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The Pickup MeetingEp. 12 - Michelle Pickett, Northern Illinois UniversitySend us a textBrody and Kevin are back to talk hot and cold weather, holiday traditions, and the magic of Mariah Carey season! They are then joined by Dr. Michelle Pickett, Director of the Academic Advising Center at Northern Illinois University, for a warm and insightful conversation about student success, leadership, and the power of genuine human connection in advising.Michelle shares her journey from advisor to university leader, the secrets behind building trust and belonging on a team, and why advising should never be transactional. Plus, the Christmas movie debate (yes...
2025-12-031h 00
The Pickup MeetingEp. 11 - Jon Mark Hall, University of Southern IndianaSend us a textGrab 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 g...
2025-11-211h 03
The Pickup MeetingEp. 10 - Chrissy Davis Jones, HACC Central Pennsylvania's Community CollegeSend us a textIn 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, le...
2025-11-1458 min
The Pickup MeetingEp. 9 - Bobby Gandu, Wichita State UniversitySend us a text🎙️ From Shocker Spirit to Innovation Nation — with Bobby GanduThis 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...
2025-11-071h 08
The Pickup MeetingEp. 8 - Isabelle Rena Langham, University of Tennessee KnoxvilleSend us a text🎙️ The Pickup Meeting: “From Songwriting Dreams to Student Success — A Conversation with Isabelle Langham”In this lively and laughter-filled episode, Brody and Kevin welcome the incredible Isabelle Rena Langham, Director of Advising and Technology Initiatives at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Isabelle shares her journey from aspiring songwriter to higher ed changemaker, revealing how she blends creativity, technology, and heart to empower students and teams alike.Expect plenty of laughs (yes, AirPods and cats make cameo appearances 🐱), bourbon recommendations 🥃, and insights on how to keep human connection...
2025-10-241h 03
The Pickup MeetingEp. 7 - Marsha Miller, NACADA & Kansas State UniversitySend us a text🎙️ “Advising Legends, Dogs, Donuts, and the Energizer Bunny: A Conversation with Marsha Miller”Get ready for an episode that’s part celebration, part storytelling, and all heart. 🎉 Brody Broshears and Kevin Thomas sit down with NACADA legend Marsha Miller, award-winning author, mentor, and self-proclaimed “genealogical adventurer.” From camping mishaps in the Utah snow to shaping the field of academic advising, Marsha shares decades of wisdom (and a few hilarious stories) that remind us why relationships and not robots, are at the heart of advising...
2025-10-1555 min
The Pickup MeetingEp. 6 - Jenny Bloom, Florida Atlantic UniversitySend us a textGet ready for a feel-good episode packed with wisdom, laughter, and a few surprise concert stories! 🎶 Brody and Kevin kick things off with their favorite music memories before welcoming the incredible Dr. Jenny Bloom from Florida Atlantic University, a true legend in higher education and co-founder of Appreciative Advising. From her unexpected journey into creating a global advising framework to her daily five-mile runs and porch-hour playlists, Jenny shares insights on connection, purpose, and the power of asking the right questions.Whether you’re a...
2025-10-101h 05
The Pickup MeetingEp. 5 - Todd Burrell, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignSend us a text⚾🍩 From Cardinals heartbreaks to donut debates, Kevin and Brody kick off this episode of The Pickup Meeting with laughter and plenty of sugar cravings. Then they’re joined by Todd Burrell, longtime admissions leader turned University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign regional rep, for a first-ever podcast appearance you won’t forget.Todd shares his journey as a first-gen student, his decades of leadership in admissions, and why saying yes to opportunities has shaped his career (and can shape yours, too). Along the way, you’ll hear about professional development wisdom, the quirks...
2025-10-011h 05
The Pickup MeetingEp. 4 - Ben Gross, Lipscomb UniversitySend us a textSaving thousands on haircuts, binge-buying vinyl, and interviewing one of higher ed’s most approachable leaders. This week, Brody and Kevin sit down with Ben Gross for a conversation that blends laughter, leadership, and life lessons. Dr. Gross is department chair, mentor, and self-proclaimed fried chicken enthusiast from Lipscomb University.From fandoms to navigating faculty-staff collaboration, embracing AI in pharmacy education, and even the eternal Coke vs. Pepsi debate (#NeverPepsi), this episode has it all. Plus, Ben shares what makes him a trusted leader and wh...
2025-09-171h 02
The Pickup MeetingEp. 3 - John Vasquez, University of MichiganSend us a textBrody and Kevin are back for Episode 3 with more bantering about podcast bloopers, international listeners (yes, even you, Croatia 👀), and the electric energy of a new academic year. This week, they’re joined by John Vasquez, freshly appointed Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Michigan.John shares his inspiring journey from first-gen student in cowboy boots and a bolo tie to national leader in advising and equity-driven student success. He gets real about life-changing (and life-saving) advising, building trust in new leade...
