Owl Talk - A Sigma Pi Podcast

In this season finale episode of Owl Talk, we hear from graduating seniors across Sigma Pi Fraternity as they reflect on leadership, brotherhood, career goals, and the impact Sigma Pi had on their undergraduate experience. Featured guests include: Will Reynolds (Auburn '22) Luke Harrison (Radford, VA '22) Brendan Leuthauser (Missouri S&T '22) Ben Roncero (Monmouth '23) From aerospace engineeri...

In this episode of Owl Talk, we welcome Dr. Ted Anderson (Santa Clara ’01), a physical therapist, stand-up comedian, and executive producer of Mokumoku. Ted shares his path from biochemistry to physical therapy, and how one decision shifted his career. He explains why the field remains rewarding and how taking risks early creates new opportunities. He also reflects on his experience in stand-up co...

In this episode of Owl Talk, we welcome back Dr. Matt Johnson (Saginaw Valley State ’00), professor of educational leadership at Central Michigan University, for a deep dive into the latest trends shaping higher education. Building on his previous appearance, this conversation focuses on what has changed in the past year and what it means for today’s undergraduate experience. Dr. Johnson breaks do...

In this episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with two Delta-Beta Chapter alumni from Monmouth University, Bart Tripoli (Monmouth ’02) and Jeremy Lenart (Monmouth ’19), to talk about the power of fraternity connections in the professional world. Bart reflects on his path from Monmouth to Fox News Media, while Jeremy shares the frustration of navigating the job market after graduation and how one Sigma...

In this special fifth Tuesday episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with Matt Quimby (Bridgewater State '00) of Eta-Eta Chapter to talk about the lasting connection between wrestling and fraternity life. A longtime Sigma Pi volunteer and award-winning leader in the wrestling community, Matt reflects on how both experiences shaped his character, leadership style, and commitment to service. From his days...

In this episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with Bart Henderson (Montclair State ’09), founding brother of Iota-Iota Chapter, serial entrepreneur, attorney, investor, and mentor to the next generation of builders. Bart shares how choosing freedom over money shaped his career, why earning your first dollar matters more than logos and websites, and what it really takes to withstand the punches of entre...

n this episode of Owl Talk, we welcome back Senior Director of Fundraising, Jacob Camilleri, to talk about the state of philanthropy across the Fraternity and the impact of alumni support. Jacob shares highlights from the past year, including nearly $275,000 raised for scholarships, leadership programs, and chapter educational funds, along with the successful results of the recent Founders’ Month...

In this episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with two emerging entrepreneurs from Delta-Beta Chapter at Monmouth University, Blake Marushak (Monmouth ’23) and Brandon Blythe (Monmouth ’23). They share how their early ventures, from mobile detailing to AI-focused projects, shaped their approach to business and resilience. Blake and Brandon also break down the entrepreneurship competitions and accelerat...

In this episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with Dr. Dawn Wiese, COO of FRMT and leading researcher on the fraternity experience. With data from the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, Dr. Wiese shares how research is challenging outdated narratives and proving what many brothers already know: fraternity men are more likely to graduate, lead, intervene in moments of crisis, and thrive after college....

In this episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with Mike Long (Oakland ’03), Chairman of the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation. Mike shares his journey from Zeta-Pi Chapter to Chapter Advisor, Province Archon, and now Foundation Chairman, reflecting on the impact Sigma Pi had on his life and why he continues to give back. You’ll hear how the Foundation supports undergraduate scholarships, chapter educatio...

In our first Owl Talk of 2026, we’re joined by Dr. Kevin Carey (Bloomington, IL '09), Assistant Dean and Director of 4-H Youth Development at the University of Illinois Extension. Kevin shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to a career in student affairs and youth development, and how Sigma Pi played a pivotal role in shaping his path. From his early days at Epsilon-Gamma Chapter to his...

In this special bonus episode of Owl Talk, undergraduate leaders from across the country talk about the successes they achieved during their terms in office. Listen in as brothers from coast-to-coast share their accomplishments and talk about their hopes for their chapter's next executive councils. Also, this year-end wrap-up episode includes these young leaders talking about the Fraternity's new...

In this episode of Owl Talk, we speak with Chase Calvarese (West Chester '25) and Owen Harris (West Chester '25) – newly elected officers at Zeta-Alpha Chapter at West Chester University. As first and fourth counselors, these undergraduate leaders share how they found their way to Sigma Pi, what motivates them to serve, and how the chapter is building momentum through philanthropy, accountability,...

