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On the Banks

On the Banks

By: Phi Gamma Delta
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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. Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Grit, Spit & Never Quit

    Grit, Spit & Never Quit
    Mar 5 2026

    In the season 6 finale episode, actor and comedian Rob Riggle (Kansas 1992), best known for his roles in "The Daily Show," “The Hangover" and “Step Brothers,” discusses his new motivational memoir “Grit, Spit, & Never Quit: A Marine’s Guide to Comedy & Life.” Rob also talks about his 20+ year career in the U.S. Marines and being a brother from the Pi Deuteron Chapter. The episode is hosted by Doug Draper (Kansas 1992), Rob's pledge brother and friend.

    Once you have finished watching this episode, please take our 5-minute podcast survey at www.phigam.org/PodcastSurvey.
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    52 mins
  • Higher Education & Male Students

    Higher Education & Male Students
    Feb 19 2026

    In this episode, Mitch Daniel (Purdue Faculty, Allegheny Affiliate), the former President of Purdue University (2013-22), discusses the state of higher education today, challenges men face in college, trends in Greek life and advice for incoming students. Mitch is also the former Governor of Indiana (2005-13) and the son of Fiji sire, Mitchell E. Daniels, Sr. (Allegheny 1944).

    Once you have finished watching this episode, please take our 5-minute podcast survey at www.phigam.org/PodcastSurvey.
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    42 mins
  • Shaping the Modern Gaming Industry

    Shaping the Modern Gaming Industry
    Feb 5 2026

    Have you ever wondered how Phi Gamma Delta’s values could prepare someone to help lead one of the most iconic video game companies in the world? In this episode, Paul Sams (California Santa Barbara 1992), former long-time Global COO of Blizzard Entertainment (known for World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft and Hearthstone), shares his journey shaping the modern gaming industry and how that success ultimately helped him fulfill a childhood dream: becoming a minority owner of the six-time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

    Once you have finished watching this episode, please take our 5-minute podcast survey at www.phigam.org/PodcastSurvey.
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    50 mins
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