About this Episode:

July 12 was a special day for Austin Prep alum Evan Blanco '22, as he was selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft by the @Athletics. Just days after the draft — and the day before departing for Mesa, Arizona, on the next step in his baseball journey — Evan sat down with Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, as they discussed the draft process, Evan's experience with Austin Prep Baseball, how Austin Prep prepared Evan for college baseball at Virginia and Tennessee, and more.

@MLB @TennesseeAthletics #majorleaguebaseball #athletics #MLB

Guest: Evan Blanco '22

Host: Tyler Fleming P'28, '30, Senior Director of Communications

Produced: Nina Bramante '19, Assistant Director of Communications

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Welcome

1:49 - Recapping Draft Week

4:32 - How he Heard he was Drafted

5:14 - What Does if Feel Like to be Drafted

6:46 - Thoughts on the Athletics

7:54 - Moving to Las Vegas

8:53 - Departing for Mesa, Arizona

9:47 - Staying Game Ready

10:57 - The Austin Prep Career

12:52 - His Relationship with Jonathan Pollard '97

14:13 - How Austin Prep Prepares Students for College

15:22 - The 2022 MIAA Division 3 State Championship

17:39 - His Career at Virginia and Tennessee

19:44 - SEC Baseball

21:29 - Being a Professional

23:42 - Evan's Ideal Austin Prep Pitching Rotation

25:38 - The Athletics Playing Culture

26:45 - Signing Memorabilia

27:09 - What is Evan Bringing to Camp?

*****************************************************************************************************

About the Podcast:

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.

You can find the #podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms:

Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7

Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx

Apple: https://shorturl.at/oH4dJ

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF

#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney

Please see below for our Official Site:

https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:

With May 1—National College Decision Day—and Baccalaureate and Commencement for the Class of 2026 recently passed, Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Cynthia Pitta P'28, '30, Director of College Counseling, as they discuss Austin Prep's Office of College Counseling offerings, trends in college admissions, the successful #collegeadmissions journey for the Class of 2026, and more.

Guest: Cynthia Pitta P'28, '30, Director of College Counseling

Host: Tyler Fleming P'28, '30, Senior Director of Communications

Produced: Nina Bramante '19, Assistant Director of Communications

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Welcome

2:06 - May 1, College Decision Day

3:08 - The College Counseling Process at Austin Prep

4:38 - An Introduction to the Office of College Counseling

5:53 - The Value Add of College Counseling at Austin Prep

8:01 - Building Relationships with Students

9:52 - What is the Most Important Part of the College Application?

12:40 - The Success of the #classof2026

15:44 - The Class of 2026 by the Numbers

16:31 - More About Mrs. Pitta

17:47 - Advice for Rising Juniors and Seniors

*****************************************************************************************************

About the Podcast:

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.

You can find the #podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms:

Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7

Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx

Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmB

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF

#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney

Please see below for our Official Site:

https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:

With the Class of 2030 departing on their 8th Grade Capstone trip to Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 2, Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by experienced D.C. chaperones Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School; Jack Brady, History Faculty; and Kristen Donnelly, History Faculty as they preview everything the 8th grade class should expect on the trip. The capstone experience is a highlight of the Austin Prep Middle School experience and remembered fondly by students as they continue their Austin Prep journey in the Upper School.

Guests: Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School; Jack Brady, History Faculty; and Kristen Donnelly, History Faculty

Host: Tyler Fleming, Senior Director of Communications

Produced: Nina Bramante '19, Assistant Director of Communications

Please see below for our Official Site:

www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:

With one of Austin Prep's most cherished #Christmas traditions, The #Nutcracker, coming to the Collins Center on December 15 and 16, Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Marla Pascucci-Byrne P'30, Art and Design Department Chair, as they discuss the origins of the show at Austin Prep, the importance of the show to the school community, how preparations have gone this fall, and more.

Guest: Marla Pascucci-Byrne, Art and Design Department Chair

Host: Tyler Fleming, Senior Director of Communications

Produced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects Manager

Co-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of Communications

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:46 - Welcome

1:59 - Christmas Traditions

2:59 - How did #thenutcracker start at Austin Prep?

