Episode #90: Feeney Talks with Keith Griffin

Show Notes

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #90 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Keith Griffin.

It was great to talk with my good #friend, Keith Griffin.

Keith is a writer, photographer and Deacon.

We talked about:

PTLI inspired Keith to become a Deacon (minute 1)

Deacon Bob Hilliard (minute 3.20)

Vestments worn by Deacons (minute 7)

Podcasting on location at Keating Agency Insurance (minute 10)

3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Deacon (minute 12.30)

SpeakUP (minute 15.30)

Homilies: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 16.30)

A blessing for the podcast (minute 20)

The book of blessings (minute 24.30)

Holy Water (minute 27)

Award Winning Podcast, thanks to James Mark (minute 33)

Becoming a Deacon (minute 34.30)

Mashed potato pizza from Luna Pizza (minute 42)

#BeAGoodFriend Pizza Special at Luna Pizza (minute 44)

Nardwuar questions (minute 46)

Paella (minute 50)

Our newest podcast sponsor, Parkville Management (minute 52)

Keith’s two dogs (minute 56)

Best thing to ever happen to Keith at a bowling Alley (minute 58)

Keith’s favorite movie, Babe (minute 1.00)

Selfie with Anthony Anderson (minute 1.04)

Keith gets a new car every week (minute 1.07)

Lamborghini (minute 1.09)

Ukraine 2 WeHa Fundraiser (minute 1.14)

Another podcast sponsor, Peoples Bank (minute 1.16)

What makes Manoli a good #friend? (minute 1.18)

Uncle Neil (minute 1.21)

Drink Mechanics (minute 1.23)

Johnny from Effie’s Place (minute 1.26)

Crazy Questions sponsored by Donut Crazy (minute 1.29)

Closing remarks (minute 1.40)

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