Had I Known
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -An exploration of the journeys of the many interesting members of the Hamilton College community. Each week we talk to alumni, faculty and students to understand the path they took to get to where they are and what role the school played in shaping who they are. New episodes air on WHCL-FM (www.whcl.org) every Sunday @ 8am EST.
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Jim Rushton - Senior Vice President, Business Strategy and SoFi Stadium Affairs, Los Angeles Chargers
October 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBJim Rushton’s love of media started in high school and flourished while working at, and ultimately running, WHCL. He turned that love into a career that went from radio to professional sports. In this episode Jim shares insight into the business side of sports and how it teaches you to watch a different game. Get tickets to Gabe Mollica’s one-hour comedy show, Solo: A Show About Friendship All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Jim Rushton - Senior Vice President, Business Strategy and SoFi Stadium Affairs, Los Angeles Chargers
October 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBJim Rushton’s love of media started in high school and flourished while working at, and ultimately running, WHCL. He turned that love into a career that went from radio to professional sports. In this episode Jim shares insight into the business side of sports and how it teaches you to watch a different game. Get tickets to Gabe Mollica’s one-hour comedy show, Solo: A Show About Friendship All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Tom Vilsack - United States Secretary of Agriculture
October 09, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBTom Vilsack grew up a Democrat in a family of Republicans. The skills learned then have served him well throughout his 35 years in politics. This week he shares how he got his start in public service, how lessons learned at Hamilton have served him thorough out his career and what’s different the second time around serving as the Secretary of Agriculture. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Tom Vilsack - United States Secretary of Agriculture
October 09, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBTom Vilsack grew up a Democrat in a family of Republicans. The skills learned then have served him well throughout his 35 years in politics. This week he shares how he got his start in public service, how lessons learned at Hamilton have served him thorough out his career and what’s different the second time around serving as the Secretary of Agriculture. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
David Chanatry - Journalist, Professor, Film Producer
October 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBDavid Chanatry has long had a love of long form storytelling. This week he shares how that love fueled a career in journalism and how along with a love of Utica, it drove him to help create the documentary film Utica: The Last Refuge. Learn more about the film Utica: The Last Refuge Learn more about David’s show, The Ivory Tower on WCNY Read about Marge Pettey’s retirement from Hamilton All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Helen Morse - Artist/Photographer/Author
September 25, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBPhotographer Helen Morse says the pandemic drained her creative desire to make images. But it awakened her desire to write. This week she joins the show to give insight into her art and why now was the right time to write her memoir, The Difficult Girl. She shares some details into the heartbreaking stories in the book and how they have helped her connect with people on a different level than she’s used to. Buy The Difficult Girl Learn more about Helen and her art at https://www.helenmor...
Helen Morse, Artist/Photographer/Author
September 25, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBPhotographer Helen Morse says the pandemic drained her creative desire to make images. But it awakened her desire to write. This week she joins the show to give insight into her art and why now was the right time to write her memoir, The Difficult Girl. She shares some details into the heartbreaking stories in the book and how they have helped her connect with people on a different level than she’s used to. Buy The Difficult Girl Learn more about Helen and her art at https://www.helenmor...
