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ChopTalk Podcast

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Chopping down the stereotype of today's fraternity men.
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Episodes

#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 minSeason 2Ep. 5

#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, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 4

#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, 202154 minSeason 2Ep. 3

#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 minSeason 2Ep. 2

#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, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 1

#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 min

#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 min

#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 min

#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 min

#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, 20191 hr

#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 min

#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 min

#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 min

#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, 201946 min

#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, 20191 hr 3 min

#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, 201955 min

#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 min

#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, 201954 min

#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, 201958 min

#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, 201953 min

#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 a...

Apr 04, 201954 min

#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, 201947 min

#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, 20191 hr 4 min

#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 min

#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 min

#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; Tay...

Feb 20, 201957 min

#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 brea...

Feb 08, 20191 hr 5 min

#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, 201938 min

#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. Ta...

Jan 24, 201938 min

#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. Ta...

Jan 22, 201949 min
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