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Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #138: Feeney Talks with Ben Fuchs (Fuchs talks with Feeney)#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #138 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Ben Fuchs.It was great to talk with my good #friend (& frenemy on the court), Ben.Ben is the Founder of Fuchs Financial.We talked about:Feeney elbowed Fuchs on the basketball court (minute 2)For consecutive years, Fuchs Financial is an Exclusive Hole Sponsor (minute 5)Brook Goff (minute 7)How many families has Friends of Feeney helped? (minute 9)Feeney vs Fuchs - 1 v 1 basketball game (minute 11)Who is Fuchs favorite Rabbi? (minute 17)Feeney as a basketball captain at the JCC (minute 19)2025-06-021h 09
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #135: Feeney Talks with Michael Cantor#FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Michael CantorIt was great to talk with my #friend, Michael!He was the co-managing partner and is now a lawyer/employee of Cantor Colburn LLP.We talked about:What is “intellectual property”? (minute 1)Tangible properties vs Intangible properties (minute 4)Intellectual properties litigation (minute 5)What makes Phil Colburn a good #friend? (minute 7)Their clients include: Samsung, Ferrari and MLB (minute 9)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being the former owner of Cantor Colburn LLP. (minute 11)Michael’s role changed on December 31st (minute 14)Trademarks (minute 17)Can...2025-05-191h 00
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #134: Feeney Talks with Rick Wells#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #134 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rick Wells. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Rick! He is a financial advisor at Baystate Financial. We talked about:Ryan’s Softwash (minute 1)Being a male elementary school teacher (minute 2)Anthony’s favorite teacher was Dr. Wells (minute 5)Recess games (minute 7)Dorian from Doro (minute 9)Patriotic songs (minute 11)Earning a Doctorate in Education from The University of Hartford (minute 13)Covenant Prep (min...2025-05-1258 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #133: Feeney Talks with Ryan McGinnis#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #133 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Ryan McGinnis. It was great to talk with my #friend, Ryan! He is the owner of Ryan’s Softwash. We talked about:Thank you card from Christina from Empower (minute 1)Ryan donated $2000 worth of toys to our Toy Drive (minute 2)Webster Hill School and the West Hartford community (minute 5)The softwash business (minute 7)“Feeney giving me a shoutout” Instagram reel (minute 9)Podcast sponsors (minute 10)Our n...2025-04-2751 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #132: Feeney Talks with Christina and Tom (Empower)#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #132 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Christina Zarotney and Tom Atterrato.It was great to talk with my #friends, Christina and Tom! Christina is a teacher and Program Coordinator for Empower. Tom is a Detective and Mentor for Empower. We talked about:Empower in CT (minute 1)Cara Belvin (minute 2)Christina is a Program Coordinator (minute 4)Become a volunteer and mentor (minute 6)Tommy's story and involvement (minute 8)Mentor’s role and respo...2025-04-1257 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #130: Feeney Talks with Allie Belluci#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #130 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Allie Belluci. It was great to talk with my #friend, Allie! Allie is the owner of Bellu Jean Creative LLC. We talked about:West Hartford (minute 1)Bellu Jean Creative (minute 3)Allie created the Friends of Feeney website (minute 3)Allie’s inspiration and story (minute 5)Teaching during Covid-19 (minute 8)Cameras, photos and storage (minute 12)Social Media Editor (minute 14)Garlic knots (minute 15)What makes Alex a good #friend? (minute 17)D...2025-03-191h 10
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #128: Feeney Talks with Patrice, Victor & Kyle (Rotary Club of West Hartford)#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #128 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Patrice Taffe, Victor Gonzalez and Kyle Egress! It was great to talk with my #friends, Patrice, Victor and Kyle! The trio are Rotarians for The Rotary Club of West Hartford. Their 13th Annual Vines of March event is on Saturday, March 1, 2025. We talked about:The Vines of March event (minute 1)The Rotary Club Dictionary Program (minute 2.30)What makes Diane Barber a good #friend? (minute 3.30)Local vendors attending the event (minute 4.30)Celebrate West Hartford in June (min...2025-02-2259 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #127: Feeney Talks with Bill and Max Markowitz#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #127 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Bill and Max Markowitz . It was great to talk with my #friends, Bill and Max! Bill is a Marketing Specialist forAshley Furniture. Max is a Movie Critic and Blogger onThe Film Critic’s Ticket. We talked about:Swim, Sauna, Steam, Shave & Shower at the JCC (minute 2)Thai Tran (minute 6.40)Podcast sponsors (minute 10)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Marketing Specialist (minute 11)Thank you to Bill and some photos of him (minute 13)Insp...2025-02-131h 17
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #126: Feeney Talks with Helen Brower and Cesar Contreras (Sally & Bob's)#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #126 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Helen Brower and Cesar Contreras.It was great to talk with my #friends, Helen and Cesar!Helen and Cesar ownSally and Bob’s Eatery.We talked about:Podcast sponsors (minute 2)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to owning a restaurant (minute 3)Cesar’s favorite meal to cook (minute 4.30)Carne Asada & Avocado Eggs Benedict (minute 6)Helen is always happy! (minute 7)Google reviews (minute 9)Supporting Friends of Feeney (minute 10)Brooke Goff (minu...2025-02-0849 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #125: Feeney Talks with Greg Hammond & Chelsea Dropik#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #125 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Greg Hammond and Chelsea Dropik. It was great to talk with my #friends, Greg & Chelsea! Greg is a financial coach for HammondIles Wealth Advisors and Chelse is a Campaign Development Director for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. They collaborated on the Connecticut Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future. We talked about:Greg earned Visionary of the Year (minute 2)Lindsay David (minute 3)Greg’s dad, Ken (minute 5)Greg is a Financial Coach (minute 6.30)Chelsea is a Campaign Devel...2025-01-311h 02
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #124: Feeney Talks with Steve Boyle#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #124 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Steve Boyle. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Steve! Steve is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of 241 Sports Camp. We talked about:How 241 got started (minute 2)241 in Africa (minute 7)Podcast sponsors (minute 10)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being CoFounder/Executive Director (minute 11)Steve’s wife and father in-law (minute 15)Receiving the Catalyst Endowment Fund (minute 19)Thinking On Purpose - T.O.P. (minute 22)Physical Liter...2025-01-281h 14
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #123: Feeney Talks with Stefania Sassano#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #123 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Stefania Sassano. It was great to talk with my #friend, Stefania! Stefania is a Production Associate for Directline Media and a Cosplay Content Creator. We talked about:Being a Content Creator (minute 1)Cosplay (minute 3)Creator Fund on TikTok (minute 5)Being a YouTuber (minute 9)Attending The University of New Haven (minute 10)Acting (minute 15)Stefania’s X-Men 97 shirt (minute 17)Icon Series Airbnb (minut...2025-01-181h 07
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #122: Feeney Talks with Stephen Espinal#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #122 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Stephen Espinal. It was great to talk with my #friend and neighbor, Stephen! Stephen is an Account Executive for Telecommunications at Universal Connectivity. We talked about:Telecommunications (minute 1)Past episodes and podcast sponsors (minute 3)4 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being an Account Executive (minute 4)The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce (minute 5)Mechanical Engineer degree from CCSU (minute 7.30)Work days: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 9)Podcast guest #98, Tom Pincince (minute 11)2025-01-0456 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #121: Feeney Talks with Joey Batts#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #121 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Joey Batts. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Joey! Joey is a teacher and the founder of the nonprofit organization, Hip Hop for the Homeless. We talked about:Joey Batts is my Best Friend (minute 1)Hip Hop for the Homeless - Year 11 (minute 3)HH4H Board of Directors (minute 7)Joey has been a teacher for 17 years (minute 9)Jose from Local Goods (minute 11)Upcoming HH4H Concert Dates (minute 14)Feene...2024-12-141h 07
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #120: Feeney Talks with Traci Carter#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #120 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Traci Carter. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Traci! Traci is the Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, Anchors Camp. We talked about: Playing basketball for The University of Hartford (minute 1) What makes Coach Gallagher a good #friend? (minute 3) Anchors Camp (minute 5) Being the Executive Director at Anchors Camp (minute 9) The importance of learning a trade (minute 12) Float 41, our newest podcast sponsor (minute 14) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being Executive Director(minute 15) Anchor Camp Activities: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 18) Haneef is a...2024-12-121h 03
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #117: Feeney Talks with Rob Parenti#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #117 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rob Parenti.
