Dean’s List

Hailey Pataki, a Competitor in the 2024 Boston Marathon and student at Boston College, talks with Dean about the emotions of running the world renowned marathon, how to get a charity bib to run, and the training leading up to the race.

5000+ people attend ALC Showdown every year, where 18 dance teams compete for a grand prize of $1,000. Dean talked to Yosan and Saron, leaders of the Ahana Leadership Council of Boston College (ALC), the group that puts on many cultural events at BC, including Showdown. We heard more about Showdown, ALC as a whole, and Dean's beautiful T-Pain impression in preparation for Marathon Monday. Showdown...

Jackson Castelli (DJ Jaxx), a Boston Based DJ, talks to Dean about how he got into DJing when he was a kid, transitioning to mixing in Boston, and how to get gigs in the city.   Dean's List Social Media: https://linktr.ee/deanslistpod   DJ Jaxx is performing in Boston, St Patricks Day Weekend 2024: 1-4PM GAME ON 9PM - 1AM LOCO FENWAY

Paco Cervantes talks with Dean about his experiences with the Mexican Cartels, living near the border, and the change in border policy in recent years. Dean's List Social Media: https://linktr.ee/deanslistpod This episode was filmed on April 15th, 2023.

Luke Jorgensen, the Acting Theatre Department Chair at Boston College, talks to Dean about the various ongoing plays at BC, how he works to implement new aspects into his plays, and Luke's desire for the Theatre Department to become Boston College's worst kept secret! The Boston College Theatre Department has a number of projects coming up, so make sure to keep a look out for exciting and entertai...

Merry Christmas Everyone! Timmy Sullivan and Jackson Castelli talk to Dean about Boston College Christmas traditions, presidential comedy sketches, how the government is like a complicated game of clash of clans, and more. Join us for a free for all hour of fun this holiday season! Dean's List Socials: https://linktr.ee/deanslistpod

Chris Carrabes, Co-Chair of Start@Shea, the student executive board Boston College's Shea Center for Entrepreneurship, talks to Dean about all of Shea's great programs, including the Strakosch Competition, awarding $10,000 to the winner! Start@Shea has many programs, including their Accelerator Program beginning in the Spring 2024 Semester. Applications close today, so take a look before it's too...

Matt Razek, Associate Director of First Year Experience at Boston College, talks with Dean about programs for the incoming Freshmen class, the 48 Hours Retreat, running the Boston Marathon, and more! Boston College First Year Experience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bc_fye/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Dean's List Socials: https://linktr.ee/deanslistpod  

Ernie Rozzi, the owner of Boston College hotspot Crazy Dough Pizza, talks to Dean about his time with BC, how his involvement with the community has grown over the years, the secret sauce to his pizza, and more! Ernie Rozzi founded Crazy Dough Pizza 8 years ago, and has been a staple of the Boston College community for nearly as long, giving him a unique perspective on student life at BC. Crazy Do...

Comedian Joe Fenti, Boston College alum and creator of popular Social Media pages FentiFriedChicken, talks with Dean about his Standup shows, juggling comedy and his full-time career, how his kind-of-not-really resemblance to Jeremy Allen White got him 10 Million views on TikTok, and more!   Joe produces a standup comedy show every other Friday titled "High Street Hilarity" at High Street Place in...

Caroline Burke, Co-Captain of the oldest Collegiate Improv Comedy Group, My Mother's Fleabag at Boston College, talks to Dean about their upcoming Big Show, famous Fleabag alumni, modern comedy, and more! My Mother's Fleabag is performing at their own Big Show on Friday, November 10th at 7PM and 10PM and Saturday, November 11th, at 10PM.

Jackson Shafiroff, member of the Beacon Street Buzz and BC Barstool, talks with Dean about the #1 in the Country Boston College Hockey Team, his contributions to Boston College's sports culture, the growth of the Beacon Street Buzz, and more! Jackson Shafiroffhas been on the Beacon Street Buzz team since Fall 2022, and recently joined the BC Barstool team this Fall. Instagram: https://instagram.co...

Rookie Showcase hosted by Sexual Chocolate is one of Boston Colleges biggest events of the year, drawing a crowd of over 1,000 viewers annually. Sexual Chocolate President Levi Ngabirano talks to Dean about the event, it’s sponsorship from Dunkin’, team culture, and more!

Suhani Gupta, Co-President of the 2023 Showdown Champions, Masti, talks to Dean about their ridiculous strategy that led them to the top, Masti’s plans for next Showdown, the ways the team gets acquainted, and more!   Suhani Gupta took on the role as a co-captain of Masti this fall as a sophomore.

Co-Presidents of the Chinese Student Association, Claire Huang and Joyce Wu, talk with Dean about how they grow and manage the largest culture club at Boston College, some of the great ways to meet people within the group, and cultural differences between the United States and Hong Kong.   Instagram: https://instagram.com/deanslistpod?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==

President of Fulton Leadership Society at Boston College, Rory Redmond, talks about how the Fulton Honors Program morphed into FLS, what the hell a Nipperkin is, what's going on in the Roman Empire, and more!   Rory Redmond began his role as the President of the Fulton Leadership Society at Boston College in Fall 2023.   Instagram: https://instagram.com/deanslistpod?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==

Student Body President of Boston College, Jonah Kotzen, talks with Dean about the Boston College social scene, UGBC's inner workings, communication with Father Leahy and BC Administration, and more!   Jonah Kotzen began his role as President of the Student Body at Boston College in Fall 2023, and has some big plans for the year.

The Elgin Marbles have a long and complicated history, specifically featuring a controversial claim by the British Museum. Greek Historian Melina Piperis describes this past to Dean, highlighting key aspects of their past, the potential future of the Elgin Marbles, and more controversies regarding the British Museum.

In his final interview as President of the Boston College Student Body, Lubens Benjamin talks with Dean about ALC Showdown, Marathon Monday, and the job of the President at Boston College. Lubens officially retired his role on May 1st, 2023.

Bobby Hymans, a real estate agent with Eagles Realty, talks about the current dramatic housing correction nationwide, the significance of affordable housing, and how to get involved in the real estate industry.

Giovanni Culotta, the founder and host of the popular Instagram page and Podcast titled "The Beacon Street Buzz", talks to Dean about their rapid rise to popularity among Boston College students, the benefits and drawbacks to NIL deals in the college sports landscape, and the politicization of professional sports.   https://rss.com/podcasts/beaconstreetbuzz/

Joe LaBarge, a Boston-based comedian, talks with Dean about the history and effects of hallucinogens, discrimination in the prison system, and the intense competition of the energy drink business. Joe is not a professional on any of these topics, but what he has to say is shockingly insightful, and worth a listen and a laugh!

Jack Russell is the Co-Founder and CEO of the music curation app MCEE. MCEE works to "democratize the way music is played," giving all partygoers the chance to contribute, and bringing the most widely liked songs to their ears. Jack and Dean talk about the intricacies of creating an app, the future of the tech industry, and the TikTok congressional hearing. MCEE officially releases on the app stor...

Anthony Delgado (AD), a mental and motivational coach, talks with Dean about the importance of embracing the moment, how our internal demons can haunt us, and recent controversy surrounding mental struggles including the Murdaugh Murders and mind-body connection.

Timmy Sullivan, an avid Urban Public Health Sociologist, talks with Dean about the development of urban areas resulting from changes in transportation, the importance of self improvement, and how childhood permanently shapes adult decisions.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanslistpod/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deanslist8706