Wingin' It | A Covenant School Podcast
Welcome to Wingin’ It, the official podcast of The Covenant School, hosted by Kali Gaston, Ashley Taylor, and Brady Doyle. Each episode brings you closer to the heart of our community with conversations, stories, and updates that celebrate life at Covenant.
From interviews with teachers, coaches, alumni, and students to news and announcements you may have missed, we’re here to keep you in the loop and highlight the people who make Covenant so special. You’ll also hear our unique “Being 3rd” faculty spotlight, plus a lighthearted look at the latest student slang—so you can keep up (or at least try to).
Whether you’re an alum, parent, student, or friend of the school, Wingin’ It is your place to connect, laugh, and learn more about what’s happening across our campuses.
New episodes drop every other Wednesday—find us wherever you listen to podcasts.
Follow along on social at @winginitcovenant and stay connected with The Covenant School at @thecovenantschoolva.
Episodes
13 episodes
Wingin’ It with Benjie Colberg: From Alumni to Coach
In this episode of Wingin’ It, Covenant alumnus and varsity boys lacrosse coach Benjie Colberg joins the podcast to talk about returning to Covenant after nearly a decade away. He shares stories from his time playing college lacrosse, working i...
Wingin’ It: From Covenant to College Athletics
In this episode of Wingin’ It, we sit down with three Covenant seniors who recently signed to compete at the collegiate level. They share how they found their path to playing sports in college, what drew them to their schools, and how ...
Wingin’ It with Nikki Shrader: The Heart of Upper School
This week on Wingin’ It, Nikki Shrader joins us to share about senior thesis, her journey in education, and what it means to walk alongside students during some of their most important years. It’s a conversation about growth, purpose, ...
Wingin’ It with Andrew & Cullen Juge: Covenant Tennis
This week on Wingin’ It, we recap winter sports, preview upcoming spring events, and sit down with Andrew and Cullen Juge to talk all things Covenant tennis and the impact of the new on-campus courts.
Wingin’ It with Señor Sawyer: 31 Years of Impact
From Spanish class superlatives to Bolivia adventures and decades of Covenant history, Señor David Sawyer joins the podcast for a warm and laughter-filled conversation about teaching, language, faith, and the joy of forming students across gene...
Wingin’ It: Meet the Cast of Oklahoma!
From Super Bowl recaps and Snowball highlights to state swim wins and alumni celebrations, we cover it all before welcoming the leads of Oklahoma! to the mic. Hear what goes into rehearsal, tech week, and bringing this classic musical ...
Wingin' It with Dannon Stock: Life at Birdwood
After a holiday break, the Winging It crew is back with campus updates, athletic wins, and a special conversation with Dannon Stock, Head of Lower School, about Birdwood traditions, student formation, and creating lasting memories.
Wingin’ It with Patrick Estes: Leading Covenant Athletics
This week on Wingin’ It, we welcome Athletic Director Patrick Estes to the podcast. Patrick reflects on his unique path from the NFL to law enforcement to Covenant and how those experiences shape his approach to leadership and athletic...
Wingin’ It: A Conversation on Calling and the Arts with Chris Campanelli
In this episode of Wingin’ It, we welcome Covenant’s Arts Director, Chris Campanelli, for a thoughtful and joy-filled conversation about the heart of the arts at Covenant. Chris shares his journey from teaching English to leading our arts progr...
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Wingin’ It: Seniors Share What House Is All About
Ever wondered what the House Program is all about? In this episode of Wingin’ It, Covenant seniors Kerrigan, Virginia, and Will give us an inside look at how House builds community, leadership, and school spirit across the Upper School...
Wingin’ It with Covenant Legend: John Collmus
In this episode, we’re joined by Covenant legend John Collmus, who spent 37 years teaching and shaping generations of Eagles. John looks back on the early days of Covenant, the friendships that defined his time here, and a few favorite memories...
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Wingin’ It with our Head of School: Brad Baggett
Head of School Brad Baggett joins us for a lively conversation full of laughs, stories, and heart. From his path to Covenant to the everyday joys of school life, this episode is all about the people and purpose that make our community shine.
Meet the Hosts | Welcome to Wingin’ It
In our first episode of Wingin’ It, get to know your hosts Kali Gaston, Ashley Taylor, and Brady Doyle as they share why they started this podcast, what you can expect in future episodes, and how it will keep you connected to The Coven...
