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Be Loud Radio

Be Loud Studios
The Be Loud Radio Hour is a podcast made by kids for everyone! At Be Loud Studios we help kids turn screens into tools for self expression and courageous collaboration. Being “loud” means showing up, creating something different, being assertive. Youth need more space to practice their “loudness,” especially in our digital world. Whether it be with a microphone or camera, we trust youth to be creators (not just consumers) –their opinions, ideas, and perspectives are valid and must be expressed. Be Loud exists to amplify kid voice in a time where too many youth are silenced. Kids have things to say. We want to give them the platform to not only share their stories, but to confidently broadcast them to the larger community. By doing so, we believe that they will feel affirmed and confident to become more active changemakers, listeners, and culture bearers. Thanks for listening, and remember to BE LOUD!
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Episodes

Be Loud Radio: Youth Voice Festival 2025!

Be Loud Studios live from the Youth Voice Festival! Check out some interviews and jump into the podcast room with some of the attendees and participants at this year's Youth Voice Festival.

May 15, 202526 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Be Loud Radio: Dear Adults

What do Be Loud DJ's want adults to know? What expertise do they have to share? Listen on for some sage words from the Be Loud DJs.

May 15, 202530 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Be Loud Radio Hour: Glenda McKinley and DJ Tr33

Be Loud DJs interview Glenda McKinley and DJ Tr33, with a bonus feature about sustainable Mardi Gras solutions from the Youth Climate Action Fund project

Mar 31, 202528 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Be Loud Radio Hour: Let Me Reintroduce Myself

Kicking off the Spring season of Be Loud! We're exploring a new question: How do we celebrate ourselves and the world around us? Check out our first episode of Spring 2025!

Mar 13, 202528 minSeason 4Ep. 8

2024 Golden Mic!

All of the 2024 Golden Mics in one place!

Dec 23, 202445 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Be Loud Radio Hour: Be Loud Rewind

Be Loud Radio REWIND! Some special extras that were recorded throughout the season packaged into one great episode! Catch a conversation with Ness from Mess Arts, interviews from a voter registration drive, and DJs getting on the mic to talk about the importance of stories, give shoutouts, and be themselves.

Dec 09, 202427 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Be Loud Radio Hour: I have a Shoutout

DJs give shoutouts to the people and things they want to celebrate and interview festival goers at A Studio in the Woods' FORESTival. A little post-election processing, as well.

Nov 22, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Be Loud Radio Hour: Finding Joy in Confusing Times

These are confusing times! On this episode, hear from Be Loud DJs and special guests about what's going on today and how they find joy even when things are challenging.

Nov 07, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Be Loud Radio Hour: Grassroots Radio Conference + Theo Mitchell

Be Loud DJ's took on the Grassroots Radio Conference at Gallier Hall in New Orleans! DJs got to interview folks who work at community radio stations around the country, learning about what they do and also what they think is the power of storytelling. This episode includes interviews with radio hosts & practitioners, a podcast with MarkAlain Dery, the founder of WHIV, and an extra special addition of an interview between DJ Splash and Theo Mitchell, announcer for the New Orleans Pelicans and...

Oct 12, 202441 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Be Loud Radio Hour: Season 4 KickOff + Nina Compton + #IAMNEWORLEANS

This episode of Be Loud Radio Hour kicks off the 4th season of Be Loud! This season will tackle the question, "How do we find joy in confusing times?" We start the journey into this question in this episode with a focus on identity. This episode also features a conversation with Nina Compton and a reflection on #IAMNEWORLEANS from the students attending the 2024 NOLA Future Fest.

Sep 27, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Live at Jazz Fest 2024

DJs on the Scene! Listen to Be Loud DJs share their thoughts on the festival, as well as interview tourists, attendees, artists, musicians and workers!

Jun 05, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Be Loud Radio: Youth Day at the Capitol & Just Been Served Juror Workshop

For this full episode of the Be Loud Radio Hour, our DJs were live on the scene at two very important local events: Youth Day At The Capitol and the Just Been Served workshop put on by The Juror Project. Be Loud was on the scene as over 100+ young people gathered at the LA Capitol to advocate for their rights. Hear their interviews with leaders from organizations like Daughters Beyond Incarceration, Puentes and The Covenant House. DJ DeMarcus Cousin the 3rd Jr. attended the Just Been Served work...

May 22, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Next Voices- Living School- Episode 4

In this episode of "Next Voices", students from the Living School talk about everything from Tik-Tok to high school curriculum to what it means to be a young person today. As always, we were so impressed by the energy and positivity of students from Living School. BIG shout out to New America Foundation for making this experience and production possible!

May 10, 202415 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Be Loud Radio Hour: LOOP NOLA + Growth On & Off the Mic

For this full episode of the Be Loud Radio Hour, Be Loud DJs visit LOOP NOLA, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide positive, life-changing outdoor experiences for children and youth in Greater New Orleans. Our DJs learned some survival skills, explored City Park and interviewed some of the workers at LOOP NOLA. Our DJs also share some insight on how they've grown on AND off the mic so far this year.

Apr 29, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Be Loud Radio Hour: Mudfest 2024 + Youth Voice Festival

For this full episode of the Be Loud Radio Hour, Be Loud DJ's attended the Louisiana Children Museum's annual Mudfest as well as hosted the annual Youth Voice Festival. Listen to Be Loud DJs share their thoughts on Mudfest, as well as interview attendees at each festival.

