Feeney Talks With Friends: Recent Episodes
ERIC FEENEY
Eric Feeney talks with #friends! Eric is the founder of the nonprofit organization Friends of Feeney. Their mission is to help children and families who need assistance after heartbreak and tragedy. www.friendsoffeeney.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
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)
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BeAGoodFriend and check out #PardonMyFriends (#114) featuring Pags and Ethan.
It was great to deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in history with my #friends, Pags and Ethan. This is a podcast that will without a doubt change your life for the better.
We talked about:
Podcast sponsors (minute 1)
Past podcast guests (minute 3)
Pags - teaching (minute 4)
Ethan - personal training (minute 5)
Feeney - Director of Fun (minute 7)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) (minute 9.30)
Favorite camp counselors (minute 13)
Tom Newman (minute 15)
Frank the Tank (minute 18)
Who’s back of the week? (minute 20)
Hot Seat / Cool Throne (minute 29)
Mount Rushmore of High Meadow Day Camp (minute 39)
Upcoming events (minute 48)
Special guest, Matt Heller (minute 51)
The game, Lies (minute 55)
Pub Quiz (minute 1.03)
Specials guests, Lee and Larry (minute 1.06)
Closing remarks (minute 1.32)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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-administrators of the page (minute 15)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being the page administrator (minute 16.30)
Page Posts: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 18)
Ashley (from Rita’s Italian Ice) is a good #friend (minute 24)
Patti’s four children (minute 26)
Who’s dog pooped on the sidewalk? (minute 29)
The importance of anonymous posts (minute 31)
Upcoming events (minute 33)
WeHa or West Hartford? (minute 36)
Patti’s favorite teacher (minute 37.30)
3 out of 4 of Patti’s children are teachers (minute 40)
Dr. Nancy DePalma (minute 44)
Patti’s parents were both teachers (minute 48)
Patti’s favorite pizza (minute 52)
Patti’s favorite restaurants (minute 54)
What makes Helen a good #friend? (minute 55)
Top ten foods to avoid (minute 1.00)
Questions for Feeney (minute 1.02)
Recommendations (minute 1.05)
Closing remarks (minute 1.07)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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 (minute 15)
Brain Change & Brain Failure (minute 17.30)
Chevrolet Christmas Commercial and The Notebook (minute 19)
Jonah’s fiancee, Shanique will be a Diplomat (minute 21)
Graduated from CCSU with a finance degree (minute 23)
Signs and symptoms of Dementia (minute 26)
What causes Dementia? (minute 30)
Misconceptions (minute 33)
Max Lugevere & Empty Little Boxes (minute 35)
How does the use of technology impact the brain? (minute 37)
E.O.P. - Equal Opportunity Program (minute 40)
Attending West Hartford Public Schools (minute 43)
What makes a great teacher? (minute 47)
Upcoming events (minute 50)
Dan Fritz on episode #111 (minute 54)
Rick Bush coached and played basketball (minute 57)
Jonah was honored as “100 Men of Color” (minute 59)
Book recommendations (minute 1.01
Questions for Feeney (minute 1.03)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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)
Dan’s first camera use was with Feeney’s camp camera (minute 12.40)
Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey (minute 13.50)
Rutgers swag (minute 16.30)
Trent Burns at Mizzou (minute 18)
Show & Tell: Photos (minute 19.30)
Donovan Clingan (minute 20.40)
Advice for aspiring photographers (minute 25)
Kenny Mayne (minute 28)
Donation match for Friends of Feeney at ESPN (minute 30)
Brooklyn Fritzy (minute 31)
Jordan Fritz (minute 37)
Start, Sit, Cut: Jordan, Pags or Ethan (minute 39)
Dan’s favorite teacher, Professor Fink (minute 42)
More photos (minute 44)
Bronny and Lakers (minute 48)
Gameday Conor’s favorite pizza, chicken bacon ranch (minute 52)
Dan’s favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 57)
Bol Bol and my #friend, Manute (minute 1.01)
Recommendations (minute 1.05)
Podcast guest #93, Riley Fox (minute 1.07)
Dan started the FoF Instagram page (minute 1.09)
Basketball Day at High Meadow Day Camp (minute 1.12)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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 Whiskey Fest (minute 5)
Shows: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 7)
Doug Rankin from Missing Link Wine Company (minute 12)
Bobby’s favorite teacher (minute 15)
Rocky’s favorite teacher (minute 16.50)
Bobby’s favorite restaurant (minute 19)
Rocky’s favorite restaurant (minute 20)
Top 5 BYOB restaurants (minute 22)
Jen Evans and WHCi (minute 30)
45th Anniversary Celebration on November 9th (minute 32)
What makes Bobby/Rocky a good #friend? (minute 34)
Upcoming events (minute 39)
Union Kitchen hosts a wine tasting contest (minute 42)
Wine Tasting - Feeney’s wine (minute 45)
Wine Tasting - Bobby P’s wine (minute 51)
Wine Tasting - Rocky’s wine (minute 58)
The oldest wine was just discovered (minute 1.07)
Who wins “Best in Glass”? (minute 1.08)
Recommendations (1.09)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
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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)
Omar’s favorite restaurant is Bricco (minute 11.30)
Doro is donating the breakfast sandwiches for our golf event (minute 13.30)
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (minute 16.30)
What makes Miles a good #friend? (minute 18.30)
Start, Sit, Cut: Sammy, Mo & Nate (minute 20.20)
Nardwuar Questions (minute 22)
Hotdogs at Talcott Mountain Collective (minute 24)
Attending Western Connecticut State University (minute 29)
Savage Pallet Projects (minute 32)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 34.20)
Omar suggests the series, Animal Kingdom (minute 39)
Upcoming Events (minute 41)
Special guest and owner of Maximum Beverage, Matt Whitney (minute 43)
Tequila High Noons (minute 47.40)
Happy Gilmore check presentation for $10, 872 to Friends of Feeney (minute 50)
Scottie Scheffler (minute 52.25)
Anejo Tequila (minute 55.40)
Eating Oysters (minute 58)
WeHa Whiskey Fest on Friday, October 4, 2024 (minute 1.00)
Special guest, Matt Heller (minute 1.07)
Mezcal (minute 1.09)
Christopher Oaxaca from Drink Mechanics (minute 1.11)
Great deals at Maximum Beverage (minute 1.13)
Closing remarks (minute 1.18)
Game - Famous Catchphrases (minute 1.22)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #108 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring The Honorable Dr. Miguel Cardona.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Dr. Cardona.
Dr. Cardona is The United States Secretary of Education.
We talked about:
Dr. Cardona’s most influential teachers (2.00)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great Secretary of Education (minute 4.30)
Dr. Cardona’s path to “Service to Community” started with his parents and family (minute 6.30)
Hector Cardona is a good #friend (7.30)
The title that he takes most pride in is “Papi” (minute 8.40)
Dr. Cardona’s drive and commitment to service (minute 10)
Closing remarks (minute 13.50)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #107 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Mike Mason.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Mike.
Mike is the President and CEO of the Special Olympics Connecticut.
We talked about:
Christy Miller is a good #friend (1.00)
Being President and CEO (minute 2.30)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 4.40)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great President/CEO (minute 5.20)
Beau Doherty (minute 7)
Unified Sports (minute 8.30)
Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 10.20)
Mike’s three sons volunteer or “voluntold” (minute 19)
Bozzutos (minute 22)
Dream Ride on August 25-27 (minute 24)
Chloe Roberts (minute 26.40)
Unified Skiing Program (minute (minute 28.40)
Sponsors for Special Olympics Connecticut (minute 30)
Renee DiNino is a great #friend! (minute 34)
WWE and The Big Show (minute 36.20)
Bob Maxon (minute 37.40)
Connecticut has the most "Unified Champion" Banners in the country (minute 40)
The Torch Run (minute 42)
Special Olympics is the largest provider for healthcare screenings in the world (minute 44)
Strong Minds, Special Smiles & Opening Eyes (minute 46)
Hartford Yard Goats (minute 52)
The Summer Games (minute 53.20)
Southern Connecticut State University (minute 56)
Mike’s favorite teacher (minute 58.30)
Hillside School in Naugatuck is in the Guinness Book of World Records (minute 1.00)
The Naugatuck Memorial Day Parade (minute 1.03)
Ella Niski and the Naugatuck VFW (minute 1.05)
Dave Portnoy visited John’s Pizza in Naugatuck (minute 1.07)
Closing remarks (minute 1.10)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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 Hartford Girls Softball (minute 11.30)
Conor’s favorite teacher (minute 14.40)
Thai blocked Feeney from catching a tee shirt (minute 20)
Jeff Dooley is a great guy! (minute 22)
Rob Parenti’s first pitch at The “Friends of Nicholas” Yard Goats game (minute 23)
Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 26.40)
Donovan Clingan at the Victory Parade (minute 31)
Gender reveal for Conor from the UConn Student Athletes (minute 33)
Conor’s championship ring (minute 34.40 )
Third Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament on September 14, 2024 (minute 36.50)
City Steam (minute 37.40)
Sea Tea Improv (minute 38.50)
Conor’s favorite cheesesteak is from Ishkabibbles (minute 45.30)
Hosting the NCAA Elite Eight games in Los Angeles (minute 49)
Conor’s favorite pizzas: Chicken Bacon Ranch and Buffalo Chicken (minute 51)
Calling out Mr. Hot Balls about pizza (minute 52)
Hosting ESPN Gameday at Storrs (minute 54)
Conor’s favorite restaurant, The Charles (minute 55)
Congratulations to my #friend, Kyle for earning the “People of Purpose” award and choosing to donate to Friends of Feeney (minute 56)
Feeney’s story about Mickey Mantle (minute 58)
Surprise guest, Mason (minute 1.02)
Crazy Questions (minute 1.03)
Conor is a mathematician! (minute 1.11)
Fun facts (minute 1.12)
Martin Rosol’s kielbasa (minute 1.14)
Swag time (minute 1.15)
Podcast Sponsors:
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Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 18.40)“Don’t Quit” shirt by WeShine worn by Feeney (minute 21)How is Deepak a good #friend? (minute 22.30)Karate workouts (minute 24)Crazy Questions (minute 25)The Flying Kick vs Roundhouse Kick (minute 29)Biplav’s favorite super power (minute 32)Enjoying a good meal from Taste of India (minute 33)Special thanks to Hayden (@haydess) for recording this podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #104 of #FeeneyDJsWithFriends featuring Joe Orsini.It was great to talk and “spin records” with my #friend, DJ Joey O! Joe is a sales rep for Lawson’s and a DJ! @JoeyO860 on Instagram We talked about:Mister Rogers theme mixed with Wu-Tang Clan (minute 1)20 years in the beer industry (minute 4)Podcast sponsors (minute 6)Joe sells beer to Parkville Market (minute 7)DJing and 90s Hip-Hop (minute 8.30)Frank the Tank fundraiser (minute 9.30)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good Sales Rep (minute 10.30)Connecticut Brewers’ Guild (minute 12)Lawson’s exclusive beer tasting (minute 15)Lawson’s in Vermont (minute 16)WATERBURY!! (minute 19)Sacred Heart High School (minute 20.30)Did Ryan Kunkel catch the football? (minute 23)Stories about Manny Velez (minute 25)Always a good time with Bibi Velez (minute 28)6th podcast guest from Waterbury (minute 30)Frankie’s Hotdogs (minute 34)Joe’s favorite restaurant, San Marino (minute 35)Joe’s four dinner guests (minute 40)Paulie T (minute 43)Who and what inspired you to become a DJ? (minute 45)What makes DJ Jorge a good #friend? (minute 49)DJing: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 53)DJ Joey O performs at the Groggy Frog on the first Friday of every month (minute 57)“Beat Matching” (minute 59)Favorite rappers (minute 1.03)Jam Master Jay’s rider for when he played at the Brickyard (minute 1.04)Jay Leander is a good #friend (minute 1.06)Jen Leander is a great reading interventionist (minute 1.08)Cheers with Lawson’s Maple Tripple (minute 1.10)Surviving the shooting at Hartford Distributors on August 3, 2010 (minute 1.11)Two-time Tailgate Champion at UConn football games (minute 1.19)Closing remarks (minute 1.22)Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.comThe Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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 at GOLFTEC.
