https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kitchen-table--6853556enDocumentaryCopyright Kenneth Delaneyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4e7279939f4ec99a6dc5e67fb5de4fad.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kitchen-table--6853556Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:05:27 +0000Kenneth DelaneyKenneth Delaneykennydelaney59@gmail.comI sit down and interview mostly firemen about their lives and careers. But I am broadening my audience by starting to interview anyone with an interesting story and life.true6fa57fb3-bcd0-54ee-9b7d-dd2a1690dc87episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-ff-jimmy-lowe-rescue-3-ret--74049406#fyp #foryou #fire #firefighter #firefighters #fdny #firedepartment #firehouse #rescue #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #podcast #podcasts #brotherhood #firehousekitchen #newyork #foryoupage #interview #conversation #rescue3 #ladder #engine #drager #dragerairboss #scba #airboss
Chapters:
00:00 intro
03:55 early life
11:20 Hempstead VFD 
13:00 FDNY physical 
16:30 E332
22:20 L175
25:35 Vandalia Ave Fire
33:35 L33
35:00 Drager Promo
36:07 L33 continue 
39:10 accident
44:40 9/11
52:00 Rescue 3
58:30 down fireman training
1:06:50 Walton Ave Fire
1:10:00 Drager Promo
1:12:12 Walton Ave continue
1:16:25 L175 fire story
1:28:00 day to day in the Rescue
1:33:00 5 children rescued
1:41:00 medal for another child rescue
1:45:30 cooking competitions funny story
1:54:00 bonding at the table
1:55:40 picture time
1:58:00 retirement 
2:10:00 final advice
2:18:00 outro
Links:
Drager 
https://www.draeger.com/CountrySelection
Drager Air Boss YouTube: 
https://youtube.com/@AirBossSCBA?si=f9vwEODHg6Oy8X8-
Drager instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/draegerfirena?igsh=MWtvZ2pleH
Drager SCBA/NYC
https://scba.me/nyc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74049406Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:50:20 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor to chop it up with Retired FDNY FF JIMMY LOWE. FF Lowe began his career as a volunteer in the Hempstead Long Island VFD. Upon his appointment to the FDNY he left the volunteers. Jimmy has over 33 years on the FDNY, starting in...#fyp #foryou #fire #firefighter #firefighters #fdny #firedepartment #firehouse #rescue #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #podcast #podcasts #brotherhood #firehousekitchen #newyork #foryoupage #interview #conversation #rescue3 #ladder #engine #drager #dragerairboss #scba #airboss
Chapters:
00:00 intro
03:55 early life
11:20 Hempstead VFD 
13:00 FDNY physical 
16:30 E332
22:20 L175
25:35 Vandalia Ave Fire
33:35 L33
35:00 Drager Promo
36:07 L33 continue 
39:10 accident
44:40 9/11
52:00 Rescue 3
58:30 down fireman training
1:06:50 Walton Ave Fire
1:10:00 Drager Promo
1:12:12 Walton Ave continue
1:16:25 L175 fire story
1:28:00 day to day in the Rescue
1:33:00 5 children rescued
1:41:00 medal for another child rescue
1:45:30 cooking competitions funny story
1:54:00 bonding at the table
1:55:40 picture time
1:58:00 retirement 
2:10:00 final advice
2:18:00 outro
Links:
Drager 
https://www.draeger.com/CountrySelection
Drager Air Boss YouTube: 
https://youtube.com/@AirBossSCBA?si=f9vwEODHg6Oy8X8-
Drager instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/draegerfirena?igsh=MWtvZ2pleH
Drager SCBA/NYC
https://scba.me/nyc]]>8277true51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-lt-kevin-flanagan-l28-the-harlem-hilton-ret--72965954Lt. Flanagan has been awarded numerous citations and medals including The Hugh Bonner medal in 2010, The Daily News Hero of the Month in 2009, and the Holy Name Man of the Year, alongside BC Michael Fahy (posthumously) in 2017, just to name a few.  He, his father and his 2 sons were interviewed by GOOD MORNING AMERICA, for being part of 4 generations on the FDNY. You can watch that video by CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW, truly amazing family.  
In retirement Lt. Flanagan is still giving back to the brothers and sisters of the FDNY, by becoming a peer counselor for the Counseling Service Unit CSU. He and other fellow retired firefighters visit firehouses across the city to remind the brothers and sisters that there is help available if they need it, in any capacity. A service that has saved many lives. Thank you Lt. Kevin Flanagan for your service to the FDNY, The city of NEW YORK and the family you have raised. And thank you for hanging with me on The Kitchen Table. #foryou #fdny #fire #firefighter #firetime #fyp #firehouse #firedepartment #harlem #harlemhilton #ladder28 #brotherhood #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #firestation #firestories #career #retirement #csu #rescue #rescue3 #lieutenant
Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:40 early life
04:40 1971 FDNY test
08:30 father 
11:20 fast career
13:37 E61/layoffs
20:50 grandfather/triangle waist shirt fire
24:30 L59
30:00 wedding picture on the back step
31:00 fire story 
35:20 L59 studying for Lt.
41:00 R3/promotion/L42
45:30 getting over to L28
52:15 making a grab
56:00 El hoyo fire
58:30 feeling good about what we do
1:01:20 Hugh Bonner Medal
1:07:00 sons on the job
1:10:40 hero of the month
1:14:30 man of the year
1:19:00 sewage treatment fire L28
1:23:00 warehouse fire lessons learned
1:33:00 4 generations on the FDNY
1:35:50 CSU
1:56:35 advice for the members seeking help 
2:03:40 Christmas Fire
2:06:30 picture time
2:13:20 Kenny D photo bomb
2:20:20 Final advice
2:25:00 outro
Links to GMA 4 Generations of Flanagans on the FDNY:
https://youtu.be/956rUkoLZ0Q?is=XkWq-anHHp1IC6We

Links to CSU: 
https://ufanyc.org/health-safety...
(212) 570-1693

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72965954Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:34:37 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday on the show I have the ultimate honor of choppin’ it up with a man who is part of 4 generations of FDNY firefighters.  Lt. KEVIN FLANAGAN L28 Ret. Lt. FLANAGAN has over 39 years on the FDNY, following in the footsteps of his father and...Lt. Flanagan has been awarded numerous citations and medals including The Hugh Bonner medal in 2010, The Daily News Hero of the Month in 2009, and the Holy Name Man of the Year, alongside BC Michael Fahy (posthumously) in 2017, just to name a few.  He, his father and his 2 sons were interviewed by GOOD MORNING AMERICA, for being part of 4 generations on the FDNY. You can watch that video by CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW, truly amazing family.  
In retirement Lt. Flanagan is still giving back to the brothers and sisters of the FDNY, by becoming a peer counselor for the Counseling Service Unit CSU. He and other fellow retired firefighters visit firehouses across the city to remind the brothers and sisters that there is help available if they need it, in any capacity. A service that has saved many lives. Thank you Lt. Kevin Flanagan for your service to the FDNY, The city of NEW YORK and the family you have raised. And thank you for hanging with me on The Kitchen Table. #foryou #fdny #fire #firefighter #firetime #fyp #firehouse #firedepartment #harlem #harlemhilton #ladder28 #brotherhood #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #firestation #firestories #career #retirement #csu #rescue #rescue3 #lieutenant
Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:40 early life
04:40 1971 FDNY test
08:30 father 
11:20 fast career
13:37 E61/layoffs
20:50 grandfather/triangle waist shirt fire
24:30 L59
30:00 wedding picture on the back step
31:00 fire story 
35:20 L59 studying for Lt.
41:00 R3/promotion/L42
45:30 getting over to L28
52:15 making a grab
56:00 El hoyo fire
58:30 feeling good about what we do
1:01:20 Hugh Bonner Medal
1:07:00 sons on the job
1:10:40 hero of the month
1:14:30 man of the year
1:19:00 sewage treatment fire L28
1:23:00 warehouse fire lessons learned
1:33:00 4 generations on the FDNY
1:35:50 CSU
1:56:35 advice for the members seeking help 
2:03:40 Christmas Fire
2:06:30 picture time
2:13:20 Kenny D photo bomb
2:20:20 Final advice
2:25:00 outro
Links to GMA 4 Generations of Flanagans on the FDNY:
https://youtu.be/956rUkoLZ0Q?is=XkWq-anHHp1IC6We

