The Kitchen Table

Kenneth Delaney
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I sit down and interview mostly firemen about their lives and careers. But I am broadening my audience by starting to interview anyone with an interesting story and life.

  1. 4d ago

    FDNY FIRE MARSHAL KIERAN BURKE Ret.

    Today I had the pleasure of choppin it up with retired FDNY Fire Marshal Kieran Burke. FM Burke started his service as a Volunteer Firefighter in the Point Breeze Fire Department in Breezy Point Queens back in 1988. While he volleyed he did ride alongside with FDNY Truck companies in Brooklyn such as, 120, 111 and 132. He then got hired on NYC EMS, in 1993, which at the time still haven’t merged with the FDNY, and worked in East New York and Brownsville. Two extremely busy areas of Brooklyn.  He then got hired as a Firefighter for the FDNY in 2000. His was the first probie class from the newly merged organizations.  Out of the academy he was assigned to E257. He then transferred to E248 in 2004. Where he would stay until getting promoted to Fire Marshal in BFI, In 2012. Subsequently retiring in 2016.  FM Burke has worked for many serious incidents such as NYC EMS LODD, Breezy Point fatal fire, 9/11, the rock away plane crash, Superstorm Sandy and many more incidents that affected him mentally. He also lost his house in the fires at breezy point during Sandy. FM Burke was diagnosed with PTSD and TBI. He has used the FDNY CSU for 20 plus years, but most recently he has undergone MeRT and Ibogaine treatment. MeRT is Magnetic Resonance Therapy which uses brain stimulation through non invasive magnetic pulses. Which is currently available in America. Ibogaine therapy uses a hallucinogen from the root bark of the Tabernanthe Ibogaine shrub which is native to central Africa. Ibogaine treatment currently is not approved in the U.S. for medical treatment but is legal in many countries such as Mexico and Brazil. Although President Trump signed a bill to fast track the research into Ibogaine treatment for military vets and first responders with severe ptsd.  FM Burke goes into his experience in detail and advocates for the treatment and its impact on his ptsd. Thank you Kieran for sitting at THE KITCHEN TABLE PODCAST and sharing your story. #fyp #foryou #fdny #fire #firefighter #firefighters #firemarshal #marshall #foryoupage #bfi #fireinvestigation #ems #nycems #ptsd #tbi #ptsdtreatment #csu #mert #ibogaine #ibogainetherapy #therapy #hallucination #breezy #volley #pointbreeze Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors are their own and do not reflect those of any affiliated organizations, employers, departments, or agencies. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional, legal, medical, financial, or other specialized advice. Guests are solely responsible for their statements. The podcast and its producers do not necessarily endorse guest opinions.   Chapters: 00:00 intro 01:50 early life 04:00 point breezy volley  11:20 nyc ems  18:25 process trauma 21:00 ems lodd 25:40 FDNY merge & academy 30:00 E257 9/11 36:00 rock away plane crash 39:00 herald square  45:25 funny ems story 52:17 E248 burn 1:00:00 fire story 1:05:30 Lt. Martinson lodd 1:12:44 bfi into mental health  1:22:30 sandy 1:32:40 ptsd treatments  1:40:00 MeRT therapy  1:58:05 Ibogaine treatment  2:22:00 seeing the difference  2:25:00 final words 2:26:30 outro Links:  https://navysealdannydietzfoundation.com/ https://www.343foundation.com/ https://ambio.life/

  2. Oct 18

    FDNY FF FRANK OCELLO L58 & L173

    Today I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with FDNY FF FRANK OCELLO. FF OCELLO got on the FDNY in 1999 and was assigned to L173 in Howard Beach Queens. He was put on the rotation and sent to L24 in Manhattan. It is there when he was working the morning of September 11th. Upon arrival to the WTC, 24 truck checked in at the Marriott Hotel,  when suddenly the south tower collapsed. FF Ocello and 24 truck were caught in the collapse. His story is truly shocking, to hear what his experience was. In the months after 9/11 he was sent back to L173 where he would do a few more years before transferring up to the Bronx to L58. There he would stay until his retirement in 2021. Frank was kind enough to share his story, a story that needs to be told and retold, so we never forget what happened that terrible day and we keep the memory of all the brave men and women, civilians and first responders alike, alive.  Frank and I talked life and the fire service into retirement.  It was a great conversation from a brother fireman. Thank you once again FF OCELLO for sitting at THE KITCHEN TABLE PODCAST.  #fyp #fire #firefighter #fdny #firefighters #foryou #frankocello #ladder173 #ladder24 #ladder58 #queens #manhattan #bronx #september11 #september11th #wtc #collapse #firehouse #brotherhood #neverforget #podcast #thekitchentablepodcast #thekitchentable59  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors are their own and do not reflect those of any affiliated organizations, employers, departments, or agencies. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional, legal, medical, financial, or other specialized advice. Guests are solely responsible for their statements. The podcast and its producers do not necessarily endorse guest opinions. Chapters: 00:00 intro 02:18 early life 05:40 L173 07:00 first fire  11:00 tough jobs in 173 14:45 rotation to 24 truck 20:27 9/11 33:00 healing 39:00 short videos of documentary  41:00 L58 49:50 scenario  52:40 engine work 57:05 expectations of a detail 59:01 retirement  1:03:50 work before FDNY 1:06:50 sandy and brotherhood 1:14:30 final advice 1:19:10 outro TALES FROM THE TILLER  TONY BONFIGLIO L34 https://instagram.com/tonybonfiglio34?rpxt=d2t2dW0wM29pMHVq

