COSJ Alumni Podcast

Julian McKinley '10 is the Co-Executive Director of the Democracy at Work Institute. Please note, the episode was recorded on April 13, 2026 in the WSCB/Birthplace Studios podcast studios. Julian was on Springfield's campus as the Spring 2026 Communications/Public Relations Speaker.

Kris Rhim '21 is a beat reporter for ESPN covering the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers. Please note, the conversation with Kris was recorded in March 2026.

Ben Rivera '19 is the Radio Producer for the NBA's Miami Heat. Please note, the conversation with Ben was recorded in February 2026.

Alberto Martinez '25 is a host of "Mundo Patriota," the official Spanish language podcast of the NFL's New England Patriots. Please note, the conversation with Alberto was recorded in February 2026.

Nick Carboni '08 is Sports Director at WCNC-TV in Charlotte, NC. Please note, the conversation with Nick was recorded in January 2026.

Sam Dostaler '13 is the Director of Communications and Corporate Partnerships for the Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA). Please note, the conversation with Sam was recorded in January 2026.

Irene Rotondo '22 is a public safety reporter for Mass Live based out of Boston, MA. Please note, the conversation with Irene was recorded in January 2026.

Kaitlyn Kupiec '25 is Director of Sports Information at Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA. Please note, the conversation with Kaitlyn was recorded in November 2025.

Sam Read '13 is a Weekend Anchor and Multimedia Journalist at WJAR-TV in Providence, RI. Please note, the conversation with Sam was recorded in October 2025.

Justin Felisko '12 is the Managing Editor of Content for USA Hockey and oversees USA Hockey Magazine and USA Hockey's website properties. Please note, the conversation with Justin was recorded in September 2025.

Joe Arruda '22 is the Hartford Courant's UCONN Men's Basketball and Football Beat Writer. Please note, the conversation with Joe was recorded in August 2025.

Alex Thomas '16 is the Broadcasting and Media Relations Manager for the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolf Pack. In addition, he's the radio play-by-play voice for select NHL New York Rangers games this season. This episode of the COSJ Alumni Podcast is a special follow-up episode, building off the previous conversation. Hear Alex discuss the thrill of making his NHL broadcast debut on 10/9/25.

Alex Thomas '16 is the Broadcasting and Media Relations Manager for the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolf Pack. In this role, Alex serves as the team's play-by-play voice. Please note, the conversation with Alex was recorded in August 2025.

Cam Smith '20 is a Television News Reporter at WCAX-TV in Burlington, VT. Please note, the conversation with Cam was recorded in July 2025.

Gabby (Guerard) Thibault '20 is a Senior Editor at NBC Sports. Please note, the conversation with Gabby was recorded in July 2025.

David Seronick '12 is an Associate Producer at ESPN. Please note, the conversation with David was recorded in July 2025.

Coming this fall, check out the COSJ Alumni Podcast, connecting with graduates from Springfield College's Communications / Sports Journalism program. Alumni guests discuss their career success, reflect on their time as students on Alden Street and share advice for current and prospective COSJ students.The COSJ Alumni Podcast is hosted by Jeremy Menard, Visiting Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism in the Department of Literature, Writing & Journalism. During the fall semester, new episodes will be posted every other Friday morning starting September 5th.More information about Springfield College and the COSJ program can be found at springfield.edu.