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Mic’d In New Haven

by Mike Colon

Mic’d In New Haven is a narrative-first podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people, places, and pivotal moments that shape the world of public safety. Through deeply researched storytelling and intimate conversations with firefighters, law-enforcement leaders, first responders, authors, journalists, and community influencers, host Mike Colón delivers immersive, human-centered episodes that go beyond headlines. From adrenaline-charged emergency calls to reflective discussions on leadership, resilience, and legacy, Mic’d In New Haven connects listeners with the grit, heart, and humanity at the core of public-safety culture. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support.

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  1. Episode 437: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Detective Jeffrey Lewis - Miami (Volume 27)

    Jeff Lewis, a retired Miami-Dade Police Detective whose 30-year career included 14 years in the Robbery Division and another 14 years in Homicide, joins the program for another volume of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: /...

  2. Episode 436: The Best of The Bravest - Nationwide: Deputy Chief Chris Ryan (New Haven - Volume 18)

    Chris Ryan, a more than 20-year veteran of the New Haven Fire Department who rose from firefighter to Deputy Chief and Shift Commander, joins the program for another volume of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition. In Memory Of: Firefighter Chris Brainard (October 27, 1989 - December 3…

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  3. Episode 435: Detective Andrés Mahecha

    Andrés Mahecha, a retired law-enforcement professional with a career that spanned some of the most dangerous assignments in modern policing, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolonmedia Facebook:...

  4. Episode 434: The Best of The Bravest: Captain Tony Tedeschi (Volume 93)

    In one of the best episodes in Mic’d In New Haven history, Anthony “Tony” Tedeschi, a retired FDNY Captain whose New York City emergency-services career spanned EMS, the NYPD, and some of the FDNY’s most specialized rescue companies, joins the program for another volume of The Best of The…

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  5. Episode 433: Chief Wilbur Chapman

    Wilbur Chapman, a retired NYPD Chief of Patrol whose decades of public service also included leading the New York City Department of Transportation and returning to the NYPD as Deputy Commissioner of Training, joins the program for this episode of the Mic’d In New Haven Podcast. Connect With Mike...

  6. Episode 432: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Chris Zaberto (Volume 60)

    Chris Zaberto, a retired NYPD Detective whose career combined paramedicine, tactical operations, hazardous-materials response, and specialized rescue with the NYPD Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for another volume of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With…

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  7. Episode 431: The Best of The Bravest: Captain Ciro Napolitano (Volume 92)

    Ciro Napolitano, who spent nearly 40 years with the FDNY before retiring at the mandatory retirement age of 65, joins the program for another volume of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  8. Episode 430: The Best of The Bravest: Chief of Safety Al Turi (Volume 91)

    Al Turi, a retired FDNY Assistant Chief whose career spanned more than 33 years and included service as Chief of Safety, joins the program for another volume of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  9. Episode 429: The Best of The Bravest: John Walters (Volume 90)

    John Walters, a retired FDNY firefighter whose career included assignments to Engine 237, Squad 288, and Rescue Company 1, joins the program for another volume of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  10. Episode 428: The Beat - Profiles of Police Nationwide: Chief David Zannelli - New Haven (Volume 26)

    David Zannelli, a near 20 year veteran of the New Haven, Connecticut Police Department who currently leads it as its Chief of Department, joins the program for a special edition of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. In Memory Of: Sergeant Dario Scott Aponte (End of Watch: September 10…

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  11. Episode 427: The Best of The Bravest: Captain Paul Brown (Volume 89)

    Paul Brown, a retired FDNY Captain, third-generation firefighter, leadership educator, and co-author of Rising from Ground Zero: The FDNY’s Path Through the Crisis of 9/11 to Transformation, joins the program for another volume of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect...

  12. Episode 426: Mike Chanat - Police Officer & Paramedic

    Mike Chanat, whose career has spanned EMS, paramedicine, the NYPD, volunteer firefighting, emergency medical education, and leadership development, joins the program for this episode of the Mic’d In New Haven Podcast. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  13. Episode 425: Sergeant Stu Friedman

    Stu Friedman, who served more than 22 years with the New York City Transit Police and later the NYPD, retiring as a Sergeant in 1996, joins the program for this episode of the Mic’d In New Haven Podcast. In Memory Of: Detective George Caccavale (End of Watch: June 26, 1976) Officer Carlos King…

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  14. Episode 424: The Best of The Bravest - Nationwide: Deputy Chief Paul Walsh (Volume 17)

    Paul Walsh, who served more than three decades with the New Britain Fire Department, retiring as Deputy Chief, joins the program for another volume of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo......

