what it was like being drafted 5th overall by the New York Islanders, being shocked that he was traded to the hated division rival Pittsburgh Penguins and…

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  6. Ep. 27: Hunter Burgan - AFI

    Episode 27 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Hunter Burgan of AFI! Hunter runs thru every AFI album, giving us his favorite track from each record. He talks about what it was like working with Tegan And Sara and playing with Matt Skiba And The Sekrets. He also shares a memory from Pittsburgh...

  7. Ep. 26: Chris Henderson - 3 Doors Down

    Episode 26 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Chris Henderson, guitarist of 3 Doors Down! Chris and I break down every 3DD album, he tells us some pretty cool stories about each record, and also gives us his personal favorite song from each! Chris talks about Pittsburgh and about the time 3DD...

  8. Ep. 25: Michael Starr - Steel Panther

    Episode 25 of the For The Burgh Podcast features the lead singer of Steel Panther, Michael Starr! Michael goes thru each Steel Panther album, giving us his personal favorite song from each record. He also tells us a couple stories about the city with the craziest live crowd and much more! Be sure...

  9. Ep. 24: Joseph Ruud (FKA WWE Superstar Erick Rowan)

    Episode 24 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Joseph Ruud, better known as former WWE Superstar Erick Rowan! Rowan talks about his early wrestling journey and how he got signed by WWE. He also talks about coming up through NXT and debuting on the WWE Main Roster with the Wyatt Family. We talk...

  10. Ep. 23: Justin Sane - Anti-Flag

    Episode 23 of the For The Burgh Podcast features lead signer/lead guitarist of Anti-Flag, Justin Sane! Justin talks about the early Pittsburgh Punk scene and how that influenced him to start Anti-Flag. We run thru every Anti-Flag album and he gives us his personal favorite song from each record…

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  11. Ep. 22: Scott Blasey - The Clarks

    Episode 22 of the For The Burgh Podcast features the lead singer of a Pittsburgh and Yinzer favorite The Clarks, none other than Scott Blasey! Scott and I run thru each and every Clarks album, he describes the recording process behind each one and gives us his personal favorite song off each…

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  12. Ep. 21: Chris Kirkpatrick - 'NSYNC

    Episode 21 of the show features boy band LEGEND, Chris Kirkpatrick of 'NSYNC. Chris quickly runs down every 'NSYNC album, giving us his personal favorite song from each record. He talks about performing on stage with Ariana Grande at Coachella, 'NSYNC receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk Of…

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  13. Ep. 20: Jaret Reddick - Bowling For Soup

    On the 20th episode anniversary of the For The Burgh Podcast, we welcome guest, Jaret Reddick, lead singer of Bowling For Soup. Jaret and I talk about every single one of Bowling For Soup's albums, and Jaret gives us his personal favorite song from each record. We also talk about how WWE…

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  14. Ep. 19: Matt Kelly - Dropkick Murphys

    Episode 19 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Matt Kelly, drummer for Dropkick Murphys.. Matt talks about every Dropkick album, picking his personal favorite song from each record. We talk about how the band has played multiple live streamed shows in front of no crowd during this Covid…

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  15. Ep. 18: Fred Mascherino - The Color Fred // Ex Taking Back Sunday

    Episode 18 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Fred Mascherino of The Color Fred, formerly of Taking Back Sunday! Fred and I run through every album he's recorded with Taking Back Sunday, Terrible Things and The Color Fred, giving us his personal favorite song from each record. He tells us…

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  16. Ep. 17: Mike Hranica - The Devil Wears Prada

    Episode 17 of the For The Burgh Podcast features frontman of The Devil Wears Prada, and fellow YINZER, Mike Hranica! Mike and I very quickly run through some of his favorite tracks from every TDWP record before getting into his favorite spots around The Burgh! He also gives us his favorite...

  17. Ep. 16: Justin Morrow - Motionless In White

    Episode 16 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Justin Morrow of Motionless In White, formerly of Ice Nine Kills. Justin talks a little bit about the last Ice Nine Kills album he recorded with the band, The Silver Scream, and the transition from Ice Nine to Motionless. We talk about Motionless…

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  18. Ep. 15: Jeremy "JT" Tollas - Famous Last Words // Post Script

    Episode 15 of the For The Burgh Podcast features JT from Famous Last Words and Post Script. JT runs through every Famous Last Words record and EP, talking about the concept story behind each one, while also giving us his personal favorite song from each record. He tells us the bands plans for...

