Feeney Talks With Friends

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #139 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Susan Averna.It was great to talk with my good #friend, Susan!Susan is an author, coach, college professor, public speaker, counselor and psychologist.We talked about:Explaining what “Mental Health” to 3rd Grader (minute 1)Feeney's reflection after school drop off (minute 3)Her inspiration to study psychology (minute 4.30)Susan's book, F.A.B.R.I.C (minute 7.30)Susan's book, Witness and Wonder (minute 13)Controlling your nonverbals (minute 15)What kids need (minute 20)Social Emotional Learning (minute 22)PBiS (minute 24)“The absence of a reward is the punishment” (minute 27)F.A.I.L. = First Attempt In Learning (minute 30)Trauma (minute 32)Procedural learning - A story about Roseanne (minute 35)Websites with Bellu Jean Creative (minute 41)Coaching cheerleading at Trinity College (minute 43)The JCC (minute 45)Susan's husband, Jason is a good #friend (minute 51)Susan's favorite teacher (minute 53)Notre Dame at Boston College football game (minute 55)Closing remarks (minute 58)Podcast Sponsors:Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.comThe Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #138 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Ben Fuchs.It was great to talk with my good #friend (& frenemy on the court), Ben.Ben is the Founder of Fuchs Financial.We talked about:Feeney elbowed Fuchs on the basketball court (minute 2)For consecutive years, Fuchs Financial is an Exclusive Hole Sponsor (minute 5)Brook Goff (minute 7)How many families has Friends of Feeney helped? (minute 9)Feeney vs Fuchs  - 1 v 1 basketball game (minute 11)Who is Fuchs favorite Rabbi? (minute 17)Feeney as a basketball captain at the JCC (minute 19)Fuchs earned MVP during the Championship game (minute 20)Rabbi Steve Chatinover (minute 22)Ben's dad is a Rabbi (minute 25)Aaron Goldenthal's +/- and The Camera Bar (minute 27)Explaining what a Financial Advisor does to 3rd Grader (minute 28)Shoutout to Eric Brown (minute 30)How Fuchs Financial started (minute 32)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being Financial Advisor (minute 37)Special guest, Billy shows up (minute 39)Fuchs is on TV every Saturday (minute 42)#BeAGoodFriends magnets being sold at The Daily Grind (minute 46)Confirm or Deny: You film in Arizona? (minute 47)Rachel Lutzker (minute 51)Evan Gilchrest #55 or John Decker #65? (minute 54)Financial advising (minute 56)Is Ben flexing and holding his breath in these photos? (minute 58)Billy donated to Birdies for Charity for each point scored by Ben, Thai & Bendor (minute 1.00)Basketball Talk: Lebron, Knicks & Celtics (minute 1.02)The JCC (minute 1.04)Brad Drazen (minute 1.05)Ben's favorite teacher (minute 1.07)Upcoming events (minute 1.08)Podcast Sponsors:The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #137 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jenny Alzate. It was great to talk with my #friend, Jenny. Jenny is an Integrative Psychotherapist and Co-founder of The Enlightenment Counseling Center. We talked about:E.F.T. - Emotional Freedom Tapping (minute 1)Being a Psychotherapist (minute 5)May is Mental Health Awareness Month  (minute 6)Does exercise help mental health? (minute 9)Gut health (minute 12)Podcast sponsors  (minute 16)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being Psychotherapist  (minute 17)Jenny's son, Kingsley was my former student  (minute 19)Johnny's Jog (minute 21)Parker's Posse (minute 22)Kingsley's dad, Mike collects hats and sneakers (minute 24)Mind-body medicine (minute 26)Surprise guest and my former student, Sanai (minute 27)Advice for someone with anxiety or depression (minute 32)What makes Nicole a good #friend? (minute 37)Suggestions for someone struggling with aging (minute 40)Being bilingual is a superpower (minute 43)Questions from Jenny's niece (minute 46)Jenny saved the life of Feeney's dog, Barkley (minute 49)The Enlightenment Counseling Center on Instagram (minute 51)“Where's my breath?” “How am I feeling?” “What do I need?” (minute 54)Closing remarks (minute 58)Unboxing a gift from Cricket Press (minute 1.00)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #136 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Greg Confessore.It was great to talk with my #friend, GregHe is the Vice-President of Cricket Press Inc.We talked about:Earning Family-owned Small Business of the Year (minute 1)Cricket Press (minute 3)Podcast sponsors (minute 5)4 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being Vice President (minute 6)What makes Dom a good #friend? (minute 11)Projects: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 12)Confirm or Deny: Did you print for NASA? (minute 17)Their clients include: Google, Apple and MLB (minute 19)I.T.A.R. (minute 21)Dan Hovey from West Hartford Solar (minute 23)EXCLUSIVE NEWS: Greg's wife, Brittany is having a baby! (minute 27)Friends of Feeney magnets are on sale at The Daily Grind (minute 29)Handing out stickers at the Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade (minute 31)Keating Agency Insurance sponsors everything! (minute 34)Cricket Press merch: tattoos, erasable pens and yard signs (minute 36)FoF 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on 9/13/25 (minute 38)Greg built birdhouses for his Eagle Scout Badge (minute 42)Greg's OBP was 1.000 for Wentworth Institute of Technology's baseball team (minute 45)Greg's favorite memory of his dad, Tim (minute 48)Why the name Cricket Press? (minute 53)Behind the Scenes: We print with The Roland VG3-540 (minute 56)Upcoming events (minute 59)Behind the Scenes: We print with The Logo JET VVx40R Plus (minute 1.03)Podcast Sponsors:The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.com

#FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Michael CantorIt was great to talk with my #friend, Michael!He was the co-managing partner and is now a lawyer/employee of Cantor Colburn LLP.We talked about:What is “intellectual property”? (minute 1)Tangible properties vs Intangible properties (minute 4)Intellectual properties litigation (minute 5)What makes Phil Colburn a good #friend? (minute 7)Their clients include: Samsung, Ferrari and MLB (minute 9)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being the former owner of Cantor Colburn LLP. (minute 11)Michael's role changed on December 31st (minute 14)Trademarks (minute 17)Can you do a cartwheel? (minute 20)Shari was the co captain of Hall High School Gymnastics (minute 21)“Shari can see around corners” - John Lyons (minute 23)Michael's episode #135 and Shari's episode #35 (minute 25)Michael and Shari are both in the UConn Hall of Fame (minute 27)Attended UConn's Final Four for four years in a row (minute 29)Thoughts on Shari being a politician in the digital age of social media (minute 32)Bleeding Blue for UConn (minute 34)Work/Life Balance (minute 37)Going to India and Israel with Governor Ned Lamont (minute 40)Pop Rocks Event benefiting The Playhouse on Park (minute 42)Fries of Feeney at A.C. Petersens (minute 44)Michael's favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 46)Michael's favorite teacher (minute 48)Feeney going to UConn Law School? (minute 50)Upcoming events (minute 52)Michael recommends “Running Point” on Netflix (minute 54)Lauren Carmody Grenier (minute 56)Birdies for Charity (minute 58)Podcast Sponsors:The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #134 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rick Wells. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Rick! He is a financial advisor at Baystate Financial. We talked about:Ryan's Softwash (minute 1)Being a male elementary school teacher  (minute 2)Anthony's favorite teacher was Dr. Wells (minute 5)Recess games (minute 7)Dorian from Doro (minute 9)Patriotic songs  (minute 11)Earning a Doctorate in Education from The University of Hartford (minute 13)Covenant Prep (minute 16)Being the guest speaker at The All-State Riflery Dinner (minute 15)Being in the military (minute 23)Officer Candidate School (minute 26) Medal of Honor recipient, Paul Bucha (minute 28)West Point (minute 30)Being a financial advisor at Baystate Financial (minute 33)Podcast sponsors (minute 35)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a financial advisor (minute 37)Rick's children (minute 42)Feeney at Wolcott Park (minute 49)Rob Oliver is good #friend (minute 50)Upcoming events (minute 54)Ball 4 A Cure (minute 55)Rick's favorite teachers (minute 56)“Are you down with OPP?” (minute 57)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #133 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring  Ryan McGinnis. It was great to talk with my #friend, Ryan! He is the owner of Ryan's Softwash. We talked about:Thank you card from Christina from Empower (minute 1)Ryan donated $2000 worth of toys to our Toy Drive (minute 2)Webster Hill School and the West Hartford community (minute 5)The softwash business (minute 7)“Feeney giving me a shoutout” Instagram reel (minute 9)Podcast sponsors (minute 10)Our newest podcast sponsor, Sally and Bob's! (minute 11)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to running Ryan's Softwash (minute 13)Ryan's Softwash flyer (minute 15)Matt Dicks (minute 17)Phone call from “Wife of Feeney” (minute 22) Softwash Jobs: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 24)Pro & Cons of Softwashing (minute 28)Jeff Webster (minute 31)Eric Bergenn (minute 32)Allie Belluci (minute 35)The Dancing Leprechaun (minute 36)Mark from First Tee (minute 38)FoF Collaboration with Eric Bergenn (minute 39)Upcoming events (minute 40)Sully Shamrock's Pasta Dinner (minute 41)Ryan's favorite restaurants (minute 42)Ryan's favorite teacher  (minute 44)Eggs Benedict (minute 45)Recommendations (minute 46)Homemade hot sauce!  (minute 49)Thai Tran, our newest director on the boardPodcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.comhttps://youtu.be/TItqF0nC_9g

