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. 5D AGO

    FDNY FF TOMMY CASATELLI E226. USMC/ARTIST/BUSINESS OWNER

    Today I have the honor of choppin’ It up with retired FDNY FF TOMMY CASATELLI.  Tommy got on the job in 1995 and was assigned to E226 in Brooklyn NY. His class was the first class to do the rotation. He rotated through E323 and L123. He received the Vincent Kane medal in 2001 for making a rescue at a gas explosion next to the firehouse. E226 responded to the 9/11 terror attacks on the WTC. Tom was the only survivor from his company that day. He tells his truly moving story of 9/11 and the aftermath of dealing with PTSD and alcoholism. Tom was retired from the FDNY in 2004 and opened 2 successful bar restaurants, THE KETTLE BLACK and HO BRAH, in Brooklyn. Tom is also a former United States Marine, and was deployed to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in Operation Desert Storm in 1990. Tom is now many years sober and is peer counselor for Friends of Firefighters and also does speaking engagements, to tell his story of trauma, healing and redemption. Tom also is actively fulfilling his life long dream of being an Artist. He has already had one art show and many more lined up in the future. Thank you to Tom for sharing his story with me and all of you, I know everyone will be able to get something from this interview. All of Tom’s info will be linked below. #foryou #fyp #fire #firefighter #fdny #foryoupage #firehouse #firestation #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #tomcasatelli #kettleblack #hobrah #brooklyn #engine226 #podcast #fireman #marines #friendsoffirefighters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #ptsd #artist  Tommy’s info: https://www.instagram.com/tomcas... https://tomcasatelli.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tommyc... https://www.instagram.com/kettle... https://www.instagram.com/hobrah... Show your support: https://friendsoffirefighters.org/ https://ufanyc.org/health-safety... https://www.aameeting.net/helpli... https://t2t.org/ https://www.guardianrevival.or

    1h 60m

  2. APR 1

    FDNY LT. TIM KLETT E88

    Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Retired FDNY LT. TIM KLETT. Tim got on the FDNY in 1990 after being a volunteer in Newington, CT and then a paid Fireman in New Britain, CT.  Tim was assigned to 47 Engine out of Probie school. He transferred to 69 Engine in 1992. He then was promoted to Lt. in 2003 and Was assigned to Engineer 88. He was also a Montgomery Volley from 2003-2021. Tim has also been an Engine Operations Instructor since 1996, where he travels the country teaching hands on Fire Matic courses. Tim worked on the 9/11 Madison Square Garden memorial service. And was on an 8 man committee that re wrote the FDNY engine operations manual.  He was also in the FDNY Engine tactical training group. Tim worked in very busy fire houses both as a fireman and Lt. But he earned the nickname “ The Wizard of Water” while up in 88 Engine. Hear that story and many more on this episode. Thank you again Lt. KLETT for choppin’ it up with me on The Kitchen Table. #foryou #fyp #foryoupage #firefighter #fire #firehouse #fdny #podcast #thekitchentable59 #thekitchentable #timklett #engine47 #engine69 #harlem #harlemhilton #firetraining #water #engine88 #firedepartment #newbritain #newington For full video experience log onto and subscribe to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59 Tims info for his Fire Instructor classes eng88tk@gmail.com

