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In this episode, Bob Delaney shares his journey from being an undercover state trooper infiltrating the mafia to becoming one of the NBA's most respected referees. Bob discusses the emotional challenges he faced while undercover, the healing power of basketball, building resilience, and the importance of sharing personal stories to connect with others.Now a leading voice in trauma recovgery, Bob's work supporting military personnel, first responders, and trauma survivors has been recognized at the highest levels—including honors from President Barack Obama, the U.S. Army, and the NCAA. WATCH: Bob Delaney USF Resilience / Self-Care Video SeriesChapters00:00 From Undercover to the NBA: A Unique Journey04:35 The Impact of Trauma and Resilience19:33 Reclaiming Identity After Trauma24:34 Mindset Shifts for Healing and Resilience31:24 The Power of Sharing Stories and Community Support

Listener and YouTuber, Bob Delaney (aka Jon's Dad Hikes), joins Jeremy to talk about Bob's thru hike of the Kungsleden in the Lapland region of Sweden.  Bob tells us about this incredible long-distance hike in one of the last big areas of wilderness of Europe, and about half of the hike is above the Arctic Circle.  Jeremy gives us some history of the area, including of the semi-nomadic Sami people who herd reindeer in the region.Bob's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@JonsDadHikesJoin Jeremy at Highlander in June:  https://www.highlanderadventure.com/en-us/big-bear-lakeDelicious backpacking meals from our sponsor:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Quesions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.comInstagram:  @trailsworthhikingpodcast

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back from the holidays with a special podcast only version of the show! The guys are joined by long time NBA ref, former undercover cop, Bob Delaney! They go over some of his first memories when it was announced Toronto got an expansion team. What was his first memory of Toronto? The guys then get into some of his stories from refereeing in the NBA, how going undercover helped Bob's career, and deal with PTSD. The show closes with Eric & Paul pitching the roles they would play in Bob's movie! All that and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Join Martin on this invigorating episode of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast as we dive into the chilly start to winter. Martin shares essential tips for braving the cold and making the most out of your winter outdoor adventures. Special mention goes to @JonsDadHikes, an esteemed outdoor author and guide as Martin reviews "Jon's Dad Hikes: Kungsleden: The Guide to Hiking The King's Trail in Sweden," commending it as an essential resource for anyone venturing onto Sweden's storied trail. Martin appreciates the detailed maps and invaluable tips that equip hikers for the scenic yet challenging journey.  Tune in for brief, yet fun, episode!Explore Bob Delaney's Latest BookDive deeper into the topics discussed in today's episode by checking out Bob Delaney's insightful book. It's a must-read for any outdoor enthusiast looking to expand their knowledge and skills. Get your copy now at Amazon.Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

This week, *Papa Bear Hikes* explores how travel and adventure can become lifelong companions, shaping our experiences across every stage of life. Our guest, **Bob Delaney**—trail name "Jon's Dad"—joins host Martin to share his remarkable journey. Now in his early sixties, Bob recently completed a 300-mile thru-hike along Sweden's **Kungsleden**, also known as The King's Trail, a 30-day adventure he gifted himself in retirement.From childhood explorations to fatherhood and now into retirement, Bob's passion for adventure has been woven into every chapter of his life. In this episode, Bob discusses how he continues to push boundaries with upcoming treks like the **Appalachian Trail 2024 (#AT2024)** and the **Pacific Crest Trail 2025 (#PCT2025)**, offering valuable insights into preparing for and thriving on long-distance hikes.Tune in to hear Bob's inspiring story and discover how he's made adventure a lifelong pursuit!If you're inspired by Bob's adventures, don't miss the chance to dive deeper into his journey—buy his book today:

This week, we explore how travel and adventure can become lifelong companions, shaping our experiences across every stage of life. Our guest, Bob Delaney—trail name "Jon's Dad"—joins us from Columbus, Ohio, to share his remarkable journey. Now in his early sixties, Bob recently completed a 300-mile thru-hike along Sweden's Kungsleden, known as The King's Trail, a 30-day adventure he gifted himself in retirement. From childhood explorations to fatherhood and now into retirement, Bob's passion for adventure has been woven into every chapter of his life. Tune in to hear his inspiring story.

Clayton spoke to Bob Delaney, a former undercover cop who infiltrated the Mob in New Jersey and New York for three years. He has since written two books – Covert (his story as ‘Bobby Covert', his undercover agent name) and Surviving the Shadows (“A Journey of Hope into Post Traumatic Stress”).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Point of Relation, Thomas is joined by author, political candidate, and former US Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, and author, consultant, and advocate for post-trauma awareness, Bob Delaney. They discuss the trauma faced by public servants, including those in law enforcement, and what can be done to foster healing and end cultural stigmas around therapy and mental health challenges.  Harry opens up about how he's channeling his anger from a traumatic experience into positive action for change. He explains how his willingness to be open about his struggles has been instrumental in his healing and is now an inspiration for others. All three agree that vulnerability comes from a place of strength, not weakness, and they explore how we can create safe, judgment-free environments where those who have experienced trauma can feel comfortable opening up and receiving help. Point of Relation podcast does not support or oppose candidates for public office or political parties. Guest appearances do not imply endorsement by the host or producers.  ✨ Join Thomas, Sounds True founder Tami Simon, and renowned poet Andrea Gibson for a collective presencing live event - The Crisis of Us and Them: Healing Our Tendency to Divide and Polarize.

For the 1961 season, the Washington Senators moved out of the capital to play ball in Minnesota as the Twins. Marque names such as Harmon Killebrew, Bob Allison, and Jim Perry helped the team make its mark in its new home. Four years later, the Twins would win the AL pennant and bring it to Minnesota for the first time. As for Washington, the city would not be left without a baseball team. Immediately replacing the Washington Senators in 1961 were… the Washington Senators. The team with an old name was one of two AL expansion teams, and success did not come easy. The team's first pennant was in 2010, but by then, they had moved to Arlington as the Texas Rangers. That first year saw them finish behind everyone else in the AL, posting a 61-100 record. 1961 was the year of a dominant Yankees team, finishing 47 and a half games ahead of the Senators. But what of their head-to-head? We join the Senators at Yankee Stadium on 2nd July; the two teams' record is 3-3, and we have Bob Delaney hosting, with Phil Rizzuto and Red Barber on the play-by-play. You can find the boxscore here. https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYA/NYA196107020.shtml This game was played on 2 July, 1961. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message

On this episode of Point of Relation, Thomas is joined by author, consultant, and advocate for post-trauma awareness, Bob Delaney. They discuss the profound impact of Bob's time doing undercover work to infiltrate mafia crime families. He experienced intense shame and guilt from deceiving the people he was investigating, despite believing that the work was necessary.  He and Thomas discuss how Bob overcame the isolation and trauma of repressing these emotions, and how society can better serve the first responders who endure so much trauma in their lines of work. Bob emphasizes the importance of having outlets to express emotions rather than repressing them and the need to improve attunement and relational capacities between these workers and the people they're serving. ✨ Become a member of Thomas Hübl's membership community, The Mystic Café, and join us for an all-new 10-Day Challenge: Cultivating Space.

