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Podcast by BC High School

BC High School


    • May 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES

    5 from 27 ratings Listeners of Back to the Point that love the show mention: 19, stories, great, bc high.


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    The Back to the Point podcast is an incredible show that I stumbled upon recently, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Hosted by Rick, it offers a diverse range of guests and covers a variety of topics, making each episode unique and engaging. As someone who has been influenced by BCH throughout my life, I find myself reflecting on the impact it has had on me while listening to this podcast. With its excellent production quality and insightful content, The Back to the Point podcast is a 10/10 recommendation for anyone looking for an inspiring and thought-provoking listen.

    One of the best aspects of The Back to the Point podcast is the variety of guests that Rick brings on the show. From educators like Mr. Hughes who provide amazing insights into teaching and education, to individuals who have found their vocation through their experiences at BCH, each episode offers a fresh perspective and valuable lessons to take away. This diversity in guests keeps the content interesting and ensures that there is something for everyone in every episode.

    Furthermore, I appreciate how The Back to The Point podcast creates a platform for members of the BCH community to share their stories. It's heartwarming to hear from alumni like Brian Flaherty, who credit BCH for nurturing their faith and inspiring them in their chosen careers. These personal stories not only serve as a testament to the positive impact of BCH but also create a sense of connection among listeners who have had similar experiences or connections with the school.

    While it's difficult to find any downsides to such an exceptional podcast, one possible drawback could be that episodes might feel too short due to their engaging nature. It's easy to get completely absorbed in each conversation and want more once it comes to an end. However, this can also be seen as a positive aspect as it leaves listeners wanting more and eagerly anticipating the next episode.

    In conclusion, The Back to The Point podcast is undoubtedly one of the best podcasts out there. With its exceptional production quality, variety of guests, and inspiring content, it is a must-listen for anyone interested in personal stories of faith, education, and the impact of BCH. I am grateful to have stumbled upon this podcast and highly recommend it to others looking for an engaging and uplifting listening experience.



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    Latest episodes from Back to the Point

    "That Only Happened Because We Met at BC High." | Jake Cohen '04 & Rick Goulding '04

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 35:26


    "That Only Happened Because We Met at BC High." | Jake Cohen '04 & Rick Goulding '04 by BC High School

    "To Have a Building Like This, In a Place Like Boston..." | Alan Battistelli & Rick Goulding '04

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 18:48


    "To Have a Building Like This, In a Place Like Boston..." | Alan Battistelli & Rick Goulding '04 by BC High School

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    "You've Made a Difference in Our Students' Lives." | Grace Cotter Regan P'12 & Rick Goulding '04

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 28:06


    "You've Made a Difference in Our Students' Lives." | Grace Cotter Regan P'12 & Rick Goulding '04 by BC High School

    “Be Comfortable with Failing”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 21:26


    “Be Comfortable with Failing” | Jason Cherubini '99, Matthew Pitts '98, Rick Goulding '04, and Kaylee Maneen Jason Cherubini '99, Producer, and Matthew Pitts '98, Writer, discuss their work on the recently released horror film, Quicksand, which can be viewed on AMC's streaming platform, Shudder. They offered insights into the film and media industry, as well as detailing their progression from Morrissey Boulevard to their current positions. High School students in the BC High Screenwriting Club and Media Club had the opportunity to engage with Jason and Matt firsthand during this “live” podcast where they shared valuable advice and experiences.

    “Keep the main thing, the main thing.” | Phil Perry '04 & Rick Goulding '04

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 41:02


    Rick Goulding '04 and Phil Perry '04, Patriots Insider, delve into the nostalgic realm of the BC High cafeteria delights, dish out nuggets of wisdom for aspiring media students, and talk a little bit about the future trajectory of the New England Patriots.

    “You'd do anything for a guy you graduated from BC High with.” | Jon Reed '04 and Rick Goulding '04

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 61:07


    Rick Goulding '04 sits down with his classmate, Jon Reed '04, Chief Sales Officer at Elevate Aviation Group, to chat about their high school years together. Jon shares his story about the challenge he faced during his senior year, his career highlights, and how he got involved in the aviation industry. He also reflects on the community he had during his time on Morrissey Blvd.

    “Just like that our school spirit is reignited.” | @bchchirpnation & Rick Goulding '04

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 26:14


    Rick Goulding '04 sits down with Matty, Kip, James, Deacon, and Brenden from @bchchirpnation to recap our fall season of athletics, discuss their thoughts on our winter teams, and share how to keep our BCH school spirit going strong!

