The Grahm Lives Podcast

Here's a Grahmite who's been around the block and around the radio dial since his years in Kenmore Square. Along the way he's rubbed elbows with some great broadcasters and entertained audiences in New England and beyond. You'll enjoy the journey of Jim Rising, Class of '73.

This week I had the pleasure of learning about how much college can change someone's life. This revelation made me appreciate my brief time at Grahm Junior College even more than I had previously. I think you'll feel the same after learning all about the life and times of triple-threat John Arezzi, Class of '78.

This week's conversation is a timely one, given the state of Public Broadcasting currently in the United States. It's no accident that I chose volunteer not only for his Grahm memories but for his take on the future of PBS. Here's an enlightening conversation with a man on a mission, Bob Culkeen, Class of '77.

He's quite the storyteller. He's also one of the most entertaining guys I've ever had the pleasure of rooming with. Of course, I've only had about four other roommates, so... I know you'll enjoy my crazy conversation this week with Steve Garsh, Class of '72.

Many Grahm grads scattered to the wind after their Kenmore Square days and took their broadcasting careers to all corners of the United States. And then some, like this week's guest, stuck a bit closer to home. Here's the story of another successful career in radio as told by Chuck Igo, Class of '78.

This week, a man who knew what he wanted to do from a very young age, and kept his eye on the prize...even if it meant saying "no" now and again. You may not recognize the name, but you'll know many of the names of the television personalities he's worked with. Enjoy an hour with Burt Dubrow, GJC class of '72.

Do you have a favorite teacher who comes to mind as a true influencer in your life or career? (Mine is Mrs. Standish, second grade, believe it or not). My guest this week has been mentioned in quite a few previous episodes by some of his grateful students. So we sought him out for HIS take on his Grahm years. Please enjoy reminiscing with Dick Walsh.

Paul Fusco is and always will be connected with an icon of the 1980s, thanks to his quick wit and the magic of television production he honed at Grahm Junior College. If you don't recognize his name, you'll recognize his alter-ego, no doubt. Enjoy this fun conversation with Paul Fusco, Class of '72.

If there's one thing I'm learning through my conversations with fellow Grahmites, is that we're like just about everyone else on the planet -- we never know where life is going to take us. Enjoy the story this week of Al Ward, Class of '73.

We've already heard some of the stories of the final years of Grahm Junior College and how teachers and students alike stepped up to keep their heads above water during the final days. Mary literally lived one of those stories. Meet Mary Andrejko Krotki, Class of '79.