860-222-2299
We 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)
The Third Annual Friends of Feeney Charity Golf Tournament (minute 10.30)
Mark Moriarty, CEO of First Tee Connecticut (minute 11.30)
Golf Lessons: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 13)
Earning a degree from the Professional Golf Management Program at FSU (minute 16)
Good qualities of Dave’s Mom and Dad (minute 21)
100th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park (minute 23)
102nd Podcast was a Hotdog Competition at Parkville Market (minute 25)
Earning 2nd place for our float during the Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade (minute 27)
Thanks again to RiseUp Mural and Pink Flamingo for their support (minute 29)
Dave’s favorite restaurant, Treva and his 4 dinner guests (minute 31)
Sit, Start, Bench: FSU, Celtics , Patriots (minute 36)
The Fosbury Flop (minute 41)
The book, “The Inner Game of Tennis” (minute 44)
The six coaches at GOLFTEC (minute 50)
Words from Dave’s Dad, Bill (minute 52)
Feeney’s 10 minute coaching lesson from Coach Dave using OptiMotion Technology (minute 53)
Click this link below to register for the Third Annual Friends of Feeney Charity Golf Tournament:
https://events.golfstatus.com/event/3rd-annual-friends-of-feeney-golf-tournament/details/registration-details
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Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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Check out episode #102 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Frank Fleming at The #BeAGoodFriend Hot Dog Competition at Parkville Market.
It was great to talk, walk, eat hot dogs and raise some money with my #friend, Frank the Tank!
Frank helped Friends of Feeney raise just over $3000! It was a fantastic fundraiser thanks to Martin Rosol's Meats, Parkville Market and Barstool Sports.
Check out:
What makes Jenks a good #friend? (minute 1)
Frank’s Ranking Board (minute 2.35)
FeeneyWalks + #FrankWalks (minute 4)
Hot Dog Competition rules (minute 4.30)
“The Daddy” from Fowl Play (minute 5.10)
“Hot Dog Onigiri” from Hartford Poke Co. (minute 6.20)
“The Grilled Cheese Glizzy” from Meltdown (minute 6.44)
“The TMKT Dog” from Taiwanese Night Market (minute 7.50)
Frank sings “The New Jersey Transit Blues” (minute 8.25)
“Mofongo Mayhem” from Mofongo (minute 9.31)
Victor Gonzalez from NBT Bank (minute 10.40)
Carlos Mouta from Parkville Market (minute 10.50)
Third Place goes to Piri Piri Q (minute 11.24)
Second Place goes to Meltdown (minute 11.45)
First Places goes to Mercado 27 (minute 12.20)
Teddy from Martin Rosol’s Meats (minute 12.40)
Tank Cooks custom made flag by Savage Pallet Projects (minute 13)
Closing remarks from Feeney (minute 13.20)
Check out the Facebook Photo Album from this event:
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BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #101 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rinku Shrestha.
It was great to talk with my #friend, Rinku Shrestha.
Rinku is the owner of South Main Wine and Spirits and president of the Rachit Foundation.
We talked about:
Rinku donated his liver to his son, Rachit (minute 1)
How the Rachit Foundation started (minute 6)
April is Donate Life Month (minute 9)
Culture Fest at Wolcott Elementary School (minute 10)
Rehearsing at the Foxon Library (minute 12.50)
Rachit Foundation’s mission and website (minute 15.40)
Rachit Foundation poster (minute 19)
Coaching Travel Soccer (minute 21)
Rinku’s favorite sport, cricket (minute 23)
Attending Military School (minute 27)
Podcast sponsors (minute 32)
Upcoming events (minute 34)
Nepal flag (minute 36)
Nepali hat and knife, Khukuri (minute 38)
Rachit Foundation brochure (minute 40)
Liver transplant surgery and showing off the scar (minute 45)
Rinku was a design engineer and phlebotomist (minute 49)
Mayor Shari Cantor is a good #friend (minute 55)
South Main Wine and Spirits (minute 57)
Donating to the March of Vines event hosted by The Rotary Club (1.00)
Performing on WHCi (minute 1.09)
Powerful moment with his doctor before his liver transplant surgery (minute 1.12)
“Yale Hospital my temple. It is my heaven!” - Rinku (minute 1.15)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.20)
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Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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? (minute 1.10)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great actor (minute 1.18)Who do you like better, Jon Voight or Marlon Brando? (minute 1.20)Directing the movie, Joe the King (minute 1.26)Movies: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 1.32)“SAY WHAT AGAIN!” (minute 1.34)John Decker donates $500 to fulfill his promise after winning JCC Basketball League (minute 1.36)Dr. Tracey Wilson hosts West Hartford Trivia (minute 1.41)The Park Road Association Team: Tracy and Johnny (minute 1.42)The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Team: Kate and Chris (minute 1.43)Group photo of past podcast guests (minute 2.00)“You’ve Got a Friend” Group sing along led by Latanya Farrell and Friends Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.comThe Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
Extra special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor: French Cleaners - www.thefrenchcleaner.com
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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)
The Queen of Summer Concerts (minute 20)
Confirm or Deny: Does the set list get thrown out of the window during a show? (minute 22)
Scott Wattel aka “Shunky” (minute 24)
Photos of Hugo’s Eagle Scout project (minute 25)
French Fries (minute 26)
Singing Performances: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 28)
What makes Scott a good #friend? (minute 38)
The rest of the band: Dave, Mike, & Jason (minute 40)
Ladybugs (minute 43)
Scott Haney (minute 45)
Winning CT Star Search (minute 47)
Becoming friends with Javier Colon while at University of Hartford (minute 51)
100th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park (minute 55)
Latanya sings “New York” by Alicia Keys (minute 57)
Upcoming singing events (minute 59)
Feeney’s go-to wedding dance move (minute 1.01)
Latanya’s favorite restaurant, Portobello (minute 1.03)
James Lipton’s questions (minute 1.05)
Latanya’s 4 dinner guests (minute 1.08)
Cait Cait’s handmade necklaces gift for Latanya (minute 1.11)
Recommendations (minute 1.13)
Latanya’s favorite teachers (minute 1.15)
Latanya shows off her new #FriendsOfFeeney swag (minute 1.20)
Surprise guest, Rory (minute 1.23)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.25)
Closing remarks (minute 1.34)
Hot Ones Last Dab with Da Bomb (minute 1.35)
Singing at minutes: 2, 20, 29, 48, 54, 57, 1.27
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #98 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Tom Pincince. It was great to talk with my #friend, Tom Pincince!Tom Pincince is the Athletic Director of Central Connecticut State University and the proud father of three daughters! We talked about:Being a “Rhode Island” Guy (minute 2)The Pincince Brothers (minute 4)Being a Girl Dad (minute 6.30)JCC Basketball (minute 10)Pickleball (minute 12)Video of Tom’s behind the back trick shots from half-court (minute 17)Being the Athletic Director at CCSU (minute 18)Midday field trip for a women’s basketball game (minute 23)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great athletic director (minute 25)Famous CCSU alumni (minute 30)Starting out as a Sports Information Director (minute 32)Dave from Fresh Ink (minute 38)What makes Jeff Dooley a good #friend? (minute 40)Tom recommends the podcasts: Smartless and New Heights (minute 44)Surprise guest, Juri from West Hartford Lock (minute 45)Doing chin ups (minute 48)Safe Grad Fundraisers at Luna Pizza (minute 49)Tom’s favorite restaurant, Beachland Tavern and 4 dinner guests (minute 50)Internet Safety Talks (minute 57)Public Speaking (minute 1.07)Speak Up (minute 1.11)CCSU Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 1.13)Our favorite TED Talks (minute 1.19)National Compliment Day (minute 1.26)“Ya Know” counter pops up on screen (minute 1.29)100th Podcast at Playhouse on Park (minute 1.33)Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.comThe Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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BeAGoodFriend and check out Episode #97: Friends of Steve.
This heartfelt and special edition of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends is filled with love, reflections, and the spirit of friendship that defined Steve Famiglietti's remarkable journey.
