The Guy Who Took Notes in HS?

From high school strangers to unlikely reconnection—this episode explores how the past lingers, and how it can reshape the future. Eric Relkin and I weren't friends in high school—he was the funny guy a year ahead of me, and that was about it. But one class, one teacher, and years later, one odd series of shared obsessions brought us back into conversation. In our discussion, Eric opens up about the lessons he carried from Hewlett High, the sitcom wisdom he leans on to avoid repeating his parents' mistakes, and how the complicated world of high school shaped his life long after graduation. What begins as a trip down memory lane turns into something deeper—a reflection on history, on learning from the past, and on the unexpected ways our childhood stays with us. This is a story about memory, growth, and the choices that define who we become. You won't want to miss it