Nichols Talk Podcast

#66 - RJ Gicewicz (Nichols Alumnus '14, Head Boys Hockey Recruiter and Head Coach of Boys 18U Prep Hockey)

In this episode, we interview RJ Gicewicz, a Nichols alumnus and head coach of the 18U prep hockey team. RJ describes his life growing up in the presence of a professional athlete, as well as his journey through sports, including hockey and football. RJ played D1 ice hockey at St. Lawrence University, where he eventually had to stop playing as medically advised, but was able to be an assistant coach.  Since then, he has taken on coaching the SUNY Fredonia, the USHL Fargo Force, and now the Nichols School Prep. Tune in to hear more details on RJ's journey.

#65 - Haleigh Rittling and Avi Dasgupta (Senior Class of '26 Presidents)

In this episode, we interview the senior class of ‘26 presidents, Haleigh Rittling and Avi Dasgupta. Haleigh has been on the student council since her freshman year, and Avi joined in his sophomore year. Haleigh and Avi explain their desire to join the student council and describe their roles. They both explain the difficulty of making a change, which many students don’t realize. Haleigh and Avi are both passionate about their roles on the student council. Tune in to hear more from them.
Hosted by: Paige Pilote and Anna Butsch

#64 - Tommy Maidment (Nichols Alumni '24, Filmmaker and Photographer)

In this episode, we interview Tommy Maidment, a Nichols Alumni ‘24, Filmmaker and Photographer. Tommy goes into detail about his experience growing up in a creative family and how that has led him to become an artist himself. Tommy also explains his decision to switch from playing D3 soccer at St. Lawrence University to focusing on art at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Tommy explains his projects he is currently working on, and the project he hopes to show at the North Park Theatre this upcoming summer. Tune in to hear more about Tommy.

#63 - Vonn Dudek ( D1 Tennis Commit and Member of the Class of 2026)

In this episode, we interview Vonn Dudek, a D1 tennis commit and member of the class of 2026. While attending Nichols, Vonn has been a part of the History Bowl and has competed in Washington, DC for the National Tournament for the past three years. Vonn played three seasons of basketball and one season of baseball in his high school career before ultimately choosing tennis as his sport. Vonn explains his path into tennis as well as his commitment to Binghamton University. “It’s all about the journey”- Vonn Dudek. Tune in and hear more about Vonn and his Nichols experience.

# 62 - Chris Cloutier (Professional Lacrosse Player and Nichols Faculty)

In this Episode, we interview Chris Cloutier (Clooch), a professional lacrosse player. While playing professional lacrosse, Chris also served as a gym teacher, history teacher, and lacrosse coach at Nichols. Chris speaks about journey into the game of lacrosse, playing for UNC-Chapel Hill in college, and joining the Professional Lacrosse League (PLL). Chris also goes into detail about his decision to move from the Buffalo Bandits to the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. Good luck to Chris in the next chapter of his life. Tune in and hear more about Chris’s lacrosse career and time at Nichols. 

#61 - Marty Biron (Retired NHL Goalie and Buffalo Sabres Analyst)

In this episode, we interview Marty Biron, a retired NHL goalie and current Buffalo Sabres analyst. Marty talks about the experience that led him to the NHL and his love for his current career. He also gives insight to young hockey players who have a passion to play in the NHL. As well as talking about the advancements in technology within hockey since he played. Tune in to hear more about Marty's life and hockey career.

#60 - Travis Schurr (Big Trav Flicks)

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 from and his future plans. Tune in and hear more about Travis’ life and his relationship with Nichols athletics.

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

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 of the school.  To hear more about Evie and A.J., you can listen to the full podcast on Podbean, Apple Music, or Spotify.