Podcasts about Lambda Chi Alpha

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 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.

This past weekend, as Genevy Machuca reports, the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of Nevada, Reno held its annual fall philanthropy event Watermelon Bust. Which raises money for Feeding America, a nonprofit organization of food banks. The event attracted a large turnout for fraternity brothers and sorority sisters at Whitaker Park. Amid the sounds of cheering and whistles , participants reflected on the significance of the event which combines philanthropy with community building.

An interview with Corey Valentine, an eyewitness student to the breaking news story listed below.A breaking news story coming out of a local fraternity associated with Colorado State University has been accused of blackface after a large recruitment banner hung up in front of the fraternity house showing racist imagery was seen early yesterday morning.Lambda Chi Alpha hung a banner depicting Uncle Sam recruiting potential members to rush in the fall. Early yesterday morning at around 2 am a student noticed and reported the banner to CSU. The student then returned around 5 am to find the banner removed. The student also returned to the house later and was confronted by members of the fraternity. Footage of the confrontation can be found on CTV's coverage of the story and the Rocky Mountain Collegian's article.  Several organizations on campus including United Men of Color, Africans United, and United Women of Color have begun to speak out against the banner shown and condemn Lambda Chi Alpha's behavior. For the full story, listen to the breaking news report on KCSU's website. 

Michael Walter Parham, 61, of Orange Beach, died March 13, 2024. Michael, or Mike as he was known, was born Oct. 17, 1962 to Paul Henry Parham II and Molly Chaney Parham. Mike was raised in Jackson where he was a member of Tompkins Baptist Church. He graduated from Jackson Academy in 1981 followed by Troy University where he served as president of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After college, Mike's first job was with ASI in Birmingham as a safety inspector. He returned home to Jackson where he worked for Parham and Parham until the business closed. He later opened...Article Link

Happy Halloween folks!We've got a treat for you -- a mashup of the creepiest clips from shows 51-99 featuring (in order):Afraid of Demonic FoesAfraid of a Rockin' Good Ghost StoryAfraid of the Priest Who Sees Stuck Souls in His SleepAfraid of Cinema SymbolismAfraid of A Savannah HauntingAfraid of The Demon of Brownsville RoadShout out to Rob Gutro and please buy his latest book here.Shout out to Joni Mayhan and her creeptastic ghost walk here.Shout out to fraternity pals Dan Miller, John Hillring and long-time listener Rob Scott and the rest of Lambda Chi Alpha in Bloomington, Indiana. Support the showSUPPORT THE PODCAST FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW...On our website at afraidofnothingpodcast.com.SUBSCRIBE...Your gracious donation here helps defray production costs. Beyond my undying gratitude, you will also will be shouted out in an upcoming episode.WATCH ON YOUTUBE...We are uploading past episodes on our Youtube channel. WATCH THE DOC… VIMEO ON DEMAND: Rent the Afraid of Nothing documentary here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/aondoc. TUBI: watch for free with ads on tubitv.com. REVIEW OUR FILM ON ROTTEN TOMATOES...Write your five-star review here.

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

Episode 44 of The Good, The Dan, The Florida man! We asked our patreon which story would they like to hear of the ones we've mentioned without actually sharing, and this month's winner is: That one time in college that Ben accidentally joined a frat. Go, Lambda Chi Alpha! ----Pod Team---- The Good: @Youth Pastor Ryan The Dan: @Daniel Spencer The Florida Man: @Ben Brainard ----Links---- Website: https://www.gdfmpodcast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GDFMpodcast Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/gdfmpodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/gdfmpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gdfmpodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gdfmpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gdfmpodcast/support

Today we have with us Colin Nelson-Pinkston. Throughout his professional and volunteer experiences, Colin has worked with fraternity and sorority members on 60 campuses across North America. In his most recent professional role, he served as the fraternity and sorority advisor at Sewanee: The University of the South, advising 12 national and 10 local organizations. Colin joined the TechniPhi team as an Account Executive in June of 2021. He earned his BA in Spanish and International Studies from the University of Iowa where he joined his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha. Following his undergraduate experience, Colin spent time working for his fraternity before attending graduate school at Southern Methodist University where he earned his M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration. In episode number 190 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Colin chose the University of Iowa for his undergraduate experience, what was special about Lambda Chi Alpha, what it was like working as an Educational Leadership Consultant for headquarters, what he's most proud of from his time as Coordinator for FSL at The University of the South, what products and services are being offered at PhiredUp and TechniPhi, recruitment advice to chapters that are stagnant or have decreasing chapter size, how we can engage and retain our current membership in fraternity/sorority life, interesting data that our undergraduates should be paying attention to, and Colin's favorite restaurants in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Enjoy!

