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The Kitchen Table
by Kenneth Delaney
I sit down and interview mostly firemen about their lives and careers. But I am broadening my audience by starting to interview anyone with an interesting story and life.
Episodes
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FDNY FF FRANK OCELLO L58 & L173
Today I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with FDNY FF FRANK OCELLO. FF OCELLO got on the FDNY in 1999 and was assigned to L173 in Howard Beach Queens. He was put on the rotation and sent to L24 in Manhattan. It is there when he was working the morning of September 11th. Upon arrival to the WTC,...
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DOD Department of Defense FF NICK PALUMBO Jr. Author FIREHOUSE SERGEANTS
Today I had the pleasure of choppin it up with career Department of Defense DOD Federal Firefighter NICK PALUMBO. FF PALUMBO started his love and career of the fire service in 1999 as a young Fire Explorer in Englishtown NJ. In 2002 he graduated the Fire Academy and joined the East Freehold NJ...
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FDNY Lt. JOE TORRILLO Ret. B37 L123 E10 BFS “Billy Blazes”
Today I had the ultimate pleasure to chop it up with FDNY Retired Lt.JOE TORRILLO. Lt. Torillo got on the job in 1981. And was assigned to E10 out of probie school. But before that, he was born and raised in Park Slope Brooklyn, the same neighborhood I grew up in. And attended the same high…
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FDNY FF CHRIS EDWARDS E-81 Author COMING THROUGH THE FLAMES PART 2
Today’s guest on PART 2 of a 2 part episode is FDNY FF CHRIS EDWARDS E-81. Ret. FF Edward’s got on the FDNY in 1986 and was assigned to 46 Truck in the Bronx upon completion of probie school. He transferred to 42 Engine in 1990 and headed back to 81 Engine in 1995. Chris worked for many…
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FDNY FF CHRIS EDWARDS E-81 Author COMING THROUGH THE FLAMES. PART 1
Today’s guest on the first of this 2 part episode is FDNY FF CHRIS EDWARDS E-81. Ret. FF Edward’s got on the FDNY in 1986 and was assigned to 46 Truck in the Bronx upon completion of probie school. He transferred to 42 Engine in 1990 and headed back to 81 Engine in 1995. Chris worked for many...
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TODD MAISEL Award winning Photojournalist Author of TO HELL AND BACK
Today I had the pleasure of chatting with 40 plus year, award winning photojournalist TODD MAISEL. Todd has captured some of the most important events in New York City and many other locations since his college days at NYU. He has worked for and contributed to many newspapers including Courier...
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FDNY FF JAMES HANLON L1 Ret. Director of Original CBS 9/11 Documentary and Author of THE LEGACY CHILD
Today I had the great pleasure to chop it up with retired FDNY Firefighter JAMES HANLON. James got on the job in 1994 and did his entire career in Ladder 1 on Duane Street. He retired in 2018 and moved to California to continue a career in Hollywood. You see, James is also an...
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FDNY 9/11 On Duty MANHATTAN DISPATCHER JOHN LIGHTSEY Ret.
Today was a true honor to sit and chat with Mr. John Lightsey. John Lightsey was one of the on duty FDNY Manhattan Dispatchers during the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on The World Trade Center. To say this was an emotional conversation is an understatement. 25 years later and to John, speaking about…
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FDNY FF MATT LONG L43 Ret. Author of THE LONG RUN
Today I had the ultimate pleasure of choppin’ it up with Retired FDNY Firefighter MATT LONG L43. FF LONG has had a very unique journey in the FDNY and Life in general. Born and raised in Brooklyn NY he is the 2nd oldest of 9 brothers and sisters. Before he got on the FDNY he attended IONA...
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FDNY FF Jimmy Lowe Rescue 3 Ret.
Today I had the honor to chop it up with Retired FDNY FF JIMMY LOWE. FF Lowe began his career as a volunteer in the Hempstead Long Island VFD. Upon his appointment to the FDNY he left the volunteers. Jimmy has over 33 years on the FDNY, starting in 1991 he’s was assigned to Engine 332 in East New...
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FDNY Lt. KEVIN FLANAGAN L28 The Harlem Hilton Ret.
Today on the show I have the ultimate honor of choppin’ it up with a man who is part of 4 generations of FDNY firefighters. Lt. KEVIN FLANAGAN L28 Ret. Lt. FLANAGAN has over 39 years on the FDNY, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. His 2 sons are currently active Captains on...
