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Sunday RemedyHow Pilates Helped Me Run 100 Miles: Tony's Inspiring StoryIn this episode, we sit down with Anthony Rastigue, a fitness trainer who has transformed his life through Pilates. From a traumatic car accident to running a 100-mile race, Anthony shares his incredible journey of recovery, resilience, and the unexpected role Pilates played in his physical and mental transformation.
Discover why Pilates isn’t just for women and how it can benefit everyone—from golfers to runners to anyone looking to build strength, improve posture, and gain confidence. Anthony also dives into the concept of “second stage muscle failure” and explains how Pilates pushes your limits in the best way poss...
2024-12-2240 min
USELESS DEGREESEp. 36: Fitness CareersThis week’s guest is power-lifting fitness & nutrition coach, Jordan Syatt. He walks us through his journey into the fitness industry and how he continues to evolve and shape the lives of many through proper strength training and diet coaching.
2021-07-1329 minUSELESS DEGREESEp. 35: Saving Money After CollegeThis week’s guest is Brandon Chidester. He walks us through his experience working in insurance and real estate and provides some very helpful advice on saving money after college. You can hear him go more in depth on the House Hacking Success podcast.
2021-06-2129 minUSELESS DEGREESEp. 34: Working Remotely Before It Was CoolThis week’s guest is Lauren Tierney, host of upcoming podcast Life Snacks. She talks all about her time leaving college a year early to get a head start on the postgrad world and how she experienced working remotely while living in a completely different city.
2021-06-1032 minUSELESS DEGREESEp. 33: Maximizing Your Potential (feat. Tiffany Civil)This week’s guest is Tiffany Civil, owner of her very own consultation business and Masterclass on going above and beyond your college degree. We talk all about her journey into the consulting business and her views on how universities can improve on opening your options for a satisfying workplace that’s right for you.
2021-06-0228 minUSELESS DEGREESBecoming a Best-SellerThis week’s guest is Jessi Beyer, a best-selling author and public speaker. She gives speeches on various corporations and colleges and has a class all about becoming a best-selling author
2021-05-2430 minUSELESS DEGREESPostgrad AdviceMy guests this week are Liz and Ashley, the hosts of The Party’s Over Podcast. Their show is all about postgrad life, exploring passions & self improvement!
2021-05-1735 minUSELESS DEGREESJournalism CareersThe guest of the week is Chrissy Clark, a Michigan State political science graduate and current staff writer for The Daily Wire. We talk all about college campus issues and the journalism space.
2021-05-1033 minUSELESS DEGREESGen Z CareersOur guest of the week is Atish Doshi, CEO of the college multimedia company The Black Sheep. We talk all about how he started the company as well as how generation Z has been engaging in content and navigating their way in the workplace.
2021-05-0529 minUSELESS DEGREESWhat To Do During A Gap YearThis week’s guest is Alyssa Jennings, an MSU grad that took a gap year before PA school to take on “low risk fun jobs” to help bring her passions to life.
2021-04-2630 minUSELESS DEGREESA Student Athlete’s Guide To The WorkplaceOur guest of the week is Zach Terrell, former WMU quarterback that earned the “Academic Heisman” title after taking his team 13-0. He talks all about how student athletes experience a unique transition when exiting college and entering the workplace.
2021-04-1925 minUSELESS DEGREESHow Should I Be Spending My 20’s?My guest is Morgan Robb of Robb Your Twenties Podcast. We talk all about what it means to truly spend your twenties in the best way possible.
2021-04-1228 minUSELESS DEGREESModeling CareersThis week’s guest is Remy Lewbel, a model and founder/owner of TREND45. We talk all about his years in the modeling business and how his company aims to combat the flaws within the industry.
2021-04-0532 minUSELESS DEGREESHow to Market Yourself & For OthersThis week’s guest is Matt Muscat. Matt is a marketing for Treadstone Funding, a real estate company in Grand Rapids. He also teaches a few courses at Davenport University and takes part in rental properties as a side hustle. He talks all about branding yourself and entering a competitive marketing world.
2021-03-2929 minUSELESS DEGREESThe Job SearchMy guest is Camrin Gutekunst...a Central Michigan University graduate that went from sports broadcasting to the logistics industry. We talk all about succeeding in college, career pivoting and the overall intensity of the post grad job search.
2021-03-2231 minUSELESS DEGREESQuarter Life CrisisMy guest is Lauren Felter, creator of Felter Unfiltered...a blog that speaks to young individuals and helps them find their success. We talk all about combating the quarter life crisis and getting your shit together. Be sure to follow Lauren @felter.unfiltered on Instagram!
2021-03-1531 min
Two Degrees HotterHow Valuable is a College Degree, Really?: Meet Anthony Rastigue of Useless DegreesUseless Degrees is a post-grad podcast hosted by Tony Rastigue, today's guest! Anya, Kylie, and Tony chat about post-grad life, why they decided to document their journeys in the podcast space, and whether a college degree is still a valuable investment in 2021. Plus, the three hosts give advice on starting your own podcast!
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2021-03-0949 minUSELESS DEGREESFamily BusinessMy guest is Dan Diederich, a member of a family-owned insurance agency, TDA and host of Professional People Podcast. We chat all about working for a family business in comparison to corporate and how to grow your network professionally.
2021-03-0830 minUSELESS DEGREESPost Grad Stress (Feat. Two Degrees Hotter)My guests are Anya and Kylie from Two Degrees Hotter podcast. Our overlap in topics certainly brought us together for a great conversation. We talk all about the post grad life and any struggles we’ve experienced along the way.
