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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 show is bound to entertain.
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Episodes
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A Quick Update - Looking For The Helpers
Mar 19, 2020·5m - 2
The Spanish Flu of 1918 And Looking Toward The Future
Hidden gemBy October 20, 1918, Pittsburgh recorded one infection every 90 seconds and one death every 15 minutes.
Mar 12, 2020·41m·2 clips - 3
Tetralogy Of Tales - The Meteor That Nearly Destroyed Pittsburgh And More!
Hidden gemA 500-ton meteor exploded above Pittsburgh in 1938, breaking Shadyside windows and nearly destroying the city.
Mar 5, 2020·33m·2 clips - 4
Tales Of Olde Allegheny City
Hidden gemJohn Brashear painted flower boxes, police call boxes, fire alarms, and mailboxes until federal officials threatened imprisonment.
Feb 27, 2020·51m·2 clips - 5
Odds And Ends
Hidden gemMount Pleasant replaced the name Hell Town after citizens burned a devil effigy in the town square.
Feb 20, 2020·47m·2 clips - 6
Pittsburgh’s African American History with guest JaQuay Edward Carter
Hidden gemBenjamin Richards was Pittsburgh’s richest African American man and Allegheny County’s largest landholder in 1788.
Feb 13, 2020·1h 16m·2 clips - 7
KDKA Radio March To 100 With Program Director Jim Graci
The episode discusses the 100th anniversary of commercial radio and its significance, with a focus on Pittsburgh's role.
Feb 6, 2020·48m - 8
Raising the Jolly Roger with special guest Greg Brown
Hosts interview Pittsburgh Pirates announcer Greg Brown about his record tenure and Pittsburgh sports history.
Jan 30, 2020·1h 23m - 9
KDKA Radio March To 100 With Robert Mangino
The hosts discuss their year-long project exploring Pittsburgh history events from a two-week window.
Jan 23, 2020·1h 1m - 10
Pittsburgh’s Romeo & Juliet – The Most Infamous Jail Break in History
Jan 16, 2020·1h 5m - 11
Trilogy of Tales: Forgotten Pittsburghers
Jan 9, 2020·1h 2m - 12
An Odd Thank You : Looking Ahead To 2020
Jan 2, 2020·6m - 13
A Trilogy Of Christmas Tales
Dec 20, 2019·51m - 14
The Magic of Pittsburgh with Lee Terbosic
The host interviews a magician planning to recreate a Houdini stunt in Pittsburgh on its 100th anniversary.
Dec 12, 2019·50m - 15
A Visit From Santa!
Dec 5, 2019·45m - 16
The Street Art of Pittsburgh With Jeremy Raymer
An interview with Pittsburgh artist Jeremy Raymer about his work and connection to the city's odd history.
Nov 27, 2019·40m - 17
The Islands Of Pittsburgh
Nov 21, 2019·35m - 18
A Trilogy Of Tales
Nov 14, 2019·37m - 19
KDKA Radio: The March To 100 Begins - With Guest Larry Richert
Nov 7, 2019·19m - 20
2019 Odd Halloween Spooktacular
Oct 31, 2019·1h 11m - 21
Pittsburgh's Book of Worlds Firsts
Oct 24, 2019·1h 1m - 22
Halloween with Mike Pintek
The hosts introduce a Halloween-themed episode about Pittsburgh's odd history, beginning with a story from 2015 at KDKA Studios.
Oct 17, 2019·57m - 23
Ghosts, And Other Paranormal Activities
Oct 10, 2019·42m - 24
Pittsburgh's Role During The Civil War
Oct 3, 2019·56m - 25
What's In A Name - Part III
Sep 26, 2019·49m - 26
John Brashear – The Man Who Loved the Stars
Sep 5, 2019·54m - 27
The Fearless And Famous Nellie Bly
Aug 28, 2019·52m - 28
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing & the Trial of the Century
Aug 22, 2019·41m - 29
Raise It - Voice Of The Pirates Greg Brown Part 2
Aug 15, 2019·30m - 30
Sports Broadcast History With Pirates' Voice Greg Brown - Part One
This episode explores the history of baseball broadcasting, focusing on the first game broadcast in 1921 by Harold Arlen in Pittsburgh.
Aug 8, 2019·30m - 31
There Will Be Blood - The Great Railroad Riots Of 1877
Aug 1, 2019·27m - 32
The Gentle Genius Of George Westinghouse - Part 2
Jul 25, 2019·36m - 33
The Gentle Genius Of George Westinghouse - Part 1
Jul 18, 2019·27m - 34
Pittsburgh's First Museum and An Infamous Street Preacher
Jul 11, 2019·38m - 35
Behind Every Man Is A Great And Better Woman
Jul 5, 2019·31m - 36
Pittsburgh Oddcast With Special Guest Mayor Bill Peduto
The hosts interview Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto about his background, interest in history, and path to becoming mayor.
Jun 27, 2019·39m - 37
History's Biggest Names Loved Pittsburgh!
Jun 20, 2019·35m - 38
Johnny Appleseed Is No Myth And He Lived In Pittsburgh
Jun 13, 2019·29m - 39
George Washington - He Stayed Here!
Jun 6, 2019·30m - 40
Pittsburgh's Worst Floods Of All Time
May 30, 2019·29m - 41
What's In A Name - The Sequel!
May 22, 2019·37m - 42
True Crime - Pittsburgh's Most Unusual And Sensational Murders
May 16, 2019·30m - 43
What's In A Name - Where Do All Those Names Around Pittsburgh Come From?
May 9, 2019·37m - 44
Pittsburgh - Birthplace of Professional Hockey
May 2, 2019·27m - 45
Pittsburgh - The Real Birthplace Of Aviation
Apr 25, 2019·33m - 46
April 10, 1845 - The Worst Disaster In Pittsburgh History
Apr 18, 2019·26m - 47
Pittsburgh's Strangest Stories - 1787 Clickbait
Apr 11, 2019·32m - 48
Prehistoric Pittsburgh - Land Of Giants
Apr 4, 2019·27m