  3. Oct 11

    DOD Department of Defense FF NICK PALUMBO Jr. Author FIREHOUSE SERGEANTS

    Today I had the pleasure of choppin it up with career Department of Defense DOD Federal Firefighter NICK PALUMBO. FF PALUMBO started his love and career of the fire service in 1999 as a young Fire Explorer in Englishtown NJ. In 2002 he graduated the Fire Academy and joined the East Freehold NJ Volunteer Fire Company. In 2006 he was hired per diem in Bordentown TWP Fire District 2. In 2008 he joined the Freehold Fire Department.  He was hired by the Department of Defense Fire Department in 2009 and started in Ft. Monmouth NJ. 2011 He transferred to Veteran Affairs FD in Alexandria Louisiana, after the closure of Ft. Monmouth. 2012 headed back northeast to work in Northport LI. 2015 transferred to Picatinny Arsenal in NJ. 2016 joined the Plainsboro Fire Company. 2020 transferred to Naval Weapon Station in Earle NJ.  FF PALUMBO has been doing private fire investigation since 2006. And started the Outside Vent Training and Consulting LLC in 2018.  In 2022 he started with JS Held LLC as A senior Fire investigator.  He started a podcast in 2024 called The Firehouse Sergeant’s Podcast which is also the title of his first book  FF PALUMBO retired in 2026 from the DOD fire fighting career. Thank you to Nick for spending some time with me at my Kitchen Table. Best of luck in retirement.  All links to Nick will be below. #fyp #foryou #fire #firefighter #firefighters #departmentofdefense #veteranaffairs #volley #nickpalumbo #outsidevent #firehouse #firestation #firecommunity #firecompany #volunteer #foryoupage #freehold #eastfreehold #firehousesergeants #newjersey #dod #brotherhood #careerfirefighter #fireinvestigation #fireinvestigator #author #podcast  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors are their own and do not reflect those of any affiliated organizations, employers, departments, or agencies. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional, legal, medical, financial, or other specialized advice. Guests are solely responsible for their statements. The podcast and its producers do not necessarily endorse guest opinions. Chapters: 00:00 intro 02:00social media and podcasting  09:30 early life freehold nj  16:02 fire explorer  20:40 first fires 25:31 scenario 31:31 Bordentown  37:40 DOD fire service ft. Monmouth 44:00 confusion with dad’s paperwork  47:50 hand in elevator  57:00 complacency and drilling 1:06:00 fire investigation and squirrels  1:14:00 outside vent LLC  1:25:30 trauma and depression  1:33:20 firehouse sergeants  1:47:30 picture time 1:54:00 final words 1:55:00 outro Links:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_outside_vent?stkn=c3ZvaG9vaTMxbDNm YouTube: https://youtube.com/@firehousesergeants?si=6apaUWm6SNp5hx-h Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1K94MKws7p/?mibextid=wwXIfr Red Helmet training: https://www.redhelmettraining.com/ Firehouse book club:  https://www.firefighterbookclub.com/ Firehouse Sergeants Amazon: https://a.co/d/0fHi7qfs

  4. Oct 4

    FDNY Lt. JOE TORRILLO Ret. B37 L123 E10 BFS “Billy Blazes”

