Podcast appearances and mentions of matthew benson

To talk about another proposal to deal with immigration, another entrant into a congressional race and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson and Matt Grodsky.

Matthew Benson of Veridus and former state lawmaker Reginald Bolding joined The Show to talk about the governor's first veto of the year, a proposal to introduce bounties in Arizona and more.

To talk about a settlement in the defamation lawsuit brought by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer against Kari Lake, speculation already starting about the 2026 elections and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and Sam Richard of Consilium Consulting.

To talk about Kamala Harris' trip to the border, Gov. Hobbs getting a chance to name a state Supreme Court justice and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

To talk about the state's final budget deal, the continuing controversy over money earmarked for helping treat opioid addiction and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus — who served in the administration of Gov. Jan Brewer — and former state lawmaker Jennifer Longdon.

To analyze the new border security measure GOP lawmakers are looking to send to November's ballot, a new poll on Arizona's presidential and U.S. Senate races and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

To analyze the new border security measure GOP lawmakers are looking to send to November's ballot, a new poll on Arizona's presidential and U.S. Senate races and more, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.

KJZZ's Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. Matthew Benson of the public relations firm Veridus and attorney and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera joined The Show this week to talk about Gov. Katie Hobbs' State of the State speech, legislative Republicans' response to it and more.

In this episode of Seeing Clearly, Emaan Chaudry and Danielle Solish talk to Dr. Matthew Benson, a clinician-scientist in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Alberta.  Dr Benson, specializes in ocular genetics and adult strabismus and he runs a translational research lab that investigates disease mechanisms in inherited retinal disorders. He completed his medical school and ophthalmology residency training at the University of Alberta, and then completed a clinical fellowship in ocular genetics at the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health. In addition to his medical and surgical practice and research interests, Dr. Benson is actively involved in mentoring medical students, graduate students, residents, and fellows. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Benson's journey to and within ophthalmology. Dr Benson's fellowship in ophthalmic genetics. Dr Benson's life as a clinician scientist and the importance of research in ophthalmology. Dr Benson's advice for learners. Check out our website: www.eyecurriculum.com  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/EyeCurriculum  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/EyeCurriculum 

This podcast will cover an approach to conjunctivitis, or pink eye. It will compare and contrast the classic presentation of the four types of conjunctivitis, the management strategies and red flags that should prompt urgent ophthalmology referral. The podcast was created by Kim Papp, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Matthew Benson, an Ophthalmologist from Edmonton, Alberta.

To analyze the new entrants into the primary for an open Congressional seat and subpoenas going out to two southern Arizona county supervisors, The Show sat down with Matthew Benson of Veridus and Dawn Penich-Thacker of Agave Strategy.

A pair of high-profile ballot measures launched this week — one dealing with elections, one on abortion. To discuss this news and more, The Show sat down with are Matthew Benson from the firm Veridus and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman.

In slightly more than a decade of independence, South Sudan has endured civil war and a shaky peace agreement that leaves over 11 million South Sudanese yearning for the a less violent future. Devastating war in neighboring northern Sudan once again underscores Juba's acute dependence on revenue from oil exports, which have similarly been captured by the country's kleptocratic rulers.  In this episode we look at how the lack of equitable distribution of revenue has persisted. Using latest research, we observe a locally driven understanding of resource extraction and management practices among the wider South Sudanese community that learns from the country and region's history of inequitable patterns of rule.  What does this mean for South Sudan in the context of global decarbonization and scramble for scarce resources? Find out in this debut episode featuring Dr. Matthew Benson, the Sudans Research Director at LSE CCRG and Rose Mabu, a researcher within the South Sudan-based Bridge Network of South Sudanese researchers. 

Has "get life insurance" sat on your to-do list for a while? Many of us know very little about this form of insurance and are generally reluctant to add another bill to our monthly expenses. However, life insurance can be a vital part of a well-balanced financial strategy. On this episode, we are joined by Certified Financial Planner Matt Benson to take a closer look at life insurance and learn how it can improve our financial well-being.Matthew Benson is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. Wellness Financial Advisors is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC, or its affiliated companies. [12 Cadillac Drive, Ste 440, Brentwood, TN 37027]Matt is licensed to sell insurance in: AL, FL, GA, NC, TN, TX, VA, WV, and TX and securities in: AL, FL, GA, MS, NY, TN, TX, VA and WV. You can reach him at (615) 309-6300.CRN202609-5025210

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has announced her departure from the Democratic party and switching to being an independent. Plus, the state's 2022 midterm election results were certified, and a potential special legislative session is stirring controversy. To discuss this news and more, The Show spoke with Matthew Benson of Veridus and Dawn Penich-Thacker of Agave Strategy.

