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Pass the Mic: A Berklee Alumni Podcast

Pass the Mic: A Berklee Alumni Podcast

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The Call-in Show!

In this episode we take a look back at the student employees who helped shape Alumni Affairs Digital Engagement. With a healthy dose of nostalgia, we connect, catch up, and reminisce on memories past. Guests (In order of Appearance): Joesph Dreeszen, Senior Director of Alumni Affairs and Annual Giving Hui Kim ’22 Tom Foster ’25 Jonah Stuhr ’24 Faride Blanco ’19 Music: Dreams on Hold by Sarah Eide ’14 Crayola by Sheisa Special Thanks: Lea Washington ’20

Claudia Medina ’21 & Paulo Stagnaro ’10

In this episode, alums Claudia and Paulo stop by the Alumni Affairs office before serving as panelists for the SOMOS Latinx pre-orientation program. We talk about the early stages of their careers, what they wish they had known, what wisdom they share with others, and what are the keys to sustaining your career. Closing song: Freeing by Antionio Plessas ’86 Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving

The Deitch Family

Bobby, Denise, and Adam Deitch are all family, they're all drummers, and they're all Berklee alumni! Listen as Bobby and Denise tell their #BerkleeBoo story about getting married and having future Lettuce drummer, Adam. In what can only be described as Pass the Mic's cutest episode, we learn how the language of music forms this family's bond. Closing song: Mango by Bitty (Beth Yapp ’19) Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving

Alex Collier ’06

In this episode, we speak with Alex Collier about his work with the band and Amazon series, The Runarounds. We discuss the dichotomy between picture and sound, and between forming a band versus creating a band. Who is your favorite TV band? Let us know on Instagram @BerkleeAlumni

Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds '82

We are kicking off 2026 with an interview featuring alum Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds ’82, Dean of the Professional Education Division. In this episode, she reflects on her life's journey from student, to industry professional, to dean. Dr. Hammonds also discusses what the Professional Education Division is working on now and her vision for what’s ahead. Playing us out is a song called In from the Cold by alum Patric Skog ’97, featuring Christer Falk & Jens Ståbis.

Matt Mangano '00

The last episode of the year is here! In this episode we conducted our 2nd live recording in Nashville, Tennessee with alum and bassist for the Zac Brown Band, Matt Mangano '00, at Southern Ground Studios. Colleen also joins in and reminisces on her time as an R.A. and letting the Lo-Fi Masters record on campus. Playing us out is a song by them called Comfortable with John Mayor and Clay Cook on vocals and Matt on bass.

LIVE at GBH Studio

We were thrilled to film our very first live podcast episode at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library. Joining us are Boston Conservatory at Berklee Dean of Musical Theater, Krisha Marcano and Berklee Director of Industry Relations, Latoya Lee. The episode also features a live performance by Berklee student Su Yavuz. A very special thanks to WGBH, Juan Jose Cadena, Sandra López Burke, and the entire studio crew.

Charlie Puth ’13

Another year, another season 0f Pass the Mic! In this episode we talk with Alumni Achievement Award recipient and industry innovator Charlie Puth. Also in this episode, Padriac loses another Brassy, Variations Signature Series gets its laurels, and episode 2 gets a big tease. Playing us out: Sway by Kelsey Blackstone ’21 Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving

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Clip Show!

We're taking a queue from our favorite sitcoms and putting on a clip show for our season finale. In this episode hear Mark Kelley ’24 talk about his one degree of separation from Beyonce, and Jan Esbra ’16 and Mariya Ksondzyk (B.M. ’17, M.M. ’19, viola) discuss the impact of prison music programs. Matt Sallee ’19 nerds out on a capella and Natalie Toro shuts down Steven Spielberg's set. Season 3 premiers in the fall. Thank you all for your support. We'll see you soon! Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving

Gus Borner ’89

Grab your jackets everybody! It may be 49 degrees in May in Boston, but we're having class outside. Jaquel and Padriac recap this episode at the park in the Pru. We say goodbye to our student employee and podcast editor, Jonah, and Zack Lucia joins us as we talk to Gus Borner about building a business with a freelance mentality. Playing us out: The Bean Tones Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of music, dance, and theater all over the world, and with your support, their artistry and ingenuity will see no end. We invite you to explore some of Berklee’s current philanthropic priorities and learn about our schools and campuses in Boston and beyond. To learn more, please visit: https://www.berklee.edu/giving

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