High School Matters

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The Kid Who Got Expelled - Part 2

August 29, 2026

The punch was only the beginning. In Part 1 of The Kid Who Got Expelled, you heard Sam tell the story of the events leading up to the punch that changed two lives—and became a defining moment at Great Neck North. Now, in Part 2, we hear what happened next. Sam opens up about the consequences that followed, how being arrested and expelled changed the direction of his life, and where he went from there. He also looks back on everything that happened with the perspective he has today—what he thi...

The Kid Who Got Expelled - Part 1

August 19, 2026

Most people remember the punch. Very few know what happened to the person who threw it. In this episode of High School Matters, Randy sits down with Sam, the former Great Neck North student whose single punch became a defining moment not only in another student's life, but in his own. Sam was arrested, expelled from school, and sent down a path he never expected. Now, with Sam's permission, this conversation is being released in its entirety for the first time. Sam speaks candidly about fear,...

The Guy Who (sort of) Remembers Freshman Friday

June 29, 2026

In this episode of High School Matters, I sit down with Kevin Nassimi, a student who has become connected to this podcast in some unexpected ways. Kevin reflects on friendships, high school drama, and the events surrounding one of the school's most talked-about moments. Along the way, he shares hilarious stories, memorable moments, and plenty of insight about growing up and looking back. Honest, funny, and full of classic high school stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss—especial...