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🎙️ From Shocker Spirit to Innovation Nation — with Bobby Gandu

This week on The Pickup Meeting, Kevin and Brody are back with birthday cake in hand for a laugh-filled chat that goes from tight-rolled jeans and cheesecake to Wichita State’s wildest ideas made real. 🎂

Their guest? The one and only Bobby Gandu, Associate Vice Provost at Wichita State University, a marketing-minded leader who shares how bold vision and collaboration has led to a thriving innovation hub that's changing lives.

You’ll hear:
 ⚡ The quirky origin of the WuShock mascot (yes, it’s a wheat-eating bundle of wheat!)
 🎓 Blending marketing strategy and higher ed leadership to engage new generations of students
 💡 The story behind Wichita State’s hands-on learning model — connecting students, industry, and community impact 
 🍕 Why the world’s first Pizza Hut is now a museum (and a slice of Kansas history)
 🎶 Plus: Concert stories, favorite movies, and nostalgic 80s-90s talk

It’s one part birthday bash, one part college-spirit celebration, and all heart. Tune in for stories that prove innovation, humor, and community make the perfect mix.

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

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