Best Locally-Focused Podcasts About Pittsburgh
There are several outlets for listening, downloading and enjoying podcasts within the Pittsburgh area, and each podcast is informative and a great way to hear and see what is happening in the city. Each selection is prepared on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, and the listener can either hear in real-time or choose to save the broadcast for a later date. The content is mostly free, and the audio files are in the mp3 format, which can be used on a mobile device with apps, web browser or iTunes.
Trib Live Radio Sportstalk
www.sportstalk.triblive.com
When you need instant information about Pittsburgh and an everyday fix on what's happening in the sports world, then listen to Sportstalk. The Pittsburgh area has intense pride in their sports teams, and information about the Pens, Pirates, Panthers and Steelers are always on the listening burner. The podcasts are maintained by a dedicated and experienced team of reporters that present comments about the teams, the city of Pittsburgh and all the events that take place in an area that is rich in cultural, educational and historical significance. Check the schedule on all types of sports for related issues and updates, and you can always listen live or subscribe to the TribLIVE Radio app on any Apple device.
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Positively Pittsburgh Live
www.talkshoe.com
If you're looking for information about Pittsburgh, then you should check out the podcasts from Joanne Quinn-Smith, who shares information about Pittsburgh each week. Each week she discusses a new topic that covers events, adventures, concerts, restaurants, news or just about anything in the Pittsburgh area. You have the opportunity to listen live or download the podcast at your convenience. You can listen to Joanne's live podcast on Talkshoe. If you choose to just listen to a recorded podcast, click on the orange or blue icon, then scan more broadcasts by clicking on the assigned sequential numbers.
Pittsburgh City Paper
www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh
Check out what is going on in the Pittsburgh area with the Friday–Sunday weekend version of activities, and get out and find something to do. The City Paper podcast is a great way to catch up on anything you may have missed. The podcasts are delivered by experienced hosts who are knowledgeable and will direct you where to go, what to do and the information about each venue. Just in case you don't know where to look, click on the CP Weekend Podcast from the tabs on the website. The Weekend Podcast keeps the pride of Pittsburgh at the forefront.
Marta On The Move
www.martaonthemove.com
Just as the name of the podcast suggests, Marta sure does move around and hop aboard for some tantalizing excursions in and around Pittsburgh. There are a myriad of categories to digest, and the conversations will help take you places, get tips on travel and keep you abreast of upcoming events. Marta seeks out interesting people and topics that involve the history, culture, news, venues and the adventures that are inherent with the Pittsburgh area.
90.5 WESA Celebrates: Inventing Pittsburgh
www.wesa.fm
If you're looking for a podcast that delivers valuable information about the past, present and future of Pittsburgh, then head on over to 90.5 WESA, which is Pittsburgh's NPR News Station. The podcasts can be found by either clicking on the topic or the listen control arrow. Listeners can also subscribe to the podcasts in iTunes and play the podcasts from there or on mobile devices. No matter which direction you may want to go, WESA has you covered for all the facts about education, culture, history, news and issues of life in Pittsburgh and adjoining neighborhoods.
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Gerry Cernicky is a retired health and physical education teacher with 36 years of experience. He is a former teacher of the year and a sports writer for the Vandergrift News. He delivers podcasts, and maintains a website and blog. He currently resides in Pittsburgh. His work can be found at Examiner.com.