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #132 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring  Christina Zarotney and Tom Atterrato.It was great to talk with my #friends, Christina and Tom! Christina is a teacher and Program Coordinator for Empower. Tom is a Detective and Mentor for Empower. We talked about:Empower in CT (minute 1)Cara Belvin (minute 2)Christina is a Program Coordinator (minute 4)Become a volunteer and mentor (minute 6)Tommy's story and involvement (minute 8)Mentor's role and responsibility (minute 11)Formerly called “EmpowerHER” (minute 13)Feeney reads Empower's Shoutout (minute 15)The 8 Anchor Regions of Empower (minute 16)Our #friend, Katie Grenier (minute 18)Podcast Sponsors (minute 21)Christina's 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Program Coordinator (minute 22)Tommy's 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock to being a Future Mentor (minute 23)Tommy and Christina's children (minute 25)Empower's Luminaria Event at The Aqua Turf (minute 27) Bob Maxon (minute 31)Brooke Viens at The Cove (minute 32)Christina's mentee, Abby (minute 35)Tommy lost his mother when he was 12 (minute 35)Christina lost her mother when she was 11 (minute 43)The Mother's Day Event at Gillette Stadium (minute 47)The Falmouth Road Race (minute 50)What makes Cara a good #friend? (minute 52)Looking for event sponsors (minute 53)Christina's favorite teacher (minute 56)Tommy's favorite teacher (minute 57)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #131 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring  John Lyons. It was great to talk with my #friend, John! John is a car enthusiast and “town weatherman.” We talked about:Marsha and WHFD (minute 1)John's daughters (minute 2)Podcast sponsors (minute 3)Being the “Local Facebook Meteorologist” (minute 5)Parades (minute 6)John's job with classic cars (minute 7)Newport, RI (minute 10)Wooden Wagon Car (minute 12)Cars: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 14)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a “Weatherman” (minute 20)Dr. Nancy DePalma (minute 24)What makes Ronni a good #friend? (minute 29)Michael Cantor (minute 30)Mayor Sherri Cantor (minute 31)Breaking News! (minute 33)Covid and Politics (minute 36)Being a “Celebrity Server “ at Donut Crazy (minute 40)Rocky from Two Guys and a Lotta Wine (minute 45)The Fix IV (minute 47)Upcoming Podcast Guests (minute 48)Board of Education (minute 50)Parade sponsors (minute 52)Upcoming events (minute 57)ARPA Funding (minute 1.03)Vessel & Affordable  Housing (1.06)John's favorite teacher (minute 1.08)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #130  of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Allie Belluci. It was great to talk with my #friend, Allie! Allie is the owner of Bellu Jean Creative LLC. We talked about:West Hartford (minute 1)Bellu Jean Creative (minute 3)Allie created the Friends of Feeney website (minute 3)Allie's inspiration and story (minute 5)Teaching during Covid-19 (minute 8)Cameras, photos and storage (minute 12)Social Media Editor (minute 14)Garlic knots (minute 15)What makes Alex a good #friend? (minute 17)Dave at GolfTec (minute 18)Allie's dad, Harry (minute 20)Videos from Golf Tournament and Holiday Stroll (minute 22)Erika Smith Rappaport from Home to Home CT (minute 24  &27)Brewster, Cape Cod (minute 29)Allie's favorite teacher, Joannie Greenfield (minute 33)Chamber photos with Victor (minute 36)Google Reviews (minute 38)Allie's favorite restaurant(s) with 4 dinner guests (minute 42)Podcast sponsors (minute 47)The Fix IV Therapy (minute 48)Our youngest podcast guest ever, Baby Matthew! (minute 50)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Content Creator (minute 55)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Big Sister (minute 57)Upcoming podcast guests (minute 59)Allie's favorite superhero and superpower (minute 1.01)Being a “Dog Mom” (minute 1.02)Book and podcast recommendations (minute 1.04)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #129 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Anthony Torromeo. It was great to talk with my #friend, Anthony! Anthony is the President of Anthony's Abatement. We talked about:SCSU  (minute 1)What's Abatement? (minute 3)Friends of Fox (minute 5)Super Bowl commercial  (minute 6.40)Evan runs the website (minute 8.40)Anthony's Abatement tee shirt (minute 11.30)Working out (minute 14.40)Float 41 (minute 16)Anthony's favorite restaurant, Bricco with 4 dinner guests (minute 19)Donating $30,000 to nonprofit organizations this year (minute 21)Covenant Prep (minute 22)Johnny's Jog (minute 24)Sponsorship opportunities at our 4th annual charity event (minute 25)Keating Agency Insurance (minute 26)Inspiration behind Anthony's Abatement (minute 28)Anthony's parents (minute 31)Anthony's sisters (minute 34)Jobs: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 36)Lead poisoning in children (minute 42)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being President  (minute 45)West Hartford Chamber of Commerce (minute 50)Anthony's favorite teacher, Rick Wells (minute 52) Gentlemen's Dinner Fundraiser (minute 57)FoF helped over 90 families and raised over $225 (minute 1.00)Thank you notes from Anthony, The Sunflower Kids & Seyon (minute 1.02)Great Day Connecticut with Scot and Kara (minute 1.05)Dave from Fresh Ink (minute 1.07)Thank you to Vinny from Signature Wine and Spirits (minute 1.09)Where will Anthony's Abatement be in 5 years? (minute 1.15)Rock The Local at Parkville Market (minute 1.17)Pira Pira Q (minute 1.20)Matt from Maximum Beverage (minute 1.21)Closing remarks (minute 1.22)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #128 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Patrice Taffe, Victor Gonzalez and Kyle Egress! It was great to talk with my #friends, Patrice, Victor and Kyle! The trio are Rotarians for The Rotary Club of West Hartford. Their 13th Annual Vines of March event is on Saturday, March 1, 2025. We talked about:The Vines of March event (minute 1)The Rotary Club Dictionary Program (minute 2.30)What makes Diane Barber a good #friend? (minute 3.30)Local vendors attending the event (minute 4.30)Celebrate West Hartford in June (minute 7)Dr. Rick Liftig (minute 9.30)Bowling for Books fundraiser hosted by Bennett (minute 10.30)West Hartford is a great community! (minute 12.30)THE HAPPY FINE! (minute 13.30)How to join The Rotary Club (minute 15)Adam from Harvey's Wine & Liquors (minute 17.30)Food from West Hartford at the event (minute 18.40)Podcast sponsors (minute 20)9 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good Rotarian (minute 22)#BeAGoodTeacher / #FriendsOfHudson tee shirt! (minute 28)Cricket Press (minute 30)Favorite movies (minute 32)Rotary Club Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 34)Super Bowl and Saquon Barkley (minute 36)Feeney's drive to Conard (minute 38)Favorite teachers (minute 41)Favorite Superheroes (minute 45)Nate Bondini (minute 48)Wine Tasting (minute 50)Friends of Fox  (minute 52)Victor's twin brother (minute 54)Patrice's closing remarks (minute 55)Thank you to Westfield Bank (minute 56)Does John Decker pass the basketball? (minute 57)Victor's closing remarks (minute 59)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #127 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Bill and Max Markowitz . It was great to talk with my #friends, Bill and Max! Bill is a Marketing Specialist forAshley Furniture. Max is a Movie Critic and Blogger onThe Film Critic's Ticket. We talked about:Swim, Sauna, Steam, Shave & Shower at the JCC (minute 2)Thai Tran (minute 6.40)Podcast sponsors (minute 10)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Marketing Specialist  (minute 11)Thank you to Bill and some photos of him (minute 13)Inspiration to becoming a Movie Critic (minute 14)EXCLUSIVE: Max is writing a movie trilogy (minute 16)Score (minute 21)Cinematography (minute 22)Performance (minute 24)AKA Hotels (minute 26)Attending The Venice Film Festival (minute 28)What makes Larry a good #friend? (minute 29)The Film Critic's Ticket website (minute 31)You must stay and watch the movie credits at the end (minute 34)Barbenheimer (minute 36)“Dune and Dune 2 are great movies!” (minute 39)Max's twin, Jack is an extra in an upcoming movie (minute 41)Movie Reviews: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 43)Oscar Predictions (minute 44.30)Oscars Trivia (minute 54)Oscars Best Pictures Winners in 30 seconds (minute 56.30)What was the greatest year for movies? (minute 1.01)1994: Shawshank Redemption or Forrest Gump (minute 1.03)1985-1986 Boston Celtics roster in 30 seconds (minute 1.05)Feeney's custom-made tee shirt (minute 1.07)Upcoming events (minute 1.09)Start, Bench, Cut: JCC Players (minute 1.11)Billy's favorite movies (minute 1.13)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza -www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank -www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 -www.float41.comMaximum Beverage -www.maximumbev.