Apr 22, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Live at the Danny Barker Festival

DJs on the Scene! Listen to Be Loud DJs share their thoughts on the festival, as well as interview tourists, attendees, volunteers and staff members of the Jazz Museum at this year's Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival.

Apr 15, 202411 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Be Loud Radio Hour: Social Media Special

In this episode, Be Loud DJs met with Lauren LaRose and Mariana Barry Boyd, two experts working to share and promote how social media affects teenagers. DJ Bird and Diggity Deuce sat down with them and asked important questions on how we can build a more balanced and informed relationship with technology. But, we also wanted to give youth an opportunity to share their own perspective. Be Loud DJs recorded insights into their digital lives. Exploring the highs and lows of social media engagement....

Mar 21, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Next Voices- Episode 3- Next Level

In this episode of "Next Voices", students from Next Level talk about facing failure and the shortcomings of systemic institutions in America. We were so grateful to these students and their teacher for sharing their thoughts with us, and now with you all! BIG shout out to New America Foundation for making this experience and production possible!

Mar 15, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Live at the Free People of Color Museum

DJs on the Scene! Listen to Be Loud DJs interview one of the tour guides and share their experiences visiting New Orleans' Free People of Color museum!

Mar 11, 202410 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Next Voices - Episode 2 with Bricolage Academy

"Next Voices" is a Be Loud podcast that listens to the next generation of students, leaders, and citizens here in New Orleans. In this episode, we talked with 8th graders from Bricolage Academy about what it means to grow up in their community and what they associate with being an American. The energy and enthusiasm of these 4 brave students really cemented the larger purpose of this project. Young people have a lot to say and we need to listen. Big shout out to our new friends from Bricolage Ac...

Feb 27, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Live at The Drew Drop Inn

DJs on the Scene! Listen to Be Loud DJs interview members of the New Orleans community with ties to the historic Dew Drop Inn as the Inn plans to finally reopen this year.

Feb 20, 202424 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Next Voices - Episode 1 with the NET Central City

New podcast alert! "Next Voices" is a Be Loud podcast that listens to the next generation of students, leaders, and citizens here in New Orleans. In this episode, students from The Net discuss what "America" means to them and realizations they've had as they navigate life and school. Big shout out to our new friends from the NET Central City and especially to their teacher Erin Lierl for coordinating, preparing, and inspiring this conversation. Also, thank you to our partner the New America Foun...

Feb 01, 202413 minSeason 2Ep. 6

What would a prison-free New Orleans look like? Conversations with Lede New Orleans

Every year, we partner with Lede New Orleans- an organization that equips emerging creatives with skills, tools and resources to transform how local media serves our communities. For this episode, DJs connected with Lede fellows and learned more about their reporting on the impact of prison on our local community. With their help, DJs also heard from leaders FFLIC LA as they shared more about their work in transforming the systems that put children at risk of prisons. Incredibly grateful to thes...

Dec 19, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Hot Seat Interview with City Council President JP Morrell

Be Loud had the incredible opportunity to "sit down" (over Zoom) with City Council President JP Morrell It was an awesome conversation that covered everything from his day to day schedule to podcasting to how to deal with the hate. Super impressed by the energy and focus of the DJ crew and of course- big shout to JP Morrell for sitting down to talk with DJs about his life in and out of politics.

Dec 11, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Live at Treme Fall Fest

Welcome back to Be Loud Radio Hour. To start the show, DJ spent a beautiful Saturday morning recording @tremefest and interviewed the many different artists, musicians, and vendors that made this year's festival a huge success. We are super impressed by Be Loud DJs. Pushing themselves to mic up and talk to someone new. Working on their interview skills. Making follow up connections. Chasing down second lines. Even figuring out how to record segment introduction in a bounce house. These things ar...

Nov 07, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 3

New Friends at YAM and the Louisiana Children's Museum

This month, we went on our first field trips of the year! First, Be Loud interview teen artists at the Young Artists Movement as they finalized their new mural. Then, we went to the Louisiana Children's Museum and recorded with families about their traditions. Grateful for both of these opportunities and big shout out to these community partners for pressing record with Be Loud DJs.

Oct 16, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 2

New Season. Meet Be Loud DJs.

Welcome back! We are kicking off our third season of Be Loud Radio with our largest cohort of young DJs. For episode 1, you meet some of our new DJs and hear more about what they want to do this year on the mic. Also, we will check in with our community partners at 826 New Orleans, Rooted School, and Make it Count Math.

Oct 04, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Be Loud + Pass the Mic Fellowship Pt. 2

In this episode the Be Loud crew meets up with the Pass the Mic Fellowship for an awesome episode. Be Loud Studios is a nonprofit organization committed to amplifying kid confidence through radio production. Additionally, we facilitate a year long fellowship for local K-12 teachers that want to learn how to produce meaningful audio/radio/podcast projects with their classrooms. So enjoy these pieces by our wonderful NOLA educators and students. As always learn more at BeLoudStudios.org

Jul 07, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Be Loud + The Pass the Mic Fellowship Pt. 1

In this episode the Be Loud crew meets up with the Pass the Mic Fellowship for an awesome episode. Be Loud Studios is a nonprofit organization committed to amplifying kid confidence through radio production. Additionally, we facilitate a year long fellowship for local K-12 teachers that want to learn how to produce meaningful audio/radio/podcast projects with their classrooms. So enjoy these pieces by our wonderful NOLA educators and students. As always learn more at BeLoudStudios.org

Jun 30, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 6
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