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Ep. 24 - Tyler Phelps, Washington University in St. Louis

The Pickup Meeting

The Pickup Meeting
Ep. 24 - Tyler Phelps, Washington University in St. Louis
Mar 17, 2026 Season 1 Episode 24
Michael "Brody" Broshears and Kevin Thomas

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What happens when you mix student success, Disney debates, video game nostalgia, and one of the most respected advising professionals in the field? You get an episode that’s both fun and full of substance. 

Kevin and Brody sit down with Tyler Phelps, Assistant Dean of Advising at Washington University in St. Louis, to unpack what truly helps students thrive: authentic presence, listening beyond the obvious, community among practitioners, and a strengths-based approach when plans fall apart. Tyler talks about the “magic” of advising, how technology can support (but never replace) human connection, and what higher ed owes students in a world that’s side-eyeing the value of a degree. 

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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