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YINZ LUV
by Jim Shearer
Covering a spattering of the stuff Yinz Luv.
Episodes
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Super Bowl LX Recap
This week, I am joined by my brother Danny as we recap Super LX, Bad Bunny's halftime performance, the best pizza in Pittsburgh, and what the future of televised sports will look in a world with a diminishing attention span.
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2026 Grammy Recap
A breakdown of the 2026 Grammy Awards with Music Journalist, Writer, and Editor, Bianca Gracie. What we liked, what didn't like, what made us cringe, and what made us fight back tears.
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NFL Conference Championships (January 2026)
Angelo Carriero returns to unpack the AFC and NFC Championship games, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers naming Mike McCarthy their new head coach.
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NFL Divisional Round (January 2026)
Jim and Mike breakdown the Divisional Playoffs, featuring two overtime thrillers and a controversial call that ended another heartbreaking Bills' season. They close out the episode by dissecting the "10 Falls of Mike Tomlin."
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Wildcard Weekend (January 2026)
This week on Yinz Luv, I'm joined by Angelo Carriero, who helps me break down an utterly thrilling Wildcard Weekend. A few hours before we hit record, we also found out that Mike Tomlin was walking away from the Pittsburgh Steelers after their 30-6 defeat against the Texans. We'll discuss if this...
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Free For All, Best of 2025
It's time for the Free For All, an annual recap of my favorite songs of the year, mixed it with some commentary and info about each artist. The goal, as always, is to get a few new songs on your latest workout, laundry, dishwashing, or road trip playlist. Enjoy! ----more---- 31. "enjoy the ride,"...
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Birthday Magic: A Mixtape
Birthday Magic: A Mixtape SIDE A 1. "You Can Do Magic," America 2. "The Magic Number," De La Soul 3. "Abracadabra," Steve Miller Band 4. "New Magic Wand," Tyler The Creator 5. "Magic Pair of Shoes," Eleni Mandell 6. "Live Right," Joey Valence & Brae 7. "Just Rockin'," DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince...
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Super Bowl LIX Recap
Recapping Super Bowl LIX with the mastermind behind 60 Second Classics, Mike Camerlengo. What’s it take for a Quarterback NOT to win an MVP? How locked in can you be on a Super Bowl when you have two kids? What did we think of the new FOX score bug?
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2025 Grammys
A breakdown of the 2025 Grammy Awards with Music Journalist, Writer, and Editor, Bianca Gracie. Did we think Cowboy Carter was going to be the Beyonce album that broke her Album of the Year drought? How did a diss track from Kendrick Lamar end up winning Song and Record of the Year? Was Teddy…
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Eagles Court
As we look ahead to next week's Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, we revisit an indelible memory of sports lore: Eagles Court (aka "The Vet Jail"). Justice Seamus McCaffery talks about the history of the jail inside of Philadelphia's Veteran's Stadium…
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NFL Conference Championships
Dr. Will Dieter steps in at the last second to help breakdown the NFL Conference Championships. Will the Eagles win their Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs in the same way they did with the Patriots? Do we really believe that the refs are pulling for Patrick Mahomes? Who has it worse than Buffalo?
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NFL Divisional Round
This week we are joined by WFUV's Madi Dembele to breakdown the NFL's Divisional Round, which saw the NFC's #1 seed, Detroit Lions, lose in a shocker to the Washington Commanders. Is Jayden Daniels a robot? How is game planning for a Little League game similar to preparing for the Chiefs? Who…
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Wildcard Weekend
Breaking down the NFL's Wildcard Weekend with family friend and longtime Yinz Luv contributor, Mike McGrath. Is it the Buffalo Bills year? Should Pittsburgh breakup with Mike Tomlin? What's the deal with in-game video review?
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Free For All, Best of 2024
Sticking with themes, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Free For All, this year I'll be counting down by 30 favorite songs of 2024. If you want to be surprised, listen now. If not, give a peek below: ----more---- 1. "MILLION DOLLAR BABY," Tommy Richman 2. "Don't, " Honeyglaze 3. "Houdini,"...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Feb. 7)
This week Lyle Preslar & Jim Shearer review Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl Halftime Show; and try to make sense out of a rocket soaring through space bumpin' David Bowie on a loop, a clay record time capsule, holograms, and Jack White's vintage drum machines.
