The Generals Redoubt

Tucker Washburn: Legacy, Brotherhood, and Life at W&L | Generals on the March Ep. 108

In Episode 108, Thomas sits down with Tucker Washburn — sophomore defensive back and fourth-generation W&L legacy. Tucker shares how a late recruiting process brought him to Lexington, what freshman year on the Generals football team really looks like, and why the brotherhood and people at W&L make it all worth it. He also talks about his Business Administration major and the value of a liberal arts education. Generals on the March is a storytelling podcast exploring the athletic history of Washington and Lee University through interviews with athletes, coaches, and alumni.

Honor at the Helm: An EC President's Vision | On My Honor Ep. 6

In Episode 6, Kamron sits down with John Beekman Youngblood — Class of 2027, newly elected EC President, and one of W&L's most passionate defenders of the Honor System. They cover everything from White Book amendments and rebuilding law school buy-in, to a spring term trip to Vegas, and John Beekman's plans for the Marine Corps and law school after graduation. A wide-ranging conversation about leadership, honor, and what makes W&L truly unique. On My Honor explores the traditions and values that define Washington and Lee University.

Cole Sheppard: Injury, Leadership, and the Road to Playoffs | Generals on the March Ep. 107

Cole Sheppard, junior defensive lineman and three-time W&L Scholar Athlete, joins Thomas Wakefield to talk about bouncing back from a freshman season-ending knee injury, stepping into a leadership role, and why the Generals' culture is trending toward a long-awaited playoff run. They also get into academics, Greek life, and the legendary W&L alumni network.

Debate & Democracy: The Franklin Society of Rockbridge | General Lee Speaking Ep.5

In this episode of General Lee Speaking, host Kamron Spivey sits down with W&L sophomore Louisa Rudolph to explore the Franklin Society — a literary debate society founded in Lexington around 1800 that counted Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Governor John Letcher among its members. They trace the society's evolution from informal candlelit gatherings to a cornerstone of civic life in Rockbridge County, discuss its rules of civil discourse, its remarkable library, and how its debates reflected shifting attitudes on slavery and secession. They also share why The Generals Redoubt has revived the Franklin Society at Fancy Hill — and what its legacy means for civil discourse today.

Austin Halterman: A Walk-On's Path to Generals Track Excellence | Generals on the March Ep. 106

Austin Halterman only picked up hammer and weight throw three months before graduating high school — and walked onto the W&L track team anyway. In this episode, he talks with host Thomas Wakefield about his unlikely journey, what it's like competing in one of college track's most niche events, and why W&L felt like home from the very first tour. Austin also shares fascinating finds from the university's Special Collections — including an 1883 track meet document, a letter from Alabama's first national championship coach, and the oldest recorded honor pledge in W&L history.