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By Lambda Chi Alpha

Chopping down the stereotype of today's fraternity men.
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#10 - High Alpha Summit and Neville Advisor's College: Part 3

ChopTalk PodcastJan 24, 2019

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#63-Dr. Anthony Bradley Pt. 3

#63-Dr. Anthony Bradley Pt. 3

In the conclusion of our three-part series with Dr. Anthony Bradley, we talk through Lambda Chi Academy and how it will add meaning to membership.

Nov 08, 202346:37
#62-Dr. Anthony Bradley Pt. 2

#62-Dr. Anthony Bradley Pt. 2

We continue our conversation with Dr. Anthony Bradley and CEO Troy Medley where we discuss the current landscape of higher education and why values-based fraternities are needed now more than ever.

Nov 08, 202350:39
#61- Dr. Anthony Bradley Pt. 1

#61- Dr. Anthony Bradley Pt. 1

Join Taylor and Mike as they start the conversation with Dr. Anthony Bradley to talk about why men need fraternities in the first part of this three-part series. Dr. Anthony Bradley was most recently professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King’s College, Theologian-In-Residence at Redeemer Presbyterian Church—Lincoln Square, and now serves as a distinguished research fellow at The Acton Institute and Research Professor of Interdisciplinary and Theological Studies at Kuyper College.

Nov 08, 202350:24
#60- How are You being a Good Brother?

#60- How are You being a Good Brother?

Lambda Chi Alpha is more than just a name: It's a home, a place of belonging, and a badge of honor. But it's important to acknowledge where we have come from and take inventory on how we can continue to respect all our Brothers.

Jun 30, 202351:34
#59 - Mental Health and Movember

#59 - Mental Health and Movember

Just like your journey through Lambda Chi Alpha, mental health is an ever-evolving, ever-growing journey. To celebrate the end of Mental Health Awareness Month and the start of Men's Health Month, our ChopTalk crew checked in with Movember to see how we can continue to make strides for our Brothers.

May 31, 202343:25
#58 - 2023 Winter C-Suite Update

#58 - 2023 Winter C-Suite Update

Go around the horn on what's happening in Lambda Chi Alpha as we talk to Chief Innovation Officer Doug Derringer, Chief Operating Officer Justin Fisher, Chief Technology Officer Mike Covert, and Chief Executive Officer Troy Medley. 

Feb 24, 202352:44
#57 - Campus Involvement

#57 - Campus Involvement

What do you want to remember from your undergraduate career? If you have already graduated, what stands out to you most? Was it your time in the classroom or those experiences you had during your extracurricular activities? 

Dr. James Bridgeforth (Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and ExperienceVT at Virginia Tech University) joins the ChopTalk crew to talk about the importance of getting involved at a campus level and how that can positively impact your life for years to come.  

Jan 17, 202340:56
#56 - Travel

#56 - Travel

Fasten your seatbelts and make sure your tray table is in the upright position for this chat about all things travel. 

Nov 30, 202247:24
#55 - Increasing Value of Greek Life Involvement

#55 - Increasing Value of Greek Life Involvement

Join us as we chat with IBM Innovation Studio Lead (Austin, Texas and Sao Paulo, Brazil) and Wabash alumnus Rob Shook about the importance of investing in yourself and how the new Leadership Skills Certification Academy can help our members do just that. 

Mar 29, 202231:50
#54 - Leadership Skills Certification Academy (Henry Schuck)

#54 - Leadership Skills Certification Academy (Henry Schuck)

Like the symbol of the cross & crescent, we must remind ourselves to be ever-growing. Our latest guest on ChopTalk, Henry Schuck (CEO and Founder of ZoomInfo) reminds us of this when talking about investing back in yourself both personally and professionally. 

Mar 29, 202228:43
#53 - December 2021 CEO Update

#53 - December 2021 CEO Update

Today, we talk to our CEO - Troy Medley, COO - Justin Fisher and CGO - Doug Derringer to get a look from where Lambda Chi Alpha has come in the last 24 months and what the outlook for the future of Lambda Chi Alpha is.

