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Welcome to ShowRats! A podcast where the host Ollie reviews concerts, talks to musicians, special guests, and documents their journey learning how to play the drums.
In this episode, Ollie attends a show at the Rot Spot – an all-ages house show venue – and interviews the band Sleep Keeper. Sleep Keeper is a “cavegaze” band from Terre Haute, Indiana. They describe their sound as vibey and heavy, aiming for a crushing sound. They discuss their upcoming
Credits:
Hosted by Ollie Schnell
Edited by Jessie Grubb
The intro song is Trompe le Monde The Pixies
All other music by Sleep Keeper
Produced by WFHB’s Youth Radio
OMG it’s Lique!
Welcome to the newest Youth Radio Podcast, Lique Speaks, where Christine Angelique talks about her freshman year experiences at Indiana University, gives random life advice and shares her opinions and perspectives on well, everything!
Episode 1 is all about Saturday Nights. The football games, the fun loving energy, and carefree attitudes.
Lique Speaks is written and hosted by Christine Angelique Eboundane
and produced and edited by Jessie Grubb for WFHB’s Youth Radio
The song of the week is “Teach Me How” by Wee.
Get ready to cackle like a witch! Harmony School bought a special treat and a few tricks to Youth Radio this Halloween. This spooky special includes terrifying stories, festive songs, and seasonal jokes told by 3-5 year olds in the Early Childhood Program.
Credits
Produced and Narrated by Jessie Grubb for WFHB’s Youth Radio
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
WFHB’s Youth Radio and News departments teamed up to conduct the following interviews at IU’s First Thursdays Festival on October 3rd. We asked students how they feel as the seasons change, what they are looking forward to this fall, and how they celebrate Halloween. This is an extended episode of Voices in the Street including a playlist of music that reminds us of fall and Halloween.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Kade Young, Nate Rushmeza and Jessie Grubb.
Welcome to ShowRats! A podcast where the host Ollie reviews concerts, talks to musicians, special guests, and documents their journey learning how to play the drums.
In this episode, Ollie attends a show at the Rot Spot – an all-ages house show venue – and interviews Leo and Nathan of Mycota. Mycota is a jam fusion band from Bloomington, Indiana. They share the inspiration behind their music and reflect on their show at the Rot Spot.
Credits:
Hosted by Ollie Schnell
Edited by Jessie Grubb
The intro song is Trompe le Monde The Pixies
All other music by Mycota
Produced by WFHB’s Youth Radio
Welcome to ShowRats! A podcast where the host Ollie reviews concerts, talks to musicians, special guests, and documents their journey learning how to play the drums.
In this episode, Ollie attends a show at the Rot Spot – an all-ages house show venue – and interviews Jacob of Fox Runs East. Fox Runs East is a shoegaze band from Muncie, Indiana. Jacob shares inspiration behind the band’s sound and gives Ollie advice for starting her own band.
Credits:
Hosted by Ollie Schnell
Edited by Jessie Grubb
The intro song is Trompe le Monde The Pixies
All other music by Fox Runs East
Produced by WFHB’s Youth Radio
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
WFHB’s Youth Radio and News departments teamed up to conduct the following interviews at IU’s First Thursdays Festival on September 5th. We asked students to share their feelings related to the new school year, first impressions of IU, and best advice for those entering college.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Kade Young, Noelle Herhusky Schneider, Noni Ford, Nate Rushmeza and Jessie Grubb.
Episode 16 – “Erased from Spacetime”
Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where the hosts, DJ Bast and DJ Firebrand, each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them.
The songs from this episode are “Bluebird” by Citycop and “Motorhead” by Hawkwind
Credits:
Hosted by DJ Bast and DJ Firebrand
Produced and Engineered by Jessie Grubb
ShowRats Episode 3 – MC Billa Camp
Welcome to ShowRats! A podcast where Ollie reviews concerts, talks to musicians, special guests, and documents their journey learning how to play the drums.
In this episode, Ollie is joined by MC Billa Camp of Lowdown Brass Band. They spoke over the phone a few days before Lowdown Brass Band performed at the WFHB Block Rocker. Billa shares what life is like on the road, advice for people wanting to play shows, and the process of creating their new album $itivens of the World.
Credits:
Hosted by Ollie Schnell
Engineered and Edited by Jessie Grubb
The intro song is Trompe le Monde The Pixies
All other music by Lowdown Brass Band
Produced by WFHB’s Youth Radio
Episode 15 – “Is This the Beatles?”
Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where the hosts each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them. This episode was recorded live during the Spring 2024 Fund Drive.
The songs from this episode are Sweet Pea by Seam and Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft by Klaatu.
