Newark Academy’s Alumni Podcast featuring conversations with Newark Academy alumni who are making a difference in the world. As one of the oldest independent schools in America, Newark Academy has produced leaders in various fields over the past 250 years. From Nobel winners to Grammy nominated Jazz Singers, you’ll hear interviews with them here.
A Recipe For Success: Liz Maccie’s Journey from Newark Academy to Netflix
Watching the Netflix movie Nonnas is like experiencing a homemade lasagna piping hot out of the oven. It is a love letter to food, to family and to community. Liz Maccie ’93 wrote the screenplay, based on a true story, and her husband, Steven Chbosky, directed the film. I had an opportunity to sit down with Liz and talk with her about her time at Newark Academy and her career journey as a writer.
31 Jul 2025
A Pioneer in the Sound Healing Field, Jonathan Goldman '67
Wondering how you can use sound to heal? Listen to our interview with Newark Academy alumnus, Jonathan Goldman '67 as he shares his journey into sound healing becoming an international authority and pioneer in the field.
7 May 2025
In The Ring With Brian Yuran '13
Brian Yuran — a rising force in film and television is a writer-director and proud alum of both Newark Academy and the prestigious Newhouse School at Syracuse University, where he received the Irene M. Sholkin Award in Screenwriting, Brian’s work has already made waves on the festival circuit. His debut film Bengal, starring Larry Hankin, premiered at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres and won multiple awards, including Best Short Film Director at Venice Shorts. He’s continued to impress with Guardian Angel, The Stairwell, and his latest project, Steady, starring Tate Donovan. Off set, Brian wears another hat as a talent manager at Luber Roklin Entertainment.
11 Oct 2024
Dr. Jason Diamond '89 Hits A Home Run Doing What He Loves
Dr. Jason Diamond has built a successful career as a plastic surgeon in one of the most famous zipcodes in America, 90210. He joined NA Voices and shared with us memories of Newark Academy and talked about his career journey from Senior Project to a career in medicine.
19 Sept 2024
Matt Gutman '97 Talks About His Return to NA, His Career and His Most Recent Book, NO TIME TO PANIC
Chief National Correspondent at ABC News, Matt Gutman '97 talks about his time at NA, his career as an award-winning journalist and his most recent book, No Time To Panic.
13 Mar 2024
Flaxseeds of Success: A Conversation with Dr. Roger Flax '61
Dr. Roger Flax founded one of America’s most successful leadership development consulting firms which has since conducted thousands of programs for over 400 major international companies. As an executive coach, speaker and corporate consultant, he’s impacted millions. Flax has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox TV, and in USA Today, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Business Week, Barron’s, and many other publications. Flax spends much of his free time pursuing his other passions, tennis, song-writing and filmmaking. He lives in Summit, NJ with his wife Dr. Judy Flax, with whom he has 3 sons.
27 Feb 2024
Dr. Lee Neuwirth '51 Shares His Newark Academy Story
Dr. Lee Neuwirth '51 is a Mathematician, Author and former Director of the Institute for Defense Analyses/Communications Research Division. Listen to Dr. Neuwirth share his memories from his time at NA in Newark and talk about his career journey.
1 Feb 2024
Jacqueline Ko '99 Is Changing Humanity
Don't miss our interview with Jacqueline Ko '99 as she talks about her time at Newark Academy, her career trajectory and her mission to change humanity.
11 Dec 2023
From Vine to Fine Wine: Interview with Doug Polaner ’82
Doug Polaner '82 founded Polaner Selections with his wife in the late 90's and the company has since created a well curated portfolio of delightful wines which can be found at many restaurants and stores in the NYC/NJ metro area. We had a chance to speak with Doug about his time at NA and his career in the wine industry.
16 Nov 2023
Behind-the-Scenes with Ricky Kirshner ’78
Ricky Kirshner '78 is one of the entertainment industry’s preeminent event producers. His credits include many of the world’s most widely acclaimed, most watched and award-winning television specials, including the Tony Awards, 14 Super Bowl Half-Time Shows, the Democratic National Convention, Presidential Inaugurals and many others.
Ricky has received 28 EMMY Nominations (including the last 16 years in a row) and has won 10 Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award.
Listen to our interview with Ricky to hear about his Newark Academy days and a behind-the-scenes look at his career.
29 Sept 2023
How to Talk to Kids About Anything with Dr. Robyn Silverman ’92
Robyn Silverman '92 is an expert in child/teen development and skilled in making difficult conversations with kids easier. Listen as she talks about her time at NA and about her new book, How To Talk To Kids About Anything: Tips, Scripts, Stories, and Steps to Make Even the Toughest Conversations Easier.
16 Apr 2021
From NA to LA: Restaurateur Brad Johnson's ('75) Life of Hospitality
Brad Johnson is a 40-year veteran of the hospitality industry and a 2nd generation restaurateur who built a reputation owning and operating acclaimed restaurants, bars and clubs in Los Angeles, New York and Las Vegas. During his 40 year career, Brad established a reputation for cultivating a diverse multi-ethnic clientele and staff. Listen as Brad shares his personal and professional journeys from NA to LA.
10 Feb 2021
A Singer Who Soothes: Stacey Kent '83
World-renowned jazz singer, Stacey Kent '83 sits down to talk with Don Austin about her journey from Newark Academy to the international spotlight in this episode of NA Voices.
18 Dec 2020
The Power of Hope: Dr. Robert Pensack '68
Dr. Robert Pensack '68 is a physician, psychiatrist, former general practitioner, emergency room doctor, and a long-term survivor of a cardiac transplant. Dr. Pensack authored a critically acclaimed memoir entitled Raising Lazarus, which was originally published by Putnam in 1994 and shares a powerful spiritual and existential message of hope. Enjoy this conversation and miraculous story of hope
17 Nov 2020
Adrien K. Wing '74
In this premiere episode of NA Voices, Newark Academy's Alumni Podcast, Head of School Donald M. Austin welcomes Adrien Wing '74 to the show. Adrien is the Associate Dean for International and Comparative Law Programs (https://law.uiowa.edu/international) and the Bessie Dutton Murray Professor at the University of Iowa College of Law, where she has taught since 1987. Additionally, she serves as the Director of the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights (http://international.uiowa.edu/uichr), as well as Director of the France Summer Abroad Program (http://www.law.uiowa.edu/academics/arcachon).
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