Links to CSU: 
https://ufanyc.org/health-safety...
(212) 570-1693

]]>8754true49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-bc-george-campbell-battalion-26-ret--72845253Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:30 early life
04:15 e225
05:33 close call in l103
08:00 e75
13:30 lessons learned in 75
20:00 promotion to Lt.
23:30 e59?
25:30 e82
28:00 Dennis smith
30:00 9/11
36:30 banksville fd
38:40 bodega fire only unit
41:00 gps unit at ground zero
47:37 promoted to Capt. 40 truck
52:06 promoted to BC 26 battalion 
1:00:15 advice to officers
1:05:42 happy land/black Sunday 
1:10:45 twin peaks fire
1:25:00 sandy in breezy
1:28:57 staying busy in retirement 
1:31:30 picture time
1:41:00 instruction in probie school
1:45:00 final advice 
1:53:00 outro
Links:
https://t2t.org/
https://www.fdny343ride.com/
https://www.911memorial.org/lear...
https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/c...
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72845253Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:43:21 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor of choppin’ it up with FDNY BC GEORGE CAMPBELL. Ret. Chief Campbell has over 38 years on the FDNY. He got on the job in 1985 and was assigned to E225. He transferred up to 75 Engine in 1987 and was one of the busiest houses on...Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:30 early life
04:15 e225
05:33 close call in l103
08:00 e75
13:30 lessons learned in 75
20:00 promotion to Lt.
23:30 e59?
25:30 e82
28:00 Dennis smith
30:00 9/11
36:30 banksville fd
38:40 bodega fire only unit
41:00 gps unit at ground zero
47:37 promoted to Capt. 40 truck
52:06 promoted to BC 26 battalion 
1:00:15 advice to officers
1:05:42 happy land/black Sunday 
1:10:45 twin peaks fire
1:25:00 sandy in breezy
1:28:57 staying busy in retirement 
1:31:30 picture time
1:41:00 instruction in probie school
1:45:00 final advice 
1:53:00 outro
Links:
https://t2t.org/
https://www.fdny343ride.com/
https://www.911memorial.org/lear...
https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/c...
]]>6814battalionchief,brotherhood,chief,fdny,fire,firedepartment,firefighter,firehouse,firehousekitchentable,fireman,firestories,thekitchentabletrue48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ff-john-jj-johnson-durham-city-nc-fire-rescue--72737751    Gets back into the Fire service in 2013 and hired by Durham City NC  Fire Rescue, where he stayed until retirement in 2/2026. He still runs his training company in retirement. And you can find him in the links below. FF Johnson has made numerous rescues and unit citations in his over 40 year career,  between the volunteer and professional fire service. It was a great conversation with JJ and I am honored he sat with me. Thank you and the Best of luck in retirement Juice! #foryou #podcast #firetime #fire #fyp #firefighter #fireman #volley #volunteer #firerescue #durhamnc #durhamfirerescue #durhamfiredepartment #firedepartment #firestation #firestories #firetraining #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #firemanpodcast #foryoupage #mentalhealth #fullyinvolvedtrainingllc
Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:30 catching up
04:40 early life
14:30 dutchess volley first fire
19:00 dutchess hazmat
22:10 cali contra costa
29:39 Bethesda FD 
31:30 9/11
34:53 Cary FD 
39:20 rough times in Cary
43:30 rescue
49:30 calls to people
53:00 fully involved training LLC
1:00:00 ev fires
1:05:06 Durham FD
1:12:00 Durham city fire rescue
1:17:15 units citations
1:22:30 miss driving the rig
1:28:00 tanker & quint
1:31:20 dealing with trauma, stress and ptsd
1:41:30 final advice
1:46:20 outro
Links to Fully Involved Training LLC:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1...
https://www.facebook.com/share/1...
Therapists links:
https://www.thedopeblacktherapis...

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72737751Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:02:42 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with one of the biggest supporters of The Kitchen Table. Retired Durham City N.C. Fire Rescue FF, JOHN “JJ” JOHNSON. JJ was born and raised in Peekskill NY, where his father was one of the first five African...    Gets back into the Fire service in 2013 and hired by Durham City NC  Fire Rescue, where he stayed until retirement in 2/2026. He still runs his training company in retirement. And you can find him in the links below. FF Johnson has made numerous rescues and unit citations in his over 40 year career,  between the volunteer and professional fire service. It was a great conversation with JJ and I am honored he sat with me. Thank you and the Best of luck in retirement Juice! #foryou #podcast #firetime #fire #fyp #firefighter #fireman #volley #volunteer #firerescue #durhamnc #durhamfirerescue #durhamfiredepartment #firedepartment #firestation #firestories #firetraining #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #firemanpodcast #foryoupage #mentalhealth #fullyinvolvedtrainingllc
Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:30 catching up
04:40 early life
14:30 dutchess volley first fire
19:00 dutchess hazmat
22:10 cali contra costa
29:39 Bethesda FD 
31:30 9/11
34:53 Cary FD 
39:20 rough times in Cary
43:30 rescue
49:30 calls to people
53:00 fully involved training LLC
1:00:00 ev fires
1:05:06 Durham FD
1:12:00 Durham city fire rescue
1:17:15 units citations
1:22:30 miss driving the rig
1:28:00 tanker & quint
1:31:20 dealing with trauma, stress and ptsd
1:41:30 final advice
1:46:20 outro
Links to Fully Involved Training LLC:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1...
https://www.facebook.com/share/1...
Therapists links:
https://www.thedopeblacktherapis...