Dec 10, 202139:23
#52 - Stories from the Gavel (Part 2)

#52 - Stories from the Gavel (Part 2)

In this episode we're here to recognize all of our incredible High Alphas and the hard work they do every day! Hear some great stories from two of our current chapter leaders in the second part of our ChopTalk series, Stories from the Gavel.

Dec 06, 202143:31
#51 - Movember

#51 - Movember

What's the story behind the 'stache with Movember you might be asking? Listen in to our special edition of ChopTalk where we are joined by Movember US Country Director Mark Hedstrom and alumni member Cruz Oxenreider to chat about vulnerability, mental health and everything in between. 

Nov 17, 202156:17
#50 - Stories from the Gavel (Part 1)

#50 - Stories from the Gavel (Part 1)

To celebrate our fearless leaders, take a listen to the first of our three-part series, Stories from the Gavel, where we dive into what it means to be High Alpha

Nov 05, 202154:10
#49 - Spooky Season

#49 - Spooky Season

Hold onto your hats, goblins and ghouls. It's Spooky Season! 

Oct 29, 202146:20
#48 - Battle of the Za

#48 - Battle of the Za

Which slice will win the Battle of the 'Za? Find out as we test four favorite brands.

Oct 18, 202127:48
#47 - Dyad, Belonging, and Hazing

#47 - Dyad, Belonging, and Hazing

Join us as we chat with Director of Health & Wellness Jessie Ashton about the important research the Office of Administration is conducting to better support our members' sense of belonging and how we can avoid hazing. 

Sep 23, 202145:34
#46 - Fall 2021 CEO Update

#46 - Fall 2021 CEO Update

Today we talk to our CEO - Troy Medley, COO - Justin Fisher and CGO - Doug Derringer to get a look from where Lambda Chi Alpha has come in the last 24 months and what the outlook for the future of Lambda Chi Alpha is.

Sep 08, 202101:19:33
#45 - The 38 Challenge

#45 - The 38 Challenge

Join us on this very special ChopTalk episode as we catch up with Brother Brandt McCartney (TCU, '21). Since the tragic death of his older brother, McCartney has been working tirelessly to champion the importance of talking about mental health through his program to celebrate his brother, The 38 Challenge.

Jul 28, 202130:38
#44 - Building Relationships Through Recruitment

#44 - Building Relationships Through Recruitment

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Director of Expansion Chris Pockette, Training Specialist Olivia Fitchett and Ian Carroll, High Delta at Butler University.

With the fall semester right around the corner, we are diving into what the 365-day recruitment model looks like and how you can intentionally build relationships through your recruitment efforts.  

Jul 21, 202159:20
#43 - Taking Control of Your Finances

#43 - Taking Control of Your Finances

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Lambda Chi Member and Manager of Partnerships at SoFi, Jon Harold and SoFi Sr. Manager of Financial Planning, Brian Walsh.

Jon and Brian are here to educate us on what it means to be "financially healthy" and the importance of creating good habits while in college. You’ll also learn how our members can use the SoFi at Work Dashboard to access all of the benefits SoFi has to offer through our partnership.

Jun 25, 202145:35
#42 - Holistic Health - Starting with Vulnerability

#42 - Holistic Health - Starting with Vulnerability

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Lambda Chi Board Member, Dr. Fred Kam and Curriculum Coordinator, Taylor Krivas.

To continue our celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are chatting about the overlap between mental and physical health and the important role your Brothers can play in your journey. In addition, we talk about what it means to be vulnerable and the role Lambda Chi plays in this.

May 24, 202153:55
#41 - General Assembly - What is it?

#41 - General Assembly - What is it?

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Lambda Chi General Counsel, Lynn Chipperfield. As a dedicated volunteer and member of Lambda Chi, Lynn takes us through what the Fraternity has meant to him through the years. We also dive into how the laws of the fraternity are structured and the importance of active participation at General Assembly.

