Owl Talk - A Sigma Pi Podcast

In this episode of Owl Talk, we welcome Grand Sage Brian Devot (Cal State Long Beach ’95) to discuss his journey through Sigma Pi, his first months leading the Fraternity, and his priorities for the future. Brian reflects on his undergraduate experience, professional career, and years of volunteer service before sharing his vision for the 2028 Biennial Convocation. He discusses the importance of building meaningful relationships, strengthening lifelong brotherhood, and preparing members for success beyond college. The conversation also highlights Brian's new Health and Wellness Initiative, which emphasizes the connection between physical activity and mental well-being. Brian shares how Sigma Pi helped him find his purpose through connecting people, supporting undergraduate members, and building relationships rooted in shared values.

In this episode of Owl Talk, we welcome Blake Baldwin (Illinois State ’24), Sage of Epsilon-Eta Chapter at Illinois State University, to discuss the chapter's commitment to mental health awareness, philanthropy, and leadership. Blake shares how the chapter supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) through events like Greek Olympics and a community mental health walk. He also discusses the chapter's mental health chairman position, which helps members access resources, connect with one another, and prioritize their well-being. The conversation also explores Epsilon-Eta's success in recruitment, academic performance, and building a strong brotherhood of more than 130 members. Blake reflects on his growth from someone who never planned to join a fraternity to serving as Chapter Sage, and how Sigma Pi helped him find his purpose through leadership.

In this episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with Emanuel Enciso (CSUDH '20), an alumnus of Eta-Iota Chapter at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Emmanuel shares his journey from studying communications and public relations to working in the gaming industry and ultimately using his professional skills to give back to his chapter. Emmanuel discusses how alumni can make a meaningful impact by mentoring undergraduate brothers, helping chapters strengthen recruitment and branding, and using social media to tell a more complete story of fraternity life. From creating professional tabling materials—including Spanish-language resources for families—to highlighting brotherhood, academics, service, and campus involvement online, Emmanuel offers practical advice for chapters looking to stand out and better communicate their values. The conversation also explores finding your purpose through leadership, the importance of alumni involvement, understanding your audience, and building a brotherhood that lasts a lifetime.

In this special fifth Tuesday episode of Owl Talk, undergraduate members take over the podcast from the Greater New Jersey Province Workshop. Quentin Ambrozy (Monmouth '25) and Benjamin Bosio (Monmouth '25) of Delta-Beta Chapter at Monmouth University talk with members from chapters throughout the province about their Sigma Pi experiences. Members share why they joined, what they are looking forward to this semester, how Sigma Pi has helped them find their purpose, and how their chapters give back to their communities. The conversations offer a look at brotherhood, leadership, campus involvement, and chapter life directly from undergraduate members.

In this episode of Owl Talk, we welcome Mike Long (Oakland ’03) and Jacob Camilleri (SVSU ’14) to discuss the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation and the return of the 10 Stars Campaign. Mike and Jacob recap recent Foundation success, including more than $217,000 in scholarships awarded over the past biennium and more than 1,000 donors during the last fiscal year. They also look back at the inaugural Bracket Challenge, which brought together more than 375 donors and raised nearly $15,000 for Chapter Educational Funds. The conversation then turns to 10 Stars, which runs throughout October. Members are encouraged to give $10 or more, invite 10 others to join them and raise funds for a Chapter Educational Fund, scholarship or program they care about. With a goal of $25,000 and more than 375 donors, Mike and Jacob explain how every gift helps support educational opportunities while keeping members connected to Sigma Pi. Learn more or make your gift at sigmapi.org/10stars.

Season 5 is here! In this season premiere of Owl Talk, we welcome Sigma Pi Fraternity Executive Director Justin “JT” Todoroff (Cal State Long Beach ’01). JT reflects on his undergraduate experience, volunteer service and professional career before sharing his perspective from his first months leading the Fraternity. The conversation looks ahead to what undergraduate members and alumni should expect, including greater transparency, increased chapter support, renewed alumni engagement and the development of the Fraternity's next strategic plan. JT also discusses the role of mentorship, lifelong involvement and how Sigma Pi helped him Find Your Purpose.

In this season finale episode of Owl Talk, we hear from graduating seniors across Sigma Pi Fraternity as they reflect on leadership, brotherhood, career goals, and the impact Sigma Pi had on their undergraduate experience. Featured guests include: Will Reynolds (Auburn '22) Luke Harrison (Radford, VA '22) Brendan Leuthauser (Missouri S&T '22) Ben Roncero (Monmouth '23) From aerospace engineering and drone technology to recruitment leadership and career development, each guest shares how Sigma Pi helped shape their direction and prepare them for life after graduation. The episode closes with a season recap highlighting many of the impactful conversations and guests featured throughout the year.  

In this episode of Owl Talk, we welcome Dr. Ted Anderson (Santa Clara ’01), a physical therapist, stand-up comedian, and executive producer of Mokumoku. Ted shares his path from biochemistry to physical therapy, and how one decision shifted his career. He explains why the field remains rewarding and how taking risks early creates new opportunities. He also reflects on his experience in stand-up comedy, the discipline behind it, and the role failure plays in improving over time. The episode highlights Moku Moku, a Hawaii-based comedy series, including how it was built, produced, and distributed on platforms like Tubi and Amazon Prime Video. Ted also discusses how the Maui wildfires impacted production and how the community responded. Throughout the conversation, he connects these experiences back to Sigma Pi and the role it plays in building connections and shaping purpose.

In this episode of Owl Talk, we welcome back Dr. Matt Johnson (Saginaw Valley State ’00), professor of educational leadership at Central Michigan University, for a deep dive into the latest trends shaping higher education. Building on his previous appearance, this conversation focuses on what has changed in the past year and what it means for today’s undergraduate experience. Dr. Johnson breaks down national enrollment data, including modest post-COVID growth driven by community colleges and the continued shift away from traditional four-year pathways. He explores the rise of dual enrollment, credential stacking, and the growing number of men choosing alternative routes like trades or delayed college entry. The discussion also examines the widening gender gap in higher education and what it signals for fraternity recruitment and retention. The episode also tackles the rapid integration of AI on college campuses, from how students are using it to how it is already influencing academic choices and career paths. Finally, Dr. Johnson offers direct, actionable insight for chapters, challenging them to evaluate whether they are truly improving member outcomes in areas like academic success, financial support, and mental health.

In this episode of Owl Talk, we sit down with two Delta-Beta Chapter alumni from Monmouth University, Bart Tripoli (Monmouth ’02) and Jeremy Lenart (Monmouth ’19), to talk about the power of fraternity connections in the professional world. Bart reflects on his path from Monmouth to Fox News Media, while Jeremy shares the frustration of navigating the job market after graduation and how one Sigma Pi connection helped open a door. The conversation centers on the relationship they have built across two generations of brothers, from Bart helping Jeremy land a role at Fox News Media to now mentoring him as he grows in the industry. Along the way, they discuss work ethic, trust, mentorship, and why the bonds formed in college often become some of the most valuable career connections a young alumnus can have.