We Weren't Friends In High School
Ever wish you could go back to high school? A Bradford Corbitt is doing the next best thing. He's tracking down everyone from his high school class (Wissahickon High School, 2001) that he WASN'T friends with. The awkward relationships, the fights, the failed crushes. Is this really what we remember? Under the surface of an awkward meet-up may begin the budding of a new friendship, or just more awkwardness.
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WWFinHS249 - Andrew Black
08/01/2022
WWFinHS249 - Andrew Black
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 Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS248 - Jessica Smith (Dyer, 2004)
07/18/2022
WWFinHS248 - Jessica Smith (Dyer, 2004)
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)
06/27/2022
WWFinHS247 - LeeAnn Miller (Malseed, 2000)
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)
06/13/2022
WWFinHS246 - Amanda Andresini (Christian, 2002)
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: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS245 - Francesco Santo
05/09/2022
WWFinHS245 - Francesco Santo
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)
04/25/2022
WWFinHS244 - Mayor Yaniv Aronson (2000)
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 demonstrations. Conshohocken Arts Festival - June 4 Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS243 - Coach Kyle Wilson (Boys BBall)
04/11/2022
WWFinHS243 - Coach Kyle Wilson (Boys BBall)
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)
03/21/2022
WWFinHS242 - Joe Ronca & Pete Baker (2000)
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 past few years. Kicking it off with Double IPAs at noon. http://www.keasbeymattison.com/ Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS241 - Jen Shim
03/07/2022
WWFinHS241 - Jen Shim
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
02/21/2022
WWFinHS240 - Lauren Davis
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
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WWFinHS239 - Hank Jones (2002)
02/07/2022
WWFinHS239 - Hank Jones (2002)
From Ambler to Hollywood, Hank packed up his car and moved across the country to pursue his passion in screenwriting. He talks about the grind to get his foot in the door, overcoming disappointment, and landing his dream-job of working on Peacock’s “Bel-Air.” Plus, Hank talks about his struggle to bond with a black community growing up, the racism that pushed him away from his Middle School friends, and how his outlook changed when his cousin Dave joined him in High School. Hank takes us behind-the-scenes as we discuss his career on projects such as “Blackish,” “The New Edition Story,” and his start on BET’s “The Game.” Don’t forget to watch “Bel-Air” Sunday February 13 on Peacock! Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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WWFinHS238 - Chris Hoagland (LaSalle 01)
01/24/2022
WWFinHS238 - Chris Hoagland (LaSalle 01)
Chris begged to go to Wissahickon Middle School, his first public school. But he left the high school for LaSalle because of bullying. Chris talks about the friends he made after leaving Wissahickon, and the bullying that still took place in private school. Plus, the simple beginnings of Chris’s struggles with drinking, living a sober life, and helping others learn from his experiences. Full Video @ youtube.com/REDSHIRTPLAYA Facebook: @WWFINHS IG: @WEWERENTFRIENDSINHIGHSCHOOL
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The Skulls - WWFINHS 90s Movie Club
12/20/2021
The Skulls - WWFINHS 90s Movie Club
Brad, Kelly & Krissy discuss one of their favorite movies in High School: The Skulls (2000) starring Joshua Jackson, Paul Walker, Hill Harper, Leslie Bibb, and Craig T. Nelson.
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WWFinHS237 - Jen Mackaman (Sloss)
12/06/2021
WWFinHS237 - Jen Mackaman (Sloss)
Jen joins the podcast to talk old school Ambler days when kids played outside, memories of Knights Park, and growing up with all sisters. Plus, going tech school with a purpose, her path through nursing, and 20+ years with husband and classmate Sean (Ep. 119). Also, how Jen went form loving hip-hop to becoming a country music fan.
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WWFinHS Extra Credit: Ms McCracken (English)
11/22/2021
WWFinHS Extra Credit: Ms McCracken (English)
My 12th Grade English Teacher joins the podcast to talk about her transition from Wiss student to Wiss teacher, my ups and downs in her class, and leaving school to surf in New Zealand! Plus, her predatory colleague, navigating a sexist work place, and the negatives of fostering competition in school.
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WWFinHS236 - Adam Salter
11/08/2021
WWFinHS236 - Adam Salter
Adam and I reconnect for the first time since Graduation to talk about coming up in the Pod system in middle school, our opposite experiences in the 13th grade and the feeling of being lost coming out of college. Plus, our shared memories of TV Lab, music, and the early days of making mixtapes.
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WWFinHS235 - Monica Shoukri
10/25/2021
WWFinHS235 - Monica Shoukri
Monica was a confused child with an intimidating reputation. We discuss girls beating up boys, first impressions, and going into the work force rather than going to college. Monica also talks about her Egyptian heritage, her old-school upbringing, and summers in Egypt. Plus, Monica opens up about her struggles with addiction after school, her path to sobriety, and regaining trust, normalcy, and her daughter!
