The Alumni Podcast

The Alumni Podcast
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A podcast where we reach into our past, reconnect with classmates decades later and build for the future

  1. 09/20/2024

    EP. 27| RAPPER AND NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPION LOUIS KING TELLS US HIS STORY!! INCREDIBLE!!!

    Louis King Show: “Rate your High School Experience (1-10):” 1,000 and 10! Hot Seat (they get 2 hall passes) * PLAY DAYDREAMING* Who was your high school crush? And did you ever shoot your shot? Who did you have beef with, or didn’t have a good vibe around? Did you drink or do drugs in high school? Why or why not? Are you currently north or south of a six-figure income? As of this podcast, is your investment portfolio larger than your student loan debts?  What was your most embarrassing or awkward high school moment?  Did you have your first kiss in high school? And if so, who was it with? Times Stamps: 25 mins: “Way Back Machine” 28 mins: Mother and Father being his main influences in life as musicians. His mom went to NYU film school (teacher was Martin Scorsese)  31 mins: Getting his house burned down when he was 11 years old 34 mins: Being labelled the “African drummer” and his taste in music and Tupac  37 mins: Going to Villanova and winning a national championship  45 mins: Getting in a fist fight  47 mins: How he balanced studying business and media production at Villanova and how he balanced academics and athletics 54 mins: Suing NCAA for Name Image and Likeness and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy  58 mins: “Under the radar” about Santa Monica deaths and gangs and his TED talk on emotional literacy  Lightening Round:* PLAY FEEDING THE DUCKS* Best off campus lunch spot? Hardest class you took? Which year of high-school would you most like to re-live?  Would you rather have a late-start Wednesday, or an early-release Friday?  Who was the hottest teacher at SAMO?  What song from our high school era is still on your playlist today?  Final plugs from guest: LOUIS KING gave a Ted Talk, won a NCAA championship with Villanova, and is a signed rap artist. His story is amazing, check it out! Also, we hope you enjoyed Tyler's into verse to our Alumni Podcast! The credits for the B-Roll and instrumental are below: Brandon’s B-Roll of Santa Monica:    • Santa Monica | Brandon's B-roll   Intro Music Credit: Youtube: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Instagram: Music by @freebeats.io Our Instagram: @alumni_podcast   / alumni_podcast

  2. 09/20/2024

    EP. 26| HIGH SCHOOL BALLER TO COLLEGE PROFESSOR LILLY FEDER JOINS THE ALUMNI PODCAST!

    Lilly Feder is your favorite former collegiate athlete turned awesome professor! “Rate your High School Experience (1-10):” Holistic experience: 10 Happy experience: 6-7 Hot Seat (they get 2 hall passes) * PLAY DAYDREAMING* Who was your high school crush? And did you ever shoot your shot? Who did you have beef with, or didn’t have a good vibe around? Did you drink or do drugs in high school? Why or why not? Are you currently north or south of a six-figure income? As of this podcast, is your investment portfolio larger than your student loan debts? What was your most embarrassing or awkward high school moment? Did you have your first kiss in high school? And if so, who was it with? Times Stamps: 9 mins: “Way Back Machine” 10 mins: UC San Diego for college and summer league and conditioning for basketball. Injured freshman year. Graduated and worked at UCSD and was an academic advisor. COMM major (switched majors 3x) 11:40 mins: Master and got a PhD and is an assistance professor at Marquette 13 mins: recruitment process for basketball at UCSD 15 mins: How the transition from high school to college ball was 16 mins: What was her devastating injury (Fainted on the court during conditioning testing) 18 mins: How to transition from an athlete to an academic mindset and identity 20 mins: Lilly’s first major (intro Communications class) and then wanted to be a Sport Psychology (didn’t like the physiology aspect) and then wanted to be a Lawyer 21 mins: What was the decision to pursue a masters program 23 mins: From UCSD to a masters at Purdue in Indiana and then a PhD at Purdue which JUST finished (in Athlete resilience) 27 mins: Job at Marquette to teach, do research and advise students 28 mins: Lilly defending her dissertation on the POD and the favorite finding (process vs. trait) but from research adversity and how to actively do or not do something 34 mins: “JOB DEEP DIVE” as a professor at Marquette University 37 mins: How Lilly sets the tone in her classroom 39 mins: How Artificial Ingelligence affects her classroom 42 mins: Lilly’s top writing tips 45 mins: If the next 10 years were perfect, what would you want? Lightening Round:* PLAY FEEDING THE DUCKS* Best off campus lunch spot? Hardest class you took? Which year of high-school would you most like to re-live? Would you rather have a late-start Wednesday, or an early-release Friday? Who was the hottest teacher at SAMO? What song from our high school era is still on your playlist today? Also, we hope you enjoyed Tyler's into verse to our Alumni Podcast! The credits for the B-Roll and instrumental are below: Brandon’s B-Roll of Santa Monica:    • Santa Monica | Brandon's B-roll   Intro Music Credit: Youtube: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Instagram: Music by @freebeats.io Our Instagram: @alumni_podcast   / alumni_podcast

  3. 09/20/2024

    EP. 25| MARIZA LOCKHART TELLS YOU HOW TO BE A LAWYER AND OPEN YOUR OWN PRACTICE!

