Mystic Mash Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Sixpenny Oyster Company: How Mystic Waters Shaped a Local Oyster Farm This episode, hosted by Alec Asten, follows the story of Sixpenny Oyster Farm in Mystic, Connecticut, with Jason Hamilton and Will Ceddia from Sixpenny sharing how the business started, what makes their farming approach different, and why the region’s waters are so well suited for oysters. It also covers the env...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3: Raylene Taskoski, Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tours What if the perfect way to explore southeastern Connecticut’s vineyards began with a simple question: Why wait? In this episode of Mystic Mash Podcast , we sit down with Raylene Taskoski, owner of Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tours, to hear how she turned her love of travel, local excursions, and bringing people toget...

Send us Fan Mail What makes Mystic one of New England's most beloved destinations? In Episode 2 of Mystic Mash Podcast , we sit down with Bruce Flax , President of the Mystic Chamber of Commerce , to talk about the people, businesses, and organizations that make Mystic such a special place to live, work, and visit. Bruce shares the Chamber's role in supporting the local business communit...

Send us Fan Mail Shareen Anderson interviews acclaimed actor Stephen Macht, reflecting on his childhood in Mystic, Connecticut, where he was raised after the loss of his father. They discuss how those early years shaped his path to a successful career in film, television, academia—and later becoming a chaplain. Macht was also honored as the 2025 Mystic Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award reci...

Send us Fan Mail Mystic Mash Podcast Introduction Shareen Anderson, Wendy Wilkins, and Alec Asten introduce the Mystic Mash Podcast and share their excitement for spotlighting the people, places, stories, and creative spirit that make Mystic and the greater Mystic area so special. Inspired by the connections built through the Mystic Film Festival, the podcast celebrates local voices, community cul...