Best Littlegiants Podcasts (2026)

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#396: Big Bash 2025 53:25

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14h ago53:25

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Our first episode of the new year features attendees at the 2025 Big Bash Alumni Reunion weekend last June, in advance of the 2026 event scheduled from June 5th through June 7th in the summer of 2026 (Episode 396).By Wabash College

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#395: Jaleel Grandberry '19 37:49

15d ago37:49

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This episode features sports writer at aggregator site FanSided.com, Jaleel Grandberry '19, discussing his best Wabash memory, following his own commencement advice, and the experience of what it was like presenting at the front of Baxter 101 (Episode 395).By Wabash College

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#263: Dr. Julian Whitney 29:10

26d ago29:10

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is BKT Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Julian Whitney, with his talk titled: "The Next Frontier: Global Citizenship in the 2030's" Episode 263 - Original Speech Date: December 4, 2025By Wabash College

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#394: Duke Phan '26 43:33

29d ago43:33

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This episode features senior Duke Phan '26, discussing his project of making direct phone call connections with the Wabash alumni network, the challenge of studying internationally, and his gratitude for the many mentors he has enjoyed at Wabash (Episode 394).By Wabash College

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#262: Nick Sommer '15 22:28

1M ago22:28

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of Cost Accounting at Acuity Brands, Crawfordsville-native alumnus Nick Sommer '15, with his talk titled: "The Wabash Legacy" Episode 262 - Original Speech Date: November 20, 2025By Wabash College

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#261: Monon Bell Chapel 2025 24:29

1M ago24:29

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are 2025 captains of the Little Giant Football Team Quinn Sholar '26, Gavin Ruppert '26, and TJ Alexander '26, followed up by Head Coach Jake Gilbert, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 261 – Original Speech Date: November 13, 2025By Wabash College

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#393: Drs. Wysocki and Lavis 44:07

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This episode features collaborative partners in color dye chemistry, Dr. Laura Wysocki and Dr. Luke Lavis, as they discuss motivations for choosing to specialize in chemistry, Luke's experience with the Janelia Research campus, and how they became friends in graduate school (Episode 393).By Wabash College

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#260: Founders Day Chapel 2025 13:05

2M ago13:05

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Cahmelan "CP" Porter '14, back for the celebration of Wabash's annual Founders Day, with his talk titled: "Adversity: The Journey That Shapes Us - and the Community That Carries Us" Episode 260 – Original Speech Date: November 6, 2025By Wabash College

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#392: Ashraf Haidari '01 44:02

2M ago44:02

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This episode features Presidential Distinguished Speaker and Afghanistan's Ambassador to Sri Lanka Ashraf Haidari '01, discussing his personal history as an internally displaced Afghan, his favorite professors and spots on campus, and working through the nature of human suffering as a struggling student (Episode 392).…

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#259: Nicholas Kashon 33:54

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Campus Safety Specialist and founder of Y22 Nicholas Kashon, with his talk titled: "Suicide: How a Guitar and a Wabash Grad Saved a Veteran's Life" Episode 259 - Original Speech Date: October 30, 2025By Wabash College

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#258: Dr. Jennifer Abbott 22:06

2M ago22:06

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Professor and Department Chair of Rhetoric, Dr. Jennifer Abbott, with her talk titled: "Wear Your Courageous Costume" Episode 258 - Original Speech Date: October 23, 2025By Wabash College

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#391: Prof. Michael Abbott '85 46:55

2M ago46:55

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This episode features Professor of Theater, current Chair of the Music Department, and the 45th LaFollette Lecturer, Prof. Michael Abbott '85, discussing cuts from The Last Mixtape (the title of his lecture), the stylistic and tonal range of Aretha Franklin, and on coming full circle as an artist (Episode 391).…

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#257: LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 29:21

3M ago29:21

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the student LGBTQ+ group 'shOUT: Brady Largent '26 – "Tolerance vs. Acceptance" Christopher Board '26 – "Southpaw" Episode 257 – Original Speech Date: October 9, 2025By Wabash College

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#390: Dr. John Zimmerman H'67 36:03

3M ago36:03

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This episode features Professor of Chemistry Emeritus, Dr. John Zimmerman H'67, discussing his introduction of technology to the Wabash classroom, his many travels abroad, and a lack of wistfulness on the lost art of developing film (Episode 390).By Wabash College

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#256: Assoc. Dean Jon Jump 26:15

3M ago26:15

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Dean of the College, Dr. Jon Jump, with his talk titled: "Be a Villager" Episode 256 - Original Speech Date: October 2, 2025By Wabash College

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#389: Ike Homburg '12 46:29

3M ago46:29

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This episode features middle school teacher Ike Homburg '12, as he discusses the bond of campus unique to Wabash, his success in sending so many finalists to National History Day, and his unexpected tournament wins while throwing disc (Episode 389).By Wabash College

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#255: Buck Waddell 19:14

4M ago19:14

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of Safety and Security, Buck Waddell, with his talk titled: "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?" Episode 255 - Original Speech Date: September 11, 2025By Wabash College

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#388: Theater: Thin Walls 49:19

4M ago49:19

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This episode features members of the cast and crew of the Spring 2025 Wabash Theater production titled Thin Walls, a devised piece created within the classroom, workshopped during its Wabash run, and revised over the summer ahead of its international debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Episode 388).…

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#254: Dean Scott C. Brown 18:48

4M ago18:48

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Speaking outside Pioneer Chapel is new Dean of Students, Dr. Scott C. Brown, with his talk titled: "Meeting Y(our) Highest Expectations" Episode 254 - Original Speech Date: September 4, 2025By Wabash College

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#253: President Scott E. Feller 32:04

