Shades Required

Shades Required

By Phil Hall & Mike McIsaacSociety & CultureDocumentary
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Shades Required episodes

  • Episode 10 - Rafi

    Mike and Phil interview Rafi Mahario, an 18 year old student-athlete that just graduated from high school and is headed to Sacred Heart University to join their Division 1 Varsity Track and Field program. This is a wonderful interview with a wonderful young man - don't miss it! 

    54 min
  • Episode 9 - Claire (and cereal)
    S1 E9 features the creator of our logo and cover art, Claire DiIonno! Claire tells us about everything that she is up to and aspiring to do next with her artistic talents. Listen now to find out why Mike insisted that this episode be named Claire (and cereal).
    49 min
  • Episode 8 - Steve
    Join us as we sit down with one of the coolest guys out there. Steve is the lead of the band Dirty Red Hearts, studying music at Berklee and working in the digital video field.
    53 min
  • Episode 7 - Kevin
    Mike and Phil sit down with Kevin Alexandre at Third Place Pizza in Castleton, Vermont for the first ever in-person recording of Shades Required. 
    Hear Kevin's story and why he says "Never Give Up - If you fall one million times, get up one million and one times."
    50 min
  • Episode 6 - Charlotte (And Pat!)
    Charlotte and Pat join Mike and Phil for the first ever "Four Deep" Episode of Shades Required. Tune in for lots of heart-warming fun and be totally impressed by our star, Charlotte and all of her nuggets of wisdom!
    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 5 - Ann
    Ann is an accounting and marketing student currently living in Montreal, Quebec and attending Concordia University. Originally from Haiti, Ann is making the most of her opportunities in Montreal.
    36 min
  • Episode 3 - Emelia
    Emelia is currently studying to become a registered nurse (RN) at University of Vermont. She worked as an LNA during the COVID-19 pandemic after becoming licensed to do so by taking night classes during high school.
    52 min
  • Episode 1 - Mike & Phil

    Listen to Co-hosts Phil and Mike talk about their plans for Shades Required. Get to know the guys, play some games, be entertained and hear all about the big idea. 

    1 hr 9 min

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