Can art be illegal? Just ask Max Gonzales. In 2016, he was arrested as Pittsburgh's most wanted graffiti artist. Today, he's challenging elitism in the art world by creating space for POC and queer-focused art. Join us as Max tells his story, from bringing Chicago's graffiti culture to Pittsburgh, to how his arrest boosted his art career.

Get to know Max more by visiting his website, or follow him on Instagram.

Did you think Pittsburgh doesn't have a basketball team? Today, we're joined by Marcus Robinson, founder of the Pittsburgh Bullets professional development basketball team. Marcus talks about using his passion to connect with people, how the Pittsburgh Bullets commemorates those lost to gun violence, and how hitting rock bottom brought him to where he is today.

"Who knows what God has brought us through this child?" That's exactly what Amachi Pittsburgh, an organization that provides mentorship to children with incarcerated parents, is dedicated to finding out. Executive Director Anna Hollis joins us to talk about the value of listening to children's voices and why their mentees are not referred to as children of prisoners, but as children of promise.

If you’re wondering what “Saiko” means, tune in. Today we’re joined by KRUNK alum Saiko, who tells us about his swiftly-growing rap career. Find out how a gas station inspired Saiko’s name, how he’s pushing himself to gain more confidence, and how he found out he was really good at freestyling.

Can accepting a dare lead to a career? It did for Pittsburgh native Terry Jones, who is now a successful stand up-comedian with two comedy albums and a third on the way. Join us as Terry discusses social awareness and empathy in comedy, how he incorporates culture into his performances, and the importance of controlling our ego when we reach success. 

Be on the lookout for Terry’s comedy album releases this year, both of which were recorded in Canada. Afro-Bebop was released on March 26, 2020 and Limbo Negro will be released later this year.

How often do you see the humanity behind every person you encounter throughout your day? Will Halim, the Founding Director of Storyburgh, does this by providing a platform for marginalized people to tell their stories. On today’s episode, Will talks about how Storyburgh addresses the gaps in traditional media stories, how we need to be conscious of the impact our actions have, and how we can begin making change in the world.

Learn more about Storyburgh on their Instagram and Twitter pages!