    Today I had the ultimate pleasure to chop it up with FDNY Retired Lt.JOE TORRILLO. Lt. Torillo got on the job in 1981. And was assigned to E10 out of probie school.  But before that, he was born and raised in Park Slope Brooklyn, the same neighborhood I grew up in. And attended the same high school, Bishop Ford.  At 16 he worked for the City Park Service. Eventually doing short stints in Corrections and Transit Authority before becoming a firefighter in 1981.  He transferred to L123 in 1996 and was soon promoted to Lieutenant. He covered in the 15th Division, 37 Battalion and worked in companies such as 310/174 257/170 323 & 253 engines. After a major injury to his hand he was assigned to the FDNY office of Fire Safety Education and soon became the director of the program. He would go on to co design the FIRE ZONE, a state of the art fire learning center located near Rockefeller center in NYC. Fisher Price toy company modeled a Rescue Hero Action Figure in Lt. Torrillo’s likeness,  named BILLY BLAZES. On the day he was scheduled to present this toy to the public, The World Trade Center was struck by a terrorist attack.  He responded to The WTC and was subsequently caught in the first collapse. After he was dug out and placed on a rescue boat the 2nd tower collapsed and dove into the engine room to avoid the debris. He was taken to a hospital in NJ with severe injuries to his head, neck and shoulder. Lt. Torrillo eventually retired from the FDNY and has become a key note speaker, detailing his story and many others. He also volunteers at the WTC museum giving tours. Thank you Joe for sharing your story with me at The Kitchen Table.  #foryou #fire #firefighter #fyp #firefighters #fdny #brooklyn #brotherhood #firehouse #firedepartment #september11 #billyblazes #firezone #firesafety #firesafetyawareness #parkslope #giveback #keynotespeaker #joetorrillo #foryoupage #engine10 #ladder10 #fisherprice #rescueheroes  Chapters: 00:00 intro 02:00 fire story 04:30 fire safety ed unit 14:00 fire zone 20:30 tea award  21:37 fisher price rescue hero’s 25:00 billy blazes 28:30 9/11 1:03:00 Parkinson’s  1:07:50 heart issues 1:14:00 family of medical professionals  1:15:00 engine 220 son 1:20:00 scenario  1:23:30 tough fires 1:26:40 engine or truck 1:28:30 Manhattan Brooklyn difference  1:34:20 key note speaking 1:46:00 picture time 1:49:00 Guantanamo  1:54:40 outro Links:  Website  https://joetorrillo.com/about.htm Joe’s Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/share/1Mtr3ycZHL/?mibextid=wwXIfr WTC Memorial  https://share.google/pTRhGLNJtFWMEHiqv The Fire Zone https://www.fdnysmart.org/firezone/ Tunnel to Towers Foundation  https://t2t.org/ Gary Sinise Foundation https://garysinisefoundation.org/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors are their own and do not reflect those of any affiliated organizations, employers, departments, or agencies. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional, legal, medical, financial, or other specialized advice. Guests are solely responsible for their statements. The podcast and its producers do not necessarily endorse guest opinions.

  5. Sep 27

    FDNY FF CHRIS EDWARDS E-81 Author COMING THROUGH THE FLAMES PART 2

    Today’s guest on PART 2 of a 2 part episode is FDNY FF CHRIS EDWARDS E-81. Ret. FF Edward’s got on the FDNY in 1986 and was assigned to 46 Truck in the Bronx upon completion of probie school. He transferred to 42 Engine in 1990 and headed back to 81 Engine in 1995. Chris worked for many significant incidents while on the FDNY including the Washington Heights riots and FF line of duty deaths. He had 5 major knee surgeries and was fighting his way back to the job when 9/11 occurred. He responded to ground zero anyway and spent the next few weeks digging for his brothers. The FDNY eventually forced him to retire in May of 2002 due to major heart and other health issues directly related to 9/11. Chris also is a SAG actor and has appeared in many TV and Movie shows. In retirement Chris volunteers for The Tunnel To Towers foundation, The FDNY Dart Team and The Red Cross. Chris also has authored the book COMING THROUGH THE FLAMES, MY LIFE IN THE FDNY. Which can be found on Amazon, links below. He also recently appeared on the very popular Soft White Underbelly Podcast, where his episode has amassed almost 300,000 views.  His love and passion for the FDNY and brother firefighters is second to none, he wears his heart on his sleeve and it shows in every word he speaks. It was an honor to chop it with FF CHRIS EDWARDS. Thank you and good luck the rest of the way brother.  #fyp # FDNY #fire #firefighter #firefighters #foryou # chrisedwards #september11 #neverforget #9/11 #firedepartment #firehouse #firestation #bronx #tunneltotowers #comingthroughtheflames #foryourpage #podcast #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #engine81 #engine42 #ladder46 #brotherhood #giveback #interview Chapters: 00:00 intro 00:30 knee surgeries  15:40 9/11 29:00 getting to ground zero 34:00 hope 53:18 after 9/11 58:30 heart issues 1:05:00 coming through the flames 1:11:40 final thoughts and words 1:14:00 outro Links to Chris:  https://www.facebook.com/share/19ZaumM9m9/?mibextid=wwXIfr COMING THROUGH THE FLAMES Amazon: https://a.co/d/07ENRB6V Tunnel to Towers: https://t2t.org/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors are their own and do not reflect those of any affiliated organizations, employers, departments, or agencies. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional, legal, medical, financial, or other specialized advice. Guests are solely responsible for their statements. The podcast and its producers do not necessarily endorse guest opinions. While we aim for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness or reliability of any content. Listeners should use their own judgment and seek qualified professional advice when needed.