It was great to talk with my good #friend, Rob!
Rob is a special education teacher and a director of Friends of Feeney.
We talked about:
The 3rd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 1)
Being a Special Education Teacher in an Intensive Behavior Program (minute 2)
Kebbi the Educational Robot from MOVIA Robotics (minute 3)
Rob’s educational career path (minute 17)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Special Ed. Teacher minute 19)...2024-10-231h 08
Feeney Talks With FriendsBonus: Feeney calls the fourth inning of The Hartford Yard Goats#BeAGoodFriend and check out this bonus episode, #FeeneyCallsTheHartfordYardGoats.
It was great to call the game with my #friend, Dan Lovallo!
We talked about:
Friends of Feeney (minute 1)
Friends of Nicholas Night (minute 2)
Support from the community (minute 3)
Upcoming events (minute 4)
How to donate to Friends of Feeney (minute 6)
The future of Friends of Feeney (minute 8)
The #FeeneyTalksWithFriends podcast (minute 9)
2024-09-1109 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #115: Feeney Talks with Victor Gonzalez#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #115 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Victor Gonzalez.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Victor!
Victor is the Branch Manager of NBT Bank in West Hartford and founder of the nonprofit organization, Ties that Tie
We talked about:
NBT Bank (minute 1)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Branch Manager (minute 2)
Victor earned “Young Professional of the Year” Award (minute 5)
NBT Bank’s donation to Friends of Feeney at their Ribbon Cutting (minute 8)
What makes Deb a good #fri...2024-08-241h 19
Feeney Talks With FriendsBonus: Feeney calls the third inning of The Bristol Blues#BeAGoodFriend and check out this bonus episode, #FeeneyCallsTheBristolBlues.
It was great to call the game with my #friend, Ben Mihailovich
We talked about:
Friends of Feeney (minute 1)
Rob Parenti (minute 2)
The #BeAGoodFriend motto (minute 3)
The #FeeneyTalksWithFriends podcast (minute 4)
The Bristol Blues at Muzzy Field (minute 5.30)
Feeney’s First Pitch (minute 6.40)
The dimensions of Muzzy Field (minute 8)
The All-Star Game at Muzzy Field (minute 9.30)
Feeney does play by play (minute 10.40)
2024-08-2112 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #113: Feeney Talks with Patti Albee#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #113 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Patti Albee.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Patti!
Patti is the administrator of the “Neighbors and friends in West Hartford” Facebook page.
We talked about:
Patti’s inspiration to start the “Neighbors and friends of West Hartford” Facebook page (minute 1)
3 questions required to join the page (minute 2)
Business promotions (minute 5)
Posts and comments (minute 7)
Page rules (minute 8)
Rules about posting about pets (minute 11)
Past podcast guests (minute 14)
Co-administ...2024-08-041h 07
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #112: Feeney Talks with Jonah Francis#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #112 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jonah Francis.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Jonah.
Jonah is a Dementia Practitioner and co-owner of Pansey Homecare Service.
We talked about:
The birth of Jonah’s daughter, Zuri (minute 1)
40 under Forty honoree (minute 2.40)
Dennis House (minute 4)
Podcast sponsors 7
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Dementia Practitioner (minute 8)
A.S.A. - Approach, Skill & Ability (minute 11)
Alzheimer & Dementia (minute 13)
Purposeful Care...2024-07-221h 04
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #111: Feeney Talks with Dan Fritz#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #111 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Dan Fritz.It was great to talk with my #friend, Dan.Dan is DFritz Photos and the photographer for the Rutgers University Basketball Team.We talked about:Attending Rutgers University (minute 1)DFritz Photos (minute 2.40))3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a photographer (minute 3.30)Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 5)Team Lithuania sponsored by The Grateful Dead (minute 9.30)Hoophall Classic (minute 10.30)...2024-07-161h 12
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #110: Feeney Talks with Two Guys and a Lotta Wine (Bobby P. and Rocky)#BeAGoodFriend and check out this special collaborative podcast episode of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends with Two Guys and a Lotta Wine.
It was great to talk with my #friends, Bobby P. and Rocky!
Two Guys and a Lotta Wine is a show on West Hartford Community Interactive which has been on the air for almost 14 years.
We talked about:
Podcast sponsors (minute 2)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to hosting a show (minute 3)
Matt Whitney from Maximum Beverage (minute 4)
WeHa...2024-07-141h 13
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #109: Feeney Talks with Omar Saad#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #108 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Omar Saad.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Omar.
Omar is the Operational Manager at Amazon BDL4 and Co-President of the Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament.
We talked about:
Omar is the Co-President of the FoF Golf Tournament (minute 1)
BDL4 Windsor Amazon (minute 4)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being an Operational Manager (minute 7)
Saturdays Are For Friends Adventures: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 10)
2024-06-251h 27
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #106: Feeney Talks with GameDay Conor#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #106 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring GameDay Conor.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Conor Geary.
Conor is the Gameday Host for The Hartford Yard Goats, UConn Huskies Athletics, CT Sun and many more…
We talked about:
Luna Pizza (1.00)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great Gameday Host (minute 2.40)
Baby Goats Races (minute 4.20)
Kiss Cam (minute 5.50)
Best Chicken Tenders ever! (8.20)
Conor volunteers for The Heckle Hole (minute 9.30)
Special guest, Erin, from West Hartfo...2024-06-031h 15
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #105: Feeney Talks with Biplav Lal Shrestha#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #105 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Biplav Lal Shrestha.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Biplav.