    "We want to leave our mark at BC High." | James Conley '24, Brady Lane '24, & Rick Goulding '04

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 19:54


    Rick Goulding '04 sits down with Faber Vice Captain, Brady Lane '24, and Day Vice Captain, James Conley '24. Brady and James discuss the House System from their perspective and how it has strengthened their leadership skills and friendships across campus.

    “Formation is at the heart of everything we do.” | Grace Cotter Regan P'12 & Rick Goulding '04

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 48:28


    Rick Goulding '04 sits down with BC High's President, Grace Regan. Rick and Grace have a "state of the school" discussion, and they chat about recent updates made around campus, the value of the house system, BC High's strategic plan, what to expect for the year ahead, and so, so much more.

    “This Is a Place Where People Really Love Their Community.” | Adam Lewis P'28 & Rick Goulding '04

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 51:06


    Host Rick Goulding '04 talks with Principal Adam Lewis P'28 about the success of the House System, his excitement for the 2023-2024 school year, his plans to form the BC High leaders of tomorrow, and so much more!

    "Lean Your Ladder Against The Right Wall"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 58:50


    The first-ever three-guest and parent pod! Rick ('04) gets together (virtually) with Mike ('11), Anthony ('16), and Alan Iofreddo (P '11 and '16) to talk about the BC High story from a family perspective, Kairos, the importance of faith, what it's like to work on a ranch (what?!), the Iofreddo family takeover of Austin, Texas, and much more!

    Back To The Board - June Matte P ‘15 And ‘17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 39:01


    In the second edition of Back to the Board, host Rick Goulding '04 sits down with June Matte P'15, '17, Managing Director of PFM Financial Advisors LLC and a newly minted Trustee. June shared her BC High story, her thoughts on the future of secondary education, what she hopes to bring to BC High’s Board of Trustees and much more!

    "When Are You Going To The White House?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 45:52


    Rick Goulding '04 talks with Tanner Gildea '15 about his recent work with the Biden campaign, his BC High story, growing up Gildea, jumping the Border Street bridge in Cohasset, Luxembourg, and much more!

    Back To The Board- Stephen Fulton '83, P'25 And '26

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 42:50


    In the first edition of a brand new segment, we are calling "Back to the Board," host Rick Goulding '04 sits down with Stephen Fulton '83 P'25, '26, Deputy Director of Boston Catholic Charities and a newly minted Trustee. Rick and Steve talk about Steve's onboarding process to the Board of Trustees, what he hopes to bring to the board, and the role his own BC High experience plays in all of it.

    "Don't Be Afraid To Take Those Left Hand Turns"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 57:42


    Rick sits down with Joe Goode '84 to talk about his BC High story, his time as a White House Correspondent, his career path, the media landscape today, and much more! Check it out!

    "We're Back"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 44:49


    Season 3 of Back to the Point kicks off with BC High's President, Grace Regan. Rick and Grace discuss how the school dealt with the arrival of COVID-19 last spring, the planning and conversations that took place this summer to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, BC High's ongoing efforts to address the issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the community, and much more.

    "If You're Explaining, You're Losing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 42:23


    Nick Puleo, class of 2001 and a Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for Steward Healthcare joins Rick (remotely) to talk about his path to the communications sector, the challenges of communicating during a crisis, and what he is seeing on the ground at Carney Hospital and others as the medical professionals there cope with treating Coronavirus patients.

    "On Moonlit Nights, It's Not Too Bad"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 54:05


    Rick Goulding '04 hangs out with Mark McLaughlin '97 to catch up on what Mark has been up to since leaving campus. Spoiler Alert: It involves founding his own whiskey company and flying planes off of aircraft carriers in the middle of the night.

    "You're In The Weather With Them"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 40:26


    Rick Goulding '04 grabs some early morning coffee with Mary Farrell, a teacher of thirty years at BC High. They cover BC High over the years, the important difference between knowledge and wisdom, the rise of the BC High sailing team and so much more!

    "Geese Fly Together"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 37:01


    Rick Goulding '04 gets together with the Gosnell boys. Scott '15, Jake '17 and Joey '17 stop by the pod to talk about their time at BC High, what they have been up to since graduating, the incredible legacy their late father left behind, and their work with ALS ONE.

