In a previously unreleased interview from August 2018, former New York City Fire Commissioner Tom Von Essen joins Mike Colon for a discussion of his role as fire commissioner on the morning of September 11, 2001, how he handled its aftermath, and the progress New York City has made since that day. EDITOR’s NOTE: The voiceover for this episode was recorded pre-pandemic. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Song: U2 - New York (Live in Boston 2001) Become a supporter of this ...
Jun 08, 2020•52 min
In a previously unreleased interview from August of 2017, WFAN host Evan Roberts chats with Mike Colon about his Long Island roots, long suffering fandom of the Nets, Jets, Mets, and Islanders, and his near two decade long stint at FAN, most of it spent working with Joe Benigno. EDITOR’s NOTE: The voiceover for this episode was recorded pre-pandemic. Follow Evan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evanrobertswfan Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Song: Therapy - Screamager (...
Jun 08, 2020•30 min
HBO Sports and NFL Network correspondent Andrea Kremer joins Mike Colon for a discussion ranging from covering the '90s Chicago Bulls, the O.J Simpson trial, witnessing the greatness of Michael Phelps live at the Olympics, and her recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Follow Andrea on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andrea_Kremer Song: Stone Temple Pilots - Big Empty [Live at MTV Unplugged 1993] Become a supporter of this pod...
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Legendary 20/20 correspondent and longtime ABC New York anchor Bill Ritter joins Mike Colon for an in depth discussion on the differences between working in Los Angeles and New York City, covering the Rodney King and O.J. Simpson trials, succeeding a legend upon his arrival to ABC New York in 1998, and the state of journalism in 2018. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Follow Bill On Twitter: https://twitter.com/billritter7 Song: Third Eye Blind - Never Let You Go (1999) ...
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 10 min
New York City Police Commissioner James O'Neill joins Mike Colon to talk about his three decades in law enforcement, including patrolling the city's subways during the '80s, the valuable lessons he learned working under former commissioner Bill Bratton, and how he hopes to keep crime down in New York City. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Follow Commissioner O'Neill On Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYPDONeill Song: Inner Circle - Bad Boys (1987) Become a supporter of thi...
Aug 07, 2018•32 min
Erik Boland, Yankees beat writer for Newsday, and Evan Drellich, Red Sox beat writer for NBC Sports Boston, both join Mike Colon for a preview of this week's upcoming clash between two of baseball's most bitter rivals, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox as the Bronx Bombers look to gain ground in the race for first place in the American League East. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Follow Erik On Twitter: https://twitter.com/eboland11 Follow Evan On Twitter: https:...
Aug 02, 2018•36 min
New York Post media columnist Phil Mushnick joins Mike Colon for a lengthy discussion on his heated feuds with Vince McMahon, Mike Francesa, Chris Russo, and Don Imus as well as the future of sports media and society as a whole. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Subscribe to Phil's column: https://nypost.com/author/phil-mushnick/ Song: Faith No More - Midlife Crisis (1992) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/su...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Alone yet again for now at least, New York City Media Reporter Mike Colon gives his thoughts on the Yankees latest deflating loss and baffling inability to beat bad teams as well as the unfortunate mass layoffs at the New York Daily News. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Song: Poison Idea - Blockhead (1992) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support ....
Jul 26, 2018•45 min
He's the local kid who made good. Ever since winning WFAN's Fantasy Phenom competition back in 2011, John Jastremski has spent the rest of the decade becoming a household name on New York City sports radio. Currently a fixture on WFAN's overnight scene, the honest, energetic, and never not entertaining 'JJ After Dark' brings his charm to the podcast, as he joins New York Media Reporter Mike Colon for a chat about growing up in the city during FAN's heyday in the '90s, the mark he's trying to mak...
