Youth Expression Showcase

Our weekly radio program invites students in Grades K-12 to perform live on the air. Hear young musicians, singer/songwriters, photographers, writers, poets and other people who express themselves through the arts.

Oral History

SLB Radio’s Oral History Program connects teens with adult role models in their communities. Click here to listen.

Callers

Since 1978, The Saturday Light Brigade has broadcast LIVE spontaneous on-air phone calls from kids and adults as part of its Saturday morning radio program. Now you can hear some of the most memorable calls from people participating in on-air games and other participatory features or simply calling to tell us about something exciting.

Performance

Join us as we celebrate the original talent in our midst with these weekly archives of in-studio performances by regional and national musicians and artists. Folk, bluegrass, jazz, singer/songwriter, international, storytellers and more!

Interviews

Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

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Interview: Goat Fest, Kitty Vagley & Anna Zaniewski

July 23, 2022 – 7:20 am
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From 07/23/2022: Kitty Vagley and Anna Zaniewski preview Goat Fest hosted by FOSSPark at South Side Park (July 30 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at 2000 Julia Street and Arlington Ball Field).

Interview: Swissvale Edible Garden Tour, Miranda Crotsley

July 23, 2022 – 6:50 am
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From 07/23/2022: Miranda Crotsley of Swissvale Community Action Committee with details about the Swissvale Edible Garden Tour happening throughout Swissvale (7/23 from 10:00 AM – 4:30PM).

Crossroads Foundation Summer 2022

July 22, 2022 – 11:05 am

Scholars from Crossroads Foundation visited SLB’s Youth Media Center this summer to learn about podcast production and to create their own podcast pilot episodes.

Live Music: Slim Forsythe

July 16, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 07/16/2022: Live music and conversation with Slim Forsythe, who will perform at the Teamster Horsemen (PGH Chapter 40) Bike Run to support the Little Sisters of the Poor (2:00 PM on July 30 at the Grove at 395 Jack’s Run Road).

Interview: Mr. Messado’s School of Magic

July 16, 2022 – 8:20 am
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From 07/16/2022: Magician Mr. Messado on his School of Magic for the Young and the Young At Heart (every Sunday at 2:00 PM from 5/22 – 9/25 at Liberty Magic). 

Interview: Prison Book Project, Jodi Lincoln

July 16, 2022 – 7:50 am
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From 07/16/2022: Jodi Lincoln on the Pittsburgh Prison Book Project, a project of the Thomas Merton Center and The Big Idea Bookstore.

Interview: Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club, Shequaya Bailey

July 16, 2022 – 7:20 am
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From 07/16/2022: Shequaya Bailey on Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club and their upcoming events, including the marshalling of Geared Up & Grounded Bike Tour: Hill District with Grounded Strategies Pittsburgh (7/23 at 9:00 AM, Bakery Square). 

Live Music: Lounna

July 9, 2022 – 11:05 am
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From 07/09/2022: Live music and conversation with indie folk singer-songwriter …

In Studio Pop-Up: The Importance of Being Earnest, Pittsburgh Savoyards

July 9, 2022 – 8:35 am
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From 07/09/2022: Marsha Mayhak, Anna Gergerich, Jordan Hightower, and Rob Hockenberry of Pittsburgh Savoyards preview their production of The Importance of Being Earnest (July 15-17, 22-24 and 29-30 at Savoyards Studio Theatre, 523 Lincoln Ave, Bellevue PA). 

Interview: Carnegie Artswalk, Kate McGrady

July 9, 2022 – 8:20 am
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From 07/09/2022: Kate McGrady from Artsmiths of Pittsburgh on the Carnegie Artswalk (7/9 from 12:00 – 6:00 PM).