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A Philanthropic Mindset

On the Banks - March 14, 2023 17:37 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guest: Mick Larsen (Washington 2023) In this episode, we meet Mick Larsen (Washington 2023), who discusses Sigma Tau’s commitment to service, which led to the Chapter winning Baker Cup for the 2021 calendar year. The Baker Cup is awarded to the Phi Gam chapter wh...
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A Long Tradition of Service

On the Banks - February 28, 2023 15:17 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975) Guests: Ryan Gottwald (WPI 2024) & Colby Jones (WPI 2024) In this episode, we meet WPI's Philanthropy Chairmen Ryan Gottwald (2024) and Colby Jones (2024), who discuss how the Pi Iota Chapter exemplifies Phi Gamma Delta’s value of service by doing a va...
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Fundraising for a Purpose

On the Banks - February 14, 2023 05:05 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guests: Payne Schumann (Chapman 2023) and  Taylor Dintzner (Arizona State 2022) In this episode, we meet Payne Schumann (Chapman 2023) and Taylor Dintzner (Arizona State 2022), who discuss fundraising for Chapman’s Purple Tie Dinner and Arizona State’s Shave to S...
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Camp Out for Mental Health

On the Banks - January 31, 2023 15:28 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guest: Andrew McCann (Western Ontario 2023) In Season 4, episode 2, we meet Andrew McCann (2023), who discusses Lambda Omega at Western Ontario’s Camp Out for Mental Health. This annual philanthropy event is held in memory of Austen Berlet, who passed ad astra in...
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In It for the Long Haul

On the Banks - January 17, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975) Guest: Tim Kilduff (Kent State 1968) In this episode, we meet Tim Kilduff, the Founder & President of the 26.2 Foundation. Tim talks about the history of marathoning and explains why marathoning is more than running 26.2 miles.  The 26.2 Foundation is...
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Reflections on High Places

On the Banks - March 22, 2022 04:05 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guest: Hugh Morton (Auburn 1969) In this episode, we meet Hugh Morton (Auburn 1969), the 69th person to complete the Seven Summits Challenge having summited the tallest mountains on seven continents. Hugh talks about mountaineering, his experience climbing the wo...
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A Negotiator's Mindset

On the Banks - March 01, 2022 05:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Hosted By: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guest: Mac Lewison (Akron 1996) In this episode, we meet Mac Lewison (Akron 1996), a former FBI Special Agent. Mac discusses his time in the FBI and how the skills he developed as a hostage negotiator can be used in our daily life.  Once you are finished wa...
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Keeping a Moral Obligation

On the Banks - February 15, 2022 05:05 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975) Guest: James Miervaldis (Johns Hopkins 2006) In this episode, we meet James Miervaldis (Johns Hopkins 2006), a veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. James discusses his work helping Afghan and Iraqi interpreters who seek to immigrate to the U.S.,...
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A Citizen Scholar Revealed

On the Banks - February 01, 2022 05:05 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guest: Ryan Taneja (Central Arkansas 2024) In this episode, we meet Ryan Taneja who was recently recognized by AY Magazine and Arkansas Time Magazine for his philanthropic work. Ryan talks about being a citizen scholar, the creation of his domestic survivor initi...
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Believe in Community

On the Banks - January 18, 2022 15:36 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1997) Guest: A.J. Catoline (New York 1992) In this episode, we meet A.J. Catoline, the Emmy Award winning editor for the Apple TV+ comedy-drama series Ted Lasso. A.J. discusses the importance of community in his life: from joining Phi Gamma Delta at NYU, to ...
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A Modern Day Renaissance Man

On the Banks - August 17, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guest: Sonnie Wooden (Iowa 2018)  In this episode, Sonnie Wooden, a recent graduate from University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Fine Arts program, talks about what it means to be a modern-day Renaissance man. He discusses mental health, race, joining Phi Gamma De...
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On the Ground in Vietnam

On the Banks - August 03, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975) Guest: Bill Lindsay (Gettysburg 1969)    In this episode, Bill Lindsay, former Archon and Vietnam veteran, discusses his book, Pop Smoke: The Story of One Marine Rifle Platoon in Vietnam: Who They Were, What They Did, What They Learned.  Once you are ...
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These Solar Lights Provide Joy

On the Banks - July 20, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)  Guest: Kevin Kuster (Kansas 1991)    In this episode, Kevin Kuster talks about the nonprofit organization he founded, Watts of Love, which brings solar light to developing countries that do not have access to electricity. Kevin credits the support of his chapter...
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“The President’s Book of Secrets”

On the Banks - July 06, 2021 20:56 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)  Guest: David Priess (Illinois Wesleyan 1993)  In this episode, David Priess, former CIA intelligence officer, talks about the presidency, national security and intelligence. He is also the author of The President’s Book of Secrets and How to Get Rid o...
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An Immortal Gift

On the Banks - June 22, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)  Guest: Ed Gulewitz (Texas Christian 1990)    In this episode, Ed Gulewitz shares his story about receiving a double-lung transplant. Ed is an organ donation advocate who regularly volunteers with Mid-American Transplant and the Immortal Phi Gam booth ...
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Miracle in Manhattan - Bill Snyder

On the Banks - June 08, 2021 13:04 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guest: Bill Snyder (William Jewell 1962) In this episode, host Doug Draper interviews Bill Snyder, the retired Kansas State University head football coach and College Football Hall of Fame inductee. Bill talks about becoming a member of Phi Gamma Delta, lessons l...
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Unreasonable in the Company of Greatness

On the Banks - March 02, 2021 14:20 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)  Guest: Victor Cui (Alberta 1994)  In this episode, host Doug Draper interviews Victor Cui, the CEO of ONE Championship, a mixed martial arts organization that is regarded as the biggest sports media property in Asia. Victor talks about what it means to be a lead...
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Homecoming Hijinks

On the Banks - February 16, 2021 15:32 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)  Guest: Alex Stearns (Florida 1965)  In this episode, Bill Martin interviews Alex Stearns about the 1964 University of Florida Football Homecoming prank, which was orchestrated by brothers of the Upsilon Phi Chapter. 
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From Idea to Impact: Bike4Alz

On the Banks - February 02, 2021 15:27 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)  Guests: Tyler Jury (Western Kentucky 2012) & Chaz Vittitow (Western Kentucky 2011)    In this episode, Doug Draper interviews Tyler Jury and Chaz Vittitow about the creation of Bike4Alz, Chi Eta Chapter’s philanthropy. Bike4Alz is a cross-country bike ride that ...
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Leading with Yes

On the Banks - January 19, 2021 14:36 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)  Guest: Memme Onwudiwe (Ohio Wesleyan 2015)  In this episode, Memme Onwudiwe shares his experience as a member of Phi Gamma Delta from his time as an undergraduate at Ohio Wesleyan, to a law student at Harvard Law, and now as a leader of a tech start-u...
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When Truth Is All You Have

On the Banks - January 05, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975) Guest: Jim McCloskey (Bucknell 1964) In this episode, Bill Martin interviews Jim McCloskey about his new book, When Truth Is All You Have, and his life’s work exonerating innocent people who were wrongly convicted and received life or death sentences....
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Back to the Banks of the Sweetwater

On the Banks - December 22, 2020 16:25 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guests: Dean Plager (Iowa State 1964) & Rob Wilkes (Iowa State 1964) In this episode, Iowa State brothers Dean Plager and Rob Wilkes share their story when they reunited with fellow pledge brothers to explore the banks of the Sweetwater River. The full back story...
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Teaser

On the Banks - December 15, 2020 14:36 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Hosts Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) and Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975) welcome brothers to Phi Gamma Delta's new podcast, On the Banks.  On the Banks is a six-part podcast series, where we will meet brothers through interview and storytelling. On the Banks pays homage to the chance meeting of...
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