It was so great to come together to celebrate the life, memories and positive impact of Steve with so many #friends:
Katie Hanley (minute 1)
Jeff Fresier (minute 6)
Chris Eastwood (minute 12)
Mark Hedrick (minute 16.20)
Janet Goldberg (minute 20)
Stacie Chung (minute 25)
Rob Parenti (minute 34.30)
Nicole Feeney & Stephen Deltatto (minute 40)
Adam Kosakowski (minute 55)
Leigh-Ann Hammond (minute 1.06)
Podcast mentions:
Episode #8: Feeney Talks with Steve Famiglietti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRZR1fVHsgc
Episode #92: Feeney Talks with Katie Hanley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV4V3Z-OHAQ
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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 #friend? (minute 11.40)
Games called: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 13)
Jeff got called up to the MLB to call Rockies at Phillies in April (minute 15)
Aaron Hicks story (minute 18)
The importance of pronouncing someone’s name correctly (minute 20)
Friends of Nicholas fundraiser events at Yard Goats game (minute 24)
Rob Parenti (minute 26)
Be A Goat Friend tee shirts (minute 28)
1996 Year in Music (minute 30)
In 2001, Michael Cuddyer saved Brad Thomas’ life (minute 33)
Big Papi aka David Ortiz (minute 36)
Feeney’s first pitch and “webgem” (minute 41)
Jeff’s story as a ball boy (minute 44)
What make Tim Restall a good #friend? (minute 46)
Beautiful shot of the baseball field lit up with lights (minute 50)
Jeff’s favorite baseball movies (minute 54)
Advice someone who wants to pursue broadcasting (minute 59)
Tom Baxter got called up to the Seattle Mariners (minute 1.01)
Jeff’s favorite teacher and ballpark (minute 1.03)
The power of a handwritten note (minute 1.07)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.09)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.14)
Podcast links:
BeAGoodFriend Winter Hat on Square App - https://square.link/u/4c5qVOBu
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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)
Cross Culture Kombucha (minute 23)
Custom made Float41 Mugs from Aunt Mary (minute 29)
Infrared Sauna (minute 31)
Contrast Therapy (minute 33)
Floats: FIrst, Last, Best Worst (minute 39)
Numbers Game (minute 47)
1995 Year in Music (music 50)
How to Plunge (minute 53)
Feeney’s Birthday (minute 55)
Birthday Cards from Students (minute 59)
Birthday Dinner at Bricco’s (minute 1.04)
Plunge Expectations (minute 1.06)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.08)
100th Podcast Celebration on February 12th at Playhouse on Park (minute 1.10)
Feeney’s Birthday Plunge (minute 1.12)
Podcast links:
Cross Cut Kombucha - https://crossculturekombucha.com/
BeAGoodFriend Trucker Hat on Square App - https://square.link/u/K1617t4g
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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)
Ben Fuchs from Fuchs Financial (minute 15)
Hartford’s Finest from Cystic Fibrosis (minute 20)
1994 Year in Music (minute 22)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 28)
Behind the Brand with DirectLine Media episode #28 (minute 30)
Hot Sauces from Tevin (minute 32)
Naima from The Craft (minute 37)
Sarah from Float Forty-One (minute 41)
Eric’s favorite restaurant, Beachland Tavern with 4 dinner guests (minute 47)
Toy Drive Box created by Fletcher (minute 51)
Lily and The Egg by Jake Werblow read aloud (minute 53)
National Alliance on Mental Illness with Paul Brainerd (minute 59)
The Noah Webster House (minute 1.02)
What makes Amy Boulton a good #friend? (minute 1.07)
Matt Banever from Bards (episode #6) (minute 1.10)
Cody from WeHa Brewing and Roasting (minute 1.14)
Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 1.16)
Hot One - Last dab with Da Bomb (minute 1.19)
West Hartford Chamber of Commerce hat (minute 1.27)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.18)
Podcast links:
Behind the Brand with Eric Bergenn - Episode #28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xO6KvKlIL8
NAMI: https://namict.org/about-nami-connecticut/our-staff/
The Craft LLC: https://thecraftexperience.store/
Float Forty-One: https://www.float41.com/
Feeney Talks with Matt Banever episode #6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypYD9iuR_8
Feeney Talks with Chris Clarke episode #32: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4kJIuiXNc0
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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)
100th Podcast Celebration on February 12th (minute 17.30)
Prep School or Conard? (minute 21)
Carrot Sticks (minute 25)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good basketball player (minute 27)
Hots Ones gift for Tevin (minute 29)
Baked Potato Pizza from Luna (minute 31)
Coach Leghorn (minute 33)
Coach David Horowitz (minute 35)
Kenny Mayne (minute 37)
Commitment Edits (minute 39)
Keep the Vision (minute 41)
Riley’s girlfriend, Sarah (minute 43)
Fritz Photos (minute 45)
Basketball Games: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 49)
Breaking the all-time scoring record at Conard (minute 56)
Coach John Decker (minute 1.02)
Autographed Photos (minute 1.07)
Hot One - Last dab with Da Bomb (minute 1.09)
Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 1.11)
Riley‘s mom cuts his hair (minute 1.16)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.18)
Podcast links:
Episode #22: Feeney Talks with Thai, Scott and Andy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtKx-_Ajt5c
Episode #38: Feeney Talks with Kenny Mayne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10NP2a6jS2M
Episode #65: Feeney Talks with John Decker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwN2EhQbf5g
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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 Princess? (minute 20)
WWF / WWE (minute 24)
Katie’s favorite restaurant, Bombay Olive (minute 26)
Katie’s four dinner guests: Conan O’Brien, Oprah Winfrey, Bob Dylan and her grandfather (minute 28)
Wings from Luna Pizza (minute 33)
Brigid and Brigette (minute 36)
Katie’s favorite teacher (minute 40)
French Cleaners (minute 43)
Mister Rogers (minute 45)
Steve Familglietti (minute 48)
Steve on podcast #8 (minute 50)
Steve was a Blindness Services Manager (minute 55)
Panera Bread fundraiser for Steve on January 8th, his birthday (minute 1.02)
Steve was a storm chaser (minute 1.06)
Hot One - Last dab with Da Bomb (minute 1.08)
Gen Z slang (minute 1.10)
Closing remarks (minute 1.16)
Podcast links:
Jewish Family Services: www.jfshartford.org
Episode #8: Feeney Talks with Steve Familglietti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRZR1fVHsgc
French Cleaners: www.thefrenchcleaner.com
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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 Stain Challenge for French Cleaners (minute 20)
Round 3: Pink Elephant - Breast Cancer Awareness (minute 21.30)
Jill Monson - Bishop is a good #friend! (minute 24)
Round 4: Crazy Caribbean Hot Sauce - Fact or Fiction (minute 32)
Feeney recommends Tangiers International Market (minute 40)
Avi recommends Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant (minute 41)
Shout out for the Board of Directors for Friends of Feeney (minute 43)
Jorge recommends Bad Bunny, Donut Crazy and Cora Cora (minute 45)
Round 5: Da Bomb - Thank-yous and photos (minute 48)
Awards Night at Hartford Yard Goats stadium (minute 56)
Jake “The Snake” Roberts (minute 59)
Jorge’s favorite teacher (minute 1.03)
Declan’s favorite teacher (minute 1.05)
Avi’s favorite teacher (minute 1.07)
Final Round: The End Hot Sauce (minute 1.09)
Spicy Things: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 1.11)
“Look at the camera!” - Hot Ones Ending (minute 1.12)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #90 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Keith Griffin.
It was great to talk with my good #friend, Keith Griffin.
Keith is a writer, photographer and Deacon.
We talked about:
PTLI inspired Keith to become a Deacon (minute 1)
Deacon Bob Hilliard (minute 3.20)
Vestments worn by Deacons (minute 7)
Podcasting on location at Keating Agency Insurance (minute 10)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Deacon (minute 12.30)
SpeakUP (minute 15.30)
Homilies: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 16.30)
A blessing for the podcast (minute 20)
The book of blessings (minute 24.30)
Holy Water (minute 27)
Award Winning Podcast, thanks to James Mark (minute 33)
Becoming a Deacon (minute 34.30)
Mashed potato pizza from Luna Pizza (minute 42)
BeAGoodFriend Pizza Special at Luna Pizza (minute 44)
Nardwuar questions (minute 46)
Paella (minute 50)
Our newest podcast sponsor, Parkville Management (minute 52)
Keith’s two dogs (minute 56)
Best thing to ever happen to Keith at a bowling Alley (minute 58)
Keith’s favorite movie, Babe (minute 1.00)
Selfie with Anthony Anderson (minute 1.04)
Keith gets a new car every week (minute 1.07)
Lamborghini (minute 1.09)
Ukraine 2 WeHa Fundraiser (minute 1.14)
Another podcast sponsor, Peoples Bank (minute 1.16)
What makes Manoli a good #friend? (minute 1.18)
Uncle Neil (minute 1.21)
Drink Mechanics (minute 1.23)
Johnny from Effie’s Place (minute 1.26)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.29)
Closing remarks (minute 1.40)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #89 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Shawna Macsuga.
It was great to talk and workout with my #friend, Shawna Macsuga!
Shawna is a Fitness Trainer and Sales Rep for Herbalife Nutrition.
We talked about:
The Shark (minute 1)
Waffle Wednesday (minute 3)
Molly Lerner (minute 5)
Victoria from ESPN (minute 6)
What makes Ashley a good friend? (minute 7.30)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great Health and Wellness Coach (minute 10)
Coaching: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 13)
Fit Camps (minute 16)
Shawna’s favorite restaurant, Chopt (minute 18)
Float 41 (minute 19.20)
4 dinner guests, Mom, Beyonce, Barack and Michelle Obama (minute 21)
Shawna’s favorite teacher (minute 25)
Workout songs or podcasts (minute 27)
Cardio or weights (minute 30)
Workout movie and books (minute 34)
Special teas and stickers (minute 38)
Herbalife Nutrition (minute 40)
Mortenson’s Ice Cream (minute 43)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 45)
The Frank White Experience at New Park Brewery (minute 51)
Workout with special guests, Anna and Gabby (minute 56)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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)
The world famous donkey, Sharpie (minute 12)
Keith does archery with Laura (minute 14)
Friends at the stream (minute 16)
FinnFriday (minute 17)
Tie-dye with Kelley (minute 18)
Keith’s favorite teachers (minute 19)
Johnny’s Jog (minute 25)
St. Patrick’s Day Parade (minute 26)
What makes Rachel Piscitelli a good friend? (minute 27)
Clay pottery in the Art Barn with Vivian (minute 30)
Sit and chat with Keith (minute 37)
Making an Impact: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 41)
Rachel Webster (minute 43)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 49)
Generous donation from Lux and Bond (minute 53)
Feeney jumps off the diving board into the pool (minute 55)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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, Worst (minute 12)
Keith Griffin is a great shark! (minute 16)
The WeHa Shark bought a lot of Girl Scout cookies (minute 19)
The WeHa Shark’s favorite comedians (minutes 21)
WeHa Enemies and Distant Cousins Scavenger Hunts (minute 24)
The WeHa Shark’s favorite restaurant (minute 30)
4 Dinner Guests for Dinner (minute 36)
The WeHa Shark’s favorite teacher (minute 38)
2nd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 39)
How “Doro” got their name (minute 43)
Why doesn’t Effie’s Place have Ranch dressing? (minute 45)
The movie, Jaws (minute 49)
Top Gun for Nintendo (minute 52)
Feeney was a Finalist for Teacher of the Year (minute 55)
Feeney’s sister and brother in Cape Cod (minute 57)
The WeHa Shark’s favorite donut (minute 1.00)
The most “instagrammable” food in The Center is the roasted cauliflower at Zohara (minute 1.08)
The Sound of Freedom movie (minute 1.09)
Enter to win “Dinner with The WeHa Shark” (minute 1.15)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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” (minute 4.50)
Ogham with Colleen Conway (podcast guest #67) (minute 20)
Mark’s favorite restaurant, Close Harbour Seafood (minute 22)
“Pog Mo Thoin” (minute 25)
Ireland (minute 29)
Going to school in Ireland (minute 32)
Guinness (minute 35)
2nd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 37)
10th Annual WeHa Whiskey Fest (minute 39)
More podcast sponsors (minute 41)
Johnny’s Jog (minute 43)
Mark reminiscences about his Mom (minute 45)
James Taylor (minute 49)
Borus/Gahan’s in Waterbury (minute 50)
Sully’s Shamrock (minute 53)
Feeney’s old tee shirt collection (minute 56)
Mark’s favorite donut is Neil’s Donuts (1.00)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.04)
Colleen shares a story about Mark (minute 1.11)
“Finish the Lyrics” Game (minute 1.14)
Recommendations (minute 1.21)
Mark James’ Playlist:
“Star of County Down” (minute 1.26)
“The Moonshine” (minute 1.29)
“Whiskey in a Jar” (minute 1.31)
“The Wild Rover” (minute 1.34)
Podcast Links:
https://thekerryboys.com
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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 Haven (minute 15)
SCSU in New Haven (minute 17)
Podcast sponsors (minute 19)
Maria’s favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 23)
Tedeschi Trucks Band (minute 27)
Concerts: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 29)
Cat Stevens (minute 35)
SPAC (minute 38)
Mel Makes Treats (minute 42)
Luna Meatballs and Vodka Sauce Time! (minute 43)
Maria will donate some proceeds of sauce sales to Friends of Feeney (minute 48)
Fourth Friday Lunches at Luna Pizza - West Hartford Chamber of Commerce event (minute 51)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 54)
iPhone Photos Search Trick (minute 58)
“Do you know the Chamber Member?” Game (minute 1.06)
Recommendations (minute 1.11)
Letters from Mayor Cantor and more (minute 1.13)
A fish named Mr. Feeney (minute 1.16)
Maria’s favorite teacher (minute 1.18)
Feeney’s favorite teacher, Mrs. Jarrell (minute 1.21)
Feeney got beat up by guy with no arms and no legs (minute 1.23)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.26)
Special guest, Len Diana (podcast guest #17) (minute 1.26)
Podcast Links:
Maria Rose Authentic Italian Vodka Sauce
https://mariaroseauthenticitalian-6132.myshopify.com/
Speak Up - Stubbs (Power)
https://youtu.be/f0fm-Gcbz6g
Speak UP - Mrs. Jarrell
https://youtu.be/H-G0pbj8mbI
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
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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)
Goodwin Park Golf Course & Ron Victor (minute 15)
2nd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 20)
Goodwin Park Golf Course was an airfield during WWI (minute 22)
The odds of hitting a hole in one during a golf (minute 24)
Golfing: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 27)
Luna Meatballs! (minute 31)
What’s your “personal par”? (minute 33)
Thank you to Dave from DirectLine (minute 36)
Special guest, PJ Foley - “Friends of Foley” (minute 41)
Mark’s favorite restaurants Harry’s Pizza and Anthony Jacks (minute 44)
Hot Ones: The Golf Trivia (minute 50)
Round 1: The British Open (minute 55)
Round 2: Golf Designers (minute 58)
Recommendations (minute 1.06)
What makes Chrissy Miller a good #friend? (minute 1.11)
The movie “Air” (minute 1.15)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 1.18)
The acronym, “C.R.J.R.S.C.H.I.P.” (minute 1.20)
The 12 golf movies (minute 1.22)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
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 questions (minute 20) Feeney’s favorite podcasts: Swindled, JRE & Fantasy Footballers (minute 23) Feeney’s podcast highlight was interviewing Kenny Mayne (minute 26) Feeney’s idol is Mister Rogers (minute 30) Luna’s meatballs vs Bella’s Mom’s meatballs (minute 35) Bella’s favorite restaurant, Frida Mexican Cuisine (minute 39) Being the 2023 Clover Club Charity from Johnny’s Jog (minute 42) Thanks to our newest podcast sponsor, Peoples Bank (minute 44) What makes Adama a good #friend? (minute 46) Bella’s favorite teachers (minute 49) Friends of Nicholas event at the Hartford Yard Goats (minute 51) Erin from The Fix IV Therapy (minute 54) Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 57) Recommendations (minute 1.03) Thank you to The Exchange Club of West Hartford (minute 1.06) Trivia Game (minute 1.08) Closing Remarks (minute 1.11)
Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #82 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Tim Conaway.
