Shades Required

Shades Required

By Phil Hall & Mike McIsaacSociety & CultureDocumentary
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Shades Required episodes

  • Episode 20 - Nicole

    For the season 1 finale, Nicole Bruso joins Mike and Phil to talk about her busy life. Nicole has her own massage therapy practice and also is a fitness coach and a boxing coach. She also just got a new puppy! Nicole studied marketing in college but she took a number of leaps outside of her comfort zone to get to where she is now. She was definitely the right choice for our finale episode guest and we hope that you will enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed creating it! 

    52 min
  • Episode 19 - Maddie
    On Episode 19, Mike and Phil interview Maddie, a freshman basketball player at Hobart & Williams Smith Colleges in New York. Maddie shares her story of transferring to a new high school her senior year and how that prepared her for the transition into college, academically, socially and athletically. Another wonderful interview with another wonderful young person!
    49 min
  • Episode 18 - Morgan

    Mike and Phil interview Morgan, a recent high school graduate who took a job as a paraeducator straight out of high school. We had a great time catching up with Morgan and hearing yet another great story of perseverance from one of our youngest guests. Listen in to hear us discuss everything from Vermont geography to pirate ships, and more! 

    38 min
  • Episode 17 - Cody
    In Episode 17, Mike and Phil interview Cody, a senior at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina studying Sports Management. Cody shares his story of perseverance in getting to Charlotte and in improving his life and health. Make sure you listen to the end for some great weight loss tips from Cody!
    40 min
  • Episode 16 - Shannon
    Mike and Phil catch up with Shannon, a senior at Bowling Green University. Shannon will be commissioning to the Air Force after graduation. She is also a volunteer at a barn that provides horse therapy to veterans. We are proud to know Shannon and she is a great interview!
    40 min
  • Episode 15 - Aneesh
    In Episode 15, Mike and Phil interview Aneesh, a senior at Brandeis University in Massachusetts studying Neuroscience and Biology. A collegiate baseball player, Aneesh is preparing to apply to medical schools and plans to be a physician one day. This young man packed a lot of great messages into one interview. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
    58 min
  • Episode 14 - Jenna

    Episode 14 features Jenna, a recent graduate of University of Vermont who is currently living in Colorado. One of the brightest young people that we know, Jenna is currently working in a dermatopathology lab and applying to medical schools. Episode 14 covers everything from sebaceous cysts to Christmas gifts and a great perspective from Jenna about what is truly important in life. 

    49 min
  • Episode 13 - Sophia

    Episode 13 features Sophia, a senior at University of Vermont studying dietetics, nutrition and food services with a minor focusing in community development. Sophia is going to have a MAJOR impact in whichever community is lucky enough to have her move in! Listen in as we cover everything from equity to cow farts. Don't miss it! 

    44 min
  • Episode 12 - Mollie
    Mike & Phil interview Ms. Mollie Giancola. Mollie is a senior at Providence College studying Psychology with minors in Dance and Sociology. She also works at a children's museum during the summertime and teaches children's dance. Hear Mollie's story and ideas about the future right here on Episode 12!
    52 min
  • Episode 11 - Tori
    Phil and Mike interview Tori, a junior at Catholic University in Washington D.C. studying politics, history, intelligence, and Arabic studies. Tori certainly has a full plate as a student and is going to do big things in the future!
    1 hr 1 min

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Our goal is to spread optimism by sharing the dreams and stories of bright and talented young people.