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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
  • My Toughest Battle: A Soldier’s Lifelong Struggle with Polio
    Apr 25 2025

    In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Maj. Gen. Bill Matz, U.S. Army (Ret.) (Gettysburg 1961), who shares his inspiring life story as a boy stricken with polio who, through persistence, overcame childhood paralysis and achieved a highly decorated 30-year career in the U.S. Army. He also discusses his new book, “My Toughest Battle: A Soldier’s Lifelong Struggle with Polio.”

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

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    39 mins
  • Brotherhood & Business: A Journey of Leadership & Impact
    Apr 14 2025

    In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Cameron Haring (Miami 2004), who discusses how his entrepreneurial spirit led him back to his hometown of Mansfield, Ohio to make an impact on his community. He eventually purchased DECA Manufacturing, where he currently serves as president.

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

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    31 mins
  • Venture Capital: Helping People Achieve Their Dreams
    Mar 28 2025

    In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Bill Kaiser (MIT 1977), who had a 30-year career in venture capital, a field he describes as “exciting, risky and really fun.” He found reward in helping entrepreneurs take advantage of opportunities created by the waves of change in technology. In addition to many interesting stories, he provides a basic knowledge of venture capital and the role it plays in the economy.

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

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    30 mins

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