It was great to sit down, talk and eat with my #friend, Tim.
Tim runs the nonprofit organization, Training and Motivation Center. (www.trainingandmotivation.org)
We talked about:
Training and Motivation Center (minute 1)
The #82 (minute 2)
Being incarcerated (minute 3:10)
What makes Torrence a good #friend? (minute 5)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 6.10)
DirectLine Media custom-made sneakers (minute 8.30)
Podcast sponsors (minute 9:30)
3 Keys to run Training and Motivation Center (minute 10.40)
TMC Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 19)
Favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 22)
Special guests, Larry and Seth (minute 24)
“Name the Year” Game (minute 25)
Luna Pizza Food TIme: meatballs, chicken wings and pizza (minute 29)
Dave from DirectLine Media (minute 32)
“Name the Year” Game continues… (minute 36)
Special guest contestant, Brady (minute 41)
Start, Sit, Cut: Gugs, Jimmy and Chino (minute 47)
Tony B from Island Wide Realty (minute 48)
Collaborating with Dr. Henry Lee (minute 50)
Closing remarks (minute 53)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #81 of FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Xavier Santiago.
It was great to sit down, talk and eat with my #friend, Xavier.
Xavier is an award-winning chef!
We talked about:
Inspired to cook by his grandmother (minute 2)
Podcast sponsors (minute 7)
3 Keys to being a great chef (minute 9)
Being an award-winning chef (minute 11.50)
Winning the cooking show, Chopped (minute 16)
How to cook Chicken Pimentos (minute 22)
Restaurant recommendations (minute 25)
Where is the best Paella (minute 30)
Favorite restaurants, Shell & Bones and Bricco (minute 34)
Cooking competition and loser got a hotdog tattoo (minute 41)
Tattoos: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 44)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 48)
Best chicken wings (minute 56)
Cooking for Bill Bellamy (minute 1.01)
“Cancel Brunch” (minute 1.12)
The #BeAGoodFriend motto (minute 1.14)
Eating Oreo pancakes (minute 1.17)
Champagne celebration (minute 1.22)
Eating potato nachos (minute 1.29)
Drink Champs Podcast (minute 1.32)
Bad Bunny (minute 1.36)
Wu-Tang and Nas (minute 1.40)
Dante from Zephyrs (minute 1.43)
Brunch and beats (minute 1.46)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
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 baseball card collection (minute 41) Commissioner of the Arts (minute 48) The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce (minute 54) The Blue Back Square project in 2004 (minute 58) The West Hartford Library (1.01) The History of Hamilton Heights (minute 1.03) The Pope visited West Hartford (minute 1.07) Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.10) Amtrack (1.12) Closing Remarks (minute 1.14)
Links from podcast: Coursey and Company - www.courseyco.com Friends of Feeney Second Annual Golf Charity Event on Saturday, September 9, 2023: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/3d4b6ab8-2c21-44b9-9157-14551441c3da/details/registration-details
Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
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 in Middletown (minute 10.30)
3 Keys to become the Big Brother of the Year (minute 12)
Reggie, episode #2 (minute 14)
Mike’s Favorite restaurant, Harvest (minute 15.30)
Wizard of Oz & Pink Floyd (minute 18.40)
Being a Public Defender for 33 years (minute 23)
The Innocence Project (minute 26)
Mike’s favorite teacher (minute 28)
The Date Game (minute 31)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 39)
The Adventure Challenge (minute 45)
Recommendations (minute 46.30)
Closing Remarks (minute 49)
Links from podcast:
The Adventure Challenge - www.theadventurechallenge.com
Mount Southington - https://www.mountsouthington.com
Story City Troupe - https://www.facebook.com/storycitytroupe/
Friends of Feeney Second Annual Golf Charity Event on Saturday, September 9, 2023: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/3d4b6ab8-2c21-44b9-9157-14551441c3da/details/registration-details
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
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)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 9.40)
Donut Crazy tasting (minute 10.20)
Rachel’s Favorite restaurant, bNapoli Italian (minute 15)
Dice Game (minute 18.20)
Keith McGilvery (minute 22)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 23.40)
Socks from Sockstarz (minute 28)
Amy from Lyon's Auto (minute 29.50)
Spending a week at Tommy’s Place (minute 31.48
3 Keys to being a great sister (minute 36)
Rachel’s favorite teacher (minute 37.50)
FriendsOfFeeney Second Annual Golf Charity Event (minute 41)
FoF Swag giveaway (minute 43)
Bikes on Main in Wethersfield (minute 45)
GoFundMe for Rachel (minute 47.50)
Finish the Song Game with Mom (minute 48.40)
Lobster rolls at Lobster Tales (minute 55)
“So long, Farewell” sung by Rachel (minute 58)
Links from podcast:
GoFundMe for Rachel: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-team-rachel-as-she-fights-ewings-sarcoma
Tommy’s Place: https://tommysplace.org
Friends of Feeney Second Annual Golf Charity Event on Saturday, September 9, 2023: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/3d4b6ab8-2c21-44b9-9157-14551441c3da/details/registration-details
Rachel on Fox61:
https://www.fox61.com/video/news/local/morning-show/team-rachel-community-rallies-around-wethersfield-girl-during-her-fight-with-cancer/520-bde821dc-03e5-4665-a187-505b02babf5e
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
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 22)
Friends of Feeney magnets and hats (minute 24)
“Where will you be in one year?” (minute 28)
Dice Game (minute 33)
Family (minute 37)
Daily Routine (minute 42)
Favorite Snacks (minute 44)
Teacher of the Year Finalist (minute 48)
Krys’ Favorite Restaurant and 4 Dinner Guests (minute 50.40)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 53)
Recommendations (minute 55.30)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 58)
Charlie Hilborn, special guest (minute 1.01)
Closing remarks (minute 1.09)
Krys on the news: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/neighborhood-health-team-uses-refurbished-ambulance-to-make-care-mobile/3003335/
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
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 (minute 10.30)
Colonel Nieves (minute 20)
Feeney gets in trouble (minute 24)
Fix IV Feeney (minute 26)
Bosnia with D Locke (minute 28)
Christine’s favorite restaurant, Salsa (minute 30)
State Trooper Calls: Best , Worst, First, Last (minute 39)
The State Trooper uniform (minute 44)
Sandy Hook (minute 47)
Luna Pizza Taste Tasting (minute 51)
Friends Of Feeney (minute 53)
Hartford Wolfpack game (minute 1.02)
Rachel Lutzker (minute 1.06)
Being a hockey mom (minute 1.10)
Christine’s Favorite Teacher (minute 1.12)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.14)
Wooden nickels from GastroPark (minute 1.16)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support
BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #75 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Alberto Cortes. It was great to sit down and talk with Al Cortes. Al is a realtor, town councilor, and retired correction officer. We talked about:Podcast sponsors (minute 1)The #75 (minute 2.30)The West Hartford United Methodist Church (minute 4)Being a corrections officer (minute 10)Being a realtor for Berkshire Real Estate (minute 15)Chair of the Greater Hartford Autism Speaks Walk (minute 19)The West Hartford Civilian Police Review Board (minute 24.30)West Hartford Republican Town Council (minute 26)Being a father of two boys (minute 31)The Connecticut Army National Guard (minute 34)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great realtor (minute 38)Al’s favorite restaurant, Bricco (minute 42)Chicken wing tasting from Luna Pizza (minute 45)Deadly dozen challenge at Sliders (minute 51)Al’s favorite teacher (minute 55)Recommendations (minute 58)Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.00)Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.comThe Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGastoPark - www.thegastropark.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
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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 vs Trinity Catholic Championship at UConn (minute 12)
Jordan Booker (minute 15.30)
Jason Robinson (minute 16.40
Tootie Zimmerman (minute 17.50)
Ant’s basketball journey (minute 18.40)
Inducted in the Hall of Fame at LMU (minute 21)
Guarding Dame Lillard while at Weber State (minute 26)
Feeney’s JCC over 30 Championship (minute 30.50)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a nonprofit president (minute 34)
Basketball Events: First, Last, Best , Worst (minute 39)
Favorite restaurant (minute 45)
Being a vegetarian (minute 48)
4 dinner guests (minute 53)
Ant’s favorite teacher (minute 56.30)Marsha’s from WHFD Questions (minute 58)
Waterbury Slime Time from Drink Champs (minute 1.03)
Why Ant grew out his hair (minute 1.05)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.11)
Basketball Card Collection (minute 1.13)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.17)
Marsha’s Outro (minute 19.30)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
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It 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 dollars (minute 45)Randy’s Pizza (minute 47)Carlos’ Favorite Teacher (minute 49)Property Purchases: First, Last, Best , Worst (minute 51)Family First (minute 54)Loomis Chaffee (minute 56)Feeney shaved his beard (minute 58)Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.00)Closing Remarks (minute 1.04)Marsha’s Outro (minute 1.06)Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.comThe Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGastoPark - www.thegastropark.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
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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)
Seedling pick up on April 22nd - Earth Day (minute 15.24 )
“Right tree, Right place.” - John Phillips, Tree Warden (minute 16)
Westmoor Park field trip and Education centers (minute 17)
North Central Conservation District in Bloomfield minute 18)
Elizabeth Park (minute 21)
Liz Pang owns Luna Tree Care (minute 22)
W.S. Merwin Poetry Laureate (minute 24)
Feeney’s tree named, Steve (minute 26)
Bill & Ted’s Favorite Tree, Black Tupelo Tree (minute 30)
Helen’s Favorite Trees - White Oak & Tula Poplar Tree (minute 34)
Trees at Sedgwick Middle School (minute 37)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 40)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being The West Hartford Tree Project (minute 41)
Books: Can You Hear the Tree Talking? & The Giving Tree (minute 48)
Recommendations (minute 53)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 55)
Marsha’s Podcast Outro (minute 59)
Links from Podcast:
West Hartford Tree Project - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070103132268
Connecticut’s Notable Trees - http://oak.conncoll.edu:8080/notabletrees/
North Central Conservation District - https://conservect.org/northcentral/
Luna Tree Care - https://www.facebook.com/Lunatreecare/
Westmoor Park - https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/leisure-services/westmoor-park
Elizabeth Park - https://www.elizabethparkct.org/
Friends of Fernridge Park, Inc. - https://www.facebook.com/friendsoffern/
Bringing Nature Home - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bring+nature+home&hvadid=174238217476&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9003237&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=992441132181355099&hvtargid=kwd-6875656661&hydadcr=22536_9636733&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_dasbendlj_e
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
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Matt 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 ManiFESTation (minute 16.50)
Art for Hope (minute 20)
MLK 39 (minute 24)
The Studio/The Art Club (minute 27.40)
The Community Exchange (minute 30)
RiseUP Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 33)
The Artist Game (minute 40)
Matt’s Favorite Teacher (minute 47)
Special Guest, Robert Garrey (minute 53)
Matt’s Favorite Restaurant, Salute and 4 Dinner Guests (minute 58)
Luna Pizza delivered by Marsha McCurdy Adell (minute 1.02)
Marsha’s Questions (minute 1.07)
Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 1.18)
Feeney’s beard matches his dog (minute 1.25)
Recommendations (minute 1.27)
@Dadshoes2 on Twitter (minute 1.30)
Corey Pane (minute 1.38)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.41)
Marsha’s Podcast Outro (minute 1.44)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu
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BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #70 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Alex MacDonald.
