Alumni

Stories from those who have already graduated and gone on.

In Episode 32 of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Dr. Doug Smith, University School alumnus (Class of ’79), longtime leader of the…

SEASON 2 · E32 · Apr 15, 2026

Dr. Doug Smith on Wolves, Yellowstone, and the Power of Purpose

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In Episode 31 of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Tommy Nook, US Class of 2017 alum, former two-time Boston University lacrosse…

SEASON 2 · E31 · Apr 9, 2026

Tommy Nook on Resilience, Reinvention, and Pushing Limits

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In Episode 25 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Mr. Robert Sherman, University School alumnus (Class of…

SEASON 2 · E25 · Feb 11, 2026

Mr. Robert Sherman on Reporting from the Front, Kindness, and Curiosity

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In Episode 21 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Russell Breuer ’98, University School alum and the founder and CEO of…

SEASON 2 · E21 · Jan 14, 2026

Russell Breuer on UnKibble, Momentum, and Grit

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In Episode 20 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Tony Peebles ’81, veteran banker and finance leader, longtime civic…

SEASON 2 · E20 · Jan 7, 2026

Tony Peebles on Banking, Confidence, and Alumni Engagement

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In Episode 17 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Mr. Dan Swander ’61, University School lifer, veteran consumer…

SEASON 2 · E17 · Dec 22, 2025

Dan Swander on Consumer Brands, Management, and Giving Back

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In Episode 15 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Mr. Bill Conway ’45, University School alum, Yale football captain,…

SEASON 2 · E15 · Dec 3, 2025

Bill Conway on Mines, Bold Bets, and Quiet Generosity

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In Episode 8 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, we sit down with Joe Brown ’85, lifelong flyer, community-builder, and former…

SEASON 2 · E8 · Oct 15, 2025

Joe Brown on Aviation, Craft, and Building with Honor

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In Episode 5 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Anthony Doerr, University School Class of…

SEASON 2 · E5 · Sep 24, 2025

Anthony Doerr on Curiosity, Wonder, and the Craft of Storytelling

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In Episode 3 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Jordan Barham, University School Class of…

SEASON 2 · E3 · Sep 10, 2025

Jordan Barham on Grit, Brotherhood, and a Global Basketball Journey

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In Episode 34 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Class of 2021 alum Toussaint Miller, musician,…

SEASON 1 · E34 · May 8, 2025

Toussaint Miller on Building Community, Blending Passions, and Shaping the Future

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In Episode 30 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Bill Oberndorf, US Class of 1971 alum, visionary…

SEASON 1 · E30 · Apr 9, 2025

Bill Oberndorf on Value Investing, Educational Equity, and Purpose-Driven Leadership

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In Episode 27 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Rob Markey, a University School alum, author, speaker,…

SEASON 1 · E27 · Mar 20, 2025

Rob Markey on Leadership, Customer Loyalty, and Lessons from University School

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In Episode 25 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Lee Kravitz, former editorial director of Scholastic,…

SEASON 1 · E25 · Mar 5, 2025

Lee Kravitz on Journalism’s Evolution, Storytelling, and the Power of Reflection

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In Episode 24 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Charlie Horton, a former professional goalkeeper who…

SEASON 1 · E24 · Feb 26, 2025

Charlie Horton on His US Journey, Playing Pro Soccer, and Transitioning to Finance

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In Episode 21 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Chris Rose, an NFL Network anchor, baseball commentator,…

SEASON 1 · E21 · Feb 5, 2025

Chris Rose on His US Days, Breaking into Sports Media, and Behind-the-Scenes Stories

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In Episode 17 of The Late Start Show, Charlie and Jack catch up with Ryan Schreiber, a University School alum from the Class of 2009 and…

SEASON 1 · E17 · Jan 8, 2025

Ryan Schreiber on Entrepreneurship, Networking, and Building Streamline

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In Episode 16 of The Late Start Show, Charlie and Jack welcome back Cooper Mlakar, a University School Class of 2023 alum, former prefect,…

SEASON 1 · E16 · Jan 1, 2025

Cooper Mlakar on Leadership, Culture, and Success

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In Episode 5 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson chat with Marc Byrnes, Class of 1972 alumnus and recipient of the…

SEASON 1 · E5 · Oct 16, 2024

Marc Byrnes on Family, Resilience, and the Power of Philanthropy

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