The TKE Nation Podcast

New hosts - TKE & Foundation CEO Donald E. Aldrich and Director of Health & Education Joey Kryzwonos re-launch the TKE Nation Podcast in grand fashion. The reboot focuses conversation around education, inspiration and entertainment. In this episode, the new hosts give leadership insights, personal growth stories and beyond.

Have you ever asked yourself "How did I get here?" Well, so has Frater Brian Montgomery (Gamma-Upsilon, University of Texas – Austin) in his many adventures. Alex and Donnie ask Brian questions ranging from how he became a member of TKE to his close ties to the presidential Bush family, which includes being there when President George W. Bush threw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. With his high value of our brotherhood, our Fraternity and so many stories in between, you won't want to miss this episode featuring this past Grand Council member!

Join Alex and Chief Risk Officer Greg Roskopf (Zeta-Zeta, Wisconsin-Milwaukee) as they take an episode to break down the Risk Management Fee. The RMF is undergoing a revamp to its calculation, and it will be based more on a chapter's risk exposure to the overall fraternity. Similarly, chapters will be able to shave off dollars from their total fee by event participation, Key Results Area Score and eCompliance completion. These changes will happen gradually, so listen in on this episode to see what that looks like.

Donnie and Alex bring Steven Farag, Co-Founder of Campus Ink, on this episode to delve into the journey that brought him and Campus Ink to where they're at today, including as partners of TKE! Steven's journey started right out of college after he had gone viral for a David Scalabrine themed shirt. He soon took to business and continued growing and growing, and after admittedly many mistakes along the way, Steven and his team surpassed countless checkpoints for the company. Listen in on this episode for real advice on entrepreneurship and maybe even how to score a billionaire business partner!

Alex interviews collegiate member Quady Adams (Tau-Theta, Fairleigh Dickinson) as an engaged member who has made a difference. In getting to know Quady, he shares what he found attractive about TKE, how he has grown to be confident and motivated and what inspired him to create the Diverse Student Union on his campus. Alex keys into the fact that Quady is a highly compassionate person, and Quady is vulnerable in saying that caring for his siblings in a challenging household helped push him to where he is now. Listen to this episode to learn Quady's story and give a platform to another member for Black History Month!

Frater Kobina Intsiful (Zeta-Zeta, Wisconsin-Milwaukee) joins Alex this week on the TKE Nation Podcast to talk about his story, his role on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and Black History Month. Kobina grew up in Ghana, West Africa before moving to Wisconsin as a child, and when it came to joining TKE, he saw that belonging was an important feeling. What that feeling of belonging means to him and how he has changed from trying to fit in to loving his identity is all shared on this valuable episode!

We start the first interview of the year with none other than the Venerable Grand Prytanis himself, Ted W. Bereswill (Gamma-Upsilon, University of Texas at Austin). Donnie and Alex spend their time getting to know his story, his motivations and his goals. As you'll see, Frater Bereswill has a commitment to our members, giving back and the Fraternity. With men like him leading the way, it's easy to see the quality and character that a Teke embodies and where our brotherhood will go!

We come back from the break with a little tribute to Founders' Day 2022: "As they sat at 504 East Locust Street on a cold Tuesday night, Settles, Truitt, McNutt, Atkinson and Mayer set out to create a fraternity that was different than others in their time... Today, on our 123rd Founders' Day and throughout 2022, I encourage you to engage with TKE's 1-2-3 - Connect, Celebrate and Contribute. Connect today with the Fraternity on MyTKE.org. Celebrate with your fellow Fraters by sharing on social media the memories of your fraternal experience using #IAMTKE. And contribute to Life Loyal Teke to help impact the future of Tau Kappa Epsilon at TKE.org/LLT. Your engagement in Tau Kappa Epsilon will help to define our future. For us to achieve what our Founders set out to accomplish, the Fraternity For Life needs you. Will you answer the call?"

This year's final episode of the TKE Nation Podcast is a grand review of Donnie and Alex's favorite moments and memories throughout Season 2 this year. So, if you need to hear some of the best recommendations of episodes to go back and listen to, this is the episode for you! To our listeners, thank you, happy holidays, and we'll see you next year. Side note... If you're an underwater welding Teke, can you connect with Donnie? We want to see something...