Alex MacDonald is the owner of Luna Pizza.
It was great to sit down, talk and make a pizza with Alex.
West Hartford: 860-233-1625
www.lunapizzawh.com/west-hartford/
We talked about:
One Bite Pizza Review (minute 2.00)
Podcast Sponsors (minute 4.50)
Skiing (minute 7.40)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to owning Luna Pizza (minute 9.20)
Alex’s Favorite Restaurant and 4 Dinner Guests(minute 12.30)
Marsha’s Questions (minute 17.20)
Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 22)
Funny Yankees Story (minute 25)
Yankee Game: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 28)
Favorite Teacher (minute 34)
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Honoree (minute 36)
Pizza Tasting (minute 38)
Daniele from Daswani (minute 41)
What makes Chris Flanagan a good #friend? (minute 44)
Questions (minute 46)
Recommendations (minute 50)
Behind the Scenes Pizza Making (minute 53)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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Marsha 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)
Living in West Hartford (minute 28)
Zoe’s letter (minute 31)
Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 34)
Certified BBQ Judge (minute 42)
Political Strategist (minute 44.40)
Golftec (minute 47)
Certified Sommelier (minute 49.20)
Wine Tasting (minute 54)
Marsha’s Favorite Restaurant and 4 Dinner Guests(minute 1.02)
Finish the Song (minute 1.20)
State Game (minute 1.28)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.30)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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Kate Farrar is the State Representative of the 20th District.
860-240-8585
kate.farrar@cga.ct.gov
It was great to sit down and talk with Kate.
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being good a State Rep (minute 2.30)
Diwali (minute 5.20)
Juneteenth (minute 7.15)
Kate’s Favorite Teacher (minute 9.35)
Chan is a volunteer firefighter (minute 17)
Toy Drive at Sockstarz (minute 21)
Connecticut Foodhshare (minute 22.44)
Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund (minute 24.20)
Regionalized School Bill (minute 25)
Gas Stoves Bill (minute 29)
Hunting Bill (minute 31)
16 Year Olds Voting Bill (minute 34)
Doro Marketplace (minute 40)
Hot Basil (minute 47)
Kate’s Favorite Restaurant (minute 49)
UConn or Syracuse? (minute 56)
Daisy’s Dazzled Creations (minute 1.05)
Westfield Bank (minute 1.06)
Dice Game (minute 1.07)
Waterbury! (minute 1.13)
Questions (minute 1.18)
Teaching (minute 1.23)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.25)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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Colleen Conway owns Ogham Art.
https://oghamart.com
It was great to sit down, talk and play “Friends of Jeopardy” with Colleen Conway.
We talked about:
Origin of Ogham Art (minute 2)
Visiting Ireland (minute 7.30)
The Ogham Alphabet (minute 10)
The Ogham Art website (minute 14)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being good at Ogham Art (minute 20.30)
Special guest, Matt from Maximum Beverage (minute 27)
Friends of Jeopardy (minute 36)
Special gift from Colleen (minute 1.23)
Sponsors for St. Patrick’s Day Parade (minute 1.28)
Johnny’s Jog for Charity (minute 1.30)
Ogham: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 1.36)
Colleen’s Favorite Teacher (minute 1.40)
Four Dinner Guests (minute 1.49)
Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 1.52)
Daisy’s Dazzled Creations (minute 1.56)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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DaJohn 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)
Javil “Jah” John (minute 12.30)
DaJohn's Favorite Teacher (minute 14)
Work Day: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 15.50)
Dress for Success Event (minute 20)
Sociology degrees (minute 22)
Daisy’s Dazzled Creations (minute 26)
Five Year Plan (minute 28)
Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 33)
Feeney met Jadakiss (minute 38)
Suggestions (minute 43)
Rock, Paper, Scissors for Hot Sauce (minute 48)
DaJohn’s Favorite Restaurant & 4 Dinner Guests (minute 53)
Losing his Father (minute 57)
Upcoming Events (minute 58.30)
JCC Basketball League (minute 1.00)
Closing Remarks (minute 1.02)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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John 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 by West Hartford Lock) to being a Financial Planning (minute 20.00)
The Stock Market (minute 22)
“Friends R Us” tees (minute 28)
Bird Game (minute 31)
Dice Game (minute 34)
Death and dying (minute 39)
Yard Goats fundraiser for The Parenti Family (minute 42)
Decker’s Favorite Restaurant (minute 48)
Being Senior Vice President (minute 53)
Running for Congress (minute 58)
Business for Downtown Hartford (minute 1.05)
Rapid Fire with Index Cards (minute 1.07)
Rapid Fire with Index Cards (minute 1.07)
Recommendations (minute 1.10)
Dumb and Dumber quotes (minute 1.14)
Elmwood Bakery (minute 1.17)
Decker’s BIG PROMISE (minute 1.19)
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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Rabbi 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)
Teaching: Middle School or High School? (minute 17)
A Betta Fish named, Mr. Feeney (minute 20.30)
Penpal writing with Rabbi (minute 22)
JCC Men’s Over 30 Basketball League (minute 25)
Honoree for The St. Patrick’s Day Parade (minute 30)
Why West Hartford? (minute 32.30)
The Bird Game (minute 36)
Classes: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 39)
Teaching about Death and Mourning (minute 42)
Speak Ups (minute 47)
Wearing a Kippah (minute 52.30)
Rabbi’s Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 56)
Trivia Game (minute 1.02)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.05)
Questions (minute 1.13)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
Solomon Schechter Day School - www.ssds-hartford.org
Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford - www.mandelljcc.org
Birthright Israel Foundation - birthrightisrael.foundation/donate_sem
Speak Up “The Stubb” - www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0fm-Gcbz6g
G-Monkey - www.gmonkeyfastfood.com
Honoree Event - www.friendsoffeeney.com/st-patricks-day-parade-honoree-celebration
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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Jamil 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: Ernest Odom (minute 16)
Basketball Games: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 21)
Jamil’s Scholar Athlete Award at Wilby High School (minute 24)
Student Recognition Award at Sage College (minute 26)
Special guest: Randy Smith @MrLeaveALegacy (minute 28)
Waterbury Boys and Girls Club (minute 33)
Big Ran’s brands: Legacy Speaks, Keep Pushing, Kinglish & Queenlish(minute 37)
Special guest: Conrad Booker (minute 40)
Jamil’s Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 43)
Recommendations (minute 47)
Special guest: Marcus Robinson (minute 50)
Marc Rob - Kickball Legend (minute 54)
Upcoming Events (minute 56)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 58)
Special guests: Dylan Locke and Justin Lanza (minute 1.08)
Closing remarks (minute 1.10)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
Alchemist book - www.goodreads.com/book/show/18144590-the-alchemist
The Book of Power -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_(TV_series)
Hartford Wolfpack Fundraiser on 2/3/23
https://www.facebook.com/events/639548104328229
Brass City Bistro - www.brasscitybistro.com
Crown: Ode to a Fresh Cut - www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crown-derrick-barnes/1125714086
Meet and Mingle Networking Event - https://tind-allcreativemarketing.com/networking
Wilby High School - https://twitter.com/wilbyhigh
Sage College - https://www.sage.edu/
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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Jamil Lawrence is the owner of 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: Ernest Odom (minute 16)
Basketball Games: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 21)
Jamil’s Scholar Athlete Award at Wilby High School (minute 24)
Student Recognition Award at Sage College (minute 26)
Special guest: Randy Smith @MrLeaveALegacy (minute 28)
Waterbury Boys and Girls Club (minute 33)
Big Ran’s brands: Legacy Speaks, Keep Pushing, Kinglish & Queenlish (minute 37)
Special guest: Conrad Booker (minute 40)
Jamil’s Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 43)
Recommendations (minute 47)
Special guest: Marcus Robinson (minute 50)
Marc Rob - Kickball Legend (minute 54)
Upcoming Events (minute 56)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 58)
Special guests: Dylan Locke and Justin Lanza (minute 1.08)
Podcast sponsors: (minute 1.10)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
Alchemist book - www.goodreads.com/book/show/18144590-the-alchemist
The Book of Power -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_(TV_series)
Hartford Wolfpack Fundraiser on 2/3/23
https://www.facebook.com/events/639548104328229
Brass City Bistro - www.brasscitybistro.com
Crown: Ode to a Fresh Cut - www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crown-derrick-barnes/1125714086
Meet and Mingle Networking Event - https://tind-allcreativemarketing.com/networking
Wilby High School - https://twitter.com/wilbyhigh
Sage College - https://www.sage.edu/
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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Brooke 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, Best, Worst (minute 27)
Smash Burgers from GastroPark (minute 29)
High Meadow Day Camp (minute 36)
Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 37.30)
Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 41)
Recommendations (minute 45)
Small State Provisions (minute 49)
“Ambulance Chaser” (minute 51.25)
Dadshoes2 on Twitter (minute 55)
Ask Brooke Anything on 104.1 (minute 57)
Brooke’s Favorite Teacher (minute 1.03)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.05)
SPECIAL TV RAFFLE (minute 1.10)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
Third Annual “Be Good Friend” Toy Drive at Sockstarz on 12/10/22
https://www.facebook.com/events/1521381924999041
Hartford Wolfpack Fundraiser on 2/3/23
https://www.facebook.com/events/639548104328229
Johnny’s Jog for Charity on 3/26/23
www.johnnysjog.com
DadShoes2 on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dadshoes2
Sans Souci in Meriden, CT
http://www.sanssoucirestaurant.com/
Goff Law Group Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/gofflawyer
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net
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Mary 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 Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 27.23)
Saratoga (minute 29.30)
Friends of Feeney upcoming events (minute 36.40)
HBJ’s Top Women in Business 2010 (minute 42)
Irish American Home Society (minute 45)
Mark’s Christmas Trees (minute 49)
Lyon’s Auto Service (minute 51)
Volunteers & Board of Directors (minute 54)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.03)
Recommendations (1.07)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
Third Annual “Be Good Friend” Toy Drive at Sockstarz on 12/10/22
https://www.facebook.com/events/1521381924999041
Hartford Wolfpack Fundraiser on 2/3/23
https://www.facebook.com/events/639548104328229
Johnny’s Jog for Charity on 3/26/23
www.johnnysjog.com
Dazzled Creations by Daisy
https://www.instagram.com/dazzled_creations_by_daisy
West Hartford Town Council
https://www.westhartfordct.gov/government-services/town-council
Celebrity Server Fundraiser at Rita’s Italian Ice
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=461773071061428&set=a.461771991061536
Celebrity Server Fundraiser at Donut Crazy
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=639172689988131&set=a.639169499988450
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
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Adrienne “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)
Concerned Parents of Color of West Hartford (CPCWH) (minute 17.20)
CPCWH Events: Best, Worst, First, Last (minute 21)
Friends of Feeney upcoming events (minute 25)
Best of West Hartford Favorite Coffee - WeHa B&R (minute 27)
Adrienne’s Favorite Teacher (minute 31)
Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 37.40)
Feeney’s Vacation Guests (minute 46)
UCF Golden Knights Basketball (minute 55)
Recommendations (1.03)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.10)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
Third Annual “Be Good Friend” Toy Drive at Sockstarz on 12/10/22
https://www.facebook.com/events/1521381924999041
Hartford Wolfpack Fundraiser on 2/3/23
https://www.facebook.com/events/639548104328229
Johnny’s Jog for Charity on 3/26/23
www.johnnysjog.com
Concerned Parents of Color of West Hartford
https://www.concernedparentsofcolorwh.org
Dazzled Creations by Daisy
https://www.instagram.com/dazzled_creations_by_daisy
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
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Kyle Marcoux is The Vulgar Chef.
www.thevulgarchef.com
https://linktr.ee/thevulgarchef
www.instagram.com/thevulgarchef
It was great to talk, laugh and eat with Kyle.