4:57 - The evolution of the show

7:50 - Taking the show on the road

10:37 - This year's show

13:24 - Middle School and Upper School working together

16:16 - Including everyone in the show

18:14 - The Austin Prep interpretation of The Nutcracker

20:40 - What prospective families should know about dance at AP

23:02 - Ms. P's tenure at Austin Prep

25:58 - Favorite part of the show?

27:25 - What was your favorite show?

*****************************************************************************************************

About the Podcast:

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.

You can find the #podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms:

Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7

Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx

Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmB

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF

#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney

Please see below for our Official Site:

https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:

With the Class of 2026 departing on their senior class trip to Disney World on Monday, November 17, Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by experienced Disney chaperones AJ Benning, Dean of Students, Stephanie Choate, English Department Chair, and Peter Deluca, Math Faculty as they preview everything the senior class should expect on the trip. The capstone experience is often remembered by seniors as a highlight of their Austin Prep journey.

Guests: AJ Benning, Dean of Students, Stephanie Choate, English Department Chair, and Peter Deluca, Math Faculty

Host: Tyler Fleming, Director of Communications

Produced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects Manager

Co-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of Communications

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Welcome

2:54 - Why the trip is important

3:52 - The trip from the Dean of Students' perspective

5:04 - What should seniors expect?

6:40 - The operational aspects of the trip

17:51 - Bonding opportunities for staff

19:50 - Dr. Hickey loves Disney

23:00 - #TheGroupTexts

29:13 - Mickey Ice Cream for all

*****************************************************************************************************

About the Podcast:

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.

You can find the podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms:

Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7

Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx

Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmB

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF

#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney

Please see below for our Official Site:

https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:

Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Jonathan Pollard '97, Associate Head of School, who in advance of Austin Prep's Day of Giving on November 13 discusses his new role in Development an the importance of inspired philanthropy at Austin Prep.

Guest: Jonathan Pollard '97, Associate Head of School

Host: Tyler Fleming, Director of Communications

Produced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects Manager

Co-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of Communications

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Welcome

2:16 - Role in new podcast studio

3:56 - New role in development

*****************************************************************************************************

About the Podcast:

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.

You can find the podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms:

Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7

Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx

Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmB

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF

#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney

Please see below for our Official Site:

https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:

Austin Prep's Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Todd Moriatry, Director of Dining Services for Sage Dining, who discusses the all-inclusive dining experience at Austin Prep.

Todd Moriatry, Director of Dining Services for Sage Dining

Host: Tyler Fleming, Director of Communications

Produced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects Manager

Co-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of Communications

*****************************************************************************************************

About the Podcast:

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.

You can find the podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms:

Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7

Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx

Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmB

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF

#AustinPrep #podcast #TheRestlessJourney

Please see below for our Official Site:

https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:

Austin Prep's Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Fr. Patrick Armano, School Chaplain, who provides insight into the spiritual life of Austin Prep, his role as School Chaplain, and his thoughts on the election of #PopeLeoIV, an Augustinian Friar.

Host: Tyler Fleming, Director of Communications

Guest: Fr. Patrick Armano, School Chaplain

Produced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects Manager

Co-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of Communications

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Welcome

1:50 - Austin Prep's New Podcast Initiative

4:37 - The Year in Admissions

16:09 - A Career in Producing the News with @WCVB

27:57 - Pop Quiz

*****************************************************************************************************

About the Podcast:

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.

You can find the podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms:

Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7

Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx

Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmB

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF

#AustinPrep #podcast #TheRestlessJourney

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.

Our podcast guest is Lisa Simmons, Director of Admissions, who provides insight into the past year in the admissions office, a preview into Austin Prep's incoming classes, what appeals to families about an Austin Prep education, and her background and experience as an Emmy winning news producer with @WCVB

Host: Tyler Fleming, Director of Communications

Guest: Lisa Simmons, Director of Admissions

Produced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects Manager

Co-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of Communications