ChopTalk Podcast

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.

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.

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. 

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...

Fasten your seatbelts and make sure your tray table is in the upright position for this chat about all things travel. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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

Which slice will win the Battle of the 'Za? Find out as we test four favorite brands.

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. 

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.

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.

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.  

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 acce...

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 r...

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.

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 ba...

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 w...

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 p...

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.