For the Greater Glory of Pod

Episode 6: Onward & Upward? Dave sits down with a panel of historians to examine JCU's past flirtation with making the jump to Division I athletics. It was a debate ... Read moreFor the Greater Glory of Pod – Season 3, Episode 6

Episode 5: Towers & Tunnels We look to confirm and debunk various aspects of the history and reality regarding the Grasselli Clock Tower and a “secret” tunnel system below campus. ... Read moreFor the Greater Glory of Pod – Season 3, Episode 5

Episode 4: The Haunting of East Hall During the Halloween season, Dave examines some documented experiences on the historic JCU campus that go beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding. ... Read moreFor the Greater Glory of Pod – Season 3, Episode 4

Episode 3: It's All Greek To Me Dave explores JCU's transition from local service fraternities and sororities to national and international ones in the late 1990's and early 2000's. You'll ... Read moreFor the Greater Glory of Pod – Season 3, Episode 3

Episode 2: The Presidents of 1937 On the heels of a JCU presidential inauguration, Dave explores notable past presidents of the University with a focus on the year 1937 when ... Read moreFor the Greater Glory of Pod – Season 3, Episode 2

Episode 1: The Rathskeller Dave assembles the founder, and several former student managers of the legendary on-campus bar to discuss community-building, life lessons, and famous patrons. Did Dan Marino, Steven ... Read moreFor the Greater Glory of Pod – Season 3, Episode 1

For The Greater Glory of Pod is back for a third season. Find out what's in store as we continue to explore the traditions, legends, and lore of JCU through ... Read moreFor the Greater Glory of Pod – Season 3 Teaser

Episode 7: 2020 Year in Review Dave and Chelsea are joined by Spencer to look back on the year that was and discuss the memorable moments, key takeaways, and plans ... Read moreFor the Greater Glory of Pod – Season 2, Episode 7

Episode 6: A Christmas Carroll Dave and Chelsea sit down with special guests to explore the origins of JCU’s most cherished holiday tradition

Episode 5: A Dean For Others Dave and Chelsea explore the life and impact of the late Joe Farrell, former Dean of Students at JCU. A series of emotional interviews provides a backdrop for several enduring themes from a different era of student life. Learn how this giant of a man lived the mission in […]

Episode 4: Dear Alma Mater, We’re All For You Just weeks before his untimely passing to cancer, longtime sports information director Chris Wenzler ‘90 spoke with Dave and Spencer to share his musings on the past 100 years of JCU Athletics and a few of his favorite stories. This would be the final interview of […]

Episode 3: The Legacy of Dewey Dave and Chelsea take us through the short but impactful life of Andrew “Dewey” McCarthy ’81 and how his legacy carries on decades later through his extended JCU family. We interview Dewey’s mother and sister from their home in Boston as well as two of his closest friends who […]

Episode 2: The Lion, The Yams and Pumpkin Pie University historian Laurene DiCillo ’87 joins us to explore the lore of The Lion of JCU, debunking myths and setting the record straight on this unique, campus fixture. In the second half, Dave interviews anxious and hungry students waiting hours in line for a November tradition […]

Episode 1: Unprecedented Times Dave and Chelsea open Season 2 with an in-the-moment reflection on the COVID-19 Pandemic and end the show with moving testimonials from members of the Class of 1964 depicting where they were on campus when they learned JFK had been assassinated.

Episode 6: The Onion of JCU Joe Miller ’59 joins Dave and Chelsea to explore the legend of Harry Gauzman. Enrolled in classes at JCU and even writing articles in the Carroll News, was Harry Gauzman an actual student at Carroll? Join us to find out.

Episode 5: A Road Less Traveled Dave sits down with Rafeale Gibson ’05 to explore his experience as a first generation college student at John Carroll and how self-determination and the University community guided him through his journey to graduation.

Episode 4: Service with Others – Part 2 of 2 Part two of a two-part series about service at JCU. From Labre to Carroll Ballers and everything in between, Chelsea and Dave chat with John Scarano, Sr. Katherine Feely and Peggy Finucane about the role service plays in the lives of today’s John Carroll students.

Episode 4: Service for Others – Part 1 of 2 Part one of a two-part series about service at JCU. University Archivist, Laurene DiCillo ’87 highlights how service at John Carroll has played a significant role in the history and mission of the university over the last few decades, including the Sodality Club and service […]

Episode 3: March Madness – Part 2 of 2 Part two of a two-part series. From a live rendition of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, to cameos of the stadium announcer for Cleveland Cavalier’s games, JCU Men’s Basketball games were the hot place to be in Cleveland during the 1980’s. Dave sits down with Coach Tim Baab, […]

Episode 3: March Madness – Part 1 of 2 Part one of a two-part series. From a live rendition of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, to cameos of the stadium announcer for Cleveland Cavalier’s games, JCU Men’s Basketball games were the hot place to be in Cleveland during the 1980’s. Dave sits down with Coach Tim Baab, […]

Episode 2: L-O-V-E at JCU University Archivist, Laurene DiCillo ’87 joins the episode to discuss the history of love at John Carroll, including betrothal ceremonies that occurred at the Beaudry Shrine. Then, Dave and Chelsea read alumni-submitted stories of their love on campus as they highlight what is lovingly known as, Carroll Couples.

Episode 1: A Glorious Introduction The JCU Office of Alumni Relations is excited to present “For the Greater Glory of Pod,” the Official Podcast for John Carroll Alumni.  In this opening episode, Dave and Chelsea sit down with University Archivist, Laurene DiCillo ’87, Joe Miller ’59 and Pete Bernardo ’67, to discuss the intention of […]

John Carroll Almni Relations brings you the JCU inspired podcast, For the Greater Glory of Pod!