Project '90
To the members of Phillips Exeter's Class of 1990, we have classmates all over the world doing all sorts of things. Wouldn't you like to hear from them? Well, here's your chance. Brian Shactman '90 talks to anyone and everyone from '90 so you don't have to. Enjoy.
Episodes
18 episodes
Hallie Flint Gilman
Hallie Flint Gilman begged her mother to let her attend Exeter. She brings that same passion to friendships, rowing, coaching, teaching, parenting, her legal career in the energy industry, and (we're guessing) the next chapter: An entrepreneuri...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:07
Michelle Chasin
Kakki Reynolds Lewis back in the interview chair, this time with multiple nominee Michelle Gucovsky Chasin to talk about the power of being seen as an adolescent, the legacy of generational trauma, diving into hard conversations, Judaism, and m...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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49:45
Francois Nguyen
Brian Shactman snags the mic back for an episode to talk to his former dormmate, Francois Nguyen, who actually has the status of a one-name classmate. Francois. Cois. Talented. Stylish. And oh, so engaging. His journey -- whether it be to Exete...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:58
Sandro Nivola
Our class movie star, Alessandro Nivola, talks about his Exeter experience, building a career in theater/film, balancing work and family with wife Emily Mortimer, and watching his son Sam follow in his footsteps. Hear what Sandro and Kakki Reyn...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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57:46
Rayenne Chen
Rayenne gets personal about the unexpected turns in her life: Divorce, her daughter's childhood cancer diagnosis, a rocky start to her real estate career. She and Kakki Reynolds Lewis -- Exeter roommates senior year until their friendship break...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:31
Qazi Fazal
For Qazi Fazal, acceptance to Exeter meant a winning lottery ticket. He shares with Kakki Reynolds Lewis about the path from his home country of Bangladesh to a satisfying education, investment banking career and the opportunity to live a life ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:37
Brian Shactman
How does a public school kid from a small town north of Boston end up at Exeter, Amherst, and then become a broadcast journalist covering three Olympic Games, the World Cup, the Super Bowl, the World Series and presidential primaries for ESPN, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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39:40
Nick Unger
The ONE class member who still lives on campus! So many surprises to this conversation as Nick was enigmatic to many of us (me). Did he know people viewed him as the smartest kid at Exeter? Yes. But that doesn't mean he liked it ... or did he?
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:05
Samuel Dowe-Sandes
What a life! From Vermont to Exeter to Connecticut to Vermont to New York to L.A. to Morocco, Samuel Dowe-Sandes is living an amazing and dynamic life. I did not know him well, but I new him enough to sense his positive energy and self confiden...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:52
Andre Landau-Remy
Andre came from Sao Paulo to PEA for two years. And he was my roommate! An exceedingly thoughtful intellectual, Andre reflects on PEA and life in Brazil (with his 4 sons!).
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:39
Eileen Kane
Brilliant, brave and totally transparent (I couldn't find a third good "B" word to keep the alliteration going.) Could have talked to her for days.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:34
John Palfrey
What can you say about John Palfrey? He runs a multi-billion dollar foundation, was a Harvard dean, as well as school head for the enemy (Andover) and just so happens to be a wonderful guy. It should be annoying -- but it's not! Another amazing...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:16
Lara Heimert
Lara sits atop the publishing world, but there is SO MUCH more to her journey than books and a brilliant mind. We delve into her time at Exeter but also do a deep dive into becoming a mom in her 40's and how that impacts life in her 50s.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:09
Ira Wolfson
Part of the infamous/legendary Main Street crew, Ira has had a tremendous career in banking. But did you know that Exeter was NOT his first choice? What?!?! In his own unique, edgy and humorous way, we learn about his journey to and through Exe...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:54
Robert Dixon
Robert's journey to Exeter is fascinating, and his life experience since is another example of the full range of paths that members of the Class of '90 have taken. It was such a joy to talk more with someone in one day than I had in my full lif...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:50
Jon Neuhaus
Our 1989-90 Class President has led quite the life. We catch up with the legendary Newy and learn what he's been up to -- and even teases us about the things he CAN'T tell us. SUCH an enjoyable half hour.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:31
