Media Multitasker John McIntire: Patch Spotlight

John McIntire has had a varied career as a TV reporter, as the founding host of the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel's "Night Talk," as a comedian and political commentator, as the host of "World's On Fire With John McIntire," which airs weekly on Facebook, and as a KDKA-AM talk show host. He's interviewed plenty of people, but what's he like when the tables are turned and someone interviews him? You're about to find out, dear reader. You're about to find out.

Favorite thing in Pittsburgh that no longer exists?

Three Rivers Stadium... a giant ugly ashtray to be sure, but great watching baseball memories. Plus they let you in free starting in the 8th inning! Not so at PNC.

Most recent book read?

"The Last Days of John Lennon." Spectacular story of rise of the Beatles. Spoiler alert: sad ending.

Movie you could watch any time?

"A League of Their Own. " Turns out there is crying in baseball.

Favorite pizza topping?

Sausage and pineapple. The anti-pineapple people are simply wrong.

Early bird or late-nighter?

Late-nighter. Early birds are for the worms.

Favorite Pittsburgh restaurant?

Cafe Raymond in the Strip. Fancy food yet you couldn't get any Yinzerier.

Favorite adult beverage?

Grey Goose and Grapefruit! Hey now!

Favorite Pittsburgh national celebrity, living or dead?

Cyril Wecht. There was a second gunman!

Favorite local sports mascot: Steely McBeam, Pirate Parrot or Iceburgh?

Pirate Parrot by far. How many mascots have a history of selling drugs?

What would people be surprised to know about you?

I voted for a Republican once. Once.