The Unscripted Climb

This week on Unscripted with Ryan, I sit down with new Franklin Pierce cross country and track & field head coach Liam Murphy for a conversation about leadership, endurance, and the meaning behind the climb.Coach Murphy shares his journey from competing at Springfield College to coaching at AIC and eventually taking over the Ravens program in 2025. We discuss the transition from athlete to coach, building culture within a team, and what he hopes to bring to Franklin Pierce moving forward.A major focus of the episode is Coach Murphy’s experience climbing Mount Monadnock and why the trip carried significance far beyond the physical challenge. We explore how experiences like that can shape athletes mentally, emotionally, and as teammates.We also talk about coaching philosophy, the mindset of distance runners, balancing athletics and academics, and the lessons sports can teach beyond competition.Plus, Coach Murphy’s recovering dog joins us in the studio, making this one of the more relaxed — and wholesome — episodes yet.Definitely Unscripted. Definitely reflective. Definitely a climb worth taking.Thanks for listening! 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.