Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast Network

FIVE WITH A FALCON: Darrian Fearon (COMM '28) and Jacob Stevens (GAME '28) Talk Shop

Want a chance to listen in on the next future millionaire game designer?   In this episode of Five With A Falcon, Darrian Fearon (COMM '28) is joined by student and aspiring game designer, Jacob Stevens (GAME '28), to talk about his future goals in the game industry and what’s led him to where he is today. This episode was produced, hosted, and edited by Darrian Fearon.  Darrian is a Communications Media [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/academic-schools/school-arts-and-sciences/communications-media-department] major with a concentration in film/video production [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/programs/filmvideo-production-concentration-communications-media-bs] and a particular career interest in post-production editing. *** Episode transcript here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GPZMcjJ-oT3r2xd1mTMrekYyA30J14TFDSxciJXVA0k/edit?usp=sharing]. *** This episode was produced in COMM 2015 Podcasting during Spring 2026. Click here to learn more about Perseverantia [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/perseverantia-fitchburg-state-university-podcast-network].  Join us for programming updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/perseverantiapodcasts/].  Or reach out with ideas or suggestions at podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu [podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu].

FIVE WITH A FALCON: Philosophy Prof. Brad Bannon from Athens to Assassin's Creed

Dr. Brad Bannon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-bannon/] has been inspiring Fitchburg State students to join them on a Philosophical Quest year after year since 2015.  In this episode of Five With a Falcon, one of their philosophy students, Jacob Tawa (COMM '28), talks to Prof. Bannon [https://www.youtube.com/@ontonomy]about how they connect with Fitchburg State students from all disciplines in the study of the human person and the world around us, as well as their journey as an adjunct faculty member teaching courses in the Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Sustainability Studies.   This episode was produced, hosted, and edited by Jacob Tawa.  Jacob is a Communications Media [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/academic-schools/school-arts-and-sciences/communications-media-department] major with a concentration in film/video production [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/programs/filmvideo-production-concentration-communications-media-bs]; he is also a member of the improv club [https://falconnect.fitchburgstate.edu/organization/improv-club]. *** Episode transcript here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bEJEbZfDK1YTHq-guirJKGiBzRK-BSt8FpRPm29PZNQ/edit?usp=sharing]. *** This episode was produced in COMM 2015 Podcasting during Spring 2026. Click here to learn more about Perseverantia [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/perseverantia-fitchburg-state-university-podcast-network].  Join us for programming updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/perseverantiapodcasts/].  Or reach out with ideas or suggestions at podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu [podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu].

FIVE WITH A FALCON: Game Design Prof. Andres Gonzalez, from Game Industry to the Classroom

In this episode of Five with Falcon, Cyrus Mullen (GAME '26) talks with Prof. Andres Gonzalez, a visiting Game Design [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/programs/game-design-bs]professor at Fitchburg State University [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/] with nearly 20 years of experience in the gaming industry. Transitioning from industry veteran to first-time educator, Andres shares what it’s like to step into the classroom and translate real-world experience into meaningful lessons for students. Produced by Cyrus Mullen and Filipe Agostinho (GAME '26).  Edited and mixed by Filipe. *** Episode transcript here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJXQsfHyeRx05c-IOB_ojcdIN0XaSl1m6LrU2q9YjRg/edit?usp=sharing]. *** This episode was produced in COMM 2015 Podcasting during Spring 2026. Click here to learn more about Perseverantia [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/perseverantia-fitchburg-state-university-podcast-network].  Join us for programming updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/perseverantiapodcasts/].  Or reach out with ideas or suggestions at podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu [podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu].

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Trailblazing Women of Fitchburg State (and the Buildings that Remember Them)

In this pilot episode of FROM THE ARCHIVES, join Fitchburg State University [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/] librarians Renée Fratantonio, Asher Jackson, and Olivia Rossetti in a conversation about the real women behind the names of the buildings across campus: Conlon, Russell, and Palmer. Using records from the Fitchburg State University Archives and Special Collections [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/library/research/archives-special-collections], the librarians will share the lives and legacies of these incredible women. Additional material for all three individuals was drawn from the student newspaper collection, the Saxifrage yearbooks, and the student and faculty card files available in the University Archives.   Episode citations and additional resources can be found at the series citations page, linked here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mZBzWaq5w2qgUXZLqVtQsPIqUagJKbu8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106162639835919514352&rtpof=true&sd=true]. *** Episode transcript here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kvhCmqkUL5qh1lhUzGhSDDNftQHxOsWH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106162639835919514352&rtpof=true&sd=true]. *** Episode produced by Renee Fratantonio in collaboration with Perseverantia; research by Asher Jackson and Olivia Rossetti.  Episode edited by Sabrina Lewis (COMM [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/academic-schools/school-arts-and-sciences/communications-media-department] '28), a film and video production [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/programs/filmvideo-production-concentration-communications-media-bs] student and Perseverantia staff member.  Sound Design and mix by the Perseverantia team.   Click here to learn more about Perseverantia [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/perseverantia-fitchburg-state-university-podcast-network].  Join us for programming updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/perseverantiapodcasts/].  Or reach out with ideas or suggestions at podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu [podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu].

SPECIAL EPISODE: A Journey into the Time Capsule with Rugg Ruggiero (COMM '27)

In this special episode, Andrew "Rugg" Ruggiero (COMM '27) takes us into his home away from home: The Time Capsule [https://www.timecapsuleri.com/], a second-hand store located in Cranston, Rhode Island.    The Time Capsule specializes in selling a wide variety of comic, music, and video game related memorabilia. Over the years the store has developed a following of local collectors, who are always looking for something new in stock. Even if you aren’t looking for anything in particular, The Time Capsule has a way of making sure you don’t leave empty handed.   Special thanks to the owners and customers who made this project possible!  ,   Rugg is a film/video production [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/programs/filmvideo-production-concentration-communications-media-bs] student and Communications Media [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/academic-schools/school-arts-and-sciences/communications-media-department] major at Fitchburg State University [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/].  He produced, recorded, and edited this episode. *** Episode Transcript can be found here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mtnMJqfRJfZEUlnmjjCDUkkg0KNvyKY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106162639835919514352&rtpof=true&sd=true]. Click here to learn more about Perseverantia [https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about/perseverantia-fitchburg-state-university-podcast-network].  Join us for programming updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/perseverantiapodcasts/].  Or reach out with ideas or suggestions at podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu [podcasts@fitchburgstate.edu].