    Mariza Lockhart is a great lawyer. She shares her journey from Samohi to courts in San Diego. Enjoy! ““Rate your High School Experience (1-10):” 7 Hot Seat (they get 2 hall passes) * PLAY DAYDREAMING* Who was your high school crush? And did you ever shoot your shot? Who did you have beef with, or didn’t have a good vibe around? Did you drink or do drugs in high school? Why or why not? Are you currently north or south of a six-figure income? As of this podcast, is your investment portfolio larger than your student loan debts? What was your most embarrassing or awkward high school moment? Did you have your first kiss in high school? And if so, who was it with? Times Stamps: 12 mins: “Way Back Machine” 14 mins: intro story (started at UC San Diego with a focus on international studies and history). Started working for a non-profit for a voter registration drive Going to Cal Western school of law 19 mins: Graduated law school in 2016 and took the Bar exam and PASSED 1st TIME and is working in real estate law 20 mins: Would you do it all again if you could go back? 22 mins: What is your advice to other people pursuing law? 28 mins: What do you believe is the future of law in 10 years? 32 mins: How did she build a caseload so quickly out of school? 42 mins: Where do you see yourself in 10 years if everything goes right? 39 mins: A lawyer war /horrible story she has had 40 mins: Did you go to your 10 year reunion? Yes. Lightening Round:* PLAY FEEDING THE DUCKS* Best off campus lunch spot? Hardest class you took? Which year of high-school would you most like to re-live? Would you rather have a late-start Wednesday, or an early-release Friday? Who was the hottest teacher at SAMO? What song from your high school era is still on your playlist today? Final plugs from guest: "pursue your passions" Also, we hope you enjoyed Tyler's into verse to our Alumni Podcast! The credits for the B-Roll and instrumental are below: Brandon’s B-Roll of Santa Monica:    • Santa Monica | Brandon's B-roll   Intro Music Credit: Youtube: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Instagram: Music by @freebeats.io Our Instagram: @alumni_podcast   / alumni_podcast

  4. 09/20/2024

    EP. 24| ACHRIS ARCEO PRO SOCCER TO SALES!!!

    Chris Arceo is a G. He went from playing high school soccer to playing pro soccer then on to dominating sales. Great Episode, must watch! “Rate your High School Experience (1-10):” 9 Hot Seat (they get 2 hall passes) * PLAY DAYDREAMING* Who was your high school crush? And did you ever shoot your shot? Who did you have beef with, or didn’t have a good vibe around? Did you drink or do drugs in high school? Why or why not? Are you currently north or south of a six-figure income? As of this podcast, is your investment portfolio larger than your student loan debts? What was your most embarrassing or awkward high school moment? Did you have your first kiss in high school? And if so, who was it with? Times Stamps: 23 mins: “Way Back Machine” 25 mins: Working at Staples on 16th and Wilshire and got into Notre Dame De Namur to play soccer 28 mins: What happened on Tuesday August 2nd… and how it changed his life 29 mins: working at Wells Fargo and having 1 more year of eligibility making $11/hour 30 mins: how he used his college network to find a new job at Wells Fargo while getting his Masters, but how he got fired “Greed: Wells Fargo” on Netflix 32: 2013 he got fired. Turning 26 years old and playing competitive mens soccer 35 mins: Getting a plane ticket to New Zealand in Wellington to pursue soccer (Wellington United) 38 mins: Signing for a team in Manilla, Philippines team (making $250/month) 40 mins: Moving to Thailand to island hop 42 mins: Came back the U.S. January 2014. 46 mins: Sammy working her way into Chris’ life 49 mins: December 2018 got married to Sammy 50 mins: Working a job at US Bank (business banker) and living in Santa Monica making $23/hr and maxed out credit cards and student loans 52 mins: Working for sunbelt rentals company 57 mins: Getting embarrassed at his 10 year high school reunion Lightening Round:* PLAY FEEDING THE DUCKS* Best off campus lunch spot? Hardest class you took? Which year of high-school would you most like to re-live? Would you rather have a late-start Wednesday, or an early-release Friday? Who was the hottest teacher at SAMO? What song from our high school era is still on your playlist today? Final plugs from guest: shoutout to the SAMO homies forever! Also, we hope you enjoyed Tyler's into verse to our Alumni Podcast! The credits for the B-Roll and instrumental are below: Brandon’s B-Roll of Santa Monica:    • Santa Monica | Brandon's B-roll   Intro Music Credit: Youtube: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Instagram: Music by @freebeats.io Our Instagram: @alumni_podcast   / alumni_podcast

  5. 09/03/2024

    EP. 23| AJ PEREZ BOXING INFLUENCER, CORNER MAN, AND HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING KING!