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

Greg Wright is a successful marketing and communications intrapreneur and spent the past 6 years building the in-house agency practice area at the Association of National Advertisers (ANA). Greg also manages the marketing procurement and agency relationship management areas. Prior to joining the ANA, Greg managed executive and member communications and marketing in-house for the AICPA. Greg has an MBA in Marketing and a BA in Political Science and Geography. In his free time, Greg serves as alumni advisor for Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at UCLA and promises to finish writing his screenplay this year.www.ana.netlinkedin.com/in/gjw1801***************************************************************************If you'd like to talk to Terry McDougall about coaching or being a guest on Marketing Mambo, here's how you can reach her:https://www.terrybmcdougall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougallTerry@Terrybmcdougall.comHer book Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms is available at Amazon. 

William Sloane Davis, 64, of Flowery Branch, Georgia, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born August 30, 1957, the youngest son of the late Joseph Lee and Emma C. Davis Jr. of Thomasville. Sloane grew up in Thomasville graduating from Thomasville Academy in 1975. He attended the University of Alabama, graduating in 1979 with a B.S. in Finance. While at the university he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity. Sloane was an avid Crimson Tide fan throughout his life. In his early career he worked in retail sales, of note, Webster's Men's'...Article Link

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

Today we have a special treat for our listeners. We have with us Dr. Ron Binder, Associate Dean of Residential Experience at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Ron speaks nationally on risk management and alcohol and substance abuse and has been cited in Newsweek, NBC Nightly News, National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation and Court TV. Ron is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Greek affairs, speaking around the country at Sigma Phi Epsilon leadership programs and traveling to Greece with 17 students from the national fraternity to study Greek philosophy. If you really want to understand Greek affairs, you call Ron. We find out why Ron chose the University of Toledo for his undergraduate experience, what made the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon so special to him, what it was like being a house dad at Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Gamma Delta, more about his dissertation at the University of Georgia called "The Environmental Influences on Academic Achievement in Fraternities", how the community at Coe College is different from his other experiences, what it was like to travel to Greece with 17 students from the national fraternity to study Greek philosophy, how can we better support our fraternity/sorority advisors given their limited resources and smaller FSL offices, how Fraternities and Sororities reduce their risk this fall, if it is sustainable to have liability insurance premiums continue to ramp up in the fraternal world, and his favorite restaurant in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy!

Gusty Gulas is the Team Leader of the Gusty Gulas Group, Birmingham's #1 Team in Homes Sold since 2012. The G3 Team also holds Birmingham's only endorsement from Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran. The Team is also endorsed by Birmingham Mountain Radio's Reg and Will, 102.5 The Bull's Dollar Bill and Madison and JT with WERC 105.5'S. In the last two years Gusty's team has sold over 850 homes! Gusty is the President for the Birmingham Association of Realtors. Gusty is currently the Top Rated Realtor on www.Zillow.com in the greater Birmingham Alabama area with the highest rating and most reviews. Gusty and team proudly represent many Home Buyers and Sellers that are either relocating to town, buying their first home or looking for an excellent marketing strategy to sell their home. His team is focused on making the Home Buying and Selling Experience easy! Gusty's past professional accomplishments include:2016 Nominee for Residential Sales Associate of the Year for Birmingham Association of Realtors; 2013-2014 Best Realtor for Birmingham Magazine; 2011 Birmingham Business Journal Top 40 under 40; 2007 Finalist Rookie of the Year for Birmingham Association of Realtors Gusty is married to the former Katie Minton of Gadsden Alabama and currently live in Homewood AL where they have two sons named Tripp and Max. Gusty received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2003 from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social Fraternity. Gusty's hobbies include: Alabama Football, Concerts, traveling and Golf.

