Episodes
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Episode 040 Interview with Miss Lauren Christ
In Episode 040, Miss Lauren Christ and I chatted about two of my favorite topics: teaching and coaching. Miss Christ is an Elementary School Educator as well as an Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach and a Freshman Volleyball Coach at Raritan High School. She was also a stellar High School and...
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Episode 039 Interview with Nicole Saulnier, PT DPT, IDN Therapist, NYC Marathon Finisher
In Episode 039, I got to speak with one of the most inspiring people that I know, Nicole Saulnier. I met Nicole when she was a student pursuing her physical therapy degree, and the conversations that we had just blew me away. Her dedication to her craft, her vision for her future, and just her...
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Episode 038 Interview with Coach Sha Parland
In Episode 038, I sat down with one of my all-time favorite youth coaches, Sha Parland. Sha coaches the Ocean tackle football team, the Neptune travel basketball team, and his son's AAU basketball team. He's also the father of a collegiate athlete and former two-sport star with his older son....
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Episode 037 Interview with Monmouth County Librarian, Jessica Yurkow
This episode features a discussion with Jessica Yurkow, Monmouth County Public Library Librarian. I spent a lot of time at the library as a kid when my mother worked part time for the local Brooklyn Public Library branch, and so it holds a special place in my heart. Jess and I discuss the many...
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Episode 036 Interview with Jon Lamarsh
In Episode 036, I had a great discussion with my friend Jon Lamarsh about the challenges of losing weight and getting fit, as well as the mental struggles of dealing with body image issues. Body dysmorphia and self-image issues are stereotypically associated with women, but there are many men who...
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Episode 035 Interview with Bill Marchi, Personal Trainer, Professional Wrestler, & Powerlifter
In Episode 035 of the Mishmash Podcast, I sat down with Personal Trainer, Professional Wrestler, and Powerlifter, Bill Marchi. Bill is a multitalented guy with a diverse array of interests, including volunteering within the realm of animal rescue. He was kind enough to donate some of his time to...
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Episode 034 Interview with Massage Therapist, Danielle D.
In Episode 034 of the Mishmash Podcast, I had a great discussion with Massage Therapist, Danielle D. Massage Therapy is one of my very few go-to relaxation outlets, and it's something I've always been interested in learning more about. Danielle's thirty-plus years in the industry offered me a...
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Episode 033 Interview with Eddie Going
In Episode 033 of the Mishmash Podcast, I caught up with an old friend and OG YouTuber, @EddieGoing . Eddie is one of my favorite people from Baruch College, and it was great both to reflect upon our college days, and to catch up on a lot that has happened in the decade and a half since. Eddie's...
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Episode 031 Interview with Mike McGowan
In Episode 031 of the Mishmash Podcast, I had one of my most important, impactful conversations yet with my friend, Mike McGowan. Mike is the Assistant Boys Varsity Coach at Matawan Regional High School, the owner and founder of NorthShore Hoops, a father of one with two more on the way, and he…
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Episode 030 Interview with Russ Sommers
In Episode 030 of the Mishmash Podcast, I got to speak with my good friend, Russ Sommers. Russ is a father, a husband, and an outdoorsman, but, above all else, he is someone who sets an incredible example and who inspires me whenever we get to talk. During our discussion, we covered everything…
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Episode 029 Interview with Jon Korellis, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs School Supervisor, and Girl Dad of 2
Episode 029 of the Mishmash Podcast is the first in a series focusing on parenting. Gender roles have shifted considerably since I was growing up in the '80s and '90s, as have modern parenting approaches. Having a daughter, in particular, has opened my eyes to the need for female representation…
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Episode 028, Interview with Bobby Smith, Owner/Founder RYPT and Dr. Sharon Wentworth, Owner/Founder Elite Sports Physical Therapy
In Episode 028, I had the pleasure of sitting down with a phenomenal pair of guests--Bobby Smith, Owner and Founder of Reach Your Potential Training, and Dr. Sharon Wentworth, Owner and Founder of Elite Sports Physical Therapy. During our discussion, we explored the origins of both RYPT and Elite...
