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The Mic Drop Marketing Podcast is a limited audio series written and hosted by Springfield College students in BUSM 221 - Principles of Marketing, produced in collaboration with Birthplace Studios. Episode 1 is hosted by Will Lubas, Brady Fellows and Isabelle Russell. Released on May 11, 2025.

Foxborough Fanatics has more to discuss from the Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson relationship on the 49th episode. Reese and Nate also explain the reason why the Patriots drafted wide receiver Kyle Williams and long snapper Julian Ashby. But after Reese shares the news and headlines from the Patriots and the NFL, the fanatics welcome Springfield College senior Kaitlyn Kupiec for "The Great Horse...

In part one of a two-part end of the year double feature special, Logan discusses summer programs, and how it is different from traditional programming. Here’s the breakdown: (0:37) Welcome and Topic Introduction (1:48) Quote of the Day (2:34) Summer programming on a challenge course. (7:24) Community Engagement (12:59) Safety Considerations (14:31) Final Thoughts and Outro

This special episode of the Let’s Grow celebrates resilience, achievement, and new beginnings as host Meraj Husen sits down with two remarkable graduating seniors from Springfield College - Justin Manning, a Computer Science major and bronze medal-winning student-athlete, and Camryn Jaring, a double major in Sport Management and Communications, and a proud first-generation college student. In this...

On episode 32 of All Descriptive, Michael will be diving into many topics, including the NBA playoffs, the NBA awards, the Sean "Diddy" Combs allegations, and how music has played a crucial role in his life.

On the 48th episode of Foxborough Fanatics, the fanatics welcome the vice president of Birthplace Studios and WSCB, Olivia Gentry, to discuss the increasingly buzzworthy topic – the Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson relationship. But then, find out Reese’s favorite drafted and undrafted players, while Nate has his Joe Milton III replacement for his hypothetical drills. Plus, with the release of lon...

The biggest storyline of the 2025 NFL Draft was the sudden drop of Shedeur Sanders as he was not selected until the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. That said, Reese and Nate provide their insight on the situation. The fanatics also review the themes of the Patriots' new draft class and the selection of LSU's Will Campbell, but save their analysis for later in the week. Here's the rundown: (1:...

On 31st episode of All Descriptive, Michael is joined by none other than Reese Merritt as they discuss Reese’s college journey, how he got started with podcasting and journalism, and his role as President of Birthplace Studios and WSCB, the radio and podcast club at Springfield College. Plus, they’ll be discussing the NFL Draft, the potential Tom Brady-Patrick Mahomes debate, and a look back on Re...

In this fun, heartfelt, and inspiring episode of the Let’s Grow, host Meraj Husen welcomes not one, but two amazing guests—Faye Lofgren and Hope Christensen, who are roommates, juniors, and standout students at Springfield College. Faye is a Physical Therapy major with a Business Management minor, and Hope is pursuing a degree in Elementary and Special Education. Both are deeply passionate, outgoi...

This is the 2025 Foxborough Fanatics NFL Mock Draft - A special episode of Foxborough Fanatics! The fanatics organize an hour-long mock draft of the first round, featuring voices from Springfield College's campus picking their favorite teams' selections. Hear current students, professors, and alumni! And tune in after the 16th pick to learn a rare draft occurrence that has not happened since 1996....

In episode 23 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation, Logan discusses risk perception. In the adventure education field, every individual perceives risk differently, Logan discusses the importance of acknowledging different levels of risk. Here’s the breakdown: (0:37) Welcome and guest introduction (0:48) Quote of the day (1:17) Introduction of Comfort, Stretch, and Panic zones (3:46) Risk Perception Conver...

In this powerful and heartwarming episode of Let’s Grow, Meraj sits down with Cayden James Perry, a sophomore at Springfield College, double majoring in Communications and Finance, a student-athlete, big brother to six siblings, and the author of "Myles and the World." Yes, you read that right - Cayden is already an accomplished author, with dreams of becoming a film director and turning his stori...