]]>6380true47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-ff-bobby-mcguire-l173-e285-e294-l143-president-fdny-boxing-team--72630546Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:45 early life
05:00 boxing
08:40 FDNY E294
11:15 first fire jitters
14:40 fight prep in the FH
16:30 KO
18:45 Knicks family
20:30 294 closure
24:00 Gold medal boxing team
28:30 tough opponents 
31:30 THRILLA IN CAMILLA
34:30 nightclub business 
42:40 9/11 rebirth of boxing team
45:50 Rockaway plane crash
49:00 Frankie and Johnnys
52:00 John Gotti
56:30 influences 
1:05:30 prepping for a fight
1:10:00 intro song prank
1:11:00 women on the team
1:17:00 picture time
1:28:35 THRILLA IN CAMILLA
1:31:30 final advice
1:34:00 outro
Links:  
THRILLA IN CAMILLA 
https://fdnyboxing.org/
https://www.instagram.com/fdnybo...
https://victoryboxing.com/
STORMBORN STRENGTH AND FITNESS:
https://www.stormbornstrength.com/
Charities:
https://t2t.org/donate/
https://www.firefamilytransport....
https://friendsoffirefighters.org/
https://www.nyffburncenter.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72630546Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:50:51 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with retired FDNY FF BOBBY McGUIRE. Bobby is originally from Rockaway NY, but moved to Howard Beach Queens at an early age.  He got on the FDNY in Late 1981 and was assigned to E294. After the company closed...Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:45 early life
05:00 boxing
08:40 FDNY E294
11:15 first fire jitters
14:40 fight prep in the FH
16:30 KO
18:45 Knicks family
20:30 294 closure
24:00 Gold medal boxing team
28:30 tough opponents 
31:30 THRILLA IN CAMILLA
34:30 nightclub business 
42:40 9/11 rebirth of boxing team
45:50 Rockaway plane crash
49:00 Frankie and Johnnys
52:00 John Gotti
56:30 influences 
1:05:30 prepping for a fight
1:10:00 intro song prank
1:11:00 women on the team
1:17:00 picture time
1:28:35 THRILLA IN CAMILLA
1:31:30 final advice
1:34:00 outro
Links:  
THRILLA IN CAMILLA 
https://fdnyboxing.org/
https://www.instagram.com/fdnybo...
https://victoryboxing.com/
STORMBORN STRENGTH AND FITNESS:
https://www.stormbornstrength.com/
Charities:
https://t2t.org/donate/
https://www.firefamilytransport....
https://friendsoffirefighters.org/
https://www.nyffburncenter.com/
]]>5663true46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-capt-dan-o-shea-l31-retired--72522238Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:30 early life
10:20 Philosophy 
11:56 FDNY
15:00 probie school
21:00 L112
25:20 The Blackout
28:03 perp shoots cop
33:40 promotion to Lt L102
40:00 promotion to Capt
43:40 difference between 6th and 15th
51:00 engine work
54:30 wvfd
55:16 medal story
1:08:30 mpi training 
1:20:00 philosophy 
1:27:30 retirement instruction 
1:38:30 picture time
1:41:45 final thoughts
1:59:00 outro
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72522238Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:45:43 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with FDNY Capt. DAN O’SHEA. Capt. O’Shea hails from Queens NY, Attended Sienna College and graduated with a Philosophy degree. He joined the FDNY in JULY of 2002 and assigned to L112 out of Probie school. He...Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:30 early life
10:20 Philosophy 
11:56 FDNY
15:00 probie school
21:00 L112
25:20 The Blackout
28:03 perp shoots cop
33:40 promotion to Lt L102
40:00 promotion to Capt
43:40 difference between 6th and 15th
51:00 engine work
54:30 wvfd
55:16 medal story
1:08:30 mpi training 
1:20:00 philosophy 
1:27:30 retirement instruction 
1:38:30 picture time
1:41:45 final thoughts
1:59:00 outro
]]>7210true45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-capt-paul-brown-l158-imt-ret-co-author-rising-from-ground-zero--72414446He has since Co Authored RISING FROM GROUND ZERO, 9/11 and the FDNY’s path through crisis to transformation. A detailed account of that day through the eyes of over 30 FDNY chiefs, officers and firefighters. 
Which is now available for pre sale on Barnes and noble, Amazon or wherever you purchase books. 
All links below. 51% of the profits from the book go direct to FDNY Charities. 
Thank you Capt. Brown for sitting with me on The Kitchen Table, I am truly honored to have been one of the first FDNY members to read the book. I know it will do well and it should be read by everyone. Your passion for the FDNY and the book truly showed in this conversation.  
#foryou #firetime #fire #firefighter #fyp #brotherhood #fdny #groundzero #9/11 #podcast #interview #fdnyimt #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #risingfromgroundzero #engine93 #ladder43 #engine290 #ladder158 #firehouse #firedepartment #nypd #transit #nypdtransit
Chapters: 
00:00 intro
02:30 early life
07:00 father at 43rd collapse
11:00 Transit PD
18:30 FDNY
20:20 first fire
24:50 L43 trial
29:00 promotion to Lt 
31:00 9/11 guys
33:00 black Sunday
40:00 IMT
49:00 promotion to Capt
54:58 Rising from ground zero
1:09:00 the why for the book
1:11:30 change, csu, family assistance 
1:12:40 getting help
1:17:13 proud part of book
1:20:00 command and control
1:26:00 who’s in charge
1:29:00 peer reception 
1:33:00 new normal
1:39:40 generational knowledge lost
1:41:00 biggest takeaways 
1:46:22 Dr. Kelly
1:49:50 final thoughts 
1:51:00 outro
Links:
Rising From Ground Zero. Pre Order 
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w...
Amazon: 
https://a.co/d/09GcChAn
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72414446Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:59:30 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor to chop it up with FDNY Ret. Captain PAUL BROWN. Capt. Brown has over 32 years of service to NYC with a combined time between NYC Transit PD, before the NYPD merge and FDNY.  He started out in Transit PD as a 20 year old in 1983....He has since Co Authored RISING FROM GROUND ZERO, 9/11 and the FDNY’s path through crisis to transformation. A detailed account of that day through the eyes of over 30 FDNY chiefs, officers and firefighters. 
Which is now available for pre sale on Barnes and noble, Amazon or wherever you purchase books. 
All links below. 51% of the profits from the book go direct to FDNY Charities. 
Thank you Capt. Brown for sitting with me on The Kitchen Table, I am truly honored to have been one of the first FDNY members to read the book. I know it will do well and it should be read by everyone. Your passion for the FDNY and the book truly showed in this conversation.  
#foryou #firetime #fire #firefighter #fyp #brotherhood #fdny #groundzero #9/11 #podcast #interview #fdnyimt #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #risingfromgroundzero #engine93 #ladder43 #engine290 #ladder158 #firehouse #firedepartment #nypd #transit #nypdtransit
Chapters: 
00:00 intro
02:30 early life
07:00 father at 43rd collapse
11:00 Transit PD
18:30 FDNY
20:20 first fire
24:50 L43 trial
29:00 promotion to Lt 
31:00 9/11 guys
33:00 black Sunday
40:00 IMT
49:00 promotion to Capt
54:58 Rising from ground zero
1:09:00 the why for the book
1:11:30 change, csu, family assistance 
1:12:40 getting help
1:17:13 proud part of book
1:20:00 command and control
1:26:00 who’s in charge
1:29:00 peer reception 
1:33:00 new normal
1:39:40 generational knowledge lost
1:41:00 biggest takeaways 
1:46:22 Dr. Kelly
1:49:50 final thoughts 
1:51:00 outro
Links:
Rising From Ground Zero. Pre Order 
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w...
Amazon: 
https://a.co/d/09GcChAn
]]>6691true44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dfb-dublin-fire-brigade-ff-poet-gerard-devine--72265270Noted: A large percentage of what Gerard receives from his poetry is donated to the Fire Brigade Charity OSCARS KIDS, which treats children with terminal cancer. FF Devine is also very involved in the GAA as were his parents.  It is my honor to welcome to the Kitchen Table, all the way from Dublin Ireland, GERARD DEVINE.
#foryou #foryoupage #fyp #fire #firefighter #fireman #paramedic #dublinfirebrigade #dfb #ireland #dublin #irishfirefighter #galicathleticassociation #gaa #firestation #firehouse #ambulance #podcast #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #firestories #poetry #poem #poems #gerarddevinepoetry #gerarddevine #thefirefighterscall #thehurleymaker #thequarryman #fdny #irelandfireman #irishfirefighter #2stacksirishwhiskey #interview #oscarskids #dyslexia
Chapters:
00:00 intro
03:00 small talk
04:20 early life
12:20 ff influences and the process
17:15 hurling
20:14 coming to America & galic football
24:50 DFB & ambulance 
28:00 poetry time 
31:00 “ Self Belief”
33:30 dyslexia 
36:00 1st poetry performance 
45:00 first fire
49:00 comparing departments and operations 
51:30 DFB history
53:00 great Dublin whiskey fire
57:00 “The Great Dublin Whiskey Fire”
1:01:00 e bikes
1:04:10 pipe band
1:07:23 culture and Irish craic 
1:12:30 poetry and more
1:19:50 fire prevention and Dublin water supply
1:23:33 the Dublin stardust fire
1:28:00 “The Firefighters Call”
1:40:20 picture time
1:52:30 final advice
1:56:00 outro
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/gerard...
https://oscarskids.ie/
https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/about...
https://twostackswhiskey.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dubfir...