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #126 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Helen Brower and Cesar Contreras.It was great to talk with my #friends, Helen and Cesar!Helen and Cesar ownSally and Bob's Eatery.We talked about:Podcast sponsors (minute 2)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to owning a restaurant (minute 3)Cesar's favorite meal to cook (minute 4.30)Carne Asada & Avocado Eggs Benedict (minute 6)Helen is always happy! (minute 7)Google reviews (minute 9)Supporting Friends of Feeney (minute 10)Brooke Goff (minute 11)Cesar's favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 12.30)Where in the World Wednesday - Mexico (minute 14)Mariachi Band (minute 16)Instagram pictures (minute 17)Supporting The Miracle League (minute 18)Buying and expanding Sally and Bob's (minute 21)The “Newlywed Game” (minute 22)Favorite superhero (minute 28)Favorite teacher (minute 29)Crazy Questions (minute 30)How did Friends of Feeney start? (minute 38)Upcoming events (minute 40)Recommendations (minute 41)Playhouse on Park (minute 42)Matt's calendar of scenery photos (minute 43)Shoutout to Tommy Ray's Barbershop (minute 45)Feeney's favorite breakfast at Sally and Bob's (minute 46)Cesar's homemade hot sauce (minute 47)“Shout out to our customers!” (minute 49)Podcast Sponsors:The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #125 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Greg Hammond and Chelsea Dropik.  It was great to talk with my #friends, Greg & Chelsea!  Greg is a financial coach for HammondIles Wealth Advisors and Chelse is a Campaign Development Director for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. They collaborated on the Connecticut Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future.  We talked about: Greg earned Visionary of the Year (minute 2) Lindsay David (minute 3) Greg's dad, Ken (minute 5) Greg is a Financial Coach (minute 6.30) Chelsea is a Campaign Development Director (minute 9.40) Podcast sponsors (minute 12) Greg's 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Financial Coach (minute 13) Chelsea's 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Campaign Development  Director (minute 14) Laura Moran is a good #friend! (minute 15) Greg wrote a book called, You could do MORE that matters (minute 17.30) CT Beer Tour (minute 19.40) Rule of 3 Brewing (minute 20.20) Back East Brewing (minute 22) Luppoleto Brewing Co. (minute 23) Elicit Brewing Co. (minute 24) Powder Hollow Brewery (minute 26) WeHa Brewing and Roasting Company (minute 28) New Park Brewery  (minute 31) Coastline Brewing Company (minute 32) New Cambridge Brewing (minute 34) Problem Solved Brewing Company (minute 35) Concentric Brewing Company (minute 37) Shoutout to Rachel Diamond (minute 39) Chelsea & Greg's favorite restaurants (minute 40) Greg & Chelsea's favorite moment with friends (minute 45) The new, improved Friends of Feeney website (minute 50) Where will Friends of Feeney be in 5 years? (minute 52) Closing remarks (minute 56) 6, 12, 18, 24 Game (minute 58) The CT Beer Tour Schedule (minute 1.01)   Podcast Sponsors:  The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com Float 41 - www.float41.com Maximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #124 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Steve Boyle. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Steve! Steve is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of 241 Sports Camp. We talked about: How 241 got started (minute 2) 241 in Africa (minute 7) Podcast sponsors (minute 10) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being CoFounder/Executive Director (minute 11) Steve's wife and father in-law (minute 15) Receiving the Catalyst Endowment Fund (minute 19) Thinking On Purpose - T.O.P. (minute 22) Physical Literacy Pals - P.L.P. (minute 29) Writing grants (minute 34) The Blue Jean Mile (minute 36) Exercise helps mental health (minute 41) Dancing (minute 45) Being an Honoree for the Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade (minute 47) Steve has his Irish Passport (minute 49) Winter Carnival at Bushnell Park (minute 51) Sports Sampling Day on August 29th - The 241st day of the year (minute 53) Upcoming events (minute 55) EXCLUSIVE: Feeney joins 241 Sports Camp (minute 57) Our “walking” meeting at J Rene (minute 49) Steve's favorite teacher (minute 1.01) Steve's favorite moment with a friend (minute 1.05) Being a Girl Dad (minute 1.06) Recommendations (minute 1.08) Steve's hoop story at Eisenhower Park when he was “The OG” (minute 1.12) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com Float 41 - www.float41.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #123 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Stefania Sassano. It was great to talk with my #friend, Stefania! Stefania is a Production Associate for Directline Media and a Cosplay Content Creator. We talked about: Being a Content Creator (minute 1) Cosplay (minute 3) Creator Fund on TikTok (minute 5) Being a YouTuber (minute 9) Attending The University of New Haven (minute 10) Acting (minute 15) Stefania's X-Men 97 shirt (minute 17) Icon Series Airbnb (minute 19 Feeney's AC Automotive shirt (minute 22) Feeney's dancing video (minute 25) Stefania's resume (minute 29) Podcast sponsors (minute 34) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Content Creator (minute 35) “Rogue talks with Carol” TikTok video (minute 39) Stefania's favorite restaurant and 4 superhero guests (minute 42) Content: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 46) Favorite Teacher in Rogue voice (minute 49) Favorite moment with a friend in a British accent (minute 51) Cosplay questions (minute 52) Comic Cons (minute 55) X-Men Trivia (minute 57) Marvel movie quotes (minute 59) Feeney dressed as Spiderman (minute 1.05) Closing remarks (minute 1.06) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com Float 41 - www.float41.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #122 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Stephen Espinal. It was great to talk with my #friend and neighbor, Stephen! Stephen is an Account Executive for Telecommunications at Universal Connectivity. We talked about: Telecommunications (minute 1) Past episodes and podcast sponsors (minute 3) 4 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being an Account Executive (minute 4) The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce (minute 5) Mechanical Engineer degree from CCSU (minute 7.30) Work days: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 9) Podcast guest #98, Tom Pincince (minute 11) Stephen's favorite teachers (minute 14) Conard's Mock Trial Team (minute 19) Coaching Travel Soccer (minute 24) West Hartford Girls Softball Team sponsored by Friends of Feeney (minute 25) Feeney's daughters love to read! (minute 28) Recommendations (minute 31) Feeney playing Madden vs his nephew, Nick (minute 35) European Soccer (minute 38) Pick up soccer and basketball at Wolcott Park (minute 43) Rinku from South Main Wine and Spirits (minute 45) What's next for Friends of Feeney? (minute 48) Join us at The Hartford Wolf Pack game on February 28th (minute 50) WeHa Whiskey Fest (minute 53) Stephen won the “Podcast Guest Appearance” in a raffle (minute 54) What makes @JumpsByChi a good #friend? (minute 55) Closing remarks (minute 56) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #121 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Joey Batts.  It was great to talk with my good #friend, Joey!  Joey is a teacher and the founder of the nonprofit organization, Hip Hop for the Homeless.   We talked about: Joey Batts is my Best Friend (minute 1) Hip Hop for the Homeless - Year 11 (minute 3) HH4H Board of Directors (minute 7) Joey has been a teacher for 17 years  (minute 9) Jose from Local Goods  (minute 11) Upcoming HH4H Concert Dates (minute 14) Feeney Talks with Friends Podcast Sponsors (minute 15) Rappers who inspired Joey (minute 17 Songs: First, Last, Best, Worst  (minute 19) Thanksgiving (minute 21) HH4H Sponsors (minute 25) The “Joey Batts” Sticker (minute 31) FTWF Podcast Sponsors (minute 33) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Teacher & a Nonprofit President (minute 39) Joseph William Valentin Battaglia is Italian (minute 43) Joey's buttons (minute 45) Joey's wild story about getting his first tattoo (minute 47) True Penny Tattoo does Joey's tattoos (minute 50) Joey's favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 52) Joey raps (minute 59) Recommendations (minute 1.02) The book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” (minute 1.04) Closing remarks (minute 1.07) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com Float 41 - www.float41.