The Oswego Alumni Podcast

Dee Perkins '85 interviews the Event Director and Assistant Director of The Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell 2023 Media Summit.  Katie Karlen (2025) and Kate Salamida (2025) talk about everything that goes into organizing a huge event.  And one of the panelists for the event, Christy Somers talks about working in the production side of unscripted television shows.  Her expertise on how to turn freelance...

In our latest episode of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, our host,  Dee McGowan Perkins '85 , speaks with  Marty Lindenmayer '79 , a retired Navy captain and retired senior intelligence officer with the United States Defense Intelligence Agency, and currently an adjunct professor at Western Connecticut State University.  Marty reflects on his life of service to our country, and to his students...

In our latest episode of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, our host, Dee McGowan Perkins '85 speaks with Earl Bellinger '12, astrophysicist and postdoctoral research fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Germany, instructor at Yale University and Rock Musician.  Earl discusses how the study of variable star data impacts important health and environmental decisions here on Earth; ...

What do training for an Iron Man and going for a PHD have in common? Chris McNally ‘97 a two-time Iron Man shares how lessons learned from failures make you a better athlete, teacher and grandfather.

In the latest episode of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, host  Dee McGowan Perkins '85  chats with  Dr. Thomas Mahl '80 , Chief of Service, Gastroenterology at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, and Assistant Professor of Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo. Dr. Mahl discusses his unexpected path from a disengaged high school student to a dedicated and successful physician and medical professo...

In this special episode of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, filmed on location at the SUNY Oswego WTOP studio, our host,  Dee McGowan Perkins '85 . speaks with alumni couple Peter '75 and Andrea Guglielmo Bocko '73 M'75, as they share how their Chemistry summer research project was a catalyst for their long and prosperous marriage, and how, bonded by gratitude for this experience which not onl...

In this special episode of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, released in conjunction with the 2022 Dr. Lewis B. O'Donnell Media Summit, our host, Dee McGowan Perkins '85, chats with some of this year's alumni career connectors and panelists as they share how their time at Oswego impacted their careers in media and set them up for success, and what the Media Summit means to them.   Hear from Car...

Our host, Dee McGowan Perkins '85 kicks off a new "Reminiscing with Roomies" Oswego Alumni Podcast series by talking to her former Oz roommates, Wendy Cobdra '86, chief marketing and strategy officer at Girl Scouts of NYPENN and Wendy Feikert '87, educational sales consultant at School Source. Dee, Wendy C. and Wendy F. chat about old Oz roomies and the stories that go along with them, how their t...

Tune in to our latest episode as host Dee McGowan Perkins ’85 chats with Cameron Jones '09, three-time Emmy-award winning producer and manager of development of integrated content strategy for race and culture at ABC News. During the conversation, Cameron discusses everything from how his time at Oswego prepared him for his career; to how he keeps his work-life balance in check; to...

On this episode of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, host Dee McGowan Perkins sits down with Roberta Berkowitz, President and Owner of Prendo Forensics.  Check out more about Prendo Forensics below! http://prendoforensics.com/

On this episode of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, host Dee McGowan Perkins '85 sits down with Cherilyn Beckles '17. Cherilyn has a profound background in media production, working with companies such as YES Network, New York Film Academy, and most recently Buzzfeed.    Check out these links that highlight Cherilyn's terrific work!   Cher's Email: beckles94@gmail.com    Cher's...

On this episode of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, host Dee Perkins is joined by Jordan Sher ('77) who shares his experiences as a teacher, social worker, and most recently as an author.  Check out Jordan's website here! https://www.jordanstevensher.com/

On this edition of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, your host Dee Perkins interviews SUNY Oswego Alumni Trudy Perkins '93! Trudy has worked in television production, is a member of many non-profit organizations, and has worked admirably under the late Elijah Cummings within Maryland's 7th district. Enjoy!

