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The Suffering Podcast
Adversity is the common thread throughout the lives of all living human beings. This human condition can either make us or break us. Nothing great comes easy and it's the overcoming of adversity that makes us who we are. Living by the ethos Suffering is THE way to sustainable success and the path to greatness. Always remember Mike Failace.
Episodes
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 117: The Suffering of a Father with Frank Failace Sr.
Send us Fan MailFrank Failace Sr. has led a wild life but always remains a steadfast rock to his two sons. Born in Jersey City in the heyday of all sorts of…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 116: The Suffering of A Warrior with Earl Granville
Send us Fan MailEarl Granville, a combat wounded veteran was two weeks into in boot camp at Ft Benning with his twin brother Joe, when 9/11 happened. On his…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 115: The Suffering of Cancelations
Send us Fan MailAfter 2 years of The Suffering Podcast, not everything goes as smoothly as we would hope. There are times where our guests have to cancel. Some…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 114: The Suffering of a Life Coach With Laurice Duffy
Send us Fan MailThe inspiration for Laurice Duffy’s career is deeply personal. From a young age, others have turned to her for counsel and advice. Laurice…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 113: The Suffering of a Pro Baseball Player with John Valentin
Send us Fan MailIt’s always a great day when a Jersey boy makes it to the big leagues. John Valentin has had an amazing career. Rising through the ranks with…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 112: The Suffering of Equity with Dr. Leeja Carter
Send us Fan MailDr. Leeja Carter is a true renaissance woman.A Fulbright Scholar, feminist changemaker, and expert on inclusive and equity-focused practice in…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 111: The Suffering of Divorce with Marcy Cowen
Send us Fan MailDivorce has become an epidemic in modern society. Marcy Cowen is a vocal representative of the pain and brokenness of divorce but shows you can…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 110: The Suffering of Love with Benny Love
Send us Fan MailBenny Love has decided to change his life in many different ways starting with his name. Breaking the chains of a disadvantaged upbringing…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 109: The Suffering Of A Professional Fighter with Gerry Cooney
Send us Fan MailIf you are a true boxing fan, Gerry Cooney will inevitably pop up as having one of the most memorable fights in history. Fighting such…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 108: The Suffering of the 2nd Anniversary Live at the Grande Saloon Part 2
Send us Fan MailSeason 2 FinaleWe made it 2 Years. Part 2Unbelievable how much we learned and accomplished over a 2 year period at The Suffering Podcast. We…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 107: The Suffering of the 2nd Anniversary Live at the Grande Saloon Part 1
Send us Fan MailWe made it 2 Years. Part 1Unbelievable how much we learned and accomplished over a 2 year period at The Suffering Podcast. We are airing the…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 106: The Suffering of Takeaways
Send us Fan MailIf we don’t learn, we stagnate and eventually die. With each new interaction in life we must pull the good and the bad in order to learn those…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 105: The Suffering of Survivor with Mike Turner
Send us Fan MailMike Turner spent his life saving the lives of others and making sure his fellow firefighters, as well as himself, survived the riggers of his…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 104: The Suffering of a Veteran Comedian with Mike Marino
Send us Fan MailMike Marino has been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. You don’t do something that long without some love for the craft that you…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 103: The Suffering of A Podcast Producer
Send us Fan MailAndrew Santiago took his love for music one step further. Never the type of person to take it as it comes, but actively pursue his dream. After…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 102: The Suffering of a Ping Pong Pro with Wally Green
Send us Fan MailWally Green came from a world that was not spinning out of control but was born in chaos. A child of the projects in Brooklyn New York and…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 101: The Suffering of a Dadstar with Derek Tailer
Send us Fan MailDerek Tailer has spent the better part of his adult life making fans cheer by playing guitar as a professional at the highest level. Being a…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 100: Special Needs Athletics
Send us Fan MailWhen a child is born with what is commonly referred to as less than perfect the stress can be overwhelming. In the studio today we speak with…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 99: The Suffering of 9D9