2025-09-0354 min
The Pickup MeetingEp. 2 - Dana Zahorik, Fox Valley Technical CollegeSend us a textTreehouses, thrift shops, and throwing firewood! In this not-so-filler second episode, Kevin and Brody are back! Join the fun as they welcome former NACADA President and advising superstar Dana Zahorik for a candid convo about leadership, community colleges, and why training and development should never just be about clicking through a handbook.Along the way, they tackle summer burnout, the thrill of fall on campus, and the which movies should never have had sequels. Dana shares her origin story, throws metaphorical (and literal) firewood, and...
2025-08-2059 min
The Pickup MeetingEp. 1 - Tara Stopfel Warden, University of CincinnatiSend us a textIn the premiere episode of The Pickup Meeting, Kevin Thomas and Brody Broshears kick off their long-awaited podcast adventure! Their first guest? The unstoppable Tara Stopfel Warden from the University of Cincinnati! Tara dives into the powerful work she's doing to strengthen partnerships, redefine student success, and lead with a culture of clarity, comfort, care, and connection. She also shares what keeps her inspired, how she avoids burnout, and why she'd ditch higher ed for an ice cream shop.Plus a lightning round of embarrassing...
2025-08-0657 min
Adventures in AdvisingAdventures Evolved: Emerging Voices & The Pickup Meeting - Adventures in AdvisingAfter five and a half years of building community and sharing best practices, Adventures in Advising is leveling up! In this special episode, we unveil two brand-new spinoff podcasts designed to broaden the conversation and amplify even more voices in higher education.🎧 Meet the hosts behind these new ventures:Bri Harvie, co-host of Emerging Voices, shares how the podcast spotlights the stories and journeys of NACADA’s Emerging Leaders Program participants—and why no two advising paths are alike.Kevin Thomas & Michael "Brody" Broshears, co-hosts of The Pickup Meeting, bring their administrative experti...
2025-07-2827 min
The Pickup MeetingThe Pickup Meeting Trailer!Send us a textIn this teaser trailer, meet your new favorite duo: Michael "Brody" Broshears and Kevin Thomas...best friends, higher ed pros, and unapologetic disruptors of the status quo. If you've ever entered into an unexpected hallway chat that left you inspired, challenged, or laughing way too hard... this is that, in podcast form. Sometimes, the best meetings aren’t on the calendar.The Pickup Meeting is a fresh spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast! Follow us...
2025-07-2200 min
Adventures in AdvisingNavigating Curious Minds: Unlocking Opportunities using AI - Adventures in AdvisingDr. Roy Magnuson, Director of Emerging Technologies for Instruction and Research at Illinois State University discusses the powerful opportunities of artificial intelligence and the sound approaches we can take as individuals and as a broader institution. How can we leverage AI to enhance the student/advisor relationships and are there avenues we are not considering with AI? Guest host is Michael 'Brody' Broshears, Illinois State University. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastAlso, subscribe t...
2024-12-1651 min
Adventures in AdvisingMelinda and Matt's Favorite Interviews from 2022 - Adventures in AdvisingEpisode 73 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available! Dr. Melinda Anderson and Matt Markin pick their favorite interviews from 2022! A variety of topics are discussed in this flashback episode: Intersecting identities, collaborations, non-transactional advising, appreciative Advising, advising administration, and more!In this episode you'll hear interviews with:Dr. Tim Cox - Lafayette CollegeGerron Scott - Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDr. Jennifer Bloom - Florida Atlantic UniversityDane Zdunowski - Jenzabar, formerly at Temple UniversityJosh Linerode ...
2022-12-193h 24
Adventures in AdvisingCoaching and Supervising Up - Adventures in AdvisingIn Episode 72 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, Matt turns over the interviewing duties to returning guest host Dr. Kevin Thomas from University of Central Arkansas. This episode's interview is with:Michael (Brody) Broshears - University of Southern Indiana2023 UKAT Conference information2023 NACADA Region Conference informationThe Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastCheck out and bookmark the Adventures in Advising website!Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!You ca...
2022-12-0554 min
Adventures in AdvisingThe Ripple Effect of Change - Adventures in AdvisingEpisode 61 of the Adventures in Advising podcast is now available! In this episode, we discuss: Advising administration, the great resignation, community college initiatives, NACADA Summer Institute, and advising after the pandemic.In this episode you'll hear interviews with:Dr. Cheri Souza - Stupski Foundation Michael (Brody) Broshears - University of Southern Indiana Dr. Melinda Anderson - NACADA Executive OfficeThank you to Dr. Kevin Thomas from University of Central Arkansas for guest hosting!Need that extra motivation t...
2022-06-202h 08