In episode 69 of the Mic'd In New Haven podcast, Mike Colon is joined by highly decorated retired NYPD Lieutenant, mental health advocate, & author Peter Pranzo as the two discussed Pete's harrowing 21 years on the police department including responding to riots following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination as a rookie, taking on drug dealers in '70s & '80s Brooklyn & Harlem, shootouts, & dodging death at the hands of the Black Liberation Army & the Mafia. Follow Mike on T...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 46 min
Sports Illustrated NBA writer and sports media veteran Howard Beck re-joins the show after originally appearing way back in episode 10 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-howard-beck/id1347647537?i=1000499395700 ) as he & Mike Colon discuss his California roots, 49ers super fandom, covering the Los Angeles Lakers during their dynastic early 2000s run led by Shaquille O'Neal & Kobe Bryant, surviving Madison Square Garden while covering the Knicks in the mid 2000s, the lands...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Retired NYPD Chief Louis Anemone, who held every uniformed rank within the NYPD, joins Mike Colon as the two discuss his upbringing in Brooklyn, becoming a policeman during the turbulent 1960s, how he restored order to Crown Heights & Washington Heights following riots in both neighborhoods in 1991 & 1992, introducing the crime tracking tool CompStat to the NYPD, and serving as Chief of Department from 1995-1999. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Connect With Mik...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In Volume V of the ongoing miniseries 'Tales From The Boom Room', Retired NYPD Bomb Squad Detective Don Sadowy joins Mike Colon for an extraordinary discussion on his amazing life as a Marine, U.N. Bodyguard, U.S. Marshal, and NYPD Bomb Technician. Do not miss this one. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Buy Don's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rendered-Safe-Tales-NYPD-Bomb/dp/0985410035 Tribute To NYPD Bomb Techs Killed In The Line of Duty: http://www.bombtechmemorial.or...
Apr 01, 2021•51 min
In Volume IV of the ongoing miniseries 'Tales From The Boom Room', Retired NYPD Bomb Squad Detective Don Sadowy joins Mike Colon for an extraordinary discussion on his amazing life as a Marine, U.N. Bodyguard, U.S. Marshal, and NYPD Bomb Technician. Do not miss this one. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Buy Don's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rendered-Safe-Tales-NYPD-Bomb/dp/0985410035 Tribute To NYPD Bomb Techs Killed In The Line of Duty: http://www.bombtechmemorial.o...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In Volume III of the ongoing miniseries 'Tales From The Boom Room', Retired NYPD Bomb Squad Detective Don Sadowy joins Mike Colon for an extraordinary discussion on his amazing life as a Marine, U.N. Bodyguard, U.S. Marshal, and NYPD Bomb Technician. Do not miss this one. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Buy Don's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rendered-Safe-Tales-NYPD-Bomb/dp/0985410035 Tribute To NYPD Bomb Techs Killed In The Line of Duty: http://www.bombtechmemorial....
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 35 min
One of baseball's classic characters Bobby Valentine joins Mike Colon as the two chat on Bobby's 10 seasons in the major leagues. working for future President George W. Bush as manager of the Texas Rangers, Japan, and most notably his eventful, exciting, and successful run as manager of the New York Mets from 1996-2002. Editor's Note: Due to camera problems, this episode will feature audio solely. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Follow Bobby on Twitter: https://twitter...
Mar 27, 2021•53 min
New York Knicks sideline reporter and NBA TV Correspondent Rebecca Haarlow joins the show as she chats with Mike Colon about growing up in Chicago during the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls dynasty of the '90s, becoming a star athlete at her alma mater Princeton University, working in Silicon Valley, and the life of a sideline reporter as she covers the daily happenings of the New York Knicks. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitte...
Mar 25, 2021•47 min
In part three of a three part special, retired NYPD Detective Scott Wagner joins Mike Colon for a riveting discussion on his formative years in Brooklyn, joining the now defunct New York City Housing Police, working as a detective during the wild 1980s, serving as a member of the NYPD's elite Hostage Negotiation Team, and apprehending serial killer Ahron Kee. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Learn More About Scott: https://www.nysleuth.com/ #About Learn More About Th...
