Wesleyan University Podcasts
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At Wesleyan, our open curriculum challenges and teaches you to think creatively, become intellectually agile, and take meaningful risks. This flexibility prepares you both for success and the inevitable setbacks along the path to discovery. Learn more at https://www.wesleyan.edu/
Episodes
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In Conversation: A Crucial Moment for Higher Ed
President Michael S. Roth ’78 joins Wesleyan’s Executive Director of the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life and host of NPR’s Disrupted Khalilah Brown-Dean for a wide-ranging discussion on fostering hope in the face of cynicism, escaping our echo chambers, what DEI really means, and...
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Democracy in Action: Free Expression
Wesleyan University's Democracy in Action podcast asks how institutions of higher education can cultivate the ways we show up as citizens. It underscores Wesleyan’s unwavering dedication to preparing future generations for a world where the free exchange of ideas and the vibrant clash of...
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In Conversation: The Supreme Court and College Admissions
Earlier this spring, Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth ’78 was joined by Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez ’96, vice president and dean of admission and financial aid, to discuss the still-pending ruling by the Supreme Court on Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. University of North…
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In Conversation: Creative Writing
Acclaimed author, Wesleyan Shapiro-Silverberg Professor of Creative Writing, and Director of the Shapiro Center for Writing Amy Bloom talks to President Michael S. Roth about the rhythm of writing, the elasticity of language, and creating a home for creative writing at Wesleyan independent of…
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Ep. 26: Sports and All Things Intellectual
In this week's episode of the WesConnects Podc(A+), Roger Maynard Award winner Ralph Savarese ‘86 discusses teaching and coaching at Deerfield Academy, briefly living in Poland, the skills he learned from playing an individual sport, and his current position as an English Professor at Grinnell...
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Ep. 25: Find that Balance
In Episode 25 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, 7x All-American Jenna Flateman Posner ‘04 talks about being inducted into the Wesleyan athletics hall of fame and winning a national championship, being opportunistic while entering the workforce, and her current role as the VP of Digital at SNIPES.
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Ep. 33: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Steve Sorkin ’83
Mike Whalen’s (Coach) college roommate, Steve Sorkin ’83, joined the podcast to reminisce with his good friend and former Wesleyan football teammate. Sorkin and Whalen shared several memories from their playing days in Middletown. They also went on to coach together, and against each other, for...
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Ep. 32: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Christopher Roellke ’87
Former Wesleyan dual-sport athlete (basketball and baseball), Christopher Roellke '87, is now the President at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. Roellke joined Chris & Coach to relive his days in Middletown, tell stories about legendary coaches Herb Kenny and Peter 'Kosty' Kostacopoulos…
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Ep. 31: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Julian Sonnenfeld '11
Following an incredible baseball career as an undergraduate for the Cardinals, in which he was named to the NESCAC All-Conference Team three times and set the program record for doubles, Julian Sonnenfeld '11 is now helping athletes perform at their best for a living. Sonnenfeld is currently a...
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Ep. 30: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Avery Esdaile '00
Avery Esdaile '00 is currently the athletic director for Boston Public Schools. Prior to that, he spent 12 years at Wellesley College in the Athletic Department. The former Wesleyan men's basketball player joined Chris & Coach to talk about his career path, his current job and the impact of...
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Ep. 29: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Blair Ingraham ’14
Blair Ingraham '14 played field hockey for four years at Wesleyan under head coach Patti Klecha-Porter and two years of women's lacrosse under head coach Holly Wheeler. After a successful playing career, she returned to Middletown to pursue her Master's degree while acting as a graduate assistant...
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Ep. 24, Live a Life of Meaning
In Episode 24 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, host Brian C. Adams talks to his former lacrosse teammate Jeff Jorve ‘04 about how he found his way to Middletown from Seattle, WA, his post-college career in China as a writer, working at the World Bank and, most importantly, how you should always...
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Ep 23: Try New Things
In Episode 23 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, Tim Gallivan ‘15 (men’s basketball) speaks about his unhappiness in financial services, how playing a sport in college builds resilience, and his current job as a full-time math teacher and part-time DJ.
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Ep 22, Know Your Resume
In Episode 22 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, Julie Bennett ‘00 chats about participating on the undefeated women’s rugby team at Wesleyan, the importance of knowing the ins and outs of your resume, and what sales and trading is really like.
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Ep. 28: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Kyle Weiss ’12
Kyle Weiss ’12, a former two-sport (baseball, football) athlete for the Cardinals, is now the Running Backs Coach for UConn Football. Weiss rejoins his former head coach, now athletic director Mike Whalen ’83, to relive his football playing days in Middletown and how his career in coaching began....
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Ep 21, My Differentiator
In Episode 21 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, Nick DiNardo '05 (football) addresses getting rejected from all six of his first interviews after college, working in the publishing industry, feeling like a failure, and his current position in Higher Education at Salesforce.
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Ep 20: Be Strategic
In Episode 20 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, recent graduate Henry Martellier Jr ‘19 highlights the Non-profit organization Prep For Prep, being a walk-on to the men’s lacrosse team, and working at Bloomberg.