Peter Muggleworth, Film/Television Grip, Sound Operator, Actor
September 18, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBAs a high school student in Germany, Peter Muggleworth fell in love with TV & Movies. Hear how he went from Hamilton College to a wide ranging career that has seen him involved with many aspects of entertainment. He shares how he’s played a collection of villains as an actor, worked long hours as a member of production crews and how an NFL coach questioned his physical fitness. Watch The Wag Movie, produced, written & directed by Peter Muggleworth All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Ryan Serhant, Real Estate Broker/Reality TV Star/Entrepreneur
September 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBRyan Serhant moved to New York City after college determined to be successful. This week he shares how he found that success but not in the way he originally planned. Hear how he went from actor to real estate agent to launching a successful real estate company. Learn more about Ryan’s business Order your copy of Wally Bressler’s new book Tragic Hero All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Ryan Serhant - Real Estate Broker, Reality TV Star, Entrepreneur
September 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBRyan Serhant moved to New York City after college determined to be successful. This week he shares how he found that success but not in the way he originally planned. Hear how he went from actor to real estate agent to launching a successful real estate company. Learn more about Ryan’s business Order your copy of Wally Bressler’s new book Tragic Hero All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Ryan Serhant, Real Estate Broker/Reality TV Star/Entrepreneur
September 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBRyan Serhant moved to New York City after college determined to be successful. This week he shares how he found that success but not in the way he originally planned. Hear how he went from actor to real estate agent to launching a successful real estate company. Learn more about Ryan’s business Order your copy of Wally Bressler’s new book Tragic Hero All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Jessica Mozeico, Co-founder, Et Fille Wines
September 04, 2022 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBAs Jessica built a successful career in biotech, she never imagined her father’s interest in wine would lead her down an entirely new career path. This week she shares the story of how Et Fille came to be, how her early career prepared her for winemaking even if she didn’t know it and she gives Dave a lesson in the business of wine. Learn more about Et Fille All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Kamila Shamsie - Award-winning Author
May 15, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBKamila Shamsie came to Hamilton from Pakistan with a dream of becoming a published author. This week she’s shares how that dream became a reality and how, as she gets ready to publish her eighth novel, her process helps her build on her incredible success. Preorder Kamila’s forthcoming novel Best of Friends . All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Justin Ginsberg - Founder & President, OnHold.com
March 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBFor many in the Hamilton community this week's guest is known as Justinio on the Radio, the voice of WHCL in the early 2000's. Justin Ginsberg took that voice and used it--along with a lot of guts and hard work--to build a successful business. This week we hear how Justin built OnHold.com into one of the top on hold messaging and music services in the country. He shares how he went from one client in Clinton, NY to well over 10,000 clients across the country and what it took to get there. V...
John Hewko - CEO, Rotary International
March 20, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBAs the world focuses on Ukraine, we talk to a man who had a front row seat to the country’s history. John Hewko was in the Ukrainian parliament the night they declared independence in 1991 and helped craft the post-Soviet constitution. This week he shares his story, his role in helping shape Ukrainian history and his thoughts on the current war. Dave also shares an update from former guest Matt Zeller about what’s going on in Afghanistan and the recent on the ground report from the Associat...
John Hewko - CEO, Rotary International
March 20, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBAs the world focuses on Ukraine, we talk to a man who had a front row seat to the country’s history. John Hewko was in the Ukrainian parliament the night they declared independence in 1991 and helped craft the post-Soviet constitution. This week he shares his story, his role in helping shape Ukrainian history and his thoughts on the current war. Dave also shares an update from former guest Matt Zeller about what’s going on in Afghanistan and the recent on the ground report from the Associat...
Missy Segall - Professional Hockey Player
February 27, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBJust when Missy Segall thought her hockey career was ending prematurely due to COVID-19, the Buffalo Beauts came calling to fulfill Missy's childhood dream of playing professional hockey. This week Missy talks about making the jump from D3 to the Premier Hockey Federation and how she's also getting hands on business school training working full time for Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream. Pick up a Missy Segall jersey or t-shirt Buy Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream - Use the code mail22 for 10% off ...
