Behind The Mic: Making Children's Radio
The Radio Workshop's Sue Valentine and Mike Rahfaldt take us through the production of the radio show.
Radio Workshop Pilot Episode: January 30, 2008
Intro 1:59
Alien plants and soccer stadiums, bee stings and cricket results, music in Ghana and Ghandi in South Africa - Radio Workshop hosts Lesedi Mogoatlhe and Akhona Ngoqo welcome listeners to the show and introduce today's line-up.
Career Focus: Musician 4:03
Freshlygrounds lead singer Zolani Mahola speaks to us about what it takes to be a musician, and how she broke into the industry.
Audio Postcard: 2010 Stadium 2:53
Today's Audio Postcard brings us to the construction site of the 2010 World Cup Stadium in Cape Town. Wearing hardhats and dodging bulldozers, the architect gives us a tour and tells us what it takes to go from concept to concrete.
What's Going On: Electricity Crisis 3:21
Are you finding yourself in the dark these days? Hear about what's happening with the electricity situation in South Africa, and find out what you can do to help.
Fun and Games - Question 5:03
Today's fun and games trivia question: How long does it take for a piece of swallowed chewing gum to pass through your body?
Fun and Games - Answer 0:59
Today's fun and games trivia question: How long does it take for a piece of swallowed chewing gum to pass through your body?
Buzzword 1:33
Everyday we bring you a new word to add to your vocabulary. Today, get ready to impress your parents, your friends, and your teachers with... INDIGENOUS.
Caring for our Environment 6:05
Ever heard of alien plants? Join us for a walk through the forest and find out what these aliens are doing to our indigenous vegetation.
News 2:52
A three-minute wrap-up of what you need to know.
Sports Report 3:39
Soccer, cricket, and swimming dominate today's sports headlines.
Professional Dancer 4:41
When Theo Ndindwa was young he wanted to be a professional soccer player. Along the way, he found another calling.
Global Focus: Ghana 5:00
Gold, chocolate, kente cloth, and hiplife music. Pack your bags, because in today's Global Focus we travel up the coast to the West African nation of Ghana.
On This Day in History 3:22
Today is January 30th, 2008. Here's what happened on this day in history.
What's On: This Weekend in Cape Town 2:50
We all need to get out of the house every once in a while. This is what you can get up to this weekend in Cape Town.
Ask the Doctor 2:51
Have you ever been stung by a bee? Dr. Toni tells us exactly what to do if this ever happens to you.
The Mic is Yours: Okhayeni Primary School 3:49
Your stories, told by you. Today Zama interviews her principal about challenges facing Okhayeni Primary School.
Book Review: "Ties that Bind, Ties that Break" 3:12
Twelve year-old Kiana reviews a book she's just finished, and she's eager to recommend it to our listeners.
Outro 3:13
That's it for today's show. Radio Workshop hosts Lesedi Mogoatlhe and Akhona Ngoqo leave you with a song called "Feel Good" by Lira.