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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
FDNY EMS
Harlem
New York City Fire Department
New York Yankees
Hurricane Sandy

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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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.

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Saratoga Springs Firefighter-Paramedic and author Tyler Whittredge joins the program for Volume 16 of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide Edition.

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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 volum... more

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 Nation... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Palumbo
Firefighter, author, founder of Outside Vent Training and Firehouse Sergeants
Outside Vent Training & Consulting / Firehouse Sergeants
Episode: Episode 420: The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide: Nick Palumbo - U.S. Federal Fire (Volume 15)
Sean Carroll
U.S. Marine veteran, retired Providence Police Lieutenant, senior emergency management leader, leadership instructor
AIO Leadership / Providence Police Department (former)
Episode: Episode 419: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Lt. Sean Carroll - Rhode Island (Volume 25)
Ken Delaney
Host of The Kitchen Table podcast, former FDNY firefighter
Kitchen Table podcast; FDNY
Episode: Episode 418: The Best of The Bravest: Ken Delaney (Volume 88)
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)

Host

Mike Colón
Host of Mic'd In New Haven; public-safety commentator and narrative-driven interviewer focused on leadership and culture within emergency services.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 59 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

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Poignant interviews with deep domain knowledge and memorable storytelling.
Audio quality varies; some episodes are harder to hear than others.
Guest selection is outstanding; interviews feel insightful and respectful.
Production & guest quality are high; content is consistently engaging.
Strong historical context and leadership lessons come through clearly.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 419: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Lt. Sean Carroll - Rhode Island (Volume 25)
Q: What early experiences shaped your approach to leadership?
Carroll credits his Marine Corps training and family policing legacy as foundational, emphasizing discipline, resilience, and the need to mentor others to pass on hard-earned wisdom.
Episode 418: The Best of The Bravest: Ken Delaney (Volume 88)
Q: What were Ken Delaney's early influences growing up in Brooklyn?
He describes a tight-knit, rough-and-tumble neighborhood with strong ties to public safety workers, which planted an early sense of duty and the idea that taking tests could lead to stable, respected careers.
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.

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Narrative-first conversations centered on public safety, leadership, mentorship, and the human side of emergency services. Episodes blend career retrospectives, historical context, and behind-the-scenes storytelling with guests ranging from veterans and line officers to authors and journalists. Listeners likely come away with a deeper appreciation for resilience, teamwork, and the culture that underpins first responders, along with practical leadership insights and career guidance. Noteworthy traits include a consistent focus on mentorship, interagency collaboration, and the evolution of policing and firefighting, often anchored by personal anecdotes and historical context.

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Recent guests on Mic’d In New Haven include:

1. Nick Palumbo
2. Sean Carroll
3. Ken Delaney
4. Kevin Kubler
5. Maggie Kent
6. Mike Black
7. Gary Urbanowicz
8. Greg Kading

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