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WWFinHS234 - Cassie Hunter
10/11/2021
WWFinHS234 - Cassie Hunter
Cassie 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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WWFinHS233 - Jon Diaz
09/27/2021
WWFinHS233 - Jon Diaz
Jon struggled to fit in and develop relationships while maintaining his faith in Christ, and while Chorus gave him a chance to shine, Jon preferred fitting in the background with chorus & band friends. Jon’s friendship with first guest Mike Clyburn (WWFINHS 101), disgust in the school dating cycle, and the politics that steered Jon away from after school activities. Have you ever smoked banana peels?
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WWFinHS232 - Bianca Mercer
09/13/2021
WWFinHS232 - Bianca Mercer
Bianca moved from Hartford, CT to the Philly Suburbs. Prior to moving, she only had experiences with West Indians and Hispanics. She talks about the cultural shift, her insecurities of not being like the other kids, and growing up as the only black teenage girl in her neighborhood. Why Bianca quit her first love of soccer, male sport bias, and which former guest of this podcast made Bianca doubt her own skills.
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REDSHIRTPLAYA - Episode 3
09/11/2021
REDSHIRTPLAYA - Episode 3
Welcome to a mini-series podcast featuring the music of the Red Shirt Playa. Stories behind my lyrics and production, relation to Wissahickon and beyond.
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WWFinHS231 - Jennifer Fitz (Martin)
08/09/2021
WWFinHS231 - Jennifer Fitz (Martin)
Our Homecoming Queen reveals what it was like to win the crown and have all of the attention on her, her long-term relationship with classmate Pat, and getting her hair pulled during Lunch and standing up for herself.
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WWFinHS230 - Jeff Pan
07/26/2021
WWFinHS230 - Jeff Pan
All the way from SINGAPORE, Jeff is the 2nd International Guest to join the pod! Coming to Wiss in 9th grade, why Zack Morris was a negative influence on our lives, and crying over not making the basketball team. Plus, Jeff’s road from back packing to building hostels to starting a software company, what he’s learned about success and failure, and being scarred by his high school football memories.
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WWFinHS229 - Zach Rowe
07/12/2021
WWFinHS229 - Zach Rowe
Zach was the always The New Kid. Wissahickon was Zach’s 3rd High School in as many years. We discuss why he and his parents moved around a lot, where he spent the most time, and what happened when his parents left the day after graduation. Plus, the legal troubles that pushed Zach to change his life and join the Marine Corps, how he got lucky, and the strong bond between he and his wife, fellow classmate Maria.
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BEST OF: WWFINHS Reunion Special
06/28/2021
BEST OF: WWFINHS Reunion Special
Best of the very first We Weren't Friends In High School Reunion Special!
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WWFinHS228 - Jeff Marsico
06/14/2021
WWFinHS228 - Jeff Marsico
Jeff spent most of his high school days focused on his passion for pastry in hopes of becoming a chef. But he had an unexpected experienced that crushed his desire to continue on. We also reflect on little league baseball, School Safeties, and marrying into the Indian culture!
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WWFinHS227 - Maria Rowe (Gigliotti)
05/31/2021
WWFinHS227 - Maria Rowe (Gigliotti)
Maria came from a strict family and a small Catholic school. Fears entering Wissahickon, the cliques in her small school, and Maria’s strict family Homelife. Dating classmate Zach Rowe, breaking tradition with her marriage, and moving away from Ambler. Plus, returning home to care for ailing father, her unexpected pregnancy, and being the wife of a Marine.
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WWFinHS226 - Max Wood
05/17/2021
WWFinHS226 - Max Wood
When Max left North Penn High School, he stopped giving a fuck. Growing up in different suburbs, racism and scary cops, and the process of feeling out Wissahickon. His difficult summer of Trade School, why Max didn’t stick it out, and what happened when his teachers and coaches didn’t provide any guidance for the future.
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WWFinHS225 - Aneta Ostasz (Piatek)
05/03/2021
WWFinHS225 - Aneta Ostasz (Piatek)
The first International Podcast! Now in Greece, Aneta first came to the US as a Political Refugee from Poland as a baby with her parents. Despite not being top of our class or getting into her college choices, Aneta still achieved her dreams of working in the field with Refugees around the world, often with her own life in danger.
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WWFinHS224 - Chris Gebert
04/19/2021
WWFinHS224 - Chris Gebert
Chris and I have been sharing hip-hop music with each other for the past few years, but we don't know each other! My early fears of talking to Chris on Facebook, and we bond over the uncomfortable experience of our rich Grandfathers. Memories of one of Chris’ best friends Evan Wallace, aka E-Dubble. Plus how a paperwork error sealed Chris’ college fate. This is for all the 90s & Early 2000s Hip-Hop fans.
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