Biplav is an International Karate Player from The Nepal Karate Federation. He was a gold medalist at the 13th South Asian Games. We talked about:
Being an international karate champion (minute 1)
The Nepal Karate Federation (minute 2)
Competing in Australia (minute 3.40)
Recording our podcast at Taste of India (minute 5)
Receiving a Proclamation from Mayor Shari Cantor (minute 6.30)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being great at karate (minute 8.20)
Karate scoring (minute 10)
Preparing for a match (minute 13)
Nepal karate tracksuit (minute 15)
Karate is no longer an Olympic sport (minute 16.40)
Biplav’s trophy case (minute 17.30)
Karate events: Fir...2024-05-3033 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #103: Feeney Golfs with David Souza#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #103 of #FeeneyGolfWithFriends featuring David Souza.It was great to talk and golf with my #friend, David Souza. Dave is the owner and one of the coaches atGOLFTEC. 860-222-2299We talked about:Happy 7th Anniversary Cake from Elmwood Pastry Shop (minute 1)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great golf coach (minute 2)Dave was born and raised in West Hartford (minute 3.30)He taught 20,000 golf lessons! (minute 5.30)The GOLFTEC Technology (minute 7)...2024-05-081h 01
Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With Friends - 100th Podcast Celebration featuring Javier Colon & Frank Whaley#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #100 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Javier Colon, Frank Whaley, Dr. Tracey Wilson and more! The 100th Podcast Celebration was a wonderful fundraising event at Playhouse on Park! Matt Heller’s introduction (opening)Feeney sings “Won’t You Be My Good #Friend?” with Javier Colon (minute 6.20)Friends of Feeney Board of Directors (minute 8.20)Mayor Shari Cantor’s Cartwheel (minute 9.20)Interview with Javier Colon (minute 11)Javier sings “Time After Time” (minute 20.30)Javier sings “Fix You” (minute 36.40)Javier sings “Hallelujah” (minute 46)Interview with Frank Whaley (minute 52)Who is “The Voice” in Field of Dreams? (minute 1.04)What was in Marcellus Wallace’s briefcase? (minu...2024-03-212h 09
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #99: Feeney Sings with Latanya Farrell#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #99 of #FeeneySingsWithFriends featuring Latanya Farrell.
It was great to talk, laugh and sing with my #friend, Latanya Farrell.
Latanya is The Singing Principal and The Queen of Summer Concerts.
We talked about:
Podcast Sponsors (minute 1)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great principal (minute 2)
Becoming “The Singing Principal” (minute 5)
Teaching during the Pandemic (minute 10)
Being an educational leader (minute 16)
Feeney gifted Alex a custom made Luna Pizza flag from Savage Pallet Projects (minute 18)
2024-02-101h 36
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #96: Feeney Talks with Jeff Dooley#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #96 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jeff Dooley.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Jeff Dooley.
Jeff Dooley is a play-by-play announcer and the “Voice of the Hartford Yard Goats”!
We talked about:
Being the “Voice of the Hartford Yard Goats” (minute 1)
Max Scherzer pitched at Dunkin Donuts Park (minute 4)
Jeff’s inspiration to become an announcer (minute 7)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 8.30)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great broadcaster(minute 10)
What make Dan Lovallo a good #frien...2024-01-111h 15
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #95: Feeney Talks with Sarah LaTeano#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #95 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Sarah LaTeano.
t was great to talk with my #friend, Sarah LaTeano!
Sarah is the owner of Float Forty-One and Float Forty-One Exhale.
www.float41.com
We talked about:
Floatation Therapy aka “Floating” (minute 1)
Inspiration to start Float Forty-One (minute 4)
Friends of Float41 & Thank you! (minute 11)
Float words (minute 13)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 19)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to owning Float41 (minute 21)
2024-01-011h 14
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #94: Feeney Talks with Eric Bergenn#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #94 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Eric Bergenn.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Eric Bergenn!
Eric is the owner of Bergenn Financial Group LLC.
We talked about:
Eric B & Rakim (minute 1)
Bergenn Financial Group LLC (minute 2)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good financial advisor (minute 3)
Inspiration to becoming a Financial Advisor (minute 5)
Attending Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) (minute 7)
Chris Clarke (podcast guest #32) (minute 11)
...2023-12-271h 28
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #93: Feeney Talks with Riley Fox#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #93 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Riley Fox.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Riley Fox.
Riley is a scholar-athlete and good friend. He is the all-time leading scorer in basketball at Conard High School.
We talked about:
Going for 2000 points! (minute 1)
Keys to being a good teammate (minute 3)
Going to Yale (minute 5.30)
The Cathedral of Sweat (minute 7.20)
New Haven pizza (minute 12)
Riley vs Thai shooting contest (minute 15)2023-12-171h 19
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #92: Feeney Talks with Katie Hanley#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #92 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Katie Hanley.
It was great to talk with my wife’s good #friend, Katie Hanley.
Katie is the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford.
We talked about:
Nicole Feeney (minute 1)
CEO of Jewish Family Services (JFS) (minute 3)
Mandell JCC (minute 7)
Max & Lily (minute 10)
Toy and Coat Drive (minute 13)
The #18 (minute 15)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a CEO of JFS (minute 16)
Was Katie a Disney Princes...2023-12-151h 18
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #91: Feeney Talks with Jorge & Avi (The Hot Wings Fundraiser)#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #91 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jorge Castro and Avi Rapaport Smith.
This podcast was a Hot Wings Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. There were hot questions with even hotter wings! We had a blast!
Topics covered with time marks:
American Cancer Society (minute 1.00)
The hot sauces (minute 2.00)
Round 1: Frank’s Red Hot - Confirm or Deny (minute 3.30)
Steve from American Cancer Society (minute 9)
#RealMenWearPink (minute 11)
Round 2: Luna Pizza Special Wing Sauce - Crazy Questions (minute 13)
Wing Sauce St...2023-11-291h 13
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #88: Feeney Talks with Keith McGilvery at High Meadow Day Camp#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #88 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Keith McGilvery.
It was great to walk around High Meadow Day Camp and talk my #friend, Keith McGilvery. It was a great summer day!
Keith is the co-anchor at Fox 61 Morning News.
We talked about:
High Meadow Day Camp (minute 1)
The Big Swing at High Adventure with Dave Todd (minute 2)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 6)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great News Reporter (minute 8)
Kim Brocket from Tripledale Farms LLC (minute 11)
...2023-11-1456 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #87: Feeney Talks with The WeHa Shark#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #87 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring The WeHa Shark.
It was great to sit down, talk and laugh with my newest #friend, The WeHa Shark!
The WeHa Shark runs the Facebook page called, “WeHa Enemies and Distant Cousins”.
We talked about:
Shark Week (minute 1.00)
The Facebook page called “WeHa Enemies and Distant Cousins” (minute 2.30)
Biggest Donation to FoF will win “Dinner with The WeHa Shark” (minute 4)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 6)
3 Keys to being “The WeHa Shark” with #sharkasm (minute 9)
Posts: First, Last, Best, Wor...2023-10-301h 21
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #86: Feeney Talks with Mark James#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #86 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Mark James.
It was great to sit down, talk and laugh with my longtime #friend, Mark James!
Mark is an Irish musician! 18 years ago, Mark played during the cocktail hour at Feeney’s wedding.
We talked about:
#86 (minute 1.00)
Green Alligators and Long-necked Geese (minute 3)
ToddyO memory with Irish music (minute 4)
The Wild Rover at Feeney’s Wedding (minute 5.30)
The Kerry Boys (minute 10)
Podcast sponsors (minute 15.50)
3 Keys to being a great “Irish Musician”...2023-10-161h 38
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #85: Feeney Talks with Maria Rose#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #85 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Maria Rose.
It was great to sit down, talk and eat Authentic Italian Vodka Sauce with my #friend, Maria Rose.
Maria is an entrepreneur who makes Maria Rose Authentic Vodka Sauce.
We talked about:
2nd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 1.40)
Health Sharing (minute 3)
3 Keys to being a good “Health Share” Rep (minute 4.50)
T-Mobile (minute 6)
Wine Passport app (minute 8)
Maria Rose Authentic Italian Vodka Sauce (minute 10)
L.E.A.P. in New...2023-10-111h 26
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #84: Feeney Talks with Mark Moriarty#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #84 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Mark Moriarty .