    AJ PEREZ IS A LEGEND! He has done boxing instruction videos for Lulu Lemon and Rumble boxing! You have probably seen his awesome videos on social media. Follow as he takes us through his journey after high school and even gives us a boxing lesson! Enjoy! Also, we hope you enjoyed Tyler's into verse to our Alumni Podcast! The credits for the B-Roll and instrumental are below: Brandon’s B-Roll of Santa Monica:    • Santa Monica | Brandon's B-roll   Intro Music Credit: Youtube: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Instagram: Music by @freebeats.io Our Instagram: @alumni_podcast   / alumni_podcast

  6. 08/20/2024

    EP. 22| FORMER STUDENTS INTERVIEW THEIR FORMER HIGH SCHOOL AP STATISTICS TEACHER 14 YEARS LATER!

    Geoff Tipper was our high school AP Statistics teacher. Geoff Tipper Show: “Rate your High School Experience (1-10):” Rating our class: 10/10 Rating his class: 8/10 Hot Seat (they get 2 hall passes) * PLAY DAYDREAMING* Who was your high school crush? And did you ever shoot your shot? Who did you have beef with, or didn’t have a good vibe around? Did you drink or do drugs in high school? Why or why not? Are you currently north or south of a six-figure income? As of this podcast, is your investment portfolio larger than your student loan debts? What was your most embarrassing or awkward high school moment? Did you have your first kiss in high school? And if so, who was it with? Times Stamps: 5 mins: Hot Seat segment 20 mins: “Way Back Machine” 25 mins: Tipper’s initial story after graduating high school. Entering University of California-Santa Barbara Quiz what is ESCAPA? Studying psychology and a minor in mathematics. Worked as an RA first 2 years. Living on the ocean side of the biggest party street and the Bohemian lifestyle 28 mins: Dating his now wife and living together in grad school. He took a job at San Marcos high school near UCSB. 30 mins: Moving to LA for his wife’s job (worked for Dustin Hoffman) as an exec assistant. 32 mins: The learning curve into teaching Statistics and feeling more confidence by the time he got to SAMO 34 mins: The move to Orange Country (because his wife got a new job in Interior Design) 36 mins: Starting at Woodbridge high school and having another daughter (who is 10 years old) 38 mins: Why Tipper choose Mathematics and if he ever felt imposter syndrome. The struggles with a “failure” of a day. The obvious path was high school teaching and understanding the financials. Knew he would be making less money in early adulthood, but knew there was a pension. Starting teaching at 22 properly, but has student teaching jobs at 21. 48 mins: Tipper’s evolution of a teaching oner time (the secret to keeping kids silent in class) 52 mins: Has math gotten harder for newer students since 2010? 57 mins: What are Tipper’s thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and cheating culture? 67 mins: “Job Deep Dive” and day to day Lightening Round:* PLAY FEEDING THE DUCKS* Best off campus lunch spot? California Chicken Cafe Hardest class you took? AP US History Which year of high school would you most like to re-live? Senior Would you rather have a late-start Wednesday, or an early-release Friday? Early Friday Who was the hottest teacher at SAMO? Mr. Ruprect What song from our high school era is still on your playlist today? 1995 song Weezer “blue” album 2010 songs Pete Yorn Final plugs from guest: “Learn to say YES” to things that challenge/scare you However, learn to say “NO” when it is outside your pay grade or not be compensated for Also, we hope you enjoyed Tyler's into verse to our Alumni Podcast! The credits for the B-Roll and instrumental are below: Brandon’s B-Roll of Santa Monica:    • Santa Monica | Brandon's B-roll   Intro Music Credit: Youtube: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Instagram: Music by @freebeats.io Our Instagram: @alumni_podcast   / alumni_podcast

  7. 08/02/2024

    EP. 21| Maurex! HOW TO PERFORM AT COACHELLA!

