No fights until next year, so we will do a wrap-up show for the year. Jump in the chat and share your thoughts. I'll talk about the past year and what we can look forward to in 2025. Super Chats are always welcome and will get extra attention. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad…

In this episode of Tethered Eternity, we dive into the key moments from the inauguration, including Trump not putting his hand on the Bible and the National Prayer Service that followed. Join us as we explore the implications of these events from a Christian perspective, analyzing both the symbolism and the controversial moments, such as the commen…

We’re diving into the drama surrounding the TikTok ban. From President Donald Trump’s executive orders to the Biden administration’s TikTok policies, we’ll break down everything you need to know about this and tie it to eternity. Key Topics We Cover: TikTok’s connection to China and ByteDance ownership. How Trump’s and Biden’s policies shaped the T…

In this episode of Tethered to Eternity, I share my personal journey of standing firm in my Christian beliefs while navigating bullying, loss of friendships, and cultural pressures. I share how my past experiences with bullying and rejection were part of God’s preparation to help me grow stronger in my faith. I want to encourage you to stay rooted …

Are fires, earthquakes, and other natural disasters signs of God's judgment? In this video, we explore what the Bible actually says about these events and how Christians should understand them. Discover the truth behind common misconceptions and learn how to view natural disasters through the lens of God’s Word. Welcome to Tethered to Eternity – Yo…

In this episode of Tethered to Eternity I dive into the devastating LA wildfires that have displaced over 137,000 people and claimed lives. Beyond the flames, we explore the critical question: Are these fires the result of nature’s wrath or human negligence? 🌿 What You’ll Hear: The role of drought, climate change, and the Santa Ana winds. Startling…

Welcome to Tethered to Eternity – Your Christian take on news, pop culture, and politics, grounded in eternity – because Gen Z deserves clarity, truth, and maybe a meme or two. Why are Gen Z Christian girls boldly standing for life in a world that often silences them? In this video, we’ll uncover: ✅ The hidden history of abortion in the Old Testame…

We’ll share eye-opening stats, biblical wisdom, and practical tips to help you recognize and avoid these damaging dynamics. From understanding the dangers of living in relational limbo to learning how to break free, this video offers faith-based guidance to help you find clarity and peace in God’s perfect design for relationships. 🙌 If you’re a Gen…

What a fight. Boxing has done nothing but deliver exceptional fights for the last two years. Minus the dumb circus crap produced for the low-vibration viewers, boxing has been doing great. Both Fury and Usyk performed masterfully for this fight. We all witnessed greatness. Jump in the chat, and let me hear your thoughts. Super Chats get extra atten…

The last UFC of the year went down over the weekend, and it was pretty dang good. On Friday, I taught a seminar in Thousand Oaks, CA, and drove back to SJ afterward. I was able to watch the event, but I fell asleep during two of the main card fights. My gf said I missed some good action. We can talk about the fights I did see, and you guys can fill…

We all experience the death of a loved one at some point in our lives. But how can it impact us when it occurs during adolescence? In this special release, Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) sits down with his mother, Marjorie Raskin to discuss the death of her brother Tommy, on November 30, 1977. Marjorie was 13 years old when her 16-year-old brother -- Jere…

This week's round-up mixes things up with a special Exam Week Edition. Round-Up Host Nick Castillo talks to students on campus about how they get through finals week. From the quiet zen of a monk to maniacally listening to video game boss music, these half dozen Fitchburg State students all take different approaches to making it through finals. Thi…

Joining host Tori Kiolbasa ('25) on GTTP is Student Government Association (SGA) President Mike Burns (HIST ‘26) and Senator Josh Cronin (COMM '26). In addition to their service to student government, Mike is a columnist for The Point -- Fitchburg State University’s student-run newspaper -- and Josh hosts North Central News, a collaboration between…

I was out of town over the weekend teaching a seminar on the East Coast, but I managed to catch most of the UFC. Some good fights to discuss, and future fights will come from the results. Jump in the chat, and let me hear your thoughts. Super Chats will get extra attention and are always appreciated. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Offic…

Welcome to CATCHING UP WITH ... where Fitchburg State students and recent graduates talk to Fitchburg State alumni, reflecting on their time here on campus, celebrating their accomplishments, and discussing how they got from here to where they are now. In this special follow-up episode, Buffy Cautela (COMM ‘22) and Autumn Olson (COMM/HIST ‘20) catc…