Mar 20, 2021•56 min
In part two of a three part special, retired NYPD Detective Scott Wagner joins Mike Colon for a riveting discussion on his formative years in Brooklyn, joining the now defunct New York City Housing Police, working as a detective during the wild 1980s, serving as a member of the NYPD's elite Hostage Negotiation Team, and apprehending serial killer Ahron Kee. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Learn More About Scott: https://www.nysleuth.com/ #About Learn More About The ...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 25 min
In part one of a three part special, retired NYPD Detective Scott Wagner joins Mike Colon for a riveting discussion on his formative years in Brooklyn, joining the now defunct New York City Housing Police, working as a detective during the wild 1980s, serving as a member of the NYPD's elite Hostage Negotiation Team, and apprehending serial killer Ahron Kee. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com /mikeinnewhaven Learn More About Scott: https://www.nysleuth.com/ #About Learn More About The ...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Former WNBC Meteorologist Chris Cimino joins the show for a wide ranging chat on, among other things, the science behind meteorology, working the never easy morning shift, covering Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, and how he overcame the loss of his wife. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cimino4NY Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisciminoweather/ Subscribe to Chris' podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 35 min
In volume two of part one of the Tales From The Boom Room mini-series, retired NYPD Arson & Explosion Detective Bill Ryan chats with Mike Colon about his clashes with the upper brass of the NYPD, guarding the estates of Edmund Safra and John F. Kennedy Jr. after their tragic deaths in 1999, and how the events of 9/11 personally affected him. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven The Ryan Investigative Group: https://www.ryaninvestigators.com/ Subscribe To Mike's YouTube ...
Mar 03, 2021•44 min
In part one of a special two part mini-series Tales From The Boom Room, Mike Colon converses one on one with retired NYPD Arson & Explosion Detective Bill Ryan on his Brooklyn beginnings, unlikely journey into the NYPD, his arrival to the Arson & Explosion Squad, and working major investigations like the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and 1995 case of a serial arsonist targeting the Jewish community. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven The Ryan Investigative Group...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In episode 56 of the Mic'd In New Haven podcast, longtime New York Post hockey columnist and hall of fame inductee Larry Brooks joins the show for a discussion on his near 50 years working in the sports including his early years covering the height of the Rangers-Islanders rivalry and the legendary players involved in it, working for the New Jersey Devils front office for a decade, returning to the Post to cover the Rangers, and how he coined Henrik Lundqvist's iconic nickname 'The King'. Follow...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 33 min
In part two of a two part episode, retired NYPD Detective First Grade Irma Rivera joins Mike Colon for a chat about her 25 years on the force, including working on the Hostage Negotiation Team, the Special Victims Unit, and the Homicide Unit. She also talks about working and solving the November 1987 murder of Lisa Steinberg and the Carnegie Deli Murders of May 2001. Don't miss this chat with the woman they call 'Miss Homicide'. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Informat...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr
In part one of a two part episode, retired NYPD Detective First Grade Irma Rivera joins Mike Colon for a chat about her 25 years on the force, including working on the Hostage Negotiation Team, the Special Victims Unit, and the Homicide Unit. She also talks about working and solving the November 1987 murder of Lisa Steinberg and the Carnegie Deli Murders of May 2001. Don't miss this chat with the woman they call 'Miss Homicide'. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Informat...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In part two of their crossover, Marvin and Mike recap the AFC Championship game and give their thoughts on who will win Super Bowl 55. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Marvin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarvinMMcIntyr1 Subscribe To The Miles Ahead Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miles-ahead/id Follow Marvin’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/milesaheadpod?igshid=1hal3gmo2o5wz Outro Song: Onyx - Slam (1993) SONG DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG. All R...
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In episode 52, Marvin McIntyre rejoins Mike Colon for a special two part crossover edition of both the Mic'd In New Haven and Miles Ahead podcast in which the two recap both the NFC and AFC Championship games as well as give their analysis of Super Bowl 55 between Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs. Enjoy part one! Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Marvin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarvinMMcIntyr1 Subscribe To The Miles A...