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #120 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Traci Carter. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Traci! Traci is the Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, Anchors Camp. We talked about: Playing basketball for The University of Hartford (minute 1) What makes Coach Gallagher a good #friend? (minute 3) Anchors Camp (minute 5) Being the Executive Director at Anchors Camp (minute 9) The importance of learning a trade (minute 12) Float 41, our newest podcast sponsor (minute 14) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being Executive Director(minute 15) Anchor Camp Activities: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 18) Haneef is a camper success story (minute 25) Marty from The Exchange Club (minute 29) Traci and Feeney were clothing models at BK & Co (minute 31) Jim Newfrock (minute 32) “Life is one big school” - Traci (minute 35) The Science of Reading (minute 37) The Dictionary Game (minute 39) Kids are hilarious! (minute 47) Future plans for Anchors Camp (minute 51) MJ from Daswani Clothiers (minute 53) Upcoming events (minute 55) Recommendations (minute 57) Feeney won a dance contest with Zuly from Juniper Homes (minute 1.01) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com Float 41 - www.float41.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #119 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends for The Second Annual Hot Wings Challenge Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness. It was great to talk and eat hot wings with my good #friends, Avi, Jorge and Chris. We talked about: Our fundraising efforts (minute 1) Podcast sponsors (minute 2) Float 41, our newest podcast sponsor (minute 3) #BeAGoodFriend and subscribe (minute 5) Round 1: Hot Ones Buffalo Sauce (minute 6) Fowl Play made the wings (minute 8) Conan O'Brien on Hot Ones (minute 10) Upcoming Events (minute 14) Best of West Hartford (minute 17) Round 2: Pink Elephant Hot Sauce (minute 19) Questions Game (minute 22) Special guest, Allie (minute 26) Should Paul Rudd be on money? (minute 29) Concerts : First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 34) Round 3: Melinda's Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce (minute 39) How to read a label with ingredients? (minute 42) The “What Happened First?” Game (minute 44) “Family Feud” Game (minute 46) Round 4: Da Bomb Beyond Insanity Hot Sauce (minute 49) “Movie Taglines” Game (minute 52) Shout out to Colleen, episode #67 (minute 55) Closing remarks (minute 56) “MORE MILK!” - Jorge (minute 57) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com Float 41 - www.float41.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #118 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Deb Bibbins and Gary Sekorski.  It was great to talk with my good #friends, Deb and Gary!  Deb is the Founder and Gary is the Co-Founder of the nonprofit organization, For All Ages.  We talked about: Our first time meeting at World of Beer (minute 1) Being the premiere charity for the Hartford Marathon (minute 2) The For All Ages website (minute 3) How it started (minute 9) How to get involved (minute 14) The importances of social connection (minute 17)  Getting the word “connectful” in the Webster's Dictionary (minute 19) Our 6th Annual Makerspace event (minute 21) Letter writing initiative (minute 22) Unite By Light event in Rocky Hill (minute 28) Podcast sponsors (minute 36) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being Founder & Co-Founder (minute 37) The For All Ages logo (minute 39) Deb's career in insurance (minute 41) Gary's career in engineering (minute 43) FAA Events: First, Last, Best, Worst  (minute 46) www.endlonelinessct.org (minute 53) What is “positive aging”? (minute 58) The Blue Zones (minute 1.01) Recommendations (minute 1.04) Closing remarks (minute 1.07) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #117 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rob Parenti. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Rob! Rob is a special education teacher and a director of Friends of Feeney. We talked about: The 3rd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 1) Being a Special Education Teacher in an Intensive Behavior Program (minute 2) Kebbi the Educational Robot from MOVIA Robotics (minute 3) Rob's educational career path (minute 17) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Special Ed. Teacher minute 19) “Hopes and Dreams” written piece from a fifth grader (minute 20) How Rob met his wife, Margo (minute 22) Rob speaks Klingon (minute 23) Upcoming events (minute 25) Margo is running the Half Marathon at Hartford Marathon (minute 27) “Friends of Nicholas” annual event at the Hartford Yard Goats (minute 30) Rob is a Grief Recovery Coach (minute 33) The Bristol Blues fundraiser (minute 40) The “Bristol vs. West Hartford” Game (minute 42) Recommendations (minute 53) Rob's favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 57) Our #friends at Kaoud Rugs (minute 1.00) Rob's favorite teacher (minute 1.03) #BeAGoodFriend yard sign at Rich's house in Bethany (minute 1.05) Closing remarks (minute 1.07) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #116 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rain Hayles. It was great to talk with my #friend, Rain! Rain is the owner and content creator of Splash Productions. We talked about: How it started (minute 1) 18,700 followers on Instagram (minute 2) “Splash Season” (minute 3) London Jemison heading to Alabama (minute 5) Connections with coaches (minute 7) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) for Splash Productions (minute 9) Riley Fox - episode #93 (minute 12) Dan Fritz - episode #111 (minute 16) Splash Day 2021 (minute 18) Sporting Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 21) Rebecca Lobo (minute 26) Having supportive parents (minute 32) Crazy Questions (minute 35) Indiana Fever and WNBA (minute 41) Deadpool and Wolverine (minute 46) Book recommendation, “Who Moved My Cheese?” (minute 52) Our free haircut event at Parkville Market with Lost Arts Barbershop (minute 53) Rain's favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 55) Earning a Yale Football Championship ring (minute 57) Upcoming events (minute 1.04) Closing remarks (minute 1.06) Tom Newman (minute 1.08) Deadpool podcast featuring Stefanie mentioned at minute 46: Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out this bonus episode, #FeeneyCallsTheHartfordYardGoats. It was great to call the game with my #friend, Dan Lovallo!  We talked about: Friends of Feeney (minute 1) Friends of Nicholas Night (minute 2) Support from the community (minute 3) Upcoming events (minute 4) How to donate to Friends of Feeney (minute 6) The future of Friends of Feeney (minute 8) The #FeeneyTalksWithFriends podcast (minute 9) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #115 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Victor Gonzalez.  It was great to talk with my #friend, Victor!  Victor is the Branch Manager of NBT Bank in West Hartford and founder of the nonprofit organization, Ties that Tie  We talked about: NBT Bank (minute 1) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Branch Manager (minute 2) Victor earned “Young Professional of the Year” Award (minute 5) NBT Bank's donation to Friends of Feeney at their Ribbon Cutting (minute 8) What makes Deb a good #friend? (minute 11) The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce (minute 18) Best of West Hartford Dancing with the Stars (minute 23) Victor's favorite restaurant (minute 29) Mr. Maurice Mosley  (minute 32) Chamber Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 35) Chief Riddick (minute 37) Upcoming events (minute 41) Avi Smith-Rapaport (minute 44) Eric from AMP Radio (minute 46) Crown Market (minute 48) Rose Wise from Kingsbury School (minute 51) Victor and Feeney were neighbors in Waterbury (minute 55) Victor's favorite teacher (minute 1.00) Granville Academy (minute 1.02) Ties that Tie (minute 1.04) MJ from Daswani Clothiers (minute 1.08) New swag (minute 1.11) The 3rd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament  (minute 1.13) CT Makerspace (minute 1.16) Closing remarks (minute 1.18) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out this bonus episode, #FeeneyCallsTheBristolBlues. It was great to call the game with my #friend, Ben Mihailovich We talked about: Friends of Feeney (minute 1) Rob Parenti (minute 2) The #BeAGoodFriend motto (minute 3) The #FeeneyTalksWithFriends podcast (minute 4) The Bristol Blues at Muzzy Field (minute 5.30) Feeney's First Pitch (minute 6.40) The dimensions of Muzzy Field (minute 8) The All-Star Game at Muzzy Field (minute 9.30) Feeney does play by play (minute 10.40) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out #PardonMyFriends (#114) featuring Pags and Ethan. It was great to deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in history with my #friends, Pags and Ethan. This is a podcast that will without a doubt change your life for the better. We talked about: Podcast sponsors (minute 1) Past podcast guests (minute 3) Pags - teaching (minute 4) Ethan - personal training (minute 5) Feeney - Director of Fun (minute 7) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) (minute 9.30) Favorite camp counselors (minute 13) Tom Newman (minute 15) Frank the Tank (minute 18) Who's back of the week? (minute 20) Hot Seat / Cool Throne (minute 29) Mount Rushmore of High Meadow Day Camp (minute 39) Upcoming events (minute 48) Special guest, Matt Heller (minute 51) The game, Lies (minute 55) Pub Quiz (minute 1.03) Specials guests, Lee and Larry (minute 1.06) Closing remarks (minute 1.32) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #113 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Patti Albee. It was great to talk with my #friend, Patti!  Patti is the administrator of the “Neighbors and friends in West Hartford” Facebook page.   We talked about: Patti's inspiration to start the “Neighbors and friends of West Hartford” Facebook page (minute 1) 3 questions required to join the page (minute 2) Business promotions (minute 5) Posts and comments (minute 7) Page rules (minute 8) Rules about posting about pets (minute 11) Past podcast guests (minute 14) Co-administrators of the page (minute 15) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being the page administrator (minute 16.30) Page Posts: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 18) Ashley (from Rita's Italian Ice) is a good #friend (minute 24) Patti's four children (minute 26) Who's dog pooped on the sidewalk? (minute 29) The importance of anonymous posts (minute 31) Upcoming events (minute 33) WeHa or West Hartford? (minute 36) Patti's favorite teacher (minute 37.30) 3 out of 4 of Patti's children are teachers (minute 40) Dr. Nancy DePalma (minute 44) Patti's parents were both teachers (minute 48) Patti's favorite pizza (minute 52) Patti's favorite restaurants (minute 54) What makes Helen a good #friend? (minute 55) Top ten foods to avoid (minute 1.00) Questions for Feeney (minute 1.02) Recommendations (minute 1.05) Closing remarks (minute 1.07) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #112 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jonah Francis. It was great to talk with my #friend, Jonah.   Jonah is a Dementia Practitioner and co-owner of Pansey Homecare Service.  We talked about: The birth of Jonah's daughter, Zuri (minute 1) 40 under Forty honoree (minute 2.40) Dennis House (minute 4) Podcast sponsors 7 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Dementia Practitioner (minute 8) A.S.A. - Approach, Skill & Ability (minute 11) Alzheimer & Dementia (minute 13) Purposeful Care (minute 15) Brain Change & Brain Failure (minute 17.30) Chevrolet Christmas Commercial and The Notebook (minute 19) Jonah's fiancee, Shanique will be a Diplomat (minute 21) Graduated from CCSU with a finance degree (minute 23) Signs and symptoms of Dementia (minute 26) What causes Dementia? (minute 30) Misconceptions (minute 33) Max Lugevere & Empty Little Boxes (minute 35) How does the use of technology impact the brain? (minute 37) E.O.P. - Equal Opportunity Program (minute 40) Attending West Hartford Public Schools (minute 43) What makes a great teacher? (minute 47) Upcoming events (minute 50) Dan Fritz on episode #111 (minute 54) Rick Bush coached and played basketball (minute 57) Jonah was honored as “100 Men of Color” (minute 59) Book recommendations (minute 1.01 Questions for Feeney (minute 1.03) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #111 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Dan Fritz. It was great to talk with my #friend, Dan. Dan is DFritz Photos and the photographer for the Rutgers University Basketball Team. We talked about: Attending Rutgers University (minute 1) DFritz Photos (minute 2.40)) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a photographer (minute 3.30) Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 5) Team Lithuania sponsored by The Grateful Dead (minute 9.30) Hoophall Classic (minute 10.30) Dan's first camera use was with Feeney's camp camera (minute 12.40) Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey (minute 13.50) Rutgers swag (minute 16.30) Trent Burns at Mizzou (minute 18) Show & Tell: Photos (minute 19.30) Donovan Clingan (minute 20.40) Advice for aspiring photographers (minute 25) Kenny Mayne (minute 28) Donation match for Friends of Feeney at ESPN (minute 30) Brooklyn Fritzy (minute 31) Jordan Fritz (minute 37) Start, Sit, Cut: Jordan, Pags or Ethan (minute 39) Dan's favorite teacher, Professor Fink (minute 42) More photos (minute 44) Bronny and Lakers (minute 48) Gameday Conor's favorite pizza, chicken bacon ranch (minute 52) Dan's favorite restaurant and 4 dinner guests (minute 57) Bol Bol and my #friend, Manute (minute 1.01) Recommendations (minute 1.05) Podcast guest #93, Riley Fox (minute 1.07) Dan started the FoF Instagram page (minute 1.09) Basketball Day at High Meadow Day Camp (minute 1.12) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out this special collaborative podcast episode of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends with Two Guys and a Lotta Wine. It was great to talk with my #friends, Bobby P. and Rocky!    Two Guys and a Lotta Wine is a show on West Hartford Community Interactive which has been on the air for almost 14 years.  We talked about: Podcast sponsors (minute 2) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to hosting a show (minute 3) Matt Whitney from Maximum Beverage (minute 4) WeHa Whiskey Fest (minute 5) Shows: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 7) Doug Rankin from Missing Link Wine Company (minute 12) Bobby's favorite teacher (minute 15) Rocky's favorite teacher (minute 16.50) Bobby's favorite restaurant (minute 19) Rocky's favorite restaurant (minute 20) Top 5 BYOB restaurants (minute 22) Jen Evans and WHCi (minute 30) 45th Anniversary Celebration on November 9th (minute 32) What makes Bobby/Rocky a good #friend? (minute 34) Upcoming events (minute 39) Union Kitchen hosts a wine tasting contest (minute 42) Wine Tasting - Feeney's wine (minute 45) Wine Tasting - Bobby P's wine (minute 51) Wine Tasting - Rocky's wine (minute 58) The oldest wine was just discovered (minute 1.07) Who wins “Best in Glass”? (minute 1.08) Recommendations (1.09) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #108 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Omar Saad. It was great to talk with my #friend, Omar. Omar is the Operational Manager at Amazon BDL4 and Co-President of the Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament. We talked about: Omar is the Co-President of the FoF Golf Tournament (minute 1) BDL4 Windsor Amazon (minute 4) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being an Operational Manager (minute 7) Saturdays Are For Friends Adventures: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 10) Omar's favorite restaurant is Bricco (minute 11.30) Doro is donating the breakfast sandwiches for our golf event (minute 13.30) Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (minute 16.30) What makes Miles a good #friend? (minute 18.30) Start, Sit, Cut: Sammy, Mo & Nate (minute 20.20) Nardwuar Questions (minute 22) Hotdogs at Talcott Mountain Collective (minute 24) Attending Western Connecticut State University (minute 29) Savage Pallet Projects (minute 32) Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 34.20) Omar suggests the series, Animal Kingdom (minute 39) Upcoming Events (minute 41) Special guest and owner of Maximum Beverage, Matt Whitney (minute 43) Tequila High Noons (minute 47.40) Happy Gilmore check presentation for $10, 872 to Friends of Feeney (minute 50) Scottie Scheffler (minute 52.25) Anejo Tequila (minute 55.40) Eating Oysters (minute 58) WeHa Whiskey Fest on Friday, October 4, 2024 (minute 1.00) Special guest, Matt Heller (minute 1.07) Mezcal (minute 1.09) Christopher Oaxaca from Drink Mechanics (minute 1.11) Great deals at Maximum Beverage (minute 1.13) Closing remarks (minute 1.18) Game - Famous Catchphrases (minute 1.22) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #108 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring The Honorable Dr. Miguel Cardona. It was great to talk with my #friend, Dr. Cardona. Dr. Cardona is The United States Secretary of Education. We talked about: Dr. Cardona's most influential teachers (2.00) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great Secretary of Education (minute 4.30) Dr. Cardona's path to “Service to Community” started with his parents and family (minute 6.30) Hector Cardona is a good #friend (7.30) The title that he takes most pride in is “Papi” (minute 8.40) Dr. Cardona's drive and commitment to service (minute 10) Closing remarks (minute 13.50) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #107 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Mike Mason.   