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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join hosts Yu-Ling Cheng, Melissa Rayworth, and Kristine Sorensen as they describe features and exhibits of the Carnegie (Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin) Science Center. Also, learn about the math and science it takes to make a Pixar film from Brianne Moseley, Pixar Animation Studio's Exhibition Designer and Project Manager. Finally, teens from around Pittsburgh talk about their favorite animated films.

Join hosts Yu-Ling Cheng, Melissa Rayworth, and Kristine Sorensen as they describe a visit to the nationality rooms on the University of Pittsburgh's campus. Also, learn how Kacie Clousing and her family developed the Trivia for Kids podcast, and what teens from around Pittsburgh would like their own family business to be.

Join hosts Yu-Ling Cheng, Melissa Rayworth, and Kristine Sorensen as they describe their favorite places in Pittsburgh's Strip District. Also, learn how Aimee and Dave of DiAnoia's Eatery establish healthy food habits in their family and how teens from around Pittsburgh manage their own wellness habits.