September 15, 2025

S3 Ep6: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Billy Hartung on experiences in theater, and teens share how to face rejection

Broadway performer Billy Hartung with stories about working toward his goals and about the theater school he runs today. You’ll also discover the Pittsburgh gem that is Fiddlesticks of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and hear from teens about the ways they cope with rejection on their way towards a goal.

September 8, 2025

S3 Ep5: Riveters and Riverhounds soccer, Piper Coffield on the joy of playing professionally, and teens describe careers that interest them

Professional soccer player Piper Coffield’s story will get you and your children talking about the thrill of pursuing goals. We’ve also got the details on experiencing Riveters and Riverhounds games, plus insight from the “Tea with Teens” team about the surprising things local teens say they might want to do for a career.

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.