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There are no fights this holiday weekend, so I'm having on an old friend. Shaun is a videographer and online creator. He filmed a seminar of mine I have available at https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/iMPaX Shaun has lived abroad for a number of years and is an all-around interesting person. Jump in the chat and ask some questions. We will cover severa…

I forgot that the UFC was in the AMs this past weekend, so I only watched the BKFC in LA. Jump in the chat and join the conversation. Extra attention will be given to Super Chats. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.co…

Hosted by Nick Castillo, this week's round-up covers student-led events between December 1st through December 8th on the Fitchburg State University campus. These events were directly sourced from FalConnect, if you have not logged into FalConnect with your Falcon Key, check out the many more events that are coming up! *** Did we overlook anything? …

In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Anna Gauvin (ENGT ‘25) talks about her college career as an Engineering major and how it was affected by the COVID pandemic. Despite this setback, Anna shares her appreciation for the sense of belonging and community she found with being a Fitchburg State University campus tour guide and being a member of the …

Welcome to CATCHING UP WITH ... where Fitchburg State students and recent graduates talk to Fitchburg State alumni, reflecting on their time here on campus, celebrating their accomplishments, and discussing how they got from here to where they are now. In this episode, Buffy Cautela, a 2022 Film and Video and Theater graduate of the Communications …

What a travesty of a weekend for serious fans of combat sports. It appears that the combat sports world has been overridden by casuals who are nothing more than pro wrestling fans. The story is the only thing that matters. It's not about how good you are but how good the story being told is. It was wild to watch the Tyson vs Paul debacle unfold. An…

This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on the Fitchburg State University campus during the week of November 18th. This episode includes an exclusive interview with Fitchburg State's Nicole Salerno. Nicole is the Assistant Director of International Education at Fitchburg State University. In this interview, she ta…

This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on the Fitchburg State University campus during the week of Veteran's Day. *** Want to know more about how to get involved on campus? Wanted to join a club but don't know when they meet? The Weekly Roundup is here for you! Each week, a different set of clubs, meetings, and e…

Lots of action over the weekend. BKFC, One Championship, and a UFC Fight Night. Let's talk about the big match-ups and all the other stuff going on. Jump in the chat, and let us hear what you say. Super Chats are given extra attention. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Int…

This is the second of a special two part release. Fitchburg Speaks showcases stories from members of the greater Fitchburg community. Faculty, Students, and Community members were invited to share stories on the themes of the paths less taken in life and the obstacles we overcome along the way. This event was held at Fitchburg State University in A…

I caught the UFC and BKFC events over the weekend, and they both had some notable fights. I'll discuss those cards and get into the anti-trust settlement a little bit, too. Let me hear what you think in the chat. Super Chats get extra attention and are much appreciated. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.c…

This is the first of a special two part release. Fitchburg Speaks showcases stories from members of the greater Fitchburg community. Faculty, Students, and Community members were invited to share stories on the themes of the paths less taken in life and the obstacles we overcome along the way. This event was held at Fitchburg State University in Ap…

What a great weekend of violence. I watched most of the UFC and bare knuckles cards, and they had great fights. I'm doing the stream a little earlier today because I got some tickets to the Niners game, and I'm taking my sons. It should be a good time. Let's talk about the big fights and what went down. Join the conversation in the chat. Super Chat…

People can cry all they want to, but Francis Ngannou is the best heavyweight today. He is the lineal champ and is number one until someone beats him. That cements whoever is the UFC champ as number two at best. He did it all without the UFC covering up failed drug tests. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH progra…

HALLOWEEN EDITION: This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on campus between Sunday October 27th and Saturday November 2nd. Stay tuned for an interview with the Improv Club's president, Anna Gauvin! Learn more about the club, and their upcoming show on Tuesday! *** Want to know more about how to get involved on ca…

In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Julia Grace Ducharme (ENGL '26), talks about majoring in English secondary education, dealing with imposter syndrome as a first gen college student, and her involvement in campus activities like the Undergraduate Research Conference and SEAM, a club for future teachers. *** Episode transcript available here. R…