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another holiday best of edition! They look back on the year that was in Canada basketball with the General Manager of the national team Rowan Barrett, longtime member Carl English, and current Bronze medalist Dwight Powell! The guys also look back on some of there favorite interviews of the year from NBA champion Popeye Jones, to former NBA ref Bob Delaney, and finally ESPN analyst Tim Legler!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Today's guest is Bob Delaney Author and Writer of several books, a former New Jersey State Trooper who worked undercover in the 70s to infiltrate the Mafia, an NBA Referee, a Global Speaker, and an Advocate for Post Traumatic Stress Awareness. Bob Delaney discusses his new book, "HEROES are Human". Lessons in Resilience, Courage, and Wisdom From the COVID Front Lines. Bob Delaney discusses how he had post-traumatic stress from his job as an N.J. State Trooper, and how Bob went for counseling and training at Harvard Global Mental Health Program.Bob interviewed several people who were on the front lines during Covid and how their mental health was deeply affected by what they experienced. Bob discusses how we must have these conversations to help each other, how important it is to take care of ourselves, and operational stress, and Bob discusses how important it is to have "confrontations" and to take care of your "Mind Health". Bob Delaney works with military veterans and also travels around the world visiting veterans. Also, Bob Delaney has received many different awards for his amazing work! One award is President Barack Obama's Volunteer Service Award for his post-traumatic stress education work with the military!Betsy indicates that this is a must-read book to have in your library and to give as a gift to someone to help them especially a nurse, doctor, military veteran, first responder, and caregiver! In Betsy's opinion, this book is very informative, powerful, and helpful! "HEROES ARE human helped her realize that she needed more help dealing with her Caregiver's PTSD! Betsy highly recommends going to Bob Delaney's website to learn more details about Bob Delaney and his awesome book! You can also order an autographed book on the website and find out how you can get involved in helping others!For more information: How important it is to take care of ourselves

Ask Win: http://ask-win.weebly.com. Ask Win sponsor: https://melodyclouds.com. Please donate to Ask Win by going to Payment Venmo Win1195 at https://venmo.com/. Win Kelly Charles' Books: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1. Win Kelly Charles' MONAT: https://wincharles.mymonat.com. Win Charles invited you to "Artwork of CP" space on Volley!: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=81gWaFXKkTbmiDp33eu209-tk. Flying Has Become Hell for Passengers with Wheelchairs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRntgEiTHIY.   On Ask Win today (Tuesday, April 25, 2023), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Bob Delaney. In the face of it, Bob may seem like an odd choice to write a book about what front-line healthcare workers experienced during COVID and its long-lasting effects on their mental health. He's not a doctor, or a nurse, or even a hospital administrator. But when it comes to post-traumatic stress, he knows of what he speaks. In the 1970s, as a young New Jersey state trooper, Delaney developed the condition after spending three years working undercover infiltrating the Mafia. He learned firsthand about the disruptive, potentially long-term impact traumatic events have on one's well-being and the need to be cognizant of the enormous levels of stress many of us experience. The recipient of President Barack Obama's Volunteer Service Award for his post-traumatic stress education work with the military, he has devoted his life to raising awareness about PTS. That's why he felt motivated to investigate and write about the emotional turmoil he knew was taking place during the height of pandemic. Heroes are Human is comprised of stories told by frontline health-care workers, their family members, and those in their care. Delaney has many of the people in the book share their story. To learn more about Bob, email Lissa at LissaWarrenPR@gmail.com.

We leave the AT behind today for a trip to Sweden and the Kungsleden, a trail that I'd never heard of before. Bob Delaney, or Jon's Dad, has a history with Sweden and returned there to hike this lesser known trail. He was so enamored by the trail that he's started a YouTube channel, a blog, and written a book about it. You can reach out to Bob directly at JonsDadHikes@gmail.com. He'll be happy to hear from you and will try to help you if you consider hiking this Swedish trail. You can also find Bob on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/@JonsDadHikes, his blog is at http://TrailJournals.com/journal/25339, while his recently completed book is on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1DJ4BHP/ref=nodl_?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_FTX05JTC6NC28FBH69WY&dplnkId=c87bba3c-7148-493a-8d1d-e91e35e1fd7f. In our Mighty Blue Class of 23, Chuck Faulkinberry had to leave the trail when we last spoke, but he's back today with positive news about his injury and his prospects going forward. Also, Nancy Farrell has had to postpone her hike due to a family illness, but she, too, has good news about her hike. Remember to check out our Woods Hole Weekend Video Series, which is currently available–UNTIL THE END OF APRIL–for $100 off. You can see the trailer at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/p/woods-hole-weekend/ If you'd like to find out more about "Then The Hail Came," check out George's website at https://georgesteffanos.webador.com/. You can also find George's book on Amazon at this link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QFG4ZR6. If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com. If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a full episode! They catch up with Raptors legend Jerome Williams and talk about his fondest memories and what he is up to now.  JYD discusses the West Park Tournament of Stars celebrity basketball event, in support of West Park Healthcare Centre happening March 24th and 25th. The guys then welcome on Pickering Ontario native and Drexel university guard Keishana Washington. They talk about her season which saw her finish 2nd in the NCAA at scoring and what her plans are for the future. Finally Eric and Paul are joined by former NBA referee and author of 'Humans are Hero' Bob Delaney. they talk about Fred Van Vleet's incident with Ben Taylor and how that could have been avoided. They then go over his career, what he has been up to since retirement and his newest book! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Eric Smith and Paul Jones preview the pod dropping tomorrow, we get a little look at the guys conversation with Bob Delaney, preview the Raptors weekend and take a quick look at the NCAA tournament!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

  Brian and Lee talk with Bob Delaney author of the book “Heroes are Human”. Find out the lessons in resilience, courage and wisdom from people who fought Covid on the front lines. The post The Brian and Lee Show: Interview with Bob Delaney appeared first on WWDB-AM.

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, former NBA referee Bob Delaney joins David Aldridge to talk about Delaney's new book Heroes are Human: a firsthand look at battling COVID from the front lines. Delaney also tells tales of his time as an undercover NJ state trooper and stories from officiating in the NBA.Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping.Head over to play.runyourpool.com/nbashow and don't forget to get your picks in when the bracket is live, March 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Hoops Adjacent, former NBA referee Bob Delaney joins David Aldridge to talk about Delaney's new book Heroes are Human: a firsthand look at battling COVID from the front lines. Delaney also tells tales of his time as an undercover FBI agent and stories from officiating in the NBA. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/nbashow and sign up today to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Crawford speaks with author and advocate Bob Delaney about his new book, Heroes are Human. Suffering from PTSD after going undercover for the NJ State Troopers to infiltrate the mob in the 70's, Delaney was lucky to find help when very little was understood about this condition. He then realized that many others needed the help he received to treat his PTSD and paid it forward to help raise awareness with the military and first responders. Heroes are Human looks at how frontline health care workers and their families dealt with the trauma of the COVID pandemic. I encourage all to give this one a read, very impactful.

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, with the NBA All-Star weekend upon us, we listen back to Mike's 2018 interview with Felipe Lopez. Once considered the Dominican Michael Jordan, he was a high school star whose powers dwindled in college and the NBA. Lopez joined Mike on the even of the release of The Dominican Dream, an ESPN documentary. Then we listen to a great exchange between Mike and Bob Delaney—the former NBA ref turned PTSD crusader, whose latest book is Heroes are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage, and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines—which didn't make the show on Thursday but was too good to throw away.  Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara  Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com  To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Delaney worked undercover in law enforcement, under the backboards as an NBA ref, and under the tutelage of mental health experts. His latest book is Heroes are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage, and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines. Plus, we're now shooting down sky detritus. And the perceived video game boycott over JK Rowlings' opinions was much Aparecium about Nargles. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former Olympic star Dr. John Carlos and former NBA referee and New Jersey state trooper Bob Delaney. Bob's new book is Heroes are Human-Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom From the COVID Front Lines.

Bob Delaney, author of 'Heroes are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines."

Bob Delaney developed Post Traumatic Stress in the 1970's serving as a young New Jersey State Trooper while working undercover infiltrating the Mafia. After his work in law enforcement he went on to enforce basketball rules as an NBA referee for 25 years. His new book, written with Dave Schweiber, is “Heroes Are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the Covid Front Lines."

