Emmy Award-winning multimedia journalist, Robert Half content creator, host of YouTube channel “Plants with Kevin”, and fellow Oswego alum Kevin Torres joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to share some plant care basics, take us behind the scenes of his popular YouTube channel, and discuss how SUNY Oswego allowed him to get a head start on his career as a TV reporter.

Paramount Global Vice President, Account Services and Production Operations - and fellow Oswego grad - Aunree Houston joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about how he has helped promote some of the biggest shows on television (including Game of Thrones) to audiences around the world; he also discusses his role as a therapist and life coach, provides a sneak peek of a podcast he’s co-hosting that is expected to launch soon, and shares memories of how his experience at Oswego encouraged him to pursue careers in marketing and theater.

In a special episode, SUNY Cortland head football coach Curt Fitzpatrick joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about winning the first national championship in team history; he also discusses the support the team received once they arrived back in Cortland, and shares how playing football at G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton prepared him for his collegiate playing and coaching career.

Executive Director of the SUNY Oswego Alumni Association - and fellow Oswego alum - Laura Kelly joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about how the profile of the typical Oswego graduate is likely going to change in the future; she also discusses the many different ways alumni can give back to the university, and explains why she returned to campus for a career with the Alumni office several months after graduating.

AmperWave Sales Director and fellow Oswego alum Dana Murphy stops by the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about joining forces with another Oswego grad, Audacy COO Susan Larkin, to host a special reception in New York City for SUNY Oswego president Dr. Peter Nwosu; she also explains how her experience as general manager for student radio station WNYO helped her learn about the business side of radio, and suggests that Throwing Bagels add another critical food-related question to their interviews.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies play-by-play broadcaster Jacob Wilkins joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to share his experience calling Major League Baseball postseason games for MLB Network’s telecasts in India; he also talks about Binghamton’s run to the league championship series, which was fueled in part by some newly acquired prospects, and he recalls his time as a sports anchor at WFAN, 1010 WINS, and several other stations in New York City.

SUNY Oswego men’s basketball head coach Jason Leone joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to preview the 2023-24 season, which includes a trip to Las Vegas for the D3Hoops.com Classic; he also talks about how big of a role the university and the team’s supporters have played in the success of the program, and admits he’s a big fan of Jason and Kevin’s hometown of Staten Island.

SUNY Oswego men’s ice hockey head coach, fellow Oswego alum, and Oswego native Ed Gosek joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to preview the 2023-2024 season; he also shares what it was like to play and coach in the Golden Romney Fieldhouse, and, of course, talk about the years when Oswego hockey fans threw bagels onto the ice during games against archrival Plattsburgh, including the event that forced the university to end the infamous tradition.

SUNY Oswego School of Communication, Media and the Arts (SCMA) dean Dr. Jennifer Knapp joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to share her thoughts on the recent Communication Studies Alumni Dinner held on campus; she also provides a sneak peek at the exciting things in store for SCMA in the near future. Last but not least, Jennifer and podcast co-host Jason Haimo take turns offending each other with their culinary preferences.

NHL journalist (and SUNY Oswego alum) Joe Yerdon and Bleacher Report Open Ice content programmer (and SUNY Cortland alum) Alex Russo return to the Throwing Bagels Podcast to preview the upcoming NHL season. Alex doles out a gutsy pick to win the Cup, while Joe feels a repeat is in order; they both reach a consensus on which New York-area team will have the best year, although they’re not all that thrilled with announcing their choice. Plus, everyone reminisces over covering SUNYAC hockey games while going to college.

NewsChannel 9 sports director Steve Infanti joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about Syracuse University football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball; he also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the popular Friday Night Fever segment is put together, and discusses how he was able to decide between the broadcasting programs at SUNY Oswego, Syracuse University, and Ithaca College when it was time to pursue a degree.

Creator and host of ‘Rob Has a Podcast’, former ‘Survivor’ contestant and fellow Oswego alum Rob Cesternino joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about how his love for reality TV led to his ‘Survivor’ appearance and his ‘Rob Has a Podcast’ venture; he also looks back to his time at Oswego, and provides his cautiously optimistic take on the 2023 New York Jets.

Fantasy football expert - and fellow Oswego grad - Brian Drake joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about how a response to a frantic tweet led him into the world of fantasy football podcasting; Brian also offers some basic draft strategies for fantasy football rookies, and looks back to some of his favorite moments behind the microphone at SUNY Oswego’s campus radio station, WNYO.

Major League Baseball Director of Media and Market Research - and fellow Oswego grad - Marc Beck joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about how MLB’s recent rule changes are paying off; he also shares his experience serving on the Oswego Alumni Board of Directors, and discusses what it’s like to prepare for and complete the world-famous New York City Marathon.

Oswego Harborfest Executive Director Dan Harrington joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to preview the upcoming four-day extravaganza; Jason learns something new about The Guess Who, and Chris believes the US Women’s National Team is likely headed to an unprecedented three-peat at the World Cup.

CBS Sports Associate Director/producer Ade Ellis, a three-time Emmy winner and fellow Oswego alum, joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to give a behind-the-scenes look at the recent PGA of America Tournament broadcast; he also talks about his role in the creation of the CBS Sports series Beyond Limits, and discusses how being a student-athlete at Oswego led to his first full-time job in sports broadcasting.

Bleacher Report Open Ice Hockey Expert and Content Programmer Alex Russo joins The Throwing Bagels Podcast to discuss the Stanley Cup Finals, break down the offseason to-do list for the New York Rangers, and explain how her experience at SUNY Cortland set the stage for her to become an NHL journalist. Plus, Alex, a Staten Island native, admits to rooting for some pro sports teams that are outside of New York City, which provides Chris with an opportunity to, once again, bring up his beloved Chicago Bulls.

Washington Examiner Senior Engagement Editor and fellow SUNY Oswego alum Maria Leaf joins The Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about living and working in Washington DC; she also discusses what it’s like to suddenly transition from being one of the youngest members of a newsroom to being one of the oldest, and shares how her experience at Oswego led her to a career in one of the largest media markets in the country.

New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to discuss a new regulation that aims to stop unruly spectators from ruining high school games; he also talks about the 100th anniversary of the association and its impact on high school sports in New York, and shares the story of how he wound up in the Capital District after spending his life in Texas and New Mexico.

SUNY Oswego history professor Dr. Chris Mack joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about his popular History of Sports course and how sports has changed over time; he also explains why soccer is so popular around the world, and provides an inside look at his role as Oswego’s faculty athletics representative.