Matt moved to Wissahickon in 4th grade following the uncommon amicable divorce of his parents. Hanging out with older kids, getting high, and the Enrichment Program. The 2Pac song Matt lost his virginity to, Slam Books, and the Pool Hall where everything seemed to be happening for Adult Matt. Plus, joining the Carpenter’s Union and how Matt’s path was different than Derek Cataldi’s.

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Brian grew up in a very strict house with expectations for his future, a social network not connected to Wissahickon, and a family instinct for starting his own business. We discuss the tough structure Brian’s parents put in place, consequences for not complying, and College freedom. Plus, dealing with racism in school, Taiwanese vs. Chinese, and doing business today in China and beyond.

How did Brian turn a video game addiction into technology side hustles, racking up $15K selling websites in 11th Grade? We discuss the technology from our childhood, going from Computer Science to the Furniture space, and unhealthy expectations of a start-up business.

Visit https://helloraye.com/ for commercial and residential furniture.

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Chris and I grew up in Ambler, but he was a year ahead of me in school. We throwback to memories of Regan's Shoes & Mattison Ave., the time I was in Chris' car without him, leaving the restaurant business for stability, and why I wanted to talk to Chris about lawn care!

Also, my College Radio days & getting hired at WWE!

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Mike was expelled/asked to leave Wissahickon in 9th Grade. Struggling with dyslexia, no home supervision, and a lack of ability to connect took Mike down a dark path that he’s alive to talk about today. We talk about acting out in school, dealing with trauma and mental illness in the family, and the party life of the freaks and geeks.

Mike’s Art: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/michael-volpicelli/shop

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Welcome to a mini-series podcast featuring the music of the Red Shirt Playa. Stories behind my lyrics and production, relation to Wissahickon and beyond. 

On this episode..."Rhyming Machine" & "I Don't Hear 'Em"

Pam and I share a special bond, we both lost a great friend on February 18, 2001. Pam joins me to talk about our memories of classmate Ray Campion, the dynamic of a Work Friend vs. School Friend, and dealing with grief in our Senior Year.

Plus, Pam’s love of live concerts and DMB, Hosting Parties, and winning the lottery!

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Welcome to a mini-series podcast featuring the music of the Red Shirt Playa. Stories behind my lyrics and production, relation to Wissahickon and beyond. 

On this episode..."Red Shirt Playa" & "Yeah..."

I’ve wanted to talk to Chrissy since I was 9 years old, when I met her in 4th grade. Now it’s finally happening! My embarrassing stories of pining after Chrissy in Elementary and Middle School, being aggressive, and another POV of the now infamous busted up party sophomore year.

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Unlike past guests, Pat is a twin that graduated High School without his twin brother. He talks about being brothers, but not friends, and how they grew to be closer than ever as adults. Dial-up Internet memories, having pride in good grades, and ditching medicine for the restaurant business.

Let your mouth water- https://trulucks.com/

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First in-person podcast since March, my neighbor Krissy finally joins the pod! Krissy battled a difficult home-life as a child of divorce, going back and forth between Mom & Dad, and not having sibling support from her brothers or sisters. It was her friends at Wiss that helped her through the toughest times. Overcoming a 6th grade fear of theater to become a Theater Major in college, Sign Language, and starting your own business in the middle of a pandemic.

Myrtle & Magnolia Floral Designs - https://myrtleandmagnolia.com/

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