Season 4 Episode 6 - 2025 Christmas Episode

Season 4 Ep. 8 - Summer Reset

Summer break is more than just time off—it’s an opportunity to rest, recharge, and prepare for what’s next. In this episode, the Grad School Bros discuss how students can make the most of their summer by balancing recovery, personal growth, career development, financial wellness, and fun. Whether you’re working, taking classes, traveling, or simply trying to reset after a demanding semester, this conversation offers practical advice and encouragement to help you return to school feeling refreshed, focused, and ready for success.  Host Gary Lazard Jr - _nice2eazy Vic Norris - vjmakaveli Alex Caston - ajway8705

Season 4 Ep.7 - What keeps us in higher ed?

Higher Ed. administration isn’t easy. The GSB’s gang for sure don’t have pretend. In this episode, the GSB gang talk honestly about the challenges, the burnout moments, and the reasons many of us still choose to stay.    Reflecting on what keeps us motivated, how our purpose has changed over time, and the student moments -big and small-that remind us why this work matters. We also share real advice for folks entering higher ed. what to expect, what  to expect, what boundaries matter, and how to sustain yourself long term.    Host Gary Lazard Jr.  Vic Norris Jr.  Alex Caston

Season 4 Episode 6 - 2025 Christmas Episode

The Grad School Bros wrap up 2025 with a special holiday episode full of reflection, laughs, and REAL talk. Christmas conversations, reflections from 2025 and also how to manage your mental your mental health during the holiday season.  2026 GSBros will continue bringing the REAL talk and making sure everyone is entertain for 45 mins to a hour.    Host  Gary Lazard Jr.  Vic Norris  Alex Caston

Season 4 Ep. 5-Looking Straight Ahead

In this episode of Grad School Bros, we dive into the importance of looking ahead and planning for life beyond the day-to-day grind of graduate school. From setting long-term career goals to building healthy personal habits, we share strategies for staying motivated and keeping perspective when the present feels overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, mapping out your next steps, or just curious about what the future could hold, this conversation is about embracing possibility, preparing with intention, and creating a vision for what comes after grad school.   Host  Gary Lazard Jr. Alex Caston  Vic Norris

Season 4 Ep. 4 - Professional Development

Professional Development. It's always good to enrich you learning in you career field. Often, PD's offer great opportunities to network and gain knowledge. However sometimes they're so full of bs you're better off putting your ear to the ground in a cow pasture. Nonetheless, let the Grad School Bros tell you about our experience.