About 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 Episode Recordings
We invite you to listen and subscribe to the podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Simplecast and Spotify. Video versions of each episode are also available to watch on YouTube. All episode recordings can be found at the link below:
Newest Episode
S6, Ep. 6: Grit, Spit & Never Quit – 3/5/2026
Rob Riggle (Kansas 1992)
Actor and comedian Rob Riggle (Kansas 1992), best known for his roles in “The Daily Show,” “The Hangover” and “Step Brothers,” discusses his new motivational memoir “Grit, Spit, & Never Quit: A Marine’s Guide to Comedy & Life.” Rob also talks about his 20+ year career in the U.S. Marines and being a brother.
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