I was out of town this past weekend, doing a seminar and commentating at Caged Aggression 38. I was able to catch a good number of fights and the two Caged Aggression shows live. I returned late last night and couldn't do my usual 7 pm show. I will get it done today. Hope you can join me live. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonF…

Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. This conversation emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell’s cla…

HOMECOMING WEEKEND EDITION: This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led and Homecoming Weekend 2024 events on campus between October 14 and October 20. *** Want to know more about how to get involved on campus? Wanted to join a club but don't know when they meet? The Weekly Roundup is here for you! Each week, a different set…

CATCHING UP WITH…is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now. This is Part Two of our special two-part episode featuring Fitchburg State graduates Joe Aidonidis, Scott Kurland, Matthew Krol, Dan Daly, and Jasmine Cord…

UFC 307 went down over the weekend, and some decent fights were delivered. Perreria continues to dominate MMA fighters who chose to only kickbox with him. Surprise, surprise. There's a lot to talk about, so jump in the chat and let me hear your thoughts. Super chats help out a ton and will get special attention. Let's go! Main Channel: https://www.…

Want to know more about how to get involved on campus? Wanted to join a club but don't know when they meet? The Weekly Roundup is here for you! This week's round-up (our pilot episode, hosted by Nick Castillo) features student-led events on campus between October 6 and October 12. Each week, a different set of clubs, meetings, and events is feature…

UFC went to France for this event, and the main card was loaded with French talent. Not all the local fighters won, but the fights were pretty dang good. Jump in the chat, and let me hear what you thought of the performances. UFC was the only card I saw this weekend and I only caught the main card. So, if we get through all the fights with time to …

CATCHING UP WITH…is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now. This special two-part episode features five Fitchburg State graduates who attended the Alumni Panel during the 2024 Visions Exhibition, an annual event tha…

In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Peter Elliott (ENGL '26), talks about how his Professional Writing concentration and major in English Studies have been integral to his sense of belonging on campus -- while his liberal arts course have provided the perspectives he needs to grow as a writer. A junior from Petersham, MA, Peter's poetry has appe…

There weren't many fights to watch this weekend, with no UFC, PFL, or Bellator. I also had a seminar in Bakersfield that got in the way of me watching any fights. We can talk about upcoming fights and whatever else you want today. I'll put a link in the chat, and you guys can call in with questions. Be sure you have a strong connection so we can he…

Merab gets the job done, and Canelo makes it look easy. Over the weekend, I caught the UFC and some boxing. I watched my son's football game earlier in the day and saw no undercards other than Garcia before the Canelo match. It was a pretty uneventful fight. Let me hear your thoughts in the chat. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJ…

In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Sydney Sartell ('25) shares her experience at Fitchburg State University as an Early Childhood Education major. A personal challenge her first year set her back a semester but, with the help of her advisor, Prof. William Corteiza, and a close-knit group of friends, she got back on track. Sydney reflects on the…

UFC and Bellator had events yesterday, and there are some excellent fights to discuss. Brady showed that he belonged at the top of the division, which makes me wonder why they haven't pushed him as much as other less-able welterweights. Usman looked fantastic against a very tough Shabliy. Jump in the chat and tell us what you thought of the fights.…

In this special episode, Perseverantia suggests a podcast that might have been. Business Administration Professor John Crawley had discussed doing a podcast series of the fun advice he gives student, meant to be a light-hearted interjection to our series. But we never got that chance. John Crawley passed away May 1, 2024. As a result, we decided to…

There was no UFC or PFL this weekend, so all my attention was on the Bare Knuckle event in Canada. It was another prospects card, and it was a good one. Join in the chat and let me hear what you think. Super Chats get extra attention and are always welcome. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jo…

I was able to catch both UFC and PFL events over the weekend. Both cards had notable moments and plenty of stuff to discuss. Jump in the chat and join in the conversation. Super Chats get extra attention and are always appreciated. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro t…

Izzy and DDP finally faced off for the MW belt. The fight was entertaining, and the rest of the card wasn't bad, either. Let's talk about the fights and whatever else comes up. Super Chats get extra attention and are always welcome. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro …

After a nice three-week vacation from doing the show and stepping away from the Internet, I'm back. I've got some good fights to discuss, and I'm watching all the Olympic wrestling replays as I write this. I hope to have them finished by stream time so I can talk a little about them. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch…