We want to hear your thoughts.Mental health awareness has become a very popular theme, and for good reason. Many of us are physically healthy but not mentally. We fool ourselves on a daily basis that we are healthy and that our lives are great. I'm gonna call bull shit on that one. We don't spend enough time unders... more
We want to hear your thoughts.As a police officer there were parts of the job that got under my skin. Long hours, piss poor supervisors, crappy cars, mediocre training and of course attorneys. It didn't matter what side of the law they were on they drove me nuts. Whether it was a public defender with little experien... more
We want to hear your thoughts.The Steel City Round Table podcast was the idea of two men coming from different paths and different struggles. Kenny "Finn" Finnegan has been my brother for over 20 years. I met him when he was a 20 yea old punk just doing 20 year old shit. I took him under my wing being 10 years older... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Jon Atkinson is a 23 year veteran working as a paramedic in Pittsburgh PA. He is currently the president of their union, rescue paramedic, volunteer fireman and a tactical medic with the police SWAT unit. We met while I was a police officer in Pittsburgh. He and I met answering 911 call... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Plain and simple, we are simple. We speak from our experiences including all our mistakes. Our way isn't the right way, the only way or even the best way but it is working for us. Kells and I struggled working through the steps, and Kells is still pushing through. Believing in a power we... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Dr. Casey Phillips is a chiropractor in Pittsburgh Pa. Dr. Phillips has been a very big influence in my life. Outside of seeking his medical advice he has also listened to a ton of my nonsense over the years. Casey has not always had an easy go of it. His path to becoming a successful ... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Just like every other profession not every cop is the same, spoiler alert. People join the force for different reasons and motivations, some good and some bad. Just because they wear the badge does not make them equal. When you enter law enforcement with good intentions the chances of b... more
We want to hear your thoughts.There is always an argument about whether or not women should be in law enforcement. Spending 12 years as an officer and detective I have had the opportunity to work with officers from all backgrounds. I have my personal opinions on this topic. What are your thoughts? Let's get Ito it!... more
We want to hear your thoughts.I got sober May 5, 2023. What an amazing year It has been. I honestly never thought I would stay sober after I came home from treatment. I still had the alcoholic mindset that I could always go back to drinking sometime, just do it smarter and better. The last 12 months of ups ad downs... more
We want to hear your thoughts.In this episode my guest is my friend and an awesome guy, Keith Fetsko. Keith is a soft spoken guy with one hell of a story. He is a family man and spiritual man. A cancer diagnosis could have ended him but he fought through and kept going. Cancer showed its ugly mug again and he kicke... more
We want to hear your thoughts.In this episode I am joined by my friend Keith Fetsko and co-host Kelly Gibson. Kelly was the victim of an abusive relationship. Her strength has helped her forge a new path in sobriety and her mental health. Kells took the time to talk about how domestic violence has affected and chang... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Have you ever attended an AA/NA meeting? Ever want to know what they are like? A lot of us feel that these programs won't help or are just a bunch of BS. Going to AA saved me from relapse more times than I can count. The fellowship you form, the friends you make and the honesty of the pr... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Brandon dives into his addiction in part two. His life has led him down some dirty roads and he fights everyday to stay the path. His honesty and openness about his experiences still blows me away. From fighting professionally, to the military and to his traumas. Brandon holds nothing ... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Brandon is a dear friend of mine and a true warrior. He is a former marine, professional MMA fighter, MMA coach and an addict in recovery. We met while we were taking our vacation in treatment. Brandon has battled addiction and mental health like most of us. His unique experiences and ... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Jake Miclot is the owner and head coach at True Believer Jiu Jitsu in Pittsburgh PA. He is an accomplished competitor and and talented instructor. His methodology for instruction is a winning formula. Education through inclusion and equality. Everyone earns their place while everyone i... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Joining me in this episode is my sobriety buddy Kelly "Kells" Gibson. Living in addiction we forget how important our relationships truly are. Finding sobriety we have to relearn what it is like to have relationships whether good or bad. We have to own up to our part in these relationshi... more
We want to hear your thoughts.The first episode of the Steel City Round Table Podcast is finally here!! We've gone through some trials getting this thing off the ground, but we are very proud of what we have accomplished. John, Kells and I figured the way to start this thing off is to give everyone a little backgroun... more
We want to hear your thoughts.Getting sober is only the first step in a very long and rewarding journey. Just because we get sober does not mean that we will stay sober. The deck is stacked against us. We have to face a lot of adversity in the early days of recovery. The key is remember that help is all around us i... more