Send us Fan MailToday we celebrate a very special milestone, the celebration of our very first cohesive episode. All the things we’ve done and all of those…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 98: The Suffering of A Boxing Trainer with Butch Sanchez
Send us Fan MailEdgar “Butch” Sanchez has accomplished what every child who takes up a sport dreams of becoming, to make it to the height of your profession…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 97: The Suffering of Vietnam
Send us Fan MailJohn Paulus was about to enter into a world that very few have ever experienced. Being of drafting age in the mid-60s, left John was vulnerable…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 96: The Suffering of Busting Balls with Mike DePalma
Send us Fan MailWe relate to each other in very odd ways within our community. Today we sit down with Mike DePalma to discuss how our methods of communication…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 95: The Suffering of Irish Angel #2
Send us Fan MailAfter experiencing absolute tragedy, Amanda found it in her heart to reach out to those in need within the veteran and first responder…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 94: The Suffering of Irish Angel #1
Send us Fan MailAmanda Coleman is one of the rare individuals in this world that has taken her suffering and re-purposed it sending it back out into the world…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 93: The Suffering of A Plastic Surgeon
Send us Fan MailDr. Stephanie Cohen has impacted the world through her willingness to repair the human body and bring back much-needed self-confidence as well…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 92: The Suffering of Sobriety
Send us Fan MailThe road to sobriety has been a 30 year journey for Tom Schmittler. That road has been filled with many turns in potholes but somehow Schmitty…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 91: The Suffering of The Beast with Kevin and Mike
Send us Fan MailWe all have something inside of us that releases itself from time to time. People who have gone through struggles and trials refer to this…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 90: The Suffering of Guns
Send us Fan MailEpisode 90: The Suffering of Guns with Dave Voorhees Show Description Veteran police officer Dave Voorhees has seen it all. From life-saving…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 89: The Suffering of Revenge with Clark Fredericks
Send us Fan MailClark Fredericks has experience suffering on a level that very few can imagine. Growing up in a small town in New Jersey and coming from a…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 88: The Suffering of A Therapist
Send us Fan MailTheresa Agostinelli has devoted her life to the healing of those who serve us selflessly. After working through her past, Professor T, as she…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 87: The Suffering of Sound Body Sound Mind
Send us Fan MailYou can’t have a sound mind without having a sound body. First responders are experts at taking care of others but really bad at taking care of…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 86: The Suffering of D-Day with Bob Gibson
Send us Fan MailVery seldomly in this life do we get to hear about history from a participant. Bob Gibson was a young man who was compelled to fight for his…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 85: The Suffering of Weed
Send us Fan MailSeveral years ago the cannabis industry in New Jersey and nationwide was a big gamble. The future looked promising but the roadblocks and…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 84: The Suffering of A Gay Firefighter
Send us Fan MailMark Hettinger had a calling to serve others. Entering into a life of service to help others does not mean you are robotic and void of a…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 83: The Suffering of 14th & 2nd with Charlie Cifarelli
Send us Fan MailCharlie Cifarelli is one of the rare individuals alive today that has seen it all. After being born into hell and taking a step further down in…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 82: The Suffering of a Pastor with Ron Lewis
Send us Fan MailPastor Ron Lewis has been in the Christian ministry for over 30 years. Out of the ashes of the tragedy of 9/11 Every Nation‘s church was born…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 81: The Suffering of an Undercover with Mike Codella
Send us Fan MailFrom a childhood in a neighborhood where the ending story could go either way, Mike Codella chose to take a career path to enforce the law…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 80: The Suffering of Blue Suicide With Erica Blue and Catherine Angel
Send us Fan MailWith Erica Blue and Catherine AngelPolice are taught to take the pain and trauma they witnessed and buried deep never allowing it to resurface…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 79: The Suffering of An Ex-Con Filmaker with Seth Ferranti
Send us Fan MailNo matter what Seth chose to do in his life, he would’ve been successful. In seeking the intoxicating feeling of being the best, Seth chose a…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 78: The Suffering of A Police Officer
