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Slightly Less Scripted

Slightly Less Scripted

Written by: Detroit Catholic Central High School
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Welcome to Slightly Less Scripted—the official podcast of Catholic Central High School. Join us for candid conversations with alumni, family, and friends of the Shamrock community as we share real stories, honest reflections, and a few laughs along the way. In this laid-back and less-scripted space, we go beyond the headlines to explore what it truly means to be part of the Catholic Central legacy. Whether you're a proud graduate, current parent, or longtime supporter, pull up a chair and join the conversation.

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Episodes
  • Culture, Community, and Servant Leadership | Aaron Babicz ’93
    Jan 18 2026

    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 truly means to lead well.

    Aaron shares his philosophy on creating a positive, values-driven culture, the importance of pouring back into the Catholic Central community, and why “filling the buckets” of coaches, student-athletes, and colleagues is at the heart of everything he does. From servant leadership lessons to everyday encouragement, this episode highlights how intentional care and consistency can shape programs—and people—for the better.

    A meaningful conversation on servant leadership, culture-building, and investing in others.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Brotherhood, Travel, and Emmy-Winning Storytelling | John Fitzpatrick ’08 & Luke Stevenson ’15
    Jan 11 2026

    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 the production crew for the Discovery Channel’s hit series Expedition Unknown.

    They share what it’s really like working behind the scenes on a major television production, how trust and mentorship opened doors, and what it meant to recently earn a Daytime Emmy Award for their work.

    This episode is a powerful reminder of the strength of the CC brotherhood, the value of saying yes to opportunity, and where hard work can take you.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • AI, Soul, and Michigan Startups | Chris Rizik
    Dec 7 2025

    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 soul music, Soul Tracks.

    Chris dives into how AI-generated music is reshaping the music industry, disrupting music news outlets, and challenging the way artists create and share their work. He also offers an inside look at how Renaissance Venture Capital is fueling Detroit’s startup ecosystem.

    Finally, Chris shares honest, practical advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries.

    Our Podcasts: https://www.catholiccentral.net/podcasts
    Renaissance Venture Capital: https://renvcf.com/
    Soul Tracks: https://www.soultracks.com

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    52 mins
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