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: CLP Teen Media Awards, Kelly Rottmund

March 18, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 03/18/2023: Coordinator of Teen Services Kelly Rottmund to discuss the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Teen Media Awards

Interview: World Affairs Council Youth Fellowship, Shawn Reming Jr.

March 18, 2023 – 7:50 am

From 03/18/2023: Shawn Reming Jr. from the World Affairs Council to discuss the 2023-2024 Youth Fellowship and Youth Board – applications due March 31st.

Youth Express: Flash Fiction Writing Contest, WPCTE

March 11, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 03/11/2023: The Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English (WPCTE) Flash Fiction Contest winners: Alexis Pawlowski (9, The Ellis School), Lyra Klinedinst (13, Avonworth Middle School), and Christian Gaertner (18, North Allegheny Senior High School).

Interview: Project Prom, Shelli Luchs

March 11, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 03/11/2023: Shelli Luchs to discuss Project Prom, a free prom dress boutique hosted by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Youth Express: Brandon Max

March 4, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 03/04/2023: Brandon Max, a 21-year old Internet influencer and SLB listener since childhood, sharing information about his its COOL to be different! program, reaching nearly 3 million followers.

Interview: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Prime Stage Theatre

March 4, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 03/04/2023: Prime Stage Theatre Company’s Wayne Brinda to discuss The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, running 3/3 through 3/12 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm.

Youth Express: Sara Woodside

February 25, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 02/25/2023: SLB Youth Advisory Council member Sara Woodside, (16, Ellis School) discussing how learning disabilities can affect students.

In Studio Pop-Up: The Global Switchboard

February 25, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 02/25/2023: Lais Alexander and Holly Hickling of The Global Switchboard with details on a new campaign for welcoming refugees and immigrants to the Pittsburgh.

Preview: Alumni Theater Company, Today’s World

February 25, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 02/25/2023: Antonio Allen (12th grade, The Neighborhood Academy) on his one act play to be performed as part of Alumni Theater Company’s Senior Project ’23. 

Youth Express: Cele Cerneka, Flute

February 18, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 02/18/2023: Cele Cerneka (12) of Canfield, Ohio shares musical selections on flute