Join us for a unique view into what our Dartmouth '98 classmates have been up to over the last 22 years. Enjoy Dartmouth 98 Shorts, a lively podcast featuring 8 rapid questions and answers from members of our remarkable class - all in 9 minutes! Co-hosted by Roger Griesmeyer and Kelly Ryerson.
Happy 2022, fellow Dartmuthians! Our latest episode is our trailblazer and soon-to-be bestselling author, Mary Hollendoner '98. If you've every dreamed of just walking away from the fancy job, the suburban house, the crazy PTA...well, at this point, you're not alone. But Mary, her husband and her then-6-year-old-daughter actually did it! They packed up or gave away everything and lived in a van for 3+ years. Hear about Mary's experiences in Central and South America, as well as her life-long love affair with Ledyard. If you want to get in touch with Mary, you can visit her webpage here: https://www.monkeysontheroad.com/ (https://www.monkeysontheroad.com/). And please, please buy her book and support a new '98 author here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8YD3CQ?tag=linkfire-smarturl-20 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8YD3CQ?tag=linkfire-smarturl-20). Give a rouse!
6 Dec 2021
Ep. 13 - Ben Hill
Welcome back, '98s! Meet classmate Ben Hill, the Head of Human Resources, Studios, Networks and Games for WarnerMedia! Ben talks to us about global hiring and DEI initiatives during a turbulent time, as well as some of the positive changes he's seen come out of the past couple years. Hear how fellow '98 (and prior podcast guest) Simone Swink was able to help Ben early in his career, and how Ben roamed the halls of CNN with a Dartmouth bumper sticker on his supply cart. Join us for some solid advice and amusing reflections from another fascinating '98!
If you'd like to get in touch with Ben, please check out his impressive LinkedIn bio here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hill-0636017b/
Thanks and please keep those nominations coming for future podcast guests. We love hearing from you (even if it's just to tell us what we're doing poorly as we experiment with this format). Give a rouse!
21 Oct 2021
Ep. 12 - Dr. Elizabeth Sumida Huaman
Want to learn how to support Indigenous communities? How about the proper pronunciation of "Long Island" at Dartmouth? Join us as we talk with D98's own Dr. Elizabeth Sumida Huaman. This renowned Quechua scholar focuses her efforts on respectful, creative and beautiful educational design as critical intervention. She’s been published in more journals and books than we could count, and she’s presented at conferences from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan. Currently, Dr. Huaman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development at the University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development. If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Huaman's work or just say hi, you can find her here: https://www.sumidahuaman.com/ or here: https://www.cehd.umn.edu/olpd/people/eshuaman/.
And a reminder that we're always on the lookout for new guests, so please give a shout if you're interested in appearing on the podcast or if you want to nominate another '98. Reunion is coming in 20 months; these podcasts will give you fodder for discussion on the Green!
3 Aug 2021
Ep. 11 - Randi Barnes
Want to meet the mind behind your kids' (or maybe your) favorite TV shows?! We're sticking with our Hollywood theme and bringing you our second '98 Emmy nominee, Randi Barnes. Randi's been writing and producing children's television for the likes of Disney, Netflix and many others for over two decades. Hear how Randi finds inspiration at Dartmouth and why she thinks Hanover has been a breeding ground for A-List talent. And please check out Randi's incredibly impressive IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1147756/.
Let us know if you have any nominees for future guests on the podcast. Give a rouse!
30 Jun 2021
Ep. 10 - Simone Swink
Welcome back, 98's! Today we're talking to our very own Emmy nominee and Executive Producer of Good Morning America, Simone Swink '98, about her start in the TV business, getting recognized by George Stephanopoulos and craving those amazing EBA's breadsticks. Meet the woman that's worked on the Oscars, Martha and ABC News specials, to name a few. This was a wonderful and poignant discussion of life, loss and triumph, and we're glad you're joining us.
We also encourage you to check out Simone's IMDb page and see all of her amazing accomplishments: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2920911/
If you've got any suggestions for future '98 guests (or if you want to be interviewed - no judgment, that's awesome), please give us a shout!
24 May 2021
Ep. 9 - Matt Wakeman
Matt Wakeman is analyzing your data! Learn how a data scientist was born without living in Dartmouth statistics courses for years, as well as how data analysis is getting essential food, health and housing benefits to vulnerable populations. Matt also tells us about taking a year off, learning a 4th language and exploring Central and South America with his wife.
If you'd like to learn more about Matt's work and get in touch, check out his LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewwakeman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewwakeman/).
9 Mar 2021
Ep. 8 - Latia Curry
What do Black Lives Matter, Barbie, Audi and California's COVID vaccine rollout have in common? Latia Curry '98! If you think you had a tough year, wait until you hear how Latia's been balancing making the world more equitable and raising a 3-year-old from lockdown. Join us for a conversation about empathy, behavioral economics and the Green on a walk back from "the library" late night.
