This show simply can’t ever end. I’m invested until every street has been covered.

@steelcitydahmer1462

4 жыл бұрын

No pothole unturned!

I have binged this entire neighborhoods series and I am just floored by how genuine, kind, and down to earth Pittsburgh people are. My grandmother was raised in Pittsburgh but unfortunately I have never had the pleasure of visiting there. But after watching this series, I'm high-key considering moving there. These videos are excellently made, and it's an absolute pleasure to see them.

@quaaaaaaaar

2 ай бұрын

bro i live in denver and mfs here are so passive aggressive and when i go to pittsburgh it's hella chill

This is such a beautiful series, I didn't think it was possible to lean so much about a city over a thousand miles away from me and still feel like I'm being welcomed into the fold. Keep it up, lots of love from Dallas

@MaxD.

4 жыл бұрын

We’d love to have you sometime!

@MrCzechTexan

4 жыл бұрын

@@MaxD. I'd love to stop by! It's been a dream of mine to ride Amtrak through the Appalachians in the autumn. If I ever get to do that I'll have to plan on staying a night (or two) in the city. Cheers!

@Elise__Mae

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrCzechTexan The Amtrak Pennsylvanian (Philly/Harrisburg/Pittsburgh) is an absolutely gorgeous train route. I've only done it in the spring, but wow, fall would be amazing. It only runs to Pittsburgh once each weekday in each direction, but SO worth it! It goes through so much forest, along so many riversides, and around Horseshoe Curve -- legendary.

@nickbakaj322

4 жыл бұрын

Here on the hill were welcoming we'd love to have you

@faiththeunknownbeing8126

4 жыл бұрын

It really is nice... I have a long distance relationship... And he finally visited me up here... And he fell in love with the city. We welcome u

I get strangely emotional during these episodes. The music, the laughs, the honesty, the filmmaking...15 minutes at a time...damn, man. Bottle this and inject it straight into my veins.

@daniellepruitt6581

4 жыл бұрын

N. Leonard Best comment

@afs04221

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I'm born and raised in Pittsburgh and would have never left if the Mills hadn't closed. It's a beautiful, honest, uplifting and raw look into what Pittsburgh really is. He turns me back into a 13 year old kid running those streets.

@faiththeunknownbeing8126

4 жыл бұрын

It makes u feel good. I agree so much

Imagine being in the middle of nowhere Alaska, but you grew up in Pittsburgh ....this channel is 6thousandonebillionpercent the best thing on youtube

I lived in Polish Hill from 2005-2009 -- 12:55 was my bedroom from 2007-2009. Teared up a little watching this -- Choosing to live in this neighborhood was the first real decision I feel like I got to make for myself as an "adult" at 22. Even though I haven't lived in Polish Hill (or PA, for that matter) in over 10 years, it'll always feel like my first home. :)

I was born and raised right outside of Pittsburgh in a small borough called Chalfant. I know you like steps, and I think you'd find a nice set there. Take the 69 (or P69) outbound and get off at Electric Ave. Walk up North Ave and you'll run into them. I'm living overseas now and these videos provide a sense of familiarity and comfort for me. I appreciate and love your work, Dean. Thank you.

@RonGavalik

4 жыл бұрын

My mother and I lived in Chalfant a few years. The house was on Parkway Ave., next to the black steps that come up from E. Pittsburgh.

@johnburrelljr5490

4 жыл бұрын

That's by East Pittsburgh

@shawn1326

4 жыл бұрын

I WAS born and raised in polishhill

I love the interviews. It makes me think that everybody in this city has an interesting story to tell, if we'd just be willing enough to listen.

I agree with the coffee shop dude... It's tiring seeing these old buildings ripped down for these look alike apartments... It's just annoying.

@tricatfilms6136

6 ай бұрын

that trashy vinyl flooring... they dump $50k of crap into old buildings and sell them on the back end for $100-$150k more. Killing affordable housing.

Never knew anything about Polish Hill before this. The Church is absolutely beautiful, and I can't even begin to imagine how much work of time, effort and finances that took to accomplish. People don't do that anymore, not to the extent they had to, without any choice then to get it done. The Pottery place looks so cool. I love the look of the place with the stone wall and big windows. Honestly, put a fire place for warmth and more ambiance and I could live there. The last home was great with all the wide open space and huge windows. But, the thing that surprised me the most was the guy in the coffee shop. I'm surprised he wouldn't be happy to see new apts coming in etc, because that would only increase his business. He and his wife must be really happy and comfortable with the way things are to not want to see that growth. Good for them. 👍

@nickliberto6583

3 жыл бұрын

Got married in that church in 1964. Moved away and out of state. Returned in 1988 and revisited. The Christmas midnight mass was an event. The decorations done by various parishoners and the chior was local people. Even folks that had moved ten or fifteen miles out of the city, would attend at Christmas. Wife isn't healthy enough to do that sort of late stuff anymore....but the memories are great. Thanks for featuring this neighborhood.

