In Volume 8 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite, Mike Colón is joined by retired FDNY Lieutenant Peter Blaich who originally began his civil service career as a New York City Police Officer before a life altering decision took him to the FDNY in 1994 where for the next 21 years he served in numerous capacities including an engine man, rescue technician, & lastly Lieutenant in charge of intergovernmental operations, ensuring multiple first responder agencies are on the same page when responding to emergencies.


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Connect With Peter Blaich:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-blaich-physical-security-safety
Twitter: https://twitter.com/roofsopen

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Outro Song: Sting - All This Time (1991)

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Veteran journalist Jeff Greenfield joins the program for a collective deep dive into everything from his time working with the late senator Robert F. Kennedy, his 1968 introduction to journalism through the program Firing Line, his stints at CBS, ABC, CNN, & PBS, the 14 books he's written & his die-hard fandom of the New York Yankees.

Connect With Mike Colón:

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Outro Song: Paul Simon - Mrs. Robinson (Live at Yankee Stadium)(1999)

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Former NYPD Chief of Department Terry Monahan joins the show, discussing his development as a young man growing up in The Bronx, working in The Bronx as a young patrolman during a particularly violent period for the borough during the ‘80s, his ascension to Chief of Department, key tactics as a boss, & the chaotic year of 2020 that culminated in his retirement from the NYPD.

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Connect With Terence Monahan:

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/terencemonahan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-monahan-7a160016

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Outro Song: The Isley Brothers - Footsteps In The Dark (1977)

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Retired Federal Agent Lorenzo Toledo joins the show as he & Mike Colón discuss his humble beginnings in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, how his brother's murder inspired him to pursue a career in law enforcement, & his 31-year run in federal law enforcement that saw him serve as a U.S. Marshal, ATF, U.S. Customs, & DHS Agent, interacting with mobsters, drug dealers, gun runners, crooked cops, gangbangers, & more.

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Connect With Lorenzo Toledo:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-toledo-0424b6a0
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2109891/

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Outro Song: DMX - How's It Going Down (1998)

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Mike Colón is joined by legendary sportscaster & television mainstay Bob Costas as the two converse of Bob’s early stints as a play by play man in St. Louis, his 1980 arrival to NBC & the many memorable moments he’d cover in his 40 years at the network, fond memories of the late Joe Morgan & Bob Uecker, & his infamous tension filled March 2001 interview with WWE owner Vince McMahon.


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Connect With Bob Costas:

HBO Show: https://www.hbo.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYOykUABM3sPDwgEAAAe6

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Outro Song: The Tragically Hip - New Orleans Is Sinking (1989)

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DISCLAIMER: There were several audio & video issues throughout the recording of this podcast which in turn led to rough sound quality. Apologies in advance for this inconvenience


Mike Colón is joined by New York Daily News Police Bureau Chief Rocco Parascandola as he looks back on his stints with the New York Post, New York Newsday, & currently the New York Daily News, how he strives to cover the NYPD fairly, & what the future of crime reporting is.

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Connect With Rocco Parascandola:

Columns: https://www.nydailynews.com/rocco-parascandola-staff.html
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rparascandola
Book: https://www.amazon.com/GUNZ-GOD-Life-NYPD-Undercover/dp/1483445895

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Outro Song: LFO - Summer Girls (1999)

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Retired NYPD Homicide & Hostage Negotiation Detective, Author, & Professor Al Titus joins the show as he discusses his time as a plainclothes officer, working as a homicide detective, the intense training involved with being assigned to the elite Hostage Negotiation Team, writing his three books, & his work teaching as well helping today's youth.

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Connect With Al Titus:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dratitus
Website: https://atitusconsulting.com/
Books: https://atitusconsulting.com/book-store

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Outro Song: 112 Feat. The Notorious B.I.G. - Only You (1996)

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Mike Colón is joined by law enforcement consultant Yael Bar Tur who recounts her upbringing in her native Israel, the difference in Israeli customs versus American ones, the internship that led her to the NYPD, and the trials and tribulations of modernizing & running the department's social media accounts.

Connect With Mike Colón:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-colon-23b3a115a
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Connect With Yael Bar Tur:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yaelbt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaelbartur
Website: https://www.yaelbartur.com/

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Outro Song: LL Cool J - Around The Way Girl (1990)

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In a gripping edition of The Best of The Bravest, Mike Colón is joined by retired FDNY Firefighter Tim Brown who tells of a 20 year career that saw him go from his native Connecticut to The Big Apple where he saw the worst but also the best of both the fire service & by extension, humanity. Believe me you’re going to want to listen to this one.


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Connect With Tim Brown:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-brown-23a4a59
Website: http://www.fftim.com/about-1.html

Legendary FDNY Roof Rope Rescue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD0RUtOSoOI

The Siller Foundation:
https://t2t.org/

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In Memory Of:

Capt. James McDonnell (EOW: October 20, 1985)
Capt. Terry Hatton (EOW: September 11, 2001)
Capt. David Wooley (EOW: September 11, 2001)
Firefighter Stephen Siller (EOW: September 11, 2001)
Firefighter Michael Lynch (EOW: September 11, 2001)
Firefighter Chris Blackwell (EOW: September 11, 2001)

Outro Song: R.E.M - What’s The Frequency Kenneth? (1994)

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For Volume 6 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD's Emergency Service Unit, Mike Colón is joined by retired NYPD Inspector Ron Wasson as they discuss the Inspector's early years patrolling Brooklyn, his rather odd entry into ESU, the various promotions throughout his career & the different assignments that came with them, & his return to ESU in late 2000 at the request of then NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik.

Connect With Mike Colón:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-colon-23b3a115a
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original_mc1/
For All Sports Related Podcast Inquiries Call: 917-727-0891
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Connect With Ron Wasson:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-wasson-9bb20828

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iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/micd-in-new-haven/id1347647537
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Outro Song: Ramones - Spider Man (1995)

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