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 features and aspects of the public library that folks might not know about including programming geared towards adults, free access to things like Rosetta Stone's language learning software, and more. As huge music fans, Jess and I also cover some of our favorite bands and genres, taking a nostalgic trip back to the late '90s and early '00s. Give Jess a follow on Instagram @WrinkledWings and the Monmouth County Public Library @MonCoLibrary Full video of the interview available here: https://youtu.be/_Ll55UdJYLY Please be sure to like the YouTube video and subscribe to this channel, and if you're not already following the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please give it a follow there as well! Thanks for watching and listening! #Podcast #podcastersofinstagram #Library #PublicLibrary #Librarian #LibrarianLife #BookNerd #BookWorm

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 battle with them as well--with Jon and I counting ourselves among their number. My hope with this episode is to shed some light on the issue, and to demonstrate through our conversation that it's a very real concern for any gender and a constant battle for those who are wired the same way. Full 4k video of our discussion is available here: https://youtu.be/yOi8WvzCxNE Please be sure to leave the video a like and to give the podcast a follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your content--thanks!

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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 the podcast and to discuss his work as a trainer, his background in fitness, his upcoming return to the ring, and his admirable work with rescues. Give Bill a follow on Instagram @opa_nikosrikos Full 4k video interview available here: https://youtu.be/z1GlWHMY6es Please be sure to click like on the video and subscribe to the channel for more great discussions like this! And feel free to follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjohnbenecke/ https://www.facebook.com/matthewjohnbenecke https://twitter.com/MatthewJBenecke #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastersOfInstagram #PodcastersOfYouTube #PodcastersOfFacebook #PersonalTraining #PersonalTrainer #Fitness #PowerhouseGyms #Powerlifting #Wrestling #Wrestler #ProfessionalWrestler #WWE #MondayNightRaw #AnimalRescue #HamsterRescue #Hamsters

In Episode 034 of the Mishmash Podcast, I had a great discussion with Massage Therapist, Danielle DiGiallonardo. 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 wealth of information to draw from in what was an entertaining and educative conversation. Danielle was kind enough to share her insights about the benefits and challenges of working as a Massage Therapist, what she looks to offer in terms of the ideal massage experience, and, most fun of all, some stories about her time working for one of the world's premiere cruise ship agencies. Full 4k video interview available here: https://youtu.be/VAIhKPRu7tw Please be sure to click like on the video and subscribe to the channel for more great discussions like this! And feel free to follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjohnbenecke/ https://www.facebook.com/matthewjohnbenecke https://twitter.com/MatthewJBenecke #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastersOfInstagram #PodcastersOfYouTube #PodcastersOfFacebook #Massage #MassageTherapy #MassageTherapist #Spa #Relaxation #SelfCare #SpaDay #MeTime

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 charisma and personality are unmatched, and so it came as no surprise to hear about his success as one of the earliest YouTube sensations, his involvement in film and television, and, best of all, his role as a master prankster. Our conversation was an absolute blast to be a part of, and, I hope, will be as entertaining a watch or listen for anyone who checks it out.

The full video interview can be seen here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tbc8T3l-fKk

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In Episode 032 of the Mishmash Podcast, I got to sit down with Food Fuels Growth Nutrition Coach, Dani Cherrick, to discuss our time working together as coach and client last summer. Thanks to Dani's incredible coaching, I was able to lose more than 20 pounds in eight weeks as a Food Fuels Growth client, and then went on to lose an additional 20 pounds on my own thanks to the knowledge that I gained from working with her. Besides my personal transformation, we also discussed some of the common challenges that folks face when they are attempting to effect similar changes on both the nutrition and fitness fronts. As part of my recent mini-series on parenting and the experiences of Girl Dads, I also had the fun and good fortune of getting to talk to Dani about the topic, albeit from the other side of the equation. The final part of our discussion centered upon her special relationship with her Dad, and how the foundations that he provided her--whether inspiring her love of music, or providing a parental pathway to follow--helped to shape the woman and mother that she is in adulthood. Full 4k video of our interview is available here: https://youtu.be/AgKOE0Ejm_U Please be sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel! And please give Dani's FFG Instagram page a follow as well @ https://www.instagram.com/foodfuelsgrowth

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 is a cancer survivor. Mike's story of how he was first diagnosed with and ultimately beat cancer is not just inspiration--it's life-altering. His perspective on life is something that I think everyone would benefit from hearing, and the way he approaches each day--as a father, a husband, a teacher, a coach, and just as a person--makes me appreciate all of the blessings in my own life, and challenges me to be better. We also discussed the joys of being fathers, and how our own upbringings influence the decisions that we make as parents. Lastly, we dove into basketball, including Mike's decision to begin his own amazing program to serve the local youth population in Matawan and other towns nearby. The full video interview can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/DjDVo4q2qk8 Please be sure to give the video a like and subscribe to the channel! Thanks for listening/watching! #Podcast #Podcasting #Podcaster #podcastersoffacebook #podcastersofinstagram #podcastersofyoutube #Basketball #HighSchoolBasketball #AAUBasketball #TravelBasketball #Coaching #Father #FatherSon #BoyDad #GirlDad #Cancer #CancerSurvivor #Inspirational #Motivational

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 from the challenges of raising daughters in modern society, some of the keys to longstanding, successful marriages, and how to find the motivation to keep improving ourselves, despite the difficulty involved. I hope you enjoy our conversation, and, if you do, please consider liking the video and subscribing to both the YouTube channel and the podcast on your favorite streaming service! YouTube video is available here: https://youtu.be/Ma-pNoHmjhk #Podcast #Podcasting #Parenting #podcastersofinstagram #podcastersoffacebook #Lifeadvice #Motivation #MotivationalSpeaking #motivationalvideos