Nichols Talk Podcast

#52 - Tre Paulfrey and Heze Hall (Varsity Boys Basketball)

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

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

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

#50 - Glenn Kaifas (Athletic Trainer and Developer)

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

#49 – Jacob Stoffman (Class of ’24)

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 can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.
 
Hosted by Tommy Maidment.

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

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 giving us background about their love for the game and much more.
 
Hosted by Sofia Suero and Chase Carter

#47 - Marley Maidment (Nichols '22 Alumni)

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

#46 - Brayden Scibor and TJ Bamrick (Nichols Prep Hockey Players)

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 Sofia Suero and Molly Duffett.

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

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 at Nichols as a coach and teacher, and so much more.
 
Hosted by Sofia Suero and Tommy Maidment.