  19. Ep. 14: Matt Good - From First To Last

    Episode 14 of The For The Burgh Podcast features Matt Good of From First To Last and D.R.U.G.S. Tune in to hear Matt talk about FFTL's complete discography, giving us his favorite song from each record. He also goes through the complete timeline of how he was originally the lead singer of the…

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  20. Ep. 13: Ricky Armellino - HAWK/Ice Nine Kills

    Episode 13 of the For The Burgh Podcast hosted by Ron Gaita features Ricky Armellino from HAWK and Ice Nine Kills. Ricky takes us on a journey of his musical career, whether it be playing guitar, being a lead singer, writing or producing, he can literally do it all! He even dabbled in some stand…

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  21. Ep. 12: Dan Jacobs - Atreyu

    Episode 12 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Dan Jacobs of Atreyu. Dan talks about the recording process for every single Atreyu record, giving us his favorite song from each album. Find out what famous duo ended up being in one of Atreyu's music videos before the duo became famous. He gives…

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  22. Ep. 11: Jack O'Shea - Bayside

    Episode 11 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Jack O'Shea, guitarist of Bayside. Jack breaks down every Bayside album and gives us his personal favorite song off of each record. He also talks about the band's decision to cancel their summer tour while showing a bunch of Pittsburgh love and...

  23. Ep. 10: Mark Heylmun - Suicide Silence

    Episode 10 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Mark Heylmun from Suicide Silence. Mark talks about being 17 years old when he joined the band, and how they coined the term YOLO before it was cool. He also breaks down every Suicide Silence record including their newest release Become The Hunter....

  24. Ep. 9: Craig Mabbitt - Escape The Fate / The Dead Rabbitts

    Episode 9 of the For The Burgh Podcast features one of my favorite frontmen of all time, Craig Mabbitt! Craig talks about how he joined his first band Blessthefall, starting The Word Alive, and accidentally calling Escape The Fate's manager landing him the job of being their lead singer and the...

  25. Ep. 8: Nash Breen - Armor For Sleep / Alexander Pappas - Finch

    Episode 8 of the For The Burgh Podcast is a TWO parter! First we have Nash Breen, drummer of Armor For Sleep and The Cold Seas.. Nash talks about Armor's current plans for their latest anniversary tour.. as well as pulling double duty when The Cold Seas tours with Armor For Sleep! Next is Alex...

  26. Ep. 7: Cove Reber - Dead American / Ex-Saosin

    Episode 7 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Cove Reber of Dead American (former frontman of Saosin), Cove talks about how he found out that one of his favorite bands, Saosin was in search of a new singer, and how he landed the gig. He gives us his top two Cove-Era Saosin songs. He also fills…

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  27. Ep. 6: Matthew Marcellus - Emarosa

    Episode 6 of the For The Burgh Podcast features Matthew Marcellus, guitarist of Emarosa. Matthew talks about his music career and what led him to join the band Emarosa. He also shares his experiences recording the last two Emarosa records (131 and Peach Club) while giving his thoughts on the…

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  28. Ep. 5: Nick Thomas - The Spill Canvas

    Episode 5 of the For The Burgh Podcast features lead singer of The Spill Canvas, Nick Thomas. Nick breaks down every Spill Canvas album, giving us an in depth look about the recording process behind each album and he also gives us his favorite song from each record! He talks Pittsburgh, Mr.…

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  29. Ep. 4: Joey Bradford - The Used

    Episode 4 of the For The Burgh Podcast features guitarist of The Used, Joey Bradford. Joey talks about past bands he's been in before joining The Used in 2018. We also talk about their new record "Heartwork" being released on April 24th! He mentions being on a local Pittsburgh news channel while…

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  30. Ep. 3: Shane Told - Silverstein

    Episode 3 of the For The Burgh Podcast is about Celebrating the 20th year anniversary of Silverstein with frontman Shane Told who breaks down every album the band has released to date, giving us his favorite track off each record while showing a ton of Pittsburgh love to the city and "one of the...

  31. Ep. 2: Anthony Green - Saosin/Circa Survive

    Episode 2 of the For The Burgh Podcast features the lead singer of Saosin and Circa Survive, Anthony Green! Anthony talks about his early music career leading up to him joining Saosin, leaving to form Circa Survive, and then his long awaited return to Saosin to put out the record Along The Shadow...

  32. Ep. 1: Eddie Reyes - Taking Back Sunday

    The first ever episode of the For The Burgh Podcast features the founding member of Taking Back Sunday, Eddie Reyes! Eddie talks about growing up a hardcore kid/metal head on Long Island, NY and the multiple bands he started before hitting it big with Taking Back Sunday. He talks about the…

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Host and fellow Yinzer, Ron Gaita talks to band members, comedians, athletes and professional wrestlers about their favorite memories of Pittsburgh.

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Host and fellow Yinzer, Ron Gaita talks to band members, comedians, athletes and professional wrestlers about their favorite memories of Pittsburgh.

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