<![CDATA[Coming Home Podcast]]>Coming Home Podcast is a show focusing on the alumni, the history, and the memories of Fairleigh Dickinson University and its impact on our lives, and the world. Each episode we interview alumni past and present about their time at the university, which campus they went to, their time at Wroxton, and where they are today.

]]>https://cominghomepodcast.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:33:26 GMTFri, 02 Jan 2026 04:36:45 GMT60Michael Cannetti<p>Coming Home Podcast is a show focusing on the alumni, the history, and the memories of Fairleigh Dickinson University and its impact on our lives, and the world. Each episode we interview alumni past and present about their time at the university, which campus they went to, their time at Wroxton, and where they are today.</p>episodicMichael Cannettimichael.cannetti@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Coming Home Podcast Teaser Trailer]]>Coming Home is a podcast where Mike Ramos and Michael Cannetti, fellow alumni of Fairleigh Dickinson University interview, chat with, reminisce, and discuss their time at FDU and where they are now.  In this teaser trailer Mike and Michael discuss their origin story of how they found FDU and how they ended up going there.  Stay tuned every two weeks as Mike and Michael interview fellow alumni.

The views statements and opinions expressed on the Coming Home Podcast do not represent Fairleigh Dickinson University, its views or affiliates, the content of these episodes are solely focused on the stories, memories, and journeys of FDU Alumni.

@FDUComingHome on YouTube

https://cominghomepodcast.com/

]]>https://cominghomepodcast.com/10e553ee-c637-4466-b513-4c1b7b750b07Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:33:40 GMT<p>Coming Home is a podcast where Mike Ramos and Michael Cannetti, fellow alumni of Fairleigh Dickinson University interview, chat with, reminisce, and discuss their time at FDU and where they are now.  In this teaser trailer Mike and Michael discuss their origin story of how they found FDU and how they ended up going there.  Stay tuned every two weeks as Mike and Michael interview fellow alumni.</p><p>The views statements and opinions expressed on the Coming Home Podcast do not represent Fairleigh Dickinson University, its views or affiliates, the content of these episodes are solely focused on the stories, memories, and journeys of FDU Alumni.</p><p>@FDUComingHome on YouTube</p><p><a href="https://cominghomepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cominghomepodcast.com/</a></p>no00:05:07Coming Home Podcast Teaser Trailertrailer<![CDATA[Coming Home: Kelley Kramer – From FDU Pinnacle Award Winnerto TV News Pro]]>In this episode of Coming Home, hosts Michael Cannetti and Mike Ramos sit down with Kelley Kramer, Fairleigh Dickinson University alumna, Pinnacle Award winner, and communications and TV news professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry.
Kelley shares her journey from studying at FDU and the journey to becoming a respected voice in broadcast journalism. We discuss her time at FDU, and her process of growing her career, the evolution of media and communications, and what it takes to build a lasting career in a constantly changing industry.

Whether you’re an FDU student, an aspiring journalist, or simply curious about life behind the newsroom desk, this inspiring conversation offers valuable lessons on storytelling, professionalism, and staying adaptable in a media-driven world.
🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Transistor.fm.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to support FDU alumni stories and stay updated on future episodes of Coming Home.

#FairleighDickinsonUniversity #FDUAlumni #ComingHomePodcast #KelleyKramer #BroadcastJournalism #TVNews #MediaCareers #Communications #Journalism #NewsAnchor #MediaProfessional #PinnacleAward #CareerInMedia #FDU #CollegeAlumni #WomenInMedia #MediaIndustry #Storytelling #PodcastInterview #CareerJourney

@FDUComingHome 

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Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2s

Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcast

Deezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011

Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vy

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e13e0d3fbedf06e-bbac-449b-8365-f282a74a434cMon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Coming Home, hosts Michael Cannetti and Mike Ramos sit down with Kelley Kramer, Fairleigh Dickinson University alumna, Pinnacle Award winner, and communications and TV news professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry.<br />Kelley shares her journey from studying at FDU and the journey to becoming a respected voice in broadcast journalism. We discuss her time at FDU, and her process of growing her career, the evolution of media and communications, and what it takes to build a lasting career in a constantly changing industry.</p><p>Whether you’re an FDU student, an aspiring journalist, or simply curious about life behind the newsroom desk, this inspiring conversation offers valuable lessons on storytelling, professionalism, and staying adaptable in a media-driven world.<br />🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Transistor.fm.<br />👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to support FDU alumni stories and stay updated on future episodes of Coming Home.</p><p>#FairleighDickinsonUniversity #FDUAlumni #ComingHomePodcast #KelleyKramer #BroadcastJournalism #TVNews #MediaCareers #Communications #Journalism #NewsAnchor #MediaProfessional #PinnacleAward #CareerInMedia #FDU #CollegeAlumni #WomenInMedia #MediaIndustry #Storytelling #PodcastInterview #CareerJourney</p><p>@FDUComingHome </p><p>RSS Feed:  https://feeds.transistor.fm/coming-home-podcast</p><p>Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHome</p><p>Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-home-podcast/id1841922196</p><p>Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2s</p><p>Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcast</p><p>Deezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011</p><p>Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vy</p>no00:45:04Coming Home: Kelley Kramer – From FDU Pinnacle Award Winnerto TV News Profull<![CDATA[FDU Coming Home Podcast Episode 1]]>In the first official episode of FDU Coming Home, Michael Cannetti and Mike Ramos discuss their time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, their memories, their journey, and the goals of the podcast.  Take a trip back home to FDU with Mike and Michael.

The views statements and opinions expressed on the Coming Home Podcast do not represent Fairleigh Dickinson University, its views or affiliates, the content of these episodes are solely focused on the stories, memories, and journeys of FDU Alumni.

https://cominghomepodcast.com/

#highereducation #HigherEd #Alumni #College #University #NewJersey #FairleighDickinson #FairleighDickinsonUniversity #FDU #Podcast #Content,Interviews #Memories #Stories, #Careers #Growth #friendship 

RSS Feed:  https://feeds.transistor.fm/coming-home-podcast

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHome

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b4444556e9ede9-0847-4c77-ae87-5202778193e8Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT<p>In the first official episode of FDU Coming Home, Michael Cannetti and Mike Ramos discuss their time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, their memories, their journey, and the goals of the podcast.  Take a trip back home to FDU with Mike and Michael.</p><p>The views statements and opinions expressed on the Coming Home Podcast do not represent Fairleigh Dickinson University, its views or affiliates, the content of these episodes are solely focused on the stories, memories, and journeys of FDU Alumni.</p><p>https://cominghomepodcast.com/</p><p>#highereducation #HigherEd #Alumni #College #University #NewJersey #FairleighDickinson #FairleighDickinsonUniversity #FDU #Podcast #Content,Interviews #Memories #Stories, #Careers #Growth #friendship </p><p>RSS Feed:  https://feeds.transistor.fm/coming-home-podcast</p><p>Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHome</p>no00:43:14FDU Coming Home Podcast Episode 1full<![CDATA[Coming Home Interview with Tedd Konya: How studying science at FDU shaped an international research career!]]>In this episode of Coming Home, hosts Michael Cannetti and Mike Ramos sit down with Fairleigh Dickinson University alumnus Tedd Konya to explore his journey from New Jersey to Toronto—and from studying science at FDU to building a career in laboratory research at the University of Toronto.
Tedd reflects on his time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, the professors and experiences that shaped his academic path, and how his education helped prepare him for a career in scientific research. We discuss the realities of leaving home, pursuing opportunity across borders, and building both a career and a family in a new country.

This episode is a powerful reminder of how an FDU education can open doors far beyond campus—and how curiosity, persistence, and mentorship can shape a life.

