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The Pre-Made Podcast

The Pre-Made Podcast

De: Matthew C Collins
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In this podcast, you'll hear stories primarily from my Amherst College Class of 1994 classmates as we reflect on life 30+ years removed from graduation day. What have we been up to all these years? How has Amherst and a liberal arts education impacted our lives? What college memories have stayed with us? How are we thinking about the next 20 years? Arte Ciencias Sociales Entretenimiento y Artes Escénicas
Episodios
  • Update: Justin Neely Reflects On The Fire That Destroyed His Art Studio And The Path Forward

    Update: Justin Neely Reflects On The Fire That Destroyed His Art Studio And The Path Forward
    Oct 2 2025
    On September 17, a 19th century warehouse located in Red Hook, Brooklyn, went up in flames, resulting in a five-alarm response that was unable to spare Justin Neely's art studio home of over 12 years. He's facing the loss of every painting he has ever made, photographs that chronicle his life, computer equipment, and a treasured collection of sports jerseys. In this episode, Justin demonstrates remarkable generosity of spirit, acknowledging that others have it worse and that authorities who are trying (and sometimes failing) to help have the best of intentions. He has a tough road ahead, but he's showing the sort of resilience that I believe will get him through it. If you'd like to help support Justin, there are a couple of ways to do it. You can reach out to him directly (justin.neely@gmail.com, @jn33ly on Instagram). You also can contribute to a GoFundMe he has established to help him relaunch his art practice: https://www.gofundme.com/f/red-hook-fire-plea-and-protest-justin-neely Finally, at Justin's request he encourages listeners to enjoy his podcast at 2x speed. I don't think that's necessary, but I promised to mention it.
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    30 m
  • Jason Spero Is Learning From Both Endings and Beginnings

    Jason Spero Is Learning From Both Endings and Beginnings
    Oct 2 2025
    Jason Spero is going through a lot of change. His father recently passed away following a years-long battle with Alzheimer's. His youngest child is in the back half of her high school years, and after nearly two decades helping to build Google’s mobile advertising business, he is stepping away from a big job to chart a new path, one shaped by family, community, and the lessons of mortality and loss. In this candid conversation, Jason opens up about caring for his father during his battle with Alzheimer’s, preparing to send his daughters into adulthood, and the clarity he’s gained on how finite our time is. He reflects on the pride and worries that come from shaping the mobile and digital industry, and why he’s now turning his focus to entrepreneurship, technology for climate solutions, and reimagining community in an increasingly digital age. Jason also shares how Amherst set the foundation for his curiosity and critical thinking, what he hopes to impart to his own kids, and why liberal arts matter more than ever in an AI-driven world. And of course, he nominates the next classmates he hopes to hear on the show. You can email Jason at jason.spero@gmail.com.
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    44 m
  • Bonus Episode: Will Dix ’77 Helps Families Navigate The College Admissions Process

    Bonus Episode: Will Dix ’77 Helps Families Navigate The College Admissions Process
    Sep 25 2025
    I published this episode about getting into college with my friend Will Dix and former Amherst College Associate Dean of Admissions a few years ago, but it has aged well. As teens and their parents explore and apply to colleges, I wanted to share it once again. It covers most of the major considerations: how to select colleges for application, the importance and pitfalls of campus tours, what to do if a college has an optional step in its application, essay writing, financial aid, and much more. If we were to record it again today, I'm sure we'd talk about the impact of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, as well as many colleges (including Amherst College) ending legacy admissions. Even without those elements, though, Will's advice is superb and timely. To learn more or contact Will, email him at collegeforall@gmail.com.
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    49 m
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