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The New England Patriots have signed so many defensive free agents they might as well be coming out of their ears! Hosts Reese Merritt and Nate Emerton have their thoughts on Milton Williams, Carlton Davis, Robert Spillane, and many more, as well as how much they are willing to pay Cooper Kupp. Not only are the fanatics observing skill in the 41st episode, but also how the team is responding to th...

In episode 18 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation, Logan quickly discusses the service project he is currently participating in during spring break.

In episode 17 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation, Logan and guest Ryan Jeffers discuss how to facilitate, teach, and lead within different groups.

Welcome to Lunch Table Debates! Liam, Kyle, Gabe, and Tommy discuss and debate a bunch of topics that take you back to the middle school lunch table. The episode starts with the “Would You Rather” segment, followed by “Hot Takes!” The episode wraps up with the “Debate of the Day.” Could you score one basket on prime LeBron James before he scores 100 on you? Come back next time for Lunch Table Deba...

On episode 26 of All Descriptive, Michael is joined by Springfield College student Tofael Hossain. They will discuss Tofael’s major, and his adjustment to the American culture as an international student.

Welcome back to Off The Dome! A more “yap-focused” episode as Liam, Kyle, and Nick talk theme parks, followed by a ranking of Hershey Park coasters. They then delve into the recent trade and release frenzy in the NFL! Be sure to DM us your answers to the question of the day and the word of the day @off.the.dome.pod on Instagram and drop a follow!

Host Meraj Husen shares a special episode of the Let’s Grow podcast, where he dives deep into the significance of Ramzan, the holy month of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth. Joining him is his good friend Adam Fares, an MBA student at Springfield College, founder of J&F Consultancy, and someone deeply knowledgeable about Islam. Together, they discuss: • What Ramzan is all about. • The mea...

98.5 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth joins Foxborough Fanatics to discuss what he learned at the NFL Scouting Combine and what he believes the Patriots will, and need, to do this free agency and draft. As of recently, wide receivers have been released, traded, and have requested to be traded, but will that matter when considering Colorado’s Travis Hunter? Reese and Nate discuss how the players availab...

In episode 16 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation, Logan is joined by one of his NSO leaders Amira Yusuf. Together they talk about the stress of being a leader on campus.

In episode 25 of All Descriptive, Michael will be discussing topics including the current status of the NBA, college hoops, and Cooper Flagg. Plus, he presents a new segment on All Descriptive called “Top 10” where he list 10 of his favorite things and breaks them down as to why he chose them. For the first segment he list his Top 10 basketball players of all time.

The first episode of Let's Grow is here! Meraj Husen had an amazing conversation with his good friend, Ximena Ruiz - an international student and graduate student in the I/O Psychology program at Springfield College. Meraj believes she is one of the most insightful and composed individuals he knows! In this episode, they dive into the international student experience, including undergraduate vs. g...

Off The Dome returns for episode 13! Liam, Kyle, and Nick welcome Kaitlyn Kupiec into the studio to talk about some hockey. What is your dream vacation? Nick and Kaitlyn talk about the Springfield Thunderbirds, which evolves into a discussion on the 4 Nations Face-Off. Then, they delve into Kaitlyn’s journey and experience throughout the COSJ program at Springfield College. Be sure to DM us your a...

Season 2 continues with episode 12! What is a food that looks gross, but tastes good? This is a classic Off The Dome “game show” episode featuring two games. “That’s cap” returns with some more uncertainties. Then Nick introduces a new game called “Guess the NFL team!” Be sure to DM us your answers to the question of the day and the word of the day @off.the.dome.pod on Instagram and drop a follow!

The advisor of Birthplace Studios and WSCB 89.9, as well as Visiting Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism, Jeremy Menard, joins the show with Reese and Nate! On Foxborough Fanatics, Reese gives a boatload of updates on free agency with the wide receiver and offensive line positions, while the fanatics make some comparisons between the current Patriots and the Buffalo Bills drought. Who sho...

In the 24th episode of All Descriptive, Michael is joined by fellow Springfield College student Nathaniel Peña as they discuss Nate’s hometown, his major, involvement around campus, his journey into boxing, and his growth and development. They will dive further into other topics including the NBA and the Super Bowl.

In episode 15 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation Logan discusses the pressure many leaders face to constantly be "ok," and discusses different ways to frame our thinking and care for ourselves. *Disclaimer: This episode mentions topics that may be sensitive to some listeners.* National Suicide Prevention: Text or Call 988 anytime.

Patriots free agency has circled around wide receivers this offseason and Foxborough Fanatics dives into New England's potential targets. On the 38th episode, Reese and Nate welcome Off The Dome's Kyle Valentine to hear his input on Tee Higgins, hear the story of his lack of interaction with Tom Brady, and play a game of "Patriot OR Patriot." And, will the Patriots release a new version of their u...

In episode 14 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation, Logan is joined by his resident assistant Carly Cornaccholi, and fellow resident Ryleigh Mulvihill. Together they discuss how they balance life and leadership while still staying involved on campus. They also represented this idea by taking breaks during the episode to play some games.

Welcome back! Liam, Kyle, and Nick talk all things Super Bowl LIX in this “Super Bowl Special!” Liam talks about how great it was as an Eagles fan watching his team bring home another Lombardi trophy, and the boys analyze the game and some of the key plays. Be sure to DM us your answers to the question of the day and the word of the day @off.the.dome.pod on Instagram and drop a follow!

In the 23rd episode of All Descriptive, Michael will be discussing the Super Bowl rematch of the Chiefs and Eagles, the halftime show, and the NBA trade deadline. Michael expresses his thoughts about who had the best and who had the worst trades in the NBA.

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl LIX Champions! On the 38th episode of Foxborough Fanatics, Reese and Nate breakdown the blowout game and how Patriots fans are feeling about the Chiefs' failed three-peat. What does the future have in store for the Chiefs and what did the Eagles do to be so dominant? The fanatics have that too! Here's the rundown: (0:45) Introduction (4:28) The Philadelphia E...

In episode 13 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation, Logan discusses "failure" with Aiden Miller. Together they discuss their own personal failures and how they have dealt with them. Additionally, Logan uses High 5's Emotion Cards to help create an important recollection about their failures.

On episode 22 of All Descriptive, Michael will be joined by fellow Springfield College student Hope Christensen as they discuss Hope’s hometown, major, and involvement around campus. Plus, they will dive into the lessons she has learned, and her favorite moments at Springfield College.

In episode four of Chill Time, Kayla reflects on her experiences in 2024, what her ups and downs looked like for her, and she shares what’s she looking forward to in 2025 and the goals she wants to accomplish.

Super Bowl LIX is right around the corner and Foxborough Fanatics breaks down all to come for what the Chiefs and Eagles will bring to the table on Sunday! Of course, when the Kansas City Chiefs are mentioned at Springfield College, you can't help but comment on these two alumni: Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub. Reese an...