20 Year Reunion Castos https://www.20yearreunionpodcast.com High school memories, life stories, and mid-life reflection from interviews with Willowbrook HS class of '01 graduates. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:22:00 +0000 en © 2021 US https://episodes.castos.com/60bd37b7ecc1a2-55536076/images/20YearReunionFinal.jpg 20 Year Reunion https://www.20yearreunionpodcast.com High school memories, life stories, and mid-life reflection from interviews with Willowbrook HS class of '01 graduates. David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes episodic High school memories, life stories, and mid-life reflection from interviews with Willowbrook HS class of '01 graduates. David Rauch david@postcardperfect.com false https://feeds.castos.com/6wp5v yes <![CDATA[18. Jessica (Thayer) Beckard]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:22:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/18-jessica-thayer-beckard https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/18-jessica-thayer-beckard In this episode Jessica shares how adversity led to a stronger friend group in high school, what excites her about her job, and the power of listening to your kids (and vinyl).


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]]> full false In this episode Jessica shares how adversity led to a stronger friend group in high school, what excites her about her job, and the power of listening to your kids (and vinyl).


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]]> 00:37:18 <![CDATA[17. Joe Fontana]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:55:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/17-joe-fontana https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/17-joe-fontana We're back!

In this episode we hear about Joe's unique extracurricular activities in high school, learn what it's like touring as an aspiring band, and see how much can be accomplished when you follow your passion.

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]]> full false We're back!

In this episode we hear about Joe's unique extracurricular activities in high school, learn what it's like touring as an aspiring band, and see how much can be accomplished when you follow your passion.

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David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

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]]> 00:37:22 <![CDATA[16. Natalie Dienethal]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 02:46:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/16-natalie-dienethal https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/16-natalie-dienethal In this episode we talk to Natalie about trying not to draw attention in high school, juggling multiple jobs, and crossing the line into adulthood.

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]]> full false In this episode we talk to Natalie about trying not to draw attention in high school, juggling multiple jobs, and crossing the line into adulthood.

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Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details and to RSVP.

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]]> 00:39:20 <![CDATA[15. BONUS - Mr. White]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:39:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/15-bonus-mr-white https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/15-bonus-mr-white One teacher's name has been mentioned more than any other in our interviews. So, we decided to go straight to the source and interviewed Willowbrook's own Mr. White.

During our conversation we hear how he got into teaching, learn what's changed at Willowbrook, and soak up some wisdom from the man that's impacted thousands of students over more than 30 years.

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]]> full false One teacher's name has been mentioned more than any other in our interviews. So, we decided to go straight to the source and interviewed Willowbrook's own Mr. White.

During our conversation we hear how he got into teaching, learn what's changed at Willowbrook, and soak up some wisdom from the man that's impacted thousands of students over more than 30 years.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details and to RSVP.

Contact Us:
David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:29:26 <![CDATA[14. Aaron Burns]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:54:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/14-aaron-burns https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/14-aaron-burns In this episode we talk to Aaron about athletic achievement, learning to drive stick shift, and his evolving definition of success.

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]]> full false In this episode we talk to Aaron about athletic achievement, learning to drive stick shift, and his evolving definition of success.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details and to RSVP.

Contact Us:
David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:42:16 <![CDATA[13. Alanna (Golden) Andruszkiewicz]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:48:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/13-alanna-golden-andruszkiewicz https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/13-alanna-golden-andruszkiewicz In this episode we talk with Alanna about going through high school with very young siblings, the ingredients for a great Polish wedding, and why she's the girl with the ChapStick tattoo.

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]]> full false In this episode we talk with Alanna about going through high school with very young siblings, the ingredients for a great Polish wedding, and why she's the girl with the ChapStick tattoo.

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Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details.

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Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:38:33 <![CDATA[12. Andy Trippi]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:54:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/12-andy-trippi https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/12-andy-trippi In this episode we talk with Andy about letterman jackets, goals & confidence, and moving forward after tragedy. So, grab a Subway Kids Pak and hit play!

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]]> full false In this episode we talk with Andy about letterman jackets, goals & confidence, and moving forward after tragedy. So, grab a Subway Kids Pak and hit play!

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details.

Contact Us:
David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:34:51 <![CDATA[11. Luciana Tiberio]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:57:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/11-luciana-tiberio https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/11-luciana-tiberio Our conversation with Luciana does NOT disappoint. We learn how she cut loose at the end of senior year, what it's like to be a teacher in another country, and why she'd like to give her freshman self a hug.

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]]> full false Our conversation with Luciana does NOT disappoint. We learn how she cut loose at the end of senior year, what it's like to be a teacher in another country, and why she'd like to give her freshman self a hug.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details.

Contact Us:
David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:40:54 <![CDATA[10. Mike Barcal]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:15:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/10-mike-barcal https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/10-mike-barcal Sax, drugs, and rock & roll...we cover it all in our chat with Mike. Throw in some great stories and an unsolved mystery - and this is another eposide you do NOT want to miss.

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]]> full false Sax, drugs, and rock & roll...we cover it all in our chat with Mike. Throw in some great stories and an unsolved mystery - and this is another eposide you do NOT want to miss.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details.

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David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:33:58 <![CDATA[09. Liz (Kamuda) O'Brien]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:26:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/09-liz-kamuda-o39brien https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/09-liz-kamuda-o39brien In this episode, Liz describes how she wrote her speech for graduation, what it was like handling marketing for a pop star, and why she's a fan of tailoring rules for individual kids.

