Best Mike Ricci Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 330: Maria Cramer - NY Times Police Reporter 1:29:35

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Maria Cramer, the New York Times’ Police Bureau Chief, who prior to covering the NYPD covered the Boston Police for the Boston Globe, joins the program. In Memoriam: Detective Rich Teemsma (February 8, 1950 - June 22, 2024) Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.fa…

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Season 6 Ep 6 — Determining Recovery Protocols for Training with Coach John Wakefield 44:05

7d ago44:05

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In this episode, we sit down with John Wakefield, the managing director of Science to Sport and performance coach with the Bora-hansgrohe World Tour cycling team. John, from Cape Town, South Africa, shares his insights from years of coaching and an advanced training facility in Girona, Spain. Understand why recovery is the key to progression and ho…

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Episode 329: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Robert Brager (Volume 47)7) 1:53:15

16d ago1:53:15

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Retired NYPD Emergency Service Unit Detective Robert Brager, a 25 year veteran of law enforcement and paramedic who served in ESU from 2005 until 2018, joins the program for Volume 47 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook…

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Episode 328: The Beat: Special Agent Greg Lee (DEA)(Volume 14) 1:45:20

18d ago1:45:20

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Retired DEA Agent Greg Lee, whose tenaciousness helped hunt down 1993 World Trade Center Bombing suspect Ramzi Yousef, joins the program for a special Volume 14 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC...…

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Strength Training for Triathletes: Coach Chris Lee 35:39

24d ago35:39

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D3 Coach Mike Ricci Interviews Chris Lee of Kinesis integrated Performance. Chris has a long history of working with Olympic level triathletes, Ironman athletes, Ultra runners, and podium finishers of the Boston Marathon. We discuss how much and how often a triathlete should strength train along with how to train around a race, and the key exercise…

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Episode 327: The Best of The Bravest - Nationwide: Battalion Chief Frank Ricci (New Haven) (Volume 3) 1:43:35

28d ago1:43:35

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Retired New Haven Fire Department Battalion Chief Frank Ricci who served the Elm City from 1997 through 2020, joins the program for a special hometown edition of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... Linke…

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The Zone Two Advantage: Unveiling the Triathlete's Secret Weapon 27:59

1M ago27:59

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Coach Mike Ricci interview 6 time National Champion Coach Jim Hallberg about the importance of Zone 2 and how Jim relies on it to see progress with his athletes. Takeaways Zone 2 training is the foundation of all training in endurance sports. Zone 2 training improves aerobic capacity without excessive fatigue or muscle breakdown. Perceived effort, …

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Episode 326: The Best of The Bravest: Inspector Ron Kanterman (Volume 61) 1:38:39

1M ago1:38:39

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FDNY Fire Inspector Ron Kanterman, who possesses 53 years of firefighting experience, joins the program for Volume 61 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.li…

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Episode 325: The Beat: Captain William Fraass - Sausalito Police (California) (Volume 13) 1:53:38

1M ago1:53:38

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Retired Sausalito, California Police Captain, Author, and Law Enforcement Consultant William Fraas joins the program for Volume 13 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi…

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Episode 324: The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide: Operation Overlord (Volume 12) 1:53:01

1M ago1:53:01

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Retired US Customs Agents Miles Sonn & Alex Alonso, both returning guests, re-appear on the program as they look back on one of their bigger drug smuggler takedowns, Operation Overlord. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://…

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Kevin Hester: Racing in Boulder, at Altitude for the First Time 27:50

1M ago27:50

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Mike Ricci interviews ‍Kevin Hester, a triathlete from Canada. Kevin shares his experience racing at altitude at Boulder 70.3 triathlon in Colorado. He discusses his training background, his goals for future races, and his favorite race distance. Kevin talks about the challenges of racing at altitude and the impact it had on his swim, bike, and run…

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Episode 323: The Best of The Bravest: Joseph Bonnano (Volume 60) 1:59:40

1M ago1:59:40

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Joseph Bonnano, a 22-year veteran of the FDNY who served from 1979 until 2001 and is a professional chef to boot, joins the program for the milestone Volume 60 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.face…

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Season 6 Ep 5 — Applying Elite Training Science to All Athletes with Björn Geesmann 54:38

