After sharing his new book with Miami University, renowned author and journalist Wil Haygood '76 sits down with President Greg Crawford to share his life journey, the Miami moments that have led him to such success, and the stories of Black Americans as they struggled for equality on the homefront and in Vietnam during the war.

Artificial Intelligence is inundating every element of society, from social media caricatures to data-driven research leading to advances across numerous fields. Miami University President Greg Crawford is joined for this episode by the university's Vice President of IT and Chief Information Officer David Seidl to crack the code on AI, its impact on higher education, and the world around us.

Longtime President of the Cincinnati Bengals, Mike Brown, sits down with President Crawford at the iconic Paycor Stadium for his first podcast appearance. Mike shares stories of and lessons learned from his father, the great Paul Brown. A childhood earmarked with movements that defined professional football and forever changed the landscape of the sport both for the state of Ohio and the NFL, Mike explains how his father's legacy and his personal tenure have brought communities together.

Ahead of the 2025-2026 season, Men's Head Basketball Coach Travis Steele joins President Greg Crawford in a conversation on winning, losing, and leading. With a coaching tenure spanning several levels and divisions of the sport, Coach Steele shares how coaching is deeper than calling the plays. He breaks down what he tells players on the court, but more importantly what he does to recruit and shape student athletes that support the mission of Love and Honor.

Lt. Col. Bob "Party Bob" Umholtz, Chair of Aerospace Studies and Commander of Air Force ROTC at Miami pulls from his journey as a Miami grad to a 20-year Air Force officer. He's now back in Oxford leading the next generation of cadets. President Greg Crawford and the Colonel explore what defines effective leadership, why character and resilience matter more than ever, and how universities can prepare students to lead with integrity in an evolving global and technologically complex world.

Student life – two words that encompass a major operation on campus, one that not only weighs heavy on student success, but also on the well-being and resilience of our society. Dean of Students BaShaun Smith and Senior Vice President for Student Life Jayne Brownell sit down with President Greg Crawford to deep dive into what student life means, and its impact on shaping the leaders, innovators, and citizens of tomorrow.

History can inform our decisions and mold our prejudices. Dr. Lindsay Schakenbach Regele, Miami University history professor and author of "Flowers, Guns, and Money," sits down with President Greg Crawford to explore Joel Robert Poinsett's impact on American politics and history, beyond his namesake flower.

Research is the lifeblood of many universities. At Miami, research fuels innovation that goes beyond the lab to integrate itself into every aspect of student and faculty life. Rick Page, professor and associate vice president for research and innovation, joins President Greg Crawford for a conversation on how research can resonate across the university, while also significanly impacting the world beyond.