It was great to talk about golf and much more with my friend Mark Moriarty.
Mark is the Executive Director of First Tee Connecticut.
860-316-2515
mmoriarty@firstteect.org
We talked about:
Coach Geno at Hartford Golf Club (minute 1)
The nine core values of First Tee (minute 3)
The #84 (minute 5)
Golfing with my 10 year old nephew, Joe (minute 6.40)
First Tee Connecticut (minute 9.20)
Good...2023-09-081h 25
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #83: Feeney Talks with "Be Real With Bella"#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #83 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring “Be Real With Bella”!
It was great to sit down, talk and catch up with my former student, Bella.
Bella was and continues to be an amazing student, classmate and #friend. She is interested in starting her own podcast.
We talked about:
Podcast sponsors (minute 1)
Bella’s dad is a Sneakerhead (minute 4)
3 Keys to being a great podcaster (minute 9)
Bella’s favorite podcasts (minute 11)
Inspired by Marsha McCurdy-Adell from WHFD (minute 13)
SJC Electric, LLC (minute 15)
What should Bella name her podcast: “Bella on the Mic” or “Be Real With Bella”? (minute 18)
Bella’s podcast...2023-09-081h 11
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #80: Feeney Talks with Chuck Coursey#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #80 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Chuck Coursey.
It was great to sit down, talk and eat at Parkville Market with my #friend, Chuck.
Chuck works for a Public Affairs Communication Firm called Coursey and Company.
We talked about:
The #80 (minute 1)
Carlos Mouta (minute 2.30)
Rise Up Murals and Matt Conway (minute 4.30)
Coursey and Company (minute 7)
One Park Road and Marty Kenny (minute 11)
Parkville Market (minute 14)
3 Keys to work in Public Affairs (minute 16)
Burrito Loco (minute 18)
The Hartford YardGoats and Jeff Dooley (minute 20)
Friends of Nicholas Yardgoats game (minute 27)
The New York Yankees (minute 30)
Thurman Munson (minute 36)
Chuck’s...2023-08-011h 19
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #79: Feeney Talks with Mike Isko#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #79 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Mike Isko.
It was great to sit down, talk and eat at Luna Pizza with my #friend, Mike
Mike is the 2023 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut's Big Brother of the Year!
We talked about:
Mount Southington (minute 1)
Trey (minute 2.30)
Matt Dicks and Speak Up (minute 4.30)
Hanging with Trey: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 6)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 8.40)
Garlic bread tasting at Luna Pizza (minute 9.40
Story City...2023-06-2451 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #78: Feeney Talks with Rachel Webster#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #78 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rachel Webster.
It was great to sit down, talk and learn more about my #friend, Rachel.
Rachel is a great student, daughter, sister and #friend! Rachel was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma on February 8, 2022. Friends of Feeney will always be #TeamRachel!
We talked about:
Her love for school (minute 1)
Dazzled Creations by Daisy (minute 3)
Rachel wants to become a teacher (minute 6)
#TeamRachel (minute 8)
Po...2023-06-2158 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #77: Feeney Talks with Krys#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #77 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Krys.
It was great to sit down, talk and learn more about my #friend, Krys.
Krys has been experiencing homelessness for five years.
We talked about:
The West Hartford Community (minute 1)
Our Lyon’s Auto connection (minute 3.33)
The Hartford Healthcare interview (minute 5.15)
The #BeAGoodFriend motto (minute 7)
Our “Spots” (minute 9)
Experiencing Homelessness (minute 12)
Collecting & Waving (minute 14)
Corner Pug (minute...2023-06-121h 10
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #76: Feeney Talks with Sergeant Christine Jeltema#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #76 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Sergeant Jeltema.
It was great to sit down, talk and reminisce with Christine Jeltema.
Christine is a Sergeant in the Connecticut State Police, a Major in the Connecticut Army National Guard and a hockey mom!
We talked about:
Podcast sponsors (minute 2)
Bomb Squad (minute 3)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a State Trooper (minute 5)
Krav Maga (minute 8)
CT Army National Guard...2023-06-041h 17
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #74: Feeney Talks with Anthony Ireland at The Rose Hill Mansion#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #74 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Anthony Ireland at The Rose Hill Mansion.
It was great to sit down, talk and reminisce with Anthony.
Anthony is a professional basketball player, coach, trainer and president of AI3 Leadership Academy.
We talked about:
The Brass Horse in Waterbury (minute 1.30)
The Waterbury Boys and Girls Club (minute 2.40)
Playing professional basketball overseas (minute 3:40)
The AI3 Leadership Academy (minute 7.20)
Old school photos like Nardwuar (minute 10)
Crosby...2023-05-131h 20
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #73: Feeney Talks with Carlos Mouta at Parkville MarketIt was great to sit down, talk and learn about Hartford with Carlos Mouta at Parkville Market.
Carlos is the CEO & owner of Parkville Market and Parkville Management.
We talked about:
The number 73 (minute 1)
The West Hartford Tree Project on episode #72 (minute 2.30)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 4)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being CEO/Owner of Parkville Market (minute 7)
Hartford, CT (minute 9)
Johnny’s Jog (minute 13)
RiseUP Murals (minute 15.40)
Jason Teles (minute 18)
Portugal (minute 19.30)
Soccer (minute 21.20)
CCSU (minute 24)
Being a leader (minute 29)
Favorite restaurant & 4 dinner guests (minute 31)
Meltdown (minute 35)
Fowl Play (minute 36.40)
“Multiple irons in the fire!” (minute 42)
Millions of dol...2023-04-291h 06
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #72: Feeney Talks With The West Hartford Tree Project (Bill, Ted & Helen)#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #72 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring The West Hartford Tree Project.
It was great to sit down, talk and learn about the importance of trees with Bill, Ted and Helen.
We talked about:
Matt Conway, RiseUP Group, episode #71 (minute 1)
Helen Rubino-Turco, Director of Social and Leisure Services for the town of West Hartford (minute 3)
Ronni Newton, episode #39 (minute 4)
Reasons to have trees (minute 6)
The Seedling Project (minute 8.20)
West Hartford Tree Project on Facebook (minute 14.20)
S...2023-04-221h 00
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #71: Feeney Talks With Matt Conway at The Community ExchangeMatt Conway is the Executive Director of The RiseUP Group.
It was great to sit down, talk and eat pizza with Matt at The Community Exchange on 91 Memorial Road.
matt.conway@theriseupgroup.org
www.theriseupgroup.org
We talked about:
The RiseUP Group (minute 1.40)
The mural on the Noah Webster Library (minute 4)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being an Executive Director (minute 9)
Parkville Paints Project in Hartford (minute 11:30)
Carlos Mouta from Parkville Management (minute 14)
Art Ma...2023-04-221h 45
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #69: Feeney Talks with Marsha McCurdy AdellMarsha McCurdy Adell is the Deputy Fire Marshal for the West Hartford Fire Department.
It was great to sit down, talk and sing with Marsha.
