Backstory - Let's Hear It

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - April 24, 2026

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

On this latest episode, host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks with guest Dawn Morin, the co-editor of the book 'The Autobiography and Sermons of Reverend Samuel Harrison'.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - February 20, 2026

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This week host Roberta McCulloch-Dews continues with Part Two of her discussion with Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - February 13, 2026

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's program, host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks with Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - January 23, 2026

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

On this latest episode of 'Backstory...Let's Hear It', host Roberta McCulloch-Dews welcomes Erica Shrader, founder of Westside Table.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - January 9, 2026

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews is joined by her special guest Dr. Nicole Payne.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - June 27, 2025

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:00:20 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks with Kathryn Potts, the Chief Learning and Engagement Officer at the Norman Rockwell Museum.

Backstory - May 2, 2025

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 02 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On today's program host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks about the Becket Art Center with Executive Director Jennifer Beatty and Board President Ken Cheeseman.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - March 21, 2025

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews speaks with Rebecca Brien, the executive Director of Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and the Pittsfield Parade Committee.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - February 28, 2025

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews spends the hour with Pastor Connie Harris of Price Memorial Church.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - February 7, 2025

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews welcomes Catherine Van Bramer, Pittsfield's Director of Administrative Services and Public Information Officer.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - January 10, 2025

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On today's episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews speaks with Destiny Saunders, owner of Dolc'e Rose Beauty Supply

Backstory - December 20, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks with Hadiatu Dumbuya, an entrepreneur and motivational speaker.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - December 6, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On today's episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews speaks with Cindy Shogry-Raimer, of Greylock Federal Credit Union.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - November 8, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week host Roberta McCulloch-Dews continues her discussion with Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - October 25, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks with Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - October 11, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On today's episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews speaks with Natale Monroe of General Dynamics Mission Systems.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - September 27, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week host Roberta McCulloch-Dews is joined once again by Michael Fazio of the Greylock Investment Group.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - August 30, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks with former NFL player Keith Willis.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - August 16, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks with Jason Cuyler of the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office.

Backstory - August 2, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week host Roberta McCulloch-Dews is joined by Michael Fazio of the Greylock Investment Group.

Backstory - February 16, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On today's episode Roberta spends the hour with Lisa Torrey, from the RSVP program in Pittsfield.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - January 26, 2024

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On today's episode Roberta speaks with Michael Bobbitt, the Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - December 8, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta spends the hour with Diane Wortis, the Director of Advancement for the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Backstory...Let's Hear It - October 27, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On today's episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews speaks with Gary Campbell, football coach at Wahconah Regional High School

Backstory...Let's Hear It - October 13, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode, host Roberta McCulloch-Dews spends the hour with Rachel Melendez Mabee, the VP for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Greylock Federal Credit Union

Backstory...Let's Hear It - September 29, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews welcomes guest Lisa Polidoro, the Program Secretary and Office Manager for the Berkshire Veterans Outreach Center

Backstory...Let's Hear It - September 1, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On today's episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks with local realtor Elisha Poirer.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - August 18, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On today's episode Roberta speaks with Yina Moore, the Founding Executive and Artistic Director of the Adams Theater.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - July 14, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000

This morning Roberta welcomes Jillian Bamford from On Point Barre & Fitness to the program

Backstory...Let's Hear It - June 30, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews keeps the show in the family and welcomes Warren Dews to the program.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - June 9, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta welcomes local author Tondalea Brady, who just put out a new book 'Max and Gus Send Mom to Timeout'.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - May 26, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 26 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On today's episode Roberta welcomes Betsy Strickler, a local marketing, communications and business development consultant.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - April 28, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

This week Roberta McCulloch-Dews welcomes TLance Black to the program

Backstory...Let's Hear It - March 31, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta welcomes Gary Wilk into the WTBR studios

Backstory: Let's Hear It - March 17, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On today's episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews welcomes Jenny Herzog, founder of Chaos Theory, to the program

Backstory...Let's Hear It - March 3, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews spends the hour with Gina Coleman.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - February 3, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

On today's episode Roberta speaks with Chantell McFarland who reflects on her childhood growing up in Chicago, opens up about the multiple domestic and sexual assaults she experienced, and how she learned to trust and love again.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - January 20, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:59:38 +0000

On this episode Roberta is pleased to welcome special guest Grammy nominated musician Matt Cusson to her show.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - January 6, 2023