    The Hall of Fame Pod!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 58:41


    Rick Goulding '04 sits down with this year's inductees into the BC High Hall of Fame (Bob Graham '57, David McLaughlin '92, Matt Carney '96, Myles Staunton '00, Greg Smith '02, and Pat Reams '05), Serge Georges '88, recipient of the James Cotter '55 Courage Award, and Brian Oates '89, recipient of the Paul Hunter '53 Man for Others Award to discuss their stories and what being honored in this way meant to each of them.

    "Be Open To It"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 39:11


    Patrick Shaughnessy '94 catches up with Rick Goulding '04 to share his story. They touch on a lot: how he became involved with the IDD community, his career, his time at BC High, his work at Best Buddies, and even his recent engagement.

    "Alignment of the Heart"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 42:10


    New Principal Adam Lewis stops by to talk with Rick Goulding '04. They talk about leadership, identity, what it means to be an all boys school in the 21st century, and much more!

    "My father had the owner's manual..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 58:24


    Rob Cocuzzo ’04 drops in to talk about his new book, "The Road to San Donato," the bike ride of a lifetime through Italy, being vulnerable as a writer, learning about himself and his family, and much more.

    "Say yes to the morning!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 50:41


    Keith McGilvery '01, anchorman on Fox News 61's morning show, calls from Hartford, CT to talk about what it's like to be on television from 4 AM to 11 AM every day, his journey from BC High, through Fordham, and into the news, how the BC High community has stepped up in his life recently, and much more!

    "We Were In It When the Wind Came"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 61:28


    Rick Goulding '04 sits down with Bryan ('04) and Taylor ('07) Sears, co-owners and operators of Mass Bay Guides, charter fishing company out of Scituate Harbor. Bryan and Taylor dive into their experiences at BCHigh and Massachusetts Maritime Academy, what it's like to run a family-owned business, some good old fashioned fishing stories and much more!

    "Back to Business"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 54:29


    Rick Goulding '04 sits down with Jake Allen '19, Director of Strategic Partnerships for the BC High Business Club, to hear how his senior year has been going and to learn a little bit more about what he's been up to with the Business Club this year.

    "I was 'Waze' for the Campaign"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 59:46


    Rick Goulding '04 catches up with Ian Cain '00 to cover what he's been up to since he left BC High. Ian takes us from his earliest experiences working on a campaign, through some of his work in the business world, to now starting his own company and serving on Qunicy's City Council.

    "It's About Students and Families"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 42:07


    Rick Goulding '04 and Director of Enrollment, Erika Vardaro, spend some time learning more about her path to BC High and then do a deep dive on the inner workings of the admissions process at BC High.

    "Nothing is Worse Than a Blank Page"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 54:08


    Rick Goulding '04 grabs some time on Christmas Eve morning with his classmate, Ryan Walls, who is a writer and producer on ABC's 'Modern Family.' They discuss the process of writing the show, what it's like to have your ideas bomb in a writer's room, how Ryan got involved at BC High, and a lot more!

    "Get Involved"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 46:30


    Rick Goulding '04 spends some time with current senior Grant Ward. They cover Grant's departure from and return to BC High, his experiences in the Dominican Republic and with the Lazarus Project, where he's thinking of heading to college next year, and much more.

    "Solid Red, Snow Instead"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 46:15


    Rick Goulding ‘04 gets together with Tucker Antico ‘15 to talk about his passion for the weather, how it flourished at BC High, and how it’s taken him from Columbia Point to chasing down tornadoes in the Midwest.

    "Character Lasts Forever"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 52:44


    Rick Goulding '04 and Principal Steve Hughes sit down to celebrate Mr. Hughes's time at BC High as a student, coach, teacher, Vice Principal and Principal. They discuss his earliest memories of the school, his approach to the vocation of teaching, his thoughts on character and leadership, his advice for his successor, and much more.

    "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 68:53


    Rick Goulding ‘04 catches up with his classmate and New England Patriots reporter for NBC Sports Boston, Phil Perry ‘04. They cover the Red Sox, Phil’s experiences climbing the New England sports reporting ladder (including some Donkey Basketball) and his advice for anyone out there thinking about pursuing a career in sports journalism.

    "Humility and Grit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 43:24


    Rick Goulding ‘04 sits down with President Grace Cotter Regan P’12 to discuss her BC High Story, what’s happening this semester on campus, and her vision for BC High’s next chapter.

    Back to the Point - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 3:05


    Introducing 'Back to the Point,' the official Podcast of BC High School. Hear some quick opening statements from BC High Alumn Rick Goulding, class of '04.

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