https://www.gerarddevinepoetry.c.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72265270Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:19:40 +0000Kenneth DelaneyThe Kitchen Table is officially International! Today I had the honor to chop it up with DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE Active Firefighter and Poet, GERARD DEVINE. FF Devine was born and raised in Dublin Ireland and has over 20 years on the DFB. Gerard has 10...Noted: A large percentage of what Gerard receives from his poetry is donated to the Fire Brigade Charity OSCARS KIDS, which treats children with terminal cancer. FF Devine is also very involved in the GAA as were his parents.  It is my honor to welcome to the Kitchen Table, all the way from Dublin Ireland, GERARD DEVINE.
#foryou #foryoupage #fyp #fire #firefighter #fireman #paramedic #dublinfirebrigade #dfb #ireland #dublin #irishfirefighter #galicathleticassociation #gaa #firestation #firehouse #ambulance #podcast #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #firestories #poetry #poem #poems #gerarddevinepoetry #gerarddevine #thefirefighterscall #thehurleymaker #thequarryman #fdny #irelandfireman #irishfirefighter #2stacksirishwhiskey #interview #oscarskids #dyslexia
Chapters:
00:00 intro
03:00 small talk
04:20 early life
12:20 ff influences and the process
17:15 hurling
20:14 coming to America & galic football
24:50 DFB & ambulance 
28:00 poetry time 
31:00 “ Self Belief”
33:30 dyslexia 
36:00 1st poetry performance 
45:00 first fire
49:00 comparing departments and operations 
51:30 DFB history
53:00 great Dublin whiskey fire
57:00 “The Great Dublin Whiskey Fire”
1:01:00 e bikes
1:04:10 pipe band
1:07:23 culture and Irish craic 
1:12:30 poetry and more
1:19:50 fire prevention and Dublin water supply
1:23:33 the Dublin stardust fire
1:28:00 “The Firefighters Call”
1:40:20 picture time
1:52:30 final advice
1:56:00 outro
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/gerard...
https://oscarskids.ie/
https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/about...
https://twostackswhiskey.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dubfir...
https://www.gerarddevinepoetry.c.]]>6981true43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-lt-josh-calacanis-e212-l114-l28-ret--72143541#foryou #foryourpage #fyp #fire #firefighter #fdny #podcast #firedepartment #firehouse #harlem #harlemhilton #ladder28 #engine69 #battalion16 #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #joshcalacanis #friendsoffirefighters #nypd #brooklyn #tallyho #ladder11 #michaelrdavidsonfoundation 
Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:00 small talk
06:00 early life
08:47 John the Beard 
10:48 Grandfather E224
15:30 nypd test and hire
27:55 nypd lodd 
30:00 new born in alley
36:00 pope JP ll 
39:10 FDNY physical
48:30 probie school
54:25 field training E16 L7
58:50 first fire
1:05:20 Furio
1:07:00 FDNY lodd
1:09:15 E212
1:12:20 buffing turns to work
1:18:00 leaving 212 
1:20:18 L114 first fire
1:22:24 tally ho & E201
1:30:30 10th alarm
1:34:10 ff’s need to be told no
1:35:30 promotion assigned to D6
1:46:00 114 & 28 similar 
1:52:40 Michael Davidson
2:21:10 picture time
2:28:00 final advice
2:35:00 outro
Links:
https://www.michaelrdavidsonfoun...
https://www.instagram.com/michae...
https://friendsoffirefighters.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72143541Mon, 25 May 2026 14:12:12 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with one of my dearest friends. Retired FDNY Lt. JOSH CALACANIS. Lt. CALACANIS was Born and raised in Brooklyn NY. His Father John The Beard Calacanis owned and operated Beards and Beards cafe restaurant and...#foryou #foryourpage #fyp #fire #firefighter #fdny #podcast #firedepartment #firehouse #harlem #harlemhilton #ladder28 #engine69 #battalion16 #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #joshcalacanis #friendsoffirefighters #nypd #brooklyn #tallyho #ladder11 #michaelrdavidsonfoundation 
Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:00 small talk
06:00 early life
08:47 John the Beard 
10:48 Grandfather E224
15:30 nypd test and hire
27:55 nypd lodd 
30:00 new born in alley
36:00 pope JP ll 
39:10 FDNY physical
48:30 probie school
54:25 field training E16 L7
58:50 first fire
1:05:20 Furio
1:07:00 FDNY lodd
1:09:15 E212
1:12:20 buffing turns to work
1:18:00 leaving 212 
1:20:18 L114 first fire
1:22:24 tally ho & E201
1:30:30 10th alarm
1:34:10 ff’s need to be told no
1:35:30 promotion assigned to D6
1:46:00 114 & 28 similar 
1:52:40 Michael Davidson
2:21:10 picture time
2:28:00 final advice
2:35:00 outro
Links:
https://www.michaelrdavidsonfoun...
https://www.instagram.com/michae...
https://friendsoffirefighters.org/]]>9322true42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-burke-actor-capt-ocean-beach-long-island-ny-vfd--72011072    Robert also became a Volunteer Firefighter in OCEAN BEACH LONG ISLAND NY FD, being inspired by the loss of his best friend, the legendary FDNY Captain PATRICK BROWN L3, In the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the WTC. He now has over 24 years serving his community of OCEAN BEACH and has risen to the rank of Captain. Capt. Burke has also given back to the fire and first responder service by being extremely involved in the LEARY FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION, FDNY FOUNDATION, JOE DIBERNARDO FOUNDATION and VETHACK. He has truly gained a passion for the fire service and his humility and work ethic are something every new firefighter should emulate themselves after. Thank you Bobby for your service to the community and entertaining movie and television fans for almost 4 decades and Thank you for chopping it up with me at The Kitchen Table. 
All links to foundations below.
#foryou #fyp #foryoupage #fire #firefighter #actor #actors #robertburke #tombstone #robocop3 #thinner #rescueme #gossipgirl #lawandordersvu #learyfirefighters #firedepartment #firehouse #firestation #oceanbeach #oceanbeachfd #volunteer #volley #bobbyburke #podcast #interview #firestories #firetime #longisland #fireisland
Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:00 early life
10:50 suny purchase
16:00 Hollywood and 1st film
22:00 safety on set
22:27 Tombstone 
35:00 time in scene, corporate 
42:00 Irish Brogue
45:00 Rescue Me
53:15 Patty Brown
1:09:30 Ocean Beach VFD
1:14:50 First Fire
1:20:00 recent fire
1:23:15 training and calls
1:26:00 water supplies to the island
1:30:10 volley house podcast
1:31:15 recruitment problems
1:39:00 picture time
1:43:00 Leary and debernardo foundations
1:47:47 Final Advice
1:53:00 Kobe’s
1:55:00 More final words
1:59:00 outro
Links:  
https://joeydfoundation.org/
https://learyfirefighters.org/
https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/
https://www.vethack.org/
Ocean Beach FD:
https://villageofoceanbeach.org/ocean-beach-fire-department
VolleyHouse Podcast: 
https://youtube.com/@vollyhousepodcast?
si=qsbAiHQ8HzctpWZB
Follow Robert Burke:
https://www.instagram.com/bobby1960?igsh=MWo2dmNiZzNudjR2MA==
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72011072Sun, 17 May 2026 10:39:24 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor and privilege to chop it up with long time ACTOR ROBERT BURKE. Robert has been an Actor for over 35 years. He is a first generation American, son of IRISH immigrant parents, from County Galway. Robert attended SUNY Purchase for...    Robert also became a Volunteer Firefighter in OCEAN BEACH LONG ISLAND NY FD, being inspired by the loss of his best friend, the legendary FDNY Captain PATRICK BROWN L3, In the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the WTC. He now has over 24 years serving his community of OCEAN BEACH and has risen to the rank of Captain. Capt. Burke has also given back to the fire and first responder service by being extremely involved in the LEARY FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION, FDNY FOUNDATION, JOE DIBERNARDO FOUNDATION and VETHACK. He has truly gained a passion for the fire service and his humility and work ethic are something every new firefighter should emulate themselves after. Thank you Bobby for your service to the community and entertaining movie and television fans for almost 4 decades and Thank you for chopping it up with me at The Kitchen Table. 
All links to foundations below.
#foryou #fyp #foryoupage #fire #firefighter #actor #actors #robertburke #tombstone #robocop3 #thinner #rescueme #gossipgirl #lawandordersvu #learyfirefighters #firedepartment #firehouse #firestation #oceanbeach #oceanbeachfd #volunteer #volley #bobbyburke #podcast #interview #firestories #firetime #longisland #fireisland
Chapters:
00:00 intro
02:00 early life
10:50 suny purchase
16:00 Hollywood and 1st film
22:00 safety on set
22:27 Tombstone 
35:00 time in scene, corporate 
42:00 Irish Brogue
45:00 Rescue Me
53:15 Patty Brown
1:09:30 Ocean Beach VFD
1:14:50 First Fire
1:20:00 recent fire
1:23:15 training and calls
1:26:00 water supplies to the island
1:30:10 volley house podcast
1:31:15 recruitment problems
1:39:00 picture time
1:43:00 Leary and debernardo foundations
1:47:47 Final Advice
1:53:00 Kobe’s
1:55:00 More final words
1:59:00 outro
Links:  
https://joeydfoundation.org/
https://learyfirefighters.org/
https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/
https://www.vethack.org/
Ocean Beach FD:
https://villageofoceanbeach.org/ocean-beach-fire-department
VolleyHouse Podcast: 
https://youtube.com/@vollyhousepodcast?
si=qsbAiHQ8HzctpWZB
Follow Robert Burke:
https://www.instagram.com/bobby1960?igsh=MWo2dmNiZzNudjR2MA==
]]>7127true41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-kevin-kubler-sq288-co-host-gettin-salty-experience-podcast-author-of-the-war-years-and-back--71668723#foryou #fyp #foryoupage #kevinkubler #kubes #gettinsaltyexperience #fire #firefighter #firehouse #fdny #podcast #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #thewaryears #squad288 #thewaryearsandback #fireman #firefighterposts #firedepartment #firfighterpodcast #interview #gettinsalty

