Project '90

Brian Shactman

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. 

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Mark Elbroch

    Mark Elbroch shares his journey from being expelled by Exeter in December of senior year to becoming one of the world's experts in mountain lions and the subject of the new documentary "Heart of a Lion." He takes Kakki Reynolds Lewis from his angry, alcohol-fueled 20s to becoming a father of twins and advocating for the reintroduction of pumas across North America.  Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

    1h 1m

  2. 3 FEB

    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 entrepreneurial venture around prefab housing. She talks with Kakki Reynolds Lewis about her recent "gap year" and more. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

    37 min

  3. 7 JAN

    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 more. As always -- warmth, insight and nostalgia abound.  Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

    50 min

  4. 24/11/2025

    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 Exeter or to the music industry or to industrial design -- is as captivating, dynamic and authentic as anyone we know. Please listen, enjoy and share.  Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

    54 min

  5. 04/11/2025

    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 Reynolds Lewis took from the 35th reunion and hope for in the 40th!   Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

    58 min

  6. 24/09/2025

    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 breakup -- talk about resilience and living a purpose-filled life. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

    47 min

  7. 17/06/2025

    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 of purpose with his family in New York City.  Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

    44 min

  8. 05/06/2025

    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, MSNBC, CNBC and more -- only to end up living a stone's throw from another boarding school? Follow the windy road as we turn the tables on Project ' '90 host Brian Shactman. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

    40 min
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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. 

Information

  • Creator
    Brian Shactman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Project '90
  • Show Website
    Project '90