The STEAM Box youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket welcome a true local legend,  Shaolin Kung Fu Master, beloved Jenks Middle School teacher, and children’s book author Matt Sciotti!
In this episode, we learn about Matt’s incredible journey, from discipline in the dojo to imagination on the page with his new children’s book, Arlow Scarecrow. 🌾📖 The youth ask about his inspirations, how martial arts shaped his teaching style, and what lessons he hopes young readers take away from his stories from the 1900s.
🎧 Listen for:
How Kung Fu connects to storytelling and education 🥋

The magic behind Arlow Scarecrow ✨

The power of perseverance and creativity in the classroom 💡

Some hilarious behind-the-scenes moments from Jenks Middle School!

 #STEAMBox #BGCPawtucket #MattSciotti #ArlowScarecrow #KungFuMaster #ChildrenBookAuthor #YouthVoices #PawtucketPride #JenksMiddleSchool #InspiringEducators #STEAMEducation #Storytelling #YouthPodcast #RIAuthors #MartialArts #CreativeClassrooms

The STEAM Box youth from Highlander Charter School are crashing the road again, this time visiting the legendary Steel Yard in Providence! 🏭🔥 They sit down with Director Howie Sneider, who gives them a behind-the-scenes tour and then hops on the mic for an inspiring conversation about art, community, and molten creativity.

Find out how the iconic Iron Pour has evolved into this year’s Fire Camp (happening Saturday, October 25th!) and what it takes to bring together artists, welders, and dreamers for one of Rhode Island’s most powerful creative spectacles. ⚙️🎨

🎧 Listen for:

Howie’s journey from artist to community leader

The Steel Yard’s role in Providence’s creative scene

What to expect from Fire Camp 2025 🔥

Why working with metal might just forge the next generation of creators

#STEAMBox #SteelYardProvidence #FireCamp2025 #IronPour #PublicArt #CommunityCreativity #RhodeIslandArts #YouthVoices #HighlanderCharter #MakerCulture #ForgeYourFuture #ProvidenceEvents #ArtInAction #MoltenMetal #CreativeCommunity

When he’s not saving lives, he’s turning heads at Comic Con! 🚒🦸‍♂️ Firefighter and master cosplayer Raul Gonzalez, known for his work with Razors Edge Cosplay and Extreme Costumes joins the STEAM Box youth at Highlander Charter School for an action-packed conversation about firefighting, anime, gaming, and the art of bringing heroes to life. 🎮🔥

Raul opens up about the discipline it takes to balance his two worlds: protecting the community by day and crafting jaw-dropping costumes by night. The youth dive deep into what drives creativity, courage, and passion from armor design to real-life heroism.

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#STEAMBox #HighlanderCharter #CosplayLife #FirefighterHero #RazorsEdgeCosplay #ExtremeCostumes #ComicConRI #AnimeFans #GamingCommunity #STEAMEducation #YouthVoices #LocalLegends #CosplayCulture #RhodeIslandHeroes #NerdCulture #PodcastLife

STEAM Box kicks off a brand-new season with the freshmen at Highlander Charter School! This episode features two powerhouse guests: Chris Revill, host and producer of Hey Rhody, and Ed Brady, philanthropist, Hollywood insider, and the restaurateur who helped bring Keenan & Kel and Good Burger 2 to Rhode Island! 🍔🎬

Chris shares expert tips on podcasting and storytelling, while Ed opens up about his incredible journey in networking, giving back to the community, and creating opportunities right here in the Ocean State. Oh, and don’t miss our X-cellent new intro from our newest friend and mentor, @Cal Dodd! 🚀

🎧 Tune in to hear:

How to start and grow your own podcast

Secrets to successful networking and collaboration

How Pizza 🍕can change your life

Behind-the-scenes stories from Good Burger 2

How Rhode Island keeps making waves in pop culture

🔥 Hashtags:

#STEAMBox #HighlanderCharter #Xmen97 #HeyRhody #GoodBurger2 #EdBrady #ChrisRevill #YouthVoices #RhodeIsland #STEAMEducation #PopCulture #Networking #CommunityImpact #YouthPodcast #Podcasting101 #OceanStateCreatives

Things get epic at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket as Dr. DJ Mr. Carl Byrd, host of the Codex Prime Podcast and local legend joins the STEAM Box youth for a masterclass in podcasting, DJing, fatherhood, and fandom! 🎧🔥

Together, they explore how music connects generations, how gaming brings people together, and how storytelling (from podcasts to playlists) can inspire community. 🎮🎵💬

And don’t miss the exclusive world premiere of our brand new intro voiced by none other than Wolverine himself, Mr. Cal Dodd! 🐺✨

🎧 Tune in to hear:

How DJ Carl Byrd balances creativity, fatherhood, and podcasting

The connection between music, culture, and mental wellness

Gaming talk, nerd culture, and life lessons

The debut of our mutant-approved intro!