To start the new year USSOCOM is focused on the "First Truth", humans over hardware. SOFcast presents this special episode.Bob Delaney is no stranger to stress and trauma. In this episode he discusses how he's coped with both as an undercover police officer working to take down the New Jersey mob, reffing Michael Jordan games in the NBA, and his work destigmatizing PTSD. All this and more on a special episode of SOFcast. Subscribe Today!

The time has come to bring a stop to the declining number of High School referees. An interview with long time NBA referee Bob Delaney on how to do it.

Joe and Tom are joined by one of their most multifaceted guests to date as Author and former NBA referee Bob Delaney sits down to share insights from his latest book, Heroes Are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage, and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines. Bob explains how his experiences with PTSD from working as an undercover state trooper led to the work he does now and how the pandemic impacted healthcare workers far more deeply than most of us know. He discusses how his love for basketball helped treat his own operational stress and how he got started as an NBA official before moving into the league's officiating office. Bob talks about how he worked at becoming a better referee, what he learned about human behavior through his time on the hardwood, and even which NBA player gave him the hardest time. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Yash Agarwal ‘22 (@yashagarwall655), Matt Hornick ‘23 (@MNHornick), and Cindy Li ‘23 (@cindyliiiii), with Jillian Quinn ‘22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Marco Vonderheide ‘23 managing social media efforts.  

#bobdelaney#posttraumatic#NBA#COVIDThis podcast episode features Bob Delaney, author of the new book Heroes are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage, and Wisdom from the Covid Front Lines. The interview we had with Bob was part of the Sirius XM-Catholic Channel series that aired this past week. Bob Delaney was born and bred in Paterson, New Jersey, joined the New Jersey, State Police, and spent three years working undercover infiltrating the mob in New Jersey. Following this experience, Bob was plagued by post traumatic stress. After his law enforcement career, he became an NBA referee and spent 25 years in the league.Bob has written three books, sharing his life experiences and his expertise in post traumatic stress, and the emotional trauma that we all experience.You can pick up his book here.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Delaney is a 30-plus year veteran National Basketball Association Referee. His professional sports experience, coupled with his former (14 years) law enforcement career, provides tremendous insight and life skills that will entertain and motivate your organization. He teamed up with Dave Scheiber, award-winning writer to co-author his books. Bob's Latest book: Heroes are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines. This book is a must-read for health care workers who have been besieged by the ongoing pandemic, for those who love them, and for any reader wanting to gain a deeper understanding of their immense sacrifices and struggles. Heroes are Human also offers invaluable self-care insights in the face of trauma. The book's central voice and guide, Bob Delaney, is an internationally respected and experienced figure in the field of post-traumatic stress. His powerful message to front-line caregivers is that they are not alone. Bob's first book - Covert - As an undercover operative in Project Alpha for 3 years, Bob Delaney infiltrated organized crime rings in New Jersey, which ultimately led to the conviction of over 30 Mafia criminals Bob's second book - Surviving the Shadows – is a gripping and insightful exploration of PTSD, which has risen to crisis levels and is an issue Delaney knows firsthand. He developed the condition as a young New Jersey State Trooper in the mid-1970s, following a landmark, three-year undercover investigation of the Genovese and Bruno crime families. For the past 35 years Delaney has provided training before Federal, State, County and Local law enforcement officers and agents throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. He has helped many to understand and identify symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the impact it has on the individual and the ripple effect to family and friends. contact: delaneyconsultants.com Below are the links of Bob's previous podcast. They are numbers: 253, 254 and 255. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/23610473 https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/23610734 https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/23611871

This week, we salute officials with the announcement of our 2022 Naismith College Officials of the Year! Plus, a conversation with long-time referee Bob Delaney! Bob and host Bob Rathbun talk about his amazing career and his new book, Heroes Are Human. And don't miss out on our Jersey Mike's News and Notes!How to find Bob Delaney's book: Heroes are Human WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support!For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.http://naismithtrophy.com/

Bob Delaney has lived an extraordinary life! From undercover police work to infiltrate the New Jersey mafia crime families, to becoming an NBA referee for over 25 years, then a published author of multiple books and an expert & advocate on the effects & treatments of trauma, only begins to scratch the surface of this interesting man! We'll talk about how his law enforcement career began with the New Jersey State Police and led to the undercover operation where he became immersed in the Mafia. The stress of living every day knowing a single mistake would cost him his life is what led him to a passion to understand what happens to us under extreme trauma, and how to create awareness of this dangerous condition and most importantly, how to heal from it. Bob is internationally recognized for his deep understanding of PTS and its often unrecognized toll. Of course, we also talk about how Bob, after retiring from law enforcement, turned his love of basketball into a second career as an NBA referee! For 25 years, Bob became one of the most respected referees in the sport! We'll talk about what it is like to take on the stares & wrath of Michael Jordan, Shaq, Bryant, Bird, just to name a few, when they didn't like the call! Those guys didn't have a chance to intimidate him after living undercover with the mafia all those years! Oh, the stories he can tell! And we'll discuss his strong passion and his latest book, "Hero's Are Human: Lessons In Resilience, Courage and Wisdom From The Front Lines." Here, Bob honors the front line health care workers, with powerful stories and struggles through the pandemic. The book is currently available wherever books are sold, and there is an event at the Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, where he will dedicate the book to the front line hospital workers. Bob, in his typical spirit of giving, has worked out with his support team, for every hospital worker in the Lake Country to receive a free copy of the book! Guest: Bob Delaney https://www.delaneyconsultants.com/books/ https://www.georgiawritersmuseum.org/special-meet-the-author-bob-delaney-heroes-are-human/ https://www.perfectretort.blogspot.com Sponsor: Lake Oconee Bistro https://www.lakeoconeebistro.com/ 706-452-4400 1130 Lake Oconee Parkway; Eatonton, GA

Going from State trooper to undercover agent infiltrating the east coast mafia to refereeing basketball in the NBA to traveling the world helping others with post traumatic stress is a unique journey the legendary Bob Delaney shares with nobody else. You will hear how he is taking what he's learned through his incredible experiences to initiate higher levels of support for military, law enforcement, first responders when it comes to post-traumatic stress.  This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity and Events Services. If you are interested in how we can to bolster your efforts and help your team achieve its goals, we would love to have a conversation with you – find us at www.makingourworldbetter.com. To learn more about the work Bob is doing, order his books or hire him as you next keynote speaker, visit www.delaneyconsultants.com.  Heros Are Human: Lessons In Resilience Covert - My Years Infiltrating The Mob Surviving The Shadows- A Journey Of Hope Into Post-Traumatic Stress

Beginning in 1975 New Jersey State Trooper Bob Delaney went undercover to infiltrated the Genovese, Bruno and DiNorscio Crime families. Knowing all the while that a single slip could get him killed. Ultimately gathering enough evidence to convict 30 members of the Bruno, DiNorsico and Genovese crime families, Project Alpha was a success, but Delaney struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder and traces of Stockholm syndrome after getting too close to those he investigated. In this third part of this podcast with Bob Delaney, he talks openly and honestly about his PTSD and the great work he is doing to help military, first responder and health care professionals. We talk about his book ‘Surviving the Shadows' that is an uplifting journey through powerful and inspiring stories―marked by perseverance and personal courage―about an array of people who have suffered directly or indirectly from Post-Traumatic Stress. Delaney introduces you to medical experts who have developed groundbreaking methods in dealing with the disorder, and profiles one-of-a-kind programs around the country devoted to assisting PTSD sufferers. We also talk about Bob's soon to be released book, ‘Heroes are Human' - Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines. This book is a must-read for health care workers who have been besieged by the ongoing pandemic, for those who love them, and for any reader wanting to gain a deeper understanding of their immense sacrifices and struggles. Heroes are Human also offers invaluable self-care insights in the face of trauma and gripping first-hand accounts by those thrust into the depths of the crisis. Order Bob Delaney's three books: Covert, Surviving the Shadow and Heroes are human at Amazon.com or his website: delaneyconsultants.com To learn more about Bob's work on helping people visit: delaneyconsultants.com          

