John Kiesendahl

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).