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FDNY BC GEORGE CAMPBELL Battalion 26 Ret.
Today I had the honor of choppin’ it up with FDNY BC GEORGE CAMPBELL. Ret. Chief Campbell has over 38 years on the FDNY. He got on the job in 1985 and was assigned to E225. He transferred up to 75 Engine in 1987 and was one of the busiest houses on the job at that time He was promoted to Lt. in...
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FF JOHN “JJ” JOHNSON DURHAM CITY NC FIRE RESCUE
Today I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with one of the biggest supporters of The Kitchen Table. Retired Durham City N.C. Fire Rescue FF, JOHN “JJ” JOHNSON. JJ was born and raised in Peekskill NY, where his father was one of the first five African American Police Officers hired in Peekskill in...
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FDNY FF BOBBY McGUIRE L173, E285, E294/L143 President FDNY BOXING TEAM
Today I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with retired FDNY FF BOBBY McGUIRE. Bobby is originally from Rockaway NY, but moved to Howard Beach Queens at an early age. He got on the FDNY in Late 1981 and was assigned to E294. After the company closed due to budget cuts he went to E285. He then...
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FDNY Capt. DAN O’SHEA L31 Retired
Today I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with FDNY Capt. DAN O’SHEA. Capt. O’Shea hails from Queens NY, Attended Sienna College and graduated with a Philosophy degree. He joined the FDNY in JULY of 2002 and assigned to L112 out of Probie school. He was promoted to Lt. in 2008 and assigned to...
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FDNY Capt. PAUL BROWN L158 IMT Ret. Co Author RISING FROM GROUND ZERO
Today I had the honor to chop it up with FDNY Ret. Captain PAUL BROWN. Capt. Brown has over 32 years of service to NYC with a combined time between NYC Transit PD, before the NYPD merge and FDNY. He started out in Transit PD as a 20 year old in 1983. And worked the highly effective decoy unit,...
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DFB DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE FF & POET GERARD DEVINE
The Kitchen Table is officially International! Today I had the honor to chop it up with DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE Active Firefighter and Poet, GERARD DEVINE. FF Devine was born and raised in Dublin Ireland and has over 20 years on the DFB. Gerard has 10 years in Station 5, 3 years in the control room…
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FDNY LT. JOSH CALACANIS E212, L114 L28 Ret.
Today I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with one of my dearest friends. Retired FDNY Lt. JOSH CALACANIS. Lt. CALACANIS was Born and raised in Brooklyn NY. His Father John The Beard Calacanis owned and operated Beards and Beards cafe restaurant and bar, while his mother was a nurse. His...
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ROBERT BURKE ACTOR & CAPT. OCEAN BEACH LONG ISLAND NY VFD
Today I had the honor and privilege to chop it up with long time ACTOR ROBERT BURKE. Robert has been an Actor for over 35 years. He is a first generation American, son of IRISH immigrant parents, from County Galway. Robert attended SUNY Purchase for acting and has been in numerous films and TV...
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FDNY KEVIN KUBLER SQ288 Co Host GETTIN SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Author of THE WAR YEARS AND BACK
Today I had the pleasure of sitting with my boy. KEVIN KUBLER. Kevin is retired from the FDNY and was assigned to SQ 288. He got on the job in 1995 and assigned to E210. Rotated to L16 in 1997, and became a charter member of SQ288. He stayed at the Squad Co. until retirement in 2014. Kevin and…
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EILEEN BELLEW Author of AFTER JOHN JUMPED Widow of FDNY FF JOHN BELLEW L27 Black Sunday
Today I had the honor of chatting with EILEEN BELLEW, Author of AFTER JOHN JUMPED. The True Story Of A Family’s Rise From The Ashes. Eileen Bellew is the widow of FDNY FF JOHN BELLEW L27. JOHN and 5 other FF’s Had to make an unthinkable decision of jumping out a 4th floor window, fighting a...