Donnie and Alex are taking a little break this week, and they will be back next week for the last episode of the year! We are glad to have you all follow along, and as always, thank you for subscribing, rating and sharing the show with your fellow Fraters and friends. Be sure to catch up with the last episode and the bonus release last week!

For this bonus episode of the TKE Nation Podcast, join Alex Swenson, Nick Kimble, and Zach Scott for a conversation on deferred recruitment and what that could mean for your goals. Some topics of discussion include strategies and tactics for recruiting second-semester freshmen, using the time remaining before the holidays to prepare for spring rush, establishing buy-in from the full chapter as you meet your recruitment goals. This recording was originally recorded as a webinar, so there may be times that you hear an audience addressed.

Donnie and Alex interview Brad Rateike (Rho-Upsilon, Franklin) this week on the podcast, and there are stories galore. To name just a few accomplishments, Brad has worked in the White House as the Director of Cabinet Communications; was Deputy Press Secretary and Policy Director for Mitch Daniels, former Governor of Indiana; and was named an Indianapolis Business Journal Forty under 40 in 2020. The humbling part of this interview is that Brad ties a lot of his experiences to what he learned during his years as an collegiate. Some takeaways are try not to burn your bridges and always keep in touch!

Reunited, and it feels so good! It's been a couple episodes since Donnie and Alex have been together chatting on an episode. They spend their time on this episode reviewing Donnie's thoughts on the most recent news in TKE Nation, like the changes on the Grand Council and the upcoming Regional Leadership Conferences. They also spend time recapping what they're watching in sports and good news in recruitment. Lastly, If you haven't seen, check out the ways to save money on RLC registration at TKE.org/RLC!

There are certain recruitment principles that can be applied to every chapter across TKE Nation, and Alex Swenson is out to prove it. This week, Alex interviews Beta-Lambda members Josh Elliott, Jack Whatley and Bo Borden at Auburn University with a reported 46 new candidates this semester. How early did they start planning? What issues did they run into along the way? How does the chapter feel their brotherhood stands with so many new members? All of this and more is answered, as well as how it can benefit you too, on this episode of the TKE Nation Podcast!

Swenson takes the steering wheel solo this week as he recaps the current standings of TKE Nation's highest recruiters. What makes a top recruiting chapter so exciting? It means they've gotten their routine and process honed in on their campus. Although your campus may be different, the processes and preparations can be applied anywhere. Follow up in the coming weeks as the TKE Nation Podcast explores these all-star processes with all-star chapters. You can check out the current standings at TKE.org/Chapter-Rankings under the Recruitment Poll tab.

Relive stories with the legendary Bruce Melchert (Beta-Theta, Missouri - Columbia) in this episode of the TKE Nation Podcast. Donnie and Alex sit down in the northeast and listen to the great past of Bruce, such as the most influential people he's met in his time with TKE, the time when many of the men on staff were drafted, or when TKE HQ was in Kansas City. Why'd we move to Indianapolis, you ask? Bruce has the answer! It's an honor to converse with someone who has influenced the trajectory of our Fraternity and continues to do so today, so don't miss out!

This episode, Alex introduces his friend and fellow Leadership Academy graduate Drew Frizzell (Delta-Lambda, Central Missouri) to the TKE Nation Podcast. Drew has an interesting and untraditional journey that led him to TKE and beyond, and even Alex learns new things about Drew's past. From inspirational stories, to being a great friend, alumni and mentor, this episode holds a lot of lessons between two friends.

This week, Donnie and Alex make their way to California for a couple of visits and a podcast recording. TKE Foundation Vice Chairman of External Affairs, Frater David Bohline (Beta-Sigma, Southern California), played host to the hosts and welcomed the TKE Nation Podcast to his home for this special episode.

Recorded live at the Charles R. Walgreen Jr. TKE Leadership Academy, this is a guest-packed episode! If you have ever wanted to learn more about TKE's premier leadership program, then this is for you. So strap in as we hear from graduates and facilitators alike. And Alex wants to remind you all not to forget—In the annual collegiates vs. facilitators basketball games, the facilitators brought the heat against their much younger opponents. Eight games and eight wins. He seems pretty pleased with this.

