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.
Episodes
17 episodes
Unscripted in the Lab: Dr. Sands on the Science of Moving
She was mentioned on a previous episode — and now she's finally here. Dr. Colleen Sands is a professor of Biology at Franklin Pierce University, a UMass Amherst PhD in Kinesiology, and someone who has dedicated her entire academic career to und...
Fish Is Back: Unscripted in Montreal
Nick Fish is back — and this time, we actually recorded it. Ryan's go-to co-host returns for round three, and they're picking up right where they left off: chaotic, unfiltered, and completely unscripted.This week, the two break down thei...
Critters, Cucaracha & the Unscripted Office
This week, Ryan is joined by his coworker and Franklin Pierce University sophomore Mia Cucaracha — and if you work in admissions, you already know the chaos that comes with it. From early morning school visits to nap time on the office floor, R...
The Unscripted Voice: Joe Castiglione
On this episode of Unscripted with Ryan, I sit down with Joe Castiglione — the legendary radio voice of the Boston Red Sox for 42 years, a National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, and someone who has been a mentor to me since I graduated colleg...
Greens, Diamonds & the Unscripted Connection
What happens when two athletes who both left baseball behind end up finding each other through a mutual friend and a shared love of Vermont? Ryan sits down with Franklin Pierce sophomore and Division II golfer Sam Arnold for a conversation that...
Unscripted Roots: From Samoa to the Sideline
Tino Savaiinaea is back. Last time he was here, Ryan and his best friend from college broke down football. This time, they go somewhere deeper. Tino — a Paulsboro, New Jersey native with deep Samoan roots — opens up about family, culture, and w...
Crime, Courts & The Unscripted Classroom
This week on Unscripted with Ryan, I sit down with Professor Leonard Crossman of the Criminal Justice Department for a conversation that goes far beyond the classroom.With a J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law and ext...
The Unscripted Mystery of Captain McGuire
In this week’s episode of Unscripted with Ryan, I sit down with Ravens Hockey captain Doug McGuire — NE10 All-Academic honoree, senior defenseman, Illinois native, and possibly the most mysterious man on campus.We talk about his...
Definitely Unscripted: Unhinged
Some episodes are structured. This is not one of them.In Definitely Unscripted: Unhinged, Cole and I let it fly. What started as a conversation about his transfer from NEC to Franklin Pierce quickly turned into a full-o...
Built by Family, Unscripted by Sport in NFL Household
In this episode of Unscripted with Ryan, Ryan is joined by Franklin Pierce senior volleyball player Annaka Lindstrom on National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Not only a family member of multiple NFL players, including standout Chri...
Pressure, Pucks, and Paganini Unscripted
In this episode of Unscripted with Ryan, Ryan sits down with Franklin Pierce hockey standout Mario “Pags” Paganini — one of the nation’s top shooters entering his sophomore season. From a hat trick in the home opener to national recogn...
Best Buds to Unscripted Career
In this episode of Unscripted with Ryan, Ryan sits down with his first friend in college and best friend, Tino Savaiinaea. From sharing their first college class to lining up together on the defensive line at Franklin Pierce, the two r...
An Unscripted Lax Journey: Beyond the Field
Ethan Cote is back on Unscripted with Ryan — and there’s a lot to catch up on. Since his last appearance, Ethan has helped create Franklin Pierce University’s holiday video seen by students across campus and online, working closely wit...
A Presidents Unscripted Playbook
In this special episode of Unscripted with Ryan, Franklin Pierce University President Dr. Peter Eden joins the show for a fast-paced, insightful conversation. Ryan kicks things off with a personal thank-you, and the two dive into what ...
An Unscripted Lax Journey
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 t...
Something Unscripted About Fish
In this episode of Unscripted with Ryan, Ryan sits down with one of his best friends and Franklin Pierce hockey standout, Nick Fish — a guy who went from a party acquaintance to a brother in just a few months.Fish opens u...
Unscripted Adventures with Doug Carty
VOLUME WARNING: Apologies for the introduction, that will be fixed in the future. Ryan welcomes Doug Carty, the man behind some of the most iconic Franklin Pierce events and adventures. They talk Oozeball, cardboard boats, Monadnock clim...