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Nichols Talk Podcast

Nichols Talk Podcast is a student-based podcast run out of Nichols School. The goal of the podcast series is to create a platform that promotes the Nichols community. By engaging different personalities and Nichols, we hope to foster unity by introducing the podcast individuals to a larger audience. In the process of making these podcasts, students, teachers, parents, and anyone who tunes in to listen will be provided with a unique opportunity to get to know the Nichols community in a not academic

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All Episodes

30:35

#60 Travis Schurr (Big Trav Flicks)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2025/11/18

In this episode, we interview Travis Schurr, a sports photographer and videographer heavily involved in the Nichols sports community. Despite never attending the school itself, he’s known by all students, mostly through his Instagram account, which has over 1,000 followers. Travis talks about his experience growing a public image and cultivating a business out of it. What it takes to put out good content and get interest from an online audience. He speaks to where his passion for photography came

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18:05

#59 - Evie Walcott and A.J. Rittling (Co-Presidents)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2025/04/08

In this episode, we interview Evie and A.J., they begin talking about what led them to run for Student Council President and some of the things they push for in the community. They then talk about what really goes into being the class presidents and the time commitments they put into the community. Evie and A.J. then share how the two of them work together as they both have strong opinions and fight for what they think is right, while also still being able to respect each other for the greater good

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32:51

#58 - Kari Achatz (Upper School Art Teacher)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2025/03/11

In this episode, we interview Ms. Achatz, an upper school art teacher and advisor. She talks about some of her teaching methods that help develop young artists. Ms. Achatz also talks about her more advanced level classes and some of the guidance she has to point them in the right direction. To hear more about Ms. Achatz, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

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36:29

#57 - Ross Yoshida and Brian Brazee (Varsity Baseball)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2025/02/11

In this episode, we interview Ross Yoshida and Brian Brazee, Varsity baseball pitcher and coach. They talk about their baseball journey’s and what led each of them to Nichols. Ross begins to talk about the balance between baseball and school and what he envisions the season looking like for him and the team. Coach Brazee talks about his team and how he has begun to build it into a successful team with a good legacy. To hear more about Ross and Coach Brazee, you can listen to the full podcast on

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29:29

#56 - George Mauser (Upper School Math Teacher)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2025/01/28

In this episode, we interview Mr. Mauser, he talks about his early life living in Germany for a few years as a child. He then talks about his young adult life and how he got into teaching. Mr. Mauser also shares how he got recruited for college soccer and how it differs from the recruitment process now. To hear more about Mr. Mauser, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

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33:46

#55 - Ashely Tibollo (Upper School History Teacher)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2025/01/21

In this episode, we interview Ms. Tibollo, she talks about her experiences at Nichols as a student and how they compare to her experiences now as a teacher. She also talks about her past career and what led her back to teaching history at Nichols. Ms. Tibollo then shares a little bit about her passion for Model UN and her excitement to get it back at Nichols. To hear more about Ms. Tibollo, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

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23:53

#54 - Emily Olczak (College Counseling)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/12/10

In this episode, we interview Ms. O, she talks about life as a college counselor and what goes into getting students into the school that's best for them. She then talks about the transition from high school to college and some of the more non-traditional routes to some professions. To hear more about Ms. O, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

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35:37

#53 - Mark Stahlka and Matt Hartman

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/12/03

In this episode, we interview Mark Stahlka and Matt Hartman, coaches of the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team. They talk about what got them into basketball growing up and their role models that inspired them. Coach Stahlka and Coach Hartman share about their experiences in coaching and what led them to Nichols. To hear more about Coach Stahlka and Coach Hartman, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.

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25:22

#52 - Tre Paulfrey and Heze Hall (Varsity Boys...

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/11/18

In this episode, we interview Tre Paulfrey and Heze Hall, both a part of the Nichols basketball team. Tre and Heze share some steps in their basketball career that have led them to where they are today. They also talk about their upcoming basketball season, along with some of the goals they have for the team and themselves. To hear more about Tre and Heze, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.Hosted by Dru Schmidt and Joe Conte

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28:55

#51 - Taylor Pietrowski (Assistant Girls' Hockey Coach)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/11/12

In this episode, we interview Taylor Pietrowski, a Nichols alum who played hockey at Cornell University. Taylor shares her experiences from her time as a student-athlete and the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, while still playing at a high level. She also opens up about life after college and the transition from hockey to professional life. To hear more about Taylor, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify. Hosted by Brynn Bacak and Paige Pilote

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54:54

#50 - Glenn Kaifas (Athletic Trainer and Developer)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/11/05