4M ago32:04

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Speaking outside Pioneer Chapel is 17th President of Wabash College Dr. Scott Feller, with his talk titled: "Let's Build Something. Together." Episode 253 - Original Speech Date: August 28, 2025By Wabash College

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#387: Coach Jake Gilbert '98 38:12

4M ago38:12

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This episode features Coach Jake Gilbert '98, the Little Giants' new head football coach. Coach Gilbert discusses his advice for freshmen in the first two weeks, a preliminary rundown of potential starters, and what makes for a great Saturday morning (Episode 387).By Wabash College

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#386: Dr. Jeremy Hartnett '96 49:59

5M ago49:59

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This episode features Dr. Jeremy Hartnett '96, Professor of Classics and this year's recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Hartnett discusses growing into and beyond the mantle of the Wabash Classics Department, sharing a meal as sharing knowledge, and showing the students the actually existing Roman people (Epis…

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#385: Dean Greg Redding '88 40:35

7M ago40:35

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This episode features Associate Professor of German at the end of his tenure as Dean of Students, Dr. Greg Redding, as he reflects on becoming a one-year dean for six years, expanding access to wellness and mental health resources, and the "karmic" moments of serving his alma mater from an administrator's point of view (Episode 385).…

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#384: Dr. Frank Howland 43:42

8M ago43:42

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This episode features long-standing Professor of Economics Dr. Frank Howland on the eve of his retirement from the College, discussing his career path and tenure that lead him to revitalize the department, develop new courses of study, and foster a new major across his 37 years at Wabash (Episode 384).…

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#383: Commencement Speakers 2025 44:47

8M ago44:47

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This episode features this year's Commencement speakers from the class of 2025, Luis Rivera and Logan Weilbaker, as they reflect on their academic achievements, progress on their speeches, and what it feels like to carry the burden of saying "goodbye" (Episode 383).By Wabash College

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#252: Senior Chapel 2025 52:50

8M ago52:50

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Senior Class of 2025: Jacob Weber '25 Noah McRoberts '25 Mawuli Nevis '25 William Beikes '25 Episode 252 – Original Speech Date: April 24, 2025By Wabash College

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#251: Susan Albrecht 20:28

8M ago20:28

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is long-time staff member at the College, Susan Albrecht, with her talk titled: "Reflections of Six Decades of Wabash" Episode 251 – Original Speech Date: April 17, 2025By Wabash College

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#382: Quinn Fitzgerald '26 30:52

9M ago30:52

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This episode features Lacrosse attackman Quinn Fitzgerald, Wabash class of 2026, discussing the particular skills needed to serve in his position on the field, his unique entry into the sport, and leaving a legacy for future Little Giant Lacrosse players (Episode 382).By Wabash College

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#250: Dean Greg Redding '88 32:26

9M ago32:26

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Professor and outgoing Dean of Students Greg Redding, Wabash class of 1988, with his talk titled: "Lessons Learned on the Trail" Episode 250 – Original Speech Date: April 10, 2025By Wabash College

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#249: Tom Runge '71 25:18

9M ago25:18

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is former Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Tom Runge, Wabash Class of 1971, with his talk titled: "Bumper Stickers, NASCAR, and Professional Wrestling – Simple Lessons for Life" Episode 249 – Original Speech Date: April 3, 2025By Wabash College

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#381: Dr. Chad Westphal 45:34

9M ago45:34

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This episode features professor of Mathematics & Computer Science, Dr. Chad Westphal, discussing his shift from skateboarding to applied math, the usefulness of empathy in the classroom, and the department's first year connecting Wabash students in collaboration with Purdue's National Data Mine Network (Episode 381).…

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#248: Tyler Wade '12 18:44

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Director of Admissions Tyler Wade, Wabash class of 2012, with his talk titled: "Scientiae et Virtuti" Episode 248 – Original Speech Date: March 27, 2025By Wabash College

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#247: Fr. Michael Bower 25:38

10M ago25:38

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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is chaplain of the Wabash College Newman Center, Father Michael Bower, with his talk titled: "A Call for a Return to Authentic Masculinity" Episode 247 – Original Speech Date: March 20, 2025By Wabash College

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#396: Big Bash 2025 53:25

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#395: Jaleel Grandberry '19 37:49

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#263: Dr. Julian Whitney 29:10

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#394: Duke Phan '26 43:33

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#262: Nick Sommer '15 22:28

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#261: Monon Bell Chapel 2025 24:29

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#393: Drs. Wysocki and Lavis 44:07

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#260: Founders Day Chapel 2025 13:05

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#392: Ashraf Haidari '01 44:02

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#259: Nicholas Kashon 33:54

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#258: Dr. Jennifer Abbott 22:06

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#391: Prof. Michael Abbott '85 46:55

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#257: LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 29:21

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#390: Dr. John Zimmerman H'67 36:03

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#256: Assoc. Dean Jon Jump 26:15

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#389: Ike Homburg '12 46:29

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#255: Buck Waddell 19:14

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#388: Theater: Thin Walls 49:19

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#254: Dean Scott C. Brown 18:48

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#253: President Scott E. Feller 32:04

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#387: Coach Jake Gilbert '98 38:12

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#386: Dr. Jeremy Hartnett '96 49:59

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#385: Dean Greg Redding '88 40:35

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#384: Dr. Frank Howland 43:42

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#383: Commencement Speakers 2025 44:47

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#252: Senior Chapel 2025 52:50

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#251: Susan Albrecht 20:28

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#382: Quinn Fitzgerald '26 30:52

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#250: Dean Greg Redding '88 32:26

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#249: Tom Runge '71 25:18

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#381: Dr. Chad Westphal 45:34

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#248: Tyler Wade '12 18:44

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#247: Fr. Michael Bower 25:38