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Mike 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 have chosen. Through ups and downs, Mike’s passion has never wavered and his ability to pull through has made him a top name in comedy. From his humble beginnings as a commercial actor, to appearing on every talk show on network TV, Mike has entertained millions with his unique brand of humor. His gigantic heart and quick wit have served him well and con...

Andrew 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 recording but finding it difficult to speak the same language of those who were in the post production process, Andrew took his passion one step further and went to school for audio engineering. Able to make his passion a career, Andrew began finding the world of podcasting as a natural segue into further developing producing and engineering as a busines...

Wally 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 raised in a household filled with abuse and lack of comfort, Wally found a family in gangs and crime. While being trained for a life going down the wrong path, Wally never lost his humanity. At the lowest point in his life a pause led to a change that walked him into the most unlikely of saviors. His drive and ability to figure things, The sport of ping-pong ...

Derek 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 successful rockstar comes with its challenges but pales in comparison to his most rewarding career as a father. At the age of 23, Derek Jr. was born and the proud father got hired for the gig of a lifetime. Eventually it was discovered that Derek Jr. was going to have some challenges in life being diagnosed with cerebral palsy and autism leaving him non ver...

When 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 Todd Smith who has been a champion of special needs athletes using his son Jake as an example of the benefits of sports. You will never meet a more genuine person or loving father who realizes 18 years later that his son does not have special leads but super powers. Once a person becomes involved with special-needs athletes, the fulfillment and gifts given...

Today we celebrate a very special milestone, the celebration of our very first cohesive episode. All the things we’ve done and all of those we’ve met all started on February 13, 2021 with the recording of episode nine, the suffering of PTSD with Mike Failace. Since then we have gone on this journey to get the message out that suffering is not to be avoided but celebrated. In this episode you will hear the Genesis of how the podcast is and came to be as well as some very funny and behind-the-scen...

Edgar “Butch” Sanchez has accomplished what every child who takes up a sport dreams of becoming, to make it to the height of your profession and be recognized for your accomplishments. Training world champions in boxing has been his passion since a young kid. Butch becomes invested in his fighters making them part of his family and carries on his infectious spirit by inspiring others in the neighborhood. Born in Chicago but being raised in Hoboken, the tight inner-city community has rallied arou...

John 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 to being drafted into the military to go and fight in the Vietnam war. After John was eventually drafted, he chose to enlist in the Marines. The idealistic soldier experienced a trial by fire landing into Vietnam and stepping off the plane while live rounds are flying overhead. The horror, pain, and loss was experienced at a young age that left lasting m...

We 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 can be both healthy and unhealthy. How far to go before you push someone over the edge. Is Busting Balls a right of passage or a marker of toxic masculinity? This episode will be fun but cover a serious topic where Suffering plays a hand on how we communicate with one another. Find The Suffering Podcast The Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Ins...

After experiencing absolute tragedy, Amanda found it in her heart to reach out to those in need within the veteran and first responder communities by starting the 501 C3 nonprofit organization Irish Angel. Through Irish Angel, Amanda has dedicated her life to assisting those who help us every day on the front lines by providing resources to get much needed mental assistance. Her mission and her willingness to help show how big her heart is and that is why she is a true living angel. Find Amanda...

Amanda 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 to give those around her a better life than she could’ve possibly dreamed or imagined as a child. Growing up in Dublin Ireland, Amanda has experienced a myriad of tragic events that are too numerous and horrible to mention. As one trauma seem to end, another begins. This episode will touch your heart and your soul by one of the truly great people that we ...

Dr. Stephanie Cohen has impacted the world through her willingness to repair the human body and bring back much-needed self-confidence as well as quality of life. Dr. Cohen has dedicated her professional career to the reconstruction and restoration of the human breast. Her missions to other countries to give much needed surgical assistance to developing nations shows that this profession is not just a job but a true calling. With a unique and caring style of bedside manner, Dr. Cohen is able to ...

