Bryan City School District - Mark Rairigh and Chris Malanga

#BryanBuilt Podcast

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

The official podcast of the Bryan City School District in Bryan, Ohio. Pulling back the curtain on our district to share the stories, the "why," and the celebrations of our Golden Bears. Hosted by Superintendent Mark Rairigh and Director of Media Communications Chris Malanga. Greatness isn't born, it's #BryanBuilt. 🐻🏆

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Bryan City School District - Mark Rairigh and Chris Malanga

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Thea Staten: From NWOAL to ACC "Straight Juice" (S01/E06) 27.04.2026 48:59

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show Notes S01 E06: Thea Staten: From NWOAL to ACC "Straight Juice" Hosts: Chris Malanga and Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guests: Thea Staten and Coach Hilary Staten 🎙️ Episode Summary This week, the #BryanBuilt Podcast goes from the studio to the softball diamond. Chris and Mark dive into the "Grit and Service" required to sustain a championship...

“Under the Sea” and Into Slang School (S01/E05) 02.04.2026 1:00:47

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show Notes S01 E05: “Under the Sea” and Into Slang School Hosts: Chris Malanga & Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guests: Cast of The Little Mermaid 🎙️ Episode Summary This week, the podcast dives into the performing arts. While the demolition of the old Central building continues to change our landscape, the spirit of BHS musical theater is stronger than ever. We a...

Breaking Ground and Breaking Records: Swimmer, Diver, or Bowler (S01/E04) 13.03.2026 1:43:08

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show Notes S01 E04: Breaking Ground and Breaking Records: Swimmer, Diver, or Bowler Hosts: Chris Malanga & Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guests: Winter State Qualifiers 🎙️ Episode Summary History is being unearthed—literally—at Bryan City Schools. This week, the #BryanBuilt Podcast celebrates a winter sports season that has redefined excellence for the Golden Bea...

The Toastie Truth, Athletic Deep Dives & The Higher-Lower Showdown (S01/E03) 20.02.2026 57:38

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show NotesS01 E03: 🧀 The Toastie Truth, Athletic Deep Dives & The Higher-Lower Showdown Hosts: Chris Malanga & Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guest: Nathan Keel, Athletic Director In this episode, we celebrate being officially 100 days smarter! We discuss Kindergarten and Preschool registration, preview a busy March calendar, and welcome Athletic Director Nat...

Ice, Ice, Bryan: The Science of a Snow Day (S01/E02) 13.02.2026 51:35

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show NotesS01 E02: Ice, Ice, Bryan: The Science of a Snow Day Hosts: Chris Malanga & Superintendent Mark Rairigh Special Guest: Ryan Eberly, Director of Transportation 🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode, we dive into the "January Grind." From the science behind snow day cancellations to the massive logistics of moving 800+ students daily, we explore how the district st...

New Podcast and State of the Golden Bears (S01/E01) 22.01.2026 33:57

🐻 #BryanBuilt Podcast | Show Notes S01 E01: The State of the Golden Bears Host: Chris Malanga Guest: Superintendent Mark Rairigh 🎙️ Episode Summary Welcome to the premiere of the #BryanBuilt Podcast! This show was created to give the Bryan community a direct line to the "why" behind district decisions. In our debut, Superintendent Mark Rairigh defines the #BryanBuilt philosophy—grit, se...