2021-03-0135 minUSELESS DEGREESTransferring CollegesMy guest is Keith Boeker, a law student at Northwestern University. He’s gone from Texas A&M to Western Michigan University to Michigan State and now Northwestern. This episode dives into his thought process behind transferring schools and advice for how to go about transferring effectively.
2021-02-2234 minUSELESS DEGREESSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Selling InsuranceMy guest is Connor Murawski, a student at Western Michigan with views on how people can make a living without a college degree. He delves into selling insurance and day trading, 2 professions that can be done without a degree.
2021-02-1530 minUSELESS DEGREESPost Grad LifeMy guest is Rosie, host of the I Didn’t Sign Up For This podcast. We talk all about life after colleges, moving into a new city, making friends and focusing on yourself.
2021-02-0835 minUSELESS DEGREESStudent Loan AdviceMy guest is Katie Roark, an associate director of financial aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. She offers a lot of advice on financial literacy and her passion toward helping college students become financially coherent as they pay off their student debt.
2021-02-0139 minUSELESS DEGREESThe Future of Movie TheatersMy guest is Paul Glantz, Founder and Chairman of Emagine Entertainment. Paul walks us through his time as an accounting major to the owner of a Michigan-based movie theater chain. We hear his perspective on the challenges on theaters with covid and streaming services coming into play.
2021-01-2533 minUSELESS DEGREESSports Broadcasting CareersMy guest is Genna Rose, host of Motor City Roundup and publisher for Sports Illustrated. We talk all about careers in media, finding your way in the sports world, and branding yourself in the best way possible!
2021-01-1855 minUSELESS DEGREESWhat If I Don’t Get Into Medical School?Our guest is Keith Melong, a neuroscience major from the University of Michigan. He explores his initial rejection from medical school and how he never gave up and continued to better himself in various ways.
2021-01-1132 minUSELESS DEGREESJust switch your major!My guest is Tinashe Chaponda, CEO of Sosani Agency. Tinashe discusses how he switched his major numerous times depending on how the nonprofit he started was performing. Ultimately, he founded his own influencer agency and has a lot to say about the culture and landscape of the marketing world.
2021-01-0436 minUSELESS DEGREESSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Young EntrepreneurshipOur guest is Jacob Wittenberg, founder and podcast host of FRNDLY Media. Today we talk about the platform he established for young creatives, his reflection on Boston University, and his advice to young individuals with a passion for exploring their own passions.
2020-12-2834 minUSELESS DEGREESYou’re Never “Too Busy”My guest is Vaness Frances. She is a recent graduate from Penn State University and studied digital journalism. She spent a lot of her time doing freelance projects involving writing, content creating, modeling & social media. We talk about the importance of staying busy with projects and to acquire all the experience necessary to move up in life. You can also find her books on Amazon!
2020-12-2143 minUSELESS DEGREESFilm CareersMy guest is Sully O’Hara, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a film degree. He is currently an HBO production assistant on Succession season 3. During our conversation we discuss his college reflection, film school vs a university degree in film and how he came to love the art of film.
2020-12-1431 minUSELESS DEGREESGraphic Design vs. PublishingMy guest is author Eric John Lockwood. His book, WEST INTO RUIN, is the first of his many fantasy novels that he plans on publishing. This conversation focuses on how he went from a graphic designer to a published fantasy writer. His book is currently available on Amazon and his sequel will be released soon!
2020-12-0738 minUSELESS DEGREESAlgorithms to ApparelMy guest is Sarah Griesdorf, CEO & Co-Founder of Holdette. After earning a degree in computer science, Sarah made her side project a full-time gig. She runs a clothing line that focuses on workwear for women that happen to have pockets! On this episode we talk about the contrast with her degree in computer science and her current role in the apparel field.
2020-11-3034 minUSELESS DEGREESMilitary CareersMy guest is Randy Bozung. Randy graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in History. As the Iraq War approached, he enlisted and has since there been doing contract work for the Department of Defense and Department of State. Randy provides advice for those considering military careers, how to be passionate about what you do for work & how college enhanced his maturity.
2020-11-2329 minUSELESS DEGREESFrom Acting...to Social WorkMy guest is Janet Stevenson. Janet has studied at over 6 different universities and acquired 3 degrees...2 of which were Master’s degrees. She was a voice actress for many years and ultimately switched careers and made a living as a social worker. On this episode we talk about her entrance into the acting scene, her major career pivot & her advice to people that are in need of a stronger sense of direction with their goals.
2020-11-1635 minUSELESS DEGREESSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT: College PoliticsSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT is a new segment on the show where I interview a current student and get their perspective on the college climate regarding political tension, student loan battles & finding what’s right for you. My guest is Marcus Mathurin and he’s got a lot to say about the college atmosphere at this very moment in our time.
2020-11-1331 minUSELESS DEGREESSocial Media CareersToday my guest is Taylor Graham. Taylor is the owner of her very own social media agency, Socially Taylored. We talk about her experience as an advertising major in college, her interesting experience in corporate America and how she turned her side hustle into a full-time role for herself! Follow her at @sociallytaylored
2020-11-0928 minUSELESS DEGREESBringing Your Vision to LifeToday my guest is Curtis Stimac, the creator of ManMeetsModern.com...a website that focuses on helping men become better people in out modern era. Curtis & I talk about his time as a fashion merchandising major, how he made the move from Michigan to California & how he created Man Meets Modern.
2020-11-0434 minUSELESS DEGREESBalancing Interests & QualificationsToday my guest is Ryan Doyle, a graduate from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Science-Business and a Masters in Management. Today we talk about how he went from intending to become a doctor to ultimately pivoting toward the business/consulting field.
2020-10-3032 minUSELESS DEGREESTrailerAlright, here we go! Welcome to a show that explores college and career perspectives and in-depth discussions. Hope you enjoy! More content to come!
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