On the Banks
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.
On the Banks focuses on the power of that connection, meeting new brothers for the first time and embracing our shared values.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 28
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
My Toughest Battle: A Soldier’s Lifelong Struggle with Polio
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Maj. Gen. Bill Matz, U.S. Army (Ret.) (Gettysburg 1961), who shares his inspiring life story as a boy stricken with polio who, through persistence, overcame c…
Brotherhood & Business: A Journey of Leadership & Impact
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Cameron Haring (Miami 2004), who discusses how his entrepreneurial spirit led him back to his hometown of Mansfield, Ohio to make an impact on his community. …
Venture Capital: Helping People Achieve Their Dreams
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Bill Kaiser (MIT 1977), who had a 30-year career in venture capital, a field he describes as “exciting, risky and really fun.” He found reward in helping entr…
The Digital Mirror: How AI Reshapes Young Men’s Mental Health
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Justin Carter, PhD (North Alabama 2002), who discusses how AI reshapes young men’s mental health and the impacts of treating employees’ psychological health t…
The Community Grocer
In this episode of On the Banks, we meet Eli Moraru (Penn 2021), co-founder and president of The Community Grocer. Eli discusses how his entrepreneurial spirit guided him into a nonprofit career post…
A Philanthropic Mindset
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)
Guest: Mick Larsen (Washington 2023)
In this episode, we meet Mick Larsen (Washington 2023), who discusses Sigma Tau’s commitment to service, which led to the Chapter wi…
A Long Tradition of Service
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)
Guests: Ryan Gottwald (WPI 2024) & Colby Jones (WPI 2024)
In this episode, we meet WPI's Philanthropy Chairmen Ryan Gottwald (2024) and Colby Jones (2024), wh…
Fundraising for a Purpose
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)
Guests: Payne Schumann (Chapman 2023) and Taylor Dintzner (Arizona State 2022)
In this episode, we meet Payne Schumann (Chapman 2023) and Taylor Dintzner (Arizona State…
Camp Out for Mental Health
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)
Guest: Andrew McCann (Western Ontario 2023)
In Season 4, episode 2, we meet Andrew McCann (2023), who discusses Lambda Omega at Western Ontario’s Camp Out for Mental Hea…
In It for the Long Haul
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)
Guest: Tim Kilduff (Kent State 1968)
In this episode, we meet Tim Kilduff, the Founder & President of the 26.2 Foundation. Tim talks about the history of mara…
Reflections on High Places
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)
Guest: Hugh Morton (Auburn 1969)
In this episode, we meet Hugh Morton (Auburn 1969), the 69th person to complete the Seven Summits Challenge having summited the tallest …
A Negotiator's Mindset
Hosted By: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)
Guest: Mac Lewison (Akron 1996)
In this episode, we meet Mac Lewison (Akron 1996), a former FBI Special Agent. Mac discusses his time in the FBI and how the skills …
Keeping a Moral Obligation
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)
Guest: James Miervaldis (Johns Hopkins 2006)
In this episode, we meet James Miervaldis (Johns Hopkins 2006), a veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jam…
A Citizen Scholar Revealed
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)
Guest: Ryan Taneja (Central Arkansas 2024)
In this episode, we meet Ryan Taneja who was recently recognized by AY Magazine and Arkansas Time Magazine for his philanthrop…
Believe in Community
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1997)
Guest: A.J. Catoline (New York 1992)
In this episode, we meet A.J. Catoline, the Emmy Award winning editor for the Apple TV+ comedy-drama series Ted Lasso. A.…
A Modern Day Renaissance Man
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)
Guest: Sonnie Wooden (Iowa 2018)
In this episode, Sonnie Wooden, a recent graduate from University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Fine Arts program, talks about what it me…
On the Ground in Vietnam
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)
Guest: Bill Lindsay (Gettysburg 1969)
In this episode, Bill Lindsay, former Archon and Vietnam veteran, discusses his book, Pop Smoke: The Story of One Mari…
These Solar Lights Provide Joy
Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)
Guest: Kevin Kuster (Kansas 1991)
In this episode, Kevin Kuster talks about the nonprofit organization he founded, Watts of Love, which brings solar light to developi…
“The President’s Book of Secrets”
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)
Guest: David Priess (Illinois Wesleyan 1993)
In this episode, David Priess, former CIA intelligence officer, talks about the presidency, national security a…
An Immortal Gift
Host: Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975)
Guest: Ed Gulewitz (Texas Christian 1990)
In this episode, Ed Gulewitz shares his story about receiving a double-lung transplant. Ed is an organ donation a…