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Björn Geesman is a German-based sports scientist and coach. He is also the CEO of HYCYS coaching company and co-founder of power & pace. He works with pro triathletes Patrick Lange and Kat Matthews, among other big names in endurance sports. In this episode, Dirk and Björn dive into everything from wind tunnel testing tunnels and bike selection bas…

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Episode 322: The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide - Chris Ebdon (NYC EMS) (Volume 2) 2:12:38

2M ago2:12:38

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Chris Ebdon, who manned the mean streets of 80’s and 90’s New York City with the old NYC EMS pre its 1996 merge with the FDNY joins the program for Volume 3 of The Best of the Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC...…

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Michael Folan from Infinit Nutrition 31:22

2M ago31:22

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SummaryIn this conversation, Mike Ricci interviews Michael Folan, the owner of Infinit Nutrition, about the evolution of nutrition in endurance sports. They discuss the importance of personalized nutrition, the benefits of custom mixes, and the role of sweat rate and sodium levels in performance. Michael shares insights from his experience as a 10-…

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Episode 321: (BONUS SEGMENT) - The Colón Report: (Part 2) 1:08:08

2M ago1:08:08

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Guestless again, Mike Colón spitballs with the audience for an hour and lets everyone know what he’s up to. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Website: https://mike-colon-media.com/ Business Line…

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Episode 320: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Tribute To Officer Tom Langone 2:24:59

2M ago2:24:59

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In a special edition of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit, Caitlin Langone, daughter of fallen NYPD ESU Officer Tom Langone, one of 14 officers from the unit killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, joins the program as we look back on the life and legacy of service of her father. In Memory Of: Police Officer Tom Langone …

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National Champions: University of Colorado Women's Triathlon Team 28:47

2M ago28:47

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Summary The conversation features Coach KJ and members of the CU Buffaloes women's triathlon team discussing their experience at the National Championship. They talk about the challenges of the race, the team's performance, and the importance of having fun while competing. The team had a strong showing, with several athletes finishing in the top 10…

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Episode 319: The Best of The Bravest: Deputy Chief Joseph DiBernardo (Volume 59) 2:26:04

2M ago2:26:04

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Deputy Chief Joseph DiBernardo Sr., a retired 35 year veteran of the FDNY who served the department from 1966 until 2001, joins the program for Volume 59 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. In Memory Of: Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Jr. (End of Watch: November 22, 2011) Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Jr. Foundation: Website: https:/…

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Mic’d In New Haven - Episode 318: Photographer/First Responder David Burns 1:37:22

2M ago1:37:22

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David Burns, who when he wasn’t photographing first responders on the streets of New York City as a photojournalist was responding to them himself as an EMS Chief, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www…

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Triathlete Jennifer Schubert-Akin: 30 Straight Boston Marathons 32:47

2M ago32:47

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Coach Mike Ricci interviews Jennifer about her incredible streak of 30 straight Boston Marathons, her Ultra Marathon career and how an injury got her started in triathlon. From having a severe life changing injury as a child to starting to run in her early 30s, this is a tremendous story. Jennifer goes into detail about her challenges in keeping th…

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Episode 317: The Best of The Bravest: Chief of Department Ed Kilduff (Volume 58) 2:03:53

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Former FDNY Chief of Department Ed Kilduff, a 37-year veteran who served as the agency’s highest ranking uniformed member from 2010-2014 joins the program for Volume 58 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https:/…

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Episode 316: The Beat: Chief Ron Bailey - Bridgeport (Volume 11) 1:44:28

2M ago1:44:28

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Ron Bailey, who retired with 24 years of service as a Lieutenant with the Bridgeport Police in Connecticut and later became Chief of Police in Holyoke, Massachusetts, joins the program for Volume 11 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Faceb…

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Ali O'Donnell's Story of Becoming a Professional Xterra Triathlete 51:46

2M ago51:46

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In this conversation, professional triathlete Ali O'Donnell discusses her journey from being a road triathlete to transitioning to XTERRA and becoming a professional triathlete. She talks about her first professional race in Athens, Greece, and the qualification process for the XTERRA World Championships. Ali also shares her experience of transitio…

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Season 6 Ep 4 — How to Utilize Running Power Metrics with Dr. Will O'Connor 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