May 14, 202150:20
#40 - An ER Doc on the Pandemic

#40 - An ER Doc on the Pandemic

We are back! After a year long hiatus, we have returned with recurring guest, Dr. Lou Profeta. 

Dr. Profeta joins us to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact that it had and continues to have on medicine, and the long-term effects that it may have on today's youth. He also explains the importance of herd immunity and what our members can do right now to help their communities bounce back.

Apr 05, 202101:04:38
#38 - One Love

#38 - One Love

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Annie Forrest, Engagement Manager for the One Love Foundation. Annie joins us to talk about our brand new partnership with the One Love Foundation. This is an exciting partnership for all involved and we are excited for the opportunities ahead.
Feb 14, 202044:01
#37 - Hazing Laws

#37 - Hazing Laws

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Blaine Ayers, Vice President of James R. Favor & Company, and Alyssa Gilles, Director of Learning Outcomes for Lambda Chi Alpha. Blaine joins us to discuss recent development regarding hazing laws in Texas, Florida, and Louisiana. Alyssa joins us to share valuable insight from the Lambda Chi perspective. We discuss some of the new changes within these states and what those changes mean for us, our members, and Greek Life as a whole.
Dec 12, 201954:03
#36 - Real Talk About Mental Health

#36 - Real Talk About Mental Health

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, Mike does a solo show to discuss his journey with Mental Health and share about some of the stigmas he has faced. He gives his experiences and implores members to be there for their loved ones in times of need.

Please take caution when listening as some of the issues discussed could be triggering or difficult for those with lived experience.
Nov 22, 201934:01
#35 - OmegaFi

#35 - OmegaFi

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by our CEO, Troy Medley. Troy joins us to make a special announcement about our new partnership with OmegaFi. As part of this partnership we are adopting a full suite of tools that will benefit each of our undergraduate members and officers. Join us as we discuss the platform and acknowledge a number of questions that you may have about this partnership.
Nov 15, 201945:09
#33 - Service & Stewardship

#33 - Service & Stewardship

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we have a special guest, our new CEO, Troy Medley! Troy is still in his first 3 months as CEO and we take this time let him introduce himself to our listeners and get to know him a little more. In addition to getting to know Troy, we discuss his views on Service & Stewardship and even the importance of being a Servant Leader.
Oct 02, 201901:00:11
#32 - Respect

#32 - Respect

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Kevin Carey. Kevin is the Director of Student Involvement at Illinois Wesleyan University and has been working in Higher Education for nearly 8 years. Because of his experience with college students, Kevin joins us to talk about respect. Respect can take many forms and we are taking time to talk about the importance of recognizing them. Additionally, Kevin shares his thoughts about the positive impacts of disrespect.
Sep 27, 201948:16
#31 - Loyalty

#31 - Loyalty

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by the Immediate Past Chair of the Educational Foundation, Chris Meyer. Chris joins us to talk about his undergraduate experience and what drove him to continue to be loyal to Lambda Chi as an alumnus. We also discuss different ways to remain loyal and the impact of even minor involvement through time, talent, and/or treasure.
Sep 11, 201948:28
#30 - Happy Birthday!

#30 - Happy Birthday!

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we turned 1 year old! To celebrate this we have a laid back episode that covers a variety of topics. We talk about Crossbows, Tiramisu, Will Ferrell, and Rocky Road Ice Cream. Join us in celebrating our first year and many more to come!
Aug 30, 201951:30
#29 - Anxiety

#29 - Anxiety

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Amy Cirbus to talk about Anxiety. Amy has worked as a Counseling Psychologist for over 15 years across three states and numerous demographics in both public agencies and private practice. Amy joins us to talk about anxiety, what it is, and the role that it can play in the life of a college student. In addition, we talk about the role that Greek Life can play both positive and negative, and how men of Lambda Chi Alpha can overcome those negatives.
Aug 27, 201948:52
#27 - Effectively Using Your Network