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta McCulloch-Dews speaks with Bryan House, the Vice-President of Youth Development at 18 Degrees.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - December 9, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:56:45 +0000

On this episode Roberta talks with Darren Derby of the Pittsfield Police Department

Backstory...Let's Hear It - November 25, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews spends the hour talking with Tonya Frazier, the Lead Community Navigator at Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity

Backstory...Let's Hear It - November 11, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:07:50 +0000

On this episode, Roberta spends the hour talking with Joe Gunn from Barrington Stage.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - October 28, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta spends the hour talking with Vannessa Slaughter

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - October 14, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:03:00 +0000

On today's episode Roberta speaks with Lucie Castaldo who is the Executive Director of Berkshire Arts Center

Backstory...Let's Hear It - September 30, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews spends the hour talking with Andy Cambi, Pittsfield's Director of Public Health.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - September 16, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:35:00 +0000

Today Roberta speaks with Patricia Molina, a local realtor.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - September 2, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta spends the hour talking to author Elizabeth Heller.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - July 22, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:28:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews welcomes in artist Jesse Tobin McCauley.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - July 8, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta welcomes Mary McGinnis, founder of Artswalk Pittsfield, among other things in life.

Backstory - June 24, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:37:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta spends the hour catching up with Alex Reczkowski, the director of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Backstory - June 10, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta talks with Kate Lauzon

Backstory...Let's Hear It - June 3, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:59:00 +0000

On this special episode Roberta goes into the vault to showcase the previously unaired pilot episode featuring guest Mayor Linda Tyer.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - May 20, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 20 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Spend a hour with host Roberta McCulloch-Dews as she talks with Shavelle Boire of Spirited Shears.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - May 6, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 06 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks to Tony Jackson via Zoom.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - April 22, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

On today's episode Roberta talks with local resident Harmony Edwards-Persip.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - April 8, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

On today's episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews is joined by her colleague at City Hall, Catherine Van Bramer, the Executive Assistant to Mayor Linda Tyer.

Backstory...Let's Hear it - March 25, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:22:00 +0000

On today's episode Roberta talks with Alisa Costa, the founder and CEO of Engaged Communities Consulting.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - March 11, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta spends the hour talking with Sharron Frazier-McClain, Community Engagement and EDI Coordinator for Barrington Stage Company

Backstory...Let's Hear It - February 25, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:08:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta talks with local singer and activist Laura Cabrera.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - February 11, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta spends the hour talking with Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Wynn

Backstory...Let's Hear It - January 28, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta speaks with Dennis Powell, President of NAACP Berkshires.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - January 14, 2022

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews speaks to Marcus Coleman, a financial advisor at Raymond James.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - December 31, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta spends the hour speaking with Megan Whilden of Berkshire OLLI.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - December 17, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 19:31:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta is joined by her guests Vinnie Barbarotta, Highway Superindent for the City of Pittsfield and Cheryl Mirer, Executive Director of Downtown Pittsfield Inc.

Backstory...Let's Hear It - December 3, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta speaks with Carolyn Valli, the CEO of Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity.

Backstory - November 19, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode Roberta talks to her guest Shirley Edgerton for the full hour

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - November 5, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:07:00 +0000

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On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews speaks to chef Xavier Jones and Cindy Brown, Associate Commissioner of Regulatory and Veterans Affairs at Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - October 22, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:50:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews talks with Brett Westbrook, Executive Director of Berkshire County Head Start and Pittsfield Firefighter Abigail Lemanski.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - October 8, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:52:05 +0000

On today’s episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews welcomes guests Ricardo Morales, Pittsfield’s Commissioner of Public Services & Utilities, and Alan Rubin, OLLI Instructor.

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - September 24,2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:32:00 +0000

On this episode the guests are Rosa Tabango, Public Health Nurse with the City of Pittsfield and Dashine Moore, Organizer of the ‘Beat The Streets’ basketball tournament in Pittsfield

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - September 10, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

On this episode guests are Rev. Nakeida Bethel-Smith and Brian Andrews

Backstory...Let's Hear It! - August 27, 2021

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

On this episode host Roberta McCulloch-Dews is joined by guests Marie Richardson, longtime case worker for the Pittsfield Public Schools and Lavante Wiggins, Interim Dean of Students at Pittsfield High School

Backstory...Let's Hear It!

WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:09:12 +0000

Today’s guests are Tessa Kelly, Director of Public Projects for Group AU and Dubois Thomas, Neighborhood Revitalization Director for Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity