Episode #104: Feeney DJs with Joe Orsini (DJ Joey O)

Show Notes

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #104 of #FeeneyDJsWithFriends featuring Joe Orsini. It was great to talk and “spin records” with my #friend, DJ Joey O! Joe is a sales rep for Lawson’s and a DJ! @JoeyO860 on Instagram We talked about: Mister Rogers theme mixed with Wu-Tang Clan (minute 1) 20 years in the beer industry (minute 4) Podcast sponsors (minute 6) Joe sells beer to Parkville Market (minute 7) DJing and 90s Hip-Hop (minute 8.30) Frank the Tank fundraiser (minute 9.30) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good Sales Rep (minute 10.30) Connecticut Brewers’ Guild (minute 12) Lawson’s exclusive beer tasting (minute 15) Lawson’s in Vermont (minute 16) WATERBURY!! (minute 19) Sacred Heart High School (minute 20.30) Did Ryan Kunkel catch the football? (minute 23) Stories about Manny Velez (minute 25) Always a good time with Bibi Velez (minute 28) 6th podcast guest from Waterbury (minute 30) Frankie’s Hotdogs (minute 34) Joe’s favorite restaurant, San Marino (minute 35) Joe’s four dinner guests (minute 40) Paulie T (minute 43) Who and what inspired you to become a DJ? (minute 45) What makes DJ Jorge a good #friend? (minute 49) DJing: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 53) DJ Joey O performs at the Groggy Frog on the first Friday of every month (minute 57) “Beat Matching” (minute 59) Favorite rappers (minute 1.03) Jam Master Jay’s rider for when he played at the Brickyard (minute 1.04) Jay Leander is a good #friend (minute 1.06) Jen Leander is a great reading interventionist (minute 1.08) Cheers with Lawson’s Maple Tripple (minute 1.10) Surviving the shooting at Hartford Distributors on August 3, 2010 (minute 1.11) Two-time Tailgate Champion at UConn football games (minute 1.19) Closing remarks (minute 1.22) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com

Creators and Guests

Host

Eric Feeney

After teaching for nearly a decade at his alma mater in Waterbury, in 2014, Eric Feeney began teaching at Wolcott Elementary in West Hartford. Shortly following, Sam Sohn, the father of one of his students, passed away suddenly from a heart attack. He left behind four beautiful children and a loving wife, Nancy Wallace-Sohn. Eric saw first-hand the toll this took on the family as they navigated their way through this unthinkable tragedy. The following year, Rashad Collier Sr., another father of a student in Eric’s class, passed away in Hartford as a result of gun violence. Rashad left behind two fantastic children and a loving wife, Denise Villegas. The impact of these tragedies weighed on Eric and motivated him to build an organization that could provide assistance for similar situations. With that, Friends of Feeney was born. In 2019, Friends of Feeney Inc. became an official 501©(3) nonprofit organization, allowing more funds to be raised and expanding the range of services provided to children and families in need. Today, over a decade since Eric’s idea to build a community organization dedicated to supporting our friends in need, Friends of Feeney has burgeoned into a reputable and recognized organization capable of providing financial and resource support to numerous families and individuals across greater Hartford and beyond. Through this work, an incredible community of children and families has been recognized, who care for and appreciate each other’s kindness.

Producer

David Chmielewski

David started his video career in the early 1990s working on video crews as an independent contractor for such companies as Martha Stewart Living, IBM and Xerox. After graduating Southern Connecticut State University with the degree in Corporate Communications, David continued his video production career and accepted a position at WFSB in Hartford, CT. Within a few years the news and production studios became his charge and David designed, installed and maintained the televisions sets for the various programs at the station. At the end of 2013 David founded DirectLine Media, a video production company that specializes in creating memorable and compelling video content for businesses.

Editor

Stefania Sassano

Stefania's acting journey began as early as the fourth grade, where she took on the role of Scarlett O'Hara in a stage production of Gone With the Wind. This early experience sparked a lifelong passion for the arts. With a background in musical theater fueled by her love of music and singing, Stefania stepped into larger roles, such as Fraulein Kost in Cabaret during her sophomore year at the University of New Haven. This performance earned her a nomination for the prestigious Irene Ryan Acting Award at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival—an honor she would receive again in her junior year.

What is Feeney Talks With Friends?

Eric Feeney talks with #friends! Eric is the founder of the nonprofit organization Friends of Feeney. Their mission is to help children and families who need assistance after heartbreak and tragedy. www.friendsoffeeney.com