Ethan Cote is back on Unscripted with Ryan — and there’s a lot to catch up on. Since his last appearance, Ethan has helped create Franklin Pierce University’s holiday video seen by students across campus and online, working closely with President Peter Eden, Doug Carty, and Dr. Kristen Nevious to capture finals week, winter on campus, and the spirit of the Pierce community.

Ryan and Ethan talk about the creative process behind the video, using AI as a tool, and what it’s like working so closely with university leadership. They also revisit listener-favorite topics from the last episode — including the dog story, growing up in Rhode Island, and the moments that shaped Ethan beyond lacrosse.

From campus creativity to life off the field, this is An Unscripted Lax Journey: Beyond the Field.

In this special episode of Unscripted with Ryan, Franklin Pierce University President Dr. Peter Eden joins the show for a fast-paced, insightful conversation. Ryan kicks things off with a personal thank-you, and the two dive into what Dr. Eden loves most about FPU, his vision for the university, and the approachable leadership style students have come to appreciate.

They talk athletics, community, the energy on campus, and even his time on the ice with the hockey teams. Ryan also gets the answer to a question he’s wondered for a year: why Dr. Eden chose him to speak at his presidential inauguration.

It’s authentic, thoughtful, and—true to the name—completely unscripted.

If you would like to hear from a president, this ones for you!

In this episode of Unscripted with Ryan, Ryan is joined by longtime friend and Franklin Pierce lacrosse standout Ethan Cote, who returns for his fifth year after battling back from a torn ACL — nearly the same injury Ryan went through just months earlier. The two look back on their freshman-year interview projects, how their stories developed through college, and the wild path that turned Ethan from a hockey and soccer goalie into a top-performing college midfielder.

Ethan opens up about his rehab journey, navigating multiple coaching changes, and what it feels like coming back as a graduate student wearing #6 for one more run with the Ravens. And of course, the episode dives into orientation moments, mullet memories, and the full saga of Cosmo and Shrek, Ethan and his girlfriend Sydne’s two beloved dogs — including how Cosmo became a campus icon, left, and then made his dramatic return.

It’s a mix of laughs, real talk, and a great inside look at friendship, resilience, and college athletics. If you love campus stories, sports energy, or just a good dog comeback story… this one’s for you.