Marooned: Conversations with the Class of 1990

Saj Sahay

Saj has a gift for being in the right place at the right time. Usually.
A resident of the whole world, he's quick to recognize where his adventurous lifestyle commenced. (Hint: it's somewhere near 5625 S. University.)

Lee Fischman

UC Alum to the rescue! Lee has launched a cure for a covid kind of year: the interactive Worldwide Map of Love, at www.wherewemet.org.  Add your story, pass on the link, make the world more lovely.  Thank you Lee for a delightful interview.

Gurjot Sidhu.

Finding joy and choosing love in times of the unknown. (Also, getting kicked out of the Museum of Science and Industry).  

Jordan Rudnick

Navigating real life, adapting to change, speaking truth to power. Jordan opens up about family, law, and changing course to make a difference in the lives of others.

Diane Kelly.

The Scav origin story and....a potentially explosive dolphin vagina. An exceedingly fascinating and fun hour with Diane Kelly.

Brian Boonstra.

The blond guy, math genius, with the black fingernails. Still way ahead of his time.

Jill de Jong.

Strongs roots, an inquisitive mind, and an appetite for adventure -  and a small pile of broken hockey sticks inside her front door.

Peter de Jong

Live in the moment with the ebullient Peter de Jong (even if he is a Bruins fan).

Jessica Kidd

From Oxfordshire with horses, bagpipes, a Chicago pub rec, and a 100% badass charity.

Visit kiddvet.com and vetswithhorsepower.com to learn more about Jessica.

Elise Kraemer

Exploring the mind-body connection.

(After you listen, download the Insight Timer app or visit tenpercent.com to start your journey).

Stephanie Crabb

Savoring every single moment, Steph is a portrait in presence and courage - and how to pass a class even when you flat out blow off the midterm.

Emma Fritz Chong

From South Florida to Chicago to New Orleans to Africa. Never a dull moment with the fearless Emma. (photo coming soon!)

Kathee Lin

Keepin it real in LA, she's a woman with east coast roots, a midwestern heart, and global business interests.

Rob McWhorter.

Ever wonder what it takes to raise 6 - yes SIX - boys? A healthy dose of midwestern perspective, a helluva work ethic, and a whole lotta heart. 

Samir Gandhi

Four kids, two million air miles, one fabulous career. 

*(sorry for about 5 seconds of silence around the 7:30 minute mark! ugh, tech...what is missing is Samir revealing that he lived in Burton Judson for two years).

Beth Manning

Teacher, scientist, bass guitar player, urban gardener, mother, and excellent binge-watch-series-recommender. Beth, you're the complete package.

Christine Graves

Empowering girls, running for local office, exploring America and looking to the founding fathers for inspiration. Christine brings it all, and more. 

Pamela Webb Mearsheimer

When transfer students procrastinate, they end up in Hyde Park...forever. (Which honestly, sounds pretty appealing to me).

Brad Blickstein.

Apparently there was a dorm called "Broadview" and it was home to a fun-loving crew of over-achievers. Thanks for an enlightening interview, Brad.

Tamara Cummings

Cats, cops, connections, a stellar career and comical college stories.

Mike Frankel

This interview left me wishing I'd hung out with Mike in college. Just grateful that I did get to see him at the peak of his acting career in Dracula.

Sam Blackman

Hands down, the best frat party DJ of the late 1980s.

Also, be sure to watch Sam's Moth Story Slam about how he ended up at the UC:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM359M0fA1k

Thanks Sam!

Jessie Wang Grimm

Love blossomed in Woodward. 

Shirley Yen-Matloff

Some seriously interesting insights on how focus + anxiety = productivity. Thanks for a very fun first interview, Shirley! 

Welcome! This is how it works.

Listen to this intro and, if you'd like to take part in this experimental bit of podcasting, get in touch! You can reach me at UCclassof1990podcast@gmail.com. Go Maroons!