PILLARS PODCAST 🎙

I taught Will Giblin 1st grade PE and 8th grade history -- not in the same year -- and Will says that was the only class he says that he fell asleep in -- not in the PE!!!  Other than the nap, Will and I have always got along great -- maybe because Will is a Giblin.  

Will, I had a wonderful time chatting with you about West Virginia, hopping fences, embellishment, living at home, making money, gambling, Kevin Charles, Kevin Giblin -- now that is a lineup!!!  

Story-telling is an art and a testament to a rich life.  Will is an impressive young man who has lived a lot in his brief 21 years.  It was a treat chatting with you -- I think everyone will agree -- ENJOY!!!

I have known Gail as long as I have known Henry.  I have known Henry as long as he has known Linda.  And I have truly known my sister as long as Henry and Linda have been in love -- and that has been a finger-licking long and good time.  

Henry is my brother-in-law and his mother is Gail.  Gail was born in England, spent time in India and the south of France, before she took a job with her home country which landed her in DC as a diplomat.  Gail had a good ole time running with the young, fun, and international crowd of the Nation's Capital and it was then and there that Gail met Mark.  

Jump forward 40 years, Gail is still here -- full of life, laughs, stories, perspective, and wisdom.  We sat down for a lovely tete-a-tete on relationships, Britain, growing up 'round the world, photography, Connecticut, family,  Harry & Meghan and the Royals, and more!!!  There was much more that could have been talked and told, but that will have to wait for another day!!!

Thank you, Gail -- love you like a son!!!

 

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Thanks for sitting down with me -- it was more than a treat!!!

Marshall was a great Griffin at MD and he is a senior at the brink of graduation from the school of Eye Street -- GONZAGA!!!  Marshall picked up lacrosse quite young, and it was in his seventh grade year that he felt a pull toward another sport. . . . we talk lacrosse, Gonzaga, family, Mater Dei, and . . . .  golf.

Marshall is quite an impressive young man!!!

Go DEMON DECONS!!!

Justin came to Mater Dei in 6th grade and he was instantly liked and respected.  In competitive arenas, Justin excelled in the classroom and on the  athletic fields.  He went on to Georgetown Prep where he did just the same -- leading from the front in football and lacrosse.  Onward and college-bound, Justin matriculated to Villanova.  We talk on all these topics -- including why Villa-no-fun is no-such-thing!!!

Thank you, Justin, and your future is bright!!!

PS -- GRIFFIN HOME AND LAWN -- for all your indoor and outdoor needs.  Shout out MOOP -- griffin shores/griffins east  -- for all your beach care needs!!!

Coach Fegan was the football coach for Georgetown Prep from 1961 - 1996.  Coach was and still is a legend!!!  Whenever I run into the old ball coach, it is always pleasant -- whether it is on Prep campus, Annapolis, or the shores of Bethany Beach.  We sat down for a lovely conversation on football, kids, growing up in DC, Annapolis, the pandemic.  I hope you enjoy -- I sure did.

Thank you, coach!!!

Matty Callahan is son of Tracy who was on the 'cast back in season one.  Matty and I bonded over philosophy and have become recent and fast friends.  We sit down and talk just that -- philosophy, books, fathers, football, golf, egg-salad, Irish spirts, the UBERMENCH -- and we go deep with the longest PILLARS yet -- a fitting conclusion for season 2!!!

Thanks, Matty -- you are an interesting and curious young man, but most of all you are a kind soul -- thanks for being you!!!

Matthew is a later-in-life friend (don't know if that is a term but it is now) who has become a fast friend.  We go deep into topics of divorce, depression, keys to living your best life, kids, and more.  Tough topics are tough talks that toughen you up!!!

One of the more enjoy 'casts of recent production.  


Matthew Jaeger, ladies and gentlemen!!!

Austin and I go back to 2nd grade at Mater Dei School.  We were good friends in GriffinLand.  Austin went on to St. Alban's and then to Bowdoin College where he played lacrosse and went to Florence with his soon to be wife Maisie and his soon to be business partner.  In Italy there was a belt given to Austin from Maisie -- and an idea was born -- it was an idea that turned into a big business!!

Austin and I talk Smathers & Branson, Mater Dei, Vietnam, The Masters, family, golf, movies, life -- had a ball -- thank you, Austin!!!

Smathers & Branson

Matt Markoff is the one of three brothers who are responsible for the outdoor sensation which is Calleva and the insane creation which is The Haunted Forest!!  WE have been friends for 15 years -- when Mater Dei first signed up with the brothers for the first of many Outdoor Weeks."  His passion for the outdoors and love for the people of Calleva is a lifestyle that he lives daily.  I came home last night after dinner with a friend to find Debbie talking with Matt about celery juice.  They were on the phone for 45 minutes, and they just met yesterday.  I cannot speak high enough about Matt -- enjoy the listen!!

Go Calleva and go home!!