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Episode 027 Interview with Certified Personal Trainer and Colts Neck HS Basketball Coach, Ricky Stephens
In Episode 027, my guest was Ricky Stephens, Colts Neck High School Head Freshman and Assistant Varsity Basketball coach, lead coach at Go Up Strong AAU, Certified Personal Trainer, and Speed and Conditioning Coach focusing on youth athletes. During our discussion, we explored Ricky's shift from...
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Episode 026 Interview with Welsh Author of Dark Fiction, Catherine McCarthy
In Episode 026, I enjoyed a wide ranging conversation with a truly gifted writer, Catherine McCarthy. Cath and I discussed elements of the craft including the importance of drawing inspiration from firsthand experiences, the challenges and rewards of the querying process, and how a shared…
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Episode 025 Interview with Jason Hoffman, Managing Partner and Chief Instructor at THE MAX Challenge of Edison
In Episode 025, I sat down with Jason Hoffman, master motivator and Managing partner/Chief Instructor at THE MAX Challenge of Edison to talk about fitness and nutrition. During our discussion, Jason provides some phenomenal advice on how people can make some simple changes that can drastically...
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Episode 024 Interview with Professional Visual Artist Anthony Jensen
In Episode 024, I got to speak with my all-time favorite artist, Anthony Jensen. We discuss how he got his start in the field of visual art, how he took the leap of faith to become a professional and to focus full-time on his art, and we swap ghost stories in honor of our favorite time of...
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Episode 023 Taking the Next Step Forward
Welcome to my first video podcast episode! In today's solo run, I share some of the exciting projects and personal goals that I have coming up in the near future as well as a few can't-miss guests on the horizon. Thanks for watching and listening! Please check out the video on my YouTube channel...
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Episode 022 Completing the Hat Trick with Mike English
In Episode 022, my friend Mike English and I complete our hat trick of interviews from the summer. This time around, we take a deeper dive into the importance of music in our lives, explore the overlap of poetry and songwriting, and discuss some of the more poignant aspects of parenting. As…
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Episode 021 Puppy Love
In Episode 021, I explore the pleasures of owning a puppy and share my survivor story of living with a furry terrorist named Vendetta.
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Episode 020 Interview With Fulbright Fellow and Professor Anja Vojvodic PhD
In episode 020 of the Mishmash Podcast, I spoke with my good friend and fellow Macaulay (CUNY) Honors College Class of 2005 alum, Anja Vojvodic. We reminisced about our time as scholars at Baruch and Queens College, discussed Anja's incredible journey in her post-graduate years that ultimately…
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Episode 019 Mike English Returns
In Episode 019, my good friend Mike English returns for a continuation of our earlier conversation about all-things music. This discussion explores some of the best bands ever to step up to the stage, drummers-turned-frontmen, underrated or overlooked singer/songwriters, and, much to my...
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Episode 018 Interview with Dave Schwartz of Alternate Ending Beer Co.
In Episode 018 of the Mishmash Podcast I sat down with my good friend Dave Schwartz to discuss all things craft beer. Dave and I met back in 2013, and, over the past decade, no single thing has been more integral to our friendship than beer. We've shared countless adventures relating to it, and,...
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Episode 017 Interview with Dr. Kristin Sticco (DO, MS), Chief of Clinical Pathology at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
In Episode 017 of the Mishmash Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kristin Sticco DO, MS--Chief of Clinical Pathology at Mount Sinai South Nassau to talk about her work in the fields of hematopathology and transfusion medicine. We discussed some of the challenges of being both a…
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Episode 016 Interview with ProCare Rehabilitation PT, Christine Manley (PT, DPT, CSCS)
In Episode 016 of the Mishmash Podcast, I sat down with ProCare PT Christine Manley to discuss the differing treatment approaches used in the field. Christine is certified as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), and is also trained in both Vestibular Rehabilitation and the McKenzie...
