Austin Prep: The Restless Journey Podcast

About this Episode:July 12 was a special day for Austin Prep alum Evan Blanco '22, as he was selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft by the @Athletics. Just days after the draft — and the day before departing for Mesa, Arizona, on the next step in his baseball journey — Evan sat down with Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, as they discussed the draft process, Evan's experience with Austin Prep Baseball, how Austin Prep prepared Evan for college baseball at Virginia and Tennessee, and more. @MLB @TennesseeAthletics #majorleaguebaseball #athletics #MLBGuest: Evan Blanco '22Host: Tyler Fleming P'28, '30, Senior Director of CommunicationsProduced: Nina Bramante '19, Assistant Director of CommunicationsChapters:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Welcome1:49 - Recapping Draft Week4:32 - How he Heard he was Drafted5:14 - What Does if Feel Like to be Drafted6:46 - Thoughts on the Athletics7:54 - Moving to Las Vegas8:53 - Departing for Mesa, Arizona9:47 - Staying Game Ready 10:57 - The Austin Prep Career12:52 - His Relationship with Jonathan Pollard '9714:13 - How Austin Prep Prepares Students for College15:22 - The 2022 MIAA Division 3 State Championship17:39 - His Career at Virginia and Tennessee19:44 - SEC Baseball21:29 - Being a Professional23:42 - Evan's Ideal Austin Prep Pitching Rotation25:38 - The Athletics Playing Culture26:45 - Signing Memorabilia27:09 - What is Evan Bringing to Camp?*****************************************************************************************************About the Podcast:Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.You can find the #podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms: Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx Apple: https://shorturl.at/oH4dJAmazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney Please see below for our Official Site:https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:
 
With May 1—National College Decision Day—and Baccalaureate and Commencement for the Class of 2026 recently passed, Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Cynthia Pitta P'28, '30, Director of College Counseling, as they discuss Austin Prep's Office of College Counseling offerings, trends in college admissions, the successful #collegeadmissions journey for the Class of 2026, and more.
 
Guest: Cynthia Pitta P'28, '30, Director of College Counseling
Host: Tyler Fleming P'28, '30, Senior Director of Communications
Produced: Nina Bramante '19, Assistant Director of Communications
 
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Welcome
2:06 - May 1, College Decision Day
3:08 - The College Counseling Process at Austin Prep
4:38 - An Introduction to the Office of College Counseling
5:53 - The Value Add of College Counseling at Austin Prep
8:01 - Building Relationships with Students
9:52 - What is the Most Important Part of the College Application?
12:40 - The Success of the #classof2026
15:44 - The Class of 2026 by the Numbers
16:31 - More About Mrs. Pitta
17:47 - Advice for Rising Juniors and Seniors
 
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About the Podcast:
 
Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.
 
You can find the #podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms:
 
Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx
Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmB
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF
 
