Slightly Less Scripted

Answer the Call | CC Dads' Club

They grill for hundreds at Boys Bowl, hang the Christmas lights every winter, and run the parking lot on football Saturdays — but the real work of the Catholic Central Da

The Future Belongs to the Curious | Gordy Hao 2009

What does it take to build a career at some of the world's most influential technology companies? On this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, Stephen and Shaun sit d

Real Estate, Relationships, and the Future of Buying | Nicolas Petrucci '10

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we welcome Nicolas Petrucci ’10, Catholic Central alumnus, community partner, and successful real estate professional, for an i

Share, Serve, Preserve | CC Mothers' Club

In episode 25 of Slightly Less Scripted, we welcome the next President and Vice President of the CC Mothers' Club, Maureen Squires and Andrea Ladasz.  The Mothers&a

Motivating Shamrocks and Building Consistency | Mr. Nick George

In Episode 24 of Slightly Less Scripted, we sit down with Mr. Nick George, Catholic Central theology teacher and strength & conditioning coach. Nick shares his philosoph

Family, Community, and Legacy | Sherry Diederich

On this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we welcome Sherry Diederich—Catholic Central parent, Board Member, former Mothers Club President, and President of TDA Insuranc

Lessons in Leadership | Fr. Dennis Noelke, CSB '71

On this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we welcome Fr. Dennis Noelke, CSB ’71, a Basilian priest, former Principal of Catholic Central, and lifelong educator who has s

Driving the Future | Joe Fadool ’84

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we welcome Joe Fadool ’84, CEO of BorgWarner, for a conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of mobility. Joe sh

From Outer Drive to Mayor of Detroit | Mike Duggan '76

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we welcome Mike Duggan ’76, former Mayor of Detroit and current gubernatorial candidate, as he returns to Catholic Central for

Impact, Innovation & Detroit | Matt Rizik

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we sit down with Matt Rizik for a wide-ranging conversation on impact, leadership, and vision. Matt shares powerful stories fr

The Unmatched Spirit of the DRIVE | Mike Carrier '06

On this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, Director of Student Activities, Mike Carrier '06, joins us for a candid conversation about the unmatched school spirit inv

Teaching, Traditions, and the Heart of Student Life | Mrs. Janice Sharkey

In this special episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we welcome Mrs. Janice Sharkey, longtime teacher and Director of Student Activities at Catholic Central, whose impact o

Culture, Community, and Servant Leadership | Aaron Babicz ’93

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, Stephen sits down with Aaron Babicz ’93, Athletic Director at Catholic Central, for a thoughtful conversation about what it tru

Brotherhood, Travel, and Emmy-Winning Storytelling | John Fitzpatrick ’08 & Luke Stevenson ’15

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we sit down with John Fitzpatrick ’08 and Luke Stevenson ’15. What began as an alumni introduction led John to bring Luke onto

AI, Soul, and Michigan Startups | Chris Rizik

On this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we welcome Chris Rizik, CEO of Renaissance Venture Capital and publisher of the world’s largest online magazine dedicated to so

The Doctor Is In! | Dominic Recchione '26 (DREffects)

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we sit down with Dominic Recchione ’26, the creative force behind @OfficialDrEffects and one of Catholic Central’s most talente

Navy Decks to Hospital Halls | Dr. Ron Kuzdak ’87

On this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we sit down with Dr. Ron Kuzdak ’87, whose journey has taken him from the battle-ready decks of the U.S. Navy to the corridors

Leadership, Law, and Public Service | Mike Cox '80

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we sit down with Mike Cox ’80, former Michigan Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate, for a candid conversation about le

Protect and Serve | Al DiPrima

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we sit down with Al DiPrima, Catholic Central’s School Safety Officer from Fortis Group, whose journey from a career in law enf

Service, Purpose, and Chasing Big Dreams | Caleb White '20

In this episode of Slightly Less Scripted, we sit down with Caleb White ’20 — founder of the Caleb White Project, Nickelodeon HALO Award winner, University of Michigan gr