Credits:
Hosted by DJ Bast and DJ Firebrand
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Edited by Noni Ford
ShowRats Episode 2 – John Buffalo
Welcome to ShowRats! A podcast where Ollie reviews concerts, talks to musicians, special guests, and documents their journey learning how to play the drums.
In this episode, Ollie is joined by John Dufilho, who goes by the artist name John Buffalo. John is a Texas musician, songwriter, engineer, and producer best known from his work with The Deathray Davies, CLIFFFS, I Love Math, John Singer Seargent, and The Apples In Stereo. Tune in to hear about his electronic solo album, recent show in Indianapolis, advice for drummers and much more!
Credits:
Hosted by Ollie Schnell
Engineered by Jessie Grubb
Edited by Ollie Schnell
The intro song is Trompe le Monde The Pixies
All other music by John Buffalo
Produced by WFHB’s Youth Radio
WFHB’s Youth Radio has partnered with Girls Rock Bloomington to present the 2024 Girls Rock Bloomington Camp Showcase. During the week-long Girls Rock summer camp, campers between the ages of 8 and 14 take music lessons, learn from experienced musicians and professionals, attend workshops, write their own original music with a band, and perform in a final concert showcase. This recording features a total of 8 original songs from the showcase and interviews with each band!
Introduction by Girls Rock Bloomington Camp Director/Founder Amy Oelsner
Interviews and editing by Youth Radio Director Jessie Grubb
Engineered by Nick Romy
Additional audio by Justin Vollmar
Episode 14 – “How to Pronounce Depeche Mode” (with special guests DJ Socks and DJ Grog)
Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where the hosts each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them. Enjoy this fun live episode from the Spring 2024 Fund Drive.
The songs from this episode are Fundamental by Puya, Professional Griefers by deadmau5 ft Gerald Way, and Enjoy the Silence by Depeche Mode.
Credits:
Hosted by DJ Bast
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Edited by Noni Ford
Welcome to The Saga of Magic: The Gathering, a podcast that delves into the history of the iconic card game. This podcast is the brainchild of Tyler Gentry, an intern at WFHB and avid Magic player.
Episode 5 covers all things Magic from the year 2007 to 2011.
Join us to hear about recent additions to the classic game and all of the associated lore!
The Saga of Magic: The Gathering is a WFHB Youth Radio Production
Hosted, written and narrated by Tyler Gentry
Produced by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Edited by Tyler Gentry
Welcome to The Saga of Magic: The Gathering, a podcast that delves into the history of the iconic card game. This podcast is the brainchild of Tyler Gentry, an intern at WFHB and avid Magic player.
Episode 4 kicks off with the release of 8th Edition in 2003. This episode spans to 2007, leaving us with the release of Future Sight.
Join us as we enter the modern era of Magic!
The Saga of Magic: The Gathering is a WFHB Youth Radio Production
Hosted, written and narrated by Tyler Gentry
Produced by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Edited by Jessie Grubb
UnCovered Episode 4 : “Girl U Want”
Uncovered is a Youth Radio podcast where two friends compare cover songs to the original. In this episode, it’s Devo versus Soundgarden.
Credits:
Hosted by Youth Radio DJs Lee and Chloe
Produced and Engineered by Jessie Grubb
Welcome to The Saga of Magic: The Gathering, a podcast that delves into the history of the iconic card game. This podcast is the brainchild of Tyler Gentry, an intern at WFHB and avid Magic player.
Episode 3 spans from 1998 to 2003, discussing the game from Urza’s Saga to 8th edition.
Join us as we uncover the lore of the vintage era of Magic.
The Saga of Magic: The Gathering is a WFHB Youth Radio Production
Hosted, written and narrated by Tyler Gentry
Produced by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Edited by Jessie Grubb
Voices of the Youth Revolution is a collective of teenagers who write, arrange, and perform their own original music in Bloomington, Indiana. On February 28th, 2024 Joe Donnelly’s Rock & Rhythm class from Jackson Creek Middle School and Matt Lindquist’s band, Youth Revolution from the Project School, took the stage at the Orbit Room. Throughout the evening DJ Iris from Youth Radio conducted interviews with the musicians.
Credits
Music by ORION, DAYDREAM, TESLA, THE MIDDLE DOOR, AURORA & SOPHIA, KAYLI, AND THE YOUTH REVOLUTION HOUSE BAND
Mixed by Audrey Ouillette
Interviews by DJ Iris
Produced by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Welcome to The Saga of Magic: The Gathering, a podcast that delves into the history of the iconic card game. This podcast is the brainchild of Tyler Gentry, an intern at WFHB and avid Magic player.