We talked about:
Goons for Good Event at GastroPark (minute 2)
GastroPark Happy Hour (minute 4.50)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great Food Blogger (minute 5.40)
Creating Content (minute 7.50)
National Pickle Day (minute 8.50)
Food Creations: Best, Worst, First, Last (minute 12)
Glizzburgers (minute 14.40)
Kool-Aid Hot Dogs (minute 24)
Pepto Bismol Pancakes (minute 25)
Monster Mash Potatoes (minutes 28)
Bologna Pie (minute 30)
Glizzy Tour (minute 32)
Upcoming Events (minute 46)
Best of West Hartford Favorite NonProfit (minute 48)
Recommendations (minute 51)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 57)
Why The Vulgar Chef? (minute 1.00)
Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 1.04)
Biggest Hater: Burger King or Buzzfeed (minute 1.06)
Special COOKING segment (minute 1.13)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
Third Annual “Be Good Friend” Toy Drive at Sockstarz on 12/10/22
https://www.facebook.com/events/1521381924999041
Hartford Wolfpack Fundraiser on 2/3/23
https://www.facebook.com/events/639548104328229
Johnny’s Jog for Charity on 3/26/23
www.johnnysjog.com
Masa Food Truck
www.masataqueriapvd.com
Santiago’s Family Restaurant in Westfield, MA
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063785673445
Frankies
https://frankieshotdogs.com
Martin Rosol’s Meats
www.martinrosolsinc.com
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
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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 Charity Golf Event on 9/10/22 (minute 21)
Makerspace Event with Elmwood Makerspace on 10/15/22 (minute 27)
ToddyO (minute 29)
Higgins and The General (minute 34)
Songs: Best, Worst, First, Last (minute 37)
Jimmy Kimmel (minute 45)
The Bird Game (minute 50)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 54)
Army Basic Training (minute 1.04)
Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 1.09)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 1.20)
Higgins and The General playlist:
“Gotta Save Myself “ (minute 1.24)
“I Ain’t Broke” (minute 1.28)
“Budweiser Jesus” (minute 1.32)
“I’m a Ram” (minute 1.35)
“Chocolate” (minute 1.39)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.419501163622131&type=3
"Friends of Nicholas" Fundraiser at Hartford YardGoats - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.403802651858649&type=3
Makerspace Event on 10/15/22 - https://fb.me/e/2eSVqi7b1
BeAGoodFriend golf polo - https://checkout.square.site/buy/YZ6DLSP4Y6KMARZGLLXPPSF3
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Andrew 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)
West Hartford SEPTO (minute 9.50)
Driving With Autism (minute 12.14)
Drives: Best, Worst, First, Last (minute 19)
Driving is like playing Chess (minute 28)
The Dot business card (minute 34)
That's Okay by Lynn Booth read aloud (minute 36)
Pokemon Go Stop at Lyon's Auto Service (minute 42)
Autism: Disability or Identity? (minute 43)
Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament on 9/10/22 (minute 45.40)
Andrew's Favorite Teacher (minute 46.40)
"Friends of Nicholas" Fundraiser at the Hartford YardGoats on 8/19/22 (minute 48)
Something Rotten by West Hartford Summer Arts Festival (minute 49)
Gift for Dave from Directline Media (minute 52)
Recommendations (minute 53)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 57.30)
Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 1.06)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Beanz & Co. - www.beanzandco.com
The Nest Coffee - www.thenestcoffeehouse.org
Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament - https://fb.me/e/1BMyF8rex
"Friends of Nicholas" Fundraiser at Hartford YardGoats - https://fb.me/e/1QlMfQjNz
The Offer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Offer
"That's Okay: Children with Autism" by Lynn Booth - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thats-okay-lynn-booth/1141433877
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Barry 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 Force Brat (minute 24)
Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament on 9/10/22 (minute 28)
"Friends of Nicholas" Fundraiser at the Hartford YardGoats on 8/19/22 (minute 30.30)
The Pride Flag (minute 36)
Transitioning and Deadnaming (minute 37.40)
Coming Out (minute 40)
Barry's Dad in Air Force (minute 44)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 50)
Tiffany, Dawn and John (minute 1.03
The Bird Call Game (minute 1.05)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Sweet Chili Thai Cuisine - https://www.sweetchillithaicuisine.com/
Tastease Mini Donuts - https://hartford.com/mini-donuts-from-tastease/
Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament - https://fb.me/e/1BMyF8rex
"Friends of Nicholas" Fundraiser at Hartford YardGoats - https://fb.me/e/1QlMfQjNz
Dawn Ennis - https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/?sh=72a41b5f2a40
John Bailey - https://www.ctcapitolgroup.com/john-bailey-ii
Tiffany McGinnis - https://we-ha.com/west-hartford-democratic-town-committee-elects-new-leadership/
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
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)
Good Diners around CT (minute 6.20)
Favorite Restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 12)
West Hartford Youth Baseball League (minute 15)
Special Olympics (minute 19)
Father's Day (minute 22)
Donut: Best, Worst, First, Last (minute 26)
Donut Taste Test between Neil's Donuts, Donut Crazy and Elmwood Pastry Shop (minute 31)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.01)
Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament on 9/10/22 (minute 1.12)
The Bird Call Game (minute 1.14)
Edith's Jibbitz: First, Last, Best, Worst (1.16)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 1.19)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Neil's Donuts - www.neilsdonuts.com
Elmwood Pastry Shop - www.facebook.com/ElmwoodPastryShop
Cosmic Omelet - www.cosmicomelet.com
Mo's Midtown - www.facebook.com/Mos-Midtown-Restaurant
Harry's Pizza - www.harrysbc.com
Gamecraft Arcade and Bar - www.gamecraft-arcade.com
Ob-Co's Donuts - obcosdonuts.com
Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament - https://fb.me/e/1BMyF8rex
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Jen Sherman and Randi Leopald serve on the West Hartford Special Education Parent Teacher Organization. (West Hartford SEPTO). Jen is the President and Randi is the Fundraiser. In addition to that, Jen and Randi are both educators. Jen teaches Business and Hospitality for the Hartford Public Schools. Randi teaches Pre-K for the West Hartford Public Schools.
www.facebook.com/whsepto
www.whps.org/pupil-services/septo-special-education-pto
info@whsepto.org
It was great to sit down and talk with Jen and Randi.
We talked about:
What is SEPTO (minute 2)
"How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids" Comedy and Book Event (minute 5)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to run SEPTO (minute 8)
Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 10)
Rita's Celebrity Server Event (minute 14)
Miracle League Field (minute 16)
Jen and Randi's Favorite Teacher (minute 20)
Special Education in West Hartford Public Schools (minute 27)
Extra-curricular school activities (minute 30)
How they got involved with SEPTO (minute 37) Safe Grad (minute 45)
Speak Up about Stubbs (minute 48)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 53)
The Bird Call Game (minute 1.03)
"Community Voices Toward Equity West Hartford Listens" book (minute 1.10)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Speak Up about Stubbs - www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0fm-Gcbz6g
Safe Grad for Conard - https://conard.whps.org/parent-portal/pto/safe-grad-information
Safe Grad for Hall - https://hall.whps.org/pto-and-safe-grad/hall-safegrad
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Brad 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)
Andy Katz interviews Feeney in 2012 (minute 40)
Lauren Drazen (minute 42)
Brad's Favorite Teacher (minute 48)
2022 West Hartford Memorial Day Parade and passing out Poppies for Ella Niski (minute 53)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 57)
Brad's scariest news report (minute 1.03)
Max Drazen's newest song, "Let Me Down Slow" (minute 1.08)
Brad's favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (1.11)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Over 30 Basketball League at The Mandell JCC - www.mandelljcc.org
Max Drazen - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gxdQj1Dy77p45uTuve030
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Ronald Harris owns Traffic Advertising Network!
www.facebook.com/AdsByTan
www.trafficadvertisingnetwork.com
truck_ads@yahoo.com
www.instagram.com/tanllc
203-893-2840
It was great to sit down and talk with Ronald.