It was great to talk with my #friend, Mike.   Mike is the President and CEO of the Special Olympics Connecticut.   We talked about: Christy Miller is a good #friend (1.00) Being President and CEO (minute 2.30) Podcast Sponsors (minute 4.40) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great President/CEO (minute 5.20) Beau Doherty (minute 7) Unified Sports (minute 8.30) Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 10.20) Mike's three sons volunteer or “voluntold” (minute 19) Bozzutos (minute 22) Dream Ride on August 25-27 (minute 24) Chloe Roberts (minute 26.40) Unified Skiing Program (minute (minute 28.40) Sponsors for Special Olympics Connecticut (minute 30) Renee DiNino is a great #friend! (minute 34) WWE and The Big Show (minute 36.20) Bob Maxon (minute 37.40) Connecticut has the most "Unified Champion" Banners in the country  (minute 40) The Torch Run (minute 42) Special Olympics is the largest provider for healthcare screenings in the world (minute 44) Strong Minds, Special Smiles & Opening Eyes (minute 46) Hartford Yard Goats (minute 52) The Summer Games (minute 53.20) Southern Connecticut State University (minute 56) Mike's favorite teacher (minute 58.30) Hillside School in Naugatuck is in the Guinness Book of World Records (minute 1.00) The Naugatuck Memorial Day Parade (minute 1.03) Ella Niski and the Naugatuck VFW (minute 1.05) Dave Portnoy visited John's Pizza in Naugatuck (minute 1.07) Closing remarks (minute 1.10) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #106 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring GameDay Conor. It was great to talk with my #friend, Conor Geary.   Conor is the Gameday Host for The Hartford Yard Goats, UConn Huskies Athletics, CT Sun and many more…   We talked about: Luna Pizza (1.00) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great Gameday Host (minute 2.40) Baby Goats Races (minute 4.20) Kiss Cam (minute 5.50) Best Chicken Tenders ever! (8.20) Conor volunteers for The Heckle Hole (minute 9.30) Special guest, Erin, from West Hartford Girls Softball (minute 11.30) Conor's favorite teacher (minute 14.40) Thai blocked Feeney from catching a tee shirt (minute 20) Jeff Dooley is a great guy! (minute 22) Rob Parenti's first pitch at The “Friends of Nicholas” Yard Goats game (minute 23) Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 26.40) Donovan Clingan at the Victory Parade (minute 31) Gender reveal for Conor from the UConn Student Athletes (minute 33) Conor's championship ring (minute 34.40 ) Third Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament on September 14, 2024 (minute 36.50) City Steam (minute 37.40) Sea Tea Improv (minute 38.50) Conor's favorite cheesesteak is from Ishkabibbles (minute 45.30) Hosting the NCAA Elite Eight games in Los Angeles  (minute 49) Conor's favorite pizzas: Chicken Bacon Ranch and Buffalo Chicken (minute 51) Calling out Mr. Hot Balls about pizza (minute 52) Hosting ESPN Gameday at Storrs (minute 54) Conor's favorite restaurant, The Charles (minute 55) Congratulations to my #friend, Kyle for earning the “People of Purpose” award and choosing to donate to Friends of Feeney (minute 56) Feeney's story about Mickey Mantle (minute 58) Surprise guest, Mason (minute 1.02) Crazy Questions (minute 1.03) Conor is a mathematician! (minute 1.11) Fun facts (minute 1.12) Martin Rosol's kielbasa (minute 1.14) Swag time (minute 1.15) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #105 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Biplav Lal Shrestha.  It was great to talk with my #friend, Biplav.  Biplav is an International Karate Player from The Nepal Karate Federation. He was a gold medalist at the 13th South Asian Games.                                                                                                         We talked about: Being an international karate champion (minute 1) The Nepal Karate Federation (minute 2) Competing in Australia (minute 3.40) Recording our podcast at Taste of India (minute 5) Receiving a Proclamation from Mayor Shari Cantor (minute 6.30) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being great at karate (minute 8.20) Karate scoring (minute 10) Preparing for a match (minute 13) Nepal karate tracksuit (minute 15) Karate is no longer an Olympic sport (minute 16.40) Biplav's trophy case (minute 17.30) Karate events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 18.40) “Don't Quit” shirt by WeShine worn by Feeney (minute 21) How is Deepak a good #friend? (minute 22.30) Karate workouts (minute 24) Crazy Questions (minute 25) The Flying Kick vs Roundhouse Kick  (minute 29) Biplav's favorite super power (minute 32) Enjoying a good meal from Taste of India (minute 33) Special thanks to Hayden (@haydess) for recording this podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #104 of #FeeneyDJsWithFriends featuring Joe Orsini. It was great to talk and “spin records” with my #friend, DJ Joey O! Joe is a sales rep for Lawson's and a DJ! @JoeyO860 on Instagram We talked about: Mister Rogers theme mixed with Wu-Tang Clan (minute 1) 20 years in the beer industry (minute 4) Podcast sponsors (minute 6) Joe sells beer to Parkville Market (minute 7) DJing and 90s Hip-Hop (minute 8.30) Frank the Tank fundraiser (minute 9.30) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good Sales Rep (minute 10.30) Connecticut Brewers' Guild (minute 12) Lawson's exclusive beer tasting (minute 15) Lawson's in Vermont (minute 16) WATERBURY!! (minute 19) Sacred Heart High School (minute 20.30) Did Ryan Kunkel catch the football? (minute 23) Stories about Manny Velez (minute 25) Always a good time with Bibi Velez (minute 28) 6th podcast guest from Waterbury (minute 30) Frankie's Hotdogs (minute 34) Joe's favorite restaurant, San Marino (minute 35) Joe's four dinner guests (minute 40) Paulie T (minute 43) Who and what inspired you to become a DJ? (minute 45) What makes DJ Jorge a good #friend? (minute 49) DJing: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 53) DJ Joey O performs at the Groggy Frog on the first Friday of every month (minute 57) “Beat Matching” (minute 59) Favorite rappers (minute 1.03) Jam Master Jay's rider for when he played at the Brickyard (minute 1.04) Jay Leander is a good #friend (minute 1.06) Jen Leander is a great reading interventionist (minute 1.08) Cheers with Lawson's Maple Tripple (minute 1.10) Surviving the shooting at Hartford Distributors on August 3, 2010 (minute 1.11) Two-time Tailgate Champion at UConn football games (minute 1.19) Closing remarks (minute 1.22) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #103 of #FeeneyGolfWithFriends featuring David Souza. It was great to talk and golf with my #friend, David Souza.  Dave is the owner and one of the coaches at GOLFTEC.  860-222-2299 We talked about: Happy 7th Anniversary Cake from Elmwood Pastry Shop (minute 1) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great golf coach (minute 2) Dave was born and raised in West Hartford (minute 3.30) He taught 20,000 golf lessons! (minute 5.30) The GOLFTEC Technology (minute 7) The Third Annual Friends of Feeney Charity Golf Tournament (minute 10.30) Mark Moriarty, CEO of First Tee Connecticut (minute 11.30) Golf Lessons: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 13) Earning a degree from the Professional Golf Management Program at FSU  (minute 16) Good qualities of Dave's Mom and Dad (minute 21) 100th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park (minute 23) 102nd Podcast was a Hotdog Competition at Parkville Market (minute 25) Earning 2nd place for our float during the Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade (minute 27) Thanks again to RiseUp Mural and Pink Flamingo for their support (minute 29) Dave's favorite restaurant, Treva and his 4 dinner guests (minute 31) Sit, Start, Bench: FSU, Celtics , Patriots (minute 36) The Fosbury Flop (minute 41) The book, “The Inner Game of Tennis” (minute 44) The six coaches at GOLFTEC (minute 50) Words from Dave's Dad, Bill (minute 52) Feeney's 10 minute coaching lesson from Coach Dave using OptiMotion Technology (minute 53) Click this link below to register for the Third Annual Friends of Feeney Charity Golf Tournament: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/3rd-annual-friends-of-feeney-golf-tournament/details/registration-details Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