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FDNY FF TOMMY CASATELLI E226. USMC/ARTIST/BUSINESS OWNER
Today I have the honor of choppin’ It up with retired FDNY FF TOMMY CASATELLI. Tommy got on the job in 1995 and was assigned to E226 in Brooklyn NY. His class was the first class to do the rotation. He rotated through E323 and L123. He received the Vincent Kane medal in 2001 for making a rescue…
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FDNY LT. TIM KLETT E88
Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Retired FDNY LT. TIM KLETT. Tim got on the FDNY in 1990 after being a volunteer in Newington, CT and then a paid Fireman in New Britain, CT. Tim was assigned to 47 Engine out of Probie school. He transferred to 69 Engine in 1992. He then was promoted…
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FDNY FF JOE BONANNO E319, L129 & L152. American Firehouse Cuisine
Today I had the pleasure to chop it up with, retired FDNY FF JOE BONANNO. Joe is a USAF Veteran and got on the FDNY in 1979. He was assigned to E319 out of probie school. During that time there was an interchange within the FDNY where the busy companies would switch with a slower company on a…
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FDNY FF TONY BONFIGLIO L34 & L173. Author of TALES FROM THE TILLER
Today I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with a true gentleman of the FDNY. Firefighter TONY BONFIGLIO. FF BONFIGLIO got on the job in 1983 and was assigned to one of the busiest truck companies in Manhattan. Ladder 34. Ladder 34 is a Tiller Truck and is in Washington Heights. They are housed...
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FDNY ASSISTANT CHIEF MICHAEL MEYERS Active
Today I had the honor to chop it up, with Active FDNY Assistant Chief Mike Meyers. Chief Meyers is the current Chief of Training for the entire FDNY. He has 35+ years on The Job. He oversees training for everything from field units to probies at the rock. From online training to hands on training...
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FDNY Lt. JIM “ BIG MAC” McCLUSKEY L-30 Ret.
Today I had the pleasure of sitting and choppin’ it up with Retired FDNY Lt. Jim “Big Mac” McCluskey. Lt. McCluskey became a Sandhog with Local 147 union, directly upon graduation of High School, in 1972. He worked in many of the water and train tunnels around the city of New York. He was…
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Deputy Chief PAUL WALSH of The NEW BRITAIN, CT Fire Department Ret.
Today I had the honor of choppin’ it up with Retired DEPUTY CHIEF PAUL WALSH of the NEW BRITAIN, CT Fire Department. Chief Walsh has over 37 years of Fire Service. He started in the Newington CT Volunteer FD in 1979. Got hired professionally on the New Britain CT FD in 1985. And assigned to…
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CEO of RELIANT FITNESS and Former CALFIRE FIREFIGHTER, BRAD DUNN
Today I had the honor of sitting with the founder and CEO of RELIANT FITNESS, BRAD DUNN. Brad started his online Fitness/Buisness/Mentorship and Life program, while he was a CALFIRE Fireman, in Southern California. Brad worked in CALFIRE, at Station 15 and 30, among others. He fought numerous...
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FDNY CAPT. J PATRICK CLEARY E-59 Ret.
O Captain my Captain! Today I sat down with FDNY Retired Captain Patrick Cleary E-59. Captain Cleary joined the FDNY 4/91 and assigned to E266 out of Proby School. He transferred to E53 4/93 and crossed the floor to L43 6/96. He was promoted to LT 3/02 and assigned to E219 in Brooklyn. Promoted…
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FDNY BC CHARLES F. WILLIAMS 9th Battalion Ret.
Today I had the honor of talking with Retired FDNY Battalion Commander, of the 9th Battalion in Midtown Manhattan. Chief Charlie Williams. Chief Williams experience is second to none. He started his career in 1973 in L110 and worked 35 years. Working in some of the great companies along the way....
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FDNY CAPT. STEVE ELLIOTT L-23 Ret.
Today I sat with Retired FDNY Captain Steve Elliott. Capt. Elliott has 33 plus years on the FDNY, starting out at L-30, The Harlem Zoo, in 1991. He was promoted to Lt. in 2003 and was assigned to L-4, The Pride of Midtown. He was then promoted to Captain in 2008 and was assigned to L-23, Vinegar...
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FDNY FF KEITH NICOLIELLO L-30
Today I sat with a true legend of the FDNY. Retired FIREMAN out of L-30 The Harlem Zoo, KEITH “Nic” NICOLIELLO. I had the pleasure of working with Nic for 17 years while I was assigned to 59 Engine. Nic’s experience and work ethic are second to none. His tough demeanor on junior guys, is to train...