We talked about:
Podcast Sponsors (minute 2)
3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to run a great advertising company. (minute 3)
Ads: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 4.10)
Harris Family Tik Tok reaching 100k followers (minute 8)
The Truck Screen (minute 10.50) Ronald's Favorite Teacher (minute 15.30)
Mr. Feeny from Boy Meets World (minute 18.30)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 19.30)
Favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (33.40)
Phatty Wagon Kitchen - www.facebook.com/thephattywagon (minute 39)
Jenny Boom Boom (minute 42)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Jade Harris, Realtor - 203-892-7315 www.realtor.com/realestateagents
A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdTnuc3ktzo
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com T
he Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
BJ 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 (minute 25)
Feeney's standup routine (minute 31)
Crazy Questions sponsored Donut Crazy (minute 51.30)
BJ's favorite teacher (minute 1.06)
Favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 1.10)
Jimmy V's Speech (minute 1.14)
Between Two Kegs Comedy Bit (minute 1.18)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
T's Pizza Kitchen - www.tswinebarkitchen.com
Hello Fresh - www.hellofresh.com
Vermont - www.vermont.gov
Everything Everywhere All at Once - www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
The 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 Fibrosis Foundation surprising Hartford's Finest winners (minute 28)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 34)
Feeney's Favorite Teacher (minute 50)
Podcasts: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 55)
Trivia with Dennis House (minute 57)
$100,000 Pyramid Guessing Game (1.05)
Closing remarks (1.20)
Check out the 50th Podcast Electronic Booklet - https://midd.me/d59b
Thanks again to:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Maximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com
Doro Catering - www.dororg.com/catering
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
School of Rock - www.schoolofrock.com/locations/westhartford
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
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 book, An Imperfect Plan (minute 17.30)
Our friendly tennis wager (minute 22.30)
Spoiled, rich kids (minute 24)
Why Addison McKnight? (minute 26)
Luanne Rice (minute 29)
Advice for aspiring authors (minute 33)
Martin Smith's (from The Bridge) Marriage Advice (minute 38)
Researching for the book (minute 46)
Favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 53)
50th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park on Tuesday, May 3rd (minute 50.50)
Crazy Questions sponsored Donut Crazy (minute 1.01)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 1.15)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Jewett City - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewett_City,_Connecticut
Janie's Fund - https://janiesfund.org/the-mission/
Reese's Book Club - https://reesesbookclub.com/
Read With Jenna Book Club Picks - https://www.today.com/shop/read-with-jenna
An Imperfect Plan on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Imperfect-Plan-Novel-Addison-McKnight/dp/1542037808
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
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 be a great Therapist (minute 10)
Our Podcast Sponsors (minute 18.20)
Marriage Advice (minute 24) T
he Children's Charity Ball on Saturday, April 30th (minute 28)
The Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade (minute 32)
Favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 38)
Crazy Questions sponsored Donut Crazy (minute 43)
Importance of Exercise & Routines (minute 54)
50th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park on Tuesday, May 3rd (minute 59.20)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 1.02)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Alpinist on Netflix - www.netflix.com/title/81500204
Kitchen Table Wisdom - www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Table-Wisdom-Stories-Anniversary/dp/1594482098
Margaret's from Michigan - www.michigan.gov/som
Martin's from California - https://www.ca.gov/
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Mike 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 15.40)
Sensory Spring Fling (minute 20.20)
Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful at Playhouse on Park (minute 26)
Mike's favorite teacher (minute 28.20)
Empathy vs. Sympathy (minute 30.40)
Favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 36)
Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 40.40)
Crazy Questions sponsored Donut Crazy (minute 49)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 58.40)
Sibshops - (minute 1.00)
Golf Classic on September 20th (minute 1.02)
50th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park on Tuesday, May 3rd (minute 1.09)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
John Adams on HBO - www.hbo.com/john-adams/episodes
Sibshops - www.miracleleaguect.org/program/sibshops/
Johnny's Jog for Charity - www.johnnysjog.com/
Playhouse on Park - https://playhouseonpark.org/index.html
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Scott Miller is the Chief Operating Officer of the DORO Restaurant Group (www.dororg.com) which includes: Treva (www.trevact.com), Avert (www.avertbrasserie.com), Zohara (www.zoharact.com) Doro Marketplace (www.doromkpl.com) and Artisanal Burger Company (www.abcburgercompany.com).
It was great to sit down and talk with Scott during #46, The Andy Pettitte Episode.
We talked about:
Treva, Avert, Zohara and Doro Marketplace (minute 3)
The secret behind THE HUMMUS. (minute 7)
The "Wolcott Park" breakfast burrito at Doro Marketplace (minute 11)
The Roasted Cauliflower at Zohara (minute 13.40)
3 KEYS (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to be a great restauranteur (minute 22)
Favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 28)
The importance of "Good Job!" (minute 34)
Old School Wrestling (minute 37)
Crazy Questions sponsored Donut Crazy (minute 40)
Puppucino at Doro Marketplace (minute 47)
Consiglio's Restaurant (minute 52)
Where the name "Doro" came from (minute 56)
Food Orders: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 1.02)
L.E.A.P and Reggie from episode #2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qzJPWQwE8O5RhaRwEldXc?si=02JhSiXRSESF-A5Cn46sjQ (minute 1.12)
Mrs. Jarrell (minute 1.16)
Doro will cater the 50th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park on Tuesday, May 3rd (minute 1.19)
Sam Elliott (minute 1.21)
Shout outs:
Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - www.wehabrewing.com
Consiglio's - www.consigliosrestaurant.com
Tiger Belly - www.facebook.com/tigerbellygranby
Doug Rankin, episode #44 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rjS1KunXxJrmTGwMizJU6
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Gavin & Callum Sherry, episode #45 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ahRkcPAgb4VV3mBMIB62Q?si=0ZepLsLZSWuwE48HpmkYYg
Shell Toe Adidas - https://www.adidas.com/us/superstar-shoes/FV3284.html
Northwest Catholic High School - https://www.northwestcatholic.org/
Podcast Sponsors:
Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com
The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com
West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com
Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com
GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Gavin 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 (minute 44)
Attending Stanford University (minute 49)
Crazy Questions sponsored Donut Crazy (minute 52)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 1.02)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy - donutcrazy.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - wehabrewing.com
Directline Media - directlinemediaproductions.com
Incohearent game - https://whatdoyoumeme.com/products/incohearent-family-edition
Game Changers on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81157840
Norway - https://www.visitnorway.com/maps/
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Doug 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 on Park on May 3, 2022 (minute 34)
WINE TASTING TIME (minute 36.20)
Homemade Quilled #BeAGoodFriend Magnet from The Avery Family (minute 1.05)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.08)
Incohearent with Feeney sponsored by WeHa Brewing and Roasting (minute 1.20)
Shout outs:
"Hey Yo!" - Razor Ramon - https://youtu.be/rNkMwnsWdjc
Donut Crazy - donutcrazy.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - wehabrewing.com
Directline Media - directlinemediaproductions.com
Incohearent game - https://whatdoyoumeme.com/products/incohearent-family-edition
Beach Donuts - https://www.facebook.com/beachdonutshop/
14 Peaks on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81464765
Savage Pallet Projects - www.instagram.com/savagepalletprojects
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Paul Bucha is an American Vietnam War veteran and a recipient of the Medal of Honor!
He is a graduate of West Point Academy and Stanford University.
It was an honor to sit down and talk with Paul!
We talked about:
A close up look at the Medal of Honor (minute 3.45)
March 25th - National Medal of Honor Day (minute 6.30)
"Clerks and Jerks" (minute 7.20) Vietnam War (minute 12)
War Tactics (minute 15.20) Airborne Rangers (minute 23)
5 Keys to Leadership (minute 29)
West Point Football story (minute 36.30)
Being an All-American Swimmer at West Point (minute 39.40)
Being a Professor of Managerial Economics at West Point (minute 42)
Paul's Favorite Teacher (minute 48.40)
Paul's granddaughter, Matilda (minute 52)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 56.20)
Incohearent with The Bucha Family (minute 1.08)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy - donutcrazy.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - wehabrewing.com
Directline Media - directlinemediaproductions.com
Marty - The West Hartford Exchange Club
Juri - West Hartford Lock
Avi - We Care Computers
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
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)
First. Last. Best. Worst: Johnny's Jog (minute 27)
Event Sponsors (minute 30)
Johnny's Jog Comedy Show (minute 37)
Nonprofit Beneficiaries of Johnny's Jog (minute 50)
Clover Club for Charity (minute 56)
Favorite Teachers (minute 1.08)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.16)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 1.27)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy - donutcrazy.com
Patrick Cooney - fureydonovan.com/patrick-j-cooney
Quassy Amusement Park - www.quassy.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - wehabrewing.com
Directline Media - directlinemediaproductions.com
Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com
High Meadow Day Camp - www.highmeadowdaycamp.com
Oak Hill - oakhillct.org/our-staff
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Cy 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. Hess, his mom (minute 21)
WHYBL Indoor Facility (minute 25.30)
WHYBL Sponsors (minute 29.40)
First, Last, Best, Worst: UConn Baseball (minute 40)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 47.20)
Shout outs:
UConn Baseball - uconnhuskies.com/sports/baseball
Donut Crazy - donutcrazy.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - wehabrewing.com
Directline Media - directlinemediaproductions.com
High Meadow Day Camp - www.highmeadowdaycamp.com
Oak Hill - oakhillct.org/our-staff
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
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 teacher, Haig Shahverdian (minute 23)
West Hartford Lock's "Keys to Success" at Hartford Yardgoats (minute 31)
JCC Basketball (minute 34)
CONCORSO FERRARI & FRIENDS (minute 37)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 42)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 58)
Movie Couples Game (minute 1.00)
Cards Against Humanity (minute 1.06)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy - donutcrazy.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - wehabrewing.com
Directline Media - directlinemediaproductions.com
Incohearent game - https://whatdoyoumeme.com/products/incohearent-family-edition
Savage Pallet Projects - www.instagram.com/savagepalletprojects
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Ronni 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 Celebrity Server at multiple Friends of Feeney events (minute 35)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 49)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 1.07)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy - donutcrazy.com
WeHa Brewing and Roasting - wehabrewing.com
Directline Media - directlinemediaproductions.com
Incohearent game - https://whatdoyoumeme.com/products/incohearent-family-edition
Twisted Italian - https://www.twisteditaliancafe.com/
Walter's Hot Dogs - http://www.waltershotdogs.com/
Savage Pallet Projects - www.instagram.com/savagepalletprojects
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Kenny 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 with Feeney (minute 1.05)
Favorite Teachers (minute 1.08)
Favorite sports calls (minute 1.10)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy
Savage Pallet Projects -
WeHa Brewing and Roasting
Directline Media
Incohearent game
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Vern 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 (minute 26.10)
Being Waterbury's First African-American Police Chief (minute 32)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 35)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy
WeHa Brewing and Roasting
Directline Media
Incohearent game
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Ben 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 by Donut Crazy (minute 36)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy
WeHa Brewing and Roasting
Directline Media
Incohearent game -
Kelley Wilbur (minute 11)
Dave Todd (minute 5.50, 11 & 44)
Jenna Stone (minute 38)
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Shari 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)
First, Last, Best, Worst Game (minute 17.40)
Favorite teacher, Mr. Falvey (minute 30.30)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 33.50)
Incohearent with Feeney (minute 44)
It's Better to be Feared book recommendation (54.20)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy WeHa
WeHa Brewing and Roasting
Directline Media
Incohearent Family Edition
L.E.A.P
Yankee Plumbing
Still Kickin' with the Brass City Horns
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Tootie (@tootsview) is a professional basketball player, Hall of Famer, Sixth Man of the Year, coach, model and founder of the We Believe Academy. Twitter: @WeBelieveA
Instagram/Linkedin: @WeBelieveAcademy
Email: academywebelieve@gmail.com
Tootie and I go back 20 years, since our days at the Waterbury Boys & Girls Club. It meant a lot to sit down and talk with him!
We talked about:
Putnam Science Academy enshrining him into their Hall of Fame (minute 4.10)
Earning Sixth Man of Year (minute 8.50)
His "Be A Baller, Not a Bully" Basketball Camp (minute 11.40)
Shoot with Toot (minute 13.50)
Favorite "teacher", Randy Brooks (minute 44)
We Believe Academy (minute 25 & 53)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 55)
Being a model for Fashion Nova (minute 1.06)
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy
WeHa Brewing and Roasting
Directline Media
Savage Pallet Projects
The Waterbury Boys & Girls Club
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Mark Honiberg was the owner of Mark's Christmas Trees for almost 40 years!
Mark's Christmas Trees
1030 New Britain Ave. West Hartford
860-883-9526
trentlandscaping@comcast.net
It was wonderful talking with Mark during episode #33.
