Feeney Talks With Friends

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #178 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Brian Waddell. It was great to talk with my #friend , Brian. Brian is a financial planner with New England Financial Group and the founder of Dads in Business (DiB). We talked about: Brian’s beautiful golf swing (minute 1) DiB sponsored the driving range at the 5th Annual FoF Golf Tournament  (minute 2) Friends of Feene...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #177 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Heather Moran. It was great to talk with my #friend , Heather.  Heather is the owner of The Book Club.  We talked about: The Book Club is right above Bricco (minute 1) Heather’s teaching career  (minute 2.30) Harry Potter Camp & Open Drop Off (minute 4) Storytelling classes (minute 5.30) Reading Bingo Game collabora...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #176 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring TJ Presthus. It was great to talk with my good #friend , TJ. TJ is the starting defender on The Hartford Athletic and former captain of The Yale University Soccer Team. We talked about: Playing soccer at Yale (minute 1) Being a captain and starting every game at Yale (minute 4) Lessons from playing soccer (minute 9) Yea...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #175 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rich Troy. It was great to talk with my former college roommate and good #friend Rich. Rich is a Spanish teacher and he recently retired from the Army National Guard after serving 30 years. We talked about: Rich retired from the military on July 11th (minute 1) Explain what a Command Sergeant Major to third grader (minu...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #174 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Dave Oliver. It was great to talk with my #friend , Dave. Dave is the founder of Diabetes Plus with Dave and author of the book, Diabetes - Now What? We talked about: 31 years ago, Dave was diagnosed with diabetes (minute 1) Diabetes Plus with Dave started 3 years ago (minute 3) Dave’s book, Diabetes - Now What? (minute...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #173 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Alex P. Taylor. It was great to talk with my good #friend , Alex.  Alex is The Nacho King of Connecticut. He is the author of the book, Totally Nachragerous!  We talked about: Coracora Happy Hour (minute 1) Mass Appeal in Chicopee (minute 2) “Halloworth” Day (minute 4) Alex visited Feeney’s classroom (minute 6) Being th...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #172 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Benn Gawitt. It was great to talk with my friend #friend , Benn.  Benn is a teacher, rockstar, coffee enthusiast and twin girl dad!  We talked about: Names are important! (minute 1) Fred Monet (minute 2) Being a twin dad (minute 3) Teaching Biology (minute 5) Inspiration to become a teacher (minute 9) Benn’s favorite te...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #171 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring (Ret.) SFC Brian Stackpole. It was great to talk with my Army buddy and good friend #friend , Stackpole.  Stackpole retired from the military after serving 28 years. He was a cook, Navy Seabee, Army Rail Instructor, IED Hunter and much more!  We talked about: Retired after 28 years (minute 1) Stackpole’s military career...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #170 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Dan Hovey. It was great to talk with my #friend , Dan.  Dan is the owner of West Hartford Solar.  We talked about: H O to V E - Y  (minute 1 Dan has been helping families for years  (minute 2) Collaborating on a Toy Drive (minute 4) Eric from Bergenn Financial and Ryan from Ryan’s Softwash (minute 7) Widow Jane  (minute...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #169 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Seth Wickersham. It was great to talk with my good #friend , Seth.  Seth is an ESPN journalist and New York Times best selling author.  We talked about: Seth on episode #7 back in 2022 (minute 1) Talking about his book on Good Morning America (minute 2) “Failed high school quarterback to NYT best seller author” (minute...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #168 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Little Red. It was great to talk with my #friend , Little Red. Little Red is a Navy veteran and a UConn Super Fan! We talked about: Friends of Feeney just provided $300K to families in need (minute 1) Little Red’s favorite UConn jerseys (minute 3) How did you get the name, Little Red? (minute 5) Big Red (minute 6.30) UC...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #167 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Elle Doyle. It was great to talk with my #friend , Elle. Elle is the content creator for Reheated Coffee Club and podcast host of Connecticut Unfiltered. We talked about: Elle’s Launch Party (minute 1 Feeney sings karaoke with Eric B. (minute 3) Iced by Anna Cookies (minute 4) SoLA Karaoke (minute 5) Anthony Anthony - p...