  6. Sep 21

    FDNY FF CHRIS EDWARDS E-81 Author COMING THROUGH THE FLAMES. PART 1

    Today’s guest on the first of this 2 part episode is FDNY FF CHRIS EDWARDS E-81. Ret. FF Edward’s got on the FDNY in 1986 and was assigned to 46 Truck in the Bronx upon completion of probie school. He transferred to 42 Engine in 1990 and headed back to 81 Engine in 1995. Chris worked for many significant incidents while on the FDNY including the Washington Heights riots and FF line of duty deaths. He had 5 major knee surgeries and was fighting his way back to the job when 9/11 occurred. He responded to ground zero anyway and spent the next few weeks digging for his brothers. The FDNY eventually forced him to retire in May of 2002 due to major heart and other health issues directly related to 9/11. Chris also is a SAG actor and has appeared in many TV and Movie shows. In retirement Chris volunteers for The Tunnel To Towers foundation, The FDNY Dart Team and The Red Cross. Chris also has authored the book COMING THROUGH THE FLAMES, MY LIFE IN THE FDNY. Which can be found on Amazon, links below. He also recently appeared on the very popular Soft White Underbelly Podcast, where his episode has amassed almost 300,000 views.  His love and passion for the FDNY and brother firefighters is second to none, he wears his heart on his sleeve and it shows in every word he speaks. It was an honor to chop it with FF CHRIS EDWARDS. Thank you and good luck the rest of the way brother.  #fyp # FDNY #fire #firefighter #firefighters #foryou # chrisedwards #september11 #neverforget #9/11 #firedepartment #firehouse #firestation #bronx #tunneltotowers #comingthroughtheflames #foryourpage #podcast #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 #engine81 #engine42 #ladder46 #brotherhood #giveback #interview  Chapters: 00:00 intro 02:20 early life 09:50 becoming a father 21:00 FDNY test 26:50 46 truck 31:10 Mikey  32:20 42 engine 40:00 first fire  46:50 new segment “scenario” 53:20 garage fire  59:30 shooting ifo firehouse 1:08:00 the neighborhood 1:20:50 81 engine 1:32:20 acting 1:48:00 9/11 to be continued  1:48:30 outro Links to Chris: https://www.facebook.com/share/19ZaumM9m9/?mibextid=wwXIfr COMING THROUGH THE FLAMES Amazon: https://a.co/d/07ENRB6V Tunnel to Towers: https://t2t.org/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors are their own and do not reflect those of any affiliated organizations, employers, departments, or agencies. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional, legal, medical, financial, or other specialized advice. Guests are solely responsible for their statements. The podcast and its producers do not necessarily endorse guest opinions. While we aim for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness or reliability of any content. Listeners should use their own judgment and seek qualified professional advice when needed.