860-561-8316
madell@westhartfordct.gov
We talked about:
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being Deputy Fire Marshall (minute 2.00)
Swindled Podcast (minute 5.30)
Fire Calls: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 7.20)
Why become a firefighter? (minute 16)
First Black Female Firefighter (minute 20)
Five year old Feeney set a fire (minute 24)
...2023-04-061h 32
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #66: Feeney Talks With DaJohn MilnerDaJohn Milner is an Adult Pathways Associate for The Urban League of Greater Hartford.
www.ulgh.org
140 Woodland St
Hartford, CT
06105
860-527-0147
We talked about:
Work Force Coordinator for The Urban League of Greater Hartford (minute 2)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Work Force Coordinator (minute 3.30)
Making Connections (minute 5)
The Johnny L. McGhee Sr. Memorial Scholarship (minute 7)
Minority Business Network at Luna Pizza (minute 10)...2023-03-101h 04
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #65: Feeney Talks With John DeckerJohn Decker is the Senior Vice President and Branch Director of RBC Wealth Management.
https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/john.decker/home
It was great to celebrate the birthday of my #friend, John Decker!
We talked about:
Podcast Sponsors (minute 1)
Happy Birthday, John! (minute 2)
Elmwood (minute 3)
Coaching Sports (minute 9)
Rabbi Steven Chatinover (minute 12)
Elmwood Pastry Shop birthday cake celebration (minute 15)
Decker asked Feeney, 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford) to being a Teacher (minute 17)
3 Keys (sponsored b...2023-03-031h 20
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #64: Feeney Talks with Rabbi Steven ChatinoverRabbi Steven Chatinover has been teaching for 35 years and playing basketball in JCC Men's Over 30 Basketball League for 28 years.
Rabbisrc55@gmail.com
It was great to sit down and talk with my favorite JCC teammates of all time:
We talked about:
Podcast Sponsors (minute 1)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Rabbi (minute 3.00)
Rabbi’s Favorite Teacher (minute 4.00)
Becoming a Rabbi (minute 6:30)
Speaking Hebrew (minute 8.50)
Going to Israel (minute 11)
Attending school in New York (minute 15)
Teach...2023-02-111h 15
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #63: Feeney Talks With Jamil Lawrence at Jamil's BarbershopJamil Lawrence is the owner of Jamil’s Barbershop.
Jamil’s Barbershop
551 Wolcott St
Waterbury, CT
203-808-5321
It was great to sit down, and get a haircut while we talk:
We talked about:
“Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut” read aloud by Feeney (minute 2)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 8.30)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a barber (minute 9.16)
Photo of Jamil and Feeney from high school (minute 13.12)
Jamil’s Favorite Teacher (minute 14.00)
Special guest: Ernes...2023-01-301h 13
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #62: Feeney Talks with Brooke GoffBrooke Goff is the managing partner of Goff Law Group.
@GoffLaw on Instagram
It was great to sit down, talk and eat smash burgers with Brooke .
We talked about:
Goff Law Group (minute 1.30)
Lionel Hutz (minute 2.50)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 3.50)
Hilary’s drinks (minute 4.41 & 26.40)
4 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a lawyer (minute 5.17)
Feeney’s car accident (minute 11.50)
Goff Law Group now sponsors #FeeneyTalksWithFriends (minute 21)
SPECIAL TV RAFFLE (minute 23)
Billboards: First, Last, B...2022-12-231h 11
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #61: Feeney Talks with Mary FayMary Fay is on The West Hartford Town Council.
@MaryMFay on Instagram
It was great to sit down and talk with Mary.
We talked about:
Tribute to Steve Famiglietti (minute 1.08)
Mary was a Celebrity Server twice (minute 4.23)
Mrs. Jarrell (minute 8.40)
Dazzled Creations by Daisy (9.23)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 11.05)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being on the Town Council (minute 12.03)
Fresh Ink LLC (minute 15.25)
Mary’s Favorite Teacher (minute 19)
Skidmore College (minute 24.30)
Favorite Res...2022-12-171h 11
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #60: Feeney Talks With Adrienne "Ace" Billings-SmithAdrienne “Ace” Billing - Smith is the Equity Coordinator for the town of West Hartford.
@AceBillings on Instagram
It was great to sit down and talk with Adrienne.
We talked about:
Being named “2022 Connecticut Remarkable Woman of the Year (minute 1.30)
Dazzled Creations by Daisy (3.20)
Shield Street IPA at WeHa Brewing and Roasting (minute 4.20)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being the Equity Coordinator (minute 5.20)
Being a flight attendant (minute 6.40)
Being a lawyer (minute 11)
Being an Equity Coordinator (minute 13.20)
...2022-12-111h 16
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #58: Feeney Talks with Dylan Locke (Higgins and The General)Dylan Locke is the lead singer of Higgins and The General.
@d_lockes on Instagram
It was great to talk, laugh and catch up with D. Locke!
We talked about:
Making prosthetics (minute 2)
Feeney’s Two Point Conversion (minute 6)
Tattoos (minute 9)
SCSU (minute 10)
Dylan’s Favorite Teacher, Mr. Krill (minute 12)
Waterbury !! (minute 14)
Connecticut Army National Guard (minute 16)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 18)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being in a band (minute 19)
Friends of Feeney Ch...2022-09-281h 44
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #57: Feeney Talks with Andrew ArboeAndrew Arboe is the Director of Community Outreach for Planning Across The Spectrum.
www.PlanningAcrossTheSprectrum.com
855-AUTISM2
Andrew also is the founder of Driving With Autism.
www.AustimDriving.com
833-593-7483
It was great to sit down and talk with Andrew!
We talked about:
WeHa Brewing & Roasting Coffee (minute 1)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 4.20)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being the Director of Community Outreach (minute 5.15)
Planning Across The Spectrum (minute 7.20)
...2022-07-291h 09
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #56: Feeney Talks with Barry WaltersBarry Walters is the Co-Chair of West Hartford PRIDE.
BarryInCT@gmail.com
Instagram: @BarryInCT & @PrideWeHa
It was great to sit down and talk with Barry!
We talked about:
Podcast Sponsors (minute 1)
West Hartford PRIDE (minute 2)
Pride Events: Best, Worst, First, Last (minute 5)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Co-Chair of PRIDE (minute 9.30)
Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 11)
"How was School?" (minute 16.50)
Barry's Favorite Teacher (minute 20)
Being an Air Forc...2022-07-141h 10
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #55: Feeney Talks With Evan and Jim (Glastonbury Wealth Management)Evan Gilchrest and Jim Poliner work at Glastonbury Wealth Management.
Evan is the Executive Vice-President. egilchrest@janney.com. 860-657-5882
Jim is the Vice-President. jpoliner@janney.com. 860-657-5882
Glastonbury Wealth Management of Janney Montgomery Scott
180 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 302
Glastonbury CT 06033
It was great to sit down, talk and eat donuts with Evan and Jim!
We talked about:
The "Double Nickel" Game (minute 0.40)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Financial Advisor (minute 2.20)
...2022-07-021h 25
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #53: Feeney Talks with Brad DrazenBrad Drazen is the Vice-President of Communications and Advertising for The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Prior to this, Brad was a journalist on NBC for 17 years.
bdrazen@hfpg.org
It was great to sit down and talk with Brad.
We talked about:
Podcast Sponsors (minute 1)
Asset Framing (minute 8)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to be a great Vice-President of Communications and Advertising. (minute 14)
Storytelling (minute 17)
School Shootings (minute 25)
Puppuccino (minute 31)
Playing basketball with Brad (minute 33) 2022-06-101h 14
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #51: Feeney Talks With BJ QuaganBJ Quagan (@BeeKwaygen) is a standup comedian and improv comic. BJ hosts a monthly standup show at T's Pizza Kitchen in Stamford, CT. He was one of the assistant artistic directors at Sea Tea Improv. https://seateaimprov.com/
It was great to sit down and laugh with BJ!
