The Pickup Meeting

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ New Year, Same Pickup Energy It’s 2026! In the first Just Us episode of the year, Kevin and Brody kick things off with sharp banter, real talk, and the kind of spirited disagreement that only longtime co-hosts can survive. This episode zigzags delightfully through end-of-semester chaos and post-holiday limbo. But beneath the laughs is a powerful conversation about higher educat...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ New Year, Same Pickup Meeting Energy (But Less “Circle Back”) In the first Pickup Meeting of 2026, Brody and Kevin kick off the year with a conversation that spirals into resolutions, leadership, and why grocery stores might be the ultimate metaphor for exploratory advising. They're joined by Kerry Kincanon from Oregon State University, a nationally respected voice in expl...

Send us Fan Mail Before the calendar flips and the ball drops, Brody and Kevin  wrap up 2025 of The Pickup Meeting! In this special “Just Us” mini episode, the duo looks back on personal wins, professional highlights, and the unexpected moments that made 2025 meaningful. From record-breaking step streaks to kids publishing books to NACADA adventures and beyond. They also look ahead at the big conv...

Send us Fan Mail Brody and Kevin are back to talk hot and cold weather, holiday traditions, and the magic of Mariah Carey season ! They are then joined by Dr. Michelle Pickett , Director of the Academic Advising Center at Northern Illinois University, for a warm and insightful conversation about student success, leadership, and the power of genuine human connection in advising. Michelle shares her...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your coffee (or whatever keeps you running through back-to-back meetings) and join Brody and Kevin for another hilarious and heartfelt episode of The Pickup Meeting ! This week, they’re talking with Jon Mark Hall , Vice President and Director of Athletics at  University of Southern Indiana . From surviving the chaos of college athletics in the NIL era to leading with empathy...

Send us Fan Mail In this milestone 10th episode of The Pickup Meeting , Kevin and Brody celebrate double digits with an unforgettable guest,  Dr. Chrissy Davis Jones , Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College. From transforming student retention with a “data as a flashlight” philosophy to leading with heart (and humor), Chrissy s...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ From Shocker Spirit to Innovation Nation — with Bobby Gandu This week on The Pickup Meeting , Kevin and Brody are back with birthday cake in hand for a laugh-filled chat that goes from tight-rolled jeans and cheesecake to Wichita State’s wildest ideas made real. 🎂 Their guest? The one and only Bobby Gandu , Associate Vice Provost at Wichita State University, a marketing-minded...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ The Pickup Meeting: “From Songwriting Dreams to Student Success — A Conversation with Isabelle Langham” In this lively and laughter-filled episode, Brody and Kevin welcome the incredible Isabelle Rena Langham , Director of Advising and Technology Initiatives at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Isabelle shares her journey from aspiring songwriter to higher ed changemaker,...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ “Advising Legends, Dogs, Donuts, and the Energizer Bunny: A Conversation with Marsha Miller” Get ready for an episode that’s part celebration, part storytelling, and all heart. 🎉 Brody Broshears and Kevin Thomas sit down with NACADA legend Marsha Miller , award-winning author, mentor, and self-proclaimed “genealogical adventurer.” From camping mishaps in the Utah snow to shapi...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a feel-good episode packed with wisdom, laughter, and a few surprise concert stories! 🎶 Brody and Kevin kick things off with their favorite music memories before welcoming the incredible Dr. Jenny Bloom from Florida Atlantic University, a true legend in higher education and co-founder of Appreciative Advising . From her unexpected journey into creating a global advi...

Send us Fan Mail ⚾🍩 From Cardinals heartbreaks to donut debates, Kevin and Brody kick off this episode of The Pickup Meeting with laughter and plenty of sugar cravings. Then they’re joined by Todd Burrell , longtime admissions leader turned University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign regional rep, for a first-ever podcast appearance you won’t forget. Todd shares his journey as a first-gen student, h...

Send us Fan Mail Saving thousands on haircuts, binge-buying vinyl, and interviewing one of higher ed’s most approachable leaders. This week, Brody and Kevin sit down with Ben Gross for a conversation that blends laughter, leadership, and life lessons. Dr. Gross is department chair, mentor, and self-proclaimed fried chicken enthusiast from Lipscomb University. From fandoms to navigating faculty-sta...

Send us Fan Mail Brody and Kevin are back for Episode 3 with more bantering about podcast bloopers, international listeners (yes, even you, Croatia 👀), and the electric energy of a new academic year. This week, they’re joined by John Vasquez , freshly appointed Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Michigan. John shares his inspiring journey from first-gen student in cow...

Send us Fan Mail Treehouses, thrift shops, and throwing firewood! In this not-so-filler second episode, Kevin and Brody are back! Join the fun as they welcome former NACADA President and advising superstar Dana Zahorik for a candid convo about leadership, community colleges, and why training and development should never just be about clicking through a handbook. Along the way, they tackle summer b...

Send us Fan Mail In the premiere episode of The Pickup Meeting , Kevin Thomas and Brody Broshears kick off their long-awaited podcast adventure! Their first guest? The unstoppable Tara Stopfel Warden from the University of Cincinnati! Tara dives into the powerful work she's doing to strengthen partnerships, redefine student success, and lead with a culture of clarity, comfort, care, and conne...

Send us Fan Mail In this teaser trailer, meet your new favorite duo: Michael "Brody" Broshears and Kevin Thomas...best friends, higher ed pros, and unapologetic disruptors of the status quo. If you've ever entered into an unexpected hallway chat that left you inspired, challenged, or laughing way too hard... this is that , in podcast form. Sometimes, the best meetings aren’t on the...