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Episode 015 Interview with Physical Therapist and Adjunct Professor, Susan Medford
In Episode 015 of the Mishmash Podcast, I sat down with my friend Susan Medford. Sue is the co-owner of Joint Physical Therapy in Middletown, NJ, as well as an adjunct professor with 28 years of experience instructing at the College of Staten Island. During our discussion, we talked about the…
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Episode 014 Interview with Mike English, Unofficial 1970s Rock Historian and Led Zeppelin Ultrafan
In episode 014 of the Mishmash Podcast, my good friend Mike and I discuss music from the '70s, including our favorite bands from that era--Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Our conversation was both wide-ranging, and, hopefully, entertaining (it was to us, at least!), so please tune in and listen to...
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Episode 011 Talking ’90s Music with Brian Monzo
In Episode 011 of the Mishmash Podcast, I got to sit down with my buddy Brian Monzo to discuss music. This is a conversation that we've been having in person and via text for years, but we decided to transpose it to the podcasting realm for this special episode. Join us as we talk everything from...
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Episode 010 Completing the Trifecta
In my latest episode, I begin the second season of the Mishmash Podcast with a very, very special guest: my daughter, Sarah Lynn Benecke. We talk about everything from sports and music, to what it's like being a young woman growing up in 2023.
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Episode 009 Interview with Women’s Basketball Coach Sarah Dessner
In the second of my three Sarah-centric episodes, I had the chance to sit down with Georgian Court University assistant coach Sarah Dessner to discuss the challenges and opportunities involved with being a coach, a mentor, and a role model to young girls. Sarah is a successful coach…
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Episode 008 Interview with South African Author Sarah Key
In the first of my trio of "Sarah" interviews, I got to speak with Sarah Key. Sarah is a South African novelist, education specialist, lecturer, mentor, and activist, but, more than that, she is a constant source of inspiration. She is the author of five novels, four of which were published...
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Episode 007 My 31 Favorite Dark Movies of the Past 31 Years
In episode 007, and in honor of Halloween, I take a look at my 31 favorite dark movies from the past 31 years.
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Episode 006 Interview with I’m Possible Skills Trainer & D-1 Girl Dad Garry Linton
In Episode 006, I got to sit down with HoopLab I'm Possible Skills Trainer, Garry Linton, to discuss the challenges of raising a young athlete with college or professional aspirations. Garry was kind enough to share his perspectives as a father of a Division 1 scholarship earning basketball...
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Episode 005 NBA Skills Enhancement Trainer Zach Leach
In today's episode, I share an interview I conducted with NBA Skills Enhancement Trainer Zach Leach. We discussed everything from the varying challenges of training both children and professional basketball players to the importance of skills enhancement in the development of modern athletes.…
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Episode 004 Taking the You out of Youth Sports
In episode 004 of the Mishmash Podcast, I take a solo exploration into the world of youth sports. Plenty has been written and said about how parents are ruining youth sports, but I don't think it has to be that way. As a former player and coach, and present parent and fan of my own kids' teams,...
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Episode 003 Interview with the Photographer: The PhotoCosma Chronicle
In episode 003, I discuss how I went from a fledgling writer to being part of a global creative community and how I achieved my bucket list goal of having my books read on (nearly) every continent (damn you, Antarctica!). Best of all--I get to share my interview with one of the world's greatest...
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Episode 002 Music Is Magic
In episode two, I explore what is arguably my biggest passion: music. Topics covered include the importance of exposing kids to a variety of music, sharing my passion for music with my own kids, and, what might just be my most embarrassing musical purchase! I also have the first ever guest to the...
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Episode 001 This Is Your Pilot Speaking
The pilot episode of Matt's Mishmash Podcast introduces host and author, Matthew John Benecke, and includes a St. Patrick's Day story you won't want to miss!