Our Story
Second Saturday Magazine is a radio show on WPKN hosted by Bob Johnson. It airs on the second Saturday of every month. The show usually includes interviews with authors and live performances by local musicians.
With theaters shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Saturday Magazine wanted to bring the storytelling we love to people's homes. We create radio dramas with purpose. We tell entertaining stories and promote charitable causes to aid the world through this difficult time.
With theaters shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Saturday Magazine wanted to bring the storytelling we love to people's homes. We create radio dramas with purpose. We tell entertaining stories and promote charitable causes to aid the world through this difficult time.
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War of the Worlds by H.G. WellsWar of the Worlds was our first radio show. We promoted Meals on Wheels in Central Connecticut to help feed people in need.
Our production aired on Saturday, May 9th, 2020 at 3pm. Click here for more information and to listen to the show. |
Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton TrumboJohnny Got His Gun was our second radio drama. It deals with the sensitive issue of veteran post-traumatic stress disorder. We promoted #22ADay to raise awareness for the 22 veteran suicides that occur daily in the United States.
Our production aired Saturday, June 13th, 2020 at 2pm. Click here for more information and to listen to the show. |
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At Midnight on the 31st of March
by Josephine Young Case At Midnight on the 31st of March is a "story of loneliness, struggle and hope." It touches on themes of isolation and adjusting to a strange new world. Our production aired on July 11th, 2020 at 3pm. Click here for more information. |
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Dawn Speaks
Dawn Speaks was a remount of her spoken-word performance. It was followed by a conversation from the founder of GotToStop. The performance raised awareness for GotToStop and CSWAC.org. Dawn Speaks' words will make you laugh, cry, and inspire you to action. The show aired on Saturday, July 11th, 2020 at 2pm. Click here for more information and to listen to the show. |
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The Ballad of Belle Siddons
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Rose Colored Glass by Janice L. Goldberg and Susan BigelowDuring this upcoming election, we believe it is crucial that we engage in conversations for immigration reform. This production which shows us the story of fighting for an immigrant to be admitted into America right before World War II will ask many pivotal questions such as "How do we as Americans best pay attention to immigration rights?"
Act I aired October 10th at 2pm. Act II aired November 14th at 2pm. Click her for more information. |
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