Links to Gettin Salty:
https://www.gettinsaltyapparel.com/
   / @gettinsaltyexperience  
https://www.instagram.com/saltyd...
https://www.tiktok.com/@gettinsa...
You can buy THE WAR YEARS AND BACK under GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES:  
https://www.gettinsaltyapparel.com

For full video experience log on and subscribe to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71668723Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:18:31 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of sitting with my boy.  KEVIN KUBLER. Kevin is retired from the FDNY and was assigned to SQ 288.  He got on the job in 1995 and assigned to E210. Rotated to L16 in 1997, and became a charter member of SQ288. He stayed at the...#foryou #fyp #foryoupage #kevinkubler #kubes #gettinsaltyexperience #fire #firefighter #firehouse #fdny #podcast #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #thewaryears #squad288 #thewaryearsandback #fireman #firefighterposts #firedepartment #firfighterpodcast #interview #gettinsalty

Links to Gettin Salty:
https://www.gettinsaltyapparel.com/
   / @gettinsaltyexperience  
https://www.instagram.com/saltyd...
https://www.tiktok.com/@gettinsa...
You can buy THE WAR YEARS AND BACK under GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES:  
https://www.gettinsaltyapparel.com

For full video experience log on and subscribe to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>5875true311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eileen-bellew-author-of-after-john-jumped-widow-of-fdny-ff-john-bellew-l27-black-sunday--71312261#eileenbellew #johnbellew #blacksunday #fdny #firefighter #fire #foryou #foryoupage #fyp #foryourpage #firehouse #firestation #thekitchentable59  #thekitchentable #podcast #firedepartment #trauma #afterjohnjumped #trialbyfire #traumahealing #traumarecovery #ptsd #anxiety #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #fireman
Links: 
https://eileenbellew.com/
https://johnbellew.com/pages/abo...
https://www.amazon.com/After-Joh...
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71312261Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:18:18 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor of chatting with EILEEN BELLEW, Author of AFTER JOHN JUMPED. The True Story Of A Family’s Rise From The Ashes. Eileen Bellew is the widow of FDNY FF JOHN BELLEW L27. JOHN and 5 other FF’s Had to make an unthinkable decision of...#eileenbellew #johnbellew #blacksunday #fdny #firefighter #fire #foryou #foryoupage #fyp #foryourpage #firehouse #firestation #thekitchentable59  #thekitchentable #podcast #firedepartment #trauma #afterjohnjumped #trialbyfire #traumahealing #traumarecovery #ptsd #anxiety #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #fireman
Links: 
https://eileenbellew.com/
https://johnbellew.com/pages/abo...
https://www.amazon.com/After-Joh...
]]>6998false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-ff-tommy-casatelli-e226-usmc-artist-business-owner--71207454#foryou #fyp #fire #firefighter #fdny #foryoupage #firehouse #firestation #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #tomcasatelli #kettleblack #hobrah #brooklyn #engine226 #podcast #fireman #marines #friendsoffirefighters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #ptsd #artist 

Tommy’s info:
https://www.instagram.com/tomcas...
https://tomcasatelli.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tommyc...
https://www.instagram.com/kettle...
https://www.instagram.com/hobrah...

Show your support:
https://friendsoffirefighters.org/
https://ufanyc.org/health-safety...
https://www.aameeting.net/helpli...
https://t2t.org/
https://www.guardianrevival.or]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71207454Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:19:26 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I have the honor of choppin’ It up with retired FDNY FF TOMMY CASATELLI.  Tommy got on the job in 1995 and was assigned to E226 in Brooklyn NY. His class was the first class to do the rotation. He rotated through E323 and L123. He received the...#foryou #fyp #fire #firefighter #fdny #foryoupage #firehouse #firestation #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #tomcasatelli #kettleblack #hobrah #brooklyn #engine226 #podcast #fireman #marines #friendsoffirefighters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #ptsd #artist 

Tommy’s info:
https://www.instagram.com/tomcas...
https://tomcasatelli.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tommyc...
https://www.instagram.com/kettle...
https://www.instagram.com/hobrah...

Show your support:
https://friendsoffirefighters.org/
https://ufanyc.org/health-safety...
https://www.aameeting.net/helpli...
https://t2t.org/
https://www.guardianrevival.or]]>7185true39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-lt-tim-klett-e88--71029560#foryou #fyp #foryoupage #firefighter #fire #firehouse #fdny #podcast #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #timklett #engine47 #engine69 #harlem #harlemhilton #firetraining #water #engine88 #firedepartment #newbritain #newington


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Tims info for his Fire Instructor classes
eng88tk@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71029560Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:30:31 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of sitting down with Retired FDNY LT. TIM KLETT. Tim got on the FDNY in 1990 after being a volunteer in Newington, CT and then a paid Fireman in New Britain, CT.  Tim was assigned to 47 Engine out of Probie school. He...#foryou #fyp #foryoupage #firefighter #fire #firehouse #fdny #podcast #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #timklett #engine47 #engine69 #harlem #harlemhilton #firetraining #water #engine88 #firedepartment #newbritain #newington


For full video experience log onto and subscribe to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59

Tims info for his Fire Instructor classes
eng88tk@gmail.com]]>8624true38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-ff-joe-bonanno-e319-l129-l152-american-firehouse-cuisine--70847432

You can find JOE BONANNO on:
americanfirehousecuisine.com
YouTube@americanfirehousecuisine

For full video experience:
YouTube@TheKitchenTable59 

For anyone struggling with depression or mental health issues call 988 for help. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70847432Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:52:59 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure to chop it up with, retired FDNY FF JOE BONANNO. Joe is a USAF Veteran and got on the FDNY in 1979. He was assigned to E319 out of probie school. During that time there was an interchange within the FDNY where the busy...