Send us Fan MailWe don’t realize how difficult a job police work can be. The difficult calls, the stress on theirbodies, police were can take a toll on your…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 77: The Suffering of a Reality Star with Kim D
Send us Fan MailKim D has it all. A strong woman who may seem on outward appearances to have a storied life, has seen her share of Suffering. From the loss of…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 76: The Suffering of Cancer
Send us Fan MailTara Maddalone is one amazing woman who has the most infectious attitude in the face of incredible adversity. Tara had a life changing…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 75: The Suffering of Sworn Duty Part 2
Send us Fan MailPart 2 the conclusionElvin Hernandez found a dream career that he had chased his whole life. Just as his dream was being fulfilled and the…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 74: The Suffering of Sworn Duty Part 1
Send us Fan MailElvin Hernandez found a dream career that he had chased his whole life. Just as his dream was being fulfilled and the mountain was climbed…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 73: The Suffering of a Mafia Enforcer with Frankie "Steel" Pontillo
Send us Fan MailFrankie "Steel" Pontillo, in a former life, was a Mafia Soldier in the notorious Columbo Crime Family in New York. After enduring Suffering and…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 72: The Suffering of Gender Identity
Send us Fan MailThere are rare opportunities in life to sit down with someone and have a candid, open and honest conversation about topics that are foreign to…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 71: The Suffering of Social Media
Send us Fan MailWe thrive on the interaction and support of our loyal following. Each week we take questions from the audience to get our guests perspective on…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 70: The Suffering of An Immigrant
Send us Fan MailKattia Roman has come to embody the American Dream by moving to this country and dealing with all the Suffering of coming into a foreign land…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 69: The Suffering of a Psychic Reading
Send us Fan MailMike and I ask our guest week after week to bare their souls to us on air and it would be hypocritical to not do the same. On this episode we…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 68: The Suffering of Not Being OK
Send us Fan MailChris Jaeger has spent a Military and Law Enforcement career rife with Suffering. It took him a long time to realize that Its OK to not be OK…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 67: The Suffering of Continuing the Journey
Send us Fan MailWe have come a long way since our critical incidents and talked to so many interesting and unique individuals. Our opinions have changed, our…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 66: The Suffering of Alcoholism Part 2
Send us Fan MailTHE CONCLUSION: PART 2Bobby Crudele is a very magnetic and energetic personality who happens to be one of the best Law Enforcement Officers in…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 65: The Suffering of Alcoholism Part 1
Send us Fan MailPART 1Bobby Crudele is a very magnetic and energetic personality who happens to be one of the best Law Enforcement Officers in North Jersey…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 64: The Suffering of Kids
Send us Fan MailWe have been waiting a long time to get my best friend in the studio. On this Episode of The Suffering Podcast we are sitting down with my son…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 63: The Suffering of An Abused Woman Part 2
Send us Fan MailNow for the eagerly awaited conclusion to this tragic yet inspiring story of Pamela Vivirito. Part 2 details how Pamela has emerged from her…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 62: The Suffering of An Abused Woman Part 1
Send us Fan MailPart 1 on this incredible story chronicles Pamela Vivirito's climb out of an abusive marriage after having Suffering the loss of a child at…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 61: The Suffering of Heroin
Send us Fan MailHeroin is one of the most destructive drugs on the planet. Once you feel the warm embrace its difficult to break free. Difficulty does not mean…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 60: The Suffering of Childhood Trauma
Send us Fan MailHow can you build a house on a cracked foundation. Katrina Wolf did it! Katrina had to repair her foundation so that she can build a strong…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 59: The Suffering of Code 3 Outreach
Send us Fan MailThe trauma that our first responders see on a daily basis can accumulate over time to a point were relief is necessary or the dam will break…
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 58: The Suffering of a Rock Star with Derek Tailer
Send us Fan MailDerek Tailer has lived every persons dream who has ever picked up a guitar, to be a rock star. Having played in the premier thrash metal band…