What’s it like to lead the oldest continuously operating chapter in Sigma Pi Fraternity? In this episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with Gavin Lindsay ('24), Cody Waling ('24), and Jason Gottesman ('24) of Eta Chapter at Purdue University. With 113 years of uninterrupted brotherhood behind them, these chapter leaders talk about what sets Eta apart... from their historic house in the heart of campus...

On this episode of the Owl Talk podcast, we’re joined by three previous Sigma Pi scholarship recipients: Ryan Russell (Illinois State '22), Victor Verhil (Ferris State '21), and Jack Kerdasha (Georgia '19). They share their collegiate experiences, how meaningful the scholarship was to them, and words of wisdom for the next generation of Sigma Pi brothers.

In this special Veterans Day episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with Nick Zeisler (Colorado State ’93), founding father of Ada-Sigma Chapter and a veteran of more than 30 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. From writing to generals to stay in the military, to advising chapters in Texas and Colorado, Nick shares a impactful journey across military service, corporate America, and higher education....

Join Owl Talk as we host Grand Sage Christian Miele (Towson '00) for his third fireside chat of the biennium. In this episode, GS Miele discusses the Grand Council traveling to visit chapters across the nation, chapter connection through programming, fall recruitment, Convocation planning, the Executive Director search, and much more!

Alexander Pettigrew (IUP ’18) shares his journey from campus leader to national staff member and now Vice President of Business Development for Sigma Pi Fraternity. In this episode, Alexander reflects on how his time as Sage of Theta-Epsilon Chapter and IFC Vice President prepared him for a career guiding chapter growth, recruitment, and educational programming. He also discusses the evolution of...

Join Blake Marushak (Monmouth '23) and Brandon Blythe (Monmouth '23) in this bonus episode of Owl Talk! The guys recently took over the microphone to interview attendees at the Greater New Jersey Province Workshop. Topics include what the undergraduates are most looking forward to this academic year and how Sigma Pi Fraternity's new slogan, "Find Your Purpose," resonates with today's chapter membe...

From a career-ending injury to a rising career in college football, Anthony Zampese (San Diego ‘17) shares a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and purpose. In this episode, we explore how Anthony transitioned from player to coach after a torn hamstring derailed his athletic career, and how Sigma Pi played a pivotal role along the way. He reflects on his time as Sage of Epsilon-Chi Chapter,...

Season 4 of Owl Talk kicks off with a bang! Join us as we sit down with Avery Newell (Drury ’20), former Sage of Epsilon-Rho Chapter and squad leader for Drury University’s national champion shotgun sports team. In this episode, Avery shares how a chance encounter on move-in day led him to Sigma Pi, how eight years in competitive shooting taught him patience and leadership, and how those lessons s...

The season finale of Owl Talk features reflections and words of wisdom from six of Sigma Pi Fraternity's newest alumni. Join us as we talk with Zeta Chapter's Grant Holdren (Ohio Northern '21), Iota-Phi Chapter's Justin Zuna (FDU-Florham '22), Tau Chapter's Eamonn Kenny (Wisconsin '21), Theta-Phi Chapter's Zeno Zukovich (Penn Tech '23), Alpha-Rho Chapter's Joel Bell (Missouri State '21), and Iota-...

Join us as we talk to Jay Montemayor (Seton Hall '87) to talk about higher education. Montemayor talks about how experiences at Delta-Epsilon Chapter shaped his professional career and, ultimately, inform his work serving first generation and low income students at the University of South Carolina Upstate.

In this episode we're joined by entrepreneur and Sigma Pi brother Bill Mooney (Fullerton, CA '81). Bill shares his journey from aspiring college baseball player to business leader and co-founder of 1790 Knife, a premium knife company. From early lessons in leadership and resilience at Sigma Pi to navigating the world of real estate, corporate America, and entrepreneurship, Bill offers practical in...

Join Owl Talk as we host Grand Sage Christian Miele (Towson '00) for his second fireside chat of the biennium. In this episode, GS Miele makes a big announcement regarding the location of the 58th Biennial Convocation, talks about the progress that his committees and task forces are making, and provides an update on where Sigma Pi Fraternity is expanding to this semester!