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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 1H 2M

Ep. 4 - Ben Gross, Lipscomb University

from The Pickup Meeting · host Kevin Thomas and Brody Broshears

Send us Fan MailSaving thousands on haircuts, binge-buying vinyl, and interviewing one of higher ed’s most approachable leaders. This week, Brody and Kevin sit down with Ben Gross for a conversation that blends laughter, leadership, and life lessons. Dr. Gross is department chair, mentor, and self-proclaimed fried chicken enthusiast from Lipscomb University.From fandoms to navigating faculty-staff collaboration, embracing AI in pharmacy education, and even the eternal Coke vs. Pepsi debate (#NeverPepsi), this episode has it all. Plus, Ben shares what makes him a trusted leader and why being vulnerable might be the most powerful leadership tool of all.Grab a Diet Coke, settle in, and join us for an episode that’s equal parts fun, thoughtful, and unexpectedly heartwarming.*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Also, subscribe to the Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!Have a question? Want to chat? E-mail us at [email protected]!Connect with Brody and Kevin on LinkedIn. 

Send us Fan Mail Saving thousands on haircuts, binge-buying vinyl, and interviewing one of higher ed’s most approachable leaders. This week, Brody and Kevin sit down with Ben Gross for a conversation that blends laughter, leadership, and life lessons. Dr. Gross is department chair, mentor, and self-proclaimed fried chicken enthusiast from Lipscomb University. From fandoms to navigating faculty-staff collaboration, embracing AI in pharmacy education, and even the eternal Coke vs. Pepsi debate ...

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