Unscripted with Ryan
Unscripted with Ryan brings you real conversations from the heart of Franklin Pierce University. Hosted by Ryan Fitzpatrick, each weekly episode features candid, unfiltered talks with students, staff, and the people shaping local life. Recorded live on The Talon every Wednesday at 3pm, the show dives into stories, experiences, and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else. Authentic. Relaxed. Completely unscripted. Tune in and get to know the true pulse of Pierce.
Unscripted with Ryan
An Unscripted Lax Journey
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In this episode of Unscripted with Ryan, Ryan is joined by longtime friend and Franklin Pierce lacrosse standout Ethan Cote, who returns for his fifth year after battling back from a torn ACL — nearly the same injury Ryan went through just months earlier. The two look back on their freshman-year interview projects, how their stories developed through college, and the wild path that turned Ethan from a hockey and soccer goalie into a top-performing college midfielder.
Ethan opens up about his rehab journey, navigating multiple coaching changes, and what it feels like coming back as a graduate student wearing #6 for one more run with the Ravens. And of course, the episode dives into orientation moments, mullet memories, and the full saga of Cosmo and Shrek, Ethan and his girlfriend Sydne’s two beloved dogs — including how Cosmo became a campus icon, left, and then made his dramatic return.
It’s a mix of laughs, real talk, and a great inside look at friendship, resilience, and college athletics. If you love campus stories, sports energy, or just a good dog comeback story… this one’s for you.
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Unscripted with Ryan brings you authentic stories from campus and beyond — covering sports, friendships, leadership, and the moments that shape us. New episodes air live Wednesdays at 4 PM on The Talon and are available on all podcast platforms.