The 2025 NFL Draft is under a week away! Reese and Nate give their thoughts as to how the Patriots will use the No. 4 overall pick. Names like Ashton Jeanty, Kelvin Banks Jr., and Luther Burden III make the conversation. The fanatics also address Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson’s interesting relationship at the University of North Carolina. Plus, Foxborough Fanatics releases informatio...

In episode 22 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation, Logan is joined by special guest Hope Christensen. Together they talk about how to deal with participant resistance. Lastly In honor of the 22nd episode, Logan tested Hope’s Taylor Swift knowledge in a fun game. Here’s the breakdown: (0:36) Welcome and guest introduction (1:02) Topic introduction (1:54) Quote of the day (2:06) Comments on the quote (3:08...

Quote Quest is a podcast that explores intricate quotes stated by humans throughout history. Here, host Mike DeJoseph dives into the context of these quotes, what they mean, and how they can be applied to our daily lives to unlock profound truths and reach great potentials.

In this inspiring episode of the Let’s Grow podcast, Meraj sits down with Nathaniel Peña, an Applied Exercise Science major at Springfield College and one of the most genuine, hard-working people Meraj has had the pleasure of knowing since freshman year. From the front row of our English Writing I class, to internships, jobs, and boxing rings - Nathaniel’s journey is all about growth, balance, and...

On episode 30, All Descriptive has reached its 30th episode and Michael gives some praise on reaching this milestone. Plus, he will be discussing all things basketball, including the firing of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth of the Denver Nuggets, Inside the NBA on TNT wrapping up, and the Florida Gators men's basketball team and UConn Huskies women’s basketball team win...

In an NFL Draft class that is so unpredictable, the fanatics explain their “locks” for the first round. On episode 44, Reese and Nate welcome first-year Will Doyle to review the Joe Milton trade, who should be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, and why the video of Mike Vrabel addressing the team was taken down. Foxborough Fanatics has another draft related game and you won’t want to miss Do...

In episode 21 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation, Logan is joined by special guests Hannah Baldante and Dom LaBranche in a late night conversation about rejection in leadership. They also discussed their weekends and played some games to see how well they really know each other. Here’s the breakdown: (0:37) Welcome and quote(s) of the day (1:01) Introduction of guests Dom and Hannah, comments on the quo...

On episode 29 of All Descriptive, Michael is joined by Springfield College graduate student Adam Fares as they discuss Adam’s background, such as growing up in Morocco, his major, his choice to go to Springfield College as a graduate student, and adjusting to American culture. Plus, they’ll be discussing the importance of finance and have a G.O.A.T. debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of the Let’s Grow Podcast, Meraj sits down with Sophia Varelakis, a junior at Springfield College double majoring in Business Management and Marketing. She's a commuter student, a member of the Pride Dance Team, a dedicated employee at Donut Dip, and one of the most thoughtful classmates Meraj knows. What We Talk About in This Episode: - The commuter col...

In Episode 20 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation, Logan is joined by Ben Morales. They discuss his many years at Springfield College from being an undergraduate student, to a graduate student, to his current position in Student Activities. They finished with some Springfield Trivia.

In the midst of the Annual League Meeting, Foxborough Fanatics has you covered with the latest updates and changes in the league. Reese and Nate have many odd stories from the week, while also reviewing the Joe Milton III trade and analyzing Arizona Wildcats' Tetairoa McMillan. With Mike Vrabel hinting of a potential decision to draft a quarterback, Reese found a late-round running back that may b...

On episode 28 of All Descriptive, Michael will be discussing a variety of topics including March Madness, his opinion on the chances Duke has in capturing the title, and the current status of the NBA season. Plus, he will be discussing the Springfield College men’s volleyball team and baseball team, while finishing off with another segment of Top 10 where he shares his Top 10 dunkers of all time.

In this exciting episode of Let’s Grow, I sit down with my bestie, the incredible Anna Gruttadauria, who is a senior at Springfield College, majoring in Business Management and Marketing. Anna is not only an E-Board member of the Business Club and an active member of Student Government, but she also studied abroad in Italy for a semester! What You’ll Hear in This Episode: - Anna’s study abroad exp...