Matt’s Mishmash Podcast

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 year--Halloween!You can watch the full interview on YouTube at the link below. Be sure to check out the incredible slideshow of Anthony's work towards the middle of the video--it showcases the breadth and depth of his talent!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=queha-lg9VE

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 and don't forget to hit like and subscribe! Thank you!https://youtu.be/uAeorRV9Ei0

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 always with Mike, there is plenty of great storytelling, lots of laughs, and just a great conversation all around. Thanks for listening!

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.

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 led her into academia, and explored some of her areas of study that include gender quota adoption within the political realm in post-Communist Europe as well as the prevalence of female prime ministers and executives in the Central and Eastern European regions.For more information about Anja's research and upcoming work, please visit her website:https://anjavojvodic.com/

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 chagrin...baseball.
Oh--and keep an ear out for a pair of jokes that nearly sent Mike in search of a wardrobe change. Thanks for listening!
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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, with more than 10,000 different beers sampled between the two of us, we've covered a lot of ground together.
 
Dave is a bartender at Alternate Ending Beer Co. in Aberdeen, NJ, and he shares some of his experiences from his nearly two decades working in the industry. He's also an ardent sports fan, and so we dive into a few stories relating to our respective Heat, Nets, and Yankees fandom. Thanks for checking it out!

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 mother and a scientist and doctor--specifically, finding that balance between work and home lives--we explored some of the hallmarks of professional success in the medical fields and beyond, and we covered what it was like for Kristin growing up on the mean streets of Maspeth, Queens.I hope you'll check out our discussion and come away as inspired as I was after partaking in it! Thanks for listening!

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 Technique, which is used primarily for treating spine-related injuries.
 
We also explored the path that led her into the field and she was kind enough to share some advice for anyone looking to do the same. Thanks for listening!

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 field of Physical Therapy, how it's changed since Sue's career began in the 1990s, and she shared a little bit about her unique genealogy. Thanks for listening!