Episode 2 covers 1995 to 1998, a period where Magic: The Gathering was gaining exponential success. This episode ends with the release of Unglued, a fun, full-art, standalone set that wasn’t allowed in tournaments.
Join us as we unravel the story behind Magic: The Gathering.
The Saga of Magic: The Gathering is a WFHB Youth Radio Production
Hosted, written and narrated by Tyler Gentry
Produced by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Edited by Jessie Grubb
This is the fourth week of a partnership between WFHB’s Youth Radio, Kid City and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington and Ellettsville called “Youth Radio Summer Camp”. The idea behind this camp was to encourage youth to participate in some creative activities that gave them a crash course in all the things they could do in broadcast radio. We wanted to give them a voice and allow them to hear all the hard work they put into their projects every Saturday evening during Youth Radio’s programming block.
For this week, campers shared personal narratives. Tune in to hear stories of all kinds plus a special audio play by the teens from Ferguson Crestmont Boys and Girls Club called “Zombie Land”.
This is the third week of a partnership between WFHB’s Youth Radio, Kid City and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington and Ellettsville called “Youth Radio Summer Camp”. The idea behind this camp was to encourage youth to participate in some creative activities that gave them a crash course in all the things they could do in broadcast radio. We wanted to give them a voice and allow them to hear all the hard work they put into their projects every Saturday evening during Youth Radio’s programming block.
For this week, campers turned into budding journalists and critics, sharing pop culture updates, reviewing TV shows, artists, books, and more!
Welcome to The Saga of Magic: The Gathering, a podcast that delves into the history of the iconic card game. This podcast is the brainchild of Tyler Gentry, an intern at WFHB and avid Magic player.
Episode 1 covers 1993 to 1995, from the release of Alpha to the release of Ice Age. In these formative years, the creator of Magic: The Gathering, Richard Garfield, relies on the input of playtesters to shape the game into what it is today.
Join us as we unravel the story behind Magic: The Gathering.
The Saga of Magic: The Gathering is a WFHB Youth Radio Production
Hosted, written and narrated by Tyler Gentry
Produced by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Edited by Jessie Grubb
Welcome to Voices in the Street. Public opinion polls in the streets of Bloomington. Voices in the Street provides an opportunity for residents to anonymously voice their opinions and perspectives on the issues and events that matter most to Bloomington citizens.
Disclaimer: the opinions voiced in this production do not necessarily reflect those of WFHB staff and volunteers.
We conducted interviews with Bloomington residents willing to provide their opinions on concurrences surrounding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, Indiana University pro divestment and pro Palestine protests and controversial IU President Pamela Witten.
This segment of Voices in the Street was produced by Siddhu McLeod and Clara Graham for WFHB News and Youth Radio.
The Bloomington City Council passed a resolution pressing for a ceasefire of hostilities within the Gaza Strip. The motion was initially vetoed by the mayor, though was unanimously overridden by the nine members of the council. What are your opinions on Bloomington ceasefire proposal? And, how do you feel about our city’s willingness to be involved in and express opinions revolving around national and international affairs?
“I am from outside of Chicago near very near Skokie, Illinois, which had the largest number of Holocaust survivors in the United States post World War Two. Very pro Israel. I don’t think we’re talking enough about how Israel protects our interests in the United States. I also am Catholic. Jesus was a Jew. We are the Old Testament in the New Testament- all of our holiest places as the oldest Christian church in the country emanate from Israel. So, once the protection is gone, it’s all over. Those are not places that are holy to Muslims. Palestinians don’t care about those places. Israel, which the British government gave to- we’re not talking about the history of this country, how was founded and how they have supported our country, and we have supported them. And we are betraying them. And, we are not talking about October 7. How interesting is that, that Israel is attacking, they are they want their people back, and they don’t negotiate with terrorists, and we are making them negotiate with terrorists. The people in the Gaza Strip are women and children who are innocent. They are the wives and the children of the people who carried out October 7, and we can’t forget that as well. If their people really loved them, they could get them out of there. There are a lot of very wealthy Muslim countries surrounding Palestine that could help them out as brothers of, you know, Muslim brothers, and they’re not doing so. They are making those people martyrs after they attacked and murdered and decapitated and raped women and children. And we’re not talking about that. So I feel very strongly that no history has been discussed- that Israel is being attacked for protecting our interests and protecting themselves. Palestinians do not want them to exist. There cannot be peace when they don’t want peace.”
“I support the resolution. Yes.”
“Yeah, I’m for that ceasefire, as much good as it did, yes.”
