StitchCast Studio is a dynamic, youth-driven podcast program that unites St. Louis youth (ages 16–25) with professional artists to create authentic, thought-provoking audio content. Over the course of this paid, four-week program, participants engage in mentor-led workshops where they learn storytelling, interviewing, and production skills while building confidence and communication abilities.
Rooted in dialogue and artistic expression, StitchCast Studio provides a safe space for young people from economically challenged, high-crime areas to explore the issues that shape their lives—such as gun violence, mental health, poverty, and life transitions. Youth collaborate with mentors and peers to transform personal experiences into original podcasts enriched with poetry, spoken word, and music.
Each episode serves as both a creative outlet and a tool for social awareness—amplifying youth voices, fostering empathy, and inspiring community dialogue around solutions. Through StitchCast Studio, participants not only develop professional and artistic skills but also discover their power to influence change and contribute to a safer, more connected St. Louis.
🎧 Listen to StitchCast Studio: https://stitchcaststudio.podbean.com