@tigergreg8

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickliberto6583 Sorry your wife isn't healthy enough to do what you and she would like, but better days and times are def ahead of you, I can promise you that. That must have been one beautiful wedding. Wishing you and your wife the best.

I lived at 3411 Flavian Street. Dead end of Polish Hill. Learned how to drive a manual transmission in that neighborhood! The steps at the end of the street were like another world! Overgrown with greenery like the damn rainforests!

@nickbakaj322

4 жыл бұрын

The hill truely is the greatest neighborhood I live in Wiggins street

i hope you then visit every neighborhood in the world

@conniecrawford5231

4 жыл бұрын

Joan Esperanza Our beloved Mr. Rogers says Pittsburgh has 100 neighborhoods! Plan to watch a lot! Welcome to our beloved ‘ Burgh!

Hi Dean, I love your videos. I live in Millvale Pa, and I think this is an awesome little borough, that deserves to be talked about. After the flood in 2004, Millvale, looked like a war zone, however everyone pulled together, and not only brought our little borough back , it is now better than it ever was. There are so many little shops, and restaurants, with more opening all the time. Mr Smalls, is always showcasing new talent, and I have to mention the "famous" French bakery , that has the most delicious treats!!!

Thank you including the map. I’m new to Pittsburgh, fortunately i’m familiar with Polish Hill because i’m in the strip.

Yunz are the rill dill, Mr. Bog. I got all misty during this video. Soul. Please keep ‘em coming. These videos are def. a permanent part of Pgh. history.

Dude, you've got lightning in a bottle with this series.

Dude I am from phila. Pittsburgh is like a second home for us my daughter has been going to children's hospital there for a few years now I love pitt reminds me of home with the people , hard working town , when we are there and my little girl feels good we explore around .GREAT CHANNEL I watched all your stuff !! Hope to run into you when I am out there some time ..

I just discovered your channel. I grew up in Polish Hill and it has really changed since my day. I attended Immaculate Heart of Mary grade school, lived right next to what is now Gooski's growing up. I now reside in Manchester, another neighborhood that you have covered. I occasionally drive thru the old neighborhood and reminisce. What I noticed is that in my youth the ball field, West Penn, pool and basketball courts were constantly filled. Now they are barren the majority of the time. Thanks for your series. Good stuff.

I left PGH about 10 years ago now (by this august actually), and I have to say, watching these with my wife has been a wonderful experience, and certainly a nice trip back. I'll be visiting in late June, and i'm happy to be able to visit the places you've highlighted in your videos. Also, if Tony Bourdain was still here, he'd be proud of ya. You are fantastic.

Great series! You capture the soul of Da Burgh.

Love your videos so much man! I'm a KZread content creator moving from the UK to Pittsburgh in about 2 weeks! You're helping me prepare so much!

I go to the casino in Pittsburgh all the time. I live in Northeast Ohio. Somehow all that brought me to this great channel.

@daniellepruitt6581

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Sukosd Hi Chris, I just started working at Rivers casino and I used to work at Hollywood Gaming in Austintown! I am right near Northeast Ohio, the border of PA.

DEAN! You’re a legend bro, you make me miss home more and more 🖤💛

Another great episode. Just two things I want to add. 1. That church is beautiful. I would love to see the interior for myself someday. 2. It's funny how punk moves around the city looking for cheap rent. Back in the late `1990's it was centered in Oakland on Chesterfield. Now, it's Polish Hill. When I hit 60 in twenty years I wonder where the epicenter will be then?

@INNO222

4 жыл бұрын

You're not from Greenfield are you?

I think about Gooskis' wings every single day and miss the area dearly. Love the series, keep it up!

@archenema6792

4 жыл бұрын

"This is what happens when you add gold dust to your chicken feed." Or something like that. ;)

Nice visual tip-of-the-hat to Iron City Brewing's Polish Hill brew at 1:12 and 7:43 :)

Used to ride the bowl all the time.. loved that spot.

A great KZreadr, my favorite city on the planet and the one i call home.. and a really great early Sunday morning upload, Today is lit👌🏽

hey dean i live in pittsburgh and im in love with the city and your videos. i currently love in penn township but i’m from penn hills and have family in greenfield and oakland so i’m pretty intertwined with the city and your videos do a great justice to the city and neighborhoods i can easily see you with thousands more subscribers very soon. you’re like the casey neistat off pittsburgh

Excellent series. The Polish Hill episode is one of your best imho, but they are all great. It would be nice to see episodes from Braddock, Wilmerding, Sewickley, Swissvale, Squirrel Hill and Point Breeze (I know, all East side). Thanks.