“Well, I think because Bloomington is college town, and colleges are generally where most protests will take place other than like the capital or whatnot, it’s very important that the city be involved with political things that are against genocide and things like that. I, for one, personally, am against majority of the things that the mayor has done. I know some people are in support of it. And I know she said some stuff. There were some proud boy issues that happened and she got the incorrect I understand that. I’m getting a little worked up because I have very strong feelings on all of this as well, of course. But anyhow, I think Bloomington should have a say in it. And I don’t agree with it being against Gaza.”
“Absolutely, there should be a ceasefire.”
How do you feel about Indiana University pro-Palestine and pro-divestment protests occurring at Dunn meadow?
“Dunn Meadow was created, and I know, at least since 1969, it was used as a place of protest. And what was it the night before something that changed the law on it or something to try it? Yeah, it was it was. It was BS.”
“Setting up encampments? Not a huge fan of that. I think protesting is one thing, but I think that anytime you impede a student’s right to get to class, I don’t like that- Christian or Jewish. I don’t like that. But I do think that they have a right to protest. You know, both sides do, but they protest peacefully, hopefully, and don’t set up encampments because you have no right to live there. That’s, you know, if these were homeless people, no one would even be talking about if the police broke up a homeless encampment. So you know, that’s that’s a whole other thing.”
“Well, I read an article in Harper’s most recent addition that talked about what academic freedom is, which is based upon free speech, including the right to protest. I didn’t see anything violent going on there, and I saw violent protests in UCLA during the 60s when I was there. So I didn’t see anything going on that would justify announcing that you had to clear out the night before you had to clear out and moving in. And I also don’t think it is a wise move to invite the outside police into the campus, because I think that does begin to encroach on the academic freedom, which is so key to our democracy.”
“I feel like the law enforcement response was not justified, but I also feel like the politics of some of the people there are somewhat complicated and are driving some people away.”
What are your opinions of the current IU President Pamela Whitten?
“I don’t think that she’s a good leader for any of the students or the faculty. I just don’t think that she really thinks very much about her staff or her students and doesn’t give them the right to be able to express their opinions.”
“I applaud her. I applaud what she did. And I think that the I’m very shocked at the staff, and I’m in town for a polite 40th pledge class reunion. I’ve lived all over the country. But so I’m not here, but I was I was proud of what she did. There are a lot of Jewish fraternities, sororities, kids on campus, and I just think the encampments are wrong. So, I think she did what she felt would make the most students safe. And we don’t know if these people are students at the university. I do think that if you’re going to have open discussion, students should they should be students- they shouldn’t be paid agitators with agendas that are going across the country nationally. And if they are students, that’s another thing. I still think encampments are wrong.”
“After all this, it’s probably a good time to consider resignation, or some kind of an apology that actually means something. So as you know, maybe listening to other constituents and people of this town because I mean, they are a part of Bloomington, and we’re not part of IU. So I think honestly, there’s not really a solution that’ll satisfy me other than like a resignation, but I mean, I’m not anybody big so it’s not like I’m going to change that.”
For WFHB news and Youth Radio, I’m Siddhu McLeod, and I’m Clara Graham.
This has been voices in the street, WFHB’s public opinion segment featuring candid commentary from your friends and neighbors on issues and events that matter most to Bloomington residents. Voices in the street is a volunteer powered production of our Youth Radio and News Departments here on WFHB Community Radio for South Central Indiana.
Welcome to The Saga of Magic: The Gathering, a podcast that delves into the history of the iconic card game. This podcast is the brainchild of Tyler Gentry, an intern at WFHB and avid Magic player.
In episode 0, we follow the creator of Magic: The Gathering, Richard Garfield, as he finds the inspiration, funding, and friends to bring the game to life. This episode leaves us at the release of Alpha —the first card set that marked the beginning of a new era.
Join us as we unravel the story behind Magic: The Gathering.
The Saga of Magic: The Gathering is a WFHB Youth Radio Production
Hosted, written and narrated by Tyler Gentry
Produced by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Edited by Jessie Grubb
This is the second week of partnership between WFHB’s Youth Radio, Kid City and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington and Ellettsville called “Youth Radio Summer Camp”. The idea behind the camp was to encourage youth to participate in some creative activities that gave them a crash course in all the things they could do in broadcast radio. We wanted to give them a voice and allow them to hear all the hard work they put into their projects every Saturday evening during Youth Radio’s programming block.
For this week, we brought back an old Youth Radio mainstay: Mixed Nuts! In this edition the focus is on movies. Campers discuss their favorite movies, movie snacks, songs from movies and have a heated debate over TV shows VS movies. Take a listen to hear their thoughts and opinions on everything related to movies!
