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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Youth Express: Jordyn Walker Poetry

August 6, 2022 – 10:05 am
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From 08/06/2022: Poet Jordyn Walker (Grade 11, Westinghouse Arts Academy) who recently attended the Youth Writers Camp (May 2022) at August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

Interview: Shiloh Farm Open House, Ryan Walsh

August 6, 2022 – 8:20 am

From 08/06/2022: Ryan Walsh on Grow Pittsburgh and their upcoming Shiloh Farm Open House (8/9 from 3-6pm at 7209 Thomas Blvd).

Interview: 3rd Avenue Folk & Arts Festival, Melody Tisinger

August 6, 2022 – 7:50 am
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From 08/06/2022: Melody Tisinger of Bottleworks on their 3rd Avenue Folk & Arts Festival (August 5 – 7 at 411 3rd Avenue, Johnstown PA). 

Interview: Disability Pride Pittsburgh, Matt Berwick

July 23, 2022 – 8:20 am
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From 07/23/2022: Matt Berwick on the first annual Disability Pride Pittsburgh (7/23 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at 600-700 Fort Duquesne Blvd).

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).

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). 

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).