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Jan. 31)
After a one-week summer vacation which took a year to complete, Lyle Preslar (founding member of Minor Threat and super-fan of Full House) chops it up with Jim Shearer (founding member of Deck of Jack and winner of SiriusXM Volume's "Sixth Man of the Year" award) about the 60th Annual Grammy...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week of Music (Feb. 15)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the highs and lows of the 2017 Grammy Awards.
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Feb. 8)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: Lady Gaga's Super Bowl performance; the upcoming Grammy Awards; 50 Cent getting called out on a mix-tape track from a certain someone; Kaney West deleting tweets; the passing of composer…
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Jan. 25)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: The various music personalities showing up at the Women's March, including Madonna; Stevie Wonder surprising a busker who was playing his music; indie rock's new "it" couple; Rod Stewart and...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Jan. 18)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: The B-list, B-Street Band, pulling out of the Inauguration party out of repsect for Bruce Springsteen; the reunion of Audioslave; Fiona Apple's new anti-Trump ditty; Mike Tyson's Soulja Boy…
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Jan. 11)
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following this week: President Obama's farewell (and ability to draw A-list talent); U2 performing The Joshua Tree in its entirety; Green Day playing Wrigley Field and the Rose Bowl; Bon Jovi letting local bands...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Jan. 4)
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: Concert lineups for Coachella and Governor's Ball; Mariah Carey's New Year's Eve performance; a billionaire throwing a bash wich included sets from Paul McCarthney, The Rolling Stones, Guns N' Roses…
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Best of 2016)
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the major music headlines of 2016.
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FREE FOR ALL (Best of 2016)
The yearly tradition continues, although back in the day I used to send this out as a CD. Here are my favorite songs of 2016 (click the play button below). Think of this as a glorious sample platter of the year's best music offerings (which comes in all genres, shapes, sizes, and tempos).…
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Dec. 14)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: Kanye West's meeting with President-elect Donald Trump; the passing of Alan Thicke; Rolling Stone's Best Albums and Songs of 2016; Ben Gibbard proving why he's the president of the Teenage Fan...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Dec. 7)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: The 2017 Grammy Nominations; The Weeknd having 18 songs chart simulataneouly on the Billboard 100; Fiona Apple reworking "The Christmas Song"; a company making figurines of your favorite…
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Nov. 16)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: The death of Leonard Cohen and Leon Russell; the re-opening of the Bataclan Theater in Paris; TMZ interfering in a Taylor Swift lawsuit; Aerosmith's ambiguous farewell tour; the 30th…
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Nov. 9)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat and Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the results of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election and what it means for the world of music.
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Nov. 2)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Reords) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars being sued; the almost reunion of The Smiths; Lil's Wayne's Nightline interview; two members of Aerosmith getting to meet the president while another bandmate wants…
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Oct. 6)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: Kanye getting called off of stage for a family emergency; the opening of Paisley Park; Charles Bradley being diagnosed with stomach cancer; Lady Gaga's dive bar tour; a remembrance of Rod...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Sept. 28)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1), joined by special guest, Steven Smith (Alternative Press, Fuse, MTV Geek), discuss the following: Metallica opening up for Rihanna at the Global Citizen Festival; Amoeba Music selling marijuana; Adele's take on...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Sept. 21)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: Prince's Paisley Park being turned into a museum (very soon); Lady Gaga performing at the Super Bowl (we think); Red Hot Chili Peppers opening up for L.A.'s new football team; Kanye West and...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Sept. 7)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: The legacy of former N.W.A manager, Jerry Heller; Jay Electronica inviting over 1,000 fans to collapse a stage in Philly; the return of The "original" Misfits; Beyoncé being put on vocal rest;...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Aug. 31)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards; Chris Brown's arrest; the passing of Mexican singing icon, Juan Gabriel; Axl Rose's quick transition from GN'R to AC/DC; Damon Dash planing a television series...