  15. Episode 423: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Anthony Romano (Volume 59)

    Tony Romano, a 20 year veteran who spent 18 of those 20 years in rescue work as both a member of the New York City Transit Police Emergency Medical Rescue Unit and later NYPD Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 59 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect…

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  16. Episode 422: Mike Renna

    Mike Renna, a retired New York City law enforcement officer, firearms instructor, and former member of the Housing Police Special Weapons Unit, joins the program for this episode of the Mic’d In New Haven Podcast. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  17. Episode 421: The Best of The Bravest - Nationwide: Tyler Whittredge - Saratoga Springs (Volume 16)

    Saratoga Springs Firefighter-Paramedic and author Tyler Whittredge joins the program for Volume 16 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC......

  18. Episode 420: The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide: Nick Palumbo - U.S. Federal Fire (Volume 15)

    Nicholas A. Palumbo, a member of the United States Federal Fire Service, founder of The Outside Vent Training & Consulting, host of the NJ Fire Guys Podcast, and author of Firehouse Sergeants: Earning Your Stripes, joins the program for another volume of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide…

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  19. Episode 419: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Lt. Sean Carroll - Rhode Island (Volume 25)

    Sean Carroll, a United States Marine veteran, retired Providence Police Lieutenant, senior executive in emergency management, and nationally recognized leadership instructor, joins the program for another volume of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X:...

  20. Episode 418: The Best of The Bravest: Ken Delaney (Volume 88)

    Retired FDNY Firefighter and fellow podcaster Ken Delaney joins the program for Volume 88 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with the FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC......

  21. Episode 417: The Best of The Bravest: Kevin Kubler - Author’s Corner (Volume 87)

    Kevin Kubler, whose new book The War Years and Back chronicles one of the most fabled eras in the history of the FDNY, rejoins the program for an author’s corner edition of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven…

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  22. Episode 416: Maggie Kent

    Maggie Kent, a veteran reporter, whose stops include News 12 The Bronx, WCBS, and currently 6 ABC Action News, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn:...

  23. Episode 415: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Detective Mike Black (Volume 58)

    NYPD Detective Mike Black, who spent 10 of his nearly 20 years on the job in the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 58 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  24. Episode 414: The Best of The Bravest: Gary Urbanowicz (Volume 86)

    Gary Urbanowicz, a respected FDNY Historian joins the program for a unique Volume 86 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC......

  25. Episode 413: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Detective Greg Kading - LAPD (Volume 24)

    Retired Los Angeles Police Department Detective Greg Kading, whose 22 years saw him investigate several high profile murders, including those of 90’s rap icons Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., joins the program for Volume 24 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike…

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  26. Episode 412: The Bravest - Nationwide Edition: Capt. Barry Nechis - New Rochelle, NY (Volume 14)

    Barry Nechis, who served 35 years with the New Rochelle Fire Department as a firefighter, lieutenant, captain, paramedic, EMS coordinator, and emergency management leader, joins the program for Volume 14 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X:...

  27. Episode 411: The Best of The Bravest: Battalion Chief Joe McHugh (Volume 85)

    Joe McHugh, who served 29 years in the FDNY, retiring in 2020 as a Battalion Chief, and currently leading the Greenwich, CT Fire Department as its Chief of Department joins the program for Volume 85 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X:...

  28. Episode 410: Len Berman

    Len Berman, a legendary New York City sportscaster with nearly five decades of experience between television and radio, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn:...

  29. Episode 409: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Terrence Dwyer (NY State Police - Volume 23)

    Terrence Dwyer, whose law enforcement career included stints as a Corrections Officer, Court Officer, and lastly New York State Trooper, joins the program for Volume 23 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  30. Episode 408: Officer Joe Badalamente (Part 2)

    For what will be another mental health centric episode of the program, Officer Joe Badalamente also returns to the program to discuss his own perspective, with a focus in particular on EDMR. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo......

  31. Episode 407: Mental Health Matters Feat. Ed Hartnett

    Former NYPD Deputy Chief and Yonkers Police Commissioner Ed Hartnett returns to the program for an in depth discussion on mental health matters in the law enforcement community. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook:...

  32. Episode 406: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD's Emergency Service Unit: Bob Kauer (Volume 57)

    Bob Kauer, who served in the New York City Corrections Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 57 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook:...

  33. Episode 405: The Best of The Bravest - Nationwide: Mike Dragonetti (Stamford, CT - Volume 13)

    Mike Dragonetti, an elevator rescue expert who served 28 years on the Stamford Fire Department, 20 of them on their Rescue 1 from 2003 until his retirement in 2023, joins the program for Volume 13 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X:...

  34. Episode 404: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit - Eric Becker (Volume 56)

    Eric Becker, who spent 16 of his 20 years on the NYPD as a member of the Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 56 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook:...

  35. Episode 403: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: John Coughlin (Volume 55)

    John Coughlin, who spent 18 of his 21 years as New York City Police Officer in specialized rescue units such as the New York City Transit Police Emergency Medical Rescue Unit and NYPD Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 55 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit....

