Just a Couple Kids
A couple kids from Pittsburgh, Tony Griffith & Ryan Herbinko, chatting about all things political in the region...but deviating from time to time.
Episodes
79 episodes
The Comeback is Always Greater than the Setback
Your boys are back kicking some knowledge about the 2024 Primary Races in Allegheny County, as well as life updates & our normal ridiculousness.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:38:49
Jill Beck, Democratic Nominee for PA Superior Court
The Kids have expanded their horizons and are going statewide on this episode. Representing Allegheny County, we have the well-versed and experienced Jill Beck to chat about her background, as well as what goes on in Harrisburg with the Superio...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:19:13
Matt Dugan, Democratic Nominee for District Attorney
Probably the most prolific guest of the pod, the man who has polarized the District Attorney race, Matt Dugan talks shop with the Kids. We chat about his upbringing and the very influential time he spent in Allegheny County rising the ranks of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:36:37
Erica Rocchi Brusselars, Democratic Nominee for County Treasurer
The Kids come at you with a brand new guest, our Democratic Nominee for Treasurer, Erica Rocchi Brusselars. From her upbringing in California to her collegiate time in Oakland, then off to Mississippi for teaching, and then back to Pittsburgh t...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:58:02
Patrick Sweeney, Democratic Nominee for Court of Common Pleas
We need a few big wins this fall, so we're back to give you all the deets about the Democratic Candidates for the 2023 General Election. First stop is with a friendly face, who's making his return to the podcast, Mr. Patrick Sweeney. We chat ab...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:58:47
The WAYYY Post-Primary Recap
Ryan pulled his weight for once and reeled in two great guests to discuss the aftermath of the May Primary. The Kids are joined by the Northside Cowboy, himself, Chris Rosselot and All-Things-Politics, political strategist Miss Erin Wise. In ad...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:39:59
Primary Election Day '23
Surprise, we made it just in time with your Primary Election Preview Episode. We discuss 'em all, front to back and side to side. Whoever you vote for, just make sure you show up and vote!
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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2:04:05
Primary Updates & News with Mr. Darren Johnson
On The Kids' latest podcast, Darren Johnson, their professional associate joins to discuss county-wide politics, as well as gun reform and twice impeached and once indicted former president, Donald J. Trump. What makes this discussion unique is...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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2:06:57
Post-ACDC Endorsements
The Kids break down all of the countywide endorsement results, as well as the variables for every candidate to cross the finish line first in May.Disclaimer: I know, we're late and news has happened since. However, Tony's busy during ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:47:02
County Endorsement Predictions
With the Allegheny County Democratic Endorsement Candidate List locked in, the Kids discuss the field and who they believe will capture the endorsement next month.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:31:02
'22 General Election Recap feat. Chris Rosselot, the Northside Cowboy
The Kids are joined by their good friend from across the river to discuss all of the general election happenings.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:49:22
2022 General Election Special
Because we're not Beyonce or Taylor Swift, the dramatic, cloaked in darkness, early morning drop won't get as much attention as we'd like. It's all good, we hope we made your day (for the 17 of you who do listen). Now, go vote!
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:34:26
Ben Bright
Former Washington County Democratic Chairman and Candidate for County Controller, Ben Bright brings an insight to the pod that we haven't seen. His experience and travel up and down the western side of Pennsylvania shows a perspective of what i...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:44:22
Mayor Rob Falce
The Kids go into no man's land and reeled in one of Ryan's neighbors from Munhall, Mayor Rob Falce. Great conversation about local government and Falce's career in both Allegheny County and in his own neighborhood.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:34:24
Councilwoman Mandy Steele
This week the Kids have a candidate spotlight with Democratic Candidate for District 33 State Representative, Mandy Steele. She brings a very diverse background to the forum where the kids talk about stormwater management, farming, and cl...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:37:09
Mayor Ryan O'Donnell
Small town mayor with big-time plans and accomplishments! The Kids have Mayor O'Donnell on the show this week to discuss political rivals, Android phones, daily life, and much more!
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:25:58
Patrick Sweeney
A lifelong community advocate and incredible public defender, Patrick Sweeney is the epitome of what we look for in leadership. Pat discusses his roots crisscrossing the Commonwealth, but finally returning to the Burgh. We also delve into his r...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:19:34
Just the Kids... Thanks Ryan
The Kids have a full lineup of news for you from local to state and even some Federal talk. We discuss the pay raises on city council, along with the upcoming state house races and redistricting. Additionally, the Kids chat about taxes, Supreme...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:05:45
The Kids are Back
Invigorated after some time off from the pod (and one another) the Kids have laid out the landscape for the 2022 election cycle from local to state and back. Plus, some insight on how szn 2 is panning out!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:05:24
SZN 1 Wrap Up
The Kids take a trip down memory lane on the last episode of Season 1. A lot of chatting between Tony & Ryan regarding guests, moments, and the strenuous relationship of making a podcast.
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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1:12:23
Deep Breakdown of the General Election
The Kids brought the Senior Advisor, Sean Harrington back to the show to break everything down statewide and local. Giving us some much-needed answers as to how everything panned out a few weeks ago.
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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1:15:46
Post-Election Summary
So the Kids took an unplanned, extended vaca after the election, but we're back to fill you in on everything that happened from a local, regional, and statewide perspective. Also, they discuss the future of the region after the results of Novem...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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53:32
Magistrate Madness feat. Hilary Wheatley Taylor, Leah Williams-Duncan & Nick Martini
The Kids wanted to make sure to keep it local and that's what they did with three candidates for the first rung of the judicial system in Allegheny County, district magistrate. Although there are many MDJ races going on throughout the region, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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1:31:54