We talked about:
The 50th Podcast Celebration (minute 1)
Sea Tea Improv (minute 8)
3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a standup comedian (minute 10)
Storytelling vs Standup (minute 13)
Standup: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 18)
Pickup Lines (min...2022-05-201h 28
Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With Friends 50th Podcast Celebration FundraiserThe 50th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park was a very successful fundraiser! It was great to celebrate with so many #friends!
We all had a fantastic time discussing the following topics:
Interview with Tracy Flater from Playhouse on Park (minute 8)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) that make Tracy a great executive director (minute 9:30)
Playhouse Shows: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 11)
Time for Andy, Scott and Thai (minute 20)
James Mark, Award Winning Podcast (minute 26)
David Morse from Cystic Fibrosi...2022-05-101h 23
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #49: Feeney Talks With Addison McKnight (Nicole and Krista)Nicole Moleti (@nicolemoleti) and Krista Wells (@militaryspousecoach) collaborate to make Addison McKnight (@addisonmcknightofficial).
Their book, An Imperfect Plan, comes out on May 10th. You can preorder it today at: https://addisonmcknight.com/
It was great to sit down and talk with Nicole and Krista!
We talked about:
3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good dual authorship team
(minute 3) The editing process (minute 7)
Meet Nicole Moleti (minute 9.50)
Meet Krista Wells (minute 11.30)
Male Elementary Teachers (minute 13.50)
The...2022-04-281h 21
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #48: Feeney Talks With The Bridge Family Center (Margaret and Martin)Margaret Hann is the Executive Director and Martin Smith is the Clinical Director of Outpatient Services for The Bridge Family Center.
www.bridgefamilycenter.org
860-313-1119
margaret@thebridgefamilycenter.org
msmith@thebridgefamilycenter.org
It was great to sit down and talk with Margaret and Martin!
We talked about:
The mission of The Bridge Family Center (minute 1)
Getting a brand new building (minute 4.40)
3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to be a great Executive Director (minute 8.04)
3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to...2022-04-251h 08
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #47: Feeney Talks With Mike MichaudMike Michaud is the Executive Director of the Miracle League of Connecticut.
www.miracleleaguect.org
860-461-1501
miracleleaguect@comcast.net
It was great to sit down and talk with Mike!
We talked about:
The 10th Anniversary of the Miracle League Field (minute 2)
The annual Trick or Treat Event (minute 7.50)
Johnny's Jog for Charity (minute 9.30)
3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to be a great Executive Director (minute 11.30)
Ronit Bachar Shoham & Scott Franklin (minute 13.40)
"I Can Bike" Program (minute 15...2022-04-201h 11
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #45: Feeney Talks With Gavin and CallumGavin and Callum Sherry are the #1 & #2 runners in the nation for the Two Mile Indoor Race.
They currently run for Conard High School and will attend Stanford University next year!
It was great to sit down and talk with Gavin and Callum!
We talked about:
2015 Hartford Marathon (minute 1.50)
3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to Running (minute 7.30)
Parents being college athletes (minute 18)
2022 New Balance Nationals (minute 20)
Running Shoes (minute 25)
Races: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 32)
Favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (m...2022-04-011h 08
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #44: Feeney Talks with Doug RankinDoug Rankin and his wife Ann own The Missing Link Wine Company.
www.missinglinkwinecompany.com
203-807-1199
It was great to sit down and talk with Doug!
We talked about:
Scott "Razor Ramon" Hall Tribute (minute 2)
3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to do your job (minute 3.40)
The Missing Link Wine Company Website (minute 8)
5 Questions with Feeney featuring Doug Rankin (minute 15.40) https://youtu.be/Jfo2i2-Pz8U
Doug's Favorite Teacher (minute 19.50)
Friends of Feeney (minute 24)
Episode #50 at Playhouse...2022-03-311h 27
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #42: Feeney Talks With Johnny's Jog (Laura and Kelly)Laura Moran, Kelly Clark and "The Dans" started Johnny's Jog for Charity in 2010.
This year's, Johnny's Jog for Charity will take place on Sunday, March 27th.
Register today: https://www.johnnysjog.com/
It was great to sit down and talk with Laura and Kelly!
We talked about:
Directline Media Grand Opening (minute 1.55)
Friends of Feeney Photo Booth at Johnny's Jog (minute 3.00)
Wolcotteers (minute 7.30)
Origin of Johnny's Jog (minute 22)
Feeney's Third Grade at 2016 Johnny's Jog (minute 19.30)
Planning for Johnny's Jog (minute 22) ...2022-03-141h 35
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #41: Feeney Talks With Cy HessCy Hess is the President of the West Hartford Youth Baseball League (WHYBL).
www.whybaseball.com
www.instagram.com/westhartfordyouthbaseball
He is also a financial planner at Riverside Retirement Advisors.
1034 Farmington Ave
860-961-2558
cy@riversideadvisor.com
It was great to sit down and talk with Cy!
We talked about:
Being the WHBYL President (minute 2)
Friends of Feeney sponsors a WHYBL team (minute 8.50)
The #BeAGoodFriend mural is a Pokémon Go PokeStop (minute 12.40)
Cy's favorite teacher, Mrs...2022-03-021h 03
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #40: Feeney Talks With West Hartford Lock (Eric and Juri)It was great to sit down and chat with Eric Brown and Juri Kotowitz from West Hartford Lock.
West Hartford Lock has been around for 80 years!
11 Sherman St
860-236-0671
www.westhartfordlock.com
info@westhartfordlock.com
We talked about:
West Hartford Lock (minute 1.41)
The West Hartford Lock key logo (minute 10)
Podcast Sponsors, GastroPark and The Fix IV (minute 11.40)
West Hartford Lock website (minute 15.20)
Eric's grandfather, Jack Brown (minute 17)
Juri's Army career (minute 20)
Eric's favorite teac...2022-02-271h 22
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #39: Feeney Talks With Ronni NewtonRonni Zimbler Newton is the Managing Editor of We-Ha.com and the Editor of West Hartford LIFE.
www.instagram.com/westhartfordite
https://www.facebook.com/wehartford
Ronni has strong ties to the West Hartford community!
It was great to sit down and talk with Ronni!
We talked about:
We-Ha.com (minute 2.00)
Being an Editor (minute 6.50)
West Hartford LIFE (minute 12.20)
Her Bearded Collie(s) (minute 18)
News Stories: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 20.20)
Attending Duke University (minute 31)
Being a Ce...2022-02-121h 10
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #38: Feeney Talks With Kenny MayneKenny Mayne is the founder of Run Freely.
info@runfreely.org
@Kenny_Mayne
Kenny Mayne was a sportscaster on ESPN for 27 years!
It was great to sit down and talk with "The Mayne Event"!
We talked about:
The Magic Device (minute 3.30)
Run Freely (minute 7)
Dan Fritz Photography - @DFritzPhotos on Instagram (minute 21)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 29)
ESPN (minute 43)
The Nine Math Trick (minute 54.30)
Kenny Mayne's 52 Card Topps Baseball Game (minute 1.00) -
Incohearent...2022-02-021h 15
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #37: Feeney Talks With Chief RiddickVern Riddick is the Police Chief of the West Hartford Police Department (WHPD).