  7. Sep 15

    TODD MAISEL Award winning Photojournalist Author of TO HELL AND BACK

    Today I had the pleasure of chatting with 40 plus year, award winning photojournalist TODD MAISEL. Todd has captured some of the most important events in New York City and many other locations since his college days at NYU.  He has worked for and contributed to many newspapers including Courier Life, The Torch, Town and Village and The NY Daily News for over 18 years. Just to name a few.  He also served as a breaking news editor for AM NEW YORK. He also holds and has held many titles for the NYPPA. New York Press Photographer Association such as Vice President, Govnt relations chairman, and Editor. He is also the founder of the New York Media Consortium. Some of his awards NYPPA Good Guy Award. NYPPA Humanitarian Award, Picture of the year, and UFA Award for his work on 9/11. He has photographed many incidents including the Golden Venture in the Rockaways, Mafia crime scenes and thousands of fires in New York City.  But no incident was as big as the September 11th attacks on the WTC. Todd was down at ground zero documenting and assisting throughout the entire day and days to follow. He was on the ground for both collapses where he narrowly escaped the falling towers. Todd also has travel to IRAQ and documented the war in 2003.   Today Todd has authored the book TO HELL AND BACK, which his photos and words re live the events on 9/11, through his photos and words. IT IS TO BE NOTED THAT ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BOOK GO TO THE TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION.  Thank you Todd for always going above and beyond for the sake of your art and to document these events so the world Never Forgets.   All links to Todd and the book are below.  #podcast #photography #photojournalism #pictures #art #fdny #firefighter #nyc #nydailynews #amnewyork #interview #fyp #foryou #foryourpage #newspaper #editor #tohellandback #visualstorytelling #september11 #groundzero #nypd #portauthority #fires #goldenventure #camera  Chapters: 00:00 intro 00:30 early life 03:30 nyu and transformer fire 08:30 commitment to the art 10:50 the golden venture 13:50 early influences  15:40 mob hits  18:35 street smarts and FDNY friends 20:20 sunset park 5th alarm 22:00 Coney Island fire 24:35 9/11 43:35 to hell and back 50:30 final thoughts 54:00 outro Links:  https://www.toddmaiselvisualjour... https://www.instagram.com/todd.p... https://t2t.org/ https://a.co/d/0cSFr0Xm Disclaimer: Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors are their own and do not reflect those of any affiliated organizations, employers, departments, or agencies. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not professional, legal, medical, financial, or other specialized advice. Guests are solely responsible for their statements. The podcast and its producers do not necessarily endorse guest opinions. While we aim for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness or reliability of any content. Listeners should use their own judgment and seek qualified professional advice when needed.

  8. Sep 8

    FDNY FF JAMES HANLON L1 Ret. Director of Original CBS 9/11 Documentary and Author of THE LEGACY CHILD

    Today I had the great pleasure to chop it up with retired FDNY Firefighter JAMES HANLON. James got on the job in 1994 and did his entire career in Ladder 1 on Duane Street.  He retired in 2018 and moved to California to continue a career in Hollywood. You see, James is also an actor/director/producer and writer. And worked at the NY DAILY NEWS in the advertising department.  James has been acting in theatre before the FDNY. Then started landing roles in TV shows such as Hill Street Blues, Law and Order and Sex in the City, just to name a few.  All the while he was studying the directors and the job they did and saw a calling in that part of the entertainment industry.  He then got an idea to direct a documentary about a probationary FDNY firefighter and film his day to day on the job and in the firehouse. He filmed and directed this documentary with 2 French American filmmakers JULES & GEDEON NAUDET.  This documentary would inadvertently become the original 9/11 Documentary. They were the only ones to capture the first plane hitting the World Trade Center. They filmed from that moment and everything that followed.  Panic, Chaos, Collapse and Tragedy was all captured by their cameras.  The CBS 9/11 documentary would go on to win an Emmy and Peabody Award.   In retirement James has directed many TV shows including NCIS LA, Chicago Fire, Grey’s Anatomy and many more.  Most recently he has Authored THE LEGACY CHILD, about a fictional character whose father was a NYC FIREFIGHTER and perished on 9/11. James had an amazing career as both a fireman and in the entertainment business and I thank him for chopping it up with me at THE KITCHEN TABLE.   All links to James Hanlon, the books and the documentary are below. #fyp #fdny #fire #firefighter #firefighters #9/11 #september11 #documentary #cbs #cbs_broadcasting #jameshanlon #neverforget #brotherhood #fireman #foryou #podcast #ladder1 #chinatown #actor #director #julesnaudet #gedeonnaudet #emmyawards #firehouse #thelegacychild #legacychild #legacy #thekitchentable #thekitchentable59 Chapters: 00:00 intro 05:30 early life 10:50 getting the FDNY 18:40 Proby school trouble  22:30 ladder 1 27:00 Drennan 34:00 2nd family 37:30 fatal fires and change 43:00 damage to your body 51:00 Chinatown buildings  1:01:17 gene siskel into fire story 1:07:10 acting and firefighting 1:16:30 sex in the city 1:23:00 big audition box comes in  1:35:50 meat seeker 1:39:00 9/11 and the documentary  2:35:00 blowback from the film 2:43:30 the legacy child 2:58:30 final thoughts  3:00:30 outro Links: James Hanlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therea... THE LEGACY CHILD: https://officialjameshanlon.com/ 9/11 Documentary: https://a.co/d/06JUl6lO Tim Brown Book. THE GREATEST LOVE: https://a.co/d/03dK6z8X Kevin Kubler book. THE WAR YEARS AND BACK:  https://www.gettinsaltyapparel.com/

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I sit down and interview mostly firemen about their lives and careers. But I am broadening my audience by starting to interview anyone with an interesting story and life.

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  • Creator
    Kenneth Delaney
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Kenneth Delaney
  • Show Website
    The Kitchen Table

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