Sammy Johnson & Chad Varney - Cofounders, Upcurl
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week we meet Sammy Johnson and Chad Varney who turned an independent study project into a successful business. Upcurl is a clothing brand making a positive impact on the environment. Learn how to all started and what the future holds for Upcurl. Learn more about the brand at Upcurl’s website Check out Upcurl on Instagram - DM them to let them know you heard about them on this show for a special offer. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
A Trip Down Memory Lane
February 06, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWeather knocked out this week’s guest, so a scramble to put together an episode leads to a painful but possibly entertaining trip down memory lane. In this episode you get to hear Dave like never before...or at least not like you’ve heard in 25 years. Music by Doctuh Michael Woods
A Trip Down Memory Lane
February 06, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWeather knocked out this week’s guest, so a scramble to put together an episode leads to a painful but possibly entertaining trip down memory lane. In this episode you get to hear Dave like never before...or at least not like you’ve heard in 25 years. Music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Fred Rogers - “Dean & Docent of the Hamilton College Cemetery”; Director of Gift Planning
January 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBFred Rogers is a trained historian so it was only natural that he’d dig into the deep history of Hamilton upon his arrival. Through his research he discovered a personal connection to the school and developed a deep appreciation of just how much history is buried in the school’s cemetery. His love of that history led him to giving countless tours of the cemetery and this week he gives a version of the tour he calls “The Last Dormitory.”
Kyandreia Jones - Author
January 23, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBKyandreia Jones dreamed of being a writer as a young child. By twenty she was a published author, This week she talks about the adjustment moving from South Florida to Clinton, NY, what it’s like writing Choose Your Own Adventure books and the importance of joy. Preorder Kyandreia’s next book The Ghost on the Mountain Buy Kyandreia’s first two books All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
David Solomon - Chairman & CEO, Goldman Sachs; Chair of the Hamilton College Board of Trustees
January 16, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWe kick off 2022 with the Chair of the Board. David Solomon shares how Hamilton made an impact on him, why he remains engaged with the school, and the different types of leadership lessons he learned in school. Check out Dave Bolger’s appearance on Life on the Hill All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Meg Swertlow - Award-winning Filmmaker
December 12, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWhen you know you want to do something, sometimes you just need to make the decision to go ahead and do it. That’s how Meg Swertlow became a filmmaker. This week’s guest talks about the various times in her life when she made changes to go after what she wants. A fun chat with a woman the International Screenwriters Association calls one of the top screenwriters to watch in 2021. Hear how the former improv comedian is now taking the male-dominated horror genre by storm. Read more about Meg...
Meg Swertlow - Award-winning Filmmaker
December 12, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWhen you know you want to do something, sometimes you just need to make the decision to go ahead and do it. That’s how Meg Swertlow became a filmmaker. This week’s guest talks about the various times in her life when she made changes to go after what she wants. A fun chat with a woman the International Screenwriters Association calls one of the top screenwriters to watch in 2021. Hear how the former improv comedian is now taking the male-dominated horror genre by storm. Read more about Meg...
Rachel Weinstein - Tony Award-winning Producer
December 05, 2021 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBRachel Weinstein went to Hamilton College thinking she’d be a lawyer. While studying theater she set herself on a path to becoming a successful Broadway producer. This week she shares insight into how she got her start, how she built her career, and all that goes in to creating a show. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Marge Petteys - Legendary dining hall worker
November 14, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBFor nearly 30 years Marge Petteys has served as a surrogate mother to countless students. She’s helped students overcome loneliness, offered advice and given big hugs. While she’s played a role in helping students overcome their insecurities, she shares how working at Hamilton helped her deal with her own insecurities. She’s truly one of a kind. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Jeff Cournoyer, Managing Director - Mount Ida Campus of Umass Amherst
November 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBA liberal arts education is said to help develop well rounded individuals. This week’s guest Jeff Cournoyer credits his Hamilton experience for his ability to navigate a career that has spanned roles in government, professional sports and higher education. Despite being close friends, Dave still hears stories he’s never heard and learns some new things. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Reflections on a Visit to Campus
October 31, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBNo guest this week. Instead Dave shares some thoughts on his first visit to Hamilton in almost 15 years. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Alex Slater, Founder & CEO Clyde Group
October 24, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBAlex Slater only spent one year at Hamilton College, but that year played a significant role in his life. This week Alex talk about coming to the US from Scotland and how his year at Hamilton influenced his decision to settle in America. He also provides insight into what it’s like building his own company and the health issues he’s had to overcome along the way. Learn more about Alex’s work at Clyde Group All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Wally Bressler, Real Estate Advisor/Sales Coach
October 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBWally Bressler coaches his clients on the importance of overcoming the reluctance of making sales calls. That reluctance, he says, often comes from deep seeded issues of anxiety, self-esteem, or even depression. He knows because he’s dealt with all of those issues and more. Those issues led to bad decisions throughout his life and ultimately put him in a dark place. In this week’s extremely honest conversation, Wally talks about his rock bottom, the new path he’s on and what being open has...
