ChopTalk Podcast

In this episode of ChopTalk, we sit down with Will Bell ('27)and OJ Son ('25), two of the Founding Fathers of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Georgia. From vision to reality, they share what it was like to build a Chapter from scratch—navigating uncertainty, establishing culture, and laying a foundation that would outlast them.Hear how they overcame challenges, rallied a group of diverse men, and stayed committed to values that made the experience more than just starting a fraternity—it was about starting a legacy. This is a powerful story of leadership, risk, and Brotherhood in its purest form.

In this episode, we're joined by Keith Stubblebine, Expansion Manager, and Elliot Davidson, Expansion Development Specialist, to dive into what it truly means to be a Founding Father of Lambda Chi. From the first conversations on campus to building a chapter from the ground up, Keith and Elliot share what the journey looks like — the challenges, the wins, and the lasting impact. Whether you're a student considering joining a new chapter or an alumnus curious about how Lambda Chi is growing, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how tradition meets innovation in the expansion process.

In this episode, we dive into Lambda Chi Alpha's impactful partnership with the American Red Cross. Join us as we speak with Tracy Crooks, Biomedical National Partnership Manager, about how this collaboration is equipping Brothers with life-saving skills through CPR/AED training and service opportunities.Whether you're an undergraduate, alumnus, or advisor, this episode highlights how service and leadership come together in meaningful ways through our Brotherhood.

Welcome to Lunch & Learn - Level Up Your Career! In this episode, we spoke with Bryce Murray (UC-San Diego, '08) Principal at HoganTaylor Talent. We focused on interviews and how to set yourself up for success. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this video will give you the tools to elevate your career to the next level.

In this epsiode, Avery Baker (Lycoming College, '18) share the "why" behind his continuous whole blood and platelet donations to the American Red Cross. In January 2025, Baker was acknowledge for his commitment and his lifetime donation of over 10 gallons of blood.Use this link to find a drive near you: https://support.redcrossblood.org/webApp/sponsorWebApp?id=@k5fDjbdkiA6%2BnQ/GsLKbAQ%3D%3D&org=5774815389291

In this episode, we talked to four members of the International Zeta Advisory Council (IZAC) about the functions of the council, their roles and what they've learned so far.

"Lunch & Learn: Level Up Your Career" is a new series on the Lambda Chi LinkedIn page where we cover professional and career-focused topics. In this episode, we spoke to Chase Simpson (Memphis, 2010) the Senior Director of Global Early Careers at the Coca-Cola Company. We dove into essential resume and cover letter tips to help you stand out in today's competitive job market. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this video will give you the tools to elevate your career to the next level.

CHOPTALK IS BACK!!! In the face of a crisis, you are left with two options: fight or run away. What would you do? When Brother Geoffrey Dochat (University of Maryland, College Park, ‘25) was hit with the suspension of 37 Greek Organizations as the Interfraternity Council (IFC) President, he knew he had to do something. He had to be a leader.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/support

In the conclusion of our three-part series with Dr. Anthony Bradley, we talk through Lambda Chi Academy and how it will add meaning to membership. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/support

We continue our conversation with Dr. Anthony Bradley and CEO Troy Medley where we discuss the current landscape of higher education and why values-based fraternities are needed now more than ever. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/support

Join Taylor and Mike as they start the conversation with Dr. Anthony Bradley to talk about why men need fraternities in the first part of this three-part series. Dr. Anthony Bradley was most recently professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King's College, Theologian-In-Residence at Redeemer Presbyterian Church—Lincoln Square, and now serves as a distinguished research fellow at The Acton Institute and Research Professor of Interdisciplinary and Theological Studies at Kuyper College. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/support

Lambda Chi Alpha is more than just a name: It's a home, a place of belonging, and a badge of honor. But it's important to acknowledge where we have come from and take inventory on how we can continue to respect all our Brothers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/support

Just like your journey through Lambda Chi Alpha, mental health is an ever-evolving, ever-growing journey. To celebrate the end of Mental Health Awareness Month and the start of Men's Health Month, our ChopTalk crew checked in with Movember to see how we can continue to make strides for our Brothers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/choptalk/support

Go around the horn on what's happening in Lambda Chi Alpha as we talk to Chief Innovation Officer Doug Derringer, Chief Operating Officer Justin Fisher, Chief Technology Officer Mike Covert, and Chief Executive Officer Troy Medley. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

What do you want to remember from your undergraduate career? If you have already graduated, what stands out to you most? Was it your time in the classroom or those experiences you had during your extracurricular activities? Dr. James Bridgeforth (Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and ExperienceVT at Virginia Tech University) joins the ChopTalk crew to talk about the importance of getting involved at a campus level and how that can positively impact your life for years to come. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

