On the BanksAbout the Podcast

On the Banks is a podcast series, where we meet brothers through interview and storytelling. On the Banks pays homage to the chance meeting of John Templeton McCarty (Jefferson 1848) and Bolivar G. Krepps (Jefferson 1849) on the banks of the Sweetwater River on July 7, 1849. Two brothers who never met, connected 1,500 miles west of Canonsburg when heading to the California Gold Rush. No GPS and no cell phone…they found each other. The podcast focuses on the power of that connection, meeting new brothers for the first time and embracing our shared values.

         

Podcast Episodes

Season 6 – Out Now!

Episode Release Dates & Guests:

E1. Family & Fraternity: Fiji Sires & Sons - The Ieuters (12/19/2025)

Family & Fraternity: Fiji Sires & Sons
Bill (Illinois 1957), Charlie (Illinois 1983), Billy (Iowa State 1985), Max (Michigan State 2012) & Rolf (Wisconsin 2014)
  • Release Date: 12/19/2025
  • Description: Fiji Sires & Sons was established 100 years ago. To commemorate this centennial, we visit with the Ieuter family – three generations, seven Fijis, representing five chapters: Bill Ieuter, with sons, Charlie and Billy, and grandsons, Max and Rolf. (Those not in attendance were Bill’s son, Jake (Kansas 1986), and grandson, Charlie (Kansas 2017).

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E2. Rising Hope - Theo Avgerinos (1/8/2026)

Rising Hope: Celebrating Resilience, Mentorship & the Enduring Power of Hope
Theo Avgerinos (Bucknell 2000)
  • Release Date: 1/8/2026
  • Description: Theo Avgerinos, an award-winning filmmaker and director, discusses his feature length documentary “Rising Hope.” Through the film, Theo tells the stories of people in one of the poorest regions of the United States who are working against great odds to improve lives in their community.

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E3. Katie's Kids - Jim Eckelberry (1/23/2026)

Katie’s Kids: Spreading Joy, Gratitude, Relief & Peace
Jim Eckelberry (Akron 1988)
  • Release Date: 1/23/2026
  • Description: After the heartbreaking loss of a daughter in 2020, Jim Eckelberry and his family set out to honor Katie’s legacy of caring and kindness. To date they have helped over 2,000 kids. Prepare to be inspired. Learn more about Katie’s Kids here.

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E4. Shaping the Modern Gaming Industry - Paul Sams (Coming 2/5/2026)

Shaping the Modern Gaming Industry
Paul Sams (California Santa Barbara 1992)
  • Release Date: 2/5/2026
  • Description: Have you ever wondered how Phi Gamma Delta’s values could prepare someone to run one of the most iconic gaming companies in the world? Then this episode is what you’ve been waiting for. Paul Sams, the CEO of Certain Affinity (an independent game developer known for the “Halo” series, “Call of Duty” series and “Doom” 2016), shares his story how he helped shape the modern gaming industry by realizing a childhood dream.

E5. Higher Education & the Male Student - Mitch Daniels (Coming 2/19/2026)

Higher Education & the Male Student: Modern Challenges, Trends & Traditions
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. (Purdue Faculty Initiate)
  • Release Date: 2/19/2026
  • Description: Mitch Daniels, the former President of Purdue University (2013-22) and 49th Governor of Indiana (2005-13), discusses the state of higher education today, challenges men face in college, trends in Greek life and advice for incoming students.

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Past Episode Recordings

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