Ashbrook Sound Waves

Ashbrook Sound Waves

By Andrew Collins & Tripp GriffinEducation
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Ashbrook Sound Waves episodes

  • S1E8 - Social Distancing and the Class of 2020 - A quarantine interview with Ashbrook Class of 2020 Senior Amina Childs

    So the past month has been a strange one for everybody.  People of all walks of life have been affected in a myriad of ways, but perhaps no group has been affected in the way that high school seniors have.  In this episode, we did a phone interview with Ashbrook Class of 2020's Amina Childs.  We hit on a lot of topics during our conversation, including social distancing, working during this weirdness, plans for the future, and an incredible story of how Amina dealt with a brain tumor during her high school years.  We were fortunate to have this opportunity to speak with such an outstanding young lady and we know that you will enjoy her story...

    Names dropped in this episode:

    Levine Children's Hospital, Chick Fil A, Mr.Rhodes, Ms. Rimmer, Mr. Lindholm, Ms. Hall, Ms. Wyatt, Mr. Griffin, Ashbrook Class of 2020


    26 min
  • S1E7 - Stranger Things: An Interview with Monica Blackmon from the Class of 2001
    We hope you enjoy our conversation with Monica Blackmon from the Class of 2001.  We discuss her basketball career at Clemson and Fordham, her time in NYC and how all of this prepared her for her role as a costume production assistant on the Netflix show Stranger Things.  Names dropped during this episode include:  Ricky Martin, Evita, Menudo, Savoya, Tiffany Blackmon, Stranger Things, Sara Elliot, Trae Young, Robin Williams, Mork, Ms. Doubtfire, Katie Couric, Rickey Rainey, and Crystal Rainey.
    39 min
  • S1E6 - Music and Musings: Part 2 of our conversation with Caleb Davis and Justin Morehead (Class of '03)

    Thanks to everyone who listened to part 1 of our conversation with Caleb Davis and Justin Morehead from the Class of 2003.  During part 2 we discuss everything from the creative process of writing to what Justin's twin brother Jay can't do.  We hope you enjoy!!

    Names dropped in this episode: Caleb Davis, Justin Morehead, Jay Morehead, Eleanor Rigby, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Poetry Slam, Roger Waters, Bob Dylan, Sun Ra, John Coltrane, NC State, David Gilmour, Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Deep Purple, M. Collins, B. Collins, Gardner Acres Swim Club, Tim Hamilton, LC, Stephen Carpenter. 

    27 min
  • S1E5 - Stories and Songs: A Conversation with Caleb Davis and Justin Morehead (Class of '03)

    On this episode we sit down with Caleb Davis and Justin Morehead from the Class of 2003.  We discuss everything from the Spirit "Skull" to shopping for vinyl records and even a little bit of live music...

    Names dropped in this episode:  Justin Morehead, Caleb Davis, Canaan Davis, Kid Can't Act, Andrew Franklin, Heather Griffin, Trey Woody, Ross Geller, The Spirit Skull, Brandon Thompson, Chad McAlister, Ktulu, Melissa, Rage Against the Machine, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Metallica, Stuart Cramer HS, The Purple Palace, Rob Sisson, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, Revolver Records, Target, Richway, Gold Circle, Lori C., Brennan C., Maddox C.


    33 min
  • S1E3 - Ashbrook Traditions Part 2 - Bridging the Gap
    We continue our conversation with Lloyd White and Trip McGill about Ashbrook traditions, picking up right where we left off (or a little) before with the Zoo Crew.  Other topics include: The Spirit Couch, Spirit Skull, Senior Breakfast, Senior Picnic, Athletics/Fine Arts Cooperation, and who started the whole water balloon mess, anyway?  Ashbrook Touchstones mentioned in this episode:  Lloyd White, Trip McGill, Ben Cashatt, Gary Short, Jabar Adams, Marty Hatchell, Britton Thomas, Shawn McCarthy, Solomon Collins, John Kinlaw, Austin Munnell, Tyler White, Beverly Sumner, Robert Sumner, Grant Sparks, Al Hess, Jeff Guzauskas, Christian Moretz, 90210, Jodi White, Elaine Jenkins, Sherrie McKenzie, Ellen Griffin, Jean Miller, Pam Funderburk, Phil Biedenbender, Andrew Erickson, Adam Caldwell, Andrew McKay, Rich Abernethy, Ed Sadler, Josh Cloyd, Ryan Thompson, and Bianca Yavelak.
    31 min
  • S1E2 - Who's Your Daddy - Ashbrook Traditions
    Welcome Green Wave friends!  Episode 2 of Ashbrook Soundwaves is part one of a 2 part episode featuring two of Ashbrook's all-time greats...Trip McGill and Lloyd White.  Listen in as we discuss some of the traditions at Ashbrook High School.  We will be looking into some of the things that make Ashbrook such a special place.
    Topics include:  School colors, AP Projects, Cans for Kids, Senior Traditions, Zoo Crew and more!!
    Green Wave greats mentioned:  Ellen Griffin, Jeff Guzauskas, Bob Wilkerson, Randy Lowe, Larry Rhodes, Armand Mando, Elaine Jenkins, Jake Eccles, Bill Eccles, Martha Connor, Linda Sell, Sherie McKenzie, Dr. Ed Sadler, Becky Rhyne, Marie McKay, Susan Durocher, Ben Cashatt, Gary Short, Tyler White, Ashlee Berbert, Allesandro Della Corte, NASA and Kelly Green :)
    28 min
  • Meeting Mr. G and Green Wave vs. Greenwave

    On episode 1 of Ashbrook Soundwaves, Andrew Collins and Tripp Griffin have a conversation with Ashbrook math teacher Jeff Guzauskas. During this conversation the debate over whether we are the Green Wave, the Greenwave, the Green Waves, or the Greenwaves is finally answered.  

    Green Wave Greats- Names dropped during this episode:  Randy Lowe, Joe Maier, Al Hess, Susan Rhodes, Larry Rhodes

    Hope you enjoy...

    25 min
  • Season 1 Trailer

    Introducing the first season of Ashbrook Sound Waves.  Your hosts Andrew Collins and Tripp Griffin lead you on a voyage of discovery at the crest of the mighty Green Wave.  We'll be discussing all things Ashbrook, so be sure to tune in!

    3 min

About Ashbrook Sound Waves

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Ashbrook Sound Waves is a podcast featuring stories about and conversations with the students, teachers, staff, administrators, alumni, and community partners that make up the school community of…