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Grab your coffee (or whatever keeps you running through back-to-back meetings) and join Brody and Kevin for another hilarious and heartfelt episode of The Pickup Meeting! This week, they’re talking with Jon Mark Hall, Vice President and Director of Athletics at University of Southern Indiana.

From surviving the chaos of college athletics in the NIL era to leading with empathy and old-school values, Jon Mark shares stories of mentorship, music, and making a difference on and off the field. Oh—and there’s plenty of banter about golf, Taylor Swift, and Thanksgiving food wars (spoiler: Kevin hates turkey).

It’s leadership lessons, laughs, and a little lemon meringue pie all in one episode!

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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In this milestone 10th episode of The Pickup Meeting, Kevin and Brody celebrate double digits with an unforgettable guest, Dr. Chrissy Davis Jones, Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College.

From transforming student retention with a “data as a flashlight” philosophy to leading with heart (and humor), Chrissy shares her journey from aspiring pediatrician to higher ed powerhouse. Oh, and did we mention she once competed in an international pancake race? 🥞

Tune in for lively banter, leadership insights, and the perfect mix of inspiration and laughter as we talk enrollment cliffs, advising wins, and why Brussels sprouts might just deserve a second chance.

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🎙️ From Shocker Spirit to Innovation Nation — with Bobby Gandu

This week on The Pickup Meeting, Kevin and Brody are back with birthday cake in hand for a laugh-filled chat that goes from tight-rolled jeans and cheesecake to Wichita State’s wildest ideas made real. 🎂

Their guest? The one and only Bobby Gandu, Associate Vice Provost at Wichita State University, a marketing-minded leader who shares how bold vision and collaboration has led to a thriving innovation hub that's changing lives.

You’ll hear:
⚡ The quirky origin of the WuShock mascot (yes, it’s a wheat-eating bundle of wheat!)
🎓 Blending marketing strategy and higher ed leadership to engage new generations of students
💡 The story behind Wichita State’s hands-on learning model — connecting students, industry, and community impact
🍕 Why the world’s first Pizza Hut is now a museum (and a slice of Kansas history)
🎶 Plus: Concert stories, favorite movies, and nostalgic 80s-90s talk

It’s one part birthday bash, one part college-spirit celebration, and all heart. Tune in for stories that prove innovation, humor, and community make the perfect mix.

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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