Whether you’re a current student, alumni, educator, or someone navigating your own career path, this conversation offers insight, inspiration, and perspective.

Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to our podcast.

#ComingHomePodcast
#FDUAlumni
#FairleighDickinsonUniversity
#FDUProud
Career & Education
#STEMCareers
#ScienceCareers
#LifeAfterCollege
#CareerJourney
Geography & Growth
#NewJersey
#TorontoLife
#GlobalCareers
#FromCampusToCareer

@FDUComingHome 

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Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHome

Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-home-podcast/id1841922196

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2s

Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcast

Deezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011

Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vy

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8514904ccd2921b-ad7a-4679-a9aa-f63af402c049Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Coming Home, hosts Michael Cannetti and Mike Ramos sit down with Fairleigh Dickinson University alumnus Tedd Konya to explore his journey from New Jersey to Toronto—and from studying science at FDU to building a career in laboratory research at the University of Toronto.<br />Tedd reflects on his time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, the professors and experiences that shaped his academic path, and how his education helped prepare him for a career in scientific research. We discuss the realities of leaving home, pursuing opportunity across borders, and building both a career and a family in a new country.</p><p>This episode is a powerful reminder of how an FDU education can open doors far beyond campus—and how curiosity, persistence, and mentorship can shape a life.</p><p>Whether you’re a current student, alumni, educator, or someone navigating your own career path, this conversation offers insight, inspiration, and perspective.</p><p>Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to our podcast.</p><p>#ComingHomePodcast<br />#FDUAlumni<br />#FairleighDickinsonUniversity<br />#FDUProud<br />Career &amp; Education<br />#STEMCareers<br />#ScienceCareers<br />#LifeAfterCollege<br />#CareerJourney<br />Geography &amp; Growth<br />#NewJersey<br />#TorontoLife<br />#GlobalCareers<br />#FromCampusToCareer</p><p>@FDUComingHome </p><p>RSS Feed:  https://feeds.transistor.fm/coming-home-podcast</p><p>Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHome</p><p>Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-home-podcast/id1841922196</p><p>Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2s</p><p>Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcast</p><p>Deezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011</p><p>Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vy</p>no00:43:55Coming Home Interview with Tedd Konya: How studying science at FDU shaped an international research career!full<![CDATA[FDU Coming Home Podcast Episode 3 with Mark Sapara]]>In this episode of FDU Coming Home, Mike and Michael interview FDU Alumni and former Board of Governors member, Mark Sapara.  Mark has a long history with Fairleigh Dickinson in many different roles.  Mark takes us into the past and the history of Fairleigh Dickinson and shares stories Mike and Michael never knew about FDU and its origins.  He is currently the Associate Vice President and Senior Advisor to the Vice President of Student Life at Lafayette College, and Mark knows the value of education and how important FDU was on his life.  Join us as we go down memory lane with Mark Sapara on FDU Coming Home.

I dreamed a College Part 1
https://youtu.be/pGSSLMc193o?si=UoYdE61bT8jG1DwO


The views statements and opinions expressed on the Coming Home Podcast do not represent Fairleigh Dickinson University, its views or affiliates, the content of these episodes are solely focused on the stories, memories, and journeys of FDU Alumni.

https://cominghomepodcast.com/

@FDUComingHome 

RSS Feed:  https://feeds.transistor.fm/coming-home-podcast

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHome

Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-home-podcast/id1841922196

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2s

Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcast

Deezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011

Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vy

#highereducation #HigherEd #Alumni #College #University #NewJersey #FairleighDickinson #FairleighDickinsonUniversity #FDU #Podcast #Content,Interviews #Memories #Stories, #Careers #Growth #friendship #History #MemoryLane