If you'd like to catch up with Latia and see all of the amazing things she's been doing at RALLY, here's your link: https://wearerally.com/.
24 Feb 2021
Ep. 7 - Brent Laffoon
Who knew our class had its own famous yogi?! This episode, we're bringing you Brent Laffoon, a former Hollywood screenwriter and Peace Corps volunteer that pivoted to yoga about a decade ago. Since then, he's traveled the world learning and teaching. Listen in to his fascinating origin story, as well as his affinity for the Murphy's Tavern black-and-bleu burgers! If you'd like to reach out to Brent, you can find him here: http://brentlaffoon.com/swx3uk4izii1yuwjhuqyupn93n9f9z or on Instagram @brentsana. Enjoy!
-Rog & Kelly
9 Feb 2021
Ep. 6 - Charlie Fiordalis
Meet the guy that's been creating the digital marketing industry for over 15 years - Charlie Fiordalis! Hear about how companies and brands shape your desire from the man who helped launch Hulu and digital at some of your favorite TV networks. Sit back, relax and let the dulcet tones of our very own (m)ad man bring you back to Dartmouth in the '90s and meeting that special someone. Cheers, '98s.
If you'd like to get in touch with Charlie, you can contact him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfiordalis/
And, if you'd like to see Charlie predict the future of "mobile" c. 4 years ago, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN92wQ6YnlQ
5 Feb 2021
Ep. 5 - Danielle Jensen
Dartmouth '98s, gather round! We've got Danielle Jensen (nee Flanders), a high school math teacher for 2 decades, to help you through virtual school and keeping yourself (and your kids) sane. Danielle also reminisces about those glorious first warm days in Hanover after a long winter and reminds us all to do more listening. Danielle misses her Dartmouth friends, so here's her LinkedIn page if you want to reach out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-jensen-b66b842a/.
26 Jan 2021
Ep. 4- Matt Rothe
Aloha from our virtual visit to Hawaii with our next guest! Matt Rothe is trying to save the world one gassy cow at a time. Join us for the latest installment, where our own '98 designer, teacher and farmer talks about the amazing potential of seaweed to reduce pollution, his time in the "crack house" and finding your ikigai. If you'd like to get in touch with Matt, visit his personal website (https://www.mattrothe.com/) or check out his work at Blue Ocean Barns (https://www.blueoceanbarns.com/) and Crazy Beta Design (https://www.crazybetadesign.com/).
Thanks for listening to another episode, and PLEASE drop us a note if you'd like to nominate a '98 to be a guest on the podcast. We'd love to talk to more of you and sing your praises to the pod-o-sphere (Copyright 2021 Rog & Kelly - we totally invented a word there).
-Rog & Kelly
20 Jan 2021
Ep. 3- Dr. Joy Lisi Rankin
Happy 2021, Dartmouth '98s! Our latest episode features Dr. Joy Lisi Rankin. Learn what it's like to fire your employer and then work as a force for change at the forefront of artificial intelligence. If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Rankin, you can visit her personal website (http://joyrankin.com/). But, before you do that, you might want to read her book (https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674970977) or learn about her research into gender, race and power in AI (https://ainowinstitute.org/people/joy-lisi-rankin.html).
Thanks for listening! If you have suggestions for future '98 guests, questions you'd like us to ask or things we could do better, PLEASE get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
-Rog & Kelly
19 Dec 2020
Ep. 2 - Dr. Liz Gerber
Dr. Liz Gerber is innovating innovation! Our amazing '98 classmate is here to tell you how to make innovation part of your everyday life and how to take some time for puddle sliding. Enjoy our second episode, which brings improved audio and a new round of questions.
If you'd like to say hi to Liz, you can find her here (https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/research-faculty/directory/profiles/gerber-elizabeth.html). And if you want to learn more about one of the incredible intiatives she founded, Design for America, click right over here (https://designforamerica.com/).
Thanks and enjoy!
-Rog and Kelly
16 Dec 2020
Ep. 1 - Chris Ott
Welcome to our inaugural episode! We're catching up with '98 classmate Chris Ott and learning about his journey from graduation until today. Want to know how to avoid getting hacked? Interested in what it feels like to save a friend in an avalanche? Curious about having a bounty put on your head by a drug cartel AND a disgruntled coin collector? Tune in for the next 9 minutes and hear all about our amazing classmate!
If you'd like to say hi to Chris or learn more about his current law practice (now that he's not dodging international assassins), you can find him here: https://www.rothwellfigg.com/professionals/ottc
Finally, we know the audio isn't perfect! We're working on it (remotely and safely, of course), and we promise it will get better as we venture into the podcasting world. Thankfully, Chris is far too interesting for any of it to matter.
-Rog & Kelly
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