The TKE Nation Podcast is shifting our release schedule to every two weeks for the foreseeable future. With that said, Donnie and Alex will be recording an episode live next week at the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. TKE Leadership Academy. This is the first time we've recorded an episode live at an event. We can't wait to work with Fraters at Academy to advance our mission and to help reach our potential for this academic year.

Curious about being a Digital Nomad? Can't get enough conversations about the future of work? Want some hot takes on the Olympics? This episode is for you! We are talking to Frater Kenny Soto (Kappa-Sigma, City College of New York), who is currently based out of South Africa and shares his experience living the remote work lifestyle. Kenny is a digital marketer, writer and all-around motivated learner. Check out KennySoto.com for more of his work, or head over to TKE.org and search for him to see the articles he has contributed to TKE.

Donnie and Alex are taking a little break this week as the TKE Professional Staff gears up for the Charles R. Walgreen Jr. TKE Leadership Academy. We are glad to have you all follow along, and as always, thank you for subscribing, rating and sharing the show with your fellow Fraters and friends. Be sure to catch up with us on social media to let us know what you'd like us to talk about next! TKE on Social Media: TKE.org/Social Information about TKE Leadership Academy: TKE.org/TKELA

This week Donnie and Alex catch up on the last two weeks, talk a little sports, and are joined by Professional Staff Member and occasional guest host on the Podcast, Frater Santos Lara. Santos may be a show veteran, but this is his first time in the interview hot seat. So join us in learning about this five-year staff veteran. From a recent backpacking trip in Yellowstone to countless visits to TKE chapters over the last half a decade - join the conversation and be sure to give Santos a shout on social media.

Fresh off the peak of Mount Everest, Frater Andrew Hughes is back! Frater Hughes (Chi, Washington) recently summited Mount Everest, achieving a goal many years in the making. We talk with him about the toll an endeavor like this can take on you and the highs and lows of pushing yourself to reach new heights. If you need a dose of inspiration to motivate you to reach your goals, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, we dispel some myths about working for a greek life organization and discuss how to prepare to set yourself up for future success. And, hot off the presses! RLC dates and locations have been announced! Donnie and Alex give you the details. Our guest this week is collegiate Frater Connor Nickerson. Conner joins us from the Sigma-Kappa chapter (Merrimack) to share his experience as a member of the LGBTQ community. June is Pride month and represents an opportunity to reflect and support our members in the LGBTQ community. And though the month is ending, we encourage TKE Nation to continue to support your fellow Fraters and their communities year-round.

Ever wonder what it's like to sit in the room with Donnie and Alex? This is the episode for you. Join us as they spend some time catching up, discussing current events, talking sports, fraternity news and the recent sports-related fighting. Spoiler: Don't fight. Be Nice.

Last June, the TKE Nation Podcast asked four Fraters from different places in their TKE journey to share their story as part of our unique Esteem Discussion Series. We are again joined by Mark Romig, Erich Ploog, Keyeon Pitts and TJ Morgan for a panel discussion on what has changed in a year, what they hope for in the future and an honest conversation about what the values of TKE mean, and how they can be applied in today's society.

Frater Edmund C. Moy (Lambda, Wisconsin) joins us on the show again. Frater Moy served from 2007 to 2013 on the Grand Council and is a Past Grand Prytanis. Professionally, Frater Moy served as Special Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel under the George W. Bush administration, and he was the 38th Director of the United States Mint. Join the conversation as we learn about Ed's TKE story, career journey, and, of course, Swenson slips in a few cryptocurrency questions.

We are joined by Grand Grammateus Frater Ryan Vescio (Rho-Omega, South Carolina) who serves as the chairman of TKE's Strategic Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. As Pride month begins, Frater Vescio shares the work which the DEI committee has done over the last year.

We are joined by Frater Dr. Gerald Opthof (Rho-Zeta, Montclair State) from the Opthof Center for Psychotherapy in New Jersey. As we wrap up mental health awareness month, Dr. Opthof talks about the stigma of mental health as men and how important it is to be open and honest.