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FDNY Lt. STEVE GILLESPIE E-43 SQ 41 Ret. Active BC GCFD S. CAROLINA
Today I had the honor of talking with Retired LT. Of the FDNY Steve Gillespie. Steve is retired out of E43 and also was a Fireman for 13 years in Squad 41, out of the South Bronx and Harlem. He was assigned to E63 out of probie school. Steve retired in 2015 and became a Captain in the North...
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FDNY FF COLLIN HANLON L-30 Ret. Active WHITEHOUSE TNFD
Today I talked with my good friend from the Harlem Zoo. Career Fireman Collin Hanlon. Collin started his career being a volunteer/live in bunker for his hometown, the city of Dunkirk NY, from 1996-2003. He joined the US NAVY and was a flight deck crewman on the USS John C Stennis, from 1997-2001....
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CAPT. TIM ALLEN CITY of PEORIA, IL FD. 31+ yrs
Today I had the honor to chat with, 31 plus year, Retired Captain of the City of Peoria, IL Fire Department. Tim Allen. Capt. Allen joined the PFD in 1988. He was promoted to Engineer in 1996. Then to Hazardous Materials Coordinator in 1997. Then to Captain in 2002 and was assigned to Truck 4 at...
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BEN WALLICK NAVY SEAL, FF, CEO
Today I had the pleasure of chopping it up with Ben Wallick. Ben joined the Navy in 2001 and was in boot camp during 9/11. He went through BUDS SEAL Training class 242. Upon completion of BUDS, he was assigned to SEAL TEAM 2, where he earned the nickname, Vanilla Gorilla. He served as Lead…
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FDNY Lt. E-59 JAY WALSH
Today I sat with LT. Jay Walsh. Retired FDNY E-59. He also was assigned to 75 Engine and 33 Truck , in the Bronx NY. Lt. Walsh has over 40 years of Fire Service. He has also served in the Newington CT. FD. And the New Britain CT. FD. He currently teaches at the CT fire academy. Lt Walsh opens up...
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FDNY FF L-30 BRIAN QUINN
Today I sat with FDNY L-30 FF BRIAN QUINN. FF Quinn made a very rare high rise roof rope rescue of a woman on the 15th floor, of a high rise building in HARLEM NY. For his heroic and extremely dangerous act, FF QUINN received the 2nd highest medal on the FDNY. The Walter Scott Medal. Listen as he...
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FDNY CAPTAIN BRIAN LENA Pt. 1 & 2
The Kitchen Table chops it up with Retired FDNY Captain and now full time content creator, Brian Lena. Captain Lena spent time in 97 Engine and 30 Truck as a fireman and 90 Engine as a Lt. He retired out of Division 8 as a Captain. In retirement, Captain Lena became a full time content creator…
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FDNY FF JASON POWELL E44 Pt. 1 & 2
Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with veteran FDNY Firefighter from Hazmat E-44. JASON POWELL. Jason was also assigned to E-69 and L-28, The HARLEM HILTON in the 16th Battalion. FF Powell is also a published Author of several short stories and most recently the novel NO MAN’S GHOST. A…
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FDNY FF SQUAD 41 MATT NOLAN
Today I sat with FDNY Squad 41 Firefighter Matt Nolan. Matt is a veteran Firefighter previously assigned to Engine 84 and then Ladder 34, where Harlem meets the Heights. Matt along with 2 members of Ladder 28, performed a daring roof rope rescue, at an apartment fire in Harlem NY. Along with Fr…
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FDNY Lt. E-289 RYAN JOHNSTON
Today i sat down with Lt. Ryan Johnston from Engine 289 of the FDNY. Lt. Johnston started his career in the fire service with the Wantaugh Long Island, Volunteer fire dept. He then got Hired onto the FDNY in 2007 where he served 11 years in 59 Engine. 59 Engine is with 30 Truck in Harlem NY. Lt....
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Author of BROOKLYN SKINHEAD LOU MORALES
Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with the author of BROOKLYN SKINHEAD, Lou Morales. Lou opens up about growing up in the streets of the tough and violent neighborhood in Brooklyn NY, called SUNSET PARK. In the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s, Sunset Park was a violent crime filled neighborhood...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I sit down and interview mostly firemen about their lives and careers. But I am broadening my audience by starting to interview anyone with an interesting story and life.
HOSTED BY
Kenneth Delaney
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