Fasten your seatbelts and make sure your tray table is in the upright position for this chat about all things travel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

Join us as we chat with IBM Innovation Studio Lead (Austin, Texas and Sao Paulo, Brazil) and Wabash alumnus Rob Shook about the importance of investing in yourself and how the new Leadership Skills Certification Academy can help our members do just that. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

Like the symbol of the cross & crescent, we must remind ourselves to be ever-growing. Our latest guest on ChopTalk, Henry Schuck (CEO and Founder of ZoomInfo) reminds us of this when talking about investing back in yourself both personally and professionally. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

Today, we talk to our CEO - Troy Medley, COO - Justin Fisher and CGO - Doug Derringer to get a look from where Lambda Chi Alpha has come in the last 24 months and what the outlook for the future of Lambda Chi Alpha is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

In this episode we're here to recognize all of our incredible High Alphas and the hard work they do every day! Hear some great stories from two of our current chapter leaders in the second part of our ChopTalk series, Stories from the Gavel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

What's the story behind the 'stache with Movember you might be asking? Listen in to our special edition of ChopTalk where we are joined by Movember US Country Director Mark Hedstrom and alumni member Cruz Oxenreider to chat about vulnerability, mental health and everything in between. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

To celebrate our fearless leaders, take a listen to the first of our three-part series, Stories from the Gavel, where we dive into what it means to be High Alpha --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

Hold onto your hats, goblins and ghouls. It's Spooky Season! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

Which slice will win the Battle of the 'Za? Find out as we test four favorite brands. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

Join us as we chat with Director of Health & Wellness Jessie Ashton about the important research the Office of Administration is conducting to better support our members' sense of belonging and how we can avoid hazing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

Today we talk to our CEO - Troy Medley, COO - Justin Fisher and CGO - Doug Derringer to get a look from where Lambda Chi Alpha has come in the last 24 months and what the outlook for the future of Lambda Chi Alpha is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

Join us on this very special ChopTalk episode as we catch up with Brother Brandt McCartney (TCU, '21). Since the tragic death of his older brother, McCartney has been working tirelessly to champion the importance of talking about mental health through his program to celebrate his brother, The 38 Challenge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Director of Expansion Chris Pockette, Training Specialist Olivia Fitchett and Ian Carroll, High Delta at Butler University. With the fall semester right around the corner, we are diving into what the 365-day recruitment model looks like and how you can intentionally build relationships through your recruitment efforts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Lambda Chi Member and Manager of Partnerships at SoFi, Jon Harold and SoFi Sr. Manager of Financial Planning, Brian Walsh. Jon and Brian are here to educate us on what it means to be "financially healthy" and the importance of creating good habits while in college. You'll also learn how our members can use the SoFi at Work Dashboard to access all of the benefits SoFi has to offer through our partnership. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Lambda Chi Board Member, Dr. Fred Kam and Curriculum Coordinator, Taylor Krivas. To continue our celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are chatting about the overlap between mental and physical health and the important role your Brothers can play in your journey. In addition, we talk about what it means to be vulnerable and the role Lambda Chi plays in this. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Lambda Chi General Counsel, Lynn Chipperfield. As a dedicated volunteer and member of Lambda Chi, Lynn takes us through what the Fraternity has meant to him through the years. We also dive into how the laws of the fraternity are structured and the importance of active participation at General Assembly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

We are back! After a year long hiatus, we have returned with recurring guest, Dr. Lou Profeta. Dr. Profeta joins us to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact that it had and continues to have on medicine, and the long-term effects that it may have on today's youth. He also explains the importance of herd immunity and what our members can do right now to help their communities bounce back. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/choptalk/support

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by representatives from Feeding America and our local Feeding America affiliated food bank, Gleaners. We talk about our Feeding America partnership and everything that our men need to know about the fight to end hunger across the world. Tune in to hear about the impact you can whether you're in the United States or Canada!

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Annie Forrest, Engagement Manager for the One Love Foundation. Annie joins us to talk about our brand new partnership with the One Love Foundation. This is an exciting partnership for all involved and we are excited for the opportunities ahead.

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by Blaine Ayers, Vice President of James R. Favor & Company, and Alyssa Gilles, Director of Learning Outcomes for Lambda Chi Alpha. Blaine joins us to discuss recent development regarding hazing laws in Texas, Florida, and Louisiana. Alyssa joins us to share valuable insight from the Lambda Chi perspective. We discuss some of the new changes within these states and what those changes mean for us, our members, and Greek Life as a whole.