860-570-8960
VRiddick@WestHartfordCT.gov
Chief Riddick was the Police Chief of the Waterbury Police Department 2013-2018. He has been serving as the Police Chief for the West Hartford Police Department since 2018.
It was great to sit down and talk with Chief Riddick!
We talked about:
Being a Police Chief (minute 2.00)
Savage Pallet Projects (minute 11)
Favorite teachers (minute 15)
Jordan and The Booker Family (minute 20)
Incohearent with Feeney (min...2022-02-0151 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode 36: Feeney Talks With Ben ChabackBen Chaback is the Director of High Meadow Day Camp.
311 North Granby Rd, North Granby, CT. 06060
860-212-5142
Director@HighMeadowDayCamp.com
HMDC Instagram & HMDC Facebook
High Meadow Day Camp won "Best Of" presented by the Hartford Magazine in 2020 & 2021!
It was great to sit down and talk with Ben! We talked about:
Being a Camp Director (minute 3.40)
Camp Activities (minute 5)
The Director Staff (minute 17.50)
Favorite Restaurants in West Hartford (minute 24)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 28.30)
Crazy Questions sponsored...2022-01-2050 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #35: Feeney Talks With Shari CantorShari Cantor (@ShariMayor) is the mayor of West Hartford.
Mayor@WestHartfordCT.gov
860-561-7440
Shari is also the mother of four boys, Hall of Famer, UConn super fan and former three sport athlete!
It was great to sit down and talk with her! We had a lot of fun!
We talked about:
Shari's 93 year old mom, Rose (minute 1.30)
UConn School of Business enshrining her into their Hall of Fame (minute 4.10)
Title IV (minute 6.30)
Three Things that make a good mayor (minute 9.50)
Firs...2022-01-1256 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #32: Feeney Talks Chris ClarkeChris is a father of three girls!
He is a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch.
Chris is the cohost of the podcast, Single Dad Why You Mad.
Chris serves as:
The Chairman of the Connecticut Chapter Bank of America Black Professionals Group
Board of Directors of the Urban League of Greater Hartford Executive
Executive Board of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce -
Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Network
It was great to sit down...2021-12-031h 34
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #30: Feeney Talks With Dave PilonDave Pilon is a real estate agent for The Miale Team. (860) 798-5742
dave.themialeteam.com
Dave grew up in West Hartford and is very active in the local community. He is an active member of the WeHa Chamber of Commerce. Dave designated #FriendsOfFeeney as his Facebook Birthday Fundraiser for two years in a row.
Dave was a Celebrity Server at our Donut Crazy fundraiser in March 2019.
The Miale Team delivered free Joey's Pizza during the pandemic. Here is Feeney's Pizza Review.
Surprise Guests:
Matt Whitney fr...2021-10-161h 41
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #28: Feeney Talks With John HumphreyJohn Humphrey is the co-founder of Natural Dividends. It was great talking with John about Negative Net Hiking, Developing Plastic Free Habits, and becoming an Ambassador. Friends of Feeney is excited to collaborate with Natural Dividends on a Sustainability Event at GastroPark on Saturday, September 18th, 12-4 PM. #BeAGoodFriend and sign up today.
Hiking: First. Last. Best. Worst. (minute 26)
John's favorite hike on the Franconia Notch.
John doing a handstand on a hike.
Check out Tate Norden from GastroPark on Episode 19: Feeney Talks With Tate.
Nutrition Coach recommendation (minute 34): Eric...2021-09-1155 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #27: Feeney Talks With Gabby SohnGabby is my former 5th grade student and good #friend! Friends of Feeney was created to help Gabby and her family after they had heartbreak and tragedy. Gabby is a lifeguard at Cornerstone Aquatics and High Meadow Day Camp. She is going into her freshman year at Merrimack College .
Lifeguarding: First. Last. Best. Worst. (minute 30)
Gabby the Lifeguard
Gabby unloading cans from a can drive.
Check out Gabby's mom, Nancy on a previous episode of Feeney Talks With Friends: Episode 5: Feeney Talks With Nancy
Book recommendation: Rules For A Kni...2021-08-281h 01
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #26: Feeney Talks With James MarkJames is a Counselor In Training (CIT), Feeney In Training (FIT), 4H Competitor and employee at Danny's Pizza in Enfield.
He is a huge supporter of Friends of Feeney and High Meadow Day Camp:
James has attended our Friends of Feeney fundraiser at the Hartford Wolfpack hockey game:
James will be competing in the Hartford County 4H Fair on August 21st and 22nd.
Shoutouts:
https://www.dannyspizzaenfield.com/
https://www.freshinkllc.com/friends-of-feeney
https://www.highmeadowdaycamp.com/Home
https://www.facebook...2021-08-201h 03
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #25: Feeney Talks With Dennis HouseThis Week in Connecticut with Dennis House hosted by Friends of Feeney. Feeney Talks with his #friend, Dennis! In addition to Dennis being a father of two and a flag football coach, he has been a news anchor for the past 33 years!
Minute 11:30: The Denise Foundation
Minute 19: Friends Of Feeney Night at The Hartford Yardgoats
Minute 20: Kara's Cures
Minute 25: Conversations With Dennis House Podcast
Minute 54: Sockstarz
Shoutouts:
https://www.instagram.com/savagepalletprojects/?hl=en
https://directlinemediaproductions.com/
https://camerabar.com/2021-07-2556 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #24: Feeney Talks With Josh SorelJosh owns Sorel Brothers LLC.
sorelbros@gmail.com 860-539-5030
Josh has volunteered his time to pull the "Award Winning" Friends of Feeney "Best Float" in the 2019 Park Road Parade.
Sorel Brothers have sponsored many events and parades for Friends of Feeney!
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Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #23: Feeney Talks With Ryan KeatingRyan has been an insurance agent at Keating Agency Insurance (10 Apahoe Road, West Hartford, 860-521-1420) since 2016.
The Keating Agency Insurance has been in our community for over 50 years!
Ryan & Agent
Minute 1: Feeney on Experience WeHa Podcast
Minute 5: Ryan's background
Minute 10: The Keating Legacy
Minute 12: Meet Agent Shamrock
Minute 25: NHL 94
Minute 40: The Protégé
Minute 45: Connecticut Risk
Minute 50: Jerry Burns
Minute 52: Dave on Experience WeHa Podcast
Minute 57: Avi Smith-Rapaport / WeCare Computers
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Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #22: Feeney Talks With Thai, Scott and AndyThai, Scott and Andy are #friends on and off the court!
Feeney, Scott, and Andy make up the "Bottom Three" of our pickup basketball league.
Andy is a Global Director at Otis.
Thai is the Sports Director at the Mandel JCC of Greater Hartford.
860-231-6410
ttran@mandelljcc.org
Scott is an insurance agent/sales manager at AFLAC.
Throughout the podcast, we talk about basketball in the JCC league and multiple pick-up games. At minute 39.30, we talk about our favorite teachers.2021-06-081h 04
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #16: Feeney Talks With WeHa Brewing and Roasting (Cody and Will)It was a great time talking with Will from WeHa Brewing and Cody from WeHa Roasting. We look forward to their business opening soon on Shield St in West Hartford. Read all about it in the We-Ha.com Business Buzz article by Ronni Newton.