You can find JOE BONANNO on:
americanfirehousecuisine.com
YouTube@americanfirehousecuisine

For full video experience:
YouTube@TheKitchenTable59 

For anyone struggling with depression or mental health issues call 988 for help. ]]>6920true37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-ff-tony-bonfiglio-l34-l173-author-of-tales-from-the-tiller--70619616Thank you Tony for sitting at my Kitchen Table and sharing your story. 
All links to TALES FROM THE TILLER below. 


You can buy Tales from the Tiller at:

tonybonfiglio.com. Or Amazon 

check out Tony on instagram@tonybonfiglio34

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70619616Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:17:09 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with a true gentleman of the FDNY. Firefighter TONY BONFIGLIO. FF BONFIGLIO got on the job in 1983 and was assigned to one of the busiest truck companies in Manhattan. Ladder 34. Ladder 34 is a Tiller Truck...Thank you Tony for sitting at my Kitchen Table and sharing your story. 
All links to TALES FROM THE TILLER below. 


You can buy Tales from the Tiller at:

tonybonfiglio.com. Or Amazon 

check out Tony on instagram@tonybonfiglio34

For full video experience log on and subscribe to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59
]]>6830true36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-assistant-chief-michael-meyers-active--70441931He is on the FDNY IMT. And FDNY Bravest Football team member. 
Chief Meyers has responded to many high profile incidents while on the job.
9/11, Hurricane Irene, Super storm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and Gustov, The 1st WTC bombing. Con ed steam explosion, Miracle on the Hudson, 2 Major crane collapses and Hurricane Harvey, just to name a few. Chief Meyers father and brother served on the FDNY, Another brother in Nassau PD, and 1 Brother in The USAF. Thank you Chief for you and your family’s service, and thank you for taking the time out and choppin’ it up with me.



For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70441931Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:55:35 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor to chop it up, with Active FDNY Assistant Chief Mike Meyers. Chief Meyers is the current Chief of Training for the entire FDNY. He has 35+ years on The Job. He oversees training for everything from field units to probies at the...He is on the FDNY IMT. And FDNY Bravest Football team member. 
Chief Meyers has responded to many high profile incidents while on the job.
9/11, Hurricane Irene, Super storm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and Gustov, The 1st WTC bombing. Con ed steam explosion, Miracle on the Hudson, 2 Major crane collapses and Hurricane Harvey, just to name a few. Chief Meyers father and brother served on the FDNY, Another brother in Nassau PD, and 1 Brother in The USAF. Thank you Chief for you and your family’s service, and thank you for taking the time out and choppin’ it up with me.



For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>6802true35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-lt-jim-big-mac-mccluskey-l-30-ret--70150404

For Full video experience log onto Youtube@TheKitchenTable59  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70150404Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:01:08 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of sitting and choppin’ it up with Retired FDNY Lt. Jim “Big Mac” McCluskey. Lt. McCluskey became a Sandhog with Local 147 union, directly upon graduation of High School, in 1972. He worked in many of the water and train...

For Full video experience log onto Youtube@TheKitchenTable59  ]]>6815true34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deputy-chief-paul-walsh-of-the-new-britain-ct-fire-department-ret--69973006Got hired professionally on the New Britain CT FD in 1985. And assigned to Engine 5. Was promoted to LT. in 2000 and assigned to Engine 7. Promoted to Capt. In 2008 and assigned to Engine 2. Promoted to Deputy Chief in 2014 and subsequently retired in 2022. He also volunteered with the Kensington FD with his sons MATT and TYLER. In fact The Walsh family has a storied history in the Fire service amassing a total of well over 350 combined years, and counting, of Fire service. Truly an amazing family! Chief Walsh has numerous unit citation and a rescue award for his bravery while serving in NBFD. He also is an extremely talented artist and has painted hundreds of firefighter portraits and scenes. Links to Paul Walsh prints below. He also designed the CT State Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Link below. Thank you Chief for sitting down with me and thank you for your service! 


For full video experience go to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59 

Links:
https://www.paulwalshprints.com/index.html
https://ragtopfire.com/pages/helmet-restoration-learn-more
https://www.ctffm.net
https://www.instagram.com/nbfd_car3?igsh=eWx3YTZ5Z3c0Nmk2]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69973006Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:16:42 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor of choppin’ it up with Retired DEPUTY CHIEF PAUL WALSH of the NEW BRITAIN, CT Fire Department. Chief Walsh has over 37 years of Fire Service. He started in the Newington CT Volunteer FD in 1979. Got hired professionally on the...Got hired professionally on the New Britain CT FD in 1985. And assigned to Engine 5. Was promoted to LT. in 2000 and assigned to Engine 7. Promoted to Capt. In 2008 and assigned to Engine 2. Promoted to Deputy Chief in 2014 and subsequently retired in 2022. He also volunteered with the Kensington FD with his sons MATT and TYLER. In fact The Walsh family has a storied history in the Fire service amassing a total of well over 350 combined years, and counting, of Fire service. Truly an amazing family! Chief Walsh has numerous unit citation and a rescue award for his bravery while serving in NBFD. He also is an extremely talented artist and has painted hundreds of firefighter portraits and scenes. Links to Paul Walsh prints below. He also designed the CT State Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Link below. Thank you Chief for sitting down with me and thank you for your service! 


For full video experience go to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59 

Links:
https://www.paulwalshprints.com/index.html
https://ragtopfire.com/pages/helmet-restoration-learn-more
https://www.ctffm.net
https://www.instagram.com/nbfd_car3?igsh=eWx3YTZ5Z3c0Nmk2]]>6357true33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceo-of-reliant-fitness-and-former-calfire-firefighter-brad-dunn--69618630

You can find BRAD DUNN and RELIANT FITNESS on instagram@reliant.fitness

For full video experience go to YouTube@thekitchentable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69618630Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:08:18 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor of sitting with the founder and CEO of RELIANT FITNESS, BRAD DUNN. Brad started his online Fitness/Buisness/Mentorship and Life program, while he was a CALFIRE Fireman, in Southern California. Brad worked in CALFIRE, at Station...

You can find BRAD DUNN and RELIANT FITNESS on instagram@reliant.fitness

For full video experience go to YouTube@thekitchentable59]]>6340true32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-capt-j-patrick-cleary-e-59-ret--69510349

For full video Experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510349Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:59:16 +0000Kenneth DelaneyO Captain my Captain! Today I sat down with FDNY Retired Captain Patrick Cleary E-59.  Captain Cleary joined the FDNY 4/91 and assigned to E266 out of Proby School. He transferred to E53 4/93 and crossed the floor to L43 6/96. He was promoted to LT...

