Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

Matt Markin and Ryan Scheckel

Episodes 167
Avg. Duration 1h 14m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Join Matt Markin, Ryan Scheckel, and their amazing advising guests as they unite voices from around the globe to share real stories, fresh strategies, and game-changing insights from the world of academic advising.

Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this is your space to learn, connect, and be inspired.

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S1E167 Boundaries, Balance, and Building Community - Adventures in Advising

Mar 02, 2026 50m Transcript

In this energizing episode of Adventures in Advising, Imani Hill steps in as guest host to lead a powerhouse panel on advisor well being, retention, and the research that is reshaping the field.…

S1E166 Built to Persist, Fueled by Purpose (and Iced Coffee) - Adventures in Advising

Feb 23, 2026 49m Transcript

In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Ryan flies solo for a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Patricia (Patti) Griffin, Director of Academic Systems and Advisor Development at Fort Hays State…

S1E165 Advising at Scale: Rethinking Advisor Professional Development - Adventures in Advising

Feb 16, 2026 1h Transcript

What does it take to build meaningful, scalable professional development for academic advisors across an entire university system?In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt and Ryan pull back…

S1E164 Global Advising: Perspectives from the Middle East - Adventures in Advising

Feb 09, 2026 1h Transcript

In this special episode of Adventures and Advising, guest host Dr. Margaret Mbindyo (Millersville University) leads a rich, eye-opening conversation with Rasha Tawfik (American University of Sharjah)…

S1E163 Debating Advising’s Future: Scholar vs. ChatGPT - Adventures in Advising

Feb 02, 2026 43m Transcript

In this special episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt welcomes back Dr. Craig McGill from Kansas State University for a bold and slightly unconventional experiment: a friendly debate with ChatGPT…

S1E162 Not Just Teaching: Faculty Perspectives on Advising - Adventures in Advising

Jan 26, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

What happens when you put four Kansas State University faculty members, two curious cohosts, and a whole lot of passion for student success in the same podcast episode? You get a masterclass in what…

S1E161 Next-Gen Leadership Starts Here: NASPA USC Preview - Adventures in Advising

Jan 22, 2026 21m Transcript

The NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference isn’t just another conference—it’s a launchpad. Charlie Sloop from Michigan State University and Derrick Ball from Texas A&M University join us to break…

S1E160 Designing Success: Supporting International Students - Adventures in Advising

Jan 19, 2026 47m Transcript

🎒🌍 What happens when international student success meets academic advising, data, and a whole lot of heart?In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt and Ryan are joined by Dr. Ling LeBeau and…

S1E159 The Long Game of Advising: Leadership, Learning, and the Future - Adventures in Advising

Jan 12, 2026 1h 15m Transcript

Six years. Hundreds of conversations. Countless “aha” moments. In this special anniversary episode of, Matt and Ryan chat with Dana Zahorik, Kyle Ross, and Jennifer Rush about the NACADA Institutes.…

S1E158 Human First, Tech Forward: AI, Advising, and 2026 - Adventures in Advising

Jan 05, 2026 1h 16m Transcript

Matt and Ryan ring in the new year by blending reflection, realism, and a little sci-fi sparkle. Returning fan-favorite Melinda Anderson sets the tone with a powerful, compassionate conversation…

S1E157 AI Reviews the Podcast: A Deep Dive Using Google NotebookLM - Adventures in Advising

Dec 29, 2025 31m Transcript

In this meta installment of Adventures in Advising, Matt and Ryan toss two wildly different previous podcast episodes into the digital cauldron of Google NotebookLM to see what kind of AI-brewed…

S1E156 Communities of Practice in the Age of Immediacy - Adventures in Advising

Dec 22, 2025 51m Transcript

In this experimental solo adventure, Ryan slips out of the usual interview cockpit and takes us on a narrative ride through meme history, advising philosophy, and the warp-speed culture tugging at…

S1E155 Transforming Your Practice: A New Framework - Adventures in Advising

Dec 15, 2025 32m Transcript

Guest host Dr. Ann Bingham sits down with Dr. Josephine Gabi for a conversation that glows with insight and gentle challenge. Together, they explore Josie’s framework for encouraging individuals to…

S1E154 When Advising Goes Global: The IASAS/NACADA Partnership - Adventures in Advising

Dec 08, 2025 45m Transcript

In this globally focused installment of Adventures in Advising, Matt and Ryan sit down with Miriam Khalil and Sean Bridgen to learn about an exciting new international collaboration between the…

S1E153 Behind the Magazine: The Launch of Academic Advising Quarterly - Adventures in Advising

Dec 01, 2025 15m Transcript

What happens when two advising pros say, “What the heck, let’s do this”? In this special episode of Adventures in Advising, Matt and Ryan turn the mics on themselves to share the story behind their…

S1E152 Leading Through Closure: Lessons from Texas A&M University at Qatar - Adventures in Advising

Nov 24, 2025 46m Transcript

Get ready for a truly one-of-a-kind episode! Guest host Amanda Roberts Mather takes the mic to interview her boss Dr. Ryan McLawhon, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Services at Texas A&M…

S1E151 Investing in Excellence: A New Era of Advising at Ferris State - Adventures in Advising

Nov 17, 2025 48m Transcript

This week on the Adventures in Advising podcast, Matt and Ryan sit down with Michael Zaborowski, Director of Academic Advising at Ferris State University!Michael shares how Ferris State is…

S1E150 High Stakes & Deep Takes: Adventures from Vegas to the Windy City - Adventures in Advising

Nov 10, 2025 1h 35m

It’s a milestone moment for Adventures in Advising! Matt and Ryan celebrate 150 episodes by taking you on a two-city advising adventure—first to Las Vegas for the NACADA Annual Conference, then…

S1E149 The State of Advising - NACADA Executive Directors Panel

Oct 29, 2025 1h 29m Transcript

What does the future of academic advising look like as we approach NACADA’s 50th anniversary? In this special edition of Adventures in Advising, hosts Matt Markin and Ryan Scheckel take a stroll down…

S1E148 The Framework that Changed the Field: Academic Advising’s Evolution - Adventures in Advising

Oct 20, 2025 59m Transcript

Adventures in Advising takes a trip down memory lane with two legends of the field! In this special episode, guest host Dr. Jenny Bloom from Florida Atlantic University sits down with her longtime…

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