Gusty Gulas is the Team Leader of the Gusty Gulas Group, Birmingham's #1 Team in Homes Sold since 2012. The G3 Team also holds Birmingham's only endorsement from Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran. The Team is also endorsed by Birmingham Mountain Radio's Reg and Will, 102.5 The Bull's Dollar Bill and Madison and JT with WERC 105.5'S. In the last two years Gusty's team has sold over 800 homes! Gusty is the 2020 Past President for the Birmingham Association of Realtors. Gusty is currently the Top Rated Realtor on www.Zillow.com in the greater Birmingham Alabama area with the highest rating and most reviews. Gusty and team proudly represent many Home Buyers and Sellers that are either relocating to town, buying their first home or looking for an excellent marketing strategy to sell their home. His team is focused on making the Home Buying and Selling Experience easy! Gusty's past professional accomplishments include:2016 Nominee for Residential Sales Associate of the Year for Birmingham Association of Realtors; 2013-2014 Best Realtor for Birmingham Magazine; 2011 Birmingham Business Journal Top 40 under 40; 2007 Finalist Rookie of the Year for Birmingham Association of Realtors Gusty is married to the former Katie Minton of Gadsden Alabama and currently live in Homewood AL where they have two sons named Tripp and Max. Gusty received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2003 from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social Fraternity. Gusty's hobbies include: Alabama Football, Concerts, traveling and Golf. You can find Gusty and team on the web at www.GustyGulasGroup.com,gustygulas.com,205-218-7560,Birmingham AL,450 homes sold

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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.

Jaren Wilt serves as the Associate Director of Marketing at Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. In his role, he oversees the organization's digital marketing strategy and branding efforts. Prior to joining Lambda Chi full-time, he also served in a variety of roles as an intern in both the communications and chapter support departments. He's held this position since he graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's degree in marketing in 2018. Jaren developed a passion for higher ed and marketing through his roles as a Resident Assistant, Freshman Orientation Leader, and a Marketing Intern for the Ball State Foundation. He used this passion to help lead the development of a student-led social media marketing agency that operated out of the Ball State Center for Advancement of Digital Marketing and Analytics. He also supported the Advisory Council for the Ball State Miller College of Business. Outside of work, Jaren is an avid sports fan. He plans his weekends around attending Pacers, Colts, Cubs or Indiana University sporting events with his family and friends. Michael Covert serves as the Director of Information Technology at Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. In his role, he oversees the IT infrastructure and strategy for the organization's technology deployment. Prior to his current role at Lambda Chi, he also served as the Educational Leadership Consultant, Information Systems Analyst, and Database and Advancement Services Coordinator for the Educational Foundation. Michael started this role after graduating from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Computer Networking. He developed a passion for computers at a young age by working on computers with his mother. Outside of work, Michael is a Freemason and loves to play trivia. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family and streaming TV shows and movies. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Jaren and Mike started in their careers and what they currently do for Lambda Chi Alpha How fraternities need to evolve, and what important role Greek Life plays in the members' development of life skills and collegiate success How Lambda Chi Alpha helps give chapter members the opportunity to run a small business through a new initiative How participating in Greek Life benefits students, and how Lambda Chi differentiates itself to create a unique experience How Lambda Chi works to provide mental health resources and education for its members, and what key partnerships the organization has created to support that goal How Lambda Chi works to provide value to members and alumni at all stages of life with a unified, intergenerational resource Why the perception that Greek Life as a 40-hour a week commitment is incorrect, and why it's important to encourage diversity Why fraternities and sororities must focus on outreach growth Why people should think of Lambda Chi as a leadership organization and support network rather than as a fraternity How the fraternity's ChopTalk podcast shares their ideas and values Why it's important to challenge norms and why it's not important to be the most popular person in the room Additional resources: ChopTalk podcast: https://cc.lambdachi.org/category/choptalk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/LambdaChi Twitter: @LambdaChiAlpha

In season three, episode five of “On Target,” Pontz and Frasier discuss a proposal circulating in the Gettysburg College Student Senate to alter the medical amnesty policy and marvel at an alumnus’s recollection of how his fraternity worked in the 1960s. Then, Pontz sits down with Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano. Bullet Points Breakdown of […]

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.

