Program Director: Uma & Eira Pathe
Off the Record is a youth-driven radio program produced by SLB Radio’s Youth Express, where young people take the lead in exploring the issues and topics that matter most to them. The show features authentic conversations, creative storytelling, and insightful interviews with adults who work closely with youth, including educators, mentors, counselors, and community leaders.
Co-hosted by Uma and Eira, Off the Record fosters inter-generational dialogue and mutual understanding. Covering a wide range of themes from education and identity to culture and the arts. The program brings real stories and fresh perspectives to the airwaves, amplifying youth voices while engaging and inspiring those who support them.
Tune in every Thursday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST @ SLB Radio Youth Express
The Making Of “Off The Record”:
Shady Side Academy students Uma Pathe and Eira Pathe talking about their experiences hosting Off The Record, their weekly show originating from our Youth Media Center SLB Radio Interview (January 10, 2026)
Radio Episode Archives
February 5, 2026
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & Entertainment
Episode: The Art Of Film-making
Guest Name: Movie Director - Dr. Ravi Godse MD, Pittsburgh (IMDb Profile)
Movies: Dr. Ravi & Mr. Hyde (2007), I Am a Schizophrenic and So Am I (2008), Help Me, Help You (2009), Remember Amnesia (2019)
January 29, 2026
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & Education
Episode: The Attention Advantage
Guest Name: Amelia, Katniss, Lilly - Students Shady Side Academy, Senior School, Pittsburgh
January 22, 2026
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & Education
Episode: Between The Bells, Learning In The Noise
January 15, 2026
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World of Art
Episode: Teaching Art - Part II
Guest Name: Ms Vinaya Kini, Visual Arts Teacher, Pittsburgh
December 18, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World of Art
Episode: Teaching Art
Guest Name: Ms Roy Parlour, Visual Arts Teacher, Shady Side Academy, Senior School, Pittsburgh
December 11, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World of Art
Episode: "Youth Art Club and Importance of Art in our lives"
Guest Name: Angela and Felix - Students Shady Side Academy, Senior School, Pittsburgh
December 4, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World of Art
Episode: "Art - Past, Present and Future (with AI)"
November 19, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World Languages
Episode: "Story of Languages, Past, Present and Future (with AI)"
November 13, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World Languages
Episode: "Language Lab: Teen Voices"
Guest Name: Amelia (Chinese), Katniss (French), Alexandra (Latin) - Students Shady Side Academy, Senior School, Pittsburgh
November 6, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World Languages
Episode: "Language Lab: Marathi"
Guest Name: Mr Rahul Deshmukh, Director BMM Marathi School Initiative, Americas & Europe with Aarohi and Abhir (Students, Pittsburgh Marathi School)
October 30, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World Languages
Episode: "Language Lab: Chinese"
Guest Name: Ms Xiaoxia Xu, Chinese Teacher, World Language Department, Shady Side Academy Senior School
October 23, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World Music
Episode: Music as a universal language (J-pop, K-pop and use of AI)
October 16, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World Music
Episode: Indian Classical Music
Guest Name: Mrs Anupama Mahajan (Singer, Performer & Teacher)
October 9, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World Music
Episode: Our Music DNA
October 2, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World Music
Episode: Choir and Strings Orchestra, Shady Side Academy Senior School
Guest Name: Mr Jeffery Gross, Director Music Department, Shady Side Academy, Senior School, Pittsburgh
September 25, 2025
Monthly Theme: Today's Youth & World Music
Episode: Composers Club, Shady Side Academy Senior School
Guest Name: Max Renock, Jacob Smith-Tatha & Cecilia Chen