We are joined once again by Collegiate Advisory Committee Chairman Cole Conner. He is a graduating senior majoring in sports management with minors in business administration, sales and entrepreneurship. While at Epsilon-Omicron, he has served as Epiprytanis, Rush Chair and Fundraising Chair, and received the honors of Top TEKE, Top New Member, Top Recruiter and Top Fundraiser. In this episode, he shares his experience in TKE, his chapter, life lessons and talks career stauts as he begins the transition from collegiate to alumnus. :58 Bring The Sunshine 1:40 Tony Robbins, You Free? 2:00 Indy 500 101 (It's kind of a big deal in Indiana.) 8:21 What Are You Reading? 16:24 Rule Of Three (Food for the win.) 18:30 Where In The World Is Zach Scott 21:00 Whataburger For Lunch In Indianapolis? 22:00 A Thunderous Roar 27:00 Recruitment, Risk, Ritual, Retainment, Resourcefulness 28:00 Welcome Back Cole Conner 29:30 Sitting In For Donnie 31:00 Perspectives 33:20 TKE Isn't A Magic Wand 36:00 Are You Okay With Being Okay? 37:01 Epsilon-Omicron - Doing Big Things 39:10 Mouthpiece For "Nationals" 42:30 I'd Like To Thank... 44:00 With Whom Do You Surround Yourself? 48:30 What Qualifications Do You Have? 49:00 That Is Not How You Do That... (Ritual mix-ups.) 55:30 Closing Thoughts (Go ahead and hit Alex up.)

Dr. Richard Halgin (Epsilon-Delta, Massachusetts) has been guiding the men of the Epsilon-Delta Chapter since 2016 and is joining us for the first time on the TKE Nation Podcast as we talk Mental Health Awareness Month. At the University of Massachusetts, he is a Professor Emeritus of psychology, works with athletes/teams, and has recently become the Epsilon-Delta Chapter Advisor. 2:30 Recapping Frater Andrew Hughes 4:00 Donnie Dabbles In Reddit 9:30 Mental Health Awareness Month 14:00 Alex Makes Some Bold NFL Claims 18:00 There Will Be Fantasy Football Talk - Be Ready 19:00 Rule Of Three (Three most impressive physical accomplishments in honor of Frater Hughes accomplishments) 22:00 Marathon Updates 23:00 TKE Corner (The fiscal year is only three weeks away!) 24:00 Where In The World Is Zach Scott (Not on Mount Everest.) 29:01 Elevate Your Game 30:50 How To Stay Organized 33:30 Dr. Richard Halgin 36:00 Taking Care Of Yourself 40:00 Why Choose This Career? 41:40 How Has Honorary Membership Impacted 42:00 Allowing Vulnerability 44:10 How to Help Each Other 48:50 Swagger, Confidence or Arrogance 50:00 Isolation And Support Systems 57:00 Mental Health For The Mental Health Professional 1:03:00 Make Your Bed 1:06:00 A Flashlight To The Brain 1:08:01 Closing Thoughts 1:05:05 Just Kidding - DogeCoin Check In

Join us for a very special episode interviewing Frater Andrew Hughes from Mount Everest Base Camp! Frater Hughes (Chi, Washington) is currently making his second attempt to summit Mount Everest. This attempt is nearly two years from the 2019 season when he fell just short of the summit after coming down with pneumonia during his summit rotation. At that time, he was evacuated by helicopter from 21,500 feet to a Kathmandu Hospital for recovery. This year he will be attempting the seldom accomplished 8000M+ double. First, climbing Everest and completing the Seven Summits, a feat roughly around only 400 people have ever accomplished, and then reaching the summit of Lhotse within 24 hours, which is the 4th highest mountain in the world—this has been achieved by only around 40 people. Additionally, he will be attempting two altitude-related Guinness World Records. To wish him well or follow along on Frater Hughes' Everest / Lhotse Expedition, follow him on Instagram (@andrew_i_hughes). Visit TKE.org/Everest for links and to follow along on his climb. :55 Andrew Hughes Recorded Live At Mount Everest Base Camp 1:50 Insanely Impressive Accomplishments 2:45 What Is The Explorer's Grand Slam? (Hint: It's very exclusive.) 3:42 How Do You Prepare For These Feats? 5:20 The TKE Connection 7:30 Pursue Your Passion; Opportunities Present Themselves 9:00 Everest Expedition Logistics (Two months of pushing human limits.) 11:00 In The Death Zone For Four Days 14:30 Tackling Everest For The Second Time 16:14 Back To Back On The Worlds Largest Peaks 17:35 Trench Foot, Frost Bite, Hypothermia (Antarctica is relentless.) 18:00 Altitude Is The Great Equalizer 18:21 The Impact Of COVID-19 20:00 Rapid Fire Questions 20:37 Favorite Place in All The World? 21:00 Humbled in Antarctica, Among Other Places 22:00 Spiritual Experience 24:00 Why Pro Athletes Cry 25:00 Finding Communities 26:15 New World Records On The Horizon

