Wabash On My Mind

Rich sits down with participants in the Moot Court Finals this year, Caleb Dickey '21, Bryce McCullough '23, Cooper Smith '23, & Jake Vermeulen '21, discussing how to succeed in the court, locking eyes with a state supreme court judge, and wiccan communion wafers (Episode 255).

Rich sits down with seniors from the Little Giant Wrestling, Basketball and Swimming teams respectively, Darden Schurg '20, Harry Hallstrom '20, and Hunter Jones '20. They discuss favorite moments in their sport, new teammates, and what to expect from each team this season (Episode 254).

Rich sits down with Para-Triathlon National Champion and disabilities advocate Nicole Ver Kuilen, discussing her journey as a para-athlete, racing down the 1500-mile West Coast, and helping others one volcano at a time. (Episode 253).

Rich sits down with former Dean of the College Dr. Gary Phillips regarding his last years teaching at Wabash prior to retirement. They discuss his experiences as a dean during the 2008 financial crisis, his impacts over decades of teaching on others, and the shape of a question (Episode 252).

Rich sits down with editor of the New York Times Crossword puzzle and Crawfordsville-native Will Shortz, discussing his eighth-grade start to puzzlemaking, founding the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and avoiding obscurities and minimizing oddities (Episode 251).

Rich sits down with director Michael Abbott and members of the cast of the upcoming Wabash Theater production of Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues . They discuss how their roles have challenged them, the ethereal nature of theater, and how to prepare for the opening curtain (Episode 250).

Rich sits down with Dr. James Makubuya ahead of the 40th LaFollette Lecture, the first to feature a member of the music department. They discuss his experiences playing in Carnegie Hall, nineteen years of Wamidan, and learning another culture through its instruments (Episode 249).

Rich sits down with Dr. Wally Novak and research student Joe Kaefer '22 to review the professor's recent co-authorship and creation of a new protein. The three discuss gene testing "in silico," working as a student-mentor team, and how research is like golf (Episode 248).

Rich sits down with head coach Tyler McCreary entering his 2nd season with the Wabash Redpack. Tyler discusses the daily choices inherent to success in the sport, coaching alongside Clyde Morgan, and who to look for in this year's team (Episode 247).

On the road in Nashville, TN, Rich sits down with songwriter Gary Reamey '77 in his studio offices on Music Row. Gary discusses the differences between personal and commercial songwriting, what it's like to play a guitar, and his investments in making grown men cry (Episode 246). Feat. Co-Host Steve Charles H'70

Rich sits down with outgoing Dean of Students for eleven years, Michael Raters '85. Michael discusses the importance of the role played by student leaders, his connection to former deans, and what this generation of students has taught him (Episode 245).

Rich sits down with Dr. Eric Wetzel after being named recipient of the 2019 McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Eric discusses disturbance as a teaching method, defines a "reciprocal illumination," and describes his ideal classroom (Episode 244).

This week, Rich sits down with the visiting director and member of the Wabash class of 1990 Ansley Valentine, discussing advocacy in theater, being a big brother to current Wabash students, and how it feels to direct on Ball Stage (Episode 243).

This week, Rich sits down with three graduated members of the first Wabash Liberal Arts Immersion Program from the summer of 2015, discussing the advantages and challenges granted by the program and listening once more to their final audio essays (Episode 242).

This week, Rich speaks over-the-phone with Dick Sadler, class of 1954, who will be taking a road trip across the country from Laguna Woods, CA all the way to Wabash for the upcoming Big Bash Reunion (Episode 241).

This week features a special episode from the Wabash On My Mind creative team: an audio journey through Commencement Sunday, walking alongside the families, alumni, and students celebrating the graduation of the class of 2019 (Episode 240).

This week, Rich sits down with Wabash's first female trustee Jennifer Evans, discussing her hopes for the Giant Steps campaign, her impressions of Wabash as a parent, and working on a board with one shared experience (Episode 239).

This week, Rich sits down with the selected student speakers from the class of 2019 for this year's Commencement ceremonies. Quinn and Jaleel reflect on belonging at Wabash, on the dimensions of creativity, on moments, regrets, and their freshman selves (Episode 238).

This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Ted Cohen, a sociologist specializing in the impacts of masculinity in teaching and learning environments, discussing multiple ways of being masculine, the differences between virtual and real male interactions, and being wary of stereotyping fraternities and athletes (Episode 237).

This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Karen Quandt and students upon their return from a spring break immersion trip abroad to France, discussing what they saw at L'Ouvre, first impressions of host families and the townsfolk, and how immersion changes one's sense of place in the world (Episode 236).

This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Christie Byun and students upon their return from a spring break immersion trip abroad to Iceland, recounting the Blue Lagoon, why environment changes the learning process, and an Icelandic bakery (Episode 235).

This week, Rich and guest co-host Brandon Arbuckle '19 sit down with NYT Op-Ed columnist David Brooks on his visit to campus, discussing his new book, the Weave Project, and how to build character while in college (Episode 234).

This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Karen Quandt and students prior to their spring break immersion trip abroad to France, discussing the perspectives of WWII in Normandy, looking forward to homestay experiences, and the anticipation of European cheese (Episode 233).

This week, Rich sits down with Dr. Christie Byun and students prior to their spring break immersion trip abroad to Iceland, discussing environmental economics, changing cultural perspectives, and dealing with the nerves to leave the country (Episode 232).

This week, Wabash On My Mind features segments from a student audio essay produced by Wade Haesemeyer '22 for a class with Dr. Jeremy Hartnett '96. Rich hosts a discussion about how the work came to fruition from their freshman tutorial, and why Wade focused on the history of the Sparks Center (Episode 231).