Dean everything about your film/video making is so great. You are an amazing story teller, incredible videographer, editor and music supervisor.

Polish hill is awesome! It reminds me of Austin 15 years ago.

I 100% love how this series is put together. Voices of real people, snippets of their lives, no rush, no bs, no sales. Very cool edit, too - good flow, good pace, but still very informative, etc. Thank you for doing these. Makes me want to come to the city and check it out one day! (Also - What is this shot on?)

Shout out to the guy on Brereton who's bastard dogs woke me up barking at 5:15am everyday while he waddled down to the corner to buy a paper. Nice neighborhood otherwise that feels the most like a little village out of all of the neighborhoods that feel like little villages. "Higgaldy piggaldy" is apt.

My moms side was all from polish hill and Lawrenceville. Many weddings and funerals in that chirch. Most worked at iron city brewery. I remember going to icp for family days as a kid. Could probably do a entire episode there! They said they used to get drunk for free on lunch lol.

Best episode yet Dean. We are looking forward every week and enjoying your work! Keep it up!!

Ive lived in Sq. Hill my whole life, not a city in the world like it! But Polish Hill was always a second home to me with our family business there! Love the content!

These are so well done and it’s great to witness your craft growing as you go.

Love your channel! I can't wait to go home to Pittsburgh this year ❤

Love the content i see you getting big man when i found your channel it was around 4k or so just in a few months over 12k keep it up it's good to see more Pittsburgh people in the KZread Community

Yesss I LOVE polish hill👏👏👏 fantastic job as always!!!

These are addictive! I get excited to see where you go next! Your editing skills get better with each video.You are highly underrated and deserve some recognition for these videos. Well done, man!

Born and grew up in Bethel Park, married and moved to Richland Township -South Hills and North Hills suburban girl her- have always loved the people of Pittsburgh ! Go black and gold !

Loving these vids man. Superb quality. I live in Troy Hill. Can't wait for that one.

The intros to the videos are my favorite thing on planet Earth

Dean Bog head banging on fire escapes is my spirit animal

These pieces are terrific! Keep up the good work.

Pure artistry.

Man, oh man. Your sh*# is the best! I am thoroughly enjoying living vicariously through these profiles. Cheers from Tokyo!

Also thanks for not making this vid all about gooskis! A long time ago it was that bar that put on it was "all accepting" but if you werent wearing the punk uniform of the week the needle fell off the record when you walked in...dead silence-til you pulled out your official punk id..AKA- ordered a pbr, lit a lucky strike, and draped your punk patched jean jacket across your bar stool...

@archenema6792

4 жыл бұрын

Your user pic looks like Lucy van Sickle in her younger days. ;)

The production just keeps getting better and better!

These videos are great. Glad u came up in my feed. Keep it up, hopefully the KZread gods dont shadow ban you

I drive through polish hill on my commute to the strip every day. Thanks for this, makes me appreciate the commute.

Dean, once again I can’t wait to see the movies you’ll direct in the future. I am a nurse that’s worked at Allegheny general, lived on mount Washington and now work in Morgantown wv. I appreciate your work and hope when you direct movies in the future you make them all in Pittsburgh.

Well done! My favorite video of the week!

As always beautiful work my friend

These vids are great. Well done and thank you.

Greetigs and salutations. My name is Jo, and im a born and raised pittsburgher like many people who watch this. Though I love more in the South Fayette area, I still hold the city super damn close to heart. Thank you for shinnin some lovely light on our weird little city!

Thank you so much for posting this... will be moving back to Polish Hill soon and hope to call it home for quite sometime. Spent so many years in South Oakland. Always loved the people of Polish Hill. I'm huge into the artsy self-sufficient niche. If you decide to do a sequel definitely reach out. I have a few places YOU MUST see (one of them you were directly in front of lol).

Another excellent video!

Great series, always great videos. Keeps you entertained. Good shit dean👍🏻

I love your videos, I was about to move into polish hill until my roommates backed out. Hope to get there soon

I noticed that Dean Bog mentioned that he was from New Jersey. I am too and I frequently went to the Colony diner in Caldwell - which is now the Caldwell diner - I love the Pittsburgh area and have thought of returning there one day -

CONTENT IS AWESOME! Keep doing what you're doing!

You rock! Love your episodes and love Polish Hill!