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Ep. 26: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Kathy Keeler ’78
Kathy Keeler ’78 is the only Wesleyan graduate to win an Olympic gold medal, as she helped stroke the women’s eight crew to a top finish at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Keeler, who was inducted into the Wesleyan Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008, caught up with Chris & Coach to reminisce about...
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Ep 19: Rely on Your Wesleyan Family
In Episode 19 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, Maggie Feldman-Piltch ‘14 describes how she found a way to be involved in everything, receiving her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Security Studies, and her own start-up company.
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Ep 18: Insatiable Curiosity
In Episode 18 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, International Student Noah Schlesinger ‘13 (men’s soccer) unravels his journey from the United Kingdom to Wesleyan, how he started a bowling league within the U.S. Trust and the tight-knit group of friends that came with it, and working in Private…
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Ep: 17: Purpose Driven
In Episode 17 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, Sam Ebb ‘13 reveals how playing a sport in college gave him structure, what turned him away from Law School and towards Business School, his time at Deloitte, and, finally, his transition to his current role in the sports industry.
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Ep. 24: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Spike Malangone ’09
Spike Malangone '09 was a 3-time All-American for the Wesleyan men's lacrosse team and was named the best defensive player in the country in 2009. He was one of three Malangone brothers to play for head coach John Raba and the Cardinals, joining his older brother Paul '05 and his younger brother...
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Ep 16: A Cardinal for Life
In Episode 16 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, Joe Edmonds ‘16 (men’s basketball) discusses his college transfer process, landing summer internships in the sports industry while at Wesleyan, and some basic BTC knowledge.
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Ep. 23: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with John Gardner ’74
The winningest hockey coach in the history of New England prep school hockey, John Gardner ’74, joins Chris & Coach to talk about his playing days, his career at Avon Old Farms, recruiting, coaching players that went on to have NHL careers, and he tells stories about the Stanley Cup! Gardner was...
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Ep. 22: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Perry Hammond '03
Growing up in San Francisco, California, Perry Hammond ’03 chose to move east to enroll at Wesleyan University where he enjoyed a successful four-year career with the Cardinals men’s soccer program. Following graduation, he moved back west to begin a career in the sports industry, which included...
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Ep: 15, Life in Private Equity
In Episode 15 of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, host Brian C. Adams '04 talks with his old friend Charlie Munzig ‘07 about his natural business interest from a young age, the benefits of having a mentor, and the typical 2-2-2 path to get into private equity.
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Ep. 21: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Michael Arcieri '86
Another Wesleyan men’s basketball great joined Chris & Coach as the hosts welcomed Class of 1986, Michael Arcieri. Arcieri was a 1,000-point scorer for the Cardinals, reaching that feat before the 3-point line was even introduced. His incredible story of perseverance is a must-listen for those...
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Ep. 20: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Victoria Yu ’19
Former women’s tennis superstar Victoria Yu ’19, one of the most decorated athletes in Wesleyan Athletics history, joined Chris & Coach on Zoom to discuss why she chose Wes, what it was like playing alongside and against Eudice Chong ’18, what it was like playing doubles with her sister Kristina...
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Ep: 14: Fight for What You’re Worth
In Episode #14, Catherine Taibi ‘13 (women's lacrosse) highlights being a Senior Interviewer for Wesleyan University’s Office of Admissions, her fellowship at the HuffPost and the imposter syndrome that came with it, and her biggest achievement of receiving a Forbes 30 Under 30 award last year.
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Ep. 19: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Jordan Sears ’18
The 2018 NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year, Jordan Sears ’18, was a shutdown defender for the Wesleyan men’s basketball team. Now, the Assistant Video Coordinator for the Milwaukee Bucks gets to guard two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in practice!
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Ep. 18: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Amos Magee ’93
The all-time leading scorer for both goals (35) and points (87) in Wesleyan men's soccer history, Amos Magee '93, joins Mike Whalen '83 and Chris Grace in this week's episode of Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score. Magee was named an NCAA Division III All-American in 1992 and helped guide the...
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Ep. 17: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Tobin Anderson ’95
Former 1,000-point scorer for the Wesleyan men’s basketball team and now head coach at St. Thomas Aquinas College, Tobin Anderson ’95, joins Mike Whalen ’83 and Chris Grace on Zoom to relive his playing days and discuss his career. Anderson has excelled as the Spartans’ coach and has guided them…
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Ep 13: Get to Know People, Get to Know Everyone
In this interview, Caleb King ‘17 talks about transitioning from prep school to the Wesleyan community, his choice to attend law school, and the importance of a summer associateship.
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Ep. 17: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Tobin Anderson ’95
Former 1,000-point scorer for the Wesleyan men’s basketball team and now head coach at St. Thomas Aquinas College, Tobin Anderson ’95, joins Mike Whalen ’83 and Chris Grace on Zoom to relive his playing days and discuss his career. Anderson has excelled as the Spartans’ coach and has guided them…
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Ep 12: Don’t Be Afraid to Reach Out
In this episode of the WesConnects Podc(A+)st, Ryan Hendrickson ‘07 (men's hockey) explains the benefits of failing while you’re young, his day to day life in financial advising, and how there is always someone willing to help.