Welcome to Episode 204 of the No Quit Living Podcast. NQL is a personal development podcast designed to help you achieve your goals and desires. Whether you found us from Forbes, Inc Magazine, CEO Magazine, CIO, New Theory, or elsewhere, we're thrilled you are listening. Through hearing the inspiring stories and tips from the greats, we will all find it easier to stay motivated. Sentenced to 65 years in a Texas prison, Damon West once had it all. He came from a great family, in a home full of God, love, support, and opportunities to reach any dream. A natural born leader, with good looks and charm, and a three-year starting quarterback, he appeared to be the all-American kid living out his dreams. Underneath this facade, however, was an addict in the early stages of his disease. After suffering childhood sexual abuse by a babysitter at the age of nine, he began putting chemicals into his body to alter the way he felt, starting with drinking and smoking. By the age of 12, he would escalate to marijuana use. In his mind, he was not hurting anyone by smoking pot; in reality, he was feeding the monster that is addiction. After receiving a scholarship to play football for the University of North Texas, Damon left for college on a wave of euphoria at his prospects of playing Division I football in Texas. College presented Damon with many new opportunities in life. He began college as a student-athlete and got involved in campus life, joining the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. When his football career came to a premature end, due to an injury, in 1996, against Texas A&M, Damon lost all direction.  Football had become so much of his identity that he no longer knew who he was; his purpose and reason for existence were lost to him. Feeling the pressure of the existential vacuum, Damon chose a dark path on the road of addiction, abusing harder drugs like cocaine, ecstasy and prescription pills to go along with the alcohol and marijuana. After graduating in 1999, Damon’s life would take him to the United States Congress, political fundraising for a presidential candidate and then into the world of Wall Street, with a position to train as a stockbroker for one of the biggest banks in the world, U.B.S. It was at this last stop that Damon was introduced to methamphetamine for the first time; he was instantly hooked. The lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit. After three years of committing property crimes (burglaries of homes, buildings, vehicles, as well as auto theft) and other drug-related crimes, with a dozen other meth addicts, a Dallas SWAT team finally caught up with Damon and arrested him on July 30, 2008. Or, as Damon refers to when speaking, he was not “arrested” so much as he was “rescued.” After reconnecting with his family and his faith in Dallas County Jail, he began the long process of paying for his crimes. The consequences of his behavior earned him a life-sentence of 65 years for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. With a promise to his parents to come home as “someone they will recognize,” Damon left for prison. Prison life began with a violent baptism-by-fire. Armed with the knowledge that “you don’t have to win all your fights, but you do have to fight all your fights,” he battled for his right to exist independent of a gang. Clinging close to God, his family’s unwavering support, a 12-step recovery program and all the tools available to him, Damon emerged from prison a better man spiritually, emotionally and physically. On November 16, he walked out of prison on 58 years of parole. Today, Damon works for the Provost Umphrey Law Firm in Beaumont, TX. When not out speaking to students and athletes about the dangers of drugs and the consequences of bad decisions, he spends his free time volunteering, doing service work, attending 12 Step Recovery groups, exercising and enjoying his new life with his family and faith community at St. Elizabeth’s Church. His message is both a cautionary tale and one of hope and perseverance in the face of the most extreme odds.   Website: https://damonwest.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/damonwest7?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Book: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Agent-College-Sentenced-Transformed/dp/1642931020

The term “fraternity” stirs up quite the range of emotions. For me, my fraternity experience was truly life-changing and I credit that time in my life for all I have been able to achieve thus far. So when I found out my fraternity had a podcast, I geeked out and messaged them like the fan boy I am. Taylor Grayson (associate director of communications), Jaren Wilt (digital marketing specialist) and Mike Covert (information systems analyst) make up the “Chop Talk” podcast for Lambda Chi Alpha. Their mission is to “chop down the stereotypes of fraternity men” - this episode covers that and much more. www.lambdachi.org www.instagram.com/lambdachialphaihq #ChopTalkPodcast    

On this episode of the ChopTalk Podcast, we are joined by Director of Communications, Tad Lichtenauer, and Director of Risk Management and Education, Alyssa Gilles, to discuss the negative stereotype of women working for Lambda Chi Alpha. Taylor and Alyssa give their firsthand experience as we try and breakdown the stereotype. We wrap the interview up with some Q/A from our listeners. Fact-Off. Keeping with the theme of the episode, Taylor and Mike came with their best facts regarding women breaking barriers. (current standings: Mike - 1; Taylor - 3)

An incredible interview for all fraternity/sorority members and higher ed professionals to check out! I first met Pete when he was President and CEO of the North-American Interfraternity Conference. He now works as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Valley City State University in North Dakota. We talk about why he chose Lambda Chi Alpha, his influence in building UIFI and IMPACT, Values, why he stays committed, what active members of fraternities and sororities should be doing on their campus, how he gets such a lively culture on his campus, Mr. Rogers (Yes!), and Pete's love of great food. You don't want to miss this.

Mental and physical health are important topics to discuss for college students, but especially fraternity men. Often the pressure of school and the commitment to being an active member can weigh on an individual's well-being. We are joined by former consultant Taylor Krivas and current consultant Cody Sallee to discuss mental health resources, toxic masculinity, and finding a balance between school, fraternity, and a healthy lifestyle.

On this episode we are joined by Special Assistant to the CEO, Brandan Bonds. Brandan manages all of our strategic partnerships and one of those partnerships is with Feeding America. Brandan joins us to discuss his background in philanthropic giving, the impact that Lambda Chi Alpha is able to have on our local communities, and he shares a few tips on executing a successful philanthropic event.

