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Getting to Know the #1 Pizza Ranch Fan: Jason Halkias

By Gabe ZwierzynskiAndy McCray,

10 days ago

Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray talks with familiar faces around the Quad Cities in the Getting to Know Podcast.

Learn more about important people around our area and have a good time doing it. Each week will feature a new guest from restaurant owners, to area leaders, to Our Quad Cities News Staff.

In this episode hear from the world's biggest Pizza Ranch fan Jason Halkias. What led to his journey to visit every over 200 pizza ranch locations? Also hear about his journey with karaoke and singing the national anthem. How many TV appearances has he had? What's his favorite Pizza Ranch item?

To watch click the video above or catch it on the Our Quad Cities News + streaming app or YouTube Channel.

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