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The Pittsburgh Oddcast

The Pittsburgh Oddcast is dedicated to exploring all of the odd, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost to time. With intriguing & curious discoveries into Pittsburgh lore, this sho... Read more

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What's In A Name - Where Do All Those Names Around Pittsburgh Come From?

What's In A Name - Where Do All Those Names Around Pittsburgh Come From?

In this episode of the Pittsburgh Oddcast, we dive deep into the meaning behind the names of ‘Diondega’, I mean, Pittsbu... Read more

9 May 2019

36mins

Ranked #2

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The Islands Of Pittsburgh

The Islands Of Pittsburgh

The history behind our Rivers and the events that have taken place along its shores have been widely known however, the ... Read more

21 Nov 2019

35mins

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April 10, 1845 - The Worst Disaster In Pittsburgh History

April 10, 1845 - The Worst Disaster In Pittsburgh History

The 10th of April, 1845 - a date that was supposed to live in infamy in the hearts and minds of all Pittsburghers. How s... Read more

18 Apr 2019

26mins

Ranked #4

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A Trilogy Of Tales

A Trilogy Of Tales

There are thousands of tales from Pittsburgh's past that become lost to time.From heroes on the Monongahela to a disaste... Read more

14 Nov 2019

36mins

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Trilogy of Tales: Forgotten Pittsburghers

Trilogy of Tales: Forgotten Pittsburghers

Pittsburgh has been the home to hundreds of thousands of unique individuals over the course of its history. There are ma... Read more

9 Jan 2020

1hr 2mins

Ranked #6

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Pittsburgh's Role During The Civil War

Pittsburgh's Role During The Civil War

In one of the darkest times in American history, Pittsburgh played a major role in the Civil War.From the manufacturing ... Read more

3 Oct 2019

56mins

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True Crime - Pittsburgh's Most Unusual And Sensational Murders

True Crime - Pittsburgh's Most Unusual And Sensational Murders

Did you know that the only American ever arrested and accused of being the notorious ‘Jack the Ripper’ once lived in Pit... Read more

16 May 2019

30mins

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Pittsburgh's Book of Worlds Firsts

Pittsburgh's Book of Worlds Firsts

What does Bingo, Aluminum, Movie Theaters, Gas Stations & Pro Sports have in common? The all had their origins in #P... Read more

24 Oct 2019

1hr

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Pittsburgh's First Museum and An Infamous Street Preacher

Pittsburgh's First Museum and An Infamous Street Preacher

We are all familiar with the great museums around Pittsburgh, but did it all begin with the Carnegie? In this episode of... Read more

11 Jul 2019

38mins

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A Trilogy Of Christmas Tales

A Trilogy Of Christmas Tales

There are so many wonderful tales in Pittsburgh’s holiday past, it was hard to pick just three of them to share. Nonethe... Read more

20 Dec 2019

50mins

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Pittsburgh - Birthplace of Professional Hockey

Pittsburgh - Birthplace of Professional Hockey

Think you know Pittsburgh Hockey history? Hockey didn’t just begin here with the Penguins. Hockey has been continually p... Read more

2 May 2019

26mins

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The Gentle Genius Of George Westinghouse - Part 1

The Gentle Genius Of George Westinghouse - Part 1

George Westinghouse was not alone a great inventor, but also an amazing organizer, and above all, a visionary.It is hard... Read more

18 Jul 2019

27mins

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2019 Odd Halloween Spooktacular

2019 Odd Halloween Spooktacular

From tales of ghostbusting, to horrors along a haunted road, what makes a “ghost story” so fascinating?In this final “Ha... Read more

31 Oct 2019

1hr 11mins

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Ghosts, And Other Paranormal Activities

Ghosts, And Other Paranormal Activities

In this episode of the #PittsburghOddcast we decided to share some of our own tales of the macabre, the origins of the n... Read more

10 Oct 2019

41mins

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Pittsburgh Oddcast With Special Guest Mayor Bill Peduto

Pittsburgh Oddcast With Special Guest Mayor Bill Peduto

In this week’s episode of the #PittsburghOddcast, we had the opportunity to sit down and talk about the history of our g... Read more

27 Jun 2019

38mins

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Behind Every Man Is A Great And Better Woman

Behind Every Man Is A Great And Better Woman

In this episode of the Pittsburgh Oddcast, we bring on special guest, Gloria Forouzan to discuss the importance of femal... Read more

5 Jul 2019

30mins

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The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing & the Trial of the Century    

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing & the Trial of the Century    

In this episode we dig deep into the stories of the individuals who would unwillingly take part in one of the most infam... Read more

22 Aug 2019

40mins

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There Will Be Blood - The Great Railroad Riots Of 1877

There Will Be Blood - The Great Railroad Riots Of 1877

“There Will Be Blood” - the Great Railroad Strike of 1877On July 21 1877, the height of the Railroad Riots reached its p... Read more

1 Aug 2019

27mins

Ranked #19

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KDKA Radio: The March To 100 Begins - With Guest Larry Richert

KDKA Radio: The March To 100 Begins - With Guest Larry Richert

KDKA Radio: The March To 100The Saga of KDKA and the Birth of Radio – Part 1In this first episode of what will be an ong... Read more

7 Nov 2019

18mins

Ranked #20

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Pittsburgh - The Real Birthplace Of Aviation

Pittsburgh - The Real Birthplace Of Aviation

In this episode of the Pittsburgh Oddcast, we dive deep into the story of a man who overcame all odds to achieve what so... Read more

25 Apr 2019

33mins

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