In this episode, we interview Glenn Kaifas, a dedicated member of the athletic community. Glenn brings a wealth of knowledge to the athletes he trains, helping them to improve every aspect of their athletic performance. He also gives insights on how to improve health for athletic performance and the difference between girl's and boy's health. To hear more about Glenn, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify. Hosted by Brynn Bacak and Molly Duffett

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#49 – Jacob Stoffman (Class of ’24)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/03/22

In this episode, we interview Jacob Stoffman, a current senior at Nichols and Squash commit to Hamilton College. Diving into Jacob’s experience with squash, we learn about everything from his introduction to the sport as a young child at Nichols to his choice to take Squash to the next level in college. Jacob speaks about his struggles with the recruiting experience and how much practice, playing, and watching is needed to excel and be noticed at the collegiate level. To hear more about Jacob, you

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27:05

#48 - Bri Barr Buday & Madisen Wilson (Varsity Girls...

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/03/12

In this episode, we interview two players on the Girls Varsity Basketball Team. While facing many hardships this season due to the loss of three key players, the team managed to succeed in the Monsignor Martin League. Two of the main drivers this season were Bri Barr Buday, a senior who has been dominant on the court since she arrived at Nichols, and Madisen Wilson, a junior who took on a large role this year as an offensive threat. Bri and Maddie discuss the ups and downs of the season while

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34:39

#47 - Marley Maidment (Nichols '22 Alumni)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/02/27

In this episode, our guest, Marley Maidment, a recent Nichols graduate and founder of the Nichols Talk podcast, talks about his years at Nichols. While initially giving us the details of how Nichols Talk was created and run, Marley transitions to his current life at the School of Art Institute of Chicago as a sophomore. To hear more about Marley, you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.Hosted by Tommy Maidment

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24:17

#46 - Brayden Scibor and TJ Bamrick (Nichols Prep...

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/02/13

In this episode, we interview TJ and Scibor, two talented seniors at Nichols who play important roles on the Prep Hockey team. TJ, who was originally on the podcast in the previous year as the Federation Team's Captain is joining us again along with Brayden, who transferred to Nichols from Lancaster High School as a Junior. As we dive into the team's journey, we hear about lessons and challenges while also learning about individual goals and hopes from TJ and Brayden and so much more. Hosted by

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28:21

#45 - Mr. Bryggman (Varsity Baseball Coach & Visual...

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/01/30

In this episode, we interview Mr. Bryggman, a new member of the Nichols community this year. With a rich artistic history and a degree in Cinematics from Binghamton University, Bryggman's experiences led him to eventually pursue a career in visual arts and move to Buffalo, a city filled with art to explore. As we dive into Bryggman's story, we hear about his dual love for baseball and the arts and how he has balanced these two passions throughout his life, from high school in Westchester to working

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33:01

#44 - Larry Desautels (English Teacher and Varsity...

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2024/01/23

Hello and welcome back to Nichols Talk, in this episode, we interview Mr. Larry Desautels. In addition to his love for Irish literature, Mr. Desautels speaks about his forty-four-year path of coaching women's soccer which led him to acquire over six hundred wins. As we dive into Mr. Desautel's story, we hear about everything from his journey before Nichols to the changes in the school over many years, making this story one of a kind. Hosted by Tommy Maidment and Sofia Suero.

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34:40

#43 - Josh Leroy (Nichols Head of School)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2023/12/06

In this episode we introduce our new Head of School, Mr. Leroy. Starting off, Mr. Leroy explains his role at Nichols and how his experience has been moving from New Hampshire to Buffalo. We then discuss his experiences in teaching and coaching at boarding schools across the Northeast. Diving even further back, he talks about his own upcoming, his love for hockey, and his journey to being where he is today, and more. Hosted by Brynn Bacak and Chase Carter.

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29:06

#42 - Beth Stone (Coach & Physical Education Teacher)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2023/11/14

In this episode, we interview Coach Stone, a member of the Nichols community for over forty years. During Stone's youth, many opportunities in sports now available were off-limits to women. Despite this, after excelling athletically in high school, Stone attended St. Lawrence where she studied Physical Education and played sports. Along her journey, Stone played and took leadership roles in basketball, field hockey, and lacrosse, which eventually led her to be inducted into the National Lacrosse

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53:36

#41 - Talvin and Kavel Ghag (Chef and Education Officer)

Nichols Talk Podcast ·

2023/11/07

In this episode, we interview Talvin Ghag and his father Kavel Ghag. The two were visiting their old family friend, Tommy. Coming from London, Talvin and Kavel begin by sharing their first thoughts on Buffalo. Then, focusing on Talvin, we explore his passion for food and his journey to becoming a chef back in London. We hear about special experiences, good laughs, the passing of the family "torch," and more. Hosted by Tommy Maidment.

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