Join Sebastian Seebach, Brij Gautam and Matthew Benson discuss the local success of the New York Giants and Jets and the unprecedented competitiveness of the NFC East. Later, the crew preview Week 11 matchups and give their predications. The guys wrap up with their playoff picture as the NFL season moves towards December.

Summer is coming to a close and Fall is nigh! To celebrate the time of change, spookiness, sweater weather, football and pumpkin spice, we give you one of the most seasonal episodes in the history of Almigos! Recorded while Jon is drafting in one of his fantasy leagues, the duo host the couple with the coolest combination of names ever, one a first timer and one an Almigos alum. Al's longtime friend, Matthew Benson, and his girlfriend, Eve Smith, have recently moved here from sunny Los Angeles, and they join the Alimgos duo to talk about horror films. The theme this time is obscure horror movies, and there's some gems in here- Everything from movies that'll make you keep the lights on and movies that are so terrible you'll be laughing your ass off. It's a fun time as always on this episode!

To discuss the state Supreme Court's ruling that certain audit records can be kept secret, why Katie Hobbs may not debate Kari Lake and more, The Show spoke with attorney and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera and Matthew Benson of Veridus.

Anthony Carpinella and Matthew Benson give their predictions on who will make the 2021 NFL Playoffs and give their take on Antonio Brown and the clown of the week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Om godt en måned skal vi alle stemme til kommunalvalget. Men minoritetsgrupper med mellemøstlig herkomst og deres efterkommere ligger langt efter de etniske danskere, når det kommer til valgdeltagelse. I dagens udsendelse undersøger vi, hvorfor tallet er så lavt, og hvem der har ansvaret for at hæve antallet. Vi spørger en valgforsker, en interesseorganisation for muslimer, og to imamer.Vi ser også på, hvorfor ingen danske politikere var til stede, da der i weekenden var 5.000 unge i Strasbourg for at tale EU-politik med parlamentsmedlemmer.Medvirkende: Freja Wernøe, sygeplejestuderende.Matthew Benson, landechef i Libanon, Folkekirkens Nødhjælp.Bilal Itani, formand for IChange.Mohammad Khani, imam hos Imam Ali Moskéen.Kasper Møller Hansen, valgforsker ved Københavns Universitet.Nikolaj Villumsen, medlem af Europa-Parlamentet (Ø).Oussama Elsaadi, formand for det Islamiske Forbund i Århus.Søren Emil Skaarup, deltog i European Youth Event sammen med Europæisk Ungdom.Tobias Heegaard, journalist på LOUD.

Anthony Marchese, Anthony Carpinella, and Matthew Benson go over the top 3 prospects in the NBA Draft tonight and their predictions of trades in the MLB. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

eFuse has officially launched “Pipeline”, a ranking system of esports competitors who are college-eligible. Matthew Benson, CEO and Founder of eFuse, equated Pipeline to lists that rank high school athletes preparing to enter collegiate play, ie: the ESPN 100 identifies the top 100 HS basketball players annually. Also, St. Clair College Opening Public Esports Facility

KJZZ's Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week. Julie Erfle of Erfle Uncuffed and Matthew Benson of Veridus joined The Show to talk about new candidates in Arizona's attorney general and secretary of state races, the budget process and the legislative session, and more.

Author, photographer and estate farmer Matthew Benson joins us to speak about his historical farm in Northern New York. With his harmonic farming practices, farm to face apothecary, and culinary outdoor dining experiences, Matthew has brought healing and connection to his community. Visit Stonegate Farm at http://stonegatefarmny.org/mobile_content.asp?WebsiteID=16690&pageName=+HOME --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tfgcp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tfgcp/support

A lot has happened since we first talked with Matthew Benson, Founder and CEO of eFuse since we last talked to him. Our first ever returning guest from Season 1 takes us through the day he found out he was a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. If you're young he gives us some tips he has learned in the past few years. In their last round of funding they raised over $6 Million, we walk through the process of securing funding and building relationships with high level individuals. Instagram: @matthewjbenson, @efuseofficial

There are people who transcend age with their achievements. Matthew Benson, CEO of eFuse - a web and mobile app that bills itself "LinkedIn for gamers - is one of those people. He's a Chillicothe native, a former venture capitalist, and has been named to several "under 30" top lists in business. Mike & Marty sit down with Matthew, who is a Chillicothe guy at heart, to talk about entrepreneurship, video games, and taking risks. Join our conversation on our Facebook and Twitter page.Feels Like Home theme song is provided by our great friend Cory Breth.  Check out his music and merchandise  here: https://www.corybrethofficial.com   As always, send us feedback at feelslikehomepod@gmail.com. Hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcast site. 

