Chris, Jason and Kevin are longtime friends who met while students at SUNY Oswego. For the Throwing Bagels Podcast, they’ll chat with other members of the SUNY Oswego community, discuss the latest in sports and media, and anything else that comes their way!
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Throwing Bagels shoots the humid summertime breeze! In the latest installment, Chris recaps his trip to Chicago to see his favorite soccer team play an exhibition match; the conversation then shifts to pizza, and what their go-to orders were as students at Oswego; Jason and Kevin take a short journey down memory lane and recall some favorite local restaurants from their time growing up on Staten Island.
SUNY Oswego Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Cannabis Studies Martin Koen joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to discuss the development of the cannabis studies microcredential as well as the cannabis studies minor, which will launch in the fall; he also talks about how other SUNY Oswego professors and administrators have responded to his efforts to create these new programs, and shares his journey from growing up in South Africa to teaching at Oswego.
Former network TV communications executives and fellow former Oswego State students Tom and Jerry Caraccioli join the Throwing Bagels Podcast to discuss their involvement with the new Cosmic Hockey league that will be launching this winter; they also talk about their recurring segment "Backroads to Bridge Street with Tom & Jerry" on NewsChannel 9 in Syracuse, and they look back on their relationship with former SUNY Oswego goaltender and Olympic silver medalist Pete Sears and their many ties to the Lakers hockey program in general.
SUNY Oswego associate professor Dr. Chris Mack joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to discuss the World Cup taking place while the US celebrates its 250th anniversary; he also shares his approach toward teaching history, and chats about the interest from students in the college's sports studies minor.
Throwing Bagels shoots the breeze about the Knicks winning their first championship in 53 years; Jason and Kevin recap their failed attempts to attend the Knicks’ ticker tape parade along Broadway, and Chris shares his take on the World Cup. Also, Throwing Bagels reacts to the retirement of one of SUNY Oswego’s most famous alumni!
Throwing Bagels shoots the breeze, mere minutes before tipoff of Game 3 of the NBA Finals! Chris, Jason and Kevin talk about the Knicks being two wins away from their first NBA title in 53 years; they also discuss a couple of special honors for two SUNY Oswego head coaches.
Broadway actor, singer, pianist - and fellow SUNY Oswego grad - Tamar Greene joins the Throwing Bagels to talk about his role as George Washington in the musical ‘Hamilton’; he also shares how he developed his passion for the theatre, and discusses his recent TEDTalk called ‘Say Yes Before It’s Easy', which he delivered at TEDx SUNY Oswego earlier this year.
In a special episode, retiring SUNY Oswego men's ice hockey head coach Ed Gosek joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to discuss his decision to step down after 23 years as head coach of the Lakers; he also shares some of his fondest memories with the program, and assures Lakers fans that the program is in very good hands following the promotions of assistant coach John Whitelaw to interim head coach and graduate assistant Daniel Colabufo to interim assistant coach.
NHL journalist - and fellow SUNY Oswego grad - Joe Yerdon returns to the Throwing Bagels Podcast to discuss the Buffalo Sabres' playoff run; he also looks back on how the team turned things around after a poor start to the season, and shares some details around his Noted Hockey website, which offers some Sabres coverage and some other tidbits from around the NHL.
SUNY Oswego men's basketball head coach Jason Leone returns to the Throwing Bagels Podcast to recap the 2025-26 season, including a discussion about several key players who took home conference and regional awards; he also talks about earning his 300th win in his Oswego career, and shares a sneak peek of the opponents and tournaments on tap for next season.
SUNY Oswego women’s ice hockey head coach Mark Digby returns to the Throwing Bagels Podcast to recap the 2025-2026 season, which resulted in a second-place finish in the SUNYAC; he also talks about how the team ended up with four dual-sport athletes, and shares some early thoughts about next season's schedule. Plus, Coach weighs in on that fantastic 'wave' jersey!
Throwing Bagels shoots the springtime breeze on the latest podcast! In this episode, Chris, Jason and Kevin recap the NCAA DIII ice hockey championships, the results of which will require a certain someone to shave their head; they also discuss their favorite Lakers jerseys, talk some March Madness, some Mets, and more!
