The Late Start Show

In Episode 24 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Charlie Horton, a former professional goalkeeper who played in the MLS, EFL, League One, and USL before transitioning into finance. A University School alum (Class of 2013), Charlie shares his journey from growing up in London to playing soccer at the highest level, passing up a UNC scholarship to go succeed in Eur...

In Episode 23 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Grant Brugger and Colton Gile, two eighth graders from University School’s Shaker Campus. They discuss their experiences as new students, their favorite moments from eighth grade, and their excitement and nerves about transitioning to the Upper School. From Founders Day to the house system, sports, and clubs, they...

In Episode 22 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Mr. Greg Malkin, the legendary former business teacher at University School and the founder of the Young Entrepreneur Institute. Mr. Malkin shares his incredible journey from launching his first business in college to starting Technical Software at the dawn of the personal computer revolution, later growing it into...

In Episode 21 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Chris Rose, an NFL Network anchor, baseball commentator, and podcast host for Jomboy Media. A proud Cleveland native, Chris Rose shares his journey from growing up in the city to becoming a nationally recognized sportscaster. In this engaging conversation, Chris reflects on his early passion for sports, his time at...

In Episode 20 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Dr. Foulds, a beloved history teacher, mock trial advisor, and Sanders House leader at University School. Dr. Foulds reflects on his journey from teaching college courses at Ohio State and Shepherd University to becoming an integral part of the US community. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Foulds shares how his p...

In Episode 19 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Tyler Ziroe, a senior at University School, committed hockey player, and aspiring meteorologist. A “lifer” at US, Tyler reflects on his journey from kindergarten through high school, discussing how supportive teachers, challenging academics, and the school’s unique meteorology elective all helped spark his passion...

In Episode 18 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Will Pich, a senior at University School, speech co-captain, varsity soccer player, and future Princeton Tiger. Will shares his unique journey from living in Cambodia to transitioning to US in seventh grade, reflecting on how his time abroad shaped his identity and set him apart in the college application process. H...

In Episode 17 of The Late Start Show, Charlie and Jack catch up with Ryan Schreiber, a University School alum from the Class of 2009 and the founder and CEO of Streamline. Ryan takes us on a journey through his time at University School, sharing how the friendships he formed and the values he learned have stayed with him to this day. Streamline is the only app you need to find the sports, shows, a...

In Episode 16 of The Late Start Show, Charlie and Jack welcome back Cooper Mlakar, a University School Class of 2023 alum, former prefect, and current student at the University of Colorado Boulder. Cooper recounts his journey from middle school to becoming a standout leader in high school, reflecting on his time as a lacrosse captain during an undefeated season and his impactful leadership as a se...

In this second episode of The Harmon Holiday Special, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit by the fire once again with Mr. Harmon—legendary science teacher, storyteller, and outdoor projects pioneer at University School. Mr. Harmon dives deeper into his decades of outdoor adventures and environmental education, offering profound insights into hands-on learning and the balance between human progress...

In this first installment of The Harmon Holiday Special, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down by the fire with Mr. Harmon—legendary science teacher, storyteller, and outdoor projects pioneer at University School. From childhood days spent fishing on Lake Erie and raising trout to adventures on Great Lakes freighters and remote Canadian rivers, Mr. Harmon shares the experiences that shaped his p...

In Episode 13 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Ethan Roberts, senior varsity captain of both golf and hockey at University School. Ethan shares his journey from joining US in the fourth grade to becoming a standout leader on and off the field. He reflects on the life lessons he's learned through sports, his college decision to attend Wake Forest for finance, an...

In Episode 12 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with senior football captain Cris Shemo to unpack his incredible journey at University School. Cris opens up about his transition to US in sixth grade, the challenges of finding his place, and how he transformed his high school experience through vulnerability, leadership, and self-discovery. He shares the personal stor...

In Episode 11 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with legendary fifth-grade social studies teacher Mr. Marcia to explore his incredible journey as a teacher. Mr. Marcia shares his path to University School, including his early experiences in outdoor education, teaching at various schools across the U.S., and ultimately finding his home at US, where he has shaped count...

In Episode 10 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson interview Mrs. Beros, the Associate Head of School at University School and former Interim Director of College Counseling. Mrs. Beros shares her fascinating journey in education, from teaching elementary school in Cleveland to becoming an integral part of the US community. She discusses her time at Laurel School, the transition...

In Episode 9 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with the legendary Coach K—aka Coach Kennedy! As the football defensive coordinator, head track coach, and freshman basketball coach at University School, Coach K is a mentor, motivator, and coach to countless students. He opens up about his path from playing state-championship football at Benedictine to coaching at US,...

In Episode 8 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Mr. McCarter, a history teacher at the Shaker Campus, and Jack Levy, US eighth-grade class president. Mr. McCarter shares his journey from teaching in other countries to ending up at University School. While, Jack Levy reflects on his own journey as a student leader, his experiences growing up at US, and his excitem...

In Episode 7 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson chat with Kam Shiver, a senior leader, athlete, and winner of the Sherwin Prize Speaking Contest. Kam talks about his journey to University School, his award-winning speech, and how his family has shaped his life. He shares why giving back matters to him, what it’s like being a Byrnes Scholar, and how he’s making a difference in...

In Episode 6 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Mr. Lewis, a Class of 2000 alumnus of University School and the head coach of the speech and debate team. Mr. Lewis, who has taught at the school since 2010, reflects on his journey from student to teacher at US, how teaching became his passion, and the ways he believes US could give back. In this engaging conversat...

In Episode 5 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson chat with Marc Byrnes, Class of 1972 alumnus and recipient of the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award. Marc shares stories about how his parents shaped his path, the lifelong friendships he built at US, and the challenges he overcame. He also reflects on the importance of giving back and offers insights on handling stress, bui...

In Episode 4 of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson chat with Senior Tristan Jackson, aka “T Money,” football captain and entrepreneur. Tristan shares his story about how he’s built his legacy at US, balancing football with running a side business, all while staying true to his roots. He even lets us in on what’s playing in his headphones before the big games. It’s a great real co...

In this exciting episode of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson chat with the beloved senior Aaron Moss, captain of the soccer and baseball teams. Get an inside look at Aaron’s incredible journey at University School, his experience as a multi-sport athlete, and his recent commitment to play baseball at Kenyon College. Aaron shares insights into leadership, balancing sports with a...

In this exciting episode of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson chat with the legendary Coach Alvarez, one of the best in the game! Get an inside look at his incredible journey to University School, the championship mindset he’s built, and the priceless advice he’s gathered over the years. Plus, don’t miss his bold predictions for this week’s showdown against our biggest rival! If...

On the very first episode of The Late Start Show , Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson talk with Vishwum Kapadia and Mr. Somers about many different topics, such as the possibility of an addition to the house system, predictions for Founders Day, and what it means to be a leader at US. We also take a deep dive into their personal lives and learn a lot more about what makes each so successful. Credits t...