Grad School Bros Podcast

Artificial Intelligence is changing higher education faster than ever before—but is it helping students learn or making them more dependent on technology? In this episode of Grad School Bros, we dive into one of the biggest debates in education today. From AI-powered study tools and personalized learning support to concerns about cheating, critical thinking, and academic integrity, we explore both...

Summer break is more than just time off—it’s an opportunity to rest, recharge, and prepare for what’s next. In this episode, the Grad School Bros discuss how students can make the most of their summer by balancing recovery, personal growth, career development, financial wellness, and fun. Whether you’re working, taking classes, traveling, or simply trying to reset after a demanding semester, this...

Higher Ed. administration isn’t easy. The GSB’s gang for sure don’t have pretend. In this episode, the GSB gang talk honestly about the challenges, the burnout moments, and the reasons many of us still choose to stay.    Reflecting on what keeps us motivated, how our purpose has changed over time, and the student moments -big and small-that remind us why this work matters. We also share real advic...

The Grad School Bros wrap up 2025 with a special holiday episode full of reflection, laughs, and REAL talk. Christmas conversations, reflections from 2025 and also how to manage your mental your mental health during the holiday season.  2026 GSBros will continue bringing the REAL talk and making sure everyone is entertain for 45 mins to a hour.    Host  Gary Lazard Jr.  Vic Norris  Alex Caston 

In this episode of Grad School Bros, we dive into the importance of looking ahead and planning for life beyond the day-to-day grind of graduate school. From setting long-term career goals to building healthy personal habits, we share strategies for staying motivated and keeping perspective when the present feels overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, mapping out your next steps, or j...

Professional Development. It's always good to enrich you learning in you career field. Often, PD's offer great opportunities to network and gain knowledge. However sometimes they're so full of bs you're better off putting your ear to the ground in a cow pasture. Nonetheless, let the Grad School Bros tell you about our experience.  

It's Holiday Season with the GSBro's. The brothers get together and talk about their favorite holiday memories. Grad School Bro's  Alex Caston  Gary Lazard Jr.  Vic Norris

If ya'll been rolling with the Grad School Bros ya'll know it'd been a journey! We're confident enough to say that we have been and are successful but man....it was not a straight line, the journey felt more like failure, quitting was tempting and finishing felt abnormal. However, the tough times on the road to success ARE normal because they taught us some lessons! Ya'll gon come on up in here an...

In this episode we touch on many topics: -Our brother Alex Caston is Dallas ISD Promise Teacher (Congratulations).  -How does conferences help you in the higher ed field. -What was one thing we learned from working in our positions?  Grad School Bros:  Vic Norris  Gary Lazard Jr.  Alex (AJWay) Caston 

I ain't mad at cha: I tell ya, we've been through some changes since we left grad school and we are not the same! But the metamorphis process is necessary for the caterpillar to transform into a butterfly.   

When you have a relationship while building a career, you have to be able to relate to one another to elevate with one another. Ya'll come sit down with your Bros while we break this down. 

Do you have a space where you can go to escape reality? Or a place to go just to feel better? The GSBros are going to tell you why it's important to find a safe space and where is to best place to have one. 

We're headed in a new direction. The excitement, and the slight anxiety is real but hey that how it is when you step into something new. We walked to it but now we have to walk through it. Ya'll come and kick it with us real quick while we tackle this subject. 

Here we go part 2. 

WE'RE BACK!!! We been gone so long that we had to split the episode. We been in the field for a year now let us tell you how things changed in our eyes. 

Another night of talking our ish to one another.      Grad School Bros. Gary Lazard Jr. The One & Only - nice2eazy_ IG Alex "AJWay" Caston- ajway8705- IG Vic Norris - Vjmakaveli- IG    

We don't have to be serious all the time. Always good to chop it up with the fellas and just chill. Especially on the 5th floor !!!!     Grad School Bros  The one and only Gary Lazard Jr. - nice2eazy_ IG Alex "AJWay" Caston - ajway8705 IG  Vic Norris - vjmakaveli IG 

Ya'll know something? Only your tribe will understand your vibe. We know we play around a lot on the episode but we created our bon in grad school by building community.  Tbh, we all said we would've quit if were the only Black person in our grad program. Tonight, after we get through our giggles and shit, we discuss the importance of being advocates for our black students, we discuss the importan...

In a world where you can buy dinner, a car and groceries with just a tap and a swipe, it would seem that we have what we need. Our students appear to have access to just about any and everything. What more do they need? They need tough love, encouragement, a safe space, wisdom and guidance. But they also need food, water, shelter and compassion.    The GSBros wanna thank you for listening.  Vic No...

To be young again. What would you tell your younger self? Would you warn yourself about the upcoming mistakes and restrict your life to the safety or the carousel or would you prepare yourself for the rollercoaster ride?  Guest  Lauren Griffin: IG _laurenxmichelle 

The GSBro's are back with season 2. We made it through our first semester within our position in the higher education field. We take a look back at the memories and everything that we learn to get us ready for the spring semester. 

Some experiences are for a season or for a reason, regardless you need to know when it's time to move on....come on and sit down with the Grad School Bros as we share our moving experiences and as always we're gonna keep it 100 like a Ben. 

There is the Down Home Blues, St Louis Blues and Mississippi Blues, but what ya'll know about the Mid-Semester Blues tho? Tune in as we reflect on those Mid-Semester Blues. 

We've all heard it before "Your network determines your net worth or it's not what you know but who you know. We've found both statements to be true. Granted we're not experts but we know a thing or two about networking! 

You can set the table, set up furniture, or even set it off! But If you want to set yourself up for success, then you have to set boundaries.