Matt’s Mishmash Podcast

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 band...

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.

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...

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 ha...

In episode 007, and in honor of Halloween, I take a look at my 31 favorite dark movies from the past 31 years.

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 daughter, and also as a former coach and current skills enhancement trainer.   During our talk, we covered a...

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. Zach is an expert in the field of skills enhancement who has worked with clients ranging from current NBA...

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, I've accrued a wealth of observations that I use as a foundation for, what I believe, is a great way to...

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 photographers...who lives in Transylvania! Tune in to hear the stories behind Andrei Cosma's epic photog...

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 Mishmash Podcast--Mr. Lukas O'Connor! Lukas is a 13 year old music superfan who shares his passion for...

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!