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #166 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rob O’Meara. It was great to talk with my #friend , Rob. Rob is a real estate agent at Keller Williams Legacy Partners. We talked about: Video of the Star Spangled Banner performed by his son, Micheal (minute 1 What does The Johnny’s Jog mean to Rob? (minute 3) Rob was the 2026 Honoree for The Hartford St. Patrick’s Day...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #165 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Paul at Louis’ Lunch. It was great to cook burgers and talk with my #friend , Paul. Paul has worked at Louis’ Lunch for the past 30 years. We talked about: Cast Iron Vertical Gas Broilers from 1898 (minute 1) Feeney cuts onions and cooks burgers (minute 2) “This is NOT Burger King. You don’t get it your way!” (minute 3)...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #164 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jason Wang, Gayle Harris and John Lyons. It was good to talk with my #friends , Jason, Gayle and John! They are The West Hartford Republican Town Caucus. We talked about: Jason joined The Republican Town Caucus (minute 1) Gayle switched from Board of Ed to Town Caucus (minute 3) John recruited Jason and Gayle  (minute 6...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #163 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Matt Moscardi . It was great to “riff” with my #friend ,  Matt! Matt is the co-founder of Free Float Analytics and co-host of The Business Pants Podcast. We talked about: Free Float Analytics, Free  Float Media and subsidiaries (minute 1) Cheddar pizza (minute 2) Our newest podcast sponsor, The Mandell JCC (minute 3) Ph...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #162 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Marcus Patton. It was great to talk with my #friend and college dorm neighbor, Marcus!  Marcus is the Production Operations Supervisor at ESPN and the Chairperson of The Diversity Council in Bristol. We talked about: We have an Emmy! (minute 1) Marcus is the Production Operations Supervisor at ESPN (minute 2) Surprise G...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #161 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Robert Perriello. It was great to talk with my #friend , Rob!  Rob is a Real Estate Agent for Century 21 All Points Realty. We talked about: Podcast sponsors (minute 1) Rob’s top 5 movies and podcast #160 (minute 2) Anthony Ireland episode #74 (minute 3) Rob is a #GirlDad (minute 4.30) Rob and Feeney taught together at...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #160 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jake and Max Markowitz. It was great to talk movies with my #friends , Max and Jake!  Max is a film critic and author of the blog "The Film Critic's Ticket - Admit One!" Jake was an extra in Marty Supreme! We talked about: Carlito’s Way (minute 1) Jake was in Marty Supreme (minute 2) The #160 in movies (minute 4) Max’s...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #159 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Christina Conners. It was great to talk with my #friend , Christina! Christina is a keynote singer, workshop facilitator, massage therapist, soulful songstress and author. We talked about: Christina attended Wolcott Elementary School (minute 1) Christina’s background (minute 2) David Friedman (minute 3) Christina’s Cott...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #158 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Retired Colonel Mike Cabrey. It was great to talk with my #friend , Mike! Mike served 30 years in the Army. We talked about: Mike’s most important role is husband and dad (minute 1) Met his wife in Germany (minute 2) Army Brats (minute 4) Being Pop Pop (minute 6) Attending West Point (minute 8) Medal of Honor Recipient,...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #157 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Jillian Gilchrest. It was great to talk with my #friend , Jillian! Jillian is the State Representative for the 18th District. We talked about: Year 8 of being State Rep (minute 1) Selfie videos (minute 2) Personal and Political balance (minute 5) The West Hartford community (minute 6) Jason Hayes, First Selectman of Eas...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #156 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rino Ouellet. It was great to talk and eat Dirt Wings with my #friend , Rino!  Rino is the Beverage Program Director and FOH Hiring Manager.  We talked about: The holiday season (minute 1) Sagamore Rye Whiskey from Matt Whitney (minute 3) 34 years at J. TImothy’s  (minute  4.30) The J.Timothy’s 35th Annual Golf Tourname...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #155 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Harry Bellucci. It was great to talk with my #friend , Harry!  Harry is the Executive Director of Hartford PAL.  We talked about: Harry’s background (minute 1) The Harry Bellucci Football Field (minute 2) Growing up in Hartford (minute 3) Teaching for 38 years and coaching for 42 years in Hartford (minute 4) Proud momen...

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #154 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring The Soulful Forest. It was great to talk with my #friends , Terry, Tara and Christina! We talked about: The Soulful Forest theme song (minute 1) Christina Connors went to Wolcott School (minute 3) Terry shows around The Soulful Forest (minute 5) The Healing Chickadee (minute 7) The Seven C's (minute 8.30) Christina’s Co...