Keepin' Up With the Theta Delts

In this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with more seniors from the Wabash class of 2026! This week, it is Deacon Green and Carter Bertsch! This is the second episode in the Senior Spotlight series of 2026! Thank you all for listening as always!

In this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 is not hosting, as Bobby Hill '26 is hosting and Carson Wirtz '26 is his guest! They talk about their past at Wabash and about their future afterward. This is the first episode in the 2026 Senior Spotlight series. We hope you enjoy the episode and we appreciate you for listening as always!

In this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with fellow EC members Nate Dice '27 and Gabe McKinney '27. They talk all about what it is like being on the EC, being leaders, and how their experience has helped them. They also try to guess fun facts about some brothers at the end! Thank you as always for listening!

In this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with brand new EC members Drake Green '28 and Christian Hanna '29. They discuss what it is like to be a leader, an EC member, and much more. They also list their favorite moments of 2025! Thank you for listening as always!

In this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with the house's Scholarship Chairs: Jonathan Parackattu '28 and Josh Troutman '28! They talk about the house's academics, communications with alumni, and play a Valentine's Day themed game! Thank you for listening as always!

In this episode, Podcast Chair, and newly elected President of the Upsilon Deuteron Charge of Theta Delta Chi, Ethan Cook '28 is interviewed by former President and current Social Chair Carter Bertsch '26. As always, we hope you enjoy this episode as we welcome you back to the show for the first episode of the Spring 2026 semester at Wabash! Thank you for listening!

On this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with two new freshmen in the house: Brandon Brewer '29, and Amgalanbaatar Gantulga '29. The freshmen answer all kinds of questions in this episode so that you, the listener, can get to know them! Thank you as always for listening! Happy Holidays!

On this bonus episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with President Carter Bertsch '26 to discuss the ongoing food situation and attempt to address the concerns that we have had coming in. To the parents and alumni who have reached out to help us and complain about our struggles to the college, thank you and we greatly appreciate you. Thanks for listening as always!

On this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with three new freshmen in the house: Hunter McArthur '29, Sebastian Smelser '29, and Boston Cahoun '29. The freshmen answer all kinds of questions in this episode so that you, the listener, can get to know them! Thank you as always for listening!

In this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with the Risk Managers: Kade Honickel '27 and Javier Cabrera '28! They talk all about risk management, the looming Monon Bell game, emergency education, and more! Thank you as always for tuning in! https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85311229639?pwd=KhVp08cOiKPuAZ83ZnhvxT6RQ9cQdU.1

In this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with the house's Philanthropy Chairs: Nathaniel Dice '27, Michael Enz '26, and Aiden Shaw '27 to talk about everything it is that they do as Philanthropy Chairs! If you enjoy this episode, please let us know in the comments! Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with brother Carson Wirtz '26 and they talk about the many house positions Carson has held and is currently holding, what his experiences have been like, and what it is like to be in a band! If you enjoy this episode, please let us know in the comments of this episode! Thank you all for your patience with everything that has happened to this podcast so far this semester, and we look forward to getting it back on schedule!

Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with Upsilon Deuteron Charge alumnus Corey Egler '15! Corey needs no introduction, so enjoy the episode!

Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with Dr. Rick Wood '73! If you know Dr. Wood, you know this episode needs no introduction. Sorry for the long wait for the first episode of the fall '25 semester, we have been dealing with many difficulties. Despite that, we are back now, so enjoy!

In the final episode of the spring 2025 semester, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 shares the couch with the newest brothers of the Upsilon Deuteron charge, Javier Cabrera '28 and Misael Talavera '28! They talk about being far from home, why they joined TDX, personal improvement, and more! Listeners will also get the chance to get to know the new brothers a bit more! Thank you to everyone who has listened to or watched an episode this semester! It has meant a great deal to us and we will keep making this thing even better in the future! We will have more episodes coming in August!

Podcast chair Ethan Cook '28 shares the mic with Ian Strehl '25! They talk all about the past, present, and the exciting future! They also do a fun exercise in fantasy basketball and bucket list building! We hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 shares the mic with Theta Delta Chi Charge Consultant Nick Carter '24! They talk about being Charge Consultant, challenges, fun stories, how he got the job and more! They also do the first installment of "The 3-Count!" Thank you for listening to this episode!

Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 shares the mics with seniors Noah McRoberts '25 and Andrew Dever '25! They share wisdom gained from 4 years at Wabash College, look forward to the future, and even try to guess which brothers were spittin' facts! If you enjoy, please follow us if you have not already! Thank you!

Miles Goss '25 and Jared Araiza '25 join Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 on our first Senior Spotlight episode of 2025! They discuss lessons and memories, what the future looks like, and educating the younger members of the house! They also play some "most likely to" and have plenty of laughs! Thanks for watching!

Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down in the new studio with Carter Bertsch '26, Ethan (Bobby) Hill '26, and Carson Wirtz '26 to talk about the new studio, the people that made it possible, progression, and why we are here in the first place! Thank you for listening! Special thanks to the Theta Delta Chi Educational Foundation for making this new studio possible!

Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 sits down with President Carter Bertsch ‘26 and D.E.I. Chair Cris Amantecatl ‘27 in an off-the-cuff episode to talk about, D.E.I., responsibilities, and more!

Today, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 welcomed Carson and Deacon on the podcast to talk about learning lessons, imparting wisdom, and hot food takes. This episode also features new segments: "Letters from the Heart" and Bring it Back."

Today, Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 welcomed the rush chairs of the house on the podcast to talk about all things recruitment, Preamble Institute (PI), and new changes.

Today, Noah McRoberts '25 and Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 welcome on New Executive Committee Members, Vice President Nathaniel Dice and Corresponding Secretary Derek McDonald. Expect to learn why they decided to run for house leadership, what they hope to add to their roles, where they would like to see the house go in the future, and the nature of finals week at Wabash.

Today, Noah McRoberts '25 and newly elected Podcast Chair Ethan Cook '28 welcome on Brian Bertges, the Executive Director of Theta Delta Chi's International Office. He is a self described catalyst for helping young men improve their lives and their brotherhoods. Expect to learn to address the root rather than the symptoms of a problem, how to build momentum towards goals, the importance of being accountable to values, what Theta Delt is all about, and a whole lot more.

The New Executive Committee was elected two weeks ago with Carter Bertsch '26 as President, Nathaniel Dice '27 as Vice President, Malachi McRoberts '27 as Treasurer, Derek McDonald '27 as Corresponding Secretary, and Jonathan Parackattu '28 as Recording Secretary. Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on two new Executive Committee Members, Treasurer Malachi McRoberts '27 and Recording Secretary Jonathan Parackattu '28. In this episode, we discuss why they sought out the leadership positions, what the state of the EC is, and what they hope to add to the house in these roles.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on the last two of the Freshmen, Gino Park '28 and Jacob Coffman '28. Expect to learn about their favorite movies, meals, and classes, what they hope to get out of Wabash and TDX, and how to mew.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on two more recently initiated Freshmen, Josh Troutman '28 and Nick Kreis '28. Expect to learn about the most recent edition of Bench Guarding, their hopes for their future at Wabash, why they joined TDX, and their least favorite animals.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on Grand Lodge Members President Jim Leuck '09 and Undergraduate at Large Carter Bertsch '26. Both Upsilon Deuteron Brothers share how TDX has impacted their lives and why they continue to pour back into the international brotherhood. Expect to learn about the different parts of the international organization, the developments of Upsilon Deuteron over the last 20 years, and some of the biggest talking points for Theta Delta Chi heading into year 178. For more information about Founders' Day, click the link below: https://www.thetadeltachifoundersday.org/