As Youth Radio Summer Camp comes to a close, we want to reflect on the success and creativity of the campers this year. Over the course of five weeks, approximately 40 participants plus camp counselors joined us from across Bloomington and Ellettsville, bringing their thoughts and opinions to the radio.
Youth Radio Summer camp is a partnership between WFHB and local camps. Thank you to Kid City, Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington Lincoln Street, Ferguson Crestmont, and Ellettsville for making this happen. Special thanks to Backspace Gallery for generously providing a space for us to record.
Ellettsville Boys and Girls Club Photos by Gabrielle KnoxFerguson Crestmont Boys and Girls Club Photos by Gabrielle KnoxLincoln Street Boys and Girls Club Photos by Gabrielle KnoxCamp ScheduleWeek 1: Remote Playlists The camp kicked off with the creation of remote playlists. Each group made an hour-long music mix, sharing their favorite tracks and the stories behind why these songs resonate with them. Listen to the remote playlists here.
Week 2: Movie Madness Inspired by the Youth Radio podcast “Mixed Nuts,” our campers dove into all things cinema. From favorite movies and movie snacks to discussing iconic film soundtracks, the week was filled with spirited discussions. We particularly enjoyed the heated debate of TV shows vs. movies.
Week 3: News and Reviews In the third week, campers turned into budding journalists and critics, sharing pop culture updates, reviewing TV shows, artists, and books..
Week 4: True Stories and Audio Theatre Teens from Ferguson Crestmont rose to the challenge of writing their own audio play called “Zombie Land”. Other groups shared personal narratives, telling tales of triumphs and challenges from their own lives.
Week 5: Choose Your Own Adventure The final week gave our campers the freedom to explore their passions. From introducing new music to debating the best pizza toppings and cookies, creativity and enthusiasm were at an all-time high in the final week of camp!
To all the campers who brought their energy, ideas, and voices to our station, thank you for making this summer so memorable. You gave us so many laughs over the last 5 weeks and your passion is truly inspiring. We also extend our thanks to the camp counselors for their encouragement along the way.
Until next summer, keep dreaming, creating, and sharing your voices!
Welcome back to another year of Youth Radio Summer Camp!
This is the first week of partnership between WFHB’s Youth Radio, Kid City and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington and Ellettsville called “Youth Radio Summer Camp”. The idea behind the program was to encourage campers to participate in some creative activities that gave them a crash course in all the things they could potentially do if they got involved in broadcast radio. We wanted to give them a voice and allow them to hear all the hard work they put into their projects every Saturday on Youth Radio’s programming block.
To once again kick off our 5-week Youth Radio Summer Camp, campers choose their favorite songs to play on the radio. Each person recorded an introduction including the song title, artist, and why they chose it. Listen to each of the camps Remote Playlist by clicking the links below.
Ferguson Crestmont Boys and Girls Club Remote Playlist
Lincoln Street Boys and Girls Club Remote Playlist
Kid City Remote Playlist
By Jiin Hur
A labor strike is when union workers withhold their labor under their employer for purposes of negotiation. This negotiation is called collective bargaining. They do this until they reach an agreement that settles compromised terms and conditions (e.g. higher pay, fewer working hours, etc.). This agreement is called a collective agreement.
WFHB News interviewed IU Maurer School of Law Professor Kenneth Dau-Schmidt, who teaches labor and employment law. He gave us the context of why and how these labor strikes are caused around the country.
Labor unions and labor strikes reflect specific viewpoints of many workers in a specific industry, allowing them to properly exercise their individual rights in America. But to understand why and how these things occur is equally important as well.
Professor Kenneth Dau-Schmidt is the Willard and Margaret Carr Professor of Labor and Employment Law at the IU Maurer School of Law (Photo courtesy of Indiana University).Dau-Schmidt explains some prevalent issues currently in the labor market.
“The market for low wage labor has been tight lately, so low wages have gone up. And what that means is that employees who are above that have also wanted raises. So there’s been a shortage of labor in the labor market lately. And that’s put pressure on wages, particularly for things like CDL drivers and skilled tradesmen,” he said.
Dau-Schmidt elaborates on the general demographics of people that tend to be in unions and partake in strikes.
“The people that tend to organize are people who are skilled laborers, or that are hard to replace, or they work in an industry where there are profits,” he said.
He talks about the historical situation of blue collar workers and white collar workers tending to join labor unions and strikes compared to the present.
“The rate of unionization declined so that we’re now down to about under 10%. But just recently, when you go into the pandemic, then what happens is that wages and benefits are lower now. And in the pandemic, a lot of people couldn’t work and the people kind of changed their attitude towards work,” said Dau-Schmidt.
