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
225 episodes
Episode 225: The Suffering of The Worst Offense with Kevin and Tom
Our scheduled guest tonight canceled, this episode would have been the most difficult discussion to have and record. With the level of importance on the topic, and the push-back we could potentially receive, we were well aware of the p...
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Season 5
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Episode 225
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1:02:59
Episode 224: The Suffering of The Dallas 5 with Chad Burpee
Chad Burpee is a proud father, brother, and a son. Though he grew up in Maine, life’s journey eventually led him to Texas. With a deep sense of duty and service, he dedicated 20 years of his life to law enforcement, serving in Lancaster Coun...
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Season 5
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Episode 224
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1:09:34
Episode 223: The Suffering of Confidence with Denny Giamazzo
Denny is a trauma Survivor - physical abuse, Neglect, PTSD from Combat.Denny Giamazzo, a Worcester MA native, holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UMASS Dartmouth. He Served for seven years in the U.S. Army...
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Season 5
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Episode 223
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1:12:43
Episode 222: The Suffering of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Kate Califano and Eric Smith
Kate Califano, an entrepreneur, founded Seminar Stack with the support of her husband, Pennsylvania State Trooper Eric Smith, to equip first responders and civilians with essential safety and resilience skills. Eric’s dedication stems fr...
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Season 5
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Episode 222
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1:10:55
Episode 221: The Suffering of Coffee with Sean Abrusci
In 2009, Sean joined the US Marines and served in the infantry. In 2011, Sean deployed to Sangin Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. In 2013, Sean decided to extend his contract of service for the opportunity to go back to Afghanistanwith...
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Season 5
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Episode 221
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1:09:16
Episode 220: The Suffering of Self Worth with Connor Furu Part 2
Parrt 2Conner’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and purpose. Raised by a single mother and told to “change his name” by his struggling, addict father, Conner found his value in football. His Division 1 foot...
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Season 5
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Episode 220
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54:34
Episode 219: The Suffering of Self Worth with Connor Furu Part 1
Part 1Conner’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and purpose. Raised by a single mother and told to “change his name” by his struggling, addict father, Conner found his value in football. His Division 1 footb...
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Season 5
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Episode 219
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1:05:56
Episode 218: The Suffering of Faith with Adam Burt
Adam Burt (born January 15, 1969) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 39th overall, by the Hartford Whalers in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft....
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Season 5
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Episode 218
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1:11:49
Episode 217: The Suffering of Podcasting with Tom Smith
Tom began his distinguished career with the NYPD in 1990, following his graduation from the Academy. He was assigned to the 30th Precinct in West Harlem, one of the busiest precincts in the department at the time. From 1996 to 1...
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Season 5
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Episode 219
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1:10:42
Episode 216: The Suffering of a Cop's Parent with Barbara and Drew Oldrati
Corporal Salvatore Oldrati from Mantua Township Police Department, Gloucester County, New Jersey, who has fully dedicated his life to protecting and serving the residents of his community. During the early morning hours of September 14, 2021...
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Season 5
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Episode 216
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1:12:21
Episode 215: The Suffering of Peer Support with Nick Ricciotti
Nick Ricciotti is a former law enforcement officer and served in the state of NJ for 6 years. After losing his job to substance abuse, he became an advocate for mental health and substance abuse awareness within the first responder community...
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Season 5
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Episode 215
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1:05:44
Episode 214: The Suffering of More Fun with Mike Depalma and Tom Flynn
As we travel along this journey to find stories of strength and resilience, it’s easy to get caught up in the sad sadness. Every once in a while, we need to bring ourselves back and show that life is beautiful and full of joy. There are no b...
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Season 5
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Episode 214
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1:08:08
Episode 213: The Suffering of Season 4 with Tom Flynn and Kevin Donaldson
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 212
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1:21:02
Episode 212: The Suffering of Resilience with David Berez
David Berez is a retired Police Officer and Drug Recognition Expert, having served more than 20 years with the East Windsor Police Department and a total of 33 years in Emergency Services, including EMS and OEM. Following his retirement, Mr....
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Season 4
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Episode 212
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1:17:42
Episode 211: The Suffering of Injuries with Shane Crudele and Patrick Donaldson
Shane Crudele is a student athlete at North Arlington HS in lower Bergen County. He is a sophomore varsity QB1 and he also plays Safety! He also is a varsity boys volleyball player as a freshman and will entering his sophomore year in volley...
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Season 4
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Episode 211
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1:08:55
Episode 210: The Suffering of Being Shot with Steve Byrne
Corporal Detective Steven Byrne, shield 271, of the City of Chester (PA) Police Department has endured a 22+ year career in law enforcement. Cpl. Byrne comes from Ridley Park, a small borough within Delco, Delaware County PA, south of Philad...
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Season 4
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Episode 210
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1:30:51
Episode 209: The Suffering of EMDR with Ana Pais
Ana Pais is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional who specializes in supporting first responders and their families. She earned her Master’s in Forensic Psychology in 2010 and went on to obtain a Master’s in Clinical Menta...
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Season 4
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Episode 209
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1:07:50
Episode 208: The Suffering of Ketamine with Dr. Joseph Affortunato and Dr. Jerome Balbin
Ketamine is emerging as one of the new break through medical treatments for a variety of ailment from Depression and Anxiety to Post Traumatic Stress. On this episode we feature two board certified doctors who administer these treatment a...
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Season 4
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Episode 209
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1:09:59
Episode 207: The Suffering of Parental Alienation with Jeff Golden and Dave Fischer
Dave Fischer and Jeff Golden are committed to developing the minds of parents alienated from their children which happens all too often when divorce is the end result. Both men are members of FACE (Fathers' and Children's Equality).&nb...
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Season 4
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Episode 207
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1:12:25
Episode 206: The Suffering of Discipline with Antony Autry
Anthony is an individual driven by passion and discipline. His relationship with God comes first and foremost to everything. His wife is second future children would be third and then country.He’s a product of a single parent h...
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Season 4
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Episode 206
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1:18:04
Episode 205: The Suffering of Corrections with Matt Patunas
Matthew Patunas is a 53 years old retired corrections officer roaming the halls of Rahway State Prison. Matt grew up in the small town of Moonachie located in Bergen county NJ. Growing up in a middle-class family Matt’s fat...
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Season 4
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Episode 205
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1:23:26
Episode 204: The Suffering of WWII with Walter Nolting
MR. WALTER HENRY NOLTING, Mr. Nolting has a military career serving both the United States Army & Merchant Marines. He enlisted in 1942 he was only 17 years old. Walter was Honorably Discharged in 1946. Listed below ar...
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Season 4
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Episode 204
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44:55
Episode 203: The Suffering of a Frogman with John Collins Pt 2
Part 2John Collins is a Navy SEAL veteran. He was born and raised in Sykesville MD. The oldest of 3. Growing up, he played football, lacrosse and he was a wrestler. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 2003 and joined the Navy on...
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Season 4
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Episode 203
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55:17
Episode 202: The Suffering of a Frogman with John Collins Pt 1
Part 1John Collins is a Navy SEAL veteran. He was born and raised in Sykesville MD. The oldest of 3. Growing up, he played football, lacrosse and he was a wrestler. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 2003 and joined the Navy on...
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Season 4
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Episode 202
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1:04:04
Episode 201: The Suffering of Life On the Run with Ed Bullock
Stuart Chirachella and Jason Antonette join in on this amazing episode. Edward Bullock was born and raised in Jersey City New Jersey, his family quickly moved to Bayonne for a better life, but tragedy struck when his mother was M...
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Season 4
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Episode 201
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1:11:09