Julie Erfle of Erfle Uncuffed and Matthew Benson of Veridus joined The Show to talk about gambling in Arizona, the latest on the State Senate's ballot audit and more.

Like myself, Matthew knows the struggles and obstacles that come with building a company from the ground up. He recognized the need for something vital within the fast-growing esports industry: a way to network and build your brand specifically for esports and competitive gaming. As a result, he founded eFuse in 2018 as a professional social networking app and has done amazing work since then to make eFuse a MAJOR success within the business and gaming sectors. I cannot wait to speak with Matthew as we compare/share our views and strategies for finding success in esports! Be sure to tune in EVERY TUESDAY (on my LinkedIn page) at 9am CST to catch my podcast and learn everything that is esports! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyrmartin/

Anthony Carpinella and Matthew Benson predict the automatic bids for the NCAA tournament and go over the NBA All-Star events this weekend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Aaron aka ‘Don' goes ‘Inside The Screen' with special guest Matthew Benson, founder of eFuse. eFuse is a web and mobile application that provides validated opportunities and candidates for the esports and gaming industry. A place where gamers can get discovered, the company assists with opportunities and resources for gamers to build their portfolios, apply for jobs and scholarships, participate in tournaments, and more. With over 500 organizations to choose from, eFuse is considered one of the most prominent gaming companies in the world. The move to esports and gaming has paid off for Benson (who quit his day job as a venture capitalist in 2018), as he was recently named to Forbes ‘30 under 30' list.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Aaron aka ‘Don’ goes ‘Inside The Screen’ with special guest Matthew Benson, founder of eFuse. eFuse is a web and mobile application that provides validated opportunities and candidates for the esports and gaming industry. A place where gamers can get discovered, the company assists with opportunities and resources for gamers to build their portfolios, apply for jobs and scholarships, participate in tournaments, and more. With over 500 organizations to choose from, eFuse is considered one of the most prominent gaming companies in the world. The move to esports and gaming has paid off for Benson (who quit his day job as a venture capitalist in 2018), as he was recently named to Forbes ‘30 under 30’ list.

Anthony Carpinella and Matthew Benson bring on Sean Vanson, Archemere tennis captain, to talk about the mid-season awards and the Lakers' woes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matthew Benson and the team at eFuse are not slowing down. After adding over 500,000 new users in 2020, eFuse raised $6 million in a round led by the Ohio Innovation Fund. The round also attracted investments from professional athletes Odell Beckham Jr., Ezekiel Elliot and Seth Curry. eFuse describes itself as the “LinkedIn for gamers” connecting professional esports players and gamers with job opportunities. Why does it matter? This is excellent news for eFuse but equally important it spotlights Columbus’ gaming startup community. Companies like Multivarious and Esports Engine are doing groundbreaking work in game development and esports broadcasting. With venture funding flowing into the gaming space capturing some of that venture capital attention will bode well for gaming startups looking to scale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/614startups/support

Anthony Carpinella, Matthew Benson, and Anthony Marchese have a double threat in guests today - Chris Hall and Evan Marino - to discuss the Carson Wentz trade and NBA playoff contenders. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Anthony Carpinella and Matthew Benson return former special guest, Anthony Marchese, as a co-host and bring on Michael Acierno, the starting power forward for Archmere Academy, President Biden's high school, to go over the big game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We all make sacrifices – whether professionally or personally. What role do our sacrifices play in our success? In this episode, Johnny Dawson and Aric Johnson are joined by Matthew Benson, CEO and founder of eFuse. Matthew reveals the role of sacrifice in business and in life. Discover how gaming has evolved and the sacrifices … Continue reading Episode 7- Sometimes Sacrifice Leads to Success – With Matthew Benson →