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Dr. Will O'Connor takes us through the nuances of using running power in training. Will and Dirk get into the scientific side of power meters, discuss the accuracy and data consistency from devices like Stryd and other wearables, and learn how to use critical power zones to break down the metabolic costs of running variable terrain. Will also touch…

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Episode 315: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Darrell Summers (Volume 45) 2:14:51

2M ago2:14:51

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Darrell Summers, who served in both the New York City Transit Police Emergency Medical Rescue Unit and the NYPD Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 45 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.fa…

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Triathlon Fueling Performance: Insights from a Sports Nutritionist Craig David 30:52

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In this conversation, Coach Mike interviews sports nutritionist Craig David. They discuss the importance of nutrition in athletic performance and recovery. Craig shares his background in nutrition and his experience working with triathletes and endurance athletes. They talk about the timing of nutrient intake after workouts and the role of hydratio…

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Episode 314: The Best of The Bravest: Chief of Operations Rich Blatus (Volume 57) 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

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Former FDNY Chief of Operations Rich Blatus, a 42-year veteran of the department, joins the program for Volume 57 of The Best of The Bravest. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Media Website: htt…

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Running with Power: Optimizing Triathlon Performance with D3 Coaches Dave Sheanin and Mike Ricci 18:20

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Summary Coach Dave and Mike discuss the use of power meters in running and how it can improve triathlon performance. They talk about the reliability of power meters and how they can be used to pace races. They also discuss the evolution of power meter technology and its accuracy. They touch on the importance of cadence and stride length in running …

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Episode 313: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Sgt. Scott Zink (Volume 44) 2:14:07

3M ago2:14:07

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Retired Sergeant Scott Zink, an alumni of both the New York City Housing Police Emergency Rescue Unit and NYPD Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 44 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.fac…

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Episode 312: Tales From The Boom Room: Detective William Niece (Volume 36) 1:14:17

3M ago1:14:17

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After an 8-month hiatus, Tales From The Boom Room: Profiles of the NYPD’s Arson & Explosion/Bomb Squad make its return to the Mic’d In New Haven Podcast as Detective William Niece joins the program for Volume 36 of the cornerstone miniseries. In Memoriam: Detective Claude “Danny” Richards (End of Watch: September 11, 2001) (Recovered From WTC: Marc…

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The Road to Ironman Triathlon: Michelle Franks' Story of Endurance and Triumph 24:01

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Coach Mike Ricci interviews 2 time Ironman triathlon finisher, Michelle Franks. Michelle discusses learning to swim, overcoming panic attacks and is on the verge of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Please reach out if you have questions: Info@d3multisport.com Give this episode a share with your friends. Summary ‍Michelle Franks shares her journe…

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Episode 311: The Best of The Bravest: Captain Rich Rotanz (Volume 56) 1:15:50

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Captain Rich Rotanz, a 23-year FDNY veteran who was also among the original members of the New York City Office of Emergency Management in the late 90’s joins the program for Volume 56 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. In Memoriam: Police Officer Jonathan Diller (End of Watch: March 25, 2024) Connect With Mike Colón: X: …

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Episode 310: Detective George Sichler 1:07:56

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George Sichler, a retired 20 year veteran of the NYPD, who served in The Bronx as a Detective in the Gun Suppression Unit but most notably as a diver into the NYPD Scuba Unit, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn:…

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Champion's Corner: Conversations with Six-Time Triathlon National Champion, Coach Jim Hallberg 36:24

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Coach Mike interviews 6 Time Triathlon National Champion Jim Hallberg. Summary Coach Jim Hallberg shares his journey in endurance sports, from starting in cross-country and track to transitioning to triathlon. He discusses the importance of patience and progression in training, as well as the key workouts he uses to prepare for national championshi…

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(BONUS SEGMENT): The Colón Report 1:07:17

3M ago1:07:17

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After a guest unfortunately got delayed and couldn’t make it, Mike Colón does a bonus segment, titled ‘The Colón Report’. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Website: https://mike-colon-media.com/…

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Season 6 Ep 3 — Kristin Armstrong: Navigating an Era of Wearables, Data & Social Platforms 58:14

