Adventures in Advising

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.

Podcasting since 2020 • 190 episodes

Adventures in Advising

Latest Episodes

Two Suitcases, a Backpack, and a New Perspective: Starting Over? - Adventures in Advising

What happens when the advisor becomes the one navigating a major transition?In Ep. 190 of Adventures in Advising, Matt Markin welcomes back Matt Plescia from Hamilton College for a conversation about career moves, startin...

August 30, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 190 • 46:42

More Than a Package: Unexpected Paths in Career, Identity, and Belonging - Adventures in Advising

Dr. Xiao Yuan returns to Adventures in Advising for a conversation that goes far beyond academic advising. Since her last appearance in 2022, Xiao’s journey has taken some unexpected turns—from higher education and recruiting to...

August 16, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 189 • 37:09

Publishing Your Advising Expertise - Adventures in Advising

What does it take to turn great advising ideas into published scholarship? In this episode of The Adventures in Advising, Ryan is joined by Melissa Cumbia, Sarah Bechtel, and Alanna Bitzel —members of NACADA's Publication...

July 12, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 188 • 50:05

Global Conversations: Academic Advising in Africa - Adventures in Advising

Guest host Margaret Mbindyo from Millersville University chats with Gugu Khanye, University of the Free State; Jonathan Muema Mwania, Makueni University College; and Oyebimpe Olusanya, Federal University of Technolog...

July 05, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 187 • 1:14:40

Changing Lives: The Power of One Advising Conversation - Adventures in Advising

What can one conversation change? In this inspiring episode of Adventures in Advising, guest host Dr. Melinda Anderson sits down with newly minted Dr. Erika Nixon-Lambert to explore how a chance encounter, the guidance of...

June 28, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 186 • 41:06