For full video Experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>6948true31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-bc-charles-f-williams-9th-battalion-ret--69510354 
A list of Chief Williams career is to follow. 
    Appointment to FDNY 11/73
L110-1974
L28 -1978
Rescue 2-1982
     Promoted to LT. 1987
L-30-1988
Squad 41-1990
L-156-1991
L-166-1992
    Promoted to Capt. 1993
E-283-1993
    Promoted to BC 1999
Battalion 9 1999-2008. 
    Goldenkranz Medal 1979 L-28
     McElligot Medal 1987 R-2

     ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510354Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:56:03 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor of talking with Retired FDNY Battalion Commander, of the 9th Battalion in Midtown Manhattan. Chief Charlie Williams.  Chief Williams experience is second to none. He started his career in 1973  in L110 and worked 35 years.... 
A list of Chief Williams career is to follow. 
    Appointment to FDNY 11/73
L110-1974
L28 -1978
Rescue 2-1982
     Promoted to LT. 1987
L-30-1988
Squad 41-1990
L-156-1991
L-166-1992
    Promoted to Capt. 1993
E-283-1993
    Promoted to BC 1999
Battalion 9 1999-2008. 
    Goldenkranz Medal 1979 L-28
     McElligot Medal 1987 R-2

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For Full Video Experience log on to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510356Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:48:55 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I sat with Retired FDNY Captain Steve Elliott. Capt. Elliott has 33 plus years on the FDNY, starting out at L-30, The Harlem Zoo, in 1991. He was promoted to Lt. in 2003 and was assigned to L-4, The Pride of Midtown. He was then promoted to...

For Full Video Experience log on to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>5707true26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-ff-keith-nicoliello-l-30--69510355

For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510355Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:45:38 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I sat with a true legend of the FDNY. Retired FIREMAN out of L-30 The Harlem Zoo, KEITH “Nic” NICOLIELLO. I had the pleasure of working with Nic for 17 years while I was assigned to 59 Engine. Nic’s experience and work ethic are second to none....

For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>6461true25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-lt-steve-gillespie-e-43-sq-41-ret-active-bc-gcfd-s-carolina--69510352       Steve is very outspoken about his mental health and dealing with these incidents. Since moving to South Carolina, he has become a peer counselor in the low country firefighter support team, that was established after the Devastating Super Sofa Store fire in Charleston, where they lost 9 members in a collapse. 6/17/2007.  Steve has become an advocate for mental health services in the first responder community and conducts lectures on the subject and provides information, for any first responder,  to get the help they need. Steve has and is willing to travel to provide support and lectures in your area. All his contact information will be provided below.           Thank you Steve for what you do and thank you for choppin’ it up me on The Kitchen Table! 
  If you are someone in need of counseling. There are numerous resources available to you.  Take the first step and reach out to someone, even if it’s just to talk.  Get help!


For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510352Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:42:41 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor of talking with Retired LT. Of the FDNY Steve Gillespie. Steve is retired out of E43 and also was a Fireman for 13 years in Squad 41, out of the South Bronx and Harlem. He was assigned to E63 out of probie school. Steve retired...       Steve is very outspoken about his mental health and dealing with these incidents. Since moving to South Carolina, he has become a peer counselor in the low country firefighter support team, that was established after the Devastating Super Sofa Store fire in Charleston, where they lost 9 members in a collapse. 6/17/2007.  Steve has become an advocate for mental health services in the first responder community and conducts lectures on the subject and provides information, for any first responder,  to get the help they need. Steve has and is willing to travel to provide support and lectures in your area. All his contact information will be provided below.           Thank you Steve for what you do and thank you for choppin’ it up me on The Kitchen Table! 
  If you are someone in need of counseling. There are numerous resources available to you.  Take the first step and reach out to someone, even if it’s just to talk.  Get help!


For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>7143true24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-ff-collin-hanlon-l-30-ret-active-whitehouse-tnfd--69510351He joined the US NAVY and was a flight deck crewman on the USS John C Stennis, from 1997-2001.
He joined the FDNY and was assigned to E-59, The Harlem Zoo, in 2004 and later on transferred across the floor to L-30, in 2016. He retired from the FDNY in June of 2021 and moved to the city of Whitehouse Tennessee. Where, he eventually was hired by the 21 man, paid department, of the Whitehouse TNFD. Collin is also part time, live burn instructor, at the Fire Department Training Network FDTN. He also is on the peer support team, where he is available to firemen in need of mental health support. 
Collin is also a senior instructor for Tomahawk Strategic Solutions since 2014. A company owned and operated by tier one operators training first responders in the event of active shooters and many other incident response scenarios.  And is a Fire Safety Specialist at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort in Nashville TN


For full video experience log on to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510351Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:38:25 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I talked with my good friend from the Harlem Zoo. Career Fireman Collin Hanlon. Collin started his career being a volunteer/live in bunker for his hometown, the city of Dunkirk NY, from 1996-2003. He joined the US NAVY and was a flight deck...He joined the US NAVY and was a flight deck crewman on the USS John C Stennis, from 1997-2001.
He joined the FDNY and was assigned to E-59, The Harlem Zoo, in 2004 and later on transferred across the floor to L-30, in 2016. He retired from the FDNY in June of 2021 and moved to the city of Whitehouse Tennessee. Where, he eventually was hired by the 21 man, paid department, of the Whitehouse TNFD. Collin is also part time, live burn instructor, at the Fire Department Training Network FDTN. He also is on the peer support team, where he is available to firemen in need of mental health support. 
Collin is also a senior instructor for Tomahawk Strategic Solutions since 2014. A company owned and operated by tier one operators training first responders in the event of active shooters and many other incident response scenarios.  And is a Fire Safety Specialist at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort in Nashville TN


For full video experience log on to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>6335true23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capt-tim-allen-city-of-peoria-il-fd-31-yrs--69510350Then to Hazardous Materials Coordinator in 1997. Then to Captain in 2002 and was assigned to Truck 4 at station 4 until retirement. He was responsible for organizing, developing and coordinating training for the Hazmat Incident Team, consisting of teaching firefighter courses, Hazmat awareness, operations, tech rescues, clandestine drug lab and many  other courses. His Hazmat experience helped him start his own business, training companies in Hazmat. Hazmat911.  Capt. Allen has fought many fires throughout his career in the PFD and he has used that experience to train other firefighters. PFD is an aggressive Fire Department and Capt Allen was known to carry on that reputation as an aggressive firefighter. Upon retirement Capt. Allen has Authored a series of Science Fiction Novels. Apocalypse Orphan and Prisoners of the Game, just to name two. (Links Below) He got this passion for writing after he was forced to change a fire report. His second report was something out of one of these novels. When his superiors ordered him to alter the report, He refused, earning him a one day suspension. Capt. Allen is a gentleman and overall good man. His experience and work ethic are second to none and it was a pleasure hearing his story. Thank you, Capt. Allen, for chopping it up at the Kitchen Table.  🤙🏻


For full video experience log on to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510350Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:34:55 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the honor to chat with, 31 plus year, Retired Captain of the City of Peoria, IL Fire Department. Tim Allen. Capt. Allen joined the PFD in 1988. He was promoted to Engineer in 1996. Then to Hazardous Materials Coordinator in 1997. Then to...Then to Hazardous Materials Coordinator in 1997. Then to Captain in 2002 and was assigned to Truck 4 at station 4 until retirement. He was responsible for organizing, developing and coordinating training for the Hazmat Incident Team, consisting of teaching firefighter courses, Hazmat awareness, operations, tech rescues, clandestine drug lab and many  other courses. His Hazmat experience helped him start his own business, training companies in Hazmat. Hazmat911.  Capt. Allen has fought many fires throughout his career in the PFD and he has used that experience to train other firefighters. PFD is an aggressive Fire Department and Capt Allen was known to carry on that reputation as an aggressive firefighter. Upon retirement Capt. Allen has Authored a series of Science Fiction Novels. Apocalypse Orphan and Prisoners of the Game, just to name two. (Links Below) He got this passion for writing after he was forced to change a fire report. His second report was something out of one of these novels. When his superiors ordered him to alter the report, He refused, earning him a one day suspension. Capt. Allen is a gentleman and overall good man. His experience and work ethic are second to none and it was a pleasure hearing his story. Thank you, Capt. Allen, for chopping it up at the Kitchen Table.  🤙🏻


