A Conversation with Ethan Slater

A Conversation with Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, and Michael Patrick King

In this episode of Conversations at the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon sits down with three guests: actress and comedian Lisa Kudrow '85, actor Dan Bucatinsky '87, and writer and director Michael Patrick King, who all served as Executive Producers on the HBO Series The Comeback. During the conversation, Wesley asks these close friends and long-time collaborators to reflect on the nature of their friendship and creative collaborations in a way that sheds light on how Hollywood productions really emerge and evolve.

A Conversation with Mike Gillis (The Onion)

In this episode of Conversations at the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon talks to writer and novelist Mike Gillis, one of the head writers for satirical newspaper The Onion. Gillis and Dixon discuss the role of satire and comedy in modern-day American society, and explore the far-reaching influence the newspaper has on pop culture and the law, including how The Onion encourages readers to engage in more honest conversations about the world around them.

A Conversation with Ethan Slater

In this episode of Conversations at the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon sits down with Ethan Slater '14, the Tony-nominated star of Spongebob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical. In this conversation, Slater reminisces on his experience as a Vassar student and his path to Broadway, and more recently, starring as Boq Woodsman in Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Slater and Dixon also reflect on the intersection of personal identity and performance in the current media and entertainment ecosystem.

A Conversation with Dr. Mildred Johnson

In this episode of Conversations @ the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon talks to Dr. Mildred Johnson '03. Dr. Johnson discusses her fascinating educational journey from seeking a nursing degree at community college to joining to participating in Vassar's Exploring Transfer Program, and ultimately enrolling at Vassar as a full-time student. Dr. Johnson reflects on her dynamic educational and interpersonal experience at Vassar and emphasizes the importance of a liberal arts education in her life.

A Conversation with Eddie Gamarra and Damon Ross

In this episode of Conversations @ the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon chats with Eddie Gamarra '94 and Damon Ross '94, who were the keynote speakers for the 2026 Sophomore Career Connections. Dixon engages Gamarra and Ross in a conversation about their careers as entertainment executives and producers of animated films, specifically highlighting projects such as The Bad Guys and Stargirl. Dixon also delves into a conversation about friendship as creative technology, exploring how Gamarra and Ross's deep personal friendship animated their creative pursuits.