#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney
 
Please see below for our Official Site:
https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:With the Class of 2030 departing on their 8th Grade Capstone trip to Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 2, Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by experienced D.C. chaperones Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School; Jack Brady, History Faculty; and Kristen Donnelly, History Faculty as they preview everything the 8th grade class should expect on the trip. The capstone experience is a highlight of the Austin Prep Middle School experience and remembered fondly by students as they continue their Austin Prep journey in the Upper School.Guests: Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School; Jack Brady, History Faculty; and Kristen Donnelly, History FacultyHost: Tyler Fleming, Senior Director of CommunicationsProduced: Nina Bramante '19, Assistant Director of CommunicationsPlease see below for our Official Site: www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:With one of Austin Prep's most cherished #Christmas traditions, The #Nutcracker, coming to the Collins Center on December 15 and 16, Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Marla Pascucci-Byrne P'30, Art and Design Department Chair, as they discuss the origins of the show at Austin Prep, the importance of the show to the school community, how preparations have gone this fall, and more.Guest: Marla Pascucci-Byrne, Art and Design Department ChairHost: Tyler Fleming, Senior Director of CommunicationsProduced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects ManagerCo-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of CommunicationsChapters:0:00 - Intro0:46 - Welcome1:59 - Christmas Traditions2:59 - How did #thenutcracker start at Austin Prep?4:57 - The evolution of the show7:50 - Taking the show on the road10:37 - This year's show13:24 - Middle School and Upper School working together16:16 - Including everyone in the show18:14 - The Austin Prep interpretation of The Nutcracker20:40 - What prospective families should know about dance at AP23:02 - Ms. P's tenure at Austin Prep25:58 - Favorite part of the show?27:25 - What was your favorite show?*****************************************************************************************************About the Podcast:Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.You can find the #podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms: Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmBAmazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney Please see below for our Official Site:https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:With the Class of 2026 departing on their senior class trip to Disney World on Monday, November 17, Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by experienced Disney chaperones AJ Benning, Dean of Students, Stephanie Choate, English Department Chair, and Peter Deluca, Math Faculty as they preview everything the senior class should expect on the trip. The capstone experience is often remembered by seniors as a highlight of their Austin Prep journey. Guests: AJ Benning, Dean of Students, Stephanie Choate, English Department Chair, and Peter Deluca, Math FacultyHost: Tyler Fleming, Director of CommunicationsProduced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects ManagerCo-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of CommunicationsChapters:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Welcome2:54 - Why the trip is important3:52 - The trip from the Dean of Students' perspective5:04 - What should seniors expect?6:40 - The operational aspects of the trip17:51 - Bonding opportunities for staff19:50 - Dr. Hickey loves Disney23:00 - #TheGroupTexts29:13 - Mickey Ice Cream for all *****************************************************************************************************About the Podcast:Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.You can find the podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms: Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmBAmazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney Please see below for our Official Site:https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:Austin Prep's Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Jonathan Pollard '97, Associate Head of School, who in advance of Austin Prep's Day of Giving on November 13 discusses his new role in Development an the importance of inspired philanthropy at Austin Prep.Guest: Jonathan Pollard '97, Associate Head of SchoolHost: Tyler Fleming, Director of CommunicationsProduced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects ManagerCo-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of CommunicationsChapters:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Welcome2:16 - Role in new podcast studio3:56 - New role in development*****************************************************************************************************About the Podcast:Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.You can find the podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms: Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmBAmazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF#AustinPrep #podcast #therestlessjourney Please see below for our Official Site:https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:Austin Prep's Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Todd Moriatry, Director of Dining Services for Sage Dining, who discusses the all-inclusive dining experience at Austin Prep.Todd Moriatry, Director of Dining Services for Sage DiningHost: Tyler Fleming, Director of CommunicationsProduced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects ManagerCo-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of Communications*****************************************************************************************************About the Podcast:Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.You can find the podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms: Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmBAmazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF#AustinPrep #podcast #TheRestlessJourney Please see below for our Official Site:https://www.austinprep.org/

About this Episode:Austin Prep's Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Fr. Patrick Armano, School Chaplain, who provides insight into the spiritual life of Austin Prep, his role as School Chaplain, and his thoughts on the election of #PopeLeoIV, an Augustinian Friar.Host: Tyler Fleming, Director of CommunicationsGuest: Fr. Patrick Armano, School ChaplainProduced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects ManagerCo-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of CommunicationsChapters:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Welcome 1:50 - Austin Prep's New Podcast Initiative4:37 - The Year in Admissions16:09 - A Career in Producing the News with @WCVB 27:57 - Pop Quiz*****************************************************************************************************About the Podcast:Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.You can find the podcast on all these major podcast streaming platforms: Podbean: https://bit.ly/4lBOyb7Spotify: https://bit.ly/4evaqCx Apple: https://apple.co/44KGvmBAmazon: https://amzn.to/3GsRVlF#AustinPrep #podcast #TheRestlessJourney

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep's official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.
 
Our podcast guest is Lisa Simmons, Director of Admissions, who provides insight into the past year in the admissions office, a preview into Austin Prep's incoming classes, what appeals to families about an Austin Prep education, and her background and experience as an Emmy winning news producer with @WCVB
 
Host: Tyler Fleming, Director of Communications
Guest: Lisa Simmons, Director of Admissions
Produced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects Manager
Co-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of Communications