When the intro becomes this seasons hottest new crime thriller show 😂😂😂. Another great episode Dean!

I love your videos. I do public restroom reviews in our area that I was even on the news for in 2018! Keep up the amazing work. I’d love to see parts of Beaver County too eventually!

@leisure057blank3

4 жыл бұрын

@Vic Marrotti rofl

@archenema6792

4 жыл бұрын

Public restroom reviews? Have you reviewed the one on top of Schenley Park? They say Kordell Stewart loved that one. ;)

Passed that church a million times, first time to see the inside. Very nice! Never saw a church filled with Christmas trees before.

been to Pitt once 1990 in August, nice trip, friend of mine lived there over 30 yrs.-- no complaints from him

Love seeing your iconic helmet around town!

I remember apartment hunting years ago and I went into Kaiber I think? It had like a record shop on the upper floors and had kick ass band shirts.

Grew up on Polish Hill from 1975-1987. We were blessed with the Most beautiful church I’ve ever seen. I literally grew up inside Gooskies since my mom worked there. Great people, musicians, artists and boy we had crazy ass drug addicts too that taught me how to use my head and never turn into a Polish Hill heroin attack. Man I miss the pierogies

Don’t let the political BS or fear stop you from doing these! You killed these

Most underrated series on KZread.

Your whole bike trail from oakland to polish hill is my commute to work everyday, work in the strip district right after the little bridge! It def is a crusty alleyway.

For future episodes you should show where the neighborhood you are in is located like have a shot where it zooms in on a map. Just a suggestion i don’t know just was thinking about that. Great video’s absolutely love these. Found these videos the other day and Binge watched all in one day. Keep it up!

Hey Dean, been staying at my buddies place in North shore, by mattress factory. Really not sure what the area or neighborhood is but I see housing everywhere with unique colors and Randyand to center the area. Thought maybe you could do a video there soon. I would love it and I think with your editing and filming skills, even a tour of the mattress factory or shots from it, would make a great one. Love the show, thanks.

Every sunday I wait for your video to post and watch while I eat my breakfast lol

@awakenedjudah3678

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

Being from Jersey I'm curious how you've moved here and find/found all this great information & history about the Burgh !? This cant ever end Dean ! I'm way too into your videos. . ...

Love your channel! You should do Westwood/West end. ❤️

😀Are you going to do any video of McKeesport and Duquesne ?!?! 😀

I live about half an hour outside of the city. Love these episodes

so beautiful, thank you

Dean, wish you can link a playlist of all the songs you use in the series! Love the work!

Looking for a new hood ..Dean lead the way

Yay!! Coolest and best videos ever 😊

Amazing!!!

You really know how to tell a story. I would watch a documentary on anything you filmed.

Well done.

The church made me tear up. So beautiful

I live in New Orleans but I went to school in Pittsburgh and I gotta say I love that city. I lived on Western Ave. near 3 rivers stadium on the Northside. I miss that place.

the rock room was good times🍻

So damn good.

AWE HELL YEAH DEAN!!!!!!

nicely done

Hey, Dean! Great channel! May I make a recommendation? The North Side. It’s where all the fancy steel baron families had their summer homes, but then they all moved out and the neighborhood went into a more dangerous phase then over the past 15 years or so started being revitalized. This is just my perception that I’ve come to casually learning about it. I’m not an expert, but it could be worth checking out?

@Nunyabisnatch

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Dean’s video on Manchester!

Dean have you considered live streaming once in a while? It would be fun to watch you live in the neighborhoods and people could also super chat or pay pal you! Shout out to " the hollow" 😂❤

@Elise__Mae

4 жыл бұрын

Anita, there is additional footage and features via the Patreon account.

@Anita_Backrub

4 жыл бұрын

@@Elise__Mae Thanks! I figured as much but also if he live streams people will super chat or pay pal him money for the channel as well. It's a great way for creators to raise funds.

@Anita_Backrub

4 жыл бұрын

@@Elise__Mae Is there an email for Dean? I work in the Strip District at the oldest LGBTQ bar in the city and if he does the area we would love to have him

@Elise__Mae

4 жыл бұрын

@@Anita_Backrub Dean has mentioned that he will keep up with messages on his Patreon account. Also, Patreon supporters vote on which neighborhood will be next.

Love your work! Can you go to the City of Duquesne?

That church looked magical ! Straight outta some Harry Potter shit! Man I’d go to church on Christmas just for that church!!

I'm just gonna come out and say it, Polish Hill is too much hill.

@archenema6792

4 жыл бұрын

That would be okay if it was south, east or west facing. But as it's north facing, it gets the least sunlight of any part of the Burgh.