This week we're joined by young alumnus A.J. Eckstein (Beta-Sigma, Southern California) and Henry Gao (Beta-Sigma, Southern California). In 2020, A.J. and Henry launched a start-up called the Career Coaching Company. Most recently, CC launched the Final Round Podcast. Have you ever wondered why only a few people get past the final round interview and land the job? Their show will tell you how. Our show will tell you why you should listen. Check out the Podcast at CareerCoachingCompany.com//Podcast 5:30 Frater Travon Free Wins Oscar 6:30 Celebrate The Little Wins 9:00 Be Positive 12:48 Alex Is Tackling The Monumental Marathon 16:00 How Do You Pronounce Integral? 18:00 Rule Of Three 20:30 The Funnier Version Of A Motivational Speaker 22:30 Breakfast & Barbecue 23:30 TKE Corner (Volunteer Month) 25:06 Where In the World Is Zach Scott 26:00 Initiation In Miami (University of Miami Colony updates) 27:33 Joining A Colony VS A Chapter 32:00 A.J. Eckstein, Henry Gao (Beta-Sigma Chapter and the Career Coaching Company) 34:00 What Is The Career Coaching Company? 36:20 The Final Round Podcast 42:45 Connections And Networking 45:00 The Best Time To Network Is When You Don't Need Anything 54:20 Marketing The Fraternity Experience

Volunteer Appreciation continues this week with a special interview featuring two of TKE's top volunteers! So join us for National Volunteer Appreciation Week as we talk with Fraters Patrick McElroy (Iota-Beta, Susquehanna) and Thomas Geary (Omicron-Sigma, Indiana Southeast)! These two Fraters are dedicated and serve multiple roles, and we get inside their heads and see what makes them tick. 4:00 Oscar Picks 7:00 How Do You Pronounce Applicable? 8:00 Travon Free Oscar Nomination (Congrats Frater!) 9:30 24kGoldn... Want To Come On The Show? 13:00 Frater Ed Moy - Former Director of the US Mint 14:00 Rule Of Three 19:00 Where In The World Is Zach Scott 22:23 Cal State Long Beach 23:00 Miami University 27:52 Patrick McElroy and Thomas Geary 35:15 Smaller Volunteer Roles 40:00 Volunteer Expectations 48:00 What's Coming? 57:01 A Message For TKE Nation

Zach Scott checks in with his take on the Rule of Three and shares some inside info on our Chapter Builder resource. Also on the show, Donnie and Alex talk with a special guest tie-in since we are fresh off the Masters - Mark Vukovich (Pi-Iota, Nevada, Reno) is an aspiring professional golfer and shares his journey from downhill ski racing to golf pro. 4:00 Masters Recap 12:00 Rule Of Three 14:20 Alex Dropping Knowledge Bombs 21:00 Where In The World Is Zach Scott? 25:40 Recruitment Pipelines 27:35 What Is Chapter Builder? 31:00 If You Aren't Happy, The Possibilities Are Endless 33:10 Mark Vukovich - Aspiring Professional Golfer 40:00 What Is it Like To Be A Golf Pro? 43:00 52 Hours A Week Practicing Golf 54:00 More Than Just A Job 1:08:00 The Art Of Throwing A Golf Club 1:10:00 Reach Out To Mark (He's happy to help.) 1:11:10 Closing Thoughts

