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: Live from the Edge, Marc Masterson

October 2, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 10/02/2021: Marc Masterson previews City Theater’s production of “Live from the Edge” (10/9 – 10/31).

Interview: Poetry’s Dream Logics

October 2, 2021 – 7:20 am
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Mathias Svalina is the faciltator for Poetry’s Dream Logics – A Dreamy Discovery (10/2 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM), a free online writing workshop for teens. He is joined by Gail Aronson of Write Pittsburgh.

In Studio Pop-up: Princess Ida, Pittsburgh Savoyards

September 25, 2021 – 10:05 am
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From 09/25/2021: An in-studio musical performance and conversation with Pittsburgh Savoyards featuring their current production, Princess Ida (10/8 – 10/10 and 10/14 – 10/17).

In Studio Pop-Up: Mark Williams

September 25, 2021 – 8:35 am
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From 09/25/2021: Singer-songwriter Mark Williams, who teaches mindfulness classes at Kinder Neighborhood, talks about his future project “Hello, Humans!”, a mindfulness and meditation TV show for kids.

Interview: Puppetry Workshop, Alison Babusci

September 25, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 09/25/2021: Artist and storyteller Alison Babusci details her Community Puppetry Workshop at Ketchup City Creative (9/25).

Interview: Magnificent Motown, Christine Bethea

September 25, 2021 – 7:20 am
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From 09/25/2021: Christine Bethea from Women of Visions previews the “Magnificent Motown!” exhibit at Kelly Strayhorn Theater (9/25).

In Studio Pop-up: Tina Dillman

September 18, 2021 – 8:35 am
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From 09/18/2021: Tina Dillman an independent artist and curator who launched The Bloomfield Garden Club (BGC) in the summer of 2020 joins us on the air.

Interview: TELL Pittsburgh Storytelling 2021, Kathy Maron-Wood

September 18, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 09/18/2021: Kathy Maron-Wood introduces the TELL Pittsburgh Storytelling Series 2021 Season featuring storytellers Diane Ferlatte (9/23), Misty Mator (10/21), and Ed Stivender (11/18).

Interview: Owl Prowl, Lisa Meadows

September 18, 2021 – 7:50 am
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From 09/18/2021: Lisa Meadows highlights the Owl Prowl she will lead at Yellow Creek State Park (at the North Shore) on Fri, 9/24 at 6:15 PM.

Interview: Encouragement Cards, Kristan Allen

September 18, 2021 – 7:20 am
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From 09/18/2021: Kristan Allen talks about the collaboration between The Mentoring Partnership and Fred Rogers Productions to create encouragement cards for kids as they begin the school year.