Then, Dau-Schmidt explains the demographic of industrial workers (specifically minimum-wage workers) having to work second jobs and their relationships with their employer, bringing up Starbucks as an example.
“If you were getting paid the minimum wage, you’re either gonna have to work multiple jobs, or you’re gonna have to have multiple people in your household working,” he said.
Finally, Dau-Schmidt answers what he thinks the government and other local entities can do to advocate and better the lives of these industrial workers.
“I think that learning a trade and learning a skill should be as important to the government as sending people to college. I have a college education, all my kids have a college education. But you know what – you can have a good life and you can be highly productive in this society without going to college, if you learn to trade and if you learn something, if you’re skilled enough, and you’re productive enough to deserve a high wage, and I think government can do things to encourage that,” said Dau Schmidt.
WFHB is seeking a qualified candidate to head WFHB’s Youth Radio program.
The Youth Radio Director provides leadership to and educational and administrative oversight for WFHB’s Youth Radio program, which specifically serves youth in South-Central Indiana. Each Saturday between 6 and 10pm, WFHB’s Youth Radio program empowers youths between the ages of 12-20 to learn the skills of live radio broadcasting and podcasting for their own content creation and curation.
- Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience energizing and educating children and youth.
- Commitment to youth development principles, community radio and community engagement.
- Strong group facilitation skills.
- Excellent communication skills with youth and adults.
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently and with a team.
- Demonstrates a non-judgmental attitude and philosophy of inclusiveness and equity.
- Demonstrated ability to build community partnerships.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Preferred experience in broadcast or podcast programming, announcing, and audio studio productions.
- Must pass a background check.
- Supervisory Relationship
- Reports to the General Manager. Works with other staff. Supervises Youth Radio interns and volunteers.
- General Duties and Responsibilities
- Curriculum development oversight, partner outreach and youth recruitment.
- Leads Youth Radio program staff in developing, implementing, and refining YR program.
- Provides vision and strategic leadership. Works with General Manager, as well as Development Director, News Director, and Music Director.
- Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops contacts with local educational and arts organizations, including schools and other local non-profits to partner on program curriculum and foster youth involvement.
- Develops and maintains appropriate relationships with educators and students throughout the WFHB broadcast area.
- Serves as Ambassador and spokesperson to the community for WFHB’s Youth Radio program.
- Ensures that WFHB’s youth programming complies with FCC regulations, other applicable laws, and WFHB’s policies.
- Benefits
- $32,000-$36,000 annual salary.
- Marketplace health insurance reimbursement up to $600 per month.
- Flexible schedule/work from home options.
WFHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Interested parties should send resume and cover letter to nominations@wfhb.org by May 15th, 2024.
WFHB’s Youth Radio has partnered with Girls Rock Bloomington to present this recording of our 2023Fall Workshop and remote playlist! Youth Radio was asked to give a presentation on “How To Be A DJ” in which they gave a live demonstration of what it’s like DJ’ing at WFHB. Afterwards, Jessie and Aja worked with the participants on crafting some theme and bed music for WFHB Youth Radio to use in the future.
The results were wildly creative!
https://wfhbcommunityradio.box.com/shared/static/n1zoko0911argm3pryd7cz53zx2w5vk1.mp3Produced and Edited by Jessie Grubb
Episode 7-How Do You Skank To Shoegaze? (with special guest Wilder Mouton)
Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them.
Former Youth Radio DJ and Director DJ Wilder joins Bast and Sebastian for a special live call in show of Title Talk. Firebrand turns the gang on to the tune “Eaten by Worms” by Nothing which prompts the question “what is post-shoegaze?”, Bast dives in the origins of funk metal with Living Colour’s “Which Way to America” and Wilder throws chaos in the mix by bringing a song called “Untitled” by Shotmaker to a show called Title Talk.
This way madness lies.
Credits:
Hosted by DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
In September, Youth Radio tabled at IU Arts & Humanities Council’s First Thursday festival. While they were there, they decided to ask questions about the concept of family and it’s traditions as it was Indiana University’s Family Weekend celebration. What follows are some heartfelt answers.
Please enjoy.
All interviews conducted by Nate Rushemeza.
Produced and edited by Jessie Grubb and Aja Essex
Episode 6- You Can Make The World More Cool By Giving Us Money
Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them.