    2h 24m

  3. MAR 24

    FDNY FF JOE BONANNO E319, L129 & L152. American Firehouse Cuisine

    Today I had the pleasure to chop it up with, retired FDNY FF JOE BONANNO. Joe is a USAF Veteran and got on the FDNY in 1979. He was assigned to E319 out of probie school. During that time there was an interchange within the FDNY where the busy companies would switch with a slower company on a night tour, every 3rd night. 319 would interchange with E332, where Joe would catch the majority of his fires. Although he  and his Lt., made a rescue on Christmas Eve in 319.  Joe transferred to L129 where he would spend the bulk of his career, subsequently retiring out of L152. Joe would become a certified fitness and nutrition coach. Then ultimately Publishing 3 Cook Books. The Healthy Firehouse Cookbook, The Firehouse Grilling Cookbook, and the most recent, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, American Firehouse Cuisine. Joe has done a ton of media and television appearances over his career, such as live with Regis and Kelly. He also was doing a TV appearance on the morning of 9/11, at Ladder 3 quarters in Manhattan. Joe now speaks and does appearances for tunnel to towers, to bring to light, mental health awareness and suicide prevention, after his brother Michael, from Ladder 7, took his own life. Joe is also currently working on a Cooking Podcast on YouTube. I can’t thank Joe for coming on The Kitchen Table and sharing his story. Thank FF JOE BONANNO.  You can find JOE BONANNO on: americanfirehousecuisine.com YouTube@americanfirehousecuisine For full video experience: YouTube@TheKitchenTable59  For anyone struggling with depression or mental health issues call 988 for help.

    1h 55m

  4. MAR 13

    FDNY FF TONY BONFIGLIO L34 & L173. Author of TALES FROM THE TILLER

    Today I had the pleasure of choppin’ it up with a true gentleman of the FDNY. Firefighter TONY BONFIGLIO. FF BONFIGLIO got on the job in 1983 and was assigned to one of the busiest truck companies in Manhattan. Ladder 34. Ladder 34 is a Tiller Truck and is in Washington Heights. They are housed with 84 Engine. Tony caught many fires in his 15 years in 34 truck. Including working during the infamous 1992 Washington Heights riots. Eventually Tony transferred to L173 in Howard Beach Queens, where he would deal with the toughest incidents of his career. The line of duty death of Captain Vincent Fowler in 1999 and the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  Tony finally retired in 2004 and Through it all, he has kept his story telling and sense of humor intact. So much so that he was encouraged to write a book about his time on the FDNY. This is where TALES FROM THE TILLER was born. Tony tells about his experiences on the job and leaves his legacy for a lifetime to come. His stories and writing ability, will not let you put his book down and before you know, you turn the last page, leaving you wanting more. Tony also was a guest on the extremely popular THEO VON PODCAST.  Thank you Tony for sitting at my Kitchen Table and sharing your story.  All links to TALES FROM THE TILLER below.  You can buy Tales from the Tiller at: tonybonfiglio.com. Or Amazon  check out Tony on instagram@tonybonfiglio34 For full video experience log on and subscribe to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59

    1h 54m

  5. MAR 4

    FDNY ASSISTANT CHIEF MICHAEL MEYERS Active

    Today I had the honor to chop it up, with Active FDNY Assistant Chief Mike Meyers. Chief Meyers is the current Chief of Training for the entire FDNY. He has 35+ years on The Job. He oversees training for everything from field units to probies at the rock. From online training to hands on training and everything in between.  He is also Car 15, when he is the city wide commander, and responds to multiple alarm fires. Chief Meyers was hired in 1991 and assigned to L175 out of probie school. Transferred to Rescue 4 in 1998. Ladder 11 as a Lt. in 2001. Ladder 4 as a Captain in 2003. Battalion 9 in 2007. Deputy Chief 2017. FDNY Chief of Safety in 2018. And FDNY Chief of Training 2024. He was also the liaison to the NYC OEM.  He is on the FDNY IMT. And FDNY Bravest Football team member.  Chief Meyers has responded to many high profile incidents while on the job. 9/11, Hurricane Irene, Super storm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and Gustov, The 1st WTC bombing. Con ed steam explosion, Miracle on the Hudson, 2 Major crane collapses and Hurricane Harvey, just to name a few. Chief Meyers father and brother served on the FDNY, Another brother in Nassau PD, and 1 Brother in The USAF. Thank you Chief for you and your family’s service, and thank you for taking the time out and choppin’ it up with me. For full video experience log onto YouTube@TheKitchenTable59

    1h 53m

  6. FEB 19

    FDNY Lt. JIM “ BIG MAC” McCLUSKEY L-30 Ret.