Lauren Reynolds, ESPN Executive Editor
October 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBLauren Reynolds knew she wanted to work in sports journalism from a young age. Hear how she turned a role as Sports Editor of the Spectator into a successful career at ESPN. She also shares lessons learned throughout her career and what she shares with students looking to follow in her footsteps. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Lauren Reynolds, ESPN Executive Editor
October 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBLauren Reynolds knew she wanted to work in sports journalism from a young age. Hear how she turned a role as Sports Editor of the Spectator into a successful career at ESPN. She also shares lessons learned throughout her career and what she shares with students looking to follow in her footsteps. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Chris Holm, Award-winning Author
September 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIn moving from a career in science to becoming an award-winning author, Chris Holm learned the importance of admitting when something isn't right for you. This week he talks to Dave about his evolution from a career in science to becoming a fiction writer. He talks about finding the right agent and shares some behind the scenes insight into how books become movies and/or shows. Learn more about Chris and his work Pre-order his forthcoming novel, Child Zero All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Mason Ashe, Sports Agent, Talent Manager, Hamilton College Trustee
September 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBMason Ashe has helped grow the careers of professional athletes, entertainers and content creators for over 30 years. This week he joins to share his view on how he views what his job entails, how persistence and the power of persuasion have been key for his success and how Hamilton College has played a role throughout his career. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Matt Cartwright, US Representative
September 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBUnited States Representative Matt Cartwright joins this week to share some of the lessons he learned as a trial lawyer and how those lessons translate into valuable skills in Congress. He also talks about how he balances the many aspects of his job and the importance of seeking out advice. https://www.cartwrightcongress.com/ All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Matt Cartwright, US Congressman
September 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBPennsylvania Representative Matt Cartwright joins this week to share some of the lessons he learned as a trial lawyer and how those lessons translate into valuable skills in Congress. He also talks about how he balances the many aspects of his job and the importance of seeking out advice. https://www.cartwrightcongress.com/ All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Jon Bellona, Sound Artist, Professor, Founder - Run For The Fallen
August 29, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBAs the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we hear from Jon Bellona as he recounts the creation of Run for the Fallen which honored his Hamilton roommate Matt Cleary and all those killed in action. Jon also talks about his Hamilton experience as the son of the head of Hamilton’s physical plant and shares insight into his art and artistic process. Learn more about Jon’s art at his website: https://www.jpbellona.com/ Check out Jon on Spotify Learn more about Run for the Fallen: https://ww...
Matt Zeller
August 20, 2021 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBFor months, combat veteran and former CIA analyst Matt Zeller warned US officials that the situation we now see unfolding in Afghanistan was coming. He has been an outspoken leader in the fight to help evacuate Afghan interpreters. And now, as the situation worsens, Matt is working tirelessly to help save the lives of those that helped save his and other American soldiers’ lives. ***Note: We are releasing this episode early in the hopes that you will consider joining Matt in his fight immed...
Matt Zeller, Combat Veteran, Former CIA Analyst, Co-founder of No One Left Behind
August 20, 2021 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBFor months, combat veteran and former CIA analyst Matt Zeller warned US officials that the situation we now see unfolding in Afghanistan was coming. He has been an outspoken leader in the fight to help evacuate Afghan interpreters. And now, as the situation worsens, Matt is working tirelessly to help save the lives of those that helped save his and other American soldiers’ lives. ***Note: We are releasing this episode early in the hopes that you will consider joining Matt in his fight immed...
