The Pickup Meeting
Ever stumbled into an unexpected convo that left you energized, inspired, and maybe even laughing out loud? That’s The Pickup Meeting. Join higher ed besties Michael "Brody" Broshears and Kevin Thomas as they sit down with passionate changemakers who put students first and aren’t afraid to shake up the status quo. These are the unplanned conversations that just might become the best part of your day.
The Pickup Meeting
Latest Episodes
Jill Geisler Wheeler, University of Arkansas
What do honors education, Formula 1, Arkansas waterfalls, and award-winning rice dishes have in common? Jill Geisler Wheeler! The University of Arkansas leader joins Kevin and Brody to discuss supporting high-achieving students, creating a sens...
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Ep. 58 - A "Just Us" Episode
Kevin and Brody are back from a whirlwind month on the road—and they’ve got the hotel breakfasts, highway miles, and questionable merging skills to prove it! From Juicy Lucys and record-store hauls to an unforgettable Vikings-Colts game, they s...
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Karen Lewis, University of Maryland-College Park
Dust off the VHS tapes and cue the Weird Al—this episode is equal parts advising wisdom and ’80s-and-’90s nostalgia! Kevin and Brody sit down with NACADA President Karen Lewis to explore her unexpected path from aspiring entertainment journalis...
Ep. 56 - A "Just Us" Episode
Kevin and Brody clock in for a lively trip down employment memory lane—complete with hairnets, Hardee’s biscuits, disastrous uniforms, questionable bosses, and a one-night gas-station career.Then, they tackle the dreaded campus runaround...
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Ep. 55 - Rachel Gordon, American University of Antigua
Financial aid isn’t paperwork—it’s people. Rachel Gordon, Vice President for Student Financial Services at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine, joins Kevin and Brody to explore why money conversations are deeply personal, how...
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