On this episode we are joined by CEO Bill Farkas to discuss the future of Fraternity, specifically Lambda Chi Alpha.

James "Buzz" Boyd Buzard, Jr., passed away peacefully from this life on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born November 1, 1948 to Ruth Longhenry and the late James Boyd Buzard, Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Springdale High School in Springdale, PA, outside of Pittsburgh. He then graduated from Morehead State University with a degree in business education. While at MSU, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and served as their treasurer. In 1984, he and his family moved from Westerville, OH to Lexington, where he worked for Bluegrass Mailing Services. He worked for them in outside sales for 30 years until he retired in 2014. Buzz was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and followed the UK Wildcats, Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs, and the Franklin County Flyers. He was a member of the Dunbar High School football chain crew for 19 years. Survivors include his beloved wife, Karen; mother, Ruth; sister, Barbie; son, Chris (Mary); daughter, Nancy Hill (Keith), as well as 4 grandchildren, Luke, Leah, Elizabeth, and James. He is preceded in death by his father. The family would like to thank all of their family, friends, neighbors, and caregivers who have helped so much during this difficult time. The family will receive visitors from 6-7:30 PM, Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Clark Legacy Center, Brannon Crossing. A Celebration of Life ceremony will follow at 7:30 PM, with the Rev Tim H Mills leading the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to his memory to Hospice of the Bluegrass.

James "Buzz" Boyd Buzard, Jr., passed away peacefully from this life on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born November 1, 1948 to Ruth Longhenry and the late James Boyd Buzard, Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Springdale High School in Springdale, PA, outside of Pittsburgh. He then graduated from Morehead State University with a degree in business education. While at MSU, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and served as their treasurer. In 1984, he and his family moved from Westerville, OH to Lexington, where he worked for Bluegrass Mailing Services. He worked for them in outside sales for 30 years until he retired in 2014. Buzz was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and followed the UK Wildcats, Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs, and the Franklin County Flyers. He was a member of the Dunbar High School football chain crew for 19 years. Survivors include his beloved wife, Karen; mother, Ruth; sister, Barbie; son, Chris (Mary); daughter, Nancy Hill (Keith), as well as 4 grandchildren, Luke, Leah, Elizabeth, and James. He is preceded in death by his father. The family would like to thank all of their family, friends, neighbors, and caregivers who have helped so much during this difficult time. The family will receive visitors from 6-7:30 PM, Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Clark Legacy Center, Brannon Crossing. A Celebration of Life ceremony will follow at 7:30 PM, with the Rev Tim H Mills leading the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to his memory to Hospice of the Bluegrass.

On this week’s Open Mic Spotlight podcast, Chattanooga musician, Austin Sawyer, the main songwriter and member of Drumming Bird, stops in to talk with Heather about his studies at MSTU (where he founded the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity last year), his days performing with High Meadows Communion and how he got famous on Twitter for tweeting about the lack of college parking. Tackling a couple of original songs and a few covers – most notably “Angel From Montgomery” by John Prine and “Tear Down the House” by The Avett Brothers – Sawyer manages to distill the acoustic essence of these tracks and filter it through his own distinct musical perspective. Between his impressive fingerpicking skills and a knack for inverting familiar melodies, he creates a warm and natural atmosphere in the studio.   Briefly touching on his interest in copyright law and music publishing, he subsequently speaks about his experiences at Americana Fest, where he was a red carpet escort and had the opportunity to meet bands like The Lumineers and Old Crow Medicine Show. This happened through connections with one of his professors and led to him being a seat filler for the Americana Awards. Prior to his work as Drumming Bird, Sawyer performed in High Meadows Communion, a local folk rock band whose music dipped into a landscape of rural rhythms and pastoral phrasing. As Drumming Bird, he reveals that he derives a great deal of inspiration from artists like Father John Misty and Jason Isbell.    Thank you Jesse Jungkurth for mixing this episode. Thank you to Joshua Pickard for the write up about this episode.

In Season 2, Episode 12, the guys break down the odds that Oregon Basketball wins the Pac-12 title, Oregon State's winless conference season, Sark's jump to the NFL and Super Bowl 51. Plus, UO grad and former Lambda Chi Alpha president Tevin Preston joins the show to reminisce on his glory days in Eugene.

This show begins with a live audience at the University of Maryland. Maryland IFC President Paul Becker explains the service work his fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha does to help the hungry with their national philanthropy Feeding America. Our feature interview is with Cori Pinkett, the Life Skills Coordinator at K-State. Cori explains her work with […]