Matt’s Mishmash Podcast

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!

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 some passionate music fans cover the classics from the birth of rock and roll through to today!

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 the impact on Artificial Intelligence on the future of the music industry to the staying power of bands like the Foo Fighters, as well embarking upon a nostalgia trip back to the late '90s and early '00s.

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.

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, businesswoman, and all-around incredible woman who sets an amazing example for the girls who are lucky enough to play for her.

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 traditionally, including her debut work, Tangled Weeds, as well as her trilogy, The Sisters of Light.
She has served as an independent contractor for UNICEF and as a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, which has been ranked as the number one university both nationally in South Africa and continentally in the whole of Africa as recently as 2016 and 2017, respectively.
During our conversation, we covered everything from the arts and writing to the social struggles faced in both South Africa and the United States as well as the challenges of raising children in modern society.