We are still celebrating National Volunteer Month this week on the podcast as we chat with Barry Altland (Xi-Iota, Central Florida). Barry is a consultant, speaker, presenter, author, facilitator and non-profit executive—In other words, he knows a thing or two about volunteering! Barry brings this experience to the table and we discuss the role of intrinsic motivation in volunteerism. Do you volunteer with any organizations? What motivates you to stay involved? Let us know on social media (@TKE_Fraternity) or send us an email at TKEOGC@TKE.org. Interested in Barry's book? Engaging the Head, Heart and Hands of a Volunteer by Barry Altland is available on Amazon or wherever you get your books. :15 Musicians Needed 2:45 Jelly Bean Thoughts (Share your opinions on social media - @TKE_Fraternity) 6:30 Masters Week 22:10 Rule of Three - Favorite Candies (Almond Joy? Agree or disagree?) 24:21 Where in the World is Zach Scott 31:45 Barry Altland 33:50 Why He Is Involved As A TKE Volunteer? 45:30 The Reward of Volunteering With TKE 47:30 Adults vs. Collegiates 48:00 It's Not What You Say, It's What You Ask. 50:00 How To Learn Facilitation 55:00 Recruitment vs. Attraction 1:04 What's Your Calling? 1:07 Closing Thoughts

Donnie and Alex are talking with Frater Edwin Robinson (Theta-Nu, Southeastern Louisiana). Robinson is a heavily involved alumni volunteer currently serving as Grand Province Advisor for the Apollo Province (FL) and is the Commander of TKE Order of the Shield, which recognizes Fraters who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces. He's also about to inject your day with some intense energy. So strap in. :30 First Up, Basketball! (You were surprised, weren't you? Bet you never saw it coming.) 5:40 Pat McAfee; More Successful Than Alex 9:30 Looking Back At The Year 11:44 Alex Is A Curmudgeon (Triggered by mowing grass.) 14:00 Rule of Three 21:50 Where In The World Is Zach Scott (Same place, less beard.) 33:20 Edwin Robinson Is Back! 36:00 Mental, Moral and Social Development 37:00 National Volunteer Month 40:00 Why He Does It 44:00 When Edwin Met Donnie (Comment if you're old enough to get the reference.) 45:50 Edwin Gets Real (Seriously, if you do nothing else, listen to these three minutes.) 53:00 Story Time 57:10 George Floyd 58:00 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee 1:01:45 What's Next? Personal and Volunteer Goals 1:08:40 Closing Thoughts 1:09:00 TKE Is Hiring (TKE.org/Careers)

This week we talk March Madness, bracket fails and the guys come to grips with their less than accurate predictions. We also hear from Zach Scott, who shares what he has learned from his time working for TKE HQ. :30 Happy Birthday Ava Swenson! :50 Bracket Disappointments 6:00 Alex Almost Apologizes To Nick Kimble 10:00 Hinkle Fieldhouse 12:00 Ron Harper And Michael Jordan Golf 15:00 Cole Connor vs. Nick Kimble 19:00 Miami Beach Spring Break 2021 20:50 Rule Of Three: Vacation Destinations 24:00 Where In The World Is Zach Scott (Starting to think we missed the mark on this segment title...) 28:00 Working On The TKE Professional Staff 32:00 Closing Thoughts

It's March Madness, so you know Donnie and Alex are going to talk brackets. Also on the show this week is Heather Green. Heather is the Chapter Advisor for the Pi-Theta Chapter at the University of Texas-San Antonio. She is the Director of Annual Giving at UTSA and a board member, Chapter Advisor and Task Force Head of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. :03 March Madness 7:32 ....I Hope You Guys Like College Basketball... 14: 30 More March Madness 22:10 Rule of Three: Favorite College Campuses 25:40 Alex Is Taking Shots At You - Take It Personally 27:20 Where In The World is Zach Scott 28:00 No Basements in Florida 29:00 Scrooge McDuck 32:00 Fall Recruitment 38:45 Heather Green 42:00 The Chapter Advisor Experience 46:00 Small Business Correlation 51:20 Creating A Positive TKE Image 55:55 Don't Be That Dude 1:00:00 Is Greek Life For You? Maybe Not. 1:02:55 Calling In Not Calling Out 1:07:00 Yes, Women Can Be Advisors. (Really good ones, in fact.) 1:09:45 Closing Thoughts