    Aryan Ashtani is your favorite artist Maurex! His smash single "Perfect Girl" lit up Tiktok. Get to know him through his high school friends! Rate your High School Experience (1-10):” Hot Seat (they get 2 hall passes) * PLAY DAYDREAMING* Who was your high school crush? And did you ever shoot your shot? Who did you have beef with, or didn’t have a good vibe around? Did you drink or do drugs in high school? Why or why not? Are you currently north or south of a six-figure income? As of this podcast, is your investment portfolio larger than your student loan debts? What was your most embarrassing or awkward high school moment? Did you have your first kiss in high school? And if so, who was it with? Times Stamps: 11 mins: “Way Back Machine” segment. Going from Economics to Film Studies at UCSB and then getting into Ebay re-selling 13 mins: moving to Texas with cousins as a medical assistant/EMT and grad school to be a physician assistant. One of his songs went viral on TikTok (had been doing music on the side). 14 mins: 3-4 years ago been a full time musician and producer 15 mins: Jim as the OG Clippers fan 16 mins: Aryan chasing his musical path in college. Staying home and making beats. “The Perfect Girl” beat was made in college. Sampling a song from “The Cure” 18 mins: Ear nose and throat surgery rotation in PA school while his music career was building up 19 mins: Where did Aryan post the song (Soundcloud first) and then Spotify and such later 20 mins: How he gets paid for his music content 23 mins: What is it like to be famous, any crazy fans? 25 mins: How he navigated the early music career. Lifestyle wise, money wise, future aspirations 27 mins: What it is like to perform on stage and his first 10 shows and what he learned 29 mins: How much he can invest in the shows and where he makes the most money as a musician 31 mins: How much of his music he makes intrinsically for himself vs. his audience 33 mins: How does Aryan deal with the haters? 35 mins: The Reddit feedback he gets 36 mins: What does Aryan want to accomplish in the next 10 years of his life? His routine: gym, coffee, girlfriend, wine, hang out. 1-2 more solo albums and then producing full time for other artists. 37 mins: Who is the most famous person he has met and what his Coachella experience was like 40 mins: “Job deep dive” into the life of a musician Has a business manager and appointment manager 44 mins: “Favorite memories of the guest” segment Also, we hope you enjoyed Tyler's into verse to our Alumni Podcast! The credits for the B-Roll and instrumental are below: Brandon’s B-Roll of Santa Monica:    • Santa Monica | Brandon's B-roll   Intro Music Credit: Youtube: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Instagram: Music by @freebeats.io Our Instagram: @alumni_podcast   / alumni_podcast

  8. 07/09/2024

    EP. 20| HOW TO BE A PASSPORT BRO/DIETICIAN with KARIM DAMJI

    Karim is not only a well traveled muay thai kickboxing beast, he is a dietician and part-time comedian! Watch this episode and show him some love! Rate your High School Experience (1-10):” MID = 7 Hot Seat (they get 2 hall passes) * PLAY DAYDREAMING* Who was your high school crush? And did you ever shoot your shot? Who did you have beef with, or didn’t have a good vibe around? Did you drink or do drugs in high school? Why or why not? Are you currently north or south of a six-figure income? As of this podcast, is your investment portfolio larger than your student loan debts? What was your most embarrassing or awkward high school moment? Did you have your first kiss in high school? And if so, who was it with? Times Stamps: 12 mins: “Way Back Machine” guests opening of their story 14 mins: Going to community college and traveling to Thailand in a self assembled “gap” year. Knowing he would pursue dietetics in school. Kept traveling around Asia 16 mins: Having a “double life” in Thailand and the US. Current degrees Bachelors in Nutrition and Family and Consumer Sciences. Masters in Human Nutrition. 17 mins: Working as a dietitian during his masters to pay off school, in 2020 20 mins: Initial resistance to the job market and wanting to find remote work in nutrition as his mainstay 22 mins: How Karim took the leap to becoming a comedian and what brought him to Thailand in the first place 27 mins: How a young 19 year old should approach traveling at that age (specifically abroad) 31 mins: The pivotal moment of Karim’s life in Elemenatary school 35 mins: JOB DEEP DIVE on Dietitian jobs. Specifically Telehealth. Need a masters degree and a dietetic internship and pass a test. Outpatient work as a “food therapist” and the psychology of people around food Lightening Round:* PLAY FEEDING THE DUCKS* Best off campus lunch spot? El Pollo Loco Hardest class you took? Guitar Which year of highschool would you most like to re-live? Junior year Would you rather have a late-start Wednesday, or an early-release Friday? Early release Friday Who was the hottest teacher at SAMO? Yoga teachers What song from our high school era is still on your playlist today? Dead Prez (Anything by them) Final plugs from guest: FREE PALESTINE Also, we hope you enjoyed Tyler's into verse to our Alumni Podcast! The credits for the B-Roll and instrumental are below: Brandon’s B-Roll of Santa Monica:    • Santa Monica | Brandon's B-roll   Intro Music Credit: Youtube: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Instagram: Music by @freebeats.io Our Instagram: @alumni_podcast   / alumni_podcast

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A podcast where we reach into our past, reconnect with classmates decades later and build for the future

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    The Alumni Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024
  • Episodes
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