In a special double sized live edition of Title Talk the producers of the this show decided to make DJ Bast and DJ Firebrand shill for station as it was the WFHB Fall fund drive! DJ Firebrand shows us “Demon(s)” by Darkest Hour as well as “New Fang” by Them Crooked Vultures while Bast hits us with “By Inheritance” by Artillery and “Green Man Dead” by Sleepwulf
While this episode of Title Talk was recorded during the WFHB Fall fund drive, which is now over, you can still support the station…right now! Just click on this link to choose how you’d like to keep the urchins, I MEAN WONDERFUL DJ’S in Youth Radio supported
Credits:
Hosted by DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Episode 5 – Warhammer Lore Talk Will Come, and We Call That Day RagnaROCK!
Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them.
In our 5th Episode of Title Talk, DJ Firebrand brings a sweet emotional song titled “I Thank You Child“, written by his namesake Zakk Wylde. DJ Bast being the “lorelord” he is gives Firebrand a peak into the Warhammer 40k universe by discussing the band Bolt Thrower and their song “Through The Eye of Terror“. It’s a sentimental and silly episode of Title Talk.
Credits:
Hosted by DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Youth Radio decided to walk around the streets and ask people some questions about the annual WFHB Block Rocker. DJ Iris ask the community questions about their favorite local bands, what shows they enjoy at the station and some community partners about their presence at the Block Rocker.
Please enjoy.
All interviews conducted by DJ Iris.
Produced and edited by Jessie Grubb and Aja Essex
WFHB’s Youth Radio has partnered with Girls Rock Bloomington to present this recording of our 2023 Camp Showcase Final Performance, as well as an interview with GRB Director Amy Oelsner. Aja and Jessie talk to her about the origins of the camp, how its grown and what the process of educating the participants is like.
Engineered by Nick Romy
Produced and Edited by Jessie Grubb
Episode 4 – The Rosetta Stone of Heavy Metal
Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them.
In this episode, DJ Firebrand gets into the deeper themes of Clifford’s “neo” nü-metal song “Dark Descent” while DJ Bast comes in hot with a rare find, “Metal Rap” by The Lone Rager. They dissect if this song is truly the first instance of rap and heavy metal crossing paths as well as getting into the uh…questionable album art that accompanies it.
Credits:
Hosted by DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
This is the fifth and final week of partnership between WFHB’s Youth Radio, Kid City and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington called “Youth Radio Summer Camp”. The idea behind the program was to encourage campers to participate in some creative activities that gave them a crash course in all the things they could potentially do if they got involved in broadcast radio. We wanted to give them a voice and allow them to hear all the hard work they put into their projects every Saturday on Youth Radio’s programming block.
For the final week of Youth Radio Summer Camp we decided to let the campers take what they learned over the course of the previous weeks and choose whatever path they wanted to explore more. So it’s variety pack of stories, crush talk, remote dj’ing and tidbits.
We hope you enjoyed this years selections and we hope to see you next summer
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
This is the fourth week of partnership between WFHB’s Youth Radio, Kid City and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington called “Youth Radio Summer Camp”. The idea behind the program was to encourage campers to participate in some creative activities that gave them a crash course in all the things they could potentially do if they got involved in broadcast radio. We wanted to give them a voice and allow them to hear all the hard work they put into their projects every Saturday on Youth Radio’s programming block.
This weeks project was audio theater. All plays were written and performed by each camp. We gave them free reign to make plays about whatever they saw fit, but came around to the same theme: MYSTERY!
So cozy up and take a listen to 4 tales to thrill you to your core!
Voice Over by Addison Rogers
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
This is the third week of partnership between WFHB’s Youth Radio, Kid City and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington called “Youth Radio Summer Camp”. The idea behind the program was to encourage campers to participate in some creative activities that gave them a crash course in all the things they could potentially do if they got involved in broadcast radio. We wanted to give them a voice and allow them to hear all the hard work they put into their projects every Saturday on Youth Radio’s programming block.
This weeks broadcast was dedicated to having the campers review some of their favorite media, talk about the current news of the time and honestly anything else that defied categorization. They got creative with their presentations and topics! Tune and listen to what the youthz are all talking about!
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
This is the second week of partnership between WFHB’s Youth Radio, Kid City and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington called “Youth Radio Summer Camp”. The idea behind the program was to encourage campers to participate in some creative activities that gave them a crash course in all the things they could potentially do if they got involved in broadcast radio. We wanted to give them a voice and allow them to hear all the hard work they put into their projects every Saturday on Youth Radio’s programming block.
For this week, we decided to bring back an old Youth Radio mainstay: Mixed Nuts! This one is focused around food and the campers relationship to certain foods. I wont lie, it gets pretty passionate in a few places and surprising in others. Take a listen to hear some delightfully unhinged takes on that stuff we put in our faces and keeps us goin’
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
Episode 3 – Now With 100% More Wizards
Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them.