Bob Delaney is a former undercover New Jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Bob is a 1985 graduate of New Jersey City University with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology. After finishing college, Delaney joined the New Jersey State Police. During the mid-1970s, Delaney worked as an undercover officer as part of an operation known as "Project Alpha".      His book ‘Covert', is a riveting page-turner, NBA referee Bob Delaney reveals the clandestine life he led before becoming one of professional basketball's most respected referees. In 1975, Delaney had spent only a year and a half as a New Jersey State Trooper when his superiors approached him with a tantalizing yet dangerous undercover assignment: to infiltrate the Mob. Delaney accepted, and became Bobby Covert, the president of Alamo Trucking, a fully-operational business used by law enforcement as flypaper for snagging crooks.       At the height of The Godfather era, Delaney wore a wire and lived among wiseguys who modeled themselves on their on-screen counterparts, quoting lines from “The Movie” and boasting of how often they'd seen it. Delaney even crossed paths with Joe Pistone, the real-life Donnie Brasco (though neither knew the other was undercover), knowing all the while that a single slip could get him killed. Ultimately gathering enough evidence to convict 30 members of the Genovese , Bruno and DiNorscio Crime Families. Project Alpha was a success, but Delaney struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder and traces of Stockholm syndrome after getting too close to those he investigated. Therapy helped him come to terms with all he'd endured during his three tense years undercover, and, once a college basketball star, Delaney began officiating high school and intramural games as a way to rebuild his life—eventually working his way up to the NBA, where he has been a referee for more than two decades. “Covert” is available at: amazon.com To learn about Bob Delaney's work and order is books: delaneyconsultants.com      

In Part Two of this YJHTL podcast with Bob Delaney, he talks how he got to the level of NBA ref for 26 years. Bob also shares great stories that happened on the court with the world most famous NBA players and coaches you know. Bob officiated from the 1987–88 NBA season up until the 2010–11 NBA season. Beginning the 2006–07 NBA season, Delaney had officiated in 1,182 regular season games, 120 playoff games, and seven NBA Finals games. In addition, he was assigned to the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. He wore the uniform number 26.

Who was Bob Delaney as a child? Learn about Bob as an athlete. Why he decided to take the NJ Trooper exam in 1972 and how he was chosen to go undercover? What sports taught him that he could use undercover and how he earned the trust of the mafia guys? We speak about the times his cover was almost blown and the wires that were placed. The stress of being undercover and having a threat made on his life after the undercover was over. How Bob was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the number of the times he denied it and how he came to grips with it? Can PTSD affect someone indirectly along with symptoms to know? Being a NBA referee in large arenas with a threat on your life, his road to becoming a NBA referee and if wearing uniform #26 had any significance.The demands of being a NBA referee, a story about how the NBA and Bob made an impact on firefighters and policeman during 9/11 and finally how long it took for him to get back to normal. Links:Pre-Order-Heroes Are Human: https://www.heroesarehuman.com/Covert-My Life Infiltrating the Mob: https://www.amazon.com/Covert-My-Years-Infiltrating-Mob/dp/1402754434Surviving the Shadows- A Journey of Hope Into Post Traumatic Stress: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Shadows-Journey-Post-Traumatic-Stress/dp/1402263554HBO Real Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tUAq39Dmz4Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/bittertearsSupport the Show: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/support Extra 5Story with former partner Bobby Scott that he could not tell he was undercoverNumber of arrests from spinoff investigations due to Project AlphaDonnie Brasco and Bobby Covert storySupport the show

Who was Bob Delaney as a child? Learn about Bob as an athlete. Why he decided to take the NJ Trooper exam in 1972 and how he was chosen to go undercover? What sports taught him that he could use undercover and how he earned the trust of the mafia guys? We speak about the times his cover was almost blown and the wires that were placed. The stress of being undercover and having a threat made on his life after the undercover was over. How Bob was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the number of the times he denied it and how he came to grips with it? Can PTSD affect someone indirectly along with symptoms to know? Being a NBA referee in large arenas with a threat on your life, his road to becoming a NBA referee and if wearing uniform #26 had any significance.The demands of being a NBA referee, a story about how the NBA and Bob made an impact on firefighters and policeman during 9/11 and finally how long it took for him to get back to normal. Links:Pre-Order-Heroes Are Human: https://www.heroesarehuman.com/Covert-My Life Infiltrating the Mob: https://www.amazon.com/Covert-My-Years-Infiltrating-Mob/dp/1402754434Surviving the Shadows- A Journey of Hope Into Post Traumatic Stress: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Shadows-Journey-Post-Traumatic-Stress/dp/1402263554HBO Real Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tUAq39Dmz4Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/bittertearsSupport the Show: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/support

Andy chats with former NBA Referee & former undercover New Jersey State Trooper - Bob Delaney! Bob discusses his life & journey as an undercover state trooper, working to infiltrate the mob under the persona "Bobby Covert". Bob details his battles with PTSD in transitioning back to normal life, & why he's dedicated his life to educating & advocating for the condition. Andy & Bob also discuss how he became an NBA referee after his stint in law enforcement, & his focus now in trying to spread awareness for the medical condition of this millennium - mental health.

Former undercover New Jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee, Bob Delaney drops by to talk with David and Marcus about life, coping with stress, September 11th and all that's going on now. Plus his connections to the NJ mafia and thoughts on the new Sopranos movie coming in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former undercover New Jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee, Bob Delaney drops by to talk with David and Marcus about life, coping with stress, September 11th and all that's going on now. Plus his connections to the NJ mafia and thoughts on the new Sopranos movie coming in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that as a member of a labor union affiliated with the Rhode Island AFL-CIO you and your family members can get a FREE college degree? This week on Labor Vision, Learn about the No Cost College program with Michael Perik, CEO, Student Resource Center. Hosted by Bob Delaney and Erica Hammond, Institute for Labor Studies and Research. For more information: Website: https://freecollege.riafl-cio.org ​ or call: Toll Free: 888-590-9009

Who was Bob Delaney as a child? Learn about Bob as an athlete. Why he decided to take the NJ Trooper exam in 1972 and how he was chosen to go undercover? What sports taught him that he could use undercover and how he earned the trust of the mafia guys? We speak about the times his cover was almost blown and the wires that were placed. The stress of being undercover and having a threat made on his life after the undercover was over. How Bob was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the number of the times he denied it and how he came to grips with it? Can PTSD affect someone indirectly along with symptoms to know? Being a NBA referee in large arenas with a threat on your life, his road to becoming a NBA referee and if wearing uniform #26 had any significance.The demands of being a NBA referee, a story about how the NBA and Bob made an impact on firefighters and policeman during 9/11 and finally how long it took for him to get back to normal. Links:Covert-My Life Infiltrating the Mob: https://www.amazon.com/Covert-My-Years-Infiltrating-Mob/dp/1402754434Surviving the Shadows- A Journey of Hope Into Post Traumatic Stress: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402263554?pf_rd_r=F9AX54X8F0VFXANMM25Z&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbeeHBO Real Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tUAq39Dmz4Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/MERCH: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/merchSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelightsReflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/ Extra 5Story with former partner Bobby Scott that he could not tell he was undercoverNumber of arrests from spinoff investigations due to Project AlphaDonnie Brasco and Bobby Covert storySupport the show (https://www.beforethelightspod.com/member-areas)