Jul 19, 2018•38 min
Jessica Cunnington grew up in the suburbs of New York City, not at all knowing who she wanted to be. Then midway through her tenure at Syracuse University, she changed her major and pursued journalism, a decision that would totally change her life forever. After six years as a reporter, the last five spent covering the Bronx for News 12 The Bronx, the vivacious and honest reporter joins Mike Colon for a chat about her unorthodox journey to success as a journalist, covering the tragic murder of L...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Since 1997, Arthur Staple has covered every level of New York City sports from high school and college basketball, to the Giants, Rangers, and of course New York Islanders. In the 30th episode of Mic'd In New Haven, the veteran writer details his experiences with Mike Colon, as the two discuss Staple growing up in New York City during the 1980s, witnessing the iconic Super Bowl 42 in person, the current state of the Isles, and his recent move to The Athletic after two decades at Newsday. Follow ...
Jul 10, 2018•45 min
In a relatively weak free agent market, John Tavares was the most sought after asset, and the Islanders (with whom John has spent his entire career with to this point) were the favorite to re-sign their captain...until they weren't. With Tavares opting to bolt from Brooklyn to the Six, WFAN Islanders beat writer Andy Graziano joins Mike Colon for an immediate reaction to JT's departure, and what it means for the franchise going forward. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven ...
Jul 03, 2018•35 min
Alone once again, New York City media reporter Mike Colon discusses the Yankees and Mets going a combined 0-6 over the weekend, the Knicks drafting Kevin Knox with the 9th overall pick, and Mike Francesa being inducted into the national radio hall of fame! Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Song: Hootie & The Blowfish - I Go Blind (1994) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support ....
Jun 26, 2018•44 min
Riding solo this time around, New York City media reporter Mike Colon discusses topics such as the Yankees' winning ways, the Mets being "open for business", the NBA Draft, and the ongoing Kawhi Leonard saga. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Song: Sting - If I Ever Lose My Faith In You (1993) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support ....
Jun 20, 2018•39 min
If there's anyone who just might know the New York City Police Department better than even some of those who work in it, it's probably Leonard Levitt. Having covered the department since 1984, the longtime NYPD insider joins Mike Colon for a discussion on covering three different commissioners during the Giuliani administration, being banned from One Police Plaza at one point in his career, and his personal quest to solve the infamous 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. Follow Mike On Twitter: https:/...
Jun 14, 2018•47 min
From doing local news updates on a rural New York radio station to now hosting Sports Illustrated’s media podcast, Jimmy Traina has truly come full circle. The S.I. columnist, producer, and podcaster joins Mike Colon for a wide ranging discussion ranging from his nearly two decade long tenure at the magazine, Twitter, what makes a good podcast host, and interning for WFAN in the late ‘90s. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Follow Jimmy On Twitter: https://mobile.twitter....
Jun 05, 2018•30 min
It’s the NBA Finals matchup everyone is tired of, but here it is nonetheless for the fourth straight year, the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Golden State Warriors. Joining Mike Colon to preview yet another installment of this Finals matchup is HOOP Magazine writer Josh Eberley, one of the more noticeable figures of NBA Twitter, and host of the ‘Hot Takes & Shot Fakes’ podcast. Follow Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshEberley Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Fol...
May 31, 2018•25 min
The Knicks, coming off a 29-53 season, were projected to finish in the top 10 in this year's draft lottery. Sure enough they did, securing the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Joining Mike Colon for a discussion on what this means for the franchise going forward, the recent hiring of David Fizdale as head coach, and the possibility of trading for Kawhi Leonard, is prolific Knicks Wall writer and long suffering Knick fan Jonathan Macri. Follow The Knicks Wall on Twitter: https://twitter....
May 16, 2018•34 min
The highly anticipated Yankees-Red Sox series certainly didn’t disappoint. Three intense games, one wild comeback, one very raucous stadium, and two Yankee victories. Joining Mike Colon to recap a wild three days in the Bronx and what lies ahead for the Bombers is Barstool Sports’ Yankees writer Eric Hubbs, who attended two of the three games at Yankee Stadium. Subscribe to the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/micd-in-new-haven/id1347647537?mt=2 Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitte...
May 11, 2018•30 min
The rivalry resumes! For the first time since a nasty brawl at Fenway Park last month, the red hot Yankees (24-10) battle their bitter rivals in the Boston Red Sox (25-9) in a three game set at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx that is bound to have everyone talking. Joining Mike Colon for a preview of the series is Newsday’s Erik Boland, who’s served as the Yankee beat writer for the Long Island based paper since 2009. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-...
