The Supporting Cast
2 Episodes
The Supporting Cast features long-form interviews with inspiring individuals with an acute focus on one’s teachers, coaches, and mentors—transcending simple biography to highlight one’s “supporting cast” and how their influence mattered.
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55:18Episode 1Episode 66: Nick Melvoin ’04
Episode 1
In 2017, a 31-year-old Nick Melvoin ’04 was elected as one of seven members of the largest self-governing school district in the world, the LAUSD Board of Education. In this episode, Nick tells his story, from growing up in LA and attending Harvard-Westlake and Harvard College, before teaching in...
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36:52Episode 2Episode 65: Ynon Kreiz
Episode 2
Ynon Kreiz is Chairman and CEO of Mattel, a global toy and family entertainment company and owner of among the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. In this episode, Ynon tells his story—from growing up and attending college in Israel, before relocating to Los Angeles to study entertainment ...