We talked about:
Drone footage of Nova Scotia and Mark's Christmas Tree lot (minute 9)
WeHa Brewing & Roasting Tree Lighting/Toy Drive Event (minute 12)
Photo of Mark and Marnie from Toy Drive Event
Be A Good Friend Toy Drive at Sockstarz and special visit from Taylor (minute 13)
FIRST, LAST, BEST, WORST Game (minute 22)
Collaborative Event at Lyon's Auto (minute 30)
The staff at Mark's Christmas Tree (minute 39)
Dave and Chris in the tree baler
Christmas Tree Trivia (minute 47)
Favorite Teacher, Mr. Dwyer (minute 56)
Presidential Christmas Tree Trivia (minute 1.00)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.08)
Halifax basketball, Tootie Zimmeran's Be a Baller Not a Bully Basketball Camp (minute 1.21)
Shout outs:
Sockstarz featured on NBC news
Donut Crazy
WeHa Brewing and Roasting
Directline Media
Savage Pallet Projects
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Chris 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 and talk with Chris. We talked about:
Being The Freckled Financial Phenom (minute 12)
The Wu-Tang Clan (minute 27 & 1.19)
His favorite teacher, Dr. D (minute 20)
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce (minute 37 & 1.15)
Upcoming events for Friends of Feeney on Dec 4th and Dec 11th (minute 48)
Collaborative Event at Lyon's Auto Service 12/4/21
Toy Drive at Sockstarz on 12/11/21
Monopoly (minute 50)
Savage Pallet Projects (minute 52)
Irene and Donut Crazy (minute 53 & 1.21) Episode #10: Feeney Talks With Irene
Will from WeHa Roasting and Brewing (minute 1.02) Episode #16: Feeney Talks With Cody and Will
West Hartford Public Schools (minute 1.23)
Shoutouts:
Directline Media LLC
WeHa Roasting and Brewing
141 Shield St West Hartford, CT 06110
860-578-8934
"Smile & Nod!"
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Liam Sweeney is the Principal at Penn Lincoln Strategies.
Liam also serves on the West Hartford Town Council.
Liam.Sweeney@WestHartfordCT.gov
(860) 803-5103
Liam grew up in West Hartford and is very active in the local community. https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfFeeney/photos/a.937628923475838/937630266809037 https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfFeeney/photos/796124297626302
It was great to announce that this is an AWARD WINNING PODCAST! Thanks to our #friend, James Mark for being featured in episode #26. James has earned the Judith Ferry Award from the 4H! #FeeneyTalksWithFriends is thrilled for James! He is being celebrated on November 7th.
Please honor Great-Aunt Ella passing away two weeks before turning 101 years old. (minute 18.50)
New York Knicks Talk (minute 22)
Tate Norden, episode #19 (minute 34)
Liam's Favorite Teacher, Liz Devine (minute 53)
Seth Wickersham, episode #7 (minute 1.00)
CRAZY QUESTIONS sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.07 & 1.15)
Shout Outs:
First Sergeant Dan Grenier aka Army Dan (minute 17)
WHPD Police Commissioner Vern Riddick (minute 44)
Christian's Pokémon Cards (minute 1.03)
Jimmie's Pizza (minute 1.18)
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Dave 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 from Maximum Beverage at 30.
Check out Matt on Episode #18: Feeney Talks With Matt Whitney
Irene Luaices from Donut Crazy at 46.
Check out Irene Luaices on Episode #10: Feeney Talks With Irene Luaices.
Shout outs:
All of our Tee Shirt Sponsors from the 2021 Park Road Parade and Global Cardboard Challenge Event
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Cailin McBee is a Massage Therapist and Wellness Educator at LMT Balance Massage & Wellness Center in Newington, CT 860-508-3336
We talked about two upcoming events at her practice:
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Ribbon Cutting (Concentric Care, LLC) and Open House on September 21, 2021, 5:45 - 7:45
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Yin Yoga & Sound Healing Experience on September 22, 2021, 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Cailin's favorite teachers are her parents. (minute 29)
Husband/Wife Projects: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 36)
West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Business Card Game (minute 40)
Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy ( 1.03)
Check out Cailin's #ThreeMinuteThursday from 9/9/21
Shoutouts:
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce
Melaleuca, The Wellness Company
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John 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): Erica Newfang
Upcoming Event (minute 41): WeHa Whiskey Festival on Saturday 25th, 6-9 PM presented by Maximum Beverage.
Episode 18: Feeney Talks With Matt Whitney
Thanks again to our "Crazy Question" sponsor, Donut Crazy (minute 47)!
Donut Crazy 993 Farmington Ave
860-206-3918
WestHartford@DonutCrazy.com
Episode 10: Feeney Talks With Irene:
Shout Outs:
https://www.alltrails.com/
https://donutcrazy.com/locations/west-hartford/
https://vikingathletics.net/
Fighters for Finn: Episode 15: Feeney Talks With Brooke Daly
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Gabby 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 Knight by: Ethan Hawke (minute 17)
Upcoming Event: WeHa Whiskey Festival presented by Maximum Beverage
Shout Outs:
https://www.facebook.com/highmeadowdaycamp/
https://cornerstone.recdesk.com/Community/Home
https://donutcrazy.com/locations/west-hartford/
https://lyonsautoservice.com/
http://www.parkroadct.com/about-the-parade
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James 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.com/highmeadowdaycamp/
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
This 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/
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Josh 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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Ryan 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
Shoutouts:
Agent Adventures on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/experienceweha/
Dom / Cricket Press
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Thai, 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.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support
Derek Slap is our State Senator. He represents West Hartford, Farmington, Burlington, and a portion of Bloomfield.
Derek's contact info:
email: slap@senatedems.ct.gov
cell: 860-519-9672
work: 860-240-1436
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorDerekSlap/
https://www.instagram.com/derekslap/?hl=en
Derek was a "celebrity server" at two of our fundraisers.
1. Rita's Italian Ice in June 2019
2. Donut Crazy in March 2020
Legislative Office Building LOB Room 3300 Hartford, CT 06106
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Annisa owns West Hartford CoWorking and The Small Business Collective.
430 New Park Avenue, Suite 102
West Hartford, CT 06110
hello@wehaworks.com
860-800-9342
Shout outs:
West Hartford Chamber of Commerce
GastroPark
Speak Up Storytelling - First Kiss
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Tate is a co-owner of Iron & Grain and GastroPark.
637 New Park Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 840-2179
https://www.ctbites.com/blog/2020/8/30/gastropark-opening-in
https://we-ha.com/art-will-be-popping-up-at-west-hartfords-gastropark/
Recyclable Can and Bottle Drive in January.
Recyclable Can & Bottle and Food Drive in February.
Recyclable Can & Bottle, Food and Coat Drive in March.
Shout outs:
Drink Mechanics
Chet from West Hartford Redemption Center
695 Oakwood Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110
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Most importantly, Matt is the father of three amazing girls! When he not with his family, Matt is the Head of Marketing at Maximum Beverage and the host of "Brown Baggin' It".
Maximum Beverage has three locations. The West Hartford location is in Bishops Corner on 340 N Main St, West Hartford, CT 06117.
(860) 761-2541.
Matt donated his time and box truck for our Can Drives at GastroPark.
Here are pictures from our March 20th Can Drive.
Here are pictures from our February 20th Can Drive.
Whitney Family photo.
Shout outs:
West Hartford Redemption Center:
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It was great talking with Len from An Infinite Abundance about Reiki.
(860) 593-5257
Len has been doing Reiki for eight years! We discuss the importance of Celery Juice at minute 20.
Real Men Wear Pink Event
Shout outs:
Donut Crazy
Directline Media
Fresh Ink
WeHa Roasing and Brewing
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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.
Dave from Directline Media is the President of the Design District of West Hartford
Steamroller Brewery
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Brooke 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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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 Schumacher
Hey Ya! - Outkast
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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 Page
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Javil “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 A Good Friend Rock N Roll with D. Locke
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Marty 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 Miracle Field
The Global Cardboard Challenge with The Elmwood Makers at The Elmwood Community Center
A bus trip for children and families of the Hillcrest Neighborhood to Hartford Wolfpack hockey game
Please donate your cans/bottles and nonperishable food items at our next event at GastroPark on Saturday, February 20th 1-4:
Please donate to our current fundraiser for The Hamel Family:
Read the West Hartford News article about our community raising money for a family who had a housefire. We received over 400 donations.
Help support Friends of Feeney by making a purchase from:
Life on the Mountain Blend coffee from WeHa Roasting Company:
The Friends of Feeney collection at Sockstarz:
The Friends of Feeney apparel catalog at Fresh Ink:
Shout out:
System X
www.systemx.com
(860)-358-0119
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Irene 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.facebook.com/Savage_Pallet_Projects
"First. Last. Best. Worst" Game https://postcardacademy.co/blog/storytelling-tips
Feeney Talks With Matt Dicks - Episode #1
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Dr. 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 Fundraiser for Friends Of Feeney
Friends of Feeney Returnable Can Drive on Saturday, January 23rd at Gastropark. https://fb.me/e/1Y0yjI8XC
https://www.thegastropark.com/
Shout outs:
Episode #8 with Steve Famiglietti
https://ndmc.pyd.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2018/steve-famiglietti/
Fresh Ink LLC
https://www.facebook.com/Fresh-Ink-LLC
https://www.instagram.com/fresh_ink_weha/
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Steve is the Manager of Blind Vocational Services at New England Assistive Technology Center (N.E.A.T Center).
Follow Steve on Twitter:
It was great to sit down with Steve to talk about his professional accomplishments, his personal interests and his guide dog named Joel. We talked about the 8.5 year working relationship between Steve and Joel. Joel is from Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Steve is a collector of clocks. He has 21 cuckoo clocks, 2 grandfather clocks and 2 mantel clocks.
For the past 12 years when Steve has the time, he enjoys chasing storms with Silver Lining Tours.
https://www.fox61.com/article/news/ct-man-chases-tornadoes-and-hes-legally-blind/520-cbda17cb-1035-4271-8551-2542551eef82 Steve is truly an inspiration!
We had a wonderful conversation! I am glad that Steve is my #friend.
Shout outs:
https://thefrenchcleaner.com/
https://www.daswaniclothiers.com/
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Seth 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. 226, Uberdog myuberdog.com, Just Taxes LLC -860-214-5431, Resilience Fitness LLC resiliencefitnessllc.com, Cricket Press Inc cricketpress.biz, West Hartford Lock Company 860-236-0671, Sunday Vinyl facebook.com/SundayVinyl, Jeff Brand - Ion Insurance Producer - 860-913-9569, We-Ha.com we-ha.com, Fuchs Financial - 860-461-1709, Speak Up speakupstorytelling.com, CM Landscaping 860-983-9953, SJC Electric LLC facebook.com/SJCelectric, French Cleaners thefrenchcleaners.com, We Care Computers wecarecomputers.com, Donut Crazy - 860-206-3918, Savage Pallet Projects @SavagePalletProjects - Instagram, Jason Coscia - Liberty Mutual Insurance - 617-331-9554, Daswani Clothiers 860-233-4435, Hot Basil hotbasilwesthartford.com, The Film Critic's Ticket moviecritic.today, Life on the Mountain Magazine Jill.Lewis@n.2pub.com, Mandall JCC of Great Hartford mandelljcc.org, Fresh Ink LLC freshinkllc.com, System X Ceramic Protection system.com
Special Thanks to Wendy from The Elmwood Makers ElmwoodMakerspace@gmail.com
Mentions:
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Matt owns Bards Clothing. Matt has volunteered his time as a "celebrity server" at our Donut Crazy fundraising event!
Follow Bards Clothing on Instagram:
Use promo code "Be A Good Friend" at Donut Crazy and receive 10% off your order.
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It was wonderful to talk with Nancy. She is one of the main reasons #FriendsOfFeeney started and now serves as secretary of our organization. #143 https://sockstarzusa.com https://donutcrazy.com/locations/west-hartford https://www.whps.org https://www.highmeadowdaycamp.com/Home
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Wendy 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
https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/senior-centers/elmwood-senior-center
To learn more about Maker Space watch Caine's Arcade.
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Rob 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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Chicken 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.
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Matt 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:
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SpeakUp - Mrs. Jarrell
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SpeakUp - Power
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SpeakUp - Thin Concrete Wall
Matt blogs daily: https://matthewdicks.com/blog
Purchase his nonfiction book, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling.
Watch his TED Talk called "Homework for Life"
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