Please participate in our ongoing fundraiser and purchase the Life on The Mountain Magazine Blend! A percentage goes to Friends of Feeney.
Shoutouts:
A big thanks goes to Jill Lewis from Life on the Mountain for choosing Friends of Feeney as the beneficiary of the LOTM Blend fundraiser.
Da...2021-04-231h 03
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #15: Feeney Talks With Brooke DalyBrooke Daly is the Vice-President of the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut.
She runs "Fighters for Finn" for the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk in New Britain, CT.
Be on the look out for her #FinnFriday tweets
CBS News - On The Road featuring Finn Daly
Finn Daly at the SWAT Challenge
Shoutouts: Alison's Mastery Experience Project - Ceramics for Friends of Feeney:
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Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #14: Feeney Talks With Nala's Kitchen (Chef Beca & Vanessa)Friends Of Feeney is very excited to partner with Nala's Kitchen on our current fundraiser! Please order by Sunday, April 11th and use promo code: Feeney2021, and 20% of all purchases will go directly to help support our mission. We welcome everyone in Connecticut to participate, as we deliver all throughout the state. If you have any questions, please call us at (860)578-2314.
We are thrilled about this collaboration and #fundraiser! #BeAGoodFoodie #BeAGoodFriend.
https://nalas-kitchen.com/
vsena@nalas-kitchen.com
(860) 578-2314
Shout Outs:
School of Rock West Hartford
Spade...2021-04-0858 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #13: Feeney Talks With Steven King Jr.Steven is in Sales & Business Development for OtherDesigns. He is there, "For ALL of your PRINTING needs....."
400 Chapel Road, #3B | South Windsor, CT 06074
cell | 860-531-8895
work | 860-515-8423 x 101
email | sking@otherdesigns.com
site | www.OtherDesigns.com
Feeney gets his business cards
Celebrity Server Steven at The Donut Crazy Fundraiser
Hartford Step Off Classic
Shout out:
Rad Beard
promo code: FRIENDSOFFEENEY
High Meadow Day Camp
HMDC Facebook P2021-04-011h 35
Feeney Talks With FriendsEpisode #12: Feeney Talks With Javil "Jah" JohnJavil “Jah”John is a Certified Back Consultant at Relax the Back.
982 Farmington Ave West Hartford, CT. 860-236-3773
Jah is also an involved member of the local community. He is active member in the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce and Minority Business Network.
Jah is a supporter of Friends of Feeney:
Toy Drive with Doug
Donut Crazy event
Shoutouts:
Life On The Mountain Magazine
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - Life On The Mountain blend supporting Friends of Feeney
Fresh Ink LLC
Be...2021-03-1959 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With Marty KeenaMarty is a retired teacher. He taught for 44 years. Currently, Marty is the President of The Exchange Club. Marty traveled the world in "38 days" and he has some beautiful artwork to prove it. He also collects pop-up books!
The Exchange Club graciously made a donation of $500 to Friends of Feeney Inc. after I presented about our mission and goals:
Marty has volunteered at many Friends of Feeney events:
The Battle of the Badges Basketball game hosted by The United Way at The University of Hartford
The Trick or Trick Event at The Mira...2021-02-1652 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With Irene LuaicesIrene Luaices owns Donut Crazy located on 993 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT. 860-206-3918 WESTHARTFORD@DONUTCRAZY.COM donutcrazy.com/locations/west-hartford/
Irene is a mom of three girls!
She cares about the West Hartford community and that was on full display when Donut Crazy was host to Friends of Feeney's most successful fundraiser to date.
Check out the Hartford Courant article about the fundraiser
Check out some photos from the fundraiser
Recyclable Can Drive Event on Saturday, January 23rd 1-6 PM
Shoutouts: Savage Pallet Projects
https://www.fa...2021-01-2051 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With Dr. Rick ArayaDr. Rick Araya is a chiropractor at Araya Chiropractic Wellness Center which is located at 39 Talcott Road in West Hartford, CT. His phone number is 860-561-LIFE (5433) which is very fitting and pretty cool because Rick loves life! He is very passionate about his practice! Our conversation was both engaging and inspirational.
http://www.healthyhartford.com/dr_rick_araya/
https://www.facebook.com/arayachiro/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.rick.life/
https://www.leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=30217&org=whgsl.org
https://www.facebook.com/Photo of Rick at Fundr...2021-01-061h 15
Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With Seth WickershamSeth is a Senior Writer for ESPN.
Seth has volunteered his time as a "celebrity server" at our Rita's Italian Ice fundraising event!
It was great to sit down and chat about Friends of Feeney, our community and sports! Follow Seth on Twitter:
Sponsors for the #FriendsOfFeeney 2020 Virtual Global Cardboard Challenge:
West Hartford Chamber of Commerce whchamber.com, Directline Media directlinemediaproductions.com, Sorel Brothers LLC - 860-539-5030, Boards and Beyond boardsbeyond.com, Pasi LLC - 860-284-6880, High Meadow Day Camp highmeadowdaycamp.com, Chuck Minahan, Gateway Financial Partners - 860-652-4360 ext...2020-11-1747 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With WendyWendy runs Elmwood Maker Space. In addition to being a college professor and mother of three boys! Wendy and Feeney became #friends after her son was in his third grade class. Elmwood Maker Space and Friends of Feeney collaborated on an amazing community event which followed the Park Road Parade called The Global Cardboard Challenge on 10/6/19 at the Elmwood Community Center.
Listen to all of the benefits of Maker Space and the importance of letting children build, create, problem solve, invent and make mistakes!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/FriendsOfFeeney/photos/?tab=album&album_id=527075641197837
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Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With RobRob is a father, cross-fitter, lawyer, basketball player and rock-star. Rob volunteered his time and performed acoustically at the Global Cardboard Challenge hosted by Friends of Feeney & Elmwood Maker Space.
Listen how Rob and Feeney went from frenemies to #friends.
Check out Rob performing at the Hartbeat Music Festival 2020 at the 45:00 minute mark of this video:
Global Cardboard Challenge photo:
https://www.facebook.com/SundayVinyl
https://www.facebook.com/jeremyhaddadmusic
http://www.mandelljcc.org
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Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With ChickenChicken and Feeney have known each other for 22 years. They met at L.E.A.P. Leadership, Education & Athletics in Partnership in New Haven. Before becoming a teacher, Feeney was a Senior Counselor at L.E.A.P. Chicken was in his group of 10-12 year old boys.
Listen how Chicken and Feeney maintained a positive relationship through a lot of successes and challenges.
The Rosie the Riveter painting was framed by: https://www.janowcustomframing.com
Thank you Dave from DirectLine Media LLC for the podcast opportunity.2020-09-1334 min
Feeney Talks With FriendsFeeney Talks With Matt DicksMatt is a teacher, storyteller, columnist, playwright, blogger, author and dad. Matt and Feeney teach together in West Hartford at the best elementary school in the area! Matt is the artistic director of SpeakUp. https://www.facebook.com/speakupstory
Feeney was a guest on Matt's SpeakUp podcast.
Feeney has told multiple stories at SpeakUp:
1. SpeakUp - Mrs. Jarrell
2. SpeakUp - Power
3. SpeakUp - Thin Concrete Wall
Matt blogs daily: https://matthewdicks.com/blog
Purchase his nonfiction book, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life thro...2020-09-1328 min