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Mic’d In New Haven

Mike Colon
FDNY
9/11
New York City
NYPD
Firefighting
Public Safety
Emergency Medical Services
NYPD Emergency Service Unit
Brooklyn
September 11, 2001
9/11 Attacks
Law Enforcement
Mental Health
Emergency Service Unit
EMS
Harlem
FDNY EMS
New York City Fire Department
Hurricane Sandy
New York Yankees

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 ... more

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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.

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Maggie Kent, a veteran reporter, whose stops include News 12 The Bronx, WCBS, and currently 6 ABC Action News, joins the program.

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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.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Kevin Kubler
First-time author, The War Years and Back
Episode: Episode 417: The Best of The Bravest: Kevin Kubler - Author’s Corner (Volume 87)
Maggie Kent
Philadelphia-born journalist with roles at WABC, News 12 The Bronx, WCBS, and WPVI/6 ABC Action News
6 ABC Action News / WPVI-TV; WCBS; News 12 The Bronx; WABC
Episode: Episode 416: Maggie Kent
Mike Black
Retired NYPD detective, USU (ESU) member
NYPD Emergency Service Unit
Episode: Episode 415: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Detective Mike Black (Volume 58)
Gary Urbanowicz
FDNY historian, author, and co-hosted or guest on multiple FDNY history projects
FDNY historian, author
Episode: Episode 414: The Best of The Bravest: Gary Urbanowicz (Volume 86)
Greg Kading
Retired Los Angeles Police Department Detective, former head of a task force examining Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. murders
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: Episode 413: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Detective Greg Kading - LAPD (Volume 24)
Barry Nechis
Retired New Rochelle Fire Captain, 35-year veteran
New Rochelle Fire Department
Episode: Episode 412: The Bravest - Nationwide Edition: Capt. Barry Nechis - New Rochelle, NY (Volume 14)
Joe McHugh
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief, current Greenwich Chief of Department
Greenwich Fire Department
Episode: Episode 411: The Best of The Bravest: Battalion Chief Joe McHugh (Volume 85)
Len Berman
Emmy Award winning broadcaster, New York Times bestselling author, longtime NBC sports personality
NBC; various media outlets
Episode: Episode 410: Len Berman
Terrence P. Dwyer
Retired New York State Police investigator; corrections, courts, and SIU veteran; author of The Badge Between Us
New York State Police
Episode: Episode 409: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Terrence Dwyer (NY State Police - Volume 23)

Host

Mike Colón
Host of Mic'd In New Haven; media personality and public-safety commentator

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Try it out - worth it

    Five Stars

    Awesome show, Mike is a walking history book on NY first responder incidents. Great interviewer, knows how to guide great stories from his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe-Joey123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sean Williams

    Awesome podcast….Mike is a pleasure to listen to; respectful and knowledgeable. Listening to the stories reminds me of my days on the job….thanks Mike

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spwillwill
    United States3 years ago
  • Pro

    Mike is an up and coming guy! Terrific !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mauiswift
    Canada5 years ago
  • Mike’d On

    Mike works hard and puts together a great podcast. Does all the work himself to get guests and they’re good ones. Give it a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Bandits
    United States8 years ago
  • Good podcasts

    Great guest list...keep at it Mike. (Audio is better but guests sometimes still hard to hear)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cuculhain
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show's focus on mentorship, training culture, and leadership resonates with professionals in public safety.
Listeners praise the host's deep knowledge of NY first-responder history and his skill at guiding guests to reveal behind-the-scenes storytelling.
Positive feedback highlights the breadth of topics from rescue operations to leadership lessons.
Audio quality is important to listeners; when it's good, the conversations shine even more.
Guests are often high-caliber veterans, which makes episodes feel authoritative and insightful.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 416: Maggie Kent
Q: How did Maggie's early mentors influence her path into broadcast journalism?
Her mentors stressed practical advice and confidence-building, especially a mentor who asked 'Why not you?' which Maggie embraced as her motivation to pursue opportunities and overcome imposter syndrome.
Episode 417: The Best of The Bravest: Kevin Kubler - Author’s Corner (Volume 87)
Q: What inspired you to write about the War Years and Back?
Kubler explains that a mix of personal history, long nights of archival digging, and a desire to preserve authentic firefighting stories drove him to write, culminating in a narrative that balances drama with factual accuracy.
Episode 413: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Detective Greg Kading - LAPD (Volume 24)
Q: Where were you during the Rodney King riots?
The guest was on vacation/cruise in the Caribbean and did not return until the crisis began; a practical note on how officers' presence and deployments shifted when the city went tactical.
Episode 415: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Detective Mike Black (Volume 58)
Q: What was the most challenging transition within ESU, from the truck to the A-Team?
The shift to the A-Team required embracing a high-risk warrant-centric mission while maintaining teamwork and camaraderie with a rotating group, which was demanding but ultimately rewarding as it defined a new pinnacle of ESU work.
Episode 415: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Detective Mike Black (Volume 58)
Q: How did your Navy training translate to ESU work after you joined the NYPD?
The discipline, physical readiness, and ability to operate under pressure translated directly, but ESU demanded a blend of technical skill and people skills; eventually, he learned to leverage his rescue swimmer mindset to handle critical tasks while maintaining strong communication with teammates.

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This show centers on in-depth conversations with public-safety professionals and related figures, exploring career trajectories, mentorship, leadership, and the human side of emergency response. Episodes frequently cover firefighting, police, rescue operations, high-stakes incidents, and the evolution of safety practices, often weaving in historical events and firsthand lessons from seasoned responders. A standout is the narrative-first approach: immersive storytelling paired with practical insights from veterans, journalists, and community leaders, which tends to appeal to listeners who value leadership, resilience, and real-world safety perspectives.

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Recent guests on Mic’d In New Haven include:

1. Kevin Kubler
2. Maggie Kent
3. Mike Black
4. Gary Urbanowicz
5. Greg Kading
6. Barry Nechis
7. Joe McHugh
8. Len Berman

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