Check out episode #102 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Frank Fleming at The #BeAGoodFriend Hot Dog Competition at Parkville Market. It was great to talk, walk, eat hot dogs and raise some money with my #friend, Frank the Tank!  Frank helped Friends of Feeney raise just over $3000!  It was a fantastic fundraiser thanks to Martin Rosol's Meats, Parkville Market and Barstool Sports.  Check out: What makes Jenks a good #friend? (minute 1) Frank's Ranking Board (minute 2.35) #FeeneyWalks + #FrankWalks (minute 4) Hot Dog Competition rules (minute 4.30) “The Daddy” from Fowl Play (minute 5.10) “Hot Dog Onigiri” from Hartford Poke Co. (minute 6.20) “The Grilled Cheese Glizzy” from Meltdown (minute 6.44) “The TMKT Dog” from Taiwanese Night Market (minute 7.50) Frank sings “The New Jersey Transit Blues” (minute 8.25) “Mofongo Mayhem” from Mofongo  (minute 9.31) Victor Gonzalez from NBT Bank (minute 10.40) Carlos Mouta from Parkville Market (minute 10.50) Third Place goes to Piri Piri Q (minute 11.24) Second Place goes to Meltdown (minute 11.45) First Places goes to Mercado 27 (minute 12.20) Teddy from Martin Rosol's Meats (minute 12.40) Tank Cooks custom made flag by Savage Pallet Projects (minute 13) Closing remarks from Feeney (minute 13.20) Check out the Facebook Photo Album from this event: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #101 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rinku Shrestha. It was great to talk with my #friend, Rinku Shrestha. Rinku is the owner of South Main Wine and Spirits and president of the Rachit Foundation. We talked about: Rinku donated his liver to his son, Rachit (minute 1) How the Rachit Foundation started (minute 6) April is Donate Life Month (minute 9) Culture Fest at Wolcott Elementary School (minute 10) Rehearsing at the Foxon Library (minute 12.50) Rachit Foundation's mission and website (minute 15.40) Rachit Foundation poster (minute 19) Coaching Travel Soccer (minute 21) Rinku's favorite sport, cricket (minute 23) Attending Military School (minute 27) Podcast sponsors (minute 32) Upcoming events (minute 34) Nepal flag (minute 36) Nepali hat and knife, Khukuri (minute 38) Rachit Foundation brochure (minute 40) Liver transplant surgery and showing off the scar (minute 45) Rinku was a design engineer and phlebotomist (minute 49) Mayor Shari Cantor is a good #friend (minute 55) South Main Wine and Spirits (minute 57) Donating to the March of Vines event hosted by The Rotary Club (1.00) Performing on WHCi (minute 1.09) Powerful moment with his doctor before his liver transplant surgery (minute 1.12) “Yale Hospital my temple. It is my heaven!” - Rinku (minute 1.15) Closing Remarks (minute 1.20) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #100 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Javier Colon, Frank Whaley, Dr. Tracey Wilson and more! The 100th Podcast Celebration was a wonderful fundraising event at Playhouse on Park! Matt Heller's introduction (opening) Feeney sings “Won't You Be My Good #Friend?” with Javier Colon (minute 6.20) Friends of Feeney Board of Directors (minute 8.20) Mayor Shari Cantor's Cartwheel (minute 9.20) Interview with Javier Colon (minute 11) Javier sings “Time After Time” (minute 20.30) Javier sings “Fix You” (minute 36.40) Javier sings “Hallelujah” (minute 46) Interview with Frank Whaley (minute 52) Who is “The Voice” in Field of Dreams? (minute 1.04) What was in Marcellus Wallace's briefcase? (minute 1.10) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great actor (minute 1.18) Who do you like better, Jon Voight or Marlon Brando? (minute 1.20) Directing the movie, Joe the King (minute 1.26) Movies: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 1.32) “SAY WHAT AGAIN!” (minute 1.34) John Decker donates $500 to fulfill his promise after winning JCC Basketball League (minute 1.36) Dr. Tracey Wilson hosts West Hartford Trivia (minute 1.41) The Park Road Association Team: Tracy and Johnny (minute 1.42) The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Team: Kate and Chris (minute 1.43) Group photo of past podcast guests (minute 2.00) “You've Got a Friend” Group sing along led by Latanya Farrell and Friends Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com Extra special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor: French Cleaners - www.thefrenchcleaner.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #99 of #FeeneySingsWithFriends featuring Latanya Farrell. It was great to talk, laugh and sing with my #friend, Latanya Farrell.  Latanya is The Singing Principal and The Queen of Summer Concerts. We talked about: Podcast Sponsors (minute 1) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great principal (minute 2) Becoming “The Singing Principal” (minute 5) Teaching during the Pandemic (minute 10) Being an educational leader (minute 16) Feeney gifted Alex a custom made Luna Pizza flag from Savage Pallet Projects (minute 18) The Queen of Summer Concerts (minute 20) Confirm or Deny: Does the set list get thrown out of the window during a show? (minute 22) Scott Wattel aka “Shunky” (minute 24) Photos of Hugo's Eagle Scout project (minute 25) French Fries (minute 26) Singing Performances: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 28) What makes Scott a good #friend? (minute 38) The rest of the band: Dave, Mike, & Jason (minute 40) Ladybugs (minute 43) Scott Haney (minute 45) Winning CT Star Search (minute 47) Becoming friends with Javier Colon while at University of Hartford (minute 51) 100th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park (minute 55) Latanya sings “New York” by Alicia Keys (minute 57) Upcoming singing events (minute 59) Feeney's go-to wedding dance move (minute 1.01) Latanya's favorite restaurant, Portobello (minute 1.03) James Lipton's questions (minute 1.05) Latanya's 4 dinner guests (minute 1.08) Cait Cait's handmade necklaces gift for Latanya (minute 1.11) Recommendations (minute 1.13) Latanya's favorite teachers (minute 1.15) Latanya shows off her new #FriendsOfFeeney swag (minute 1.20) Surprise guest, Rory (minute 1.23) Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.25) Closing remarks (minute 1.34) Hot Ones Last Dab with Da Bomb (minute 1.35) Singing at minutes: 2, 20, 29, 48, 54, 57, 1.27 Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #98 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Tom Pincince. It was great to talk with my #friend, Tom Pincince! Tom Pincince is the Athletic Director of Central Connecticut State University and the proud father of three daughters! We talked about: Being a “Rhode Island” Guy (minute 2) The Pincince Brothers (minute 4) Being a Girl Dad (minute 6.30) JCC Basketball (minute 10) Pickleball (minute 12) Video of Tom's behind the back trick shots from half-court (minute 17) Being the Athletic Director at CCSU (minute 18) Midday field trip for a women's basketball game (minute 23) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great athletic director (minute 25) Famous CCSU alumni (minute 30) Starting out as a Sports Information Director (minute 32) Dave from Fresh Ink (minute 38) What makes Jeff Dooley a good #friend? (minute 40) Tom recommends the podcasts: Smartless and New Heights (minute 44) Surprise guest, Juri from West Hartford Lock (minute 45) Doing chin ups (minute 48) Safe Grad Fundraisers at Luna Pizza (minute 49) Tom's favorite restaurant, Beachland Tavern and 4 dinner guests (minute 50) Internet Safety Talks (minute 57) Public Speaking (minute 1.07) Speak Up (minute 1.11) CCSU Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 1.13) Our favorite TED Talks (minute 1.19) National Compliment Day (minute 1.26) “Ya Know” counter pops up on screen (minute 1.29) 100th Podcast at Playhouse on Park (minute 1.33) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out Episode #97: Friends of Steve. This heartfelt and special edition of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends is filled with love, reflections, and the spirit of friendship that defined Steve Famiglietti's remarkable journey. It was so great to come together to celebrate the life, memories and positive impact of Steve with so many #friends: Katie Hanley (minute 1) Jeff Fresier (minute 6) Chris Eastwood (minute 12) Mark Hedrick (minute 16.20) Janet Goldberg (minute 20) Stacie Chung (minute 25) Rob Parenti (minute 34.30) Nicole Feeney & Stephen Deltatto (minute 40) Adam Kosakowski (minute 55) Leigh-Ann Hammond (minute 1.06) Podcast mentions: Episode #8: Feeney Talks with Steve Famiglietti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRZR1fVHsgc Episode #92: Feeney Talks with Katie Hanley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV4V3Z-OHAQ Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #96 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jeff Dooley.  It was great to talk with my #friend, Jeff Dooley.  Jeff Dooley is a play-by-play announcer and the “Voice of the Hartford Yard Goats”!  