Bri Time

Peter Phillips joins the podcast to discuss his days as a professional actor beginning with his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, to his working with Tennessee Williams and his recurring role on All My Children, his mid-life career change to becoming a NYC big firm litigator, and ultimately Professor of Law and Director of the New York Law School Alternative Dispute Resolution Skills Program.  (1:08). 

This episode of Think Time brings John Kiesendahl, the President and CEO of Woodloch Resort, which is the No.1 ranked family resort in the U.S. as voted by TripAdvisor.  John discusses the founding of the resort, its growth, the hospitality business, the keys to Woodloch's success, and his family.  (0:42). 

Bri Time’s Season 3 brings some big changes.  After interviewing so many of Brian’s friends and family, the format of the podcast is changing to include interviews of people outside his circle of friends, people with fascinating stories and whom, in many cases, Brian is meeting for the first time.  A CEO of the top-ranked family resort in the U.S., an actor, and a Yale professor are just the first of many interesting podcasts to come.  Welcome to Think Time.  (2 min).

Scott, Brian’s next door neighbor, discusses his childhood in the Bronx, his life after moving away, college, his family, and most significantly, what it was like just four months ago to have a heart attack as a relatively young man.  (0:57).

Mike, a finance executive, discusses his career at Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and Lehman Brothers, including being at Lehman when it went bankrupt and ignited the 2008 financial crisis, as well as playing on Brian’s softball and dart teams, his daughters who went to school with Brian’s son, and his wife.  (1:02).

Joel, who met Brian at a New York City law firm, comes to the podcast, and they discuss their time at the firm together, his Brown and Cornell Law education, their trip on Brian's airplane, and his weekend warrior athletic exploits. (0:51).

Paul, an attorney and Brian's friend from college, joins the podcast, and they discuss those college years and his life after graduation, including his very interesting legal career as a prosecutor and Commissioner of Jurors.  Special guest star, Tim.  (0:58).

After a 1 1/2 month hiatus, Bri Time is back for Season Two.  This short episode discusses what I did during the break, provides a road map to the new season of Bri Time, and previews a new podcast that I am hoping to launch soon.  (4 min).

Barbara, a bank executive and Brian's cousin, kicks off Season 2 of Bri Time, and they discuss their childhood, Barbara's work at an international bank, and her travels.  (0:52). 

Rich, Brian's cousin, is this episode's guest, and they talk about their families, Rich's childhood escapades, the state of the U.S., his and Brian's philosophies of life, and much more.  (1:01).

Bri Time welcomes Matt to the podcast, and they discuss the Bronx in the 70's, his building homes in the Hamptons, and being a graphic designer.  (0:57).

The tables are turned in this very special episode, with Lon interviewing "Bri" about his childhood, Bronx High School of Science, Stoicism, and happiness.  (1:03).

Brian’s other brother, Adam, is this episode’s guest, and they discuss growing up together, little league, Oneonta State, his job designing wine cellars, and his marrying his childhood friend.  (0:58).

Dave, a psychologist and Brian's friend from Hofstra Law School, discusses their days there, including a negotiation competition that they competed in together, Dave's psychology practice, and many amusing stories.  (0:53).

In this episode filled with brotherly love, Brian’s youngest brother, Eric, discusses their years growing up together, his college days, and his job as a Media Buyer and the many perks and celebrity encounters that have come with it during his career.  (0:55).

Brian’s college roommate, Tim, comes to Bri Time to discuss one funny story after another, including their adventures during their four years together at Binghamton University. (0:58).

Alfie, Brian’s oldest friend, is this episode’s guest, and they discuss their friendship beginning as toddlers in the Bronx, their time at P.S. 105, the scraps they got into, racism, and much more.  (1:01).

The Brians join up in this episode of Bri Time, and they discuss their friendship at Binghamton University, their founding of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, Hofstra University Law School, and Brian’s years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx.  (0:59).

Gregg shows up in the studio to discuss his childhood in Long Island, Buffalo State, meeting and traveling with Brian, his unusual interests in maps and weather, and of course, his hair.  (0:59).

Lon, an attorney and friend of Brian's from college, joins the podcast and discusses their time at Binghamton University, some fraternity stories while he was there, his travels with Brian, and his Buddhism practice.  (0:54).