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Project '90

Hosted by Brian Shactman · education · EN-US

22 episodesAudience: 2
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About this Podcast:

To the members of Phillips Exeter's Class of 1990, we have classmates all over the world doing all sorts of things. Wouldn't you like to hear from them? Well, here's your chance. Brian Shactman '90 talks to anyone and everyone from '90 so you don't have to. Enjoy.

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What is Project '90 about?

To the members of Phillips Exeter's Class of 1990, we have classmates all over the world doing all sorts of things. Wouldn't you like to hear from them? Well, here's your chance. Brian Shactman '90 talks to anyone and everyone from '90 so you don't have to. Enjoy.

Who hosts Project '90?

Project '90 is hosted by Brian Shactman. The show has published 22 episodes to date.

What has Project '90 covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Madelyn Postman" (7 September 2026, 34 minutes), "Henry Haggard" (15 June 2026, 54 minutes), and "Rayenne Chen" (30 May 2026, 47 minutes).

How often does Project '90 publish?

Project '90 publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 22 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Project '90?

Booking probability for Project '90 is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Project '90 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Project '90's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Project '90?

The strongest fits for Project '90 are Schools (K-12). Project '90 has an education audience.

About the host

Brian Shactman hosts Project '90, an education podcast with 22 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #12

    Madelyn Postman

    Sep 7, 202634 minS2

    Madelyn Postman's life took her from a childhood in Reno and middle school in San Francisco to Exeter, Brown, Italy, and her current home in England. There, she lives with her husband and two children, and works as a...

  • Episode #11

    Henry Haggard

    Jun 15, 202654 minS2

    <p>Growing up in northern Maine, Henry Haggard couldn't wait to dig into all that Exeter -- and the world -- had to offer. Especially food. After Brown, he roamed from France to Korea and the Dominican Republic until he...

  • Episode #10

    Rayenne Chen

    May 30, 202647 minS2

    <p>Rayenne Chen gets personal about the unexpected turns in her life: Divorce, her daughter's childhood cancer diagnosis, a rocky start to her real estate career. She and Kakki Reynolds Lewis -- Exeter roommates senior...

  • Episode #9

    Tig Parker Parrish

    Apr 12, 202641 minS2

    <p>Antigone Parker Parrish talks to Kakki Reynolds Lewis about her transformation from a socially driven, misbehaving high school student to finding her passion for women's health as an OB Gyn practicing in Denver. Tig...

  • Episode #8

    Mark Elbroch

    Mar 13, 20261h 1mS2

    <p>Mark Elbroch shares his journey from being expelled by Exeter in December of senior year to becoming one of the world's experts in mountain lions and the subject of the new documentary "Heart of a Lion." He takes...

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  • Episode #7

    Hallie Flint Gilman

    Feb 3, 202637 minS2

    <p>Hallie Flint Gilman begged her mother to let her attend Exeter. She brings that same passion to friendships, rowing, coaching, teaching, parenting, her legal career in the energy industry, and (we're guessing) the...

  • Episode #6

    Michelle Chasin

    Jan 7, 202650 minS2

    <p>Kakki Reynolds Lewis back in the interview chair, this time with multiple nominee Michelle Gucovsky Chasin to talk about the power of being seen as an adolescent, the legacy of generational trauma, diving into hard...

  • Episode #5

    Francois Nguyen

    Nov 24, 202554 minS2

    <p>Brian Shactman snags the mic back for an episode to talk to his former dormmate, Francois Nguyen, who actually has the status of a one-name classmate. Francois. Cois. Talented. Stylish. And oh, so engaging. His...

  • Episode #3

    Sandro Nivola

    Nov 4, 202558 minS2

    <p>Our class movie star, Alessandro Nivola, talks about his Exeter experience, building a career in theater/film, balancing work and family with wife Emily Mortimer, and watching his son Sam follow in his footsteps...

  • Episode #2

    Qazi Fazal

    Jun 17, 202544 minS2

    <p>For Qazi Fazal, acceptance to Exeter meant a winning lottery ticket. He shares with Kakki Reynolds Lewis about the path from his home country of Bangladesh to a satisfying education, investment banking career and the...

  • Episode #1

    Brian Shactman

    Jun 5, 202540 minS2

    <p>How does a public school kid from a small town north of Boston end up at Exeter, Amherst, and then become a broadcast journalist covering three Olympic Games, the World Cup, the Super Bowl, the World Series and...

  • Episode #11

    Nick Unger

    Apr 28, 202536 minS1

    <p>The ONE class member who still lives on campus! So many surprises to this conversation as Nick was enigmatic to many of us (me). Did he know people viewed him as the smartest kid at Exeter? Yes. But that doesn't mean...

  • Episode #10

    Samuel Dowe-Sandes

    Apr 23, 202538 minS1

    <p>What a life! From Vermont to Exeter to Connecticut to Vermont to New York to L.A. to Morocco, Samuel Dowe-Sandes is living an amazing and dynamic life. I did not know him well, but I new him enough to sense his...

  • Episode #9

    Andre Landau-Remy

    Apr 10, 202534 minS1

    <p>Andre came from Sao Paulo to PEA for two years. And he was my roommate! An exceedingly thoughtful intellectual, Andre reflects on PEA and life in Brazil (with his 4 sons!). </p><p>Any and all feedback to...

  • Episode #8

    Eileen Kane

    Mar 28, 202541 minS1

    <p>Brilliant, brave and totally transparent (I couldn't find a third good "B" word to keep the alliteration going.) Could have talked to her for days.</p><p>Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com</p>

  • Episode #7

    John Palfrey

    Mar 6, 202534 minS1

    <p>What can you say about John Palfrey? He runs a multi-billion dollar foundation, was a Harvard dean, as well as school head for the enemy (Andover) and just so happens to be a wonderful guy. It should be annoying...

  • Episode #6

    Lara Heimert

    Feb 20, 202531 minS1

    <p>Lara sits atop the publishing world, but there is SO MUCH more to her journey than books and a brilliant mind. We delve into her time at Exeter but also do a deep dive into becoming a mom in her 40's and how that...

  • Episode #5

    Ira Wolfson

    Jan 30, 202533 minS1

    <p>Part of the infamous/legendary Main Street crew, Ira has had a tremendous career in banking. But did you know that Exeter was NOT his first choice? What?!?! In his own unique, edgy and humorous way, we learn about...

  • Episode #4

    Robert Dixon

    Dec 27, 202452 minS1

    <p>Robert's journey to Exeter is fascinating, and his life experience since is another example of the full range of paths that members of the Class of '90 have taken. It was such a joy to talk more with someone in one...

  • Episode #3

    Jon Neuhaus

    Nov 19, 202433 minS1

    <p>Our 1989-90 Class President has led quite the life. We catch up with the legendary Newy and learn what he's been up to -- and even teases us about the things he CAN'T tell us. SUCH an enjoyable half hour.</p><p>Any...

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