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Summer may look quiet on campus, but higher ed folks know better. In this episode of The Pickup Meeting, Kevin and Brody dig into the myth of the “easy summer,” swap thoughts on orientation season, and reflect on the impact of the Adventures in Advising podcast as it heads toward its final episodes. They also tackle a timely question from higher ed: are students being asked to read less, and what does that mean for learning, engagement, and life after graduation? Toss in a few laughs, some classic Brody stories, and a top three list of the weirdest things left behind during residence hall move-out, and you’ve got an episode that is equal parts thoughtful and entertaining.

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From Record Store Day lines to baseball nostalgia to teaching that truly transforms, this episode of The Pickup Meeting has a little bit of everything. Kevin and Brody welcome Dr. Emily Jones of Illinois State University for a lively conversation about student learning, faculty growth, leadership, teamwork, and what it really means to help students feel seen. Along the way, they swap stories about college athletics, indoor plants, travel, and the kind of teaching that leaves a lasting mark. Add in Cardinals talk, stadium food rankings, and a lightning round, and you’ve got an fun filled episode!

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

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In this “Just Us” episode of The Pickup Meeting, Kevin and Brody bounce from Earth Day to Record Store Day to the very real question of how higher ed professionals survive the end-of-semester whirlwind. Along the way, they swap stories about walkable communities, vinyl lines at dawn, pin collecting, burnout, balance, and why staff sustainability deserves a bigger spotlight. It is thoughtful, funny, a little chaotic, and full of the kind of honest conversation that feels like catching up with colleagues who get it. Plus, they wrap things up by sharing their favorite parts of the end of the academic year.

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

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