It's March. Most people have already given up on their resolutions. Don't do that. Donnie and Alex talk with Frater Charley Reagan (Iota-Kappa, Clarkson) about his own fitness journey. Listen in and get motivated again! Also, Alex is traveling, and Santos says, "Hey guys." So, that's different. 6:00 NBA Topshot update 8:00 Santos says, "Hey guys." 9:30 Alex Deserved It. 11:00 LSU Chapter Kills It On Recruitment (Secrets revealed!) 13:00 TKE.org/Phiredup (Go do it already, it's awesome.) 20:00 Rule of Three (Well... threeish) 21:10 I Love Creed - TKE.org/CreedHalftimeShow... Just Like This. 28:38 Where In the World is Zach Scott 37:00 Charley Reagan 52:00 What keeps you going? 1:04 Great Uncle Ronnie 1:07 Closing Thoughts

We are joined by Frater Joe Santangelo (Upsilon-Lambda, Staten Island). Joe works for VanyerMedia and shares what he has learned from his time in TKE and what it has been like to work for one of the TKE HQ team's favorite entrepreneurs, Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary V is a phenomenal and energetic author, speaker and internet personality, and Joe gives us a little taste of that energy in this episode. 1:00 The Weather. Exciting right? 6:30 Swenson Is Mean. (Please keep sharing and commenting.) 10:50 How Many Movies Have You Watched? 12:00 As Long As You Love Me (Just listen, it'll make sense) 12:55 NBA TopShot Update 17:00 Swenson is Ignore the Advice of Our Past Guests 18:00 Rule of Three - Favorite American Cities 22:50 The TKE Corner 27:30 Where In the World Is Zach Scott 29:00 Building Your Brand (Big Picture: Be Nice) 34:30 Back to the Future (We are getting pretty good at tangents.) 38:00 Joe Santangelo, Upsilon-Lambda, College of Staten Island 45:00 TKE is the Archetype For How the "Real" World Works. 47:00 Working At VanyerMedia - Team Gary V 53:00 Are You True To Who You Are? 54:00 Providing Value 57:40 ...Awkward

In this episode, Donnie and Swenson sit down with Jed Collins, a former NFL fullback of eight seasons turned leadership consultant/expert in financial management and our newest TKE Partnership with Your Money Vehicle. From financial insights to NFL Insider Stories and leadership, Don't miss this episode! :20 Intro 1:30 Donnie ❤️'s Snow (Sarcasm is tricky in this format.) 6:20 Chapter Eternal 9:00 Top Shot is a Fad? 11:20 Gif vs. The Wrong Way... Also Peanut Butter Preference 16:30 Rule of Three - Movies 20:00 Share Your Horror Movies With Us TKE Nation 21:00 Donnie Is Going To Be In Trouble 21:50 Now Swenson Is Going To Be In Trouble 23:30 Where In The World Is Zach Scott (No, for real this time.) 34:00 Swenson is a Sensitive Soul 36:14 Jed Collins - Money, NFL Insider Stories, Be A Pro 1:07:00 Finding Commonalities With Others 1:21:00 Closing Thoughts

Joining us for this episode is Frater Tyler M. Salley (Mu-Upsilon, Illinois State). Frater Salley is a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, and we discuss Black History Month and what the DEI committee is working on. Donnie and Alex also take some time to get real on what "good brotherhood" is all about. :20 Intro and Black History Month 8:00 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Training 9:25 Rule of Three 15:00 Brotherhood... Maybe Not What You Thought? 22:22 Value for Your Money 27:00 Where in the World is Zach Scott 32:00 Swenson ❤️'s LeBron James 33:12 Tyler M. Salley 40:15 Reflecting on Black History Month 57:00 Meet People Where They Are 1:00:00 Seek Out Information & Be Considerate 1:04:00 Closing Thoughts

This week, we talk Super Bowl. Don't act surprised; You knew this was coming. And be sure to tune in next week to talk about Black History Month with a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. :00 We Dive Into The Super Bowl 5:00 Basketball Season 6:00 Black History Month Preview 7:30 Back To The Super Bowl 12:40 Swenson Explains The Weeknd 17:30 Wall Street Follow Up 21:20 Rule Of Three 25:30 Where In The World Is Zach Scott (Hint: Still Tampa, but now with Super Bowl stuff) 36:00 Next Week & Black History Month

