Mic’d In New Haven

Jessica Cunnington grew up in the suburbs of New York City, not at all knowing who she wanted to be. Then midway through her tenure at Syracuse University, she changed her major and pursued journalism, a decision that would totally change her life forever. After six years as a reporter, the last five spent covering the Bronx for News 12 The Bronx, the vivacious and honest reporter joins Mike Colon...

Since 1997, Arthur Staple has covered every level of New York City sports from high school and college basketball, to the Giants, Rangers, and of course New York Islanders. In the 30th episode of Mic'd In New Haven, the veteran writer details his experiences with Mike Colon, as the two discuss Staple growing up in New York City during the 1980s, witnessing the iconic Super Bowl 42 in person, the c...

In a relatively weak free agent market, John Tavares was the most sought after asset, and the Islanders (with whom John has spent his entire career with to this point) were the favorite to re-sign their captain...until they weren't. With Tavares opting to bolt from Brooklyn to the Six, WFAN Islanders beat writer Andy Graziano joins Mike Colon for an immediate reaction to JT's departure, and what i...

Alone once again, New York City media reporter Mike Colon discusses the Yankees and Mets going a combined 0-6 over the weekend, the Knicks drafting Kevin Knox with the 9th overall pick, and Mike Francesa being inducted into the national radio hall of fame! Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Song: Hootie & The Blowfish - I Go Blind (1994) Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Riding solo this time around, New York City media reporter Mike Colon discusses topics such as the Yankees' winning ways, the Mets being "open for business", the NBA Draft, and the ongoing Kawhi Leonard saga. Follow Mike On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeInNewHaven Song: Sting - If I Ever Lose My Faith In You (1993) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-ne...

If there's anyone who just might know the New York City Police Department better than even some of those who work in it, it's probably Leonard Levitt. Having covered the department since 1984, the longtime NYPD insider joins Mike Colon for a discussion on covering three different commissioners during the Giuliani administration, being banned from One Police Plaza at one point in his career, and hi...

From doing local news updates on a rural New York radio station to now hosting Sports Illustrated’s media podcast, Jimmy Traina has truly come full circle. The S.I. columnist, producer, and podcaster joins Mike Colon for a wide ranging discussion ranging from his nearly two decade long tenure at the magazine, Twitter, what makes a good podcast host, and interning for WFAN in the late ‘90s. Follow...

It’s the NBA Finals matchup everyone is tired of, but here it is nonetheless for the fourth straight year, the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Golden State Warriors. Joining Mike Colon to preview yet another installment of this Finals matchup is HOOP Magazine writer Josh Eberley, one of the more noticeable figures of NBA Twitter, and host of the ‘Hot Takes & Shot Fakes’ podcast. Follow Josh on Twitter...

The Knicks, coming off a 29-53 season, were projected to finish in the top 10 in this year's draft lottery. Sure enough they did, securing the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Joining Mike Colon for a discussion on what this means for the franchise going forward, the recent hiring of David Fizdale as head coach, and the possibility of trading for Kawhi Leonard, is prolific Knicks Wall wri...

The highly anticipated Yankees-Red Sox series certainly didn’t disappoint. Three intense games, one wild comeback, one very raucous stadium, and two Yankee victories. Joining Mike Colon to recap a wild three days in the Bronx and what lies ahead for the Bombers is Barstool Sports’ Yankees writer Eric Hubbs, who attended two of the three games at Yankee Stadium. Subscribe to the podcast: https://it...

The rivalry resumes! For the first time since a nasty brawl at Fenway Park last month, the red hot Yankees (24-10) battle their bitter rivals in the Boston Red Sox (25-9) in a three game set at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx that is bound to have everyone talking. Joining Mike Colon for a preview of the series is Newsday’s Erik Boland, who’s served as the Yankee beat writer for the Long Island based...

She was the tomboy from Rochester, New York. Now she anchors evening newscasts in the fourth largest and most diverse city in America. Wife, mother, beauty queen, reporter, anchor, and anti bullying advocate Kaitlin Monte joins Mike Colon on the 20th episode of Mic’d In New Haven for a chat ranging from her college days, being crowned Miss New York in 2011, her fight against bullying, motherhood,...