#27 - Effectively Using Your Network

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Brett Gauger, a Social Media Strategist at the Asher Agency in Fort Wayne, IND. Brett joins us to discuss networking best practices and tools to build your resume. During this conversation we talk about how to leverage our connections in ways that help us build a professional database. Additionally, he shares his experience with networking in a social media generation.
Jul 26, 201945:57
#25 - Intimate Relationships in College

#25 - Intimate Relationships in College

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Cindy Pierce, a social sexuality educator, and author. She uses comic storytelling and years of research to engage audiences with her message about making healthy choices and navigating cultural pressures. Cindy joins us to talk about sexual relationships while in college and some of the stereotypes and misconceptions that college-aged men have in relation to being intimate.
Jul 05, 201901:03:22
#24 - What is Authentic Masculinity?

#24 - What is Authentic Masculinity?

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Brother Peter Yobo (USC '12) to talk about the stigma of toxic masculinity. We talk about everything from what our notions of masculinity were to what they are now. We also dive into the role that Lambda Chi (and Greek Life in general) can play in breaking down those stereotypes and misconceptions about what it means to be a "man".
Jun 28, 201954:39
#23 - Managing at the Undergraduate Level

#23 - Managing at the Undergraduate Level

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Associate Director of Chapter Services, Nathan Schultz, as well as Director of Communications, Tad Lichtenauer. Nathan and Tad join us as we continue the "Motivating the Middle" conversation and apply it to being a supervisor, manager, and chapter leader. We talk about everything ranging from micromanagement to enabling others to explore their roles in ways that have not yet been done.
Jun 21, 201951:04
#21 - The One About Food

#21 - The One About Food

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by recurring guest, Brandan Bonds. Brandan joins us as we talk all things food. We talk regional staples, dessert, late-night meals, and everything in between.
Jun 05, 201953:35
#20 - The Jed Foundation

#20 - The Jed Foundation

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by the Executive Director as well as the Chief Medical Officer of The Jed Foundation. Along with these two, we have Brett Epstein, a Jed storytelling. Join us as we talk about what the Jed Foundation is, the resources available, and the impact that mental health awareness has on college students. This is an important conversation as we further our organizational partnership with Jed to provide more resources to those that need it.
Apr 18, 201957:50
#19 - Young Professionals

#19 - Young Professionals

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we take a deep dive into interviewing tips and tricks, resume dos and don'ts and a whole lot more! If you're in the market for that first job, looking to make a career move, or trying to land your dream internship this is the episode for you. We may not be experts but we have some valuable insight to share.
Apr 11, 201952:54
#18 - MoonPies and Lambda Chi

#18 - MoonPies and Lambda Chi

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Jonah Katz. Jonah is an alumnus brother from Ball State University and he currently lives in Los Angeles working for the second largest independent advertising agency in the world. Taylor, Mike, and Jonah do a deep dive into the world of social media to talk best practices, branding, and the evolution of the platforms over the last 5 years. The conversation is concluded by tying this all together and talking about how this applies to us at an international level and at the chapter level.
Apr 04, 201953:40
#17 - Fraternity or Sorority, We're All Greek.

#17 - Fraternity or Sorority, We're All Greek.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by members of the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity communications team. Taylor, Mike, Ashley and Hailey spend their time talking about the various stereotypes and misconceptions that are present within the greek system and how they differ between men's and women's groups. Other topics include: crisis communication, educational initiatives, and media perspectives on greek life as a whole.
Mar 29, 201946:37
#16 - Purpose, Resilience, and Grit

#16 - Purpose, Resilience, and Grit

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Erin Fischer. Erin is the founder and CEO of The Leadership and Training Studio. Taylor, Mike, and Erin spend their time talking about the seven core areas of leadership and how they can be applied to the lives of anyone - especially fraternity men.

Fact-Off. Stay tuned for a special edition of the fact-off coming soon! (current standings: Mike - 1; Taylor - 3)
Mar 20, 201901:03:52
#15 - An Honest and Candid Conversation (Pt. 2)

#15 - An Honest and Candid Conversation (Pt. 2)

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we continue our conversation with Dr. Louis Profeta. Taylor, Mike, and Lou spend this portion of the conversation discussing mental health and societal pressures that college students face. This is a conversation that everyone should hear.