It’s the thrilling conclusion to “The Wizard Saga”! Our heroes, broadcasting from ̶ ̶a ̶c̶l̶o̶s̶e̶t̶ The Backspace Gallery are once again fighting to for their sanity. To alleviate their woes, DJ Firebrand shows DJ Bast “Why It Scares Me” by La Dispute and DJ Bast completes this trilogy by blessing Firebrand with “Electric Wizard” by Vinum Sabathi.
The wheels of fate are turning! Listen in!
Credits:
Hosted by DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast
Produced and Engineered by Aja Essex and Jessie Grubb
This year, Youth Radio took to the streets to ask attendees of the 2023 Granfalloon Festival about Kurt Vonnegut, the performing artists and Bloomington’s atmosphere during the festivities. Along the way, they interviewed both people on the street, local artists and musicians and some participants in the festival itself. What is presented here is the extended edit of the episode that first aired on WFHB back in June.
Please enjoy.
All interviews conducted by DJ Iris, DJ Ezra, DJ Ollie and DJ Roux.
Produced and edited by Jessie Grubb and Aja Essex
Episode 2 – The Wizard Strikes Back Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them. It is a dark time for DJ Bast and DJ Firebrand. Although successfully recording a first episode, they have been shoved in ̶ ̶a̶ …
Episode 1 – Space Wizards Welcome to Title Talk! A podcast where DJ Firebrand and DJ Bast each choose a song that the other hasn’t heard and discuss them. They kick this episode off with DJ Firebrand playing “Getting Sodas” by The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die. …
Youth Radio presents this special program brought to you by a partnership with Fairplay and local business Popkorn Kernels With a Twist, WFHB’s Fairplay underwriter from February through March. Fairplay underwriting is a national initiative that encourages community building and greater social justice by connecting independent radio stations and BIPOC owned businesses.
In January the Youth Radio crew stopped by Pokorn Kernels With a Twist to talk to the manager Fred Bennett and owner Dr. Virginia Githiri, to get their perspectives on starting a business, making it through the pandemic inspirational advice for future entrepreneurs, and new flavors of popcorn.
February holds the holiday of Valentine’s Day, a holiday that is celebrated by many in and in many different ways. This month, Youth Radio took to the streets to ask the residents of Bloomington their thoughts on Valentine’s day past, present, and future.
All interviews conducted by Marty Abaddi
Produced and edited by Miles Petro and Wilder Mouton
In the early hours of September 19th, 2022, 20-year-old IU student Nathaniel Stratton was hit and killed by a drunk driver. The loss of a son, brother, friend and peer sent shockwaves through the community of IU and Bloomington alike. In the wake of this tragedy, Youth Radio took to the streets of Bloomington in …
On Saturday, August 27th, the ninth annual Bloomington Pridefest was held. Ranked as the best college town celebration of pride in the country , the festival was held by Bloomington PRIDE, a non-profit organization committed to to advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. With a myriad of activists, live music, drag shows, local businesses and community …
On May 2nd, 2022, a draft by the Supreme Court entailing the future of abortion rights was leaked to the public. The newfound opinion of the Supreme Court against reproductive rights inspired anger, fear, and hopelessness in people around the country. In this episode of Voices in the Street, we captured the emotions swirling around …
In March of 2022, students from the Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship participated in the MOTH Project, an event in which they tell personal, true stories under the guidance of English teacher Rachel Bahr. This version is 52 minutes, and the audio was edited by Youth Radio Coordinator Wilder Mouton. ~Note~ only stories aired …
Last month, our Youth Radio correspondents took to the streets and interviewed members of the Black community here in Bloomington to get their perspective on the importance of Black History Month.
The weather in Southern Indiana is rarely predictable. Sometimes it snows in November and hits 60 degrees in December. Sometimes it’s 40 in April after being 60 in March. The only predictable aspect is in unpredictability, and that’s only increased as time has gone on. Suddenly, the weather we Hoosiers have become accustomed to has …
This year, 2021 on November 5th to 7th, Travis Scott’s first ever Astroworld festival was held in Houston, Texas. The concert ended in the worst way – with the loss of life of 10 people and over 300 injured. Widespread feelings of loss and hurt rippled throughout the country as festival-goers, law officials, and concerned …
Youth Radio has returned to the WFHB roster! Anyone aged 13-20 is welcome to join the fold and have their voice heard from 6-10PM every Saturday night! Any ideas are welcome, regardless of how crazy they might sound. The pathway to enter in is just like any other volunteer, starting with orientations. Orientations are held …