May 08, 2018•31 min
She was the tomboy from Rochester, New York. Now she anchors evening newscasts in the fourth largest and most diverse city in America. Wife, mother, beauty queen, reporter, anchor, and anti bullying advocate Kaitlin Monte joins Mike Colon on the 20th episode of Mic’d In New Haven for a chat ranging from her college days, being crowned Miss New York in 2011, her fight against bullying, motherhood, and covering Hurricane Harvey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...
May 03, 2018•42 min
After an emergency reaction podcast to the breaking news Mike Francesa was returning to WFAN earlier in the week with Jake Elman, Mike Colon is rejoined this time by the very man who broke the news in the first place in Newsday sports media reporter Neil Best (who previously appeared on the podcast in episode 3), for a more detailed look at the story behind the return and the ramifications of it going forward. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-have...
Apr 27, 2018•40 min
Mike Francesa is back on WFAN. Yes you read that correctly, no you're not hallucinating. Mike, according to multiple reports, is heading back to FAN after a mere four month retirement and will host a show weekdays from 3-7PM. Palm Beach Post writer Jake Elman re-joins Mike Colon for an emergency episode reacting to the news, and what it means for the station going forward. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support ....
Apr 24, 2018•49 min
Oh the pain bro! Always unfiltered and never shy to say what's on his mind, Joe Benigno has become a New York City fixture, carving out a successful near quarter century career talking sports on New York and America's first all-sports radio station WFAN in a way that can only be described as giving your typical fanatic a microphone and just letting him vent. Reuniting with one of his old callers in Mike Colon, the radio icon joins the podcast to discuss his 23 years as a host on the FAN, the sta...
Apr 20, 2018•33 min
When it comes to controversy, 77 WABC's Sid Rosenberg is definitely no stranger to it. The notorious New York radio bad boy joins Mike Colon for an unfiltered discussion on everything from his days on Imus In The Morning, the new Bernie & Sid In The Morning show, how he nearly replaced Chris Russo when Mike And The Mad Dog broke up in 2008, and how Russo's old partner Mike Francesa has been less than truthful about that! This is a classic discussion with a classic radio host. Enjoy! Become a...
Apr 16, 2018•44 min
With the Toronto Raptors having secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 59-23, Raptors Republic writer Joshua Howe joins Mike Colon to recap their successful regular season and preview the postseason, including their first round face off with the 8th seeded Washington Wizards and a potential show down with LeBron James. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support ....
Apr 12, 2018•59 min
Jake Elman from the Palm Beach Post joins the show to discuss the first week of the Yankees and Mets' 2018 seasons, Mike and the Mad Dog's latest reunion and its ensuing controversy, and legendary shock jock Don Imus' retirement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support .
Apr 06, 2018•49 min
CBS Sports Radio’s Damon Amendolara joins Mike Colon as the two discuss various topics including Damon’s 1997 interviews with WFAN legends Mike Francesa, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, and Steve Somers, his charity work aimed at helping children, how his family and fans have been supportive throughout his many different career stops, his return to New York City, and what it was like to audition for Mike Francesa’s time slot last summer. Enjoy, subscribe, and be sure to leave a 5-Star rate and review! Be...
Mar 23, 2018•48 min
Emmy award winning news anchor, producer, author, and breast cancer awareness advocate Tamsen Fadal of WPIX 11 in New York City joins Mike Colon in the latest episode of the podcast. Among the topics: Social media and its impact on journalism today, traveling to Afghanistan with U.S. Military troops in 2002, and how her fight against breast cancer has evolved since losing her mother to the disease in 1990. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2...
Mar 18, 2018•20 min
Die hard New York Jets fan and famed Mike Francesa impersonator Bill Buchanan joins Mike Colon to react to the Muhammad Wilkerson/Manish Mehta controversy, Kirk Cousins, the upcoming NFL draft, and even a little WFAN. Enjoy both this podcast and Bill’s hilarious videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/WaitUhSeckin Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support ....
Mar 09, 2018•28 min