Today we celebrate the birthday of a beloved American who, in her lifetime, was known more as a gardener than a poet. We'll also learn about the gift from Japan that resulted in the Plant Quarantine Act in the United States. We’ll remember the botanist knighted for his incredible scientific services to the British Empire. We’ll hear a poem about King Midas and his garden. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that reminds us of the importance of beauty in our garden harvest. And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of the botanist known as “Mad Ridley”... and it turns out he wasn’t mad at all.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News The Story of the ‘Conference’ Pear | The English Garden | Greg Loades   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events December 10, 1830 Today is the birthday of Emily Dickinson. The Dickinson author, Judith Farr, reminds us that during her lifetime, Emily Dickinson was, "known more widely as a gardener... than as a poet." Emily grew up gardening. She would help her mother with their large edible and ornamental garden. The flower garden became Emily’s responsibility when she got older. She planted in a carefree cottage garden style. After Emily died, her sister Lavinia took over the garden. Emily's niece and editor, Martha Dickinson Bianchi, recalls: "All [Lavinia’s] flowers did as they liked: tyrannized over her, hopped out of their own beds and into each other’s beds, were never reproved or removed as long as they bloomed; for a live flower to Aunt Lavinia was more than any dead horticultural principle."   December 10, 1909 On this day, 2,000 cherry trees arrived in Seattle from Japan. When the First Lady Helen Taft indicated, she wanted to beautify Potomac Park, the mayor of Tokyo donated 2,000 cherry trees for the project. But once the trees arrived on this day in 1909, they were found to have pest issues and disease. And it was this delivery of trees that lead to plant quarantine legislation for America. So, if you’ve ever wondered about the laws that govern bringing plants into the country, that legislation is rooted in this bad batch of cherry trees which the USDA ordered to be burned. Now, you can imagine Japan’s mortification over the first lot of trees. In response, Japanese horticulturists immediately started cultivating and fumigating a new lot of cherry trees. It took three years to grow the trees and get them ready for travel. Finally, in 1912, Tokyo’s mayor Yukio Ozaki rectified the matter from 1909 three-fold when he sent 6,000 trees to the United States. By this time, Charles Marlett’s Plant Quarantine Act of 1912 was in place to ensure that all plant material entering the country was healthy and sanctioned. And this larger batch of trees was split between New York and Washington DC.   December 10, 1911 Today is the anniversary of the death of the Victorian British botanist, explorer, President of the Royal Society, and director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, who died at 94. Joseph accomplished much during his long life. The botanic gardens of the world were a discovery and classification network that Joseph masterfully orchestrated. To Joseph, the botanic gardens were essentially botanical laboratories on a mission to enhance the world's economy and promote trade. And Joseph was Charle’s Darwin’s closest friend and collaborator. In fact, they corresponded about Darwin's theory before it was made public. And Joseph was instrumental in getting Darwin's work published. Many regard Joseph as Darwin’s PR man. Joseph was brilliant and concise. It was Joseph Dalton Hooker who once famously wrote, “Life is short, and books are long.” In 1877, Joseph was knighted for scientific services to the British Empire. And here's an adorable factoid about Joseph: Kew Gardens shared that, during his travels, Joseph would send letters to his young son with the salutation “my dear little Lion” or “my dear cub.”   Unearthed Words December 10, 1925 Today is the birthday of an American poet of the Pacific Northwest; Carolyn Kizer. Carolyn occasionally wrote about the garden, and my favorite garden poem by Carolyn is this charming piece about King Midas growing golden roses called The Ungrateful Garden. Here are some definitions to help you understand Carolyn’s poem: An ague ("AYE-gyoo") is a shivering fever, serried ("SAIR-id") means standing in a row, to "silt up" is to block or fill with silt, and a shift is a nightgown. To keep the show clean, I’ve eliminated all offensive language. Midas watched the golden crust That formed over his steaming sores, Hugged his agues, loved his lust, But (cursed) the out-of-doors Where blazing motes of sun impaled The serried roses, metal-bright. "Those famous flowers," Midas wailed, "Have scorched my retina with light." This gift, he'd thought, would gild his joys, Silt up the waters of his grief; His lawns a wilderness of noise, The heavy clang of leaf on leaf. Within, the golden cup is good To lift, to sip the yellow mead. Outside, in summer's rage, the rude Gold thorn has made his fingers bleed. "I strolled my halls in golden shift, As ruddy as a lion’s meat. Then I rushed out to share my gift, And golden stubble cut my feet." Dazzled with wounds, he limped away To climb into his golden bed, Roses, roses can betray. "Nature is evil," Midas said. — Carolyn Kizer, American poet, The Ungrateful Garden   Grow That Garden Library Growing Beautiful Food by Matthew Benson This book came out in 2015, and the subtitle is A Gardener's Guide to Cultivating Extraordinary Vegetables and Fruit. Let me just start by saying I love Matthew’s book because he is not only a gardener but also a garden photographer. His garden was designed with a photographer’s eye, and his Stonegate Farm property in Balmville, New York, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen displayed in a garden book. For anyone wondering why beauty matters, just ask your kids how appearance influences what they will - and won’t - eat. Matthew knows first hand that beauty inspires behavior and behavior change. If our harvest is visually appealing, we will eat better and be healthier. Matthew’s gentleman's farm is on one small acre of land. He also operates a CSA offering vegetables, orchard fruit, cut flowers, herbs, eggs, and honey. Matthew uses his expertise in growing and selling 50 garden crops for inspiration and instruction in his book. This book is 264 pages of beauty - from the garden to the harvest - Matthew shows us how to grow delicious and alluring food. You can get a copy of Growing Beautiful Food by Matthew Benson and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $10.   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart December 10, 1855   Today is the birthday of the English botanist, geologist, and naturalist Henry Nicholas Ridley. As the first Director of the Singapore Botanic Garden, Henry arrived in Singapore in 1888. Henry has been described as the Rubber Tree’s Johnny Appleseed because he single-handedly pioneered Malaya’s rubber industry. Not only did Henry plant and encourage the planting of the trees, but he also figured out ingenious ways to tap the tree’s latex without harming the tree. Henry’s exuberance for persuading Malayan farmers to grow rubber trees lead to an unfortunate nickname, “Mad Ridley.” Without Henry, rubber wouldn’t have become a viable cash crop alternative when the Malayan coffee crops succumbed to disease. At one point, the requests for Henry’s seeds were pouring in at a rate of a million seeds a day. Henry not only provided the seed for farmers courtesy of the Botanic Garden, but he lived to see the rubber trade market begin to transform Malaya.  By 1920, Malaya produced over half the world’s rubber, and rubber remains an essential crop for the region today. And to think that it all started with rubber seed that Henry collected from just 22 plants...   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Matthew Benson is the founder and CEO of eFuse, a professional social network for esports & video games. Prior to entering the gaming industry, Matthew was an Investment Analyst at Ohio Innovation Fund. Leveraging his experiences at OIF, Matthew was able to secure a successful seed round of funding of $1.4 million and solidified partnerships with known influencers in the gaming space and professional athletes, including chacoTaco and Braxton Miller. With the full platform built out and a 12 person full-time team of experienced gaming and social network executives, eFuse, an OIF-backed venture, is rapidly gaining recognition in the esports industry as the leading social network for gamers.