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]]> full false In this episode, Liz describes how she wrote her speech for graduation, what it was like handling marketing for a pop star, and why she's a fan of tailoring rules for individual kids.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details.

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David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:38:42 <![CDATA[08. George Castady]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:52:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/08-george-castady https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/08-george-castady From standing up to the deans as a student...to becoming a Willowbrook Distinguished Alumni - this amazing conversation with George covers a lot of ground.

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]]> full false From standing up to the deans as a student...to becoming a Willowbrook Distinguished Alumni - this amazing conversation with George covers a lot of ground.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details.

Contact Us:
David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:41:36 <![CDATA[07. Miranda (Thompson) Chinell]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:46:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/07-miranda-thompson-chinell https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/07-miranda-thompson-chinell Miranda starts us off strong with a Saved By The Bell reference - and the conversation just keeps getting from there. We explore her experience as minority student at Willowbrook, hear her passion for social work, and learn that sometimes as a parent - you need to call in an expert.

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]]> full false Miranda starts us off strong with a Saved By The Bell reference - and the conversation just keeps getting from there. We explore her experience as minority student at Willowbrook, hear her passion for social work, and learn that sometimes as a parent - you need to call in an expert.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details.

Contact Us:
David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:41:44 <![CDATA[06. Ernesto Enriquez]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:07:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/06-ernesto-enriquez https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/06-ernesto-enriquez In this episode we talk to Ernesto about growing up with English as a second language, running into former classmates in Japan, and being very involved in his kid's lives.

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]]> full false In this episode we talk to Ernesto about growing up with English as a second language, running into former classmates in Japan, and being very involved in his kid's lives.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details.

Contact Us:
David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:29:40 <![CDATA[05. Victoria Fiore]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:01:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/05-victoria-fiore https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/05-victoria-fiore Tori's episode has it all: A magical moment she shared on stage with Paul, near death experiences, and a full circle return to the Midwest. As a bonus, she even makes a compelling pitch for students to join Youth in Government.

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]]> full false Tori's episode has it all: A magical moment she shared on stage with Paul, near death experiences, and a full circle return to the Midwest. As a bonus, she even makes a compelling pitch for students to join Youth in Government.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Contact Us:
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]]> 00:38:26 <![CDATA[04. Dan Kossow]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 02:45:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/04-dan-kossow https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/04-dan-kossow In this episode we catch-up with Dan about memorable school assemblies, how his grandma's persistence launched his career, and the importance of making the most of every moment.

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]]> full false In this episode we catch-up with Dan about memorable school assemblies, how his grandma's persistence launched his career, and the importance of making the most of every moment.

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]]> 00:38:40 <![CDATA[03. Angie (Starr) Palafox]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:31:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/03-angie-starr-palafox https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/03-angie-starr-palafox Angie's life plan changed suddenly during the summer before sophomore year. In this episode we chat about how that felt, hear some entertaining stories from the past 20 years, and learn that it's never too late for a career change.

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]]> full false Angie's life plan changed suddenly during the summer before sophomore year. In this episode we chat about how that felt, hear some entertaining stories from the past 20 years, and learn that it's never too late for a career change.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

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]]> 00:39:52 <![CDATA[02. Adam Bukowski]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:54:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/02-adam-bukowski https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/02-adam-bukowski In this episode we talk with Adam about a senior prank gone wrong, his love for people, and ways to improve the education system. Buckle up, it's "Tasmanian Devil: The Adam Bukowski Story".

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]]> full false In this episode we talk with Adam about a senior prank gone wrong, his love for people, and ways to improve the education system. Buckle up, it's "Tasmanian Devil: The Adam Bukowski Story".

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.

Music credit: The Fold

]]> 00:38:55 <![CDATA[01. Karen (Newberry) Ehlert]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:39:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/01-karen-newberry-ehlert https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/01-karen-newberry-ehlert In the first full 20 Year Reunion episode, we catch-up with Willowbrook '01 graduate Karen (Newberry) Ehlert. She's circled the globe, run countless miles, and wants teenagers to know that they're pretty dumb.

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]]> full false In the first full 20 Year Reunion episode, we catch-up with Willowbrook '01 graduate Karen (Newberry) Ehlert. She's circled the globe, run countless miles, and wants teenagers to know that they're pretty dumb.

Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.


Music credit: The Fold

 

]]> 00:38:40 <![CDATA[00B. Preview]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 03:05:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/00b-preview https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/00b-preview Quick preview of our new show: 20 Year Reunion - featurning interviews with our classmates from the Willowbrook High School graduating class of 2001.

Full episodes coming late June, 2021. Subscribe now.

Hosted by David Rauch and Paul Sifuentes. Special preview episode editing  by George Castady. Music compliments of The Fold.

]]> trailer 2 1 false Quick preview of our new show: 20 Year Reunion - featurning interviews with our classmates from the Willowbrook High School graduating class of 2001.

Full episodes coming late June, 2021. Subscribe now.

Hosted by David Rauch and Paul Sifuentes. Special preview episode editing  by George Castady. Music compliments of The Fold.

]]> 00:01:42 <![CDATA[00A. Naming The Podcast]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:02:00 +0000 David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes https://20-year-reunion.castos.com/podcasts/27020/episodes/00a-naming-the-podcast https://20yearreunionpodcast.com/episodes/00a-naming-the-podcast Our class reunion podcast project gets a name.

Full episodes coming in late June.

]]> trailer 1 1 false Our class reunion podcast project gets a name.

Full episodes coming in late June.

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