]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/67d5ed27d663392b-6e3e-46f2-b5c8-2a22c48b48f0Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:21:00 GMT<p>In this episode of FDU Coming Home, Mike and Michael interview FDU Alumni and former Board of Governors member, Mark Sapara.  Mark has a long history with Fairleigh Dickinson in many different roles.  Mark takes us into the past and the history of Fairleigh Dickinson and shares stories Mike and Michael never knew about FDU and its origins.  He is currently the Associate Vice President and Senior Advisor to the Vice President of Student Life at Lafayette College, and Mark knows the value of education and how important FDU was on his life.  Join us as we go down memory lane with Mark Sapara on FDU Coming Home.</p><p>I dreamed a College Part 1<br />https://youtu.be/pGSSLMc193o?si=UoYdE61bT8jG1DwO</p><p><br />The views statements and opinions expressed on the Coming Home Podcast do not represent Fairleigh Dickinson University, its views or affiliates, the content of these episodes are solely focused on the stories, memories, and journeys of FDU Alumni.</p><p>https://cominghomepodcast.com/</p><p>@FDUComingHome </p><p>RSS Feed:  https://feeds.transistor.fm/coming-home-podcast</p><p>Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHome</p><p>Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-home-podcast/id1841922196</p><p>Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2s</p><p>Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcast</p><p>Deezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011</p><p>Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vy</p><p>#highereducation #HigherEd #Alumni #College #University #NewJersey #FairleighDickinson #FairleighDickinsonUniversity #FDU #Podcast #Content,Interviews #Memories #Stories, #Careers #Growth #friendship #History #MemoryLane</p>no00:36:35FDU Coming Home Podcast Episode 3 with Mark Saparafull<![CDATA[Coming Home Episode 2 with guest Dr. Sean Stein-Smith]]>Travel down memory lane with Mike and Michael as they interview FDU Alumni Dr. Sean Stein-Smith about his time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Crypto Currency, Higher Education, and how his time at FDU shaped who he would become.  Join us for another episode of the "Coming Home Podcast."

The views statements and opinions expressed on the Coming Home Podcast do not represent Fairleigh Dickinson University, its views or affiliates, the content of these episodes are solely focused on the stories, memories, and journeys of FDU Alumni.

https://cominghomepodcast.com/

#highereducation #HigherEd #Alumni #College #University #NewJersey #FairleighDickinson #FairleighDickinsonUniversity #FDU #Podcast #Content,Interviews #Memories #Stories, #Careers #Growth #friendship 

@FDUComingHome 

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Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHome

Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-home-podcast/id1841922196

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2s

Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcast

Deezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011

Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vy

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]]>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1c543e2e82c1055-bd57-438e-8786-429080ee6e14Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT<p>Travel down memory lane with Mike and Michael as they interview FDU Alumni Dr. Sean Stein-Smith about his time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Crypto Currency, Higher Education, and how his time at FDU shaped who he would become.  Join us for another episode of the "Coming Home Podcast."</p><p>The views statements and opinions expressed on the Coming Home Podcast do not represent Fairleigh Dickinson University, its views or affiliates, the content of these episodes are solely focused on the stories, memories, and journeys of FDU Alumni.</p><p>https://cominghomepodcast.com/</p><p>#highereducation #HigherEd #Alumni #College #University #NewJersey #FairleighDickinson #FairleighDickinsonUniversity #FDU #Podcast #Content,Interviews #Memories #Stories, #Careers #Growth #friendship </p><p>@FDUComingHome </p><p>RSS Feed:  https://feeds.transistor.fm/coming-home-podcast</p><p>Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHome</p><p>Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-home-podcast/id1841922196</p><p>Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2s</p><p>Amazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcast</p><p>Deezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011</p><p>Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vy</p><p>Riverside:  https://www.riverside.fm/?via=michael-cannetti<br />Higher Education,Higher Ed,Alumni,College,University,New Jersey,Fairleigh Dickinson,Fairleigh Dickinson University,Podcast,Content,Interviews,Memories,Stories,Careers,Growth,Friendship,FDU<br /></p>no00:33:33Coming Home Episode 2 with guest Dr. Sean Stein-Smithfull