On the second summer episode of the Oswego Alumni Podcast, host Dee McGowan Perkins '85 is joined by Tamar Greene '09.    Tune in to hear Tamar reflect on his time at SUNY Oswego, and give an insight of what it is like to be a Broadway star during these uncertain times.    Enjoy!

The Oswego Alumni Podcast is back and better than ever! Check out our first ever video podcast (along with an audio version), as host Dee McGowan Perkins '85 meets with Marcus LaRobardiere '11 to talk about his career in public relations, while also reflecting on his time at SUNY Oswego.

Charlene Assam '16 MBA '17 is content accountant with Netflix and the face behind The Migrant Hope. She joins Carl to talk about her YouTube channel and how she utilizes it to fill the racial wealth gap in the country. Charlene also gives advice to students finding a new major and graduates looking for a job in their field. If you are interested in being interviewed on the podcast, please email al...

Peter Melnick '13 is the host of the popular Marvel based podcast called The Marvelists. He joins Carl to talk about his roots at SUNY Oswego and what inspired him to start his podcast. Peter also tells the story behind his interview with Mark Ruffalo, who is known for his portrayal of The Hulk in the Marvel franchise.

As a part of SUNY Oswego's Imagine 2021 Program, Carl invites Jim Triandiflou '88 and Mike Davis '07 on to talk about the importance of the Oswego network and how it has impacted their careers. They also give their own career advice for students and graduates looking to find a job after college. If you are interested in being interviewed on the podcast, please email alumni@oswego.edu or message us...

Shanna Fuld ‘16, Host/Producer of the Israel Daily News Podcast, joins Carl to talk about her time at Oswego and her journey to where she is now. Shanna talks about her time at the Oswegonian, the inspiration for her podcast, and gives her recommendations for recent graduates on the job hunt. If you are interested in being interviewed on the podcast, please email alumni@oswego.edu or message us on...

In this final episode of the series, Carl brings on more recent alumni to talk about diversity at WNYO and the radio world, the station's current state, and what the plans are for WNYO moving forward. We are happy to welcome Rufaro Matumbo '12, Amna Sadique '20 and Jenn Robilotto '21. These guests have all had a strong impact on WNYO while they were at SUNY Oswego and are looking to use their expe...

In the second of three parts of WNYO Through the Years, Dee Perkins '85 and Dana Murphy '99 join Carl to discuss the transition from WOCR to the current WNYO. This change occurred during the 1980s and 90s and is a massive part of Oswego State student media's history. Perkins owns her own marketing company in Central New York, "Bright Ideas CNY," and previously spent years as an on-air in the regio...

This episode is the first of a three part series documenting the history of student radio at Oswego State University. Carl welcomes in Hank Volpe (class of 1973) to the podcast to discuss his time at WOCR in the early 1970s. Volpe has over 40 years of experience in broadcasting, most recently working as the Vice President of Technology for WPVI-TV Philadelphia, PA Volpe chimes in as he r...

This month Carl spoke with Aida Almanzar '06 and Gabriel Almanzar '05 to discuss how their experiences at SUNY Oswego helped them become successful in their respective career paths. Aida graduated from Oswego's School of Business in 2006 and is the CEO and President of the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine in Bloomfield, NJ which is the first school of acupuncture in the state...

In our second episode, Carl sat down with recent alum and fellow class of 2020 graduate Michael Russo to discuss life as a recent graduate during the COVID-19 crisis. Michael Russo was a member of SAVAC and is currently a licensed EMT working in the New York City area. He offers a unique perspective on the COVID-19 outbreak and lists a number of reasons why students should get involved with on-cam...

To celebrate our first episode and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Carl decided to sit down with Oswego State alumni Ken Froebig '72 and Greg Loan '71, two climate advocates, and organizers of the first Earth Day celebration on campus. In this episode, Carl discusses not only Ken and Greg's SUNY Oswego experience but also their misadventures during the summer of 1969 at the height of the Vietna...