Episodes

April 13, 2025

Episode 226: The Suffering of Guilt with Bobby Crudele

Send us a text Get ready for the creation of space to vent, heal, and have a new understanding of the regret and guilt of two men. Bobby Crudele and Kevin Donaldson sit down to discuss the pain and loss of a dear friend, Mike...
April 6, 2025

Episode 225: The Suffering of The Worst Offense with Kevin and Tom

Send us a text Our scheduled guest tonight canceled, this episode would have been the most difficult discussion to have and record. With the level of importance on the topic, and the push-back we could potentially receive, w...
March 30, 2025

Episode 224: The Suffering of The Dallas 5 with Chad Burpee

Send us a text Chad Burpee is a proud father, brother, and a son. Though he grew up in Maine, life’s journey eventually led him to Texas. With a deep sense of duty and service, he dedicated 20 years of his life to law enforce...
March 23, 2025

Episode 223: The Suffering of Confidence with Denny Giamazzo

Send us a text Denny is a trauma Survivor - physical abuse, Neglect, PTSD from Combat. Denny Giamazzo, a Worcester MA native, holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UMASS Dartmouth. He Served for seven years in ...
March 16, 2025

Episode 222: The Suffering of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Kate Califano and Eric Smith

Send us a text Kate Califano, an entrepreneur, founded Seminar Stack with the support of her husband, Pennsylvania State Trooper Eric Smith, to equip first responders and civilians with essential safety and resilience skills....
March 9, 2025

Episode 221: The Suffering of Coffee with Sean Abrusci

Send us a text In 2009, Sean joined the US Marines and served in the infantry. In 2011, Sean deployed to Sangin Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. In 2013, Sean decided to extend his contract of service for the opportunit...
March 2, 2025

Episode 220: The Suffering of Self Worth with Connor Furu Part 2

Send us a text Parrt 2 Conner’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and purpose. Raised by a single mother and told to “change his name” by his struggling, addict father, Conner found his value in football....
Feb. 23, 2025

Episode 219: The Suffering of Self Worth with Connor Furu Part 1

Send us a text Part 1 Conner’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and purpose. Raised by a single mother and told to “change his name” by his struggling, addict father, Conner found his value in football. ...
Feb. 16, 2025

Episode 218: The Suffering of Faith with Adam Burt

Send us a text Adam Burt (born January 15, 1969) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 39th overall, by the Hartford Whale...
Feb. 9, 2025

Episode 219: The Suffering of Podcasting with Tom Smith

Send us a text Tom began his distinguished career with the NYPD in 1990, following his graduation from the Academy. He was assigned to the 30th Precinct in West Harlem, one of the busiest precincts in the department at the ti...
Feb. 2, 2025

Episode 216: The Suffering of a Cop's Parent with Barbara and Drew Oldrati

Send us a text Corporal Salvatore Oldrati from Mantua Township Police Department, Gloucester County, New Jersey, who has fully dedicated his life to protecting and serving the residents of his community. During the early morn...
Jan. 26, 2025

Episode 215: The Suffering of Peer Support with Nick Ricciotti

Send us a text Nick Ricciotti is a former law enforcement officer and served in the state of NJ for 6 years. After losing his job to substance abuse, he became an advocate for mental health and substance abuse awareness withi...
Jan. 19, 2025

Episode 214: The Suffering of More Fun with Mike Depalma and Tom Flynn

Send us a text As we travel along this journey to find stories of strength and resilience, it’s easy to get caught up in the sad sadness. Every once in a while, we need to bring ourselves back and show that life is beautiful ...
Jan. 12, 2025

Episode 213: The Suffering of Season 4 with Tom Flynn and Kevin Donaldson

Send us a text It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the ...
Jan. 5, 2025

Episode 212: The Suffering of Resilience with David Berez

Send us a text David Berez is a retired Police Officer and Drug Recognition Expert, having served more than 20 years with the East Windsor Police Department and a total of 33 years in Emergency Services, including EMS and OEM...
Dec. 29, 2024

Episode 211: The Suffering of Injuries with Shane Crudele and Patrick Donaldson

Send us a text Shane Crudele is a student athlete at North Arlington HS in lower Bergen County. He is a sophomore varsity QB1 and he also plays Safety! He also is a varsity boys volleyball player as a freshman and will enteri...
Dec. 22, 2024

Episode 210: The Suffering of Being Shot with Steve Byrne

Send us a text Corporal Detective Steven Byrne, shield 271, of the City of Chester (PA) Police Department has endured a 22+ year career in law enforcement. Cpl. Byrne comes from Ridley Park, a small borough within Delco, Dela...
Dec. 15, 2024

Episode 209: The Suffering of EMDR with Ana Pais

Send us a text Ana Pais is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional who specializes in supporting first responders and their families. She earned her Master’s in Forensic Psychology in 2010 and went on to obta...
Dec. 8, 2024

Episode 208: The Suffering of Ketamine with Dr. Joseph Affortunato and Dr. Jerome Balbin

Send us a text Ketamine is emerging as one of the new break through medical treatments for a variety of ailment from Depression and Anxiety to Post Traumatic Stress. On this episode we feature two board certified doctors who...
Dec. 1, 2024

Episode 207: The Suffering of Parental Alienation with Jeff Golden and Dave Fischer

Send us a text Dave Fischer and Jeff Golden are committed to developing the minds of parents alienated from their children which happens all too often when divorce is the end result. Both men are members of FACE (Fathers' an...
Nov. 24, 2024

Episode 206: The Suffering of Discipline with Antony Autry

Send us a text Anthony is an individual driven by passion and discipline. His relationship with God comes first and foremost to everything. His wife is second future children would be third and then country. He’s a product of...
Nov. 17, 2024

Episode 205: The Suffering of Corrections with Matt Patunas

Send us a text Matthew Patunas is a 53 years old retired corrections officer roaming the halls of Rahway State Prison. Matt grew up in the small town of Moonachie located in Bergen county NJ. Growing up in a middle-class f...
Nov. 10, 2024

Episode 204: The Suffering of WWII with Walter Nolting

Send us a text MR. WALTER HENRY NOLTING, Mr. Nolting has a military career serving both the United States Army & Merchant Marines. He enlisted in 1942 he was only 17 years old. Walter was Honorably Discharged in 1946. Listed ...
Nov. 3, 2024

Episode 203: The Suffering of a Frogman with John Collins Pt 2

Send us a text Part 2 John Collins is a Navy SEAL veteran. He was born and raised in Sykesville MD. The oldest of 3. Growing up, he played football, lacrosse and he was a wrestler. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 200...