The 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 was able to functionally navigate the path while still abusing alcohol at a level most would see as insane. Knocking on the devil’s door long enough will eventually call him to answer. A crash is inevitable when you continue down the road at excessive speeds and that’s what happened to Schmitty. After hitting bottom Schmitty was given the gift of sobriety...

We all have something inside of us that releases itself from time to time. People who have gone through struggles and trials refer to this demon as “The Beast”. The beast rears its head at the most inconvenient times and when you look at the beast in the eyes you can shake you to your core. On this episode Mike and I sit down and discuss possible solutions on how to defeat the beast. We don’t have all the answers but we do know what has worked for us. Find The Suffering Podcast The Suffering Po...

Episode 90: The Suffering of Guns with Dave Voorhees Show Description Veteran police officer Dave Voorhees has seen it all. From life-saving calls, to life taking calls. Dave has never lost his vision as to why he took this job which was to protect life and serve the public. Taking it one step further, Dave has chose to be an advocate for safe gun ownership, keeping guns in the hands of those who are capable and deserving while taking guns out of the hands of those at risk. His tireless effort...

Clark 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 middle-class family, Clark saw all the possibilities that life could offer. A chance meeting with a neighbor caused his world to crumble. Clark tells his story on this episode about how he was targeted, groomed, molested, and ultimately Raped by what townspeople saw as a normal average human being. Being forced to bear this burden alone Clark turned to self m...

Theresa Agostinelli has devoted her life to the healing of those who serve us selflessly. After working through her past, Professor T, as she is so affectionately called, has developed a system on how to overcome and cope with life‘s struggles. With a concentration on first responders and veterans, Professor T has devoted her life to taking care of the mental well-being of those that stand up for everyone. Her book, The Grid System, Is a guideline on how to live your best life. In this episode y...

You 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 themselves. Linda Yasin has dedicated herself to the betterment of the overall health and wellness of those that take care of us. Linda is the first responder liaison to Xbody which focuses on a total body health system. First responders work hard at working their bodies but fall short of working their mind. Find XBody Here Find The Suffering Podcast T...

Very 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 country during World War II. He found himself entering into the unknown as he landed on the beach during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. At 98 years old the memories are as fresh now as when they first happened. After D-day was over, the war did not stop as Bob went onto fight in the Battle of The Bulge. In this episode of The Suffering Podcast, join us...

Several years ago the cannabis industry in New Jersey and nationwide was a big gamble. The future looked promising but the roadblocks and hurdles that needed to be overcome were numerous enlarge. Diana McElroy was willing to take on that risk and Suffering entering into a career where the future looked bright however the lens was clouded with doubt. Diana dove headfirst into this world and became one of the top voices and advocates of the cannabis industry. Now with her company, Higher Hig LLC, ...

Mark 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 personal life. Aside from being a great fireman, Marc is also a very proud gay man. This in no way impedes his ability to do the work that is required. We are often taught not to bring our personal lives into our jobs, until our personal lives are viewed by others as different. One’s sexual orientation does not define them, but allows them the ability to take t...

Charlie 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 into the next level, Charlie was able to rise from the depths and sit in purgatory while he found some sort of balance. After a successful career as a corrections officer, then as the owner of a large trash business, Charlie was finally able to find his way into the light through a one eyed four-legged animal name Star. There is a bit of Charlie’s st...

Pastor 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 from Pastor Lewises vision. His word of hope and community resonated through his belief in serendipitous life events that bring us closer to our faith. Reshaping tragedy has become a hallmark of how Pastor Lewis shapes his congregation’s vision of what you true belief should become. Today you will find him traveling the country spreading his word through s...

From 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 rather than break it. Needing a change, Mike joined the NYPD in 1983 and never looked back. Truly believing in his life’s mission, to make a difference, he matriculated up the ladder in the dangerous world of undercover work in Alphabet City and Red Hook, Mike took to the street to leave them much safer than he left them. Working on high profile cases such as...