We talked about: Being the “Voice of the Hartford Yard Goats” (minute 1) Max Scherzer pitched at Dunkin Donuts Park (minute 4) Jeff's inspiration to become an announcer (minute 7) Podcast Sponsors (minute 8.30) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great broadcaster(minute 10) What make Dan Lovallo a good #friend? (minute 11.40) Games called: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 13) Jeff got called up to the MLB to call Rockies at Phillies in April (minute 15) Aaron Hicks story (minute 18) The importance of pronouncing someone's name correctly (minute 20) Friends of Nicholas fundraiser events at Yard Goats game (minute 24) Rob Parenti (minute 26) Be A Goat Friend tee shirts (minute 28) 1996 Year in Music (minute 30) In 2001, Michael Cuddyer saved Brad Thomas' life (minute 33) Big Papi aka David Ortiz (minute 36) Feeney's first pitch and “webgem” (minute 41) Jeff's story as a ball boy (minute 44) What make Tim Restall a good #friend? (minute 46) Beautiful shot of the baseball field lit up with lights (minute 50) Jeff's favorite baseball movies (minute 54) Advice someone who wants to pursue broadcasting (minute 59) Tom Baxter got called up to the Seattle Mariners (minute 1.01) Jeff's favorite teacher and ballpark (minute 1.03) The power of a handwritten note (minute 1.07) Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.09) Closing Remarks (minute 1.14) Podcast links: #BeAGoodFriend Winter Hat on Square App - https://square.link/u/4c5qVOBu Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #95 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Sarah LaTeano. t was great to talk with my #friend, Sarah LaTeano! Sarah is the owner of Float Forty-One and Float Forty-One Exhale. www.float41.com We talked about: Floatation Therapy aka “Floating” (minute 1) Inspiration to start Float Forty-One (minute 4) Friends of Float41 & Thank you! (minute 11) Float words (minute 13) Podcast Sponsors (minute 19) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to owning Float41 (minute 21) Cross Culture Kombucha (minute 23) Custom made Float41 Mugs from Aunt Mary (minute 29) Infrared Sauna (minute 31) Contrast Therapy (minute 33) Floats: FIrst, Last, Best Worst (minute 39) Numbers Game (minute 47) 1995 Year in Music (music 50) How to Plunge (minute 53) Feeney's Birthday (minute 55) Birthday Cards from Students (minute 59) Birthday Dinner at Bricco's (minute 1.04) Plunge Expectations (minute 1.06) Closing Remarks (minute 1.08) 100th Podcast Celebration on February 12th at Playhouse on Park (minute 1.10) Feeney's Birthday Plunge (minute 1.12) Podcast links: Cross Cut Kombucha - https://crossculturekombucha.com/ #BeAGoodFriend Trucker Hat on Square App - https://square.link/u/K1617t4g Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #94 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Eric Bergenn. It was great to talk with my #friend, Eric Bergenn! Eric is the owner of Bergenn Financial Group LLC. We talked about: Eric B & Rakim (minute 1) Bergenn Financial Group LLC (minute 2) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good financial advisor (minute 3) Inspiration to becoming a Financial Advisor (minute 5) Attending Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) (minute 7) Chris Clarke (podcast guest #32) (minute 11) Ben Fuchs from Fuchs Financial (minute 15) Hartford's Finest from Cystic Fibrosis (minute 20) 1994 Year in Music (minute 22) Podcast Sponsors (minute 28) Behind the Brand with DirectLine Media episode #28 (minute 30) Hot Sauces from Tevin (minute 32) Naima from The Craft (minute 37) Sarah from Float Forty-One (minute 41) Eric's favorite restaurant, Beachland Tavern with 4 dinner guests (minute 47) Toy Drive Box created by Fletcher (minute 51) Lily and The Egg by Jake Werblow read aloud (minute 53) National Alliance on Mental Illness with Paul Brainerd (minute 59) The Noah Webster House (minute 1.02) What makes Amy Boulton a good #friend? (minute 1.07) Matt Banever from Bards (episode #6) (minute 1.10) Cody from WeHa Brewing and Roasting (minute 1.14) Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 1.16) Hot One - Last dab with Da Bomb (minute 1.19) West Hartford Chamber of Commerce hat (minute 1.27) Closing Remarks (minute 1.18) Podcast links: Behind the Brand with Eric Bergenn - Episode #28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xO6KvKlIL8 NAMI: https://namict.org/about-nami-connecticut/our-staff/ The Craft LLC: https://thecraftexperience.store/ Float Forty-One: https://www.float41.com/ Feeney Talks with Matt Banever episode #6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypYD9iuR_8 Feeney Talks with Chris Clarke episode #32: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4kJIuiXNc0 Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #93 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Riley Fox. It was great to talk with my #friend, Riley Fox. Riley is a scholar-athlete and good friend. He is the all-time leading scorer in basketball at Conard High School. We talked about: Going for 2000 points! (minute 1) Keys to being a good teammate (minute 3) Going to Yale (minute 5.30) The Cathedral of Sweat (minute 7.20) New Haven pizza (minute 12) Riley vs Thai shooting contest (minute 15) 100th Podcast Celebration on February 12th (minute 17.30) Prep School or Conard? (minute 21) Carrot Sticks (minute 25) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good basketball player (minute 27) Hots Ones gift for Tevin (minute 29) Baked Potato Pizza from Luna (minute 31) Coach Leghorn (minute 33) Coach David Horowitz (minute 35) Kenny Mayne (minute 37) Commitment Edits (minute 39) Keep the Vision (minute 41) Riley's girlfriend, Sarah (minute 43) Fritz Photos (minute 45) Basketball Games: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 49) Breaking the all-time scoring record at Conard (minute 56) Coach John Decker (minute 1.02) Autographed Photos (minute 1.07) Hot One - Last dab with Da Bomb (minute 1.09) Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 1.11) Riley‘s mom cuts his hair (minute 1.16) Closing Remarks (minute 1.18) Podcast links: Episode #22: Feeney Talks with Thai, Scott and Andy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtKx-_Ajt5c Episode #38: Feeney Talks with Kenny Mayne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10NP2a6jS2M Episode #65: Feeney Talks with John Decker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwN2EhQbf5g Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #92 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Katie Hanley. It was great to talk with my wife's good #friend, Katie Hanley.  Katie is the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford.  We talked about: Nicole Feeney (minute 1) CEO of Jewish Family Services (JFS)  (minute 3) Mandell JCC  (minute 7) Max & Lily  (minute 10) Toy and Coat Drive (minute 13) The #18 (minute 15) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a CEO of JFS (minute 16) Was Katie a Disney Princess? (minute 20) WWF / WWE (minute 24) Katie's favorite restaurant, Bombay Olive (minute 26) Katie's four dinner guests: Conan O'Brien, Oprah Winfrey, Bob Dylan and her grandfather (minute 28) Wings from Luna Pizza (minute 33) Brigid and Brigette (minute 36)  Katie's favorite teacher (minute 40) French Cleaners (minute 43) Mister Rogers (minute 45) Steve Familglietti (minute 48) Steve on podcast #8 (minute 50) Steve was a Blindness Services Manager (minute 55) Panera Bread fundraiser for Steve on January 8th, his birthday (minute 1.02) Steve was a storm chaser (minute 1.06) Hot One -  Last dab with Da Bomb (minute 1.08) Gen Z slang (minute 1.10) Closing remarks (minute 1.16) Podcast links: Jewish Family Services: www.jfshartford.org Episode #8: Feeney Talks with Steve Familglietti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRZR1fVHsgc French Cleaners: www.thefrenchcleaner.com Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #91 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jorge Castro and Avi Rapaport Smith. This podcast was a Hot Wings Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. There were hot questions with even hotter wings! We had a blast! Topics covered with time marks: American Cancer Society (minute 1.00) The hot sauces (minute 2.00) Round 1: Frank's Red Hot - Confirm or Deny (minute 3.30) Steve from American Cancer Society (minute 9) #RealMenWearPink (minute 11) Round 2: Luna Pizza Special Wing Sauce - Crazy Questions (minute 13) Wing Sauce Stain Challenge for French Cleaners (minute 20) Round 3: Pink Elephant - Breast Cancer Awareness (minute 21.30) Jill Monson - Bishop is a good #friend! (minute 24) Round 4: Crazy Caribbean Hot Sauce - Fact or Fiction (minute 32) Feeney recommends Tangiers International Market (minute 40) Avi recommends Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant (minute 41) Shout out for the Board of Directors for Friends of Feeney (minute 43) Jorge recommends Bad Bunny, Donut Crazy and Cora Cora (minute 45) Round 5: Da Bomb - Thank-yous and photos (minute 48) Awards Night at Hartford Yard Goats stadium (minute 56) Jake “The Snake” Roberts (minute 59) Jorge's favorite teacher (minute 1.03) Declan's favorite teacher (minute 1.05) Avi's favorite teacher (minute 1.07) Final Round: The End Hot Sauce (minute 1.09) Spicy Things: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 1.11) “Look at the camera!” - Hot Ones Ending (minute 1.12) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support