Mic’d In New Haven

In a previously unreleased interview from August 2018, former New York City Fire Commissioner Tom Von Essen joins Mike Colon for a discussion of his role as fire commissioner on the morning of September 11, 2001, how he handled its aftermath, and the progress New York City has made since that day.

EDITOR’s NOTE: The voiceover for this episode was recorded pre-pandemic.

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Song: U2 - New York (Live in Boston 2001)

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In a previously unreleased interview from August of 2017, WFAN host Evan Roberts chats with Mike Colon about his Long Island roots, long suffering fandom of the Nets, Jets, Mets, and Islanders, and his near two decade long stint at FAN, most of it spent working with Joe Benigno.

EDITOR’s NOTE: The voiceover for this episode was recorded pre-pandemic.

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Song: Therapy - Screamager (1994)

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HBO Sports and NFL Network correspondent Andrea Kremer joins Mike Colon for a discussion ranging from covering the '90s Chicago Bulls, the O.J Simpson trial, witnessing the greatness of Michael Phelps live at the Olympics, and her recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.


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Song: Stone Temple Pilots - Big Empty [Live at MTV Unplugged 1993]

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Legendary 20/20 correspondent and longtime ABC New York anchor Bill Ritter joins Mike Colon for an in depth discussion on the differences between working in Los Angeles and New York City, covering the Rodney King and O.J. Simpson trials, succeeding a legend upon his arrival to ABC New York in 1998, and the state of journalism in 2018.

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Song: Third Eye Blind - Never Let You Go (1999)

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New York City Police Commissioner James O'Neill joins Mike Colon to talk about his three decades in law enforcement, including patrolling the city's subways during the '80s, the valuable lessons he learned working under former commissioner Bill Bratton, and how he hopes to keep crime down in New York City.


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Song: Inner Circle - Bad Boys (1987)

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Erik Boland, Yankees beat writer for Newsday, and Evan Drellich, Red Sox beat writer for NBC Sports Boston, both join Mike Colon for a preview of this week's upcoming clash between two of baseball's most bitter rivals, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox as the Bronx Bombers look to gain ground in the race for first place in the American League East.


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Song: Danzig - Mother (1988)

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New York Post media columnist Phil Mushnick joins Mike Colon for a lengthy discussion on his heated feuds with Vince McMahon, Mike Francesa, Chris Russo, and Don Imus as well as the future of sports media and society as a whole.

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Song: Faith No More - Midlife Crisis (1992)

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Alone yet again for now at least, New York City Media Reporter Mike Colon gives his thoughts on the Yankees latest deflating loss and baffling inability to beat bad teams as well as the unfortunate mass layoffs at the New York Daily News.

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Song: Poison Idea - Blockhead (1992)

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He's the local kid who made good. Ever since winning WFAN's Fantasy Phenom competition back in 2011, John Jastremski has spent the rest of the decade becoming a household name on New York City sports radio. Currently a fixture on WFAN's overnight scene, the honest, energetic, and never not entertaining 'JJ After Dark' brings his charm to the podcast, as he joins New York Media Reporter Mike Colon for a chat about growing up in the city during FAN's heyday in the '90s, the mark he's trying to make on the overnights as a host, and his relationship with Mike Francesa.

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Song: Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray (1993)

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Jessica Cunnington grew up in the suburbs of New York City, not at all knowing who she wanted to be. Then midway through her tenure at Syracuse University, she changed her major and pursued journalism, a decision that would totally change her life forever. After six years as a reporter, the last five spent covering the Bronx for News 12 The Bronx, the vivacious and honest reporter joins Mike Colon for a chat about her unorthodox journey to success as a journalist, covering the tragic murder of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman, and what the future holds for the borough known as the "Boogie Down".

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Song: Aventura - Obsesión (2002)

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