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: Local Singles, Nick Navari

March 13, 2021 – 8:35 am
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From 03/13/2021: Nick Navari with a preview of Local Singles, running 3/25 and 3/26 as part of the New Hazlett Theater Community Supported Art Performance Series.

Interview: Teen Media Awards, Kelly Rottmund

March 13, 2021 – 7:20 am
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From 03/13/2021: Kelly Rottmund from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh discusses how teens can submit entries for this year’s Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest and The Labsy Awards. Both programs begin accepting submissions on 3/15.

Interview: Prime Stage Theatre, Sojourner

February 20, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 02/20/2021: Wayne Brinda and Delana Flowers discuss the Prime Stage Theatre’s production of Sojourner, running virtually through 2/26.

Interview: Carnegie Science Center, Justin Tognarine

February 13, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 02/13/2021: Justin Tognarine from Carnegie Science Center discusses its latest installation surrounding women in STEM.

Interview: WQED Writers Contest 2021, Michelle Imler

February 13, 2021 – 7:50 am
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From 02/13/2021: Michelle Imler from WQED joins us to talk about the upcoming Writers Contest. Entry deadline is 3/31/2021.

Remembering Anne Feeney

February 6, 2021 – 11:05 am
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From 2/6/2021: Highlights from the late Anne Feeney’s (July 1, 1951 – February 3, 2021) many visits to our studios along with conversations about her impact on countless peoples’ lives.

Interview: Stage 62, Take Home Tales

February 6, 2021 – 8:35 am
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From 2/6/2021: Stage 62 with a preview of Take Home Tales, featuring The Big Race and Little Red Hen and Blue Muffin along with opportunities for families to submit home-produced musicals, opening 2/13

Interview: Cowboy, Joyce Meggerson-Moore

February 6, 2021 – 7:20 am

From 2/6/2021: Joyce Meggerson-Moore discussing the latest New Horizon Theater virtual show Cowboy, running 2/8 to 2/14

Interview: Songspace Preview Cello Fury

January 30, 2021 – 11:05 am
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From 01/30/2021: Cello Fury with selections from their most recent album X and details on their live streamed performance from SongSpace on 1/30 (7:30 pm)

Interview: The Lighthouse Project, James Brown

January 30, 2021 – 8:20 am
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From 01/30/2021: James Brown from the YMCA Lighthouse Project on a new series of classes for teens and young adults.