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, Mike does a solo show to discuss his journey with Mental Health and share about some of the stigmas he has faced. He gives his experiences and implores members to be there for their loved ones in times of need. Please take caution when listening as some of the issues discussed could be triggering or difficult for those with lived experience.

On this episode of the ChopTalk podcast, we are joined by our CEO, Troy Medley. Troy joins us to make a special announcement about our new partnership with OmegaFi. As part of this partnership we are adopting a full suite of tools that will benefit each of our undergraduate members and officers. Join us as we discuss the platform and acknowledge a number of questions that you may have about this partnership.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by former Associate Director of Expansion, Chris Buck. Chris spent 5 years working at IHQ in a variety of roles, and currently working for TechniPhi. He joins us to talk about some of the experiences that he has had and shares insight on what it means to show personal courage.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we have a special guest, our new CEO, Troy Medley! Troy is still in his first 3 months as CEO and we take this time let him introduce himself to our listeners and get to know him a little more. In addition to getting to know Troy, we discuss his views on Service & Stewardship and even the importance of being a Servant Leader.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Kevin Carey. Kevin is the Director of Student Involvement at Illinois Wesleyan University and has been working in Higher Education for nearly 8 years. Because of his experience with college students, Kevin joins us to talk about respect. Respect can take many forms and we are taking time to talk about the importance of recognizing them. Additionally, Kevin shares his thoughts about the positive impacts of disrespect.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by the Immediate Past Chair of the Educational Foundation, Chris Meyer. Chris joins us to talk about his undergraduate experience and what drove him to continue to be loyal to Lambda Chi as an alumnus. We also discuss different ways to remain loyal and the impact of even minor involvement through time, talent, and/or treasure.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we turned 1 year old! To celebrate this we have a laid back episode that covers a variety of topics. We talk about Crossbows, Tiramisu, Will Ferrell, and Rocky Road Ice Cream. Join us in celebrating our first year and many more to come!

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Amy Cirbus to talk about Anxiety. Amy has worked as a Counseling Psychologist for over 15 years across three states and numerous demographics in both public agencies and private practice. Amy joins us to talk about anxiety, what it is, and the role that it can play in the life of a college student. In addition, we talk about the role that Greek Life can play both positive and negative, and how men of Lambda Chi Alpha can overcome those negatives.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Ross Szabo, CEO of the Human Power Project and author of Behind Happy Faces: Taking Charge of Your Mental Health. As a mental health activist, Szabo has spent over half of his life finding ways to make mental health approachable for everyone, using his own personal story. Ross shares his story with us and explains how to make challenging mental health messages relevant within our organization.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Brett Gauger, a Social Media Strategist at the Asher Agency in Fort Wayne, IND. Brett joins us to discuss networking best practices and tools to build your resume. During this conversation we talk about how to leverage our connections in ways that help us build a professional database. Additionally, he shares his experience with networking in a social media generation.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Alain Peralt of the Sigma-Beta Zeta at St. Mary's University in Texas. Alain is the current High Sigma, a Resident Assistant, and a member of the St. Mary's Men's Soccer Team. This summer he is also playing for the Corpus Christi FC, part of the USL. He joins us to talk about time management and about various tips for effectively balancing the different responsibilities of collegiate students.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Cindy Pierce, a social sexuality educator, and author. She uses comic storytelling and years of research to engage audiences with her message about making healthy choices and navigating cultural pressures. Cindy joins us to talk about sexual relationships while in college and some of the stereotypes and misconceptions that college-aged men have in relation to being intimate.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Brother Peter Yobo (USC '12) to talk about the stigma of toxic masculinity. We talk about everything from what our notions of masculinity were to what they are now. We also dive into the role that Lambda Chi (and Greek Life in general) can play in breaking down those stereotypes and misconceptions about what it means to be a "man".

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Associate Director of Chapter Services, Nathan Schultz, as well as Director of Communications, Tad Lichtenauer. Nathan and Tad join us as we continue the "Motivating the Middle" conversation and apply it to being a supervisor, manager, and chapter leader. We talk about everything ranging from micromanagement to enabling others to explore their roles in ways that have not yet been done.

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by renowned speaker and author, T.J. Sullivan. Sullivan, a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, has spoken to more than three million college students. Join us as we talk with T.J. about his award-winning book, Motivating the Middle. We talked about his concept of the three levels of membership and the importance of how to utilize each member to their maximum potential. Listen for your chance to win a free signed copy of the book!

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by recurring guest, Brandan Bonds. Brandan joins us as we talk all things food. We talk regional staples, dessert, late-night meals, and everything in between.