For full video experience log on to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>6762true22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-wallick-navy-seal-ff-ceo--69510353Since leaving the SEAL Teams, Ben was an active PEORIA ILLINOIS FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC for close to 10 years, where he worked in various Engine companies in the city of Peoria. While in the fire academy, Ben set the record for the combat challenge, beating his own brothers time. 
Ben has also worked various overseas contract agencies. He was a GRS agent in high risk details, providing personal security for CIA field agents in combat environments in the Middle East. He worked overseas as an APASS operator, aboard container vessels, in international waters, in high threat areas conducting anti piracy operations. 
He started his security company, VANILLA GORILLA SECURITY, a few years ago, and trains local ILLINOIS SWAT Teams CQC. He also trains civilians in firearms and house clearance scenarios. 
Ben is a gentleman and all around good dude and great family man.
Everything he does has been to provide for his family, to keep them happy, healthy and safe. And he has done an excellent job doing just that!
It was great to catch up with BEN, We had a lot of laughs during the interview and I think you will too. I recommend the corkscrew story. You will not be disappointed. We could have shared stories for hours, so maybe another time. Thank you BEN for choppin’ it up on The Kitchen Table and thank you for your service! 🫡
For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510353Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:30:46 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of chopping it up with Ben Wallick. Ben joined the Navy in 2001 and was in boot camp during 9/11. He went through BUDS SEAL Training class 242. Upon completion of BUDS, he was assigned to SEAL TEAM 2, where he earned the...Since leaving the SEAL Teams, Ben was an active PEORIA ILLINOIS FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC for close to 10 years, where he worked in various Engine companies in the city of Peoria. While in the fire academy, Ben set the record for the combat challenge, beating his own brothers time. 
Ben has also worked various overseas contract agencies. He was a GRS agent in high risk details, providing personal security for CIA field agents in combat environments in the Middle East. He worked overseas as an APASS operator, aboard container vessels, in international waters, in high threat areas conducting anti piracy operations. 
He started his security company, VANILLA GORILLA SECURITY, a few years ago, and trains local ILLINOIS SWAT Teams CQC. He also trains civilians in firearms and house clearance scenarios. 
Ben is a gentleman and all around good dude and great family man.
Everything he does has been to provide for his family, to keep them happy, healthy and safe. And he has done an excellent job doing just that!
It was great to catch up with BEN, We had a lot of laughs during the interview and I think you will too. I recommend the corkscrew story. You will not be disappointed. We could have shared stories for hours, so maybe another time. Thank you BEN for choppin’ it up on The Kitchen Table and thank you for your service! 🫡
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For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69500262Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:22:11 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I sat with LT. Jay Walsh. Retired FDNY E-59. He also was assigned to 75 Engine and 33 Truck , in the Bronx NY. Lt. Walsh has over 40 years of Fire Service. He has also served in the Newington CT. FD. And the New Britain CT. FD. He currently...

For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>6611true15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-ff-l-30-brian-quinn--69500079For full video experience log onto Youtube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69500079Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:53:15 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I sat with FDNY L-30 FF BRIAN QUINN. FF Quinn made a very rare high rise roof rope rescue of a woman on the 15th floor, of a high rise building in HARLEM NY. For his heroic and extremely dangerous act, FF QUINN received the 2nd highest medal on...For full video experience log onto Youtube@TheKitchenTable59]]>4779true11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-captain-brian-lena-pt-1-2--69500027
For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69500027Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:44:14 +0000Kenneth DelaneyThe Kitchen Table chops it up with Retired FDNY Captain and now full time content creator, Brian Lena. Captain Lena spent time in 97 Engine and 30 Truck as a fireman and 90 Engine as a Lt. He retired out of Division 8 as a Captain. In retirement,...
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For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69499831Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:23:15 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of sitting down with veteran FDNY Firefighter from  Hazmat E-44. JASON POWELL. Jason was also assigned to E-69 and L-28, The HARLEM HILTON in the 16th Battalion. FF Powell is also a published Author of several short stories...
For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>5418true17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-ff-squad-41-matt-nolan--69499307Disclaimer. Apologies for my audio. Matt’s is fine mine sucks. The wireless mic didn’t connect and I didn’t realize it until the editing process. Oh well it is what it is. 
For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69499307Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:54:07 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I sat with FDNY Squad 41 Firefighter Matt Nolan. Matt is a veteran Firefighter previously assigned to Engine 84 and then Ladder 34, where Harlem meets the Heights. Matt along with 2 members of Ladder 28, performed a daring roof rope rescue, at...Disclaimer. Apologies for my audio. Matt’s is fine mine sucks. The wireless mic didn’t connect and I didn’t realize it until the editing process. Oh well it is what it is. 
For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59]]>3664true12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fdny-lt-e-289-ryan-johnston--69498615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69498615Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:14:46 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday i sat down with Lt. Ryan Johnston from Engine 289 of the FDNY.  Lt. Johnston started his career in the fire service with the Wantaugh Long Island, Volunteer fire dept. He then got Hired onto the FDNY in 2007 where he served 11 years in 59...6394true13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-of-brooklyn-skinhead-lou-morales--69497453Lou opens up about growing up in the streets of the tough and violent neighborhood in Brooklyn NY, called SUNSET PARK. In the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s, Sunset Park was a violent crime filled neighborhood full of gangs. To survive that he had to adapt to it and with some local Latino friends, he formed the SUNSET SKINS.
A Skinhead crew who made their name in Brooklyn and the Lower east side of Manhattan, with their no nonsense attitude. They gained their respect in clubs like CBGB with their propensity for violence. But soon that violence would shut the Sunday shows down and crew, as such with life, drifted apart. In the years after Lou found himself depressed, alone and coping with alcohol. With no where to turn he prayed alone in his apartment and became a follower of Christ. He soon found the Times Square Church and became an overseas missionary spreading the word of God to trouble street kids in outreach programs. He would travel to Columbia, War torn Kosovo and muddy streets of Zambia, where he would raise his family. But in between he was working at 7 World Trade Center on the day of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He would later return to the States and go on to write his memoir, BROOKLYN SKINHEAD, one man’s journey from fear and self hatred to love and faith. Lou is such a good dude and has such an inspiring story I know you will love it. BROOKLYN SKINHEAD can be found on AMAZON. 
For Full video experience on this podcast log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69497453Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:23:47 +0000Kenneth DelaneyToday I had the pleasure of sitting down with the author of BROOKLYN SKINHEAD, Lou Morales. Lou opens up about growing up in the streets of the tough and violent neighborhood in Brooklyn NY, called SUNSET PARK. In the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s, Sunset...Lou opens up about growing up in the streets of the tough and violent neighborhood in Brooklyn NY, called SUNSET PARK. In the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s, Sunset Park was a violent crime filled neighborhood full of gangs. To survive that he had to adapt to it and with some local Latino friends, he formed the SUNSET SKINS.
A Skinhead crew who made their name in Brooklyn and the Lower east side of Manhattan, with their no nonsense attitude. They gained their respect in clubs like CBGB with their propensity for violence. But soon that violence would shut the Sunday shows down and crew, as such with life, drifted apart. In the years after Lou found himself depressed, alone and coping with alcohol. With no where to turn he prayed alone in his apartment and became a follower of Christ. He soon found the Times Square Church and became an overseas missionary spreading the word of God to trouble street kids in outreach programs. He would travel to Columbia, War torn Kosovo and muddy streets of Zambia, where he would raise his family. But in between he was working at 7 World Trade Center on the day of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He would later return to the States and go on to write his memoir, BROOKLYN SKINHEAD, one man’s journey from fear and self hatred to love and faith. Lou is such a good dude and has such an inspiring story I know you will love it. BROOKLYN SKINHEAD can be found on AMAZON. 
For Full video experience on this podcast log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59. ]]>6394true14full