Keeping a Moral Obligation

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 which most effectively focuses attention upon religious, ethical and social service activities in its daily conduct.

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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 variety of service projects and keeping brothers engaged. 

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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 Save philanthropy events, respectively. 

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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 2009, and supports the Canadian Mental Health Association. 

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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 a nonprofit that supports and promotes the sport of marathoning, as well as health, wellness and economic development. For more information, visit www.26-2.org.

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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 world’s highest mountains (including Mt. Everest) and his new book, Reflections on High Places: https://reflectionsonhighplaces.com.

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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. 

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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., his consulting work on the CBS comedy United States of Al and more.

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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 initiative called the Mini Taneja Purple Initiative, and what he has learned from becoming a Phi Gam.

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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 working on a film production team. He also talks about the many lessons fraternity men can learn from Ted Lasso.

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