3M ago58:14

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Kristin Armstrong talks coaching strategies in a data-driven world filled with wearables and social platforms. With the advancement of technology and platforms, there is a growing tension between positives and negatives when it comes to data, wearable devices and social media. The challenges of managing this tension have become heightened for young…

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Episode 309: Reporter and Consultant Kerry Barrett 1:32:39

3M ago1:32:39

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Kerry Barrett, a veteran journalist with over 20 years turned successful consultant and media coach, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Website: https://mike-colon-media.com/ B…

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Triathlon Titans: University of Colorado Team Sets Sights on Conference Championships 22:19

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‍In this episode, Coach Mike Ricci interviews members of the CU Triathlon team as they prepare for their conference championship and nationals. Madeline and Devin share their journey into triathlon and their roles within the team. Coach KJ discusses her background in swimming and her transition into coaching. The team emphasizes the importance of f…

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Episode 308: Paul DeMatteis - International Security Consultant 1:29:40

4M ago1:29:40

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Paul DeMatteis, a globally recognized Security Consultant who’s done extensive work with the FBI, numerous corporations, and helped formulate John Jay College’s Counterterrorism Program, joins the show. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... L…

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Riding with Dave Schell: A Cycling Conversation 37:36

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In this episode our guest is Dave Schell of Kaizen Endurance. Dave is a long time endurance coach and we discuss all things cycling, include why triathletes should get off road, average power vs normalized power and other important talking points. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d3-mikericci/support…

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Episode 307: The Best of The Bravest: Lieutenant Mike Roy (Volume 55) 3:22:39

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Retired FDNY Lieutenant Mike Roy, a veteran of elite Special Operations Commands such as Squads 41, 61, and Rescue 4, joins the program for Volume 55 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/M…

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Episode 5: 🎁 Friday Night Giftisode 🌮 1:08:09

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With love, Robyn LINKS: The De Palma trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97XoMjwoZ5w Indiebound for buying absolute any of the books I mention, always: https://www.indiebound.org/ Cowboy Tommy // Cowboy Teddy Bear // Electric Fireplace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSqVnHN3q9E

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Episode 306: The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit: Tony Johnson (Volume 43) 3:22:51

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Tony Johnson, a 24-year veteran of both the NYC Transit Police and NYPD who spent 19 of those years (1987-2006) in the Emergency Service Unit, joins the show for Volume 43 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://ww…

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For Triathletes: Is Swim Technique More Important than Swim Volume? 20:59

4M ago20:59

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In this episode, D3 Coaches Mike Ricci and Dave Sheanin discuss the best approach to swimming faster. Does a volume based program work better than a technique based program or is it something in between? Listen in as these two experienced coaches give their points of view and ideas on how to balance your swim training to make the most of your time …

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Mic'd In New Haven (BONUS SEGMENT) - Run The Bases (Producer’s Corner) 1:10:54

4M ago1:10:54

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After a Buster Olney no show, Producer Vick and Mike Colón spitball on the state of baseball for an hour in a segment titled Running The Bases: Producer’s Corner. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl.…

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Episode 305: The Beat: Officer Jack Schonely - (Los Angeles) - Volume 10 2:07:30

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Officer Jack Schonely, a 33-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, joins the program for Volume 10 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Websi…

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Episode 304: The Beat: Special Agent Corey Hill - ATF (Volume 9) 1:37:49

4M ago1:37:49

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Special Agent Corey Hill, who spent 21 years thwarting the illegal firearms trade as a member of the ATF, joins the program for Volume 9 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: https://www.l…

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Season 6 Ep 2 — Exploring Joe Friel's 40-Year Coaching Evolution 1:08:12

4M ago1:08:12

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In this episode, we have none other than Joe Friel, a legendary figure in the world of endurance coaching. As the co-founder of TrainingPeaks and author of several seminal books on athletic training, Joe has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of endurance sports. The fifth edition of the Triathlon Training Bible hit shelves earlier this…

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Episode 303: The Best of The Bravest - Nationwide: Deputy Chief Rick Edinger - Virginia (Volume 1) 1:31:31

4M ago1:31:31

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Retired Deputy Chief Rick Edinger, who for 45 years was hands on across multiple different roles in the fire service, joins the program for the debut of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: http…

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