    Today I had the pleasure of sitting and choppin’ it up with Retired FDNY Lt. Jim “Big Mac” McCluskey. Lt. McCluskey became a Sandhog with Local 147 union, directly upon graduation of High School, in 1972. He worked in many of the water and train tunnels around the city of New York. He was appointed to the FDNY in 1981. He was assigned to Engine 45 out of probie school. Transferred to Ladder 58 in 1983. And onto Rescue 4 in 1992. He was promoted to Lt. in 1995 where he was assigned to Ladder 30. He worked 14 years in the Harlem Zoo until retirement in 2009. 28 total years on the FDNY. Also a Sandhog simultaneously in the years on the FDNY. Lt. McCluskey has been recognized for his service numerous times over his career with a number of unit citations and medals.  Thanks again to The Angel of Harlem, for visiting The Kitchen Table.  For Full video experience log onto Youtube@TheKitchenTable59

    1h 54m

  7. FEB 11

    Deputy Chief PAUL WALSH of The NEW BRITAIN, CT Fire Department Ret.

    Today I had the honor of choppin’ it up with Retired DEPUTY CHIEF PAUL WALSH of the NEW BRITAIN, CT Fire Department. Chief Walsh has over 37 years of Fire Service. He started in the Newington CT Volunteer FD in 1979. Got hired professionally on the New Britain CT FD in 1985. And assigned to Engine 5. Was promoted to LT. in 2000 and assigned to Engine 7. Promoted to Capt. In 2008 and assigned to Engine 2. Promoted to Deputy Chief in 2014 and subsequently retired in 2022. He also volunteered with the Kensington FD with his sons MATT and TYLER. In fact The Walsh family has a storied history in the Fire service amassing a total of well over 350 combined years, and counting, of Fire service. Truly an amazing family! Chief Walsh has numerous unit citation and a rescue award for his bravery while serving in NBFD. He also is an extremely talented artist and has painted hundreds of firefighter portraits and scenes. Links to Paul Walsh prints below. He also designed the CT State Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Link below. Thank you Chief for sitting down with me and thank you for your service!  For full video experience go to YouTube@TheKitchenTable59  Links: https://www.paulwalshprints.com/index.html https://ragtopfire.com/pages/helmet-restoration-learn-more https://www.ctffm.net https://www.instagram.com/nbfd_car3?igsh=eWx3YTZ5Z3c0Nmk2

    1h 46m

  8. JAN 27

    CEO of RELIANT FITNESS and Former CALFIRE FIREFIGHTER, BRAD DUNN

    Today I had the honor of sitting with the founder and CEO of RELIANT FITNESS, BRAD DUNN. Brad started his online Fitness/Buisness/Mentorship and Life program, while he was a CALFIRE Fireman, in Southern California. Brad worked in CALFIRE, at Station 15 and 30, among others. He fought numerous Wildfires, structure fires and ran Medical calls. After turning his life around by finding sobriety, He started his online coaching business, RELIANT FITNESS. His background in health and fitness was a great base to get his business off the ground. In just a few short years Brad has built RELIANT FITNESS, into a power house company, where he has over 700,000 followers on instagram, and has hundreds of clients at any given time.  Brad has helped hundreds, if not thousands of clients, turn their lives around, by getting in shape, getting sober, building their businesses and overall become better human beings.  His relatability, knowledge and transparency, make him one of the best and most sought after coaches out there today. If you are someone on the fence about getting on a program, I highly suggest looking into RELIANT FITNESS. Thank You Brad for taking the time out and chopping it up with me on The Kitchen Table! You can find BRAD DUNN and RELIANT FITNESS on instagram@reliant.fitness For full video experience go to YouTube@thekitchentable59

    1h 46m
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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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    Kenneth Delaney
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