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on Jim Hawksworth '95. Jim Hawksworth is the current President of the National Association of Wabash Men, a Managing Director of Guy Carpenter Insurance, and a proud Wabash parent. Expect to learn about the Rechartering of the Upsilon Deuteron, Jim's changes to and role in the NAWM, and his advice for Wabash Men for life.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomed on newly initiated Brothers, Drake green '28 and Xavier Master '28. Expect to learn about their New Member Ed process, their hopes and aspirations for the house, and their least favorite candies.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on the newly initiated Freshmen, Jonathan Parackattu '28 and Ethan Cook '28. Expect to learn about the new brothers, their interests, passions, and favorite inside jokes.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on Head of Safety and Security Buck Waddell to discuss his role on campus. Expect to learn how campus security has changed and is changing, why Buck Waddell loves Wabash, and why Buck is going through New Member Education at TDX.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on Joel Bustamante '11 to discuss Homecoming and alumni at Wabash and TDX. Expect to learn about the state of the house over time, some of his favorite memories as a brother, and what fraternities can offer young people today.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 Noah McRoberts welcomes on New Member Educators Gabe McKinney '27 and Carter Bertsch '26 to discuss the changes in New Member Education. Expect to learn about the history of the new member process, what the goal of New Member Education is, and what some of the new ideas for new Member Education are going forward.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcome on both faculty advisors, Dr. Jon Baer and Dr. Wally Novak, to discuss the role of the faculty advisor throughout the history of the house, what the house has looked like during their time as advisors, and the positives of the house culture shift and ways to keep up momentum.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomed on Philanthropy Chairman Andrew Dever '25 onto the podcast to discuss the elevation of philanthropy in the Upsilon Deuteron charge over his time on campus. Expect to hear how philanthropy has been, is, and will be in the future during the conversation before turning to some of Andrew's personal interests

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on President Carter Bertsch '26 and Rush Chair Ethan "Bobby" Hill '26 for the inaugural episode of the 2024-25 school year. This is only a few weeks removed from Upsilon Deuteron's winning of the TDX Victory Cup at Convention and one day before Wabash's Ringing-In Ceremony, so enjoy a conversation discussing the ins-and-outs of winning the Victory Cup and what you can expect from rush over the next year

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on sophomore Rush Chairs Braden Potters '26 and Ethan "Bobby" Hill '26 to discuss the rush scene at Wabash at writ large, how they've seen the house change, what they plan on doing in the future of Rush, and their personal interests.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts welcomes on the rest of this year's freshman class, bringing on Aidan Shaw, Kade Honickel, and Yoonseo Kim to talk about their year as a whole, their favorite memories, and their lifestyles at Wabash. In addition, Yoonseo Kim will be taking a 2 year hiatus from Wabash to serve his country in the military, so listen to where he is before he returns to talk about his life in the military.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts welcomes on the three brother hopefuls in the 2nd New Member Class of the Spring of 2024 in Deacon Green '26, Malachi McRoberts '27, and Cristobal Amantecatl '27. Today they discuss music and horror movies, experiences with and thoughts about fraternities, and hopes for the future

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on two members of the Fall Rush Class, Ray Larberg '27 and Gabriel McKinney '27 to discuss their experiences coming to Wabash and joining the house, their relationships with brothers, and their plans for the future of the house.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on current Junior Miles Goss '25 to discuss milk, social events, mental health, smash bros, and much more.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on current charge president Sophomore Carter Bertsch '26 to discuss the inner workings of the house culture shift, the 365 rush strategy, house philanthropy, and much more.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on senior Joe Rios '24 for an entertaining episode where they talk about Joe's time on the football team, his pledge family, future plans, and tequila.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on senior Caleb Peare '24 to discuss his time at Wabash, how the house has changed, his own interests, his future plans, and much more.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on New Members Derek McDonald '27 and Nathaniel Dice '27 to discuss their decisions to join the Wabash and TDX brotherhoods, their freshman experiences, and their hopes for their futures and the future of the house.

Today, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 welcomes on Vice President, Philanthropy Chairman, and Kitchen Steward Carson Wirtz '26. Throughout the insightful conversation, the two men discuss the philanthropic tradition of the Upsilon Deuteron chapter of TDX, the opportunities to better connect with faculty at Wabash, and Carson's many interests and hobbies including creative writing.

For the inaugural episode, Corresponding Secretary Noah McRoberts '25 discusses rush and recent and upcoming house events with Jake Talbert '24. Mr. Talbert then describes his rationale for joining the house, his favorite memories and passions, and his future plans.