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Project '90Qazi FazalFor 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.com2025-06-1743 min
Brian & CompanyBrian & Company 6-10-25Brian Shactman discussed the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, expressing discomfort over the deployment of Marines. He announced a live event in Prospect, Connecticut, on Friday. An op-ed suggested moving the Connecticut Sun to Hartford, highlighting the need for significant investment. The Boston Red Sox lost to the Tampa Bay Rays, 10-8. The Florida Panthers lead the Stanley Cup Finals 2-1. A controversial housing bill in Connecticut may prompt a special session. A newborn died after being found with his mother, who remains hospitalized. President Trump is deploying 2,000 more National Guard troops to LA. FML CPAs partner Bill Claffey published...2025-06-102h 03Project '90Brian ShactmanHow 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.com2025-06-0539 minBrian & CompanyGet Your Day Started 5-29-25Brian Shactman looks at todays news and what the morning show will look like today, May 29th 20252025-05-2904 minProject '90Nick UngerThe ONE class member who still lives on campus! So many surprises to this conversation as Nick was enigmatic to many of us (me). Did he know people viewed him as the smartest kid at Exeter? Yes. But that doesn't mean he liked it ... or did he?Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2025-04-2936 minProject '90Samuel Dowe-SandesWhat a life! From Vermont to Exeter to Connecticut to Vermont to New York to L.A. to Morocco, Samuel Dowe-Sandes is living an amazing and dynamic life. I did not know him well, but I new him enough to sense his positive energy and self confidence -- still the case. Such a great conversation.Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2025-04-2337 min
The Pre-Made PodcastBrian Shactman Finds His Voice – And Amplifies Voices All Over Connecticut And BeyondBrian Schactman in many ways has become the voice of Connecticut. As a co-host of a morning radio talk show, he travels the state to meet residents of interest and explore the topics that animate the 169 towns and cities that call Connecticut home. Having listened to his stuff, I can tell you that he's awfully good at what he does. Thankfully, streaming makes it possible for anyone to listen to him, so I'll include a link to do just that in the notes below.
Our candid conversation covers his journey from ESPN, through CNBC, MSNBC, and NBC Boston, to his...2025-04-1458 minProject '90Andre Landau-RemyAndre came from Sao Paulo to PEA for two years. And he was my roommate! An exceedingly thoughtful intellectual, Andre reflects on PEA and life in Brazil (with his 4 sons!). Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2025-04-1033 min
WTIC Public AffairsAt Home In CT 3-30-25Scott Hamilton, Retired American figure skater talks with Brian Shactman about an event being held at the International Skating Center of CT in Simsbury. The Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Ice Show will be Saturday, May 3, 20252025-03-3011 minProject '90Eileen KaneBrilliant, brave and totally transparent (I couldn't find a third good "B" word to keep the alliteration going.) Could have talked to her for days.Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2025-03-2840 minProject '90John PalfreyWhat can you say about John Palfrey? He runs a multi-billion dollar foundation, was a Harvard dean, as well as school head for the enemy (Andover) and just so happens to be a wonderful guy. It should be annoying -- but it's not! Another amazing conversation, and message to the Exeter board: Give him a call ;-)Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2025-03-0634 minProject '90Lara HeimertLara sits atop the publishing world, but there is SO MUCH more to her journey than books and a brilliant mind. We delve into her time at Exeter but also do a deep dive into becoming a mom in her 40's and how that impacts life in her 50s.Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2025-02-2031 minBrian & CompanyBig Ad Game for The Big GameSean Crane, Chief Creative Officer at local ad agency, Mintz + Hoke, to speak with Brian Shactman about The Big Game ads ahead of the game.2025-02-0511 minProject '90Ira WolfsonPart of the infamous/legendary Main Street crew, Ira has had a tremendous career in banking. But did you know that Exeter was NOT his first choice? What?!?! In his own unique, edgy and humorous way, we learn about his journey to and through Exeter and why he's going to work until they tell him he can't.Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2025-01-3032 minProject '90Robert DixonRobert's journey to Exeter is fascinating, and his life experience since is another example of the full range of paths that members of the Class of '90 have taken. It was such a joy to talk more with someone in one day than I had in my full lifetime. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2024-12-2751 minProject '90Jon NeuhausOur 1989-90 Class President has led quite the life. We catch up with the legendary Newy and learn what he's been up to -- and even teases us about the things he CAN'T tell us. SUCH an enjoyable half hour.Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2024-11-1932 minProject '90Belinda TateBelinda Tate leads one of the largest museums in the United States, and her journey is an amazing one -- from North Carolina to Exeter to Yale and beyond. She's a life-long learner with a unique perspective on life at Exeter.Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2024-10-1530 min
Project '90Una Jain BasakUna has done so much for Exeter, from class officer all the way to the Board of Trustees. She's also done so much for her family, including her daughter and autistic twin boys. Hear more about her journey and who she nominates for Episode 2.Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com2024-08-0731 min
WTIC Public AffairsAt Home IN CT 9/12/21Replay of Brian Shactman talking about 9/11 with Gov. John Rowland. They take a look back at that day and also get into where we are as a society. 2021-09-1211 min
Movies with MurrayThe Paper (1994)Brian Shactman is the co-host of Connecticut's WTIC 1080's Mornings with Ray and Brian, and Brian's previous work includes anchoring jobs for MSNBC, NECN, and NBC Boston. Brian joins Andrew on the podcast to discuss his favorite film, Ron Howard's The Paper. Andrew and Brian discuss the movie's great script, authenticity in depicting working at a newspaper, and why YOU should watch it.2021-05-1153 min
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#1.5: THE BASEBALL EMERGENCYThe best way to save baseball might be to cancel the season? Yes-if done the right way. Brian Shactman and John Senecal break down the embarrassment of Major League Baseball right now and what's the best way to solve it.2020-06-1720 min
Primary PodForecasting Millennials and Medicare For AllMillennials may decide this race – at least that’s what people say. Michael Page is one amazing millennial. He’s a meteorologist on TV in Boston and absolutely unafraid to give a political opinion. With Brian Shactman, he talks millennials, money and the Presidential race, while Rob Michaelson gives some of his thoughts on healthcare as a millennial.2019-11-0100 minPrimary PodBooker is Happy to Be Long Shot, Yang Talks DataBrian Shactman and Sue O'Connell kick off Primary Pod with a look at the presidential race so far. Cory Booker doesn't want to lead the polls right now, and Andrew Yang says that data is more valuable than oil.2019-10-2500 min