Episodes

Dec. 17, 2023

Episode 157: The Suffering of Success with Paul Martino

Paul Martino is the picture of success. The loving wife, great family, beautiful home and successful business. Paul owns one of the largest landscape construction companies in NJ building parks, athletic fields, stadiums, …
Dec. 10, 2023

Episode 156: The Suffering of the Brain #2 with Stephanie Samuels and Special Guest Amanda Coleman

Part 2 Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with police officers. Ms. Samuels has lectured all over the country on PTSD and vicarious trauma, including undiagnosed PTSD and the fallout from department…
Dec. 3, 2023

Episode 155: The Suffering of the Brain #1 with Stephanie Samuels and Special Guest Amanda Coleman

Part 1 Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with police officers. Ms. Samuels has lectured all over the country on PTSD and vicarious trauma, including undiagnosed PTSD and the fallout from department…
Nov. 26, 2023

Episode 154: The Suffering of Lymphoma with Carin Rosado

Carin Rosado is a 34-year old veteran of FDNY where she worked for a decade caring for the people of New York when they were the most vulnerable - when they were sick. Now Carin is sick and grappling with a diagnosis of Stag…
Nov. 19, 2023

Episode 153: The Suffering of Veteran's Services with AJ Luna

Ariel J. Luna has been serving veterans in higher education and government for more than 18 years. Luna is originally from Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Starrett City section of East New York. AJ's mother is from the Dom…
Nov. 12, 2023

Episode 152: The Suffering of Cop Doc #2 with Dr. Eugene Stefanelli

Part 2 of 2 If there is one man who is responsible for the concept of the suffering podcast, it is Dr. Eugene Stefanelli. Dr. Stefanelli brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to The Suffering Podcast. Doc. Is the pa…
Nov. 5, 2023

Episode 151: The Suffering of The Cop Doc #1 with Dr. Eugene Stefanelli

Part 1 of 2 If there is one man who is responsible for the concept of the suffering podcast, it is Dr. Eugene Stefanelli. Dr. Stefanelli brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to The Suffering Podcast. Doc. Is the pa…
Oct. 29, 2023

Episode 150: The Suffering of The Divorce Diaries with Michele Traina

Michele Traina is a stand up comedian and creator of Divorce Diaries a national one woman comedy show and TV series in development. Michele has performed all over the country and made appearances on Tamron Hall, Wendy Willia…
Oct. 22, 2023

Episode 149: The Suffering of Parkinson's with JC Capone and Stuart Chirichella

When John Capone was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at the young age of 39, he never imagined acting in a movie with A-list celebrities. The news of his diagnosis was tough to handle at first, and he quickly b…
Oct. 15, 2023

Episode 148: The Suffering of a Mafia Daughter with Angela Pisano

Angela Pisano grew up in Rutherford New Jersey during the 1960's and '70's. Rutherford was a tree lined bedroom community of NYC. She was an only child who lived with her mom and dad, and their terrier, Cindy. She had a t…
Oct. 8, 2023

Episode 147: The Suffering Of 9/11

While doing the Suffering Podcast, Kevin and Mike, have taken a journey through some of the deepest, darkest traumas that humans can experience. As a commemoration to this very somber time of year, the guys revisit their pe…
Oct. 1, 2023

Episode 146: The Suffering of Others with Bill Mazur

Bill MAZUR is a 25-year law enforcement veteran and retired in 2017 at the rank of Deputy Chief of Police. Bill holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources …
Sept. 24, 2023

Episode 145: The Suffering of The Big Man with Blake Rossell

Blake Rosell grew up in South Jersey near the Atlantic City area in a little shore town called Margate attending high school at Saint Augustine Prep in Richland , NJ were he played basketball and baseball. Basketball came ou…
Sept. 17, 2023

Episode 144: The Suffering of a Domestic with Tom Flynn

Tom Flynn has been around lawn enforcement since January 1997 starting as a civilian dispatcher. Tom was promoted to sergeant in 2005 and then to Lieutenant in 2015. His most enjoyable assignment was being a member of the sw…
Sept. 10, 2023

Episode 143: The Suffering of a Gay Police Officer with Matt Stanislao

Matt Stanislao just wanted to be a cop. His father warned him, and after serving 27 years himself, he knew exactly what the problems Matt would face, which had nothing to do with the public or criminals. After two wrongful t…
Sept. 3, 2023

Episode 142: The Suffering of A Gold Shield with Tom Smith

Tom Smith began in the NYPD in 1990 and after the Academy was assigned to the 30 Pct in West Harlem. One of the busiest Pct in the NYPD at the time. While at the 3-0 he was assigned to Anti Crime Unit (Plainclothes) and han…
Aug. 27, 2023

Episode 141: The Suffering of a 1st Round Draft Pick with Tony Woods

Stanley (Tony) Woods was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. He is a proud graduate of Seton Hall Prep High School and the University of Pittsburgh with a B. A. in Communications. Tony had a successful NFL career from 198…
Aug. 20, 2023

Episode 140: The Suffering of Prostate Cancer with James Gardner

James Gardner lives in New Jersey with his wife of forty years, Kelly. Together they have three daughters and five grandchildren. James had a lengthy career in corporate finance, accounting and auditing before retiring in 20…
Aug. 13, 2023

Episode 139: The Suffering of the Streets with John Sullivan

John Sullivan was born January 1, 1960 and was raised on the tough streets of Yorkville on the East Side of NYC. His father was killed when he was 2 years old his Mother left his sister and John to be raised by his Grandmot…
Aug. 6, 2023

Episode 138: The Suffering of Gene Hauburger with Gene Hauburger and Lynn Cluess-Manzione

Gene Hauburger grew up, and raised his family, in Orangeburg NY located in Rockland County. He married his wife, Noreen O’Shea, in 1993. Gene worked as a Supreme Court Officer for 31 years and retired in 2014. He has two dau…
July 30, 2023

Episode 137: The Suffering of Family Dynamics with Mark and Ashley

Mark Hettinger Jr (Firefighter, EMT, Fire, Inspector, Arson Investigator, Firearms Instructor, ECT.) is a highly decorated first responder with over 20+ years of experience with numerous Awards, comondations and citations fo…
July 23, 2023

Episode 136: The Suffering of Street Cop Training with Dennis Benigno

Dennis Benigno is the founder and CEO of Street Cop Training and began formal police instruction in 2012. His law enforcement career began in 2001 at 19 years of age as an NJ Corrections Officer. In 2004, Benigno became a p…
July 16, 2023

Episode 135: The Suffering of The Inner City with Lavana and Tashiann

Chance meetings are never by chance. Lavana Wilson and Tashiann Yasmine are two strong and spirited women who empower their community in all the positive ways possible. Together they create to change the face of empowermen…
July 9, 2023

Episode 134: The Suffering of Coaching your Kids with Bobby Crudele

Bobby Crudele comes from a family that has deep roots in Jersey City and Belleville and as a kid moved to North Arlington. After living in Jersey City for a decade as an adult, Bobby met his wife Kara and eventually bought a…