WWFinHS249 - Andrew Black
We Weren't Friends In High School
Andrew grew up with twin sister Lizzie, and while they shared some similarities, Andrew had a different school experience. Andrew reveals how he responded to his father pushing him to improve his grades and make The National Honor Society. Plus, playing sports year round, what he learned from his family trips to the Dominican Republic, and why he really went to so many DMB concerts. Andrew shares his perspective on twin life, being in an interracial marriage, and he reacts to the arrest of our teacher and his summertime boss, Matt Milleo. Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA...
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WWFinHS248 - Jessica Smith (Dyer, 2004)
We Weren't Friends In High School
Jessica came to Wissahickon in 9th grade, and promptly quit playing soccer to get back at her parents for making her move. We talk about bullying for girls, the best *NSYNC member, and how Jessica’s undiagnosed ADD affected her learning. As school went on, Jessica began partying at a different level than everyone else. Jessica talks about how drugs changed who she was, what she lost, and making living amends to repay her family. Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS247 - LeeAnn Miller (Malseed, 2000)
We Weren't Friends In High School
LeeAnn, not her actual name, was Captain of the Cheerleading team. After Kindergarten, she moved to Pittsburgh for 9 years! LeeAnn talks about returning to Wissahickon in 8th grade, the decision to go blonde as a teenager, and how her guidance counselor blew her college admission. Plus, dating a “cool kid” from my class, McDonald’s & Chuck E Cheese play areas, and why she left teaching. Check out LeeAnn’s Etsy Page Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS246 - Amanda Andresini (Christian, 2002)
We Weren't Friends In High School
A Jew named Christian? Amanda and I go way back to our Middle School production of Dreamgirls! We dive into our musical careers in school, the politics that went into casting, and why Amanda never pursued a career in theater. Plus, Amanda details her falling out with her best friend in 11th Grade, her internal struggles with not being "perfect", and why she had no clue classmates were partying in high school. Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG:...
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WWFinHS245 - Francesco Santo
We Weren't Friends In High School
Francesco had low self esteem and trouble fitting in, but he buried those insecurities after high school. Now it’s time to dig them up all over again. We talk about our struggles with body image, the post-high school glow up, and confronting our anger and aggression. Plus, marrying his high school crush, Fran’s recovery from addiction, and how he built himself back up again. Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS244 - Mayor Yaniv Aronson (2000)
We Weren't Friends In High School
The Mayor of Conshohocken joins the podcast to talk about his childhood, moving 10 times before landing at Wissahickon and pulling pranks in school for his Show on WTV. Plus, letting go of his filmmaking dream and the unanswered email that inspired him to run for Mayor. Yaniv takes us inside his first campaign, running against a 4 term incumbent, the end of his “Steelo” character, and the importance his wife played in not only his first term, but winning re-election. Also, insight to the communication and messaging Yaniv utilized with police and the community during George Floyd and BLM...
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WWFinHS243 - Coach Kyle Wilson (Boys BBall)
We Weren't Friends In High School
Before he became the Varsity Basketball Coach and Middle School English Teacher, Kyle Wilson was a Wissahickon student (Class of '85)! Coach joins the podcast to talk about cutting through the woods in the 80s, playing tough against the older kids at Knight's Park, and why he picked basketball as the sport to pursue. Plus, the complexities of coaching your own kids, memorable players through the years, and the responsibility of being a black teacher/coach. Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG:@WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS242 - Joe Ronca & Pete Baker (2000)
We Weren't Friends In High School
Joe and Pete became friends in Elementary School, and they brought beer to talk about it! It’s my first 2-Guest Podcast as we follow Joe’s passion for film from the Blizzard of ’93 to giving up a college scholarship and opening a cafe for cats! Plus, Pete’s days on the winless football team to leaving his first college at St. Vincent’s and getting the teaching bug. How my college music video crossed paths with a questionable sex scene that Joe helped shoot, the boys driving cross country together for the first time, and the effect covid has had on both of their jobs over the...
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WWFinHS241 - Jen Shim
We Weren't Friends In High School
Do you remember where you sat in 5th Grade? Jen does! Shady Grove memories, what a Middle School boyfriend was really like, and Jen's hillarious fantasy involving science teacher Mr. Landis. Growing up Korean, not dating Asian men, and her experiences with the phrase "whitewashed." Plus, Jen's obsessive *NSYNC fandom, playing it safe in her career, and the difference in bullying for girls vs. boys. Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS240 - Lauren Davis
We Weren't Friends In High School
The Girl I Didn't Know at graduation FINALLY joins the pod, and it turns out we a lot in common! Lauren discusses her Phoenixville origins, moving to Kentucky in 7th Grade, and how she ended up at Wissahickon in 10th grade. Lauren shares how she was impacted by her parents' divorce, we compare our tumultuous relationships with our dads. Plus, her dating app disasters, working at QVC, and moving to Charlotte! Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
info_outlineCassie was a shy kid who moved with her family to Wissahickon in the middle of 11th grade. Cassie talks about some of her memories of teaching daycare, the awesome block of BET programming after school, and looking back on the death of Aaliyah.
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