Julie Erfle, Communications Consultant at Erfle Uncuffed; and Matthew Benson, Director at Veridus joined The Show to talk about the only official debate for U.S. Senate in Arizona, along with visits to the state by Mike Pence, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.

On this episode, Elio interviews Matthew Benson, Founder and CEO of eFuse. eFuse is a web and mobile application that serves as the professional hub for esports and video games. Coming off a $1.4 million seed round, eFuse launched their platform in December 2019 and are growing their user base in 2020. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/614startups/support

Attorney and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera; and former gubernatorial communications director Matthew Benson of Veridus joined The Show to talk about the spike in Arizona's coronavirus numbers, funding for Phoenix's police oversight committee and more.

KJZZ's Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week. To talk about DACA at the Supreme Court and the beginning of public impeachment hearings, former congressional staffer Roy Herrera, and Matthew Benson, partner at Veridus and former gubernatorial communications director, joined The Show for a special Thursday NewsCap.

This week is an interview Matthew Benson, co-founder and CEO of eFuse, the LinkedIn for E-Sports.In this podcast, Matthew and I talk about the stage of startup right before launch, his journey to ELab in Europe, and what might happen post-launch.Post your questions to www.quora.com/profile/Luni-LibesSign up for eFuse at https://efuse.io/Read the book at lunarmobiscuit.com/the-next-stepSee the results of The Next Step at youtube.com/fledgellcMