On the Banks is a podcast series, where we meet brothers through interview and storytelling. On the Banks pays homage to the chance meeting of John Templeton McCarty (Jefferson 1848) and Bolivar G. Krepps (Jefferson 1849) on the banks of the Sweetwater River on July 7, 1849. Two brothers who never met, connected 1,500 miles west of Canonsburg when heading to the California Gold Rush. No GPS and no cell phone…they found each other.
On the Banks focuses on the power of that connection, meeting new brothers for the first time and embracing our shared values.
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On the Banks is a podcast series, where we meet brothers through interview and storytelling. On the Banks pays homage to the chance meeting of John Templeton McCarty (Jefferson 1848) and Bolivar G. Krepps (Jefferson 1849) on the banks of the Sweetwater River on July 7, 1849. Two brothers who never met, connected 1,500 miles west of Canonsburg when heading to the California Gold Rush. No GPS and no cell phone…they found each other.
On the Banks focuses on the power of that connection, meeting new brothers for the first time and embracing our shared values.
After listening to one or more episodes, please take our podcast survey at www.phigam.org/PodcastSurvey.
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Maj. Gen. Bill Matz, U.S. Army (Ret.) (Gettysburg 1961), who shares his inspiring life story as a boy stricken with polio who, through persistence, overcame childhood paralysis and achieved a highly decorated 30-year career in the U.S. Army. He also discusses his new book, “My Toughest Battle: A Soldier’s Lifelong Struggle with Polio.”
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Cameron Haring (Miami 2004), who discusses how his entrepreneurial spirit led him back to his hometown of Mansfield, Ohio to make an impact on his community. He eventually purchased DECA Manufacturing, where he currently serves as president.
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Bill Kaiser (MIT 1977), who had a 30-year career in venture capital, a field he describes as “exciting, risky and really fun.” He found reward in helping entrepreneurs take advantage of opportunities created by the waves of change in technology. In addition to many interesting stories, he provides a basic knowledge of venture capital and the role it plays in the economy.
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Justin Carter, PhD (North Alabama 2002), who discusses how AI reshapes young men’s mental health and the impacts of treating employees’ psychological health the same as physical health and safety. Justin is a professor of management at the University of North Alabama, consultant, executive coach and one of the foremost leaders in the field of human capital management, having spent the last 20 years educating students and business leaders around the world.
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Eli Moraru (Penn 2021), co-founder and president of The Community Grocer. Eli discusses how his entrepreneurial spirit guided him into a nonprofit career post-graduation.
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 which most effectively focuses attention upon religious, ethical and social service activities in its daily conduct.
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.
Payne Schumann (Chapman 2023) and Taylor Dintzner (Arizona State 2022) discuss fundraising for Chapman’s Purple Tie Dinner and Arizona State’s Shave to Save philanthropy events, respectively.
In this episode, we meet Andrew McCann (2023), who discusses the Western Ontario Chapter’s annual Camp Out for Mental Health philanthropy event. The event is held in memory of Austen Berlet and supports the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Tim Kilduff (Kent State 1968), the Founder & President of the 26.2 Foundation, talks about the history of marathoning and explains why marathoning is more than running 26.2 miles.
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.
In this episode, we meet Mac Lewison (Akron 1996), a former FBI Special Agent, who discusses his time in the FBI and how the skills he developed as a hostage negotiator can be used in our daily life.
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.
In this episode, we meet Ryan Taneja (Central Arkansas 2024) who talks about being a citizen scholar, the creation of his domestic survivor initiative called the Mini Taneja Purple Initiative, and what he has learned from becoming a Phi Gam.
In this episode, Sonnie Wooden (Iowa 2018) talks about what it means to be a modern-day Renaissance man. He discusses mental health, race, joining Phi Gamma Delta at Iowa and more.
Bill Lindsay (Gettysburg 1969), 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.
In this episode, Kevin Kuster talks about the nonprofit organization he co-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 brothers for helping launch Watts of Love at the beginning.
In S2, E3 of On the Banks Podcast, we meet David Priess (Illinois Wesleyan 1993), a former CIA intelligence officer who talks about the presidency, national security and intelligence.
Ed Gulewitz (Texas Christian 1990) 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 at Fiji Academy.
On the Banks is a podcast series, where we meet brothers through interview and storytelling. On the Banks pays homage to the chance meeting of John Templeton McCarty (Jefferson 1848) and Bolivar G. Krepps (Jefferson 1849) on the banks of the Sweetwater River on July 7, 1849. Two brothers who never met, connected 1,500 miles west of Canonsburg when heading to the California Gold Rush. No GPS and no cell phone…they found each other.
On the Banks focuses on the power of that connection, meeting new brothers for the first time and embracing our shared values.
After listening to one or more episodes, please take our podcast survey at www.phigam.org/PodcastSurvey.