Who was Bob Delaney as a child? Learn about Bob as an athlete. Why he decided to take the NJ Trooper exam in 1972 and how he was chosen to go undercover? What sports taught him that he could use undercover and how he earned the trust of the mafia guys? We speak about the times his cover was almost blown and the wires that were placed. The stress of being undercover and having a threat made on his life after the undercover was over. How Bob was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the number of the times he denied it and how he came to grips with it? Can PTSD affect someone indirectly along with symptoms to know? Being a NBA referee in large arenas with a threat on your life, his road to becoming a NBA referee and if wearing uniform #26 had any significance.The demands of being a NBA referee, a story about how the NBA and Bob made an impact on firefighters and policeman during 9/11 and finally how long it took for him to get back to normal. Links:Covert-My Life Infiltrating the Mob: https://www.amazon.com/Covert-My-Years-Infiltrating-Mob/dp/1402754434Surviving the Shadows- A Journey of Hope Into Post Traumatic Stress: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402263554?pf_rd_r=F9AX54X8F0VFXANMM25Z&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbeeHBO Real Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tUAq39Dmz4Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/MERCH: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/merchSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelightsReflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/

This week is a special edition of the Coaching U Podcast as we relive some of the highlights of week 1 of the Master You Mindset Summit 2020 presented by MindVue. Today You will hear from renowned mental conditioning expert & Co-Chairman of Limitless Minds Trevor Moawad, sports broadcaster & inspirational speaker Lauren Sisler, 9-time bestselling author and speaker Jon Gordon as well as former NBA referee, bestselling author, post traumatic stress consultant & mind health advocate Bob Delaney. See the latest videos as well as links to all previous sessions from the Master Your Mindset Summit 2020 presented by MindVue by CLICKING HERE. Special Offers! MINDVUE: For more information on MindVue email Clete McQuinn at cmcquinn@mindvue.com or visit their website www.mindvue.com FASTMODEL SPORTS: CLICK HERE to Save 10% on FastDraw or other FastModel Products with Promo Code "CU10" DR. DISH: Don't forget to mention Coaching U or the Podcast to receive $300 off your Dr. Dish. Visit https://www.drdishbasketball.com/ for more info

Colleen Callahan, Ed.D, and Frank Flynn, President, RI Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals. Before the recent viral outbreak forced school closings, the Providence schools were taken over by the state of Rhode Island; and in response, Providence Teachers Union President Maribeth Calabro, along with RIFTHP President Frank Flynn and Director of Issues Colleen Callahan sat down with Bob Delaney to talk about the recent report from Johns Hopkins, the community forum they held in Providence, and how other communities have been instrumental in successfully advocating for and changing models for things like multiple language learners and community schools. In the second half of the program, later that same week, Bob caught up to AFT VP Jesse Sharkey, President of the Chicago Teachers Union, to talk about how teachers there engaged the community to help end a strike by getting parents to support common sense ideas like smaller class sizes and mandatory staffing. 'Teacher working conditions are student learning conditions'

Joined today by former NJ State Trooper, NBA Referee, Author and Inspirational speaker, Bob Delaney. Bob is the recent recipient of the Teddy Roosevelt Award so we hear about what that award means to him. Bob tells us about growing up in New Jersey, why he joined the NJ State Troopers and how he got the call to go undercover. We hear about turning into "Bobby Covert", his years working on the waterfront and eventually infiltrating the Mob. We talk about the mental aspect of policing, how he juggled two lives and how he attempted to deal with the double lives. After retiring, Bob climbed the ranks and became an NBA referee. We chat about his time in NBA, hearing Charles Barkley trash talk and why his mom would get mad at him during Knicks game. Bob and I get serious and talk about PTSD with first responders, the suicide epidemic, and how we can all each other cope with a stressful career. From policing in NJ to going jaw to jaw with Michael Jordan. Bob has had one heck of a life. Follow Bob here: http://www.delaneyconsultants.com/  Buy Bob's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Bob-Delaney/e/B001JS8TLY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1582422861&sr=8-1

In the first half of the show, Jenn Woods, Executive Director of the Center for Justice, sits down with Erica Hammond to discuss the work the center does on behalf of workers' rights, especially when it comes to the all-too-common practice of wage theft on the part of employers; as well as their willingness to many times take on causes for the overlooked or dispossessed.In the second half of the show, Erica sits down with Bob Delaney, Executive Director at the Institute for Labor Studies and Research to talk about the upcoming Teacher Assistant program and the institute's own Leadership for a Future Program (LFAF) that is now enrolling. They also outline what's coming down the road in the Institute's 40th year and the formation of an " Introduction to Hospitality," apprenticeship.

Kazeem Famuyide opens the show honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter following their tragic passing in a helicopter crash. Kaz and Jake Brown look back at the legacy Kobe leaves beyond the basketball world. Carlos Boozer, Kobe's former Lakers teammate, then shares his memories of playing alongside the Black Mamba and just how special a player and person he was. NY Post sports columnist Mike Vaccaro discusses Kobe's iconic career, what it was like covering him and what the NBA may do to honor him in the future. Former NBA referee Bob Delaney talks about what Kobe meant to the game and shares memories from officiating Kobe's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first half of the show, Rachel Flum, executive director of the Economic Progress Institute, and Andrew Schiff, chief executive officer of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank sit down with Erica Hammond to talk about the growing wealth gap in our communityAlso, Bob Delaney sits down with Chief Judge Robert Ferrieri of the RI Workers’ Compensation Court to talk about the upcoming RI Workers' Compensation Educational Conference 2019.

Today’s guest is Lane Douglas Hunt. Lane has been a member with the Victoria Police Department since 2008. She has spent most of her career on the front lines in patrol where she was on the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team for 6 years. Currently, she serves as the Explosives Technician, a Detective in the Special Victims Unit, and a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team. Outside of work, Lane and her amazing husband, Jeff, are parents to 2 dogs, 50 chickens, a 700-gallon reef tank, and 5 honey bee hives! When they aren't lifting weights or farming they are riding their Harleys on beautiful Vancouver Island together.   In this episode, Lane has an amazing story to share that displays incredible resiliency. The incident happened back in 2011 when she was just a junior member at 24 years old with less than 2 ½ years on the job. Her day started off like any other. She spent the morning filing paperwork and was called to a routine call at a 7-Eleven for someone who reportedly stole a chocolate bar. This routine call took a turn for the worst when she was targeted for a spontaneous attack.   In this powerful story that Lane shares with listeners, she details out all of the events that took place, what she gained from these experiences, and her advice to others. She also speaks about the post-traumatic stress that came with it, but mostly her post-traumatic growth and how she managed to reduce her stress.   Key Takeaways: [:49] Chief Neil Dubord thanks listeners for their recent feedback and ratings on iTunes. [1:37] Chief Neil Dubord thanks the team behind the Bend Don’t Break podcast. [1:57] If you have your own story of resilience you’d like to share on the podcast, you can get in touch with the team at DeltaPolice.ca/Podcast or send them an email at media@deltapolice.ca.  [2:18] About today’s episode and guest, Lane Douglas Hunt. [3:09] Chief Neil Dubord welcomes Lane to the podcast! [3:26] What did Lane have for breakfast this morning? [3:36] Lane’s motivation for staying in shape! [4:32] What types of movies are Lane’s favourite? [5:17] Lane gives some background to the story she’s going to tell. [7:35] Did Lane always want to be a police officer? [8:55] Lane begins her story that started with a standard, one-man-job call in January 2011, and ended with her sustaining (what she thought at the time to be life-threatening) injuries. [24:55] Lane continues her story from when she got taken to the hospital after her injuries (the support she received from fellow officers, the treatment she received, and what this situation meant for her going forward). [30:38] Lane speaks about what she did — as well as what her department did — to help reintegrate her back into work. [32:30] Lane tells us about what she went on to do after recovering from her injury. [34:26] Lane elaborates on what was happening for her personally and emotionally when she got back to work and explains the PTSD she was experiencing. [40:48] Lane speaks about her lowest low: getting removed from the ERT team. [44:56] How Lane turned things around for herself (with some help from Brian Willis). [48:12] What else played a role in Lane recovering and beginning to feel a lot better? [52:37] Chief Neil Dubord highlights some key takeaways from Lane’s story. [52:10] Lane speaks about the road that got her back to where she needed to be. [54:55] How long was Lane off from work the second time? Would she have given herself more time to get back to work in hindsight? [57:20] Lane shares how mindfulness played a big part in her recovery. [58:44] Chief Neil Dubord summarizes the timeline of Lane’s story. [59:16] Lane speaks about what happened when she lost her position on the ERT team and was back on patrol in her old position. [1:01:55] Chief Neil Dubord highlights some more key takeaways from Lane’s story. [1:03:13] Aaron joins the podcast and gives his thoughts on Lane’s story. [1:05:41] Chief Neil Dubord rewards Lane with a commitment coin for sharing her incredible story on the podcast.   Mentioned in this Episode: Bosch (Amazon Prime TV series) Brian Willis Bob Delaney Surviving the Shadows: A Journey of Hope into Post-Traumatic Stress, by Bob Delaney and Dave Scheiber Bend Don’t Break Episode: “When a Routine Call Turns Life-Threatening: Constable Craig Look’s Story”Ten Percent Happier App   Looking for More Episodes? You can find more episodes of Bend Don’t Break on iTunes, Google Play, and most other major podcasting platforms.   Connect with the Delta Police Department: Follow the Delta Police on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Visit their website at DeltaPolice.ca.  

Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by the Bob Delaney. Delaney is a former NBA Referee, Retired New Jersey State Trooper, Leading Authority in Post Traumatic Stress, Corporate Educator & Motivator and also currently serves as a Special Advisor to the Southeastern Conference. He has served the NBA in various areas of officiating development, including most recently as the Vice President, Referee Operations/Director of Officials. He is the founder of two schools that trained officials for high-integrity roles within the NBA, WNBA and college basketball. His Performance Enhancement Program (PEP) has provided training for the NFL, U.S. Army, FBI, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Homeland Security and more. During a 25-year NBA officiating career, Delaney officiated more than 1,700 regular season games, more than 200 playoff games, nine Finals and two All-Star Games and was one of the NBA’s highest-rated crew chiefs. In 2003 he received the prestigious Gold Whistle Award from the National Association of Sports Officials. In this episode, Delaney takes you inside the responsibility of an NBA Official as well as a look back at his time as a State Trooper in New Jersey including a 3 year undercover job to infiltrate organized crime and how he uses that experience today to help people navigate post-traumatic stress. He currently works with sports teams, military branches, police departments and families who have lost loved ones to help them through difficult times. Bob shares some of his most effective strategies and techniques in this episode that can be applied to traumatic events of all kinds for you to use with your team, staff and loved ones. All that and more on Episode 156 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr!

Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by the Bob Delaney. Delaney is a former NBA Referee, Retired New Jersey State Trooper, Leading Authority in Post Traumatic Stress, Corporate Educator & Motivator and also currently serves as a Special Advisor to the Southeastern Conference. He has served the NBA in various areas of officiating development, including most recently as the Vice President, Referee Operations/Director of Officials. He is the founder of two schools that trained officials for high-integrity roles within the NBA, WNBA and college basketball. His Performance Enhancement Program (PEP) has provided training for the NFL, U.S. Army, FBI, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Homeland Security and more. During a 25-year NBA officiating career, Delaney officiated more than 1,700 regular season games, more than 200 playoff games, nine Finals and two All-Star Games and was one of the NBA's highest-rated crew chiefs. In 2003 he received the prestigious Gold Whistle Award from the National Association of Sports Officials. In this episode, Delaney takes you inside the responsibility of an NBA Official as well as a look back at his time as a State Trooper in New Jersey including a 3 year undercover job to infiltrate organized crime and how he uses that experience today to help people navigate post-traumatic stress. He currently works with sports teams, military branches, police departments and families who have lost loved ones to help them through difficult times. Bob shares some of his most effective strategies and techniques in this episode that can be applied to traumatic events of all kinds for you to use with your team, staff and loved ones. All that and more on Episode 155 of the Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan Suhr!

Bob Delaney has lived not one but two enviable and intimidating lives—and he’s nowhere near done, yet. In his first career, Delaney was a New Jersey State Trooper who went undercover for three years to infiltrate the Mob in the Garden State. Forget Tony Soprano—this was the real thing. He later went on to became an NBA referee. No kidding. He is the author of "Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob," with my friend Dave Scheiber.

Writer's Block "Donna Williams and The Written Word" - 10am PST to 11am PST Get ready for a heartfelt, touching remembrance episode to one of the Autistic Communities' most valued individuals "Donna Williams".  Here, host Tim Pylypiuk and co-host Bob Delaney will give their take on this pioneering australian writer, singer, and educator whom sadly passed away in April of 2017.  Followed by an appreciation for The Written Word in general. Songs:  "Mirror, Mirror" and "Beyond The When" by Donna Williams Resources:  Donna's Website, Donna's Youtube Page   Radio Drama "The Princess:  Episode Eleven" - 11am PST to 12pm PST   Synopsis:  Teetering dangerously close to insanity, our young, isolated protagonist and former gamer strains to stay firmly afoot and finally receives Bernard Carver's                  vital decision on the Princess Society Forum Moderators' upcoming livestream experiement as Dectective Linsin moves his precinct to take action. Rated:  PG-13 for a scene of violence and gore Original Creepypasta By:  RocketLex Adapted and Performed By:  Tim Pylypiuk Soundtrack By:  Alphaxone  

Writer's Block "Fight Club Salute" - 10am PST to 11am PST After a lengthy abscence away from the microphone, host Tim Pylypiuk returns to host this new episode to start off 2017 on a late note.  Going solo, as Bob Delaney was unavailable to accompany him, he will violate the first two rules of Fight Club in his special salute to writer Chuck Palahniuk's venerated book of the same name, with equal attention devoted to David Fincher's movie adaption.   Radio Drama "The Princess: Part Nine" - 11am PST to 12pm PST Synopsis:  Days have passed since our young Narrator had been expelled from College, a result of The Princess's invasive influence on his mental state.  Isolating himself in his home, he finally reaches out for help in putting an end to The Princess Society Forum's experiments that have claimed the lives and minds of innocent, venerable young gamers.  After unexpectedly becoming a part of an even bigger experiment involving the partcipation of an individual with a close tie to the enigmatic entity. Rated:  PG-13 for intense situations and language Original Story By:  RocketLex Adapted By:  Tim Pylypiuk Starring:  Tim Pylypiuk Soundtrack By:  Alphaxone  

Originally Broadcast in 2014 Writer's Block 10am PST to 11am PST - "Children"    Tim Pylypiuk and Bob Delaney talk about children, with emphasis on Autistic children, and how they enjoy writing and honing their skills.   Radio Drama 11am PST to 12pm PST - "Scholastic Memories" Synopsis:  A grown man wakes up in a Nurse's Office and discovers it's part of a familiar School Hallway.  With no idea how he got there or why, he seeks out answers.  And discovers long buried torments that connect to the empty environment, including an abusive teacher. Rated:  PG for scary situations and violence Written and Performed By:  Tim Pylypiuk Soundtrack By:  Akira Yamaoka    