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Ep. 16: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Bill Mandigo ’83
Bill Mandigo '83, a classmate of Athletic Director Mike Whalen '83, joins Chris & Coach on Zoom to reminisce about his days in Middletown. Mandigo is the head coach of the Middlebury women's ice hockey and women's golf programs. He enters his 33rd season as the women's ice hockey coach and has...
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Ep. 15: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Shasha Brown ’13
The all-time leading scorer in Wesleyan men’s basketball history, Shasha Brown ’13, joins Chris & Coach for the podcast to talk about his playing days with the Cardinals, his young coaching path thus far, the importance of culture when building successful programs, and he discusses his current...
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Ep 10: Fostering Exploration Through Your Network
Ellen Paik ’15, Innovation Fund Manager at New Story Charity shares how Wes allowed and prepared her to explore her passions from intending music major to investment banker and social entrepreneur helping the homeless secure home ownership.
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Ep 9: Networking & Resiliency Is No Joke
Whit Harrison ’06, Production Designer at Comedy Central, talks about his athletic experience as a lacrosse goalie to day to day life as a freelance editor with stints at Harlem Films and Time Magazine to Scholastic and Comedy Central
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Ep 11: Should I Go to Graduate School?
In this informational interview, Bernadette Doykos ’04, educator and Organizational Learning Partner at Catalyst:Ed discusses the pros and cons of entering graduate school and describes her personal journey earning a Ph.D. and the myriad of ways it has affected her life.
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Ep. 14: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Matt Kingsley ’98
The first episode of 2021 features a top-5 scorer in Wesleyan men’s basketball history and current Associate Head Coach of Yale men’s basketball, Matt Kingsley ’98. Kingsley joins co-hosts Chris Grace and Mike Whalen ’83 to reminisce about his playing days with the Cardinals, how he got into...
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Ep. 8: From Internship to Job Offer: A Student Journey
Senior Babila Fomuteh, football captain and president of the Student-Athlete of Color Leadership Council, talks about his path from prospective student to campus leader, Patricelli Fellow and nonprofit founder. He further explains how during the pandemic he was able to secure an internship which...
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Ep. 13: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Drew Marrochello ’91
Former Wesleyan football player now Director of Athletics at Boston University, Drew Marrochello ’91, joins Chris & Coach on Zoom to talk about his administrative path to becoming a Division I AD, his hiring practices, and The Beanpot. Marrochello also reflects on his football playing days at Wes.
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EP.12: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Eudice Chong ’18
Five-time NCAA National Champion Eudice Chong ’18 of women’s tennis joined Chris & Coach on Zoom, all the way from Hong Kong, to talk about how she ended up at Wesleyan, her experiences playing for National Championships in both team and individual events, how she became mentally strong, where…
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Ep 7: Networking Misconceptions and Pitfalls
Description of episode: Portfolio manager, Michael Dorsey ‘08 talks about the personal experience which motivated him to always be prepared, two common misconceptions about networking, and how 10 years later, a college summer internship impacted his career.
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Ep. 12: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Eudice Chong ’18
Five-time NCAA National Champion Eudice Chong ’18 of women’s tennis joined Chris & Coach on Zoom, all the way from Hong Kong, to talk about how she ended up at Wesleyan, her experiences playing for National Championships in both team and individual events, how she became mentally strong, where…
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Ep 6: Networking Horizontally – Make Like a Tree and Branch Out
Commercial real estate analyst, Corey Aviles ‘19 submits effective networking begins with your peers. Networking with teammates and other student-athletes who share similar career aspirations is some of the most important work that you can do when first developing your network. A broad tree of...
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Ep 5: Put In The Work Exercising Your Networking Muscles
Entrepreneurs Chris Meade ’05 (lax) and Matt Wheeler ’05 (lax), co-founders of SportsRecruits, speak about the importance of using resources available on campus, repetition in developing your networking skills, and being open to a wider breadth of career opportunity. The more chances you have to...
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Ep 4: Networking – It’s Not Just For Careers In Finance
Marine scientist and author, Dr. Ellen Prager ‘84 (field hockey, lacrosse), speaks about her Wesleyan athletic experience, and how she combined personal passions with professional acumen AND NETWORKING in developing a successful career making science entertaining and understandable for people of...
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Ep. 11: Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score with Shane Scannell ’15
Shane Scannell ’15, NFL pro scout for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former offensive lineman for the Wesleyan Cardinals, sat down with Chris & Coach on Zoom for Episode 11 of Chris & Coach; Beyond the Box Score. Scannell, who played for Athletic Director Mike Whalen ’83 (Coach) at Wesleyan,...
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At Wesleyan, our open curriculum challenges and teaches you to think creatively, become intellectually agile, and take meaningful risks. This flexibility prepares you both for success and the inevitable setbacks along the path to discovery. Learn more at https://www.wesleyan.edu/
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