20 Year Reunion

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High school memories, life stories, and mid-life reflection from interviews with Willowbrook HS class of '01 graduates.

David Rauch & Paul Sifuentes


    • Dec 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    18. Jessica (Thayer) Beckard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 37:18


    In this episode Jessica shares how adversity led to a stronger friend group in high school, what excites her about her job, and the power of listening to your kids (and vinyl). Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    17. Joe Fontana

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 37:22


    We're back! In this episode we hear about Joe's unique extracurricular activities in high school, learn what it's like touring as an aspiring band, and see how much can be accomplished when you follow your passion.Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    16. Natalie Dienethal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 39:20


    In this episode we talk to Natalie about trying not to draw attention in high school, juggling multiple jobs, and crossing the line into adulthood. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly. Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details and to RSVP. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    15. BONUS - Mr. White

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 29:26


    One teacher's name has been mentioned more than any other in our interviews. So, we decided to go straight to the source and interviewed Willowbrook's own Mr. White. During our conversation we hear how he got into teaching, learn what's changed at Willowbrook, and soak up some wisdom from the man that's impacted thousands of students over more than 30 years. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly. Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details and to RSVP. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    14. Aaron Burns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 42:16


    In this episode we talk to Aaron about athletic achievement, learning to drive stick shift, and his evolving definition of success. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly. Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details and to RSVP. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    13. Alanna (Golden) Andruszkiewicz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 38:33


    In this episode we talk with Alanna about going through high school with very young siblings, the ingredients for a great Polish wedding, and why she's the girl with the ChapStick tattoo. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    12. Andy Trippi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 34:51


    In this episode we talk with Andy about letterman jackets, goals & confidence, and moving forward after tragedy. So, grab a Subway Kids Pak and hit play! Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    11. Luciana Tiberio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 40:54


    Our conversation with Luciana does NOT disappoint. We learn how she cut loose at the end of senior year, what it's like to be a teacher in another country, and why she'd like to give her freshman self a hug. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    10. Mike Barcal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 33:58


    Sax, drugs, and rock & roll...we cover it all in our chat with Mike. Throw in some great stories and an unsolved mystery - and this is another eposide you do NOT want to miss. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    09. Liz (Kamuda) O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 38:42


    In this episode, Liz describes how she wrote her speech for graduation, what it was like handling marketing for a pop star, and why she's a fan of tailoring rules for individual kids. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    08. George Castady

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 41:36


    From standing up to the deans as a student...to becoming a Willowbrook Distinguished Alumni - this amazing conversation with George covers a lot of ground. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    07. Miranda (Thompson) Chinell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 41:44


    Miranda starts us off strong with a Saved By The Bell reference - and the conversation just keeps getting from there. We explore her experience as minority student at Willowbrook, hear her passion for social work, and learn that sometimes as a parent - you need to call in an expert. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    06. Ernesto Enriquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 29:40


    In this episode we talk to Ernesto about growing up with English as a second language, running into former classmates in Japan, and being very involved in his kid's lives. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly.Save the date: The WB '01 class reunion will be held Oct 16, 2021. Follow @wbclassof2001 on Instagram for more details. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    05. Victoria Fiore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 38:26


    Tori's episode has it all: A magical moment she shared on stage with Paul, near death experiences, and a full circle return to the Midwest. As a bonus, she even makes a compelling pitch for students to join Youth in Government. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    04. Dan Kossow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 38:40


    In this episode we catch-up with Dan about memorable school assemblies, how his grandma's persistence launched his career, and the importance of making the most of every moment. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly. Contact Us: David@20YearReunionPodcast.com and Paul@20YearReunionPodcast.com Music credit: The Fold

    03. Angie (Starr) Palafox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 39:52


    Angie's life plan changed suddenly during the summer before sophomore year. In this episode we chat about how that felt, hear some entertaining stories from the past 20 years, and learn that it's never too late for a career change. Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly. Music credit: The Fold

    02. Adam Bukowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 38:55


    In this episode we talk with Adam about a senior prank gone wrong, his love for people, and ways to improve the education system. Buckle up, it's "Tasmanian Devil: The Adam Bukowski Story". Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly. Music credit: The Fold

    01. Karen (Newberry) Ehlert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 38:40


    In the first full 20 Year Reunion episode, we catch-up with Willowbrook '01 graduate Karen (Newberry) Ehlert. She's circled the globe, run countless miles, and wants teenagers to know that they're pretty dumb.Subscribe today. New episodes come out weekly. Music credit: The Fold

    00B. Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 1:42


    Quick preview of our new show: 20 Year Reunion - featurning interviews with our classmates from the Willowbrook High School graduating class of 2001.Full episodes coming late June, 2021. Subscribe now.Hosted by David Rauch and Paul Sifuentes. Special preview episode editing by George Castady. Music compliments of The Fold.

    00A. Naming The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 0:19


    Our class reunion podcast project gets a name. Full episodes coming in late June.

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