Of All Trades with Nolan Robinson

On this episode of "Of All Trades with Nolan Robinson" listen as I chat with Miss Illinois USA, Olivia Pura, from a conversation this past September about her fascination  with and studies  in Medicine,  her story as a first-generation American, and how she defines what success is and feels like throughout each moment of her life.  This episode was aired after the Miss USA pageant in which she placed in the Top 10!! 

On this episode of "Of All Trades with Nolan Robinson" catch Tony Award Winner Robert Horn, the scribe of the popular Disney Channel Original Movies "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure," "The Suite Life Movie," and the Teen Beach Movie franchise, as well as the Broadway musicals "Tootsie" and "13" chat with me about his career, his path to television and theatre, and the words of wisdom he has about trusting oneself and one's work. 

On this episode of "Of All Trades with Nolan Robinson" catch Disney Plus' "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," 's Matt Cornett -- who plays the role of E.J. Caswell -- chat with me about the craft and art of acting, his advice in trusting and believing in what you bring to the world, and his favorite Disney/Pixar movie! 

On this episode of "Of All Trades with Nolan Robinson" catch Sean Giambrone, star of ABC's "The Goldbergs," chat with me about his exceptional seven years on the show so far, his path and career, advice on performing, and his chance to interview me for a couple questions. 

On this episode of "Of All Trades with Nolan Robinson" catch Larry Saperstein (Big Red) chat with me about his path to starring High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, the High School Musical Legacy, and how he's staying hopeful during this Coronavirus Pandemic.

Recent Northwestern graduate Charlie Hall sits down with me as we discuss his career in Northwestern Basketball, his ventures in acting and comedy, as well as being the son of two powerhouse individuals in Hollywood - eleven time Emmy Award Winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall. In this conversation Charlie and I tackle the "imposter syndrome," making his own path toward the entertainment industry, being part of a team, and his web series, "Sorry Charlie," whose inspiration was taken from his own life. 

Jonathan Holloway became Provost of Northwestern University on August 1, 2017. He is Northwestern University's Chief Academic Officer and an ex officio member of the faculty of each school. Provost Holloway specializes on post-emancipation United States history with a focus on social and intellectual history. The author of many books, Provost Holloway was recently elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. He is also the first black Dean of Yale College, as well as Northwestern's first black Provost. 

Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro is no stranger to the world. Having served as the President of Williams College for nine years, and now serving as the President of a top ten university, he has been in the public eye for some time and has received both praise and scrutiny. In this fascinating discussion with Nolan, discover the side of Morton Schapiro that you may not know. In explaining the profound relationship he has with his faith, his friends, and his family, there is more to President Schapiro than his trade of being President.