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 20 min
New York Post baseball columnist Ken Davidoff joins the show for a chat about his over two decades covering baseball in New York City, including the Yankees dynastic run of 1996-2001, 27th championship in 2009, and what he thinks of the current sports landscape in the city. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Ken on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenDavidoff Read Ken's Columns: https://nypost.com/author/ken-davidoff/ Outro Song: Stone Temple Pilots - Big Bang Baby (19...
Jan 27, 2021•46 min
In part two of a special two part episode, comedian, actor, podcaster and retired NYPD Detective Mark DeMayo joins the show for chat his 20 years with the NYPD (1992-2012), and his over 25 years in show business. You won't wanna miss this one! Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Mark on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdemayofanpage Subscribe To The Police Off The Cuff Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/police-off-the-cuff/id1452116115 Outro Song: ...
Jan 26, 2021•53 min
In part one of a special two part episode, comedian, actor, podcaster and retired NYPD Detective Mark DeMayo joins the show for chat his 20 years with the NYPD (1992-2012), and his over 25 years in show business. You won't wanna miss this one! Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Mark on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdemayofanpage Subscribe To The Police Off The Cuff Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/police-off-the-cuff/id1452116115 Outro Song: ...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In part 2 of a special 2-part episode Mike and Victor continue their Hall of Fame ballot breakdown, including their takes on relievers not getting enough love, controversial figures like Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds, their personal ballots, and more. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Victor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BravesVick Outro Song: Los Hermanos Rosario - Un Dia En Nueva York (1995) SONG DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG. All Rights Reserved To Respe...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Mike is joined by his brother-in-law Victor Minyettys to breakdown the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Who do they think belongs in Cooperstown? Who do they think doesn't? Check out Part 1 of a special two part episode to find out! Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Victor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BravesVick Outro Song: Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride (1968) SONG DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG. All Rights Reserved To Respective Owners. Become a suppor...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Author Paul Knepper joins the show for a discussion of his new book, 'The Knicks Of The '90s: Ewing, Oakley, Starks, And The Brawlers That Almost Won It All" a riveting look back at the wildly successful yet turbulent decade long run of the New York City's premier basketball franchise. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulieknep Buy Paul's Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-knicks-of-the-nineties-paul-knepper/113692894...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Retired New York City Police Department Sergeant, former college professor, actor, stand up comedian, and podcaster Bill Cannon joins the show for a funny and honest look back at his near three decades with the NYPD, getting into stand up comedy and acting, and finding success in the media world as co-host of the popular, humorous, and informative law enforcement podcast 'Police Off The Cuff'. Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Longtime baseball insider and columnist Ken Rosenthal joins Mike Colon for a discussion about his New York roots, decade and a half covering sports in Baltimore, joining The Athletic, and covering the World Series during a pandemic. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Ken on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal Subscribe To The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/ Outro Song: Genesis - That's All (1983) SONG DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG. All Rights Reserve...
Dec 22, 2020•30 min
In episode 43 of the Mic'd In New Haven podcast, Mike is joined by his college buddy Marvin McIntyre of the Miles Ahead podcast for a preview of the 2020-21 NBA Season in which they discuss their picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, which teams they think will surprise, disappoint and more! Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Subscribe To Marvin's Podcast: https://anchor.fm/marvin-m-mcintyre Follow Marvin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marvinmmcintyr1?s=2...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 45 min
He's baaaack! After a two and a half year hiatus, NYC media reporter Mike Colon returns with the first brand new episode of the Mic'd In New Haven podcast since August of 2018. In this episode, Mike tells us where he's been, what he's been up to, and what his plans for the podcast are going forward. Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Outro Song: Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack (1993) SONG DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG. All Righ...
Nov 28, 2020•22 min
In part 3 of ‘The Archives’ we take it back to June 8, 2017 when Mike Colon joined Mike Francesa live at the studios of WFAN for a funny and memorable discussion of sports, life, and everything in between. Follow Mike Colon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeinnewhaven Follow Mike Francesa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeFrancesa Song: Helmet - Disagreeable (1996) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support ....
Sep 03, 2020•21 min
