The Pre-Made Podcast

By: Matthew C Collins
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  • In this podcast, you'll hear stories from and about people who have faced a pivot in their lives. Along the way, they've overcome long odds and serious setbacks to do extraordinary things in their communities and careers. Their resilience, perseverance and intentional living will inspire you.
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Episodes
  • Luke Ryan Comforts The Afflicted – And Sometimes Afflicts The Comfortable

    Luke Ryan Comforts The Afflicted – And Sometimes Afflicts The Comfortable
    Mar 31 2025
    Luke Ryan is a fifth-generation Northampton resident and defense attorney. In his line of work, he often finds himself shepherding clients through their lowest moments. But it also has required that he pursue people in positions of authority who have committed wrongs and attempted to cover them up. Nowhere is this dynamic more apparent than in his work to expose crime lab misconduct in Western Massachusetts in a quest to seek justice for his clients, a quest that Netflix brought to life in the outstanding docuseries, "How To Fix A Drug Scandal." In this episode, he discusses his journey from Amherst College to practicing law in his hometown. Along the way, he opens up about his personal struggles, his passion for civil rights and criminal defense law, and takes us deeper into the Massachusetts crime lab malfeasance that resulted in the overturning of about 38,000 drug convictions state-wide. In this episode, you'll learn about: The role of personal tragedy and substance misuse in shaping his approach to representing clients in Western Mass. How Luke went from swearing he'd never be a defense attorney to becoming an awfully good and tenacious one. The significant role he played in uncovering a major drug lab scandal in Massachusetts, leading to the dismissal of thousands of criminal cases. His go-to restaurants in Northampton when Antonio's Pizza in Amherst isn't an option. The Amherst classmates he wants me to interview next. You can email Luke at lryan@strhlaw.com.
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    55 mins
  • Andy Ward Shows How He Edits Some Of The Most Beloved Books Of Our Time

    Andy Ward Shows How He Edits Some Of The Most Beloved Books Of Our Time
    Mar 24 2025
    Josh Hamermesh asked, and boy, did Andy Ward deliver. In this episode, Andy, the Executive Vice President and Publisher of Random House, takes us deep into how he edits books written by some of our finest authors. In this episode, you'll learn: How Andy's father shaped his writing and editing skills. His intricate process of editing, emphasizing both detailed line edits and broader feedback. (Plus, the unlikely place where he does some of his best work.) How he approaches having tough conversations with authors. The potential impact of AI on the publishing industry, and the advice he'd give parents of young kids about how and how not to weave AI into their studies. The Amherst classmates he wants me to interview next. To get in touch with Andy, email him at andyward72@gmail.com.
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    54 mins
  • Ben Batory Gives A Master Class On Building A Winning Culture

    Ben Batory Gives A Master Class On Building A Winning Culture
    Mar 18 2025
    Ben Batory, an Amherst College classmate of mine who played professional basketball in Costa Rica, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Malta, Switzerland, and Mauritius, has taken an unconventional path to Wall Street. Today, Ben is SVP and Head of Trading at Franklin Equity Group, but in this conversation, he talks mostly about his role as Boys Basketball Program Director and Varsity Head Coach at Menlo School in Atherton, California. As you'll hear, Ben has made himself a student and practitioner of what I'll call the pursuit of the better. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the world needs more athletes His approach to building a resilient, healthy, and winning culture in sports and work How Ben connects with teenage athletes, developing durable character and life skills in the process The Amherst classmates (and one professor!) he wants me to interview next Resources Ben mentions: A manual for life he wrote for his daughters The creed he wrote that was inspired by the Holstee Manifesto A presentation he delivered for a master's program that leans on Chinese art for your evolution to servant leadership The syllabus he presented to his basketball team and their parents before the start of this season You can email Ben at benbatory@gmail.com.
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    58 mins

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