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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Call Restaurants and Diner Lingo

September 4, 2010 – 11:37 am
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John calls in to give our listeners a sneak peak into the world of call restaurants.

Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s Imagine Nation Studio Sundays

September 4, 2010 – 10:10 am
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Kirsten Testa, a talented 5th grade artist from Jeannette, along with Judy Ross, Director of Marketing at the WMAA, join us to discuss this exciting series. The Westmoreland will host free, themed art activities that will teach children of all ages about art and give them the opportunity to create their own art project in the studio of the museum.

Animal Friends Visit – Willie The Saint Bernard

August 21, 2010 – 1:10 pm
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Ann Ensminger of Animal Friends drops by our studios once again, bringing down a beautiful little pet with hopes of finding it a home. She’ll also preview their Bark in the Park dog festival in North Park. If you’d like to adopt a cuddly little creature, Animal Friends is a great place to start!

Kindergarten Here I Come

August 14, 2010 – 11:20 am

Organizers, students, parents and teachers join us during this exciting event celebrating the transition from preschool to kindergarten.

Storyteller Tim Tingle

August 7, 2010 – 11:30 am
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Tim Tingle is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and brings the lore of its culture to life in lively historical, personal, and traditional stories.

Saturday Stumper

August 6, 2010 – 12:09 pm

Sam and Charlie join us live on the air to solve our Saturday Stumper.

Mystery Melody-Swing Low Sweet Chariot

August 4, 2010 – 3:11 pm
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Joe calls in to share some history about our Mystery Melody.

The Green Compass Season 2

August 2, 2010 – 3:40 pm
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Twenty students about to enter their first year of college created these nine radio documentaries as part of their position as Summer Interns at The Heinz Endowments.

Big Brother John Klinvex and Little Brother DJ

July 31, 2010 – 10:30 am
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Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Brother John Klinvex and Little Brother DJ, along with BBBS Special Services Coordinator Cheryl Jones.

John & Macy Gotthardt

July 17, 2010 – 9:55 am
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Long time friends John and Macy Gotthardt join us in our studios to discuss their current adventures.