After an emergency reaction podcast to the breaking news Mike Francesa was returning to WFAN earlier in the week with Jake Elman, Mike Colon is rejoined this time by the very man who broke the news in the first place in Newsday sports media reporter Neil Best (who previously appeared on the podcast in episode 3), for a more detailed look at the story behind the return and the ramifications of it g...

Mike Francesa is back on WFAN. Yes you read that correctly, no you're not hallucinating. Mike, according to multiple reports, is heading back to FAN after a mere four month retirement and will host a show weekdays from 3-7PM. Palm Beach Post writer Jake Elman re-joins Mike Colon for an emergency episode reacting to the news, and what it means for the station going forward. Become a supporter of th...

Oh the pain bro! Always unfiltered and never shy to say what's on his mind, Joe Benigno has become a New York City fixture, carving out a successful near quarter century career talking sports on New York and America's first all-sports radio station WFAN in a way that can only be described as giving your typical fanatic a microphone and just letting him vent. Reuniting with one of his old callers i...

When it comes to controversy, 77 WABC's Sid Rosenberg is definitely no stranger to it. The notorious New York radio bad boy joins Mike Colon for an unfiltered discussion on everything from his days on Imus In The Morning, the new Bernie & Sid In The Morning show, how he nearly replaced Chris Russo when Mike And The Mad Dog broke up in 2008, and how Russo's old partner Mike Francesa has been less t...

With the Toronto Raptors having secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 59-23, Raptors Republic writer Joshua Howe joins Mike Colon to recap their successful regular season and preview the postseason, including their first round face off with the 8th seeded Washington Wizards and a potential show down with LeBron James. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

Jake Elman from the Palm Beach Post joins the show to discuss the first week of the Yankees and Mets' 2018 seasons, Mike and the Mad Dog's latest reunion and its ensuing controversy, and legendary shock jock Don Imus' retirement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support .

CBS Sports Radio’s Damon Amendolara joins Mike Colon as the two discuss various topics including Damon’s 1997 interviews with WFAN legends Mike Francesa, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, and Steve Somers, his charity work aimed at helping children, how his family and fans have been supportive throughout his many different career stops, his return to New York City, and what it was like to audition for Mike F...

Emmy award winning news anchor, producer, author, and breast cancer awareness advocate Tamsen Fadal of WPIX 11 in New York City joins Mike Colon in the latest episode of the podcast. Among the topics: Social media and its impact on journalism today, traveling to Afghanistan with U.S. Military troops in 2002, and how her fight against breast cancer has evolved since losing her mother to the disease...

Die hard New York Jets fan and famed Mike Francesa impersonator Bill Buchanan joins Mike Colon to react to the Muhammad Wilkerson/Manish Mehta controversy, Kirk Cousins, the upcoming NFL draft, and even a little WFAN. Enjoy both this podcast and Bill’s hilarious videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/WaitUhSeckin Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven...

Prolific NBA writer Howard Beck of Bleacher Report joins Mike Colon to dissect the latest in a long line of disappointing New York Knicks seasons. Topics include: What went wrong after the Knicks 18-14 start? The future of head coach Jeff Hornacek, Frank Ntlikina and Emanuel Mudiay, Joakim Noah, tanking, and what’s next for the franchise after Kristaps Porzingis’ season ending injury. Become a sup...

WFAN producer Al Dukes, former producer of the Boomer & Carton show and current producer of the Boomer & Gio show joins Mike Colon to discuss amongst other things, his Howard Stern fandom, working at WNEW during the Opie & Anthony years, and life on WFAN’s morning show post-Craig Carton. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support .

MLB insider Jon Heyman joins Mike Colon to discuss an unusually slow offseason, the ACES agency and their latest involvement in yet another PED controversy, and what to expect from the Yankees and Mets in 2018. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d-in-new-haven--2828702/support .

Veteran New York City news reporter Lou Young joins Mike Colon for an honest, hilarious, and insightful interview on everything from how the news industry has evolved, the ups-and-downs of WCBS 2 during his 23 years there, covering 9/11, and when he knew it was time to go. This is an interview you don’t want to miss. Enjoy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mic-d...