Six Stories. One Steel City. Endless Inspiration.

Join Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher for a memorable series of one-on-one conversations with Pittsburgh’s finest — athletes, innovators, and artists who’ve carried the city’s grit, passion, and heart into every arena of their lives.

From WNBA legend Swin Cash to entrepreneur Mark Cuban, Hollywood storyteller Antoine Fuqua, beloved comedian Billy Gardell, actor and producer Joe Manganiello, and trailblazing performer Ming-Na Wen — each guest sits down with Coach Cowher for an unscripted, heartfelt talk about roots, resilience, and what it means to be made in Pittsburgh.

Swin Cash, Mark Cuban, Antoine Fuqua, Billy Gardell, Joe Manganiello, Ming-Na WenReal stories. Real connections. Real Pittsburgh.

Bill Cowher sitting on a sofa in his home talking with a guest

Series Schedule

New episodes premiere Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. on WQED TV, followed by a bonus episode at 8:30 p.m. Then settle in for three hours of WQED classics—including favorites from The Rick Sebak Collection. See schedule further below.

8:00 p.m. / 8:30 p.m.April 30 – Billy Gardell, actor,and comedian / Corey O’Connor, Pittsburgh MayorMay 7 – Swin Cash, WNBA legend and basketball analyst / Encore: Billy GardellMay 14 – Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and investor / Encore: Swin CashMay 21 – Antoine Fuqua, filmmaker and director / Encore: Mark CubanMay 28 – Ming-Na Wen, actor and model / Encore: Antoine FuquaJune 4 – Joe Manganiello, actor and producer / Encore: Ming-Na Wen

Each week’s new episode runs again Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Mondays at midnight.

Qualifying members can stream all episodes now on our app, WQED+.

Get WQED+ to Start Watching

Viewers outside Pittsburgh can livestream new episodes at 8:00 p.m. Thursdays on WQED’s YouTube channel. Episodes will be released as an audio podcast on that same schedule.

Major funding for this program was made possible by UPMC.
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Stay Tuned for WQED Favorites

Thursday, April 30
8:00 – Billy Gardell, actor,and comedian
8:30 – Corey O’Connor, Pittsburgh Mayor
9:00 – What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh?
10:00 – It’s the Neighborhoods
11:00 – Steel Links

Thursday, May 7
8:00 – Swin Cash, WNBA legend and basketball analyst
8:30 – Encore: Billy Gardell
9:00 – Things that Aren’t There Anymore
10:00 – Stuff That’s Gone
11:00 – Things That Are Still Here

Thursday, May 14
8:00 – Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and investor
8:30 – Encore: Swin Cash
9:00 – 25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh
10:30 – History of Pittsburgh in 17 Objects
11:00 – Pittsburgh from the Air

Thursday, May 21
8:00 – Antoine Fuqua, filmmaker and director
8:30 – Encore: Mark Cuban
9:00 – Pittsburgh A to Z
10:30 – It is a Joy: WQED FM is 50 Years Old
11:00 – Pittsburgh from the Air II

Thursday, May 28
8:00 – Ming-Na Wen, actor and model
8:30 – Encore: Antoine Fuqua
9:00 – The House: A Black Horizons Special (Westinghouse High School)
10:00 – Wylie Avenue Days
11:00 – Pittsburgh from the Water

Thursday, June 4
8:00 – Joe Manganiello, actor and producer
8:30 – Encore: Ming-Na Wen
9:00 – 60’s and 70’s Soul Celebration (Pledge Programming)