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Lyle & Jim: The Week In Music (Aug. 24)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: The upcoming 2016 MTV Video Music Awards; Frank Ocean's new albums and the complications of streaming exclusivity; Britney Spears helping out with flood efforts in Louisiana; Sleigh Bells…
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Lyle & Jim: Week In Music (Aug. 17)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: Adele turning down the Super Bowl (and the NFL denying she was ever asked); Shaun White getting sued; twenty one pilots making Billboard history; Artists vs. YouTube; Chuck Schumer and...
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Lyle & Jim: Week in Music (Aug. 10)
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: The return of Lauryn Hill; Ed Sheeran getting sued for another song; Snoop Dogg teaming up with Martha Stewart; Frances Bean Cobain singing; the cost of tickets for Dessert Trip; the cost of a...
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Lyle & Jim: Lollapalooza
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the following: Lollapalooza's 25th Birthday; Guns N' Roses playing nicely; whether The Suicide Squad's Will Smith & Jared Leto are better suited for film or music; the random 32nd Birthday celebration of...
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Lyle & Jim: Yeezus & Swizzle
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss: The re-beefing of Kanye West and Taylor Swift; Prophets of Rage and Third Eye Blind attempting to shake things up at the RNC; Temple of the Dog's comeback; going against the wishes of Queen; Coldplay taking a trip…
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Lyle & Jim: Race in America
Returning from their three-week summer hiatus, Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss: Race in America; The Game & Snoop Dogg's peaceful sit-down with the LAPD; the outcome of the Led Zeppelin "Stairway To Heaven" copyright infringement case; Erykah Badu...
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Lyle & Jim: Orlando
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss: The historic tragedy in Orlando; the shooting death of Christina Grimmie; Led Zeppelin in court; Kanye West's arena tour; Hamilton winning big at the Tony Awards; Weird Al's accordion-shaped box set; The Deftones'...
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Lyle & Jim: The Greatest
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss: The pop-cultural and musical legacy of Muhammad Ali; Kanye West's surprise concert that never happened; Metallica's rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner"; Drake's chart dominance; the return of The Descendents; Axl...
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Lyle & Jim: Prophets of Rage
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss: The Rage Against The Machine/Public Enemy/Cypress Hill supergroup Prophets of Rage; AC/DC officially rescheduling make-up dates with Axl Rose as their frontman; Questlove paying tribute to Prince; Jack White making…
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Lyle & Jim: Supergroups, Misfits & Lemonade
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss: The Billboard Music Awards; Rage Against The Machine's latest supergroup; the passing of founding Beastie Boys member, John Berry; David Crosby's take on Neil Young's take on Donald Trump; Jay-Z rapping about…
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Lyle & Jim: Kiedis, Kesha, Pet Sounds
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss: Red Hot Chili Peppers cancelling a headlining set at the KROQ Weenie Roast due to Anthony Kiedis being taken to the hospital; Sinead O'Connor reported going missing; Kesha's record label not allowing her to perform…
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Lyle & Jim: Special Radiohead Bitch-Out Special!
On this Special Radiohead Bitch-Out Episode, Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1), well, bitch-out Radiohead for not tapping into the talents that gave the world The Bends and OK Computer; discuss the music video that didn't respect Meghan Trainor's "bass;" why...
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Lyle & Jim: Prince, Beyoncé & THE MEGA-CONCERT
This week Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) give their thoughts on the legacy of Prince; Beyonce's surprise album; the Desert Trip mega-bill (Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Roger Waters, and The Who); the serious allegations…
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Lyle & Jim: Stairway to Coachella
Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat, Caroline Records) and Jim Shearer (MTV/VH1) discuss the Music Headlines of the Week, which include: A recap of Coachella, Axl Rose joining AC/DC, Kanye West and Tidal being sued, The Black Keys vs. Steve Miller vs. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the many layers of the...
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NCAA Men's & Women's Finals & Wrestlemania 32
This week, in a podcast that is tight as Villanova's defense, I recap the NCAA Men's & Women's Basketball Finals, take a quick glance at The Masters, explaining why Tiger's absence is no biggie at all, and finish off the episode by talking about Wrestlemania, which has become too biggie.
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