
Fried Jumbo
“Fried Jumbo” talks with those interesting people we have all met in our lives. What are the stories these characters have about lessons learned growing up, neighborhood friends, first loves, sports, activities, parents, economic situations, religious traditions, tragic events, and all the unusual moments and experiences that made them who they are today. Hear how different people grew up and the stories they have to tell.
Episodes
54 episodes
Mike Kemp: Heads vs. Reds
On this week's episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs spends some time talking with McKeesport legend Mike Kemp. They discuss the antics that Mike and his friends shared during their days playing basketball, baseball, football and murder board at the Lin...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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34:23

Bob Weaver: Art Attack!
On this episode of the Fried Jumbo Podcast, Dubs and Whiz Kid continue their chat with local artist Bob Weaver. Bob shows off some of his amazing artwork, and explains his creative process that leads to such masterpieces. If you want to see Bob...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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28:54

Bob Weaver: The Value of Great Teaching
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and the Whiz Kid chat with local artist Bob Weaver about how art shaped his life. He shares stories about how he helped his students build confidence and find their passions through artistic expression, duri...
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47:41

Jim Wexell: An NFL Quarterback Conversation
On this bonus episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and Chickenhawk have a pre-NFL Draft discussion with Pittsburgh sports writer Jim Wexell about the current Steelers quarterback situation. We also discuss the Steelers history with missing out on some ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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24:12

Jim Wexell: Six Books and Counting!
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and Chickenhawk chat with local Pittsburgh sports author Jim Wexell about his experiences chronicling the lives of Steelers stars Jack Lambert and Troy Polamalu, as well as his upcoming book on the late, gre...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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36:14

Jim Wexell: The Steelers Scholar!
On this episode, Dubs and Chickenhawk talk with Norwin legend Jim Wexell about his passion for bringing sports to life through his fantastic writing. Jim shares some great memories and stories that set him on the course for a wonderful writing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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43:08

Don Cambridge: The Duke of Duquesne University
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs talks with Baldwin native Don Gambridge about his time playing basketball with NBA legend Norm Nixon and a cast of other characters at Duquesne University. Don also shares some great stories about trai...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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28:33

Don Gambridge: Baldwin Born & Raised
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs sits down with his buddy from Baldwin, the legendary Don Gambridge, aka Little Gumby, aka Chicken Gumbo, aka Hedley Lamarr. They chat about Don's childhood living on a dead end street in Baldwin, and how he ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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37:50

Matt Knizner and Penn State Football
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and substitute host Luke "Whiz Kid" Fleming talk with Hempfield legend Matt Knizner about his obsession with playground basketball, his pathway to high school football, and playing for Joe Paterno at Penn St...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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35:32

David Smith: The US Senior Open, and All About Augusta
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs & Chickenhawk talk with Warren, PA legend David Smith about some of the challenges that the Newport Country Club presented during the 2024 US Senior Open Event. In addition, we discuss all the beauty and...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:23

David Smith Qualifies for the US Senior Open
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and Chickenhawk talk with local golfing legend David Smith about growing up in Warren, PA, playing college golf at Westminster University, and ultimately qualifying for the United States Senior Open.
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28:55

Max McDowell: Professional Baseball Player
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs and Chickenhawk talk with pro baseball player Max McDowell about the lessons that he has learned during his sports career. The daily approach needed at the personal level was shocking to hear, but understand...
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35:41

Mark Simon: The Irwin Boys' Spring Break!
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs & Chickenhawk talk with Mark Simon about playing Immaculate Conception basketball, neighborhood football against Larmer and Sheridan Terrace, and traveling to Fort Lauderdale, FL, for Spring Break in 198...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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28:12

Mark Simon: North Irwin Legend
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, Dubs & Chickenhawk sit down with Mark Simon to discuss the North Irwin Pond and playground activities, the hide and seek games with North Irwin's top cop Bernie, and Genuine Tool's journey to the top of NCAA'...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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32:18

Story Time: Sunken Treasure???
On this episode of Fried Jumbo, the Irwin Boys find sunken treasure, meet Jaws, and Dubs eats his own tongue!
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26:10

Story Time: The Irwin Boys Go To Hollywood!
On this episode, “the whiz kid” Luke Fleming sits in for Chidkenhawk while he recovers from the flu. He and Dubs discuss the summer of 1985, where the Irwin boys overcome the 26% unemployment rate in Pittsburgh by traveling to Hollywood, Florid...
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34:00

David Farina: Around the World and Back (to McKeesport!)
On this episode of the Fried Jumbo Podcast, Dubs and Chickenhawk continue their chat with Olympian slugger David Farina. They discuss his travels to Italy and Japan, as well as the sporting scene back home.
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36:15

David Farina: From McKeesport, PA, to the Olympic Games!
Dubs and Chickenhawk talk to McKeesport legend Dave Farina about growing up playing baseball and basketball, heading off to Ohio University on a baseball scholarship, then making his way to Italy to play professional ball. They even discuss one...
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37:58

Eli Diacopoulos: The Power of Active Listening
Dubs and Chickenhawk chat with Eli Diacopoulos about his favorite Pirates and Steelers members from the '79 "City of Champions" drive. They also talk about how important active listening is in today's society, and remembering phone numbers the ...
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28:03

Eli Diacopoulos: Growing Up Greek
On this episode of the Fried Jumbo podcast, Dubs and Chickenhawk talk to Eli Diacopoulos about his immigration from Karpathos to Weirton, West Virginia. He brings up his family's Greek restaurant, playing center for his football team, and his p...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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36:40