🔥 Hashtags:

#STEAMBox #CodexPrime #DJLife #YouthPodcast #PodcastTraining #BGCPawtucket #RhodeIslandYouth #MusicCulture #GamingCommunity #Wolverine #XMen #NerdCulture #YouthVoices #PodcastLife #STEAMEducation #PopCulture #Fatherhood #CreativeYouth

STEAM Box kicks off a brand-new journey with Young Voices for 2026,  a season dedicated to youth leadership, advocacy, and self-expression! 💬✨

In this episode, our young changemakers open up about what makes Young Voices so important to them. From celebrating youth-friendly spaces in Providence to the frustration of losing hangout spots as the local mall comes down, they paint a vivid picture of what it’s like growing up in today’s Rhode Island.

The conversation also takes a powerful turn as they share stories about immigration stress, the fight for inclusion, and the joy of seeing representation in icons like WWE champion Stephanie Vaquer,  a reminder that resilience and pride are part of every young person’s story. 💪🌎

Listen for:

How Providence youth are building community

What it feels like to be unwelcome in your own city

Real talk about immigration fears and resilience

Why representation — from classrooms to wrestling rings — matters

#STEAMBox #YoungVoicesRI #YouthPower #YouthVoices #RhodeIsland #PodcastLife #WWE #StephanieVaquer #ImmigrantVoices #YouthSpaces #CommunityMatters #RepresentationMatters #ProvidenceYouth #STEAMEducation #SocialJustice #PodcastingWithPurpose

The STEAM Box podcast is kicking off a brand-new adventure with the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket! In this first episode together, we’re getting to know each other while practicing our interviewing skills and diving into what makes the BGC such an important part of their lives.

From friendships and community to big conversations about justice issues like housing, these young voices show us what they care about and why it matters. And this is just the beginning, stick around as we gear up for next week’s special guest, DJ Carl Byrd from the Codex Prime Podcast.

🎧 Tune in to witness the start of a partnership full of curiosity, justice, and creativity.

 #STEAMBoxPodcasts
 #BGCPawtucket
 #YouthVoices
 #JusticeMatters
 #HousingJustice
 #NextGenLeaders
 #CodexPrime
 #CarlByrd
 #CommunityPower
 #YouthPodcasting
 #BoysAndGirlsClub
 #STEAMEducation
 #FutureVoices

STEAM Box hits the road to visit the inspiring youth at the Elmwood Avenue Church VBS program! From walking the halls of local universities to meeting robot dogs straight out of a sci-fi movie, these young innovators are dreaming big and taking action.

In this upbeat episode, we dive into their favorite adventures, what they’ve learned, and how experiences like these shape their vision for the future. Spoiler: the energy in this group is contagious, you’ll leave feeling inspired.

🎧 Tune in to hear how curiosity, community, and creativity come together in Elmwood Avenue’s summer of discovery.

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#STEAMBoxAdventures
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#VBSProgram
#RobotDogs
#FutureInnovators
#YouthVoice
#STEAMEducation
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#UniversityBound
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#SummerOfDiscovery

🎙️ Podcast Description:
In the heartwarming finale of the Joyful Rebellion 2025 season, the STEAM Box youth at Highlander Charter School are joined by Little Bear, Rhode Island’s favorite therapy dog, and his emotional support human, Amy. This moving episode explores how loss can shape us and how healing sometimes shows up on four paws.

Special guests Tim Draper from Navigant Credit Union and Derek Collamati from STEAM Box join the powerful discussion of grief, growth, and transformation. From rescuing Little Bear to honoring the memories of those we've lost, this conversation dives deep into how wellness, resilience, and love insect and intersect.

Come for the emotional support dog, stay for the life lessons. 🐾❤️

🎧 Listen, reflect, and heal with us.

 #JoyfulRebellion2025
 #TherapyDogLove
 #LittleBearRI
 #MentalWellnessMatters
 #YouthVoice
 #HealingJourney
 #RescueDogStory
 #GriefAndGrowth
 #WellnessInSchools
 #STEAMBoxPodcasts
 #NavigantCreditUnion
 #EmotionalSupportPets
 #HighlanderCharterSchool
 #PodcastFinale
 #HopeAndHealing

In Joyful Rebellion 2025 Episode 3, the STEAM Box youth from Highlander Charter School welcome powerful mental health advocate Sandra Victorino to the mic. Together, they confront a world that too often devalues people based on their race, identity, or sexuality—and they push back with honesty, resilience, and a little righteous rage.

Sandra introduces the youth to EMDR therapy as a powerful tool for healing trauma. The group reflects on the most recent Joyful Rebellion event, and the painful truth about being treated as less than human—especially when your skin is dark.

This episode is about identity, joy, pain, power, and rebellion. It’s also a reminder: healing is radical. Being yourself is resistance. And you are not alone.

Trigger Warning: Topics include racism, identity-based trauma, and discrimination.

 #JoyfulRebellion #IdentityMatters #EMDR #MentalHealthAwareness #BeYou #PrideAndPower #HealingIsResistance #YouthVoices #QueerJoy #BlackAndBrownExcellence #TherapyIsCool #JoyIsRadical #StopRacism #MentalWellness #LGBTQYouth #RebelWithLove #SandraVictorino #BIPOCHealing