From December 3rd, 2016 Writer's Block "Christmas Stories and Myth" - 10am to 11am      In this first ever holiday specific episode, Tim Pylypiuk and Bob Delaney examine the mythological treasure trove of Christmas and the famous stories that originate from it.   Radio Drama "The Princess Episode 8" - 11am to 12pm Rated:  PG-13 for scary situations Synopsis:  With the tragic fates of Ellie and Adam weighing him down, our College-Aged narrator finally surrenders to his obsession with The Princess.  Sacrifcing his sanity and future in the process. Creepypasta Story By:  RocketLex Adaption By:  Tim Pylypiuk Performed By:  Tim Pylypiuk Soundtrack By:  Alphaxone  

Writer's Block "Christmas Myth and Stories" - 10am PST to 11am PST   Today's episode gets festive as Tim Pylypiuk and Bob Delaney discuss the mythology around Christmas made up of various legends written to increase the awe of the holiday itself with examination of classic writings like A Christamas Carol, The Little Matchgirl, to movies like It's A Wonderful Life.   Radio Drama "The Princess:  Part Eight" - 11am PST to 12pm PST   Rated:  PG-13 for scary situations and language Synopsis:  With the tragic fate of Adam and Ellie weighing him down, our College-Aged protagonist surrenders to his obsession with The Princess.  Sacrificing his future and sanity in the process. CreepyPasta Story By:  RocketLex Adapted By:  Tim Pylypiuk Starring:  Tim Pylypiuk Soundtrack By:  Alphaxone    

Writer's Block 10am PST to 11am PST - Time Travel Tim Pylypiuk and Bob Delaney are back together for this episode that will explore the tool of Time Travel used in writing, with a look at two specific novels selected for the author's unique and innovative take on this device.   Radio Drama 11am to 12pm PST - "The Princess:  Episode Seven"   Synopsis:  The tragic fate of ten year old Ellie, gamer and volunteer for another past experiment related to The Princess Society Forums' Moderators' study of "The Princess", is revealed as our college-aged protagonist reads the last entries of Faye's, her older sister's, report they sent him freely by e-mail. Rated:  PG-13 for scary, gruesome situatons involving a minor CreepyPasta By:  RocketLex Adapted By:  Tim Pylypiuk Starring:  Tim Pylypiuk Soundtrack By:  Alphaxone  