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of the NYS Executive Chamber - and fellow SUNY Oswego grad - Jennifer O'Connor Teepe joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about how her office helps facilitate the various services the state provides to residents; she also takes us behind the scenes of overseeing the human resources department within the Chamber, and shares how she wound up in governmental HR after starting out her career as a journalist. Plus, the guys make their predictions on the upcoming New York Mets season!
It's time again for Chris, Jason and Kevin to shoot the breeze! In this episode, they recap the latest postseason results for several SUNY Oswego teams, discuss Kevin's impromptu appearance on WTOP, and talk about some crazy food-related sports promotional events, including an all-you-can-eat ballpark buffet!
WNYO sports director, SUNY Oswego men's hockey play-by-play voice, and current Oswego student Derik Clark joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about the Lakers men's ice hockey team as it prepares for the SUNYAC tournament next week; he also shares his take on the team's triumvirate of capable goaltenders, and makes a bold bet on whether the Hobart Statesmen will win a fourth consecutive national DIII championship.
Ragovin Ventures founder & CEO - and fellow Oswego alum - Jeff Ragovin joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about his journey from Oswego grad to tech entrepreneur; he also shares details on Bounty Uncharted, a new video series he is producing and hosting, and explains how the events on 9/11/01 changed the course of his life.
Oswego Health senior VP of communications and chief brand officer - and fellow Oswego alum - Jamie Leszczynski joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to talk about how the health system's communications team works to keep central New Yorkers informed during a busy flu season; she also discusses the importance of mental health as part of someone's overall well-being, and shares how some experiences she had as a SUNY Oswego student led her to pursue a career in marketing.
SUNY Oswego director of major projects - and fellow Oswego alum - Devin Reese joins the Throwing Bagels podcast to discuss his role in building Hewitt Hall; he also talks about several campus projects that are in the pipeline, including a significant renovation of Mahar Hall and the demolition of a dorm complex adored by many Oswego alumni; he also shares how we went from being a SUNY Oswego student to working on campus as part of his career path.
SUNY Oswego Cinema and Screen Studies assistant professor Jarrod Hagadorn joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to chat about his recent work on an environmental documentary and how students at Oswego can pursue similar ecomedia projects; he also shares his vision for a video game studies program, and reveals some of his all-time favorite video games, including one that is, well, legendary.
Throwing Bagels shoots the wintry breeze in the latest podcast! Chris, Jason and Kevin all share their top 5 Christmas movies, which includes a shocking admission from Kevin; the hosts also discuss their favorite Christmas/Hanukkah songs, complain about ticket prices, and more!
SUNY Oswego CMA associate professor and WNYO faculty advisor David Crider joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to discuss the success of the WNYO/WOCR alumni takeover fundraiser; he also talks about his upcoming book "Countdown Culture", and, in true countdown fashion, shares his top five favorite Thanksgiving foods!
SUNY Oswego Communications, Media and the Arts career coach, adjunct theater instructor, professional actor, and fellow SUNY Oswego alum Megan Mazzoccone joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to share her favorite moment of the Hewitt Hall celebration weekend, discuss her role as career coach for CMA students, and talk about how her love of theater led her to Oswego.
SUNY Oswego men's basketball head coach Jason Leone returns to the Throwing Bagels Podcast to preview the 2025-26 season; he also discusses how his coaching tree is gradually expanding into other basketball programs, and also shares the story of how he became friends with comedian Frank Caliendo. Plus, Jason, Chris and Kevin recap a whirlwind weekend in Oswego.
In a special live podcast, Throwing Bagels takes over the SUNY Oswego student-run radio station, WNYO, as part of a fundraiser! Jason, Chris and Kevin share their thoughts on seeing Hewitt Hall in person; they also chat with WNYO sports director Derik Clark ‘27 about his love of covering hockey games since he was in elementary school, and he also gives his take on the 2025-26 men’s ice hockey team.
SUNY Oswego men's ice hockey head coach Ed Gosek joins the Throwing Bagels Podcast to preview the 2025-26 season, which features much of the same group that won the SUNYAC title last season; he also shares some advice for aspiring hockey coaches, and provides the details behind the jersey retirement ceremony to honor former All-American Lakers goalie and Olympian Pete Sears.