Travis Hill
August 08, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBTravis Hill has spent 18 years working to make life more engaging and rewarding for students at Hamilton College. This week he joins Dave to talk about how he’s seen the school evolve over those 18 years and what the school is doing now to help students be successful outside the classroom. He also talks about the podcast he’s created to be a resource for Hamilton students. Hears Travis’ Life on the Hill podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods.
Travis Hill, Associate Dean of Students for Student Engagement
August 08, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBTravis Hill has spent 18 years working to make life more engaging and rewarding for students at Hamilton College. This week he joins Dave to talk about how he’s seen the school evolve over those 18 years and what the school is doing now to help students be successful outside the classroom. He also talks about the podcast he’s created to be a resource for Hamilton students. Hears Travis’ Life on the Hill podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods.
Travis Hill, Associate Dean of Students for Student Engagement
August 08, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBTravis Hill has spent 18 years working to make life more engaging and rewarding for students at Hamilton College. This week he joins Dave to talk about how he’s seen the school evolve over those 18 years and what the school is doing now to help students be successful outside the classroom. He also talks about the podcast he’s created to be a resource for Hamilton students. Hears Travis’ Life on the Hill podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. All music by Doctuh Michael Woods.
Remembering Robert Moses, Civil Rights Activist & Educator
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis week the Hamilton College community lost a truly great member of its family with the death of Civil Rights activist Robert Moses. As a way to honor him, we share the audio of an on-campus event he did for the Days-Massolo Center in February 2019. Hear him talk about his work in the movement, the role education—particularly math education—played in it and the critical role it still plays today.
Remembering Robert Moses, Civil Rights Activist & Educator
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis week the Hamilton College community lost a truly great member of its family with the death of Civil Rights activist Robert Moses. As a way to honor him, we share the audio of an on-campus event he did for the Days-Massolo Center in February 2019. Hear him talk about his work in the movement, the role education—particularly math education—played in it and the critical role it still plays today.
Remembering Robert Moses
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis week the Hamilton College community lost a truly great member of its family with the death of Civil Rights activist Robert Moses. As a way to honor him, we share the audio of an on-campus event he did for the Days-Massolo Center in February 2019. Hear him talk about his work in the movement, the role education—particularly math education—played in it and the critical role it still plays today.
Michael Breslin
July 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBFrom Circle Jerk, to Ratatouille: The Tik Tok Musical, to This American Wife, it’s been a wild ride of a year for producer, writer and performer Michael Breslin. He joins the show this week to talk about all of his recent success and how the theater program at Hamilton College put him on this path. Learn more about Michael’s work: https://www.michaelstevenbreslin.com/ All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Michael Breslin, Writer & Performer
July 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBFrom Circle Jerk, to Ratatouille: The Tik Tok Musical, to This American Wife, it’s been a wild ride of a year for producer, writer and performer Michael Breslin. He joins the show this week to talk about all of his recent success and how the theater program at Hamilton College put him on this path. Learn more about Michael’s work: https://www.michaelstevenbreslin.com/ All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Michael Breslin, Writer & Performer
July 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBFrom Circle Jerk, to Ratatouille: The Tik Tok Musical, to This American Wife, it’s been a wild ride of a year for producer, writer and performer Michael Breslin. He joins the show this week to talk about all of his recent success and how the theater program at Hamilton College put him on this path. Learn more about Michael’s work: https://www.michaelstevenbreslin.com/ All music by Doctuh Michael Woods
Gabe Mollica
July 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBComedian Gabe Mollica joins this week to share what it’s like working in NYC as a stand up. He talks about how he got into comedy, how lessons learned at Hamilton College help him today, and how starting a podcast has helped him reconnect with people he hasn’t spoken to in a decade. Check out Gabe’s podcast on Apple or Spotify All music by Doctuh Michael Woods