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

Episode 029 of the Mishmash Podcast is the first in a series focusing on parenting. Gender roles have shifted considerably since I was growing up in the '80s and '90s, as have modern parenting approaches. Having a daughter, in particular, has opened my eyes to the need for female representation in the workplace, as well as the importance of setting a solid example, as a father, at home. In Episode 029, I got to sit down with my good friend Jon Korellis to explore some of these topics. Jon is a phenomenal basketball coach and skills trainer, a talented special education teacher, an exceptional supervisor at a special needs school, and, most importantly, a Girl Dad of two. We hope you enjoy our discussion, and I look forward to sharing more on the topic in some upcoming interviews! Full 4k video of the interview is available here: https://youtu.be/A1dFPgLUUPU #Podcast #Podcasts #Podcasting #Podcasters #Podcastersofinstagram #Podcastersoffacebook #PodcastersofYoutube #Parenting #GirlDad #Stayathomeparent #Stayathomedad #stayathomemom #Workingmom #Workingdad #DaddyDaughter