CELEBRITY CHEF, RESTAURATEUR AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOBBY TALKS ABOUT HIS NEWLY RELEASED COOKBOOK BRUNCH @ BOBBY'SBRUNCH @ BOBBY'S - 140 RECIPES FOR THE BEST PART OF THE WEEKENDBestselling author and Food Network star Bobby Flay may be best known for his skills at the grill, but brunch is his favorite meal of the day. In BRUNCH @ BOBBY's: 140 Recipes for the Best Part of the Weekend (Clarkson Potter; On Sale: September 29th, 2015), Bobby includes 140 recipes for his all-time favorite breakfasts starting with the lip-smacking cocktails we have come to expect from Bobby—along with spiked and virgin, hot and iced coffees and teas. He then works his way through eggs, pancakes, waffles, and french toast (including flavored syrups and spreads), pastries (a first for Bobby), breads, salads and sandwiches and side dishes all in signature fashion.Eggs Benedict head to the Gulf Coast for an upgrade, served atop homemade johnnycakes and crab cakes with Old Bay hollandaise sauce. Pancakes get a double dose of chocolate before being drowned in salted caramel sauce. English popovers come stateside when made with cracked black pepper and Vermont cheddar. And salmon definitely benefits from a bright and crunchy Brussels sprout-apple slaw. So pull up a seat at the table and enjoy a Sangria Sunrise, Carrot Cake Pancakes with Maple-Cream Cheese Drizzle, Sautéed Bitter Greens Omelets, and Wild Mushrooms-Yukon Gold Hash.  This is how Bobby does brunch.BOBBY FLAY, a New York Times bestselling author, is the chef-owner of six fine-dining restaurants, including Gato, Bar Americain, Mesa Grill, and Bobby Flay's Steak, and an expanding roster of Bobby's Burger Palaces. He is the host of numerous popular cooking shows on Food Network—from the Emmy-winning Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction to the Iron Chef America series, Throwdown! With Bobby Flay, and Food Network Star—as well as Brunch@Bobby's on Cooking Channel. BOBBYFLAY.COMJOE PISTONE – DONNIE BRASCO WAS THE ALIAS OF JOSEPH PISTONE, AN UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT THAT INFILTRATED THE BONANNO CRIME FAMILYJoseph Dominick Pistone, alias Donnie Brasco, (born September 17, 1939), is a former FBI agent who worked undercover for six years infiltrating the Bonanno crime family and to a lesser extent the Colombo crime family, two of the Five Families of the Mafia in New York City. Pistone was an FBI agent for 27 years and is considered to be one of the greatest FBI agents.Pistone was a pioneer for deep long-term undercover work. The FBI's former director, J. Edgar Hoover, who died in 1972, did not want FBI agents to work undercover, because of the danger of the agents becoming corrupted. But Pistone's work later helped convince the FBI that using undercover agents in lieu of relying exclusively on informants was a crucial tool in law enforcement.BiographyPistone was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Paterson, New Jersey. He graduated from Paterson State College (now William Paterson University) with a B.A. in elementary education social studies in 1965, then worked as a teacher for one year before taking a position at the Office of Naval Intelligence. Pistone joined the FBI in 1969; after serving in a variety of roles, he was transferred to New York in 1974 and assigned to the truck hijacking squad.His ability to drive 18-wheel trucks and bulldozers led to his being chosen for what would become his first undercover operation, infiltrating a gang stealing heavy vehicles and equipment. His penetration of the group in February 1976 led to the arrest of over 30 people along the Eastern Seaboard - described at the time as one of the largest and most profitable theft rings ever broken in America. The name Donald ("Donnie") Brasco was chosen to be Pistone's alias.Operation Donnie Brasco (1976–1981)Pistone was selected to be an undercover agent because he was of Sicilian heritage, fluent in Italian and acquainted with the mob from growing up in New Jersey. He also said that he did not perspire under pressure and was aware of the Mafia's codes of conduct and system. The operation was given the code name "Sun-Apple" after the locations of its two simultaneous operations: Miami ("Sunny Miami") and New York ("The Big Apple"). After extensive preparation including FBI gemology classes and again using the alias Donnie Brasco, he went undercover as an expert jewel thief.In September 1976, Pistone walked out of the FBI office and did not return for the next six years. The FBI erased Pistone's history. Officially, he never existed; and anyone who called asking for him would be told that no one by that name was employed there. His co-workers, friends, and informants had no idea what had happened to him. Pistone stated that it was not the original aim to penetrate the Mafia; rather, the focus was to be on a group of people fencing stolen property from the large number of truck hijackings taking place each day in New York (five to six a day). It was intended that the undercover operation last for around six months.An FBI surveillance photograph of Donnie Brasco, Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggieroand Tony Rossi. Original notations by Joseph D. Pistone, made during the filming of Rossella Biscotti's 2008 film The Undercover Man.At the same time that Pistone was investigating the Bonanno crime family, Bob Delaney of theNew Jersey State Police, under the assumed names of "Bobby Covert" and "Bobby Smash", began investigating the New Jersey organized crime scene. During the investigation, he maintained an open association with the crime families who would alleviate their business pressures from the unions for a price. The two met through Colombo crime family caporegimeNicholas Forlano, although at the time neither man knew that the other was working undercover.Pistone became an associate in Jilly Greca's crew from the Colombo family. Greca's crew was involved mostly in hijacking trucks and selling the stolen merchandise. Because only a few people knew Pistone's real identity, FBI and NYPD investigations had Pistone down as an actual Mafia associate called Don Brasco. He later moved to the Bonanno family and subsequently developed a close relationship with Anthony Mirra and Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano, and was tutored in the ways of the wise guy by Bonanno soldier Benjamin "Lefty Guns" Ruggiero. It was by doing this that Ruggiero inadvertently provided much evidence to Pistone, as Mafia members will not normally talk to non-members about the inner workings of the Mafia. Ruggiero became very close friends with Pistone and told him that he would "die with him".Pistone was responsible for a lucrative business venture in Holiday, Florida, when he opened and operated the King's Court Bottle Club. In Florida, Pistone worked with another FBI agent working undercover as Tony Rossi. Pistone stated that he would have become a mademember of the Bonanno family if he had murdered capo Philip Giaccone in December 1981. The hit was called off, but Pistone was later contracted to murder Alphonse "Sonny Red" Indelicato's son, Anthony "Bruno" Indelicato, who previously evaded a meeting which left Indelicato, Giaccone and Dominick Trinchera dead.After Pistone had spent six years undercover, he was ordered to end his operation. He wanted to continue at least until he became amade man; he believed Napolitano would lie about him "making his bones," participating in a mafia-ordered hit to prove his loyalty, and felt the FBI would never again have the opportunity to humiliate the Mafia by revealing that an agent had been inducted into the ranks. However, Pistone's superiors decided that the operation was becoming too dangerous and set an end date of July 26, 1981. Only after Pistone departed did FBI agents Doug Fencl, Jim Kinne, and Jerry Loar inform Napolitano and Ruggiero that their longtime associate was an FBI agent.AftermathShortly thereafter, Napolitano was murdered for having allowed an FBI agent to infiltrate the family; he was shot dead and his hands were cut off.  Anthony Mirra, who initially brought Donnie Brasco to the family, was also killed. Ruggiero was to be killed as well, but was arrested by the FBI while on his way to a meeting, in order to prevent his death.  Napolitano's girlfriend Judy later contacted Pistone and told him, "Donnie, I always knew that you weren't cut out for that world because you carried yourself different, you had an air of intelligence, you know? I knew that you were much more than just a thief. You were a good friend to Sonny and me. Sonny didn't have any ill feelings toward you." Even after finding out that Pistone was an undercover agent, Napolitano expressed no ill will, even saying, "I really loved that kid."The Mafia put out a $500,000 open contract on Pistone and kicked the Bonanno family off the Commission. FBI agents visited Mafia bosses in New York and told them not to even bother with the contract. The evidence collected by Pistone led to over 200 indictments and over 100 convictions of Mafia members. Although the infiltration of Donnie Brasco nearly destroyed the Bonanno family, it later became a blessing in disguise for the family. When the Mafia Commission Trial saw the top leadership of the Five Families sent to prison, the Bonanno family was the only major family whose leadership was not decimated because the family had been kicked off the Commission. By dodging this bullet, the family kept its leadership intact and was able to consolidate its power once again. The boss who led that resurgence, Joseph Massino, was convicted in 2004 of ordering Napolitano to be killed for allowing Pistone into the family.Pistone still travels disguised, under assumed names and with a license to carry a firearm. He will not set foot in any location with high Mafia presence. However, in the book Unfinished Business, he said that he went to New York while working as a consultant on the movie Donnie Brasco and mentions that some people recognized him. Pistone continues to be active as an author and consultant to worldwide law enforcement agencies, including Scotland Yard, and has been called to testify before the United States Senate as an expert on organized crime.In September 2012, Pistone testified in Montreal, Quebec at the Charbonneau Commission public inquiry into corruption, as an expert witness.MediaPistone detailed his undercover experience in his 1988 book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia. The book was the basis for the critically acclaimed 1997 film Donnie Brasco, starring Johnny Depp as Pistone and Al Pacino as "Lefty" Ruggiero, and for the short-lived 2000 TV series Falcone, starring Jason Gedrick as Pistone (whose mob alias was changed from "Donnie Brasco" to "Joe Falcone" for copyright reasons). Pistone was a consultant on Donnie Brasco to add authenticity to the fictionalized portrayals and settings. His life was used in an episode of FBI: The Untold Stories.Pistone revisited his experiences as Donnie Brasco in his books The Way of the Wiseguy (2004) and Donnie Brasco: Unfinished Business(2007). Pistone wrote a novel titled, The Good Guys, with Joseph Bonanno's son, Salvatore "Bill" Bonanno. He has also written several works of fiction such as Deep Cover, Mobbed Up and Snake Eyes. He has served as an executive producer on movies relating to the Mafia, including the 2006 film 10th & Wolf. In 2008, Italian artist Rossella Biscotti interviewed Pistone in her video The Undercover Man. A play based on Donnie Brasco opened at the Pennsylvania Playhouse.Pistone is featured in the eighth episode of UK history TV channel Yesterday's documentary series Mafia's Greatest Hits. A Secrets of the Dead episode, "Gangland Graveyard," features Pistone and his infiltration of the Mafia as part of the long-running investigation into the murder of three Mafia captains by Massino.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will NBA Referee Bob Delaney. Bob Delaney is a 20-plus year veteran National Basketball Association Referee. His professional sports experience,  coupled with his former (14 year) law enforcement career, provides tremendous insight and life skills that will entertain and motivate your organization. Covert As an undercover operative in Project Alpha for 3 years, Bob Delaney infiltrated organized crime rings in New Jersey, which ultimately led to the conviction of over 30 Mafia criminals. Delaney’s heroic performance during his perilous assignment represents the finest traditions of the New Jersey State Police. My father, the first superintendent of the New Jersey State Police Department, would have been proud of him. Surviving the Shadows Surviving the Shadows is a gripping and insightful exploration of PTSD, which has risen to crisis levels and is an issue Delaney knows firsthand. He developed the condition as a young New Jersey State Trooper in the mid-1970s, following a landmark, three-year undercover investigation of the Genovese and Bruno crime families.

Monika Korra is a native of Loten, Norway. In 2008 she was offered a 100% running scholarship at Southern Methodist University. She earned a B.S. in Applied Physiology and a minor in psychology. During her time at SMU she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. As a result of her experience she has found her mission in life; to help others fight back to a normal life after experiencing personal trauma.She founded The Monika Korra Foundation and is in the process of getting her book published to share her experience with others. Bob Delaney has risen to the top of two elite organizations - in law enforcement as a highly decorated Trooper with the New Jersey State Police, and as one of the National Basketball Association's most respected referees. Bob has made a major contribution away from the game as well. He testified before the United States Senate on Organized Crime in 1981 detailing his perilous undercover work for the Jersey State Police - putting his life on the line for nearly three years infiltrating the Genovese and Bruno Crime Families.His riveting life story has been told by HBO's Real Sports, ESPN, CNN and ABC, in dozens of newspaper and magazine articles throughout the United States and Europe and in his critically acclaimed book, Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob.

Monika Korra is a native of Loten, Norway. In 2008 she was offered a 100% running scholarship at Southern Methodist University. She earned a B.S. in Applied Physiology and a minor in psychology. During her time at SMU she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. As a result of her experience she has found her mission in life; to help others fight back to a normal life after experiencing personal trauma.She founded The Monika Korra Foundation and is in the process of getting her book published to share her experience with others. Bob Delaney has risen to the top of two elite organizations - in law enforcement as a highly decorated Trooper with the New Jersey State Police, and as one of the National Basketball Association's most respected referees. Bob has made a major contribution away from the game as well. He testified before the United States Senate on Organized Crime in 1981 detailing his perilous undercover work for the Jersey State Police - putting his life on the line for nearly three years infiltrating the Genovese and Bruno Crime Families.His riveting life story has been told by HBO's Real Sports, ESPN, CNN and ABC, in dozens of newspaper and magazine articles throughout the United States and Europe and in his critically acclaimed book, Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob.