September 1, 2025

S3 Ep4: Moonshot Museum, meteorologist Ray Petelin on predicting the weather, and teen takes on the environment

A chance encounter with weather reporting led Ray Petelin to a career he loves. In this episode of the Kidsburgh Podcast, grownups and kids will be inspired by the ways that a love of science and math can take people to unexpected places. If easy, fun family science experiments sound like fun, this episode is for you. You’ll also hear about Pittsburgh’s one-of-a-kind Moonshot Museum and get teen-level intel from the “Tea with Teens” reporters, who ask local students about the state of the environment and what they think people could be doing to protect it.

August 25, 2025

S3 Ep3: Lawrence Mansion, Andy Masich of the Heinz History Center, and teens discuss how they connect with their history

Adults and kids will get swept up in Andy Masich’s love of history and his thoughts on how families can make history come to life. During our “hidden gem” segment, you can take a peek inside the remarkable Lawrence Mansion. Also, listen as the “Tea with Teens” reporters ask other students about the ways they feel connected to history.

August 18, 2025

S3 Ep2: MuseumLab, Matt Missar on youth gaming, and teens talk about their own interests in video games

Matt Missar is a psychologist – specifically a gaming expert – who shares with our hosts all about building an alliance between parents and kids making sure gaming can be a source of learning and positive interaction. Our hosts also explore MuseumLab, a Pittsburgh gem you won’t want to miss, and you can hear what local students wish their own parents understood about their love of gaming and watching streamers. 

August 11, 2025

S3 Ep1: Pittsburgh family yoga, Dr. Christian Conte on managing your mood, and how teens manage their stress and anger

Does the phrase “Zen Parent, Zen Child” sound inspiring or impossible to you? The Kidsburgh Podcast team sits down Dr. Christian Conte, who shares great advice about lowering the whole family’s anxiety levels and developing tools for a calmer, healthier household. We also share details on Kidsburgh’s guide to yoga for families.

April 1, 2025

S2 Ep12: Citizen Science Lab, biomedical tech at University of Pittsburgh, teens look forward to summer learning

Join hosts Yu-Ling Cheng, Melissa Rayworth, and Kristine Sorensen as they describe a visit to Citizen Science Lab. Also, learn about the challenge of creating a robotic arm controlled by the mind with Jennifer Collinger, PhD and Robert Gaunt, PhD of University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Finally, teens from around Pittsburgh talk what they’re excited to learn or do this summer.