The Buc Stops Here

Peter G. Curran, Blair Academy

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A podcast celebrating Blair Academy community and connection.

Jun 11

Chef, restauranteur and Food Network personality, Marc Murphy P ‘26

On the third episode of "The Buc Stops Here," Blair parent, acclaimed chef, restaurateur and longtime Chopped judge Marc Murphy stops by to discuss his unlikely path into the culinary world, his advocacy to end hunger, lessons learned from dyslexia and his son's experience at Blair Academy.
Feb 6

Energy Capital Partners Chairman & Founder Doug Kimmelman P’12 ’13 ’15 ’22

On this month’s installment of The Buc Stops Here, Head of School Peter G. Curran P’27 ’27 speaks with former Board Chair, honorary Trustee and proud parent of four Blair graduates Doug Kimmelman P’12 ’13 ’15 ’22. As executive chairman and founder of Energy Capital Partners, the largest private owner of power generation capacity in the United States, Mr. Kimmelman shares his career trajectory, habits for healthy living, and how he sustains his passion in his work and life.
12/12/2025

MUSH co-founder Ashley Thompson '08

In this inaugural episode, Blair Academy Head of School Peter G. Curran P '27 ‘27 caught up with Blair Trustee Ashley Thompson ’08. Their conversation ranged from her time as a student leader at Blair to co-founding the health food company MUSH and pitching on Shark Tank to selling more than 200 million cups of overnight oats and launching a new bar product line.

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A podcast celebrating Blair Academy community and connection.

Creator

Peter G. Curran, Blair Academy
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

3
Rating

Clean
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