Fact-Off. Stay tuned for a special edition of the fact-off coming soon! (current standings: Mike - 1; Taylor - 3)
Feb 26, 201941:02
#14 - An Honest and Candid Conversation (Pt. 1)

#14 - An Honest and Candid Conversation (Pt. 1)

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Louis Profeta. Profeta is a nationally recognized, award-winning writer and Emergency Physician at St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis. On this episode we discuss the harsh realities of alcohol and drugs and the adverse effects they have on society and within our chapters. This is a conversation that everyone should hear.

Fact-Off. Stay tuned for a special edition of the fact-off coming soon! (current standings: Mike - 1; Taylor - 3)
Feb 25, 201938:08
#13 - Relish the Chop

#13 - Relish the Chop

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Myles Biggs. Myles produces his own podcast, Relish the Journey (https://www.rtjmedia.com/). We decided to try something new with this episode: a SwapCast, Myles interviewed us on his podcast and we interviewed him on ours. On our episode we discuss various stereotypes within Greek Life, as well as, Myles' Lambda Chi Alpha experience.

Fact-Off. Stay tuned for a special edition of the fact-off coming soon! (current standings: Mike - 1; Taylor - 3)
Feb 20, 201957:01
#12 - Lambda Chi Alpha: Women in the Workplace

#12 - Lambda Chi Alpha: Women in the Workplace

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Director of Communications, Tad Lichtenauer, and Director of Risk Management and Education, Alyssa Gilles, to discuss the negative stereotype of women working for Lambda Chi Alpha. Taylor and Alyssa give their firsthand experience as we try and breakdown the stereotype. We wrap the interview up with some Q/A from our listeners.

Fact-Off. Keeping with the theme of the episode, Taylor and Mike came with their best facts regarding women breaking barriers. (current standings: Mike - 1; Taylor - 3)
Feb 08, 201901:04:43
#11 - Student Advisory Committee

#11 - Student Advisory Committee

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Grand High Psi, Ian McFarland, and Special Assistant to the CEO, Brandan Bonds, to discuss the Student Advisory Committee. We dive into the details of SAC and take a look at what it means to be a member and debunk some of the misconceptions that SAC has.

Fact-Off. We are mixing it up this episode with a True or False edition of the Fact-Off. (current standings: Mike - 1; Taylor - 2)
Jan 30, 201937:50
#10 - High Alpha Summit and Neville Advisor's College: Part 3

#10 - High Alpha Summit and Neville Advisor's College: Part 3

On this special edition of the ChopTalk Podcast we came to you live from the 2019 High Alpha Summit and Neville Advisor's College. This episode will be brought to you in 3 parts. Be sure to check out each one!

We set up our mobile studio at the conference and pulled aside various guests to interview them and have an open discussion about their thoughts throughout the conference. This was our inaugural joint High Alpha Summit and Neville Advisor's College and it was a successful one.

Fact-Off. Taylor and Mike go head-to-head to see who can provide the best facts centered around this week's topic. (current standings: Mike - 1; Taylor - 1)
Jan 24, 201937:43
#9 - High Alpha Summit and Neville Advisor's College: Part 2

#9 - High Alpha Summit and Neville Advisor's College: Part 2

On this special edition of the ChopTalk Podcast we came to you live from the 2019 High Alpha Summit and Neville Advisor's College. This episode will be brought to you in 3 parts. Be sure to check out each one!

We set up our mobile studio at the conference and pulled aside various guests to interview them and have an open discussion about their thoughts throughout the conference. This was our inaugural joint High Alpha Summit and Neville Advisor's College and it was a successful one.

Fact-Off. Taylor and Mike go head-to-head to see who can provide the best facts centered around this week's topic. (current standings: Mike - 1; Taylor - 1)
Jan 22, 201949:20