Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 // Forbes Avenue
For this episode of Forbes Avenue, we spoke to T. J. Murphy and Em Voelker about ReelQ – Pittsburgh’s longest running film festival and the the 6th oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in the world! ReelQ will run from October 3 to October 11 in 2025, and have 14 screenings of various films from the animated comedy Lesbian Space Princess to a documentary on the activist organization ACT UP.
T. J. and Em shared about the history of the festival, which started in 1982 when films were still on reel to reel tape. They also discussed the relevance of keeping up this work in the modern day, as well as the importance of representation and film media overall. Tune in to hear more about the best parts and challenges of holding such a long-running festival!
Listen to the episode: T. J. Murphy and Em Voelker
Riona Duncan, host, audio editor, audio engineer, researcher
Recorded September 26, 2025; WRCT debut September 30, 2025
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 // Interviews,News
Shortly after 8:00 p.m. tonight, August 7, Dead Daisies‘ lead guitarist, Doug Aldrich, joins your Rockin’ Attorney, Eric Jackson Lurie on WRCT’s Court’s In Session to discuss the new blues album Lookin’ for Trouble that was recorded in the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama!
Returning for his second appearance on Court’s in Session, Doug will discuss the change in musical style for the band’s new album, the recording sessions together in the studio and the decision to forgo overdubbing in an effort to keep the band’s unadulterated original takes.
Doug’s curriculum vitae includes being the lead guitarist for Ronnie James Dio as well as for David Coverdale as a member of Whitesnake. He’s been an original member of the Dead Daisies since the inception of the supergroup – which includes former members of the Guess Who, Motley Crue and other bands.
Tune in tonight at 8:00 p.m. or catch the replay this Sunday, August 10, at 10:00 p.m., here on WRCT Pittsburgh 88.3 FM or streaming worldwide at wrct.org!
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 // In-Studio,News
During the 11:00 a.m. hour on Wednesday, July 30, WRCT’s Whiskey Before Breakfast will feature a preview of Pittsburgh’s All Together Now music festival. The festival, occurring at locations all over Pittsburgh Thursday, August 7 through Sunday, August 10, will be raising awareness of the contributions immigrants have made to the Pittsburgh area and will be raising funds for the Collaborative for Immigrant Impact.
We’re expecting members of two local bands to play live on the air during the preview! From the Celtic & Contradance side of the musical family, Devilish Merry and, from the bluegrass side of the family, Slag Mountain. It should be an exciting and fun way to get the show under way! Don’t miss the excitement on 88.3 FM, WRCT Pittsburgh, or streaming from this very website!
The program will also be repeated on Thursday, August 7, at 9:00 a.m. on 88.3 FM & www.wrct.org, and be posted to Mandorichard’s Mixcloud page: www.mixcloud.com/mandorichard