This week, where hear from two guests, and Zach Scott befriends a cow. Wealth management professional Bryan Keller talks about the Stock Market and GameStop, Jason Galea shares advice on business from the hard-hit restaurant industry and Donnie and Swenson talk Super Bowl - the teams, the players and the food! :20 - Welcome 1:32 - Bryan Keller/Wealth Management/GameStop 31:30 - Your Money Vehicle with Jed Collins 33:00 - Super Bowl 44:45 - Other Current Events 46:44 - The Rule of Three - Top Three Super Bowl Party Foods. 50:00 - Where in the World is Zach Scott - He's petting a cow. 56:39 - Jason Galea - The restaurant business and COVID-19. 58:00 - The family business is pizza. 1:00:00 - Finding a Way 1:04:00 - Adapt or Die 1:20:00 - Don't fear failure and stay hungry. 1:32:15 - Closing thoughts

Episode 2: Where Zach is still in Florida, Swenson's Tag skills are unassailable, Donnie waxes philosophical on golf, we pick up a few podcasts you might want to check out and Phired Up VP Woody Woodcock drops some knowledge on you. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts or at TKE.org/Podcast. 00:20 Intro 00:50 Swenson is disappointed 1:48 Lateral Agility (Swenson's Mad Tag Skills) 8:00 Golf and Philosophy 15:55 Rule of Three 20:00 Gary Vaynerchuk 23:17 TKE Corner 31:00 Where in the World is Zach Scott 35:27 Interview with Woody Woodcock 1:11:45 Wrap Up

Season Two of the TKE Nation Podcast kicks off with a new format, two full-time hosts, and we are excited to be joined by Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy! From his early days in the kitchen to running his own restaurants, Frater Duffy has a great story to share. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts or at TKE.org/Podcast. 0:00 Introducing The New Format 7:00 What's New 15:00 Checking in with the NFL 37:10 The Rule of Three 47:58 TKE Corner 54:30 Where in the World is Zach Scott 1:01:00 Celebrity Chef and Frater Brian Duffy 1:36:00 Closing Thoughts

Happy Founder's Day TKE Nation, and welcome to this special bonus episode of the TKE Nation Podcast. To celebrate our Fraternity's founding, The TKE Nation Podcast is happy to release this reenactment of that speech. It will also be available on YouTube for you to watch the full video, as it appeared for the first time during our Centennial Celebration in 1999. As we reflect on the impact of that speech and our organization's future, the TKE Nation Podcast is also proud to broadcast the 2021 Founders' Day Address of Venerable Grand Prytanis, Doctor James Hickey. For more Founders' Day info and events, visit TKE.org/FoundersDay2021

As we near the end of 2020, Frater Alex Swenson sat down with a few members of the Collegiate Advisory Committee to find out what we learned. Join CAC Chairman Cole Conner and CAC members Ty Hogg (Beta-Zeta, Louisiana Tech) and Reese Jones (Alpha-Pi George Washington) as we break down what we've heard in the Esteem Discussion series so far and what we can expect as we look to 2021. The conversation isn't over, and the expectation of Excellence will continue no matter what the future holds!

Joining us for a special Giving Tuesday episode of the TKE Nation Podcast is Frater Brad Bohannan (Delta-Lambda, Central Missouri). Many Fraters will remember Brad for his support of our New Orleans Conclaves as well as the owner of Spirits on Bourbon and Turtle Bay—Brad and Spirits on Bourbon have been featured on Bar Rescue. In this episode, we talk to Brad about how he built his business through hard work and tenacity and why he feels motivated to give back wherever possible. Brad is an avid supporter of the TKE Foundation and recently contributed significantly to the Foundation's Opportunity Fund to support those Fraters affected by COVID-19. Brad also shares how he was one of the first businesses to re-open because he started making calls and found the best way through a bad situation. To learn how you can help the TKE Foundation this Giving Tuesday (12/1/20), visit TKE.org/GivingTuesday2020. All contributions made to the Opportunity Fund on Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000.