  36. Episode 402: The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide - Chief Rich Thode (Bridgeport, CT - Volume 12)

    Veteran Bridgeport Fire Chief Rich Thode, currently now serving as Chief of Department for the Danbury Fire Department, joins the program for Volume 12 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: / mikecolonmedia Facebook: /...

  37. Episode 401: The Best of The Bravest: Deputy Chief Fred LaFemina (Volume 84)

    Chief Fred LaFemina, who across a 26-year career in the New York City Fire Department helped helm its Special Operations Commands in various roles and capacities, joins the program for Volume 84 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with the FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X:...

  38. Episode 400: The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide - Deputy Chief Joe Grossi (Hoboken - Volume 11)

    For the milestone 400th episode of Mic’d In New Haven Podcast, the program welcomes Hoboken, New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief Joe Grossi. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn:...

  39. Episode 399: The Best of The Bravest: Deputy Chief Joe Jardin (Volume 83)

    Retired FDNY Deputy Chief Joe Jardin, whose career spanned 37 years and multiple levels of operations in New York City, joins the program for Volume 83 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with the FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  40. Episode 398: Bianca Peters

    Bianca Peters, longtime news anchor for FOX 5 in New York City with previous stops in Oregon, California, and Miami, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn:...

  41. Episode 397: Best of Both Badges: 1995 St. George Hotel Fire

    For another edition of The Best of Both Badges, returning guests in retired FDNY Firefighter Garrett Lindgren and retired NYPD Detective Bill Ryan once again re-join the program as we revisit the Brooklyn St. George Hotel Fire of the summer of 1995. Connect With Mike Colón: X:...

  42. Episode 396: The Best of The Bravest - Nationwide: Chief Nick Esposito (Bridgeport - Volume 10)

    Retired Battalion Chief Nick Esposito, who served 25 years in Bridgeport, Connecticut as a career firefighter with extensive experience on the volunteer side, joins the program for Volume 10 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven...

  43. Episode 395: The Best of The Bravest - Nationwide: Chief Anthony Gonzalez (Florida - Volume 9)

    Battalion Chief Anthony Gonzalez, a Long Island native currently serving with the Coral Springs, Florida Fire Department for nearly 30 years, joins the program for Volume 9 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  44. Episode 394: The Best of The Bravest - Nationwide: Deputy Chief Butch Cobb - Jersey City (Volume 8)

    Deputy Chief Robert Cobb, who helmed Special Operations for the Jersey City Fire Department in a career that spanned 34 years, joins the program for Volume 8 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram:...

  45. Episode 393: Detective George Sichler - Part Two

    Retired NYPD Detective George Sichler, a veteran of units like SCUBA and the Gang Unit, rejoins the program to discuss his latest post NYPD pursuits. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC......

  46. Episode 392: The Best of The Bravest: Lt. Anna-Schermerhorn Collins (Volume 82)

    For the final show of 2025, retired FDNY Lieutenant Anna-Schermerhorn Collins, a 28-year veteran, joins the program. In Memory Of: Lieutenant Kevin Pfeifer Firefighter Brian Bilcher Firefighter Robert King Firefighter Robert Evans Firefighter Michael Boyle Firefighter David Arce Firefighter...

  47. Episode 391: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Cpl. Anthony Damiano (New Jersey)(Volume 22)

    Retired Passaic County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Anthony Damiano, a 25-year veteran featured in multiple episodes of the television program COPS in the early 2000s, joins the program for Volume 22 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven...

  48. Episode 390: The Best of The Bravest: Lieutenant John Sheehan (Volume 81)

    Lieutenant John Sheehan, a near 30-year veteran of the old New York Fire Patrol, joins the program for Volume 81 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. In Memory Of: Fire Patrolman Keith Roma (End of Watch: September 11, 2001) Connect With Mike Colón: X:...

  49. Episode 389: Tales From The Boom Room: 1995 Freddy’s Fashion Mart Massacre (Volume 39)

    For a special edition of Tales From The Boom Room: Profiles of the NYPD’s Arson and Explosion & Bomb Squad, retired NYPD Detective Bill Ryan once again joins the program for a look back 30 years later at the shocking attack on Freddy’s Fashion Mart in Harlem, NYC, on December 8, 1995. Connect…

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  50. Episode 388: The Best of The Bravest: Bob Pressler (Volume 80)

    For the milestone 80th Volume of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite, Bob Pressler, who served in the FDNY from 1979-1998, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Mic’d In New Haven is a narrative-first podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people, places, and pivotal moments that shape the world of public safety. Through deeply researched storytelling and intimate conversations with firefighters, law-enforcement leaders, first responders, authors, journalists, and community influencers, host Mike Colón delivers immersive, human-centered episodes that go beyond headlines.

From adrenaline-charged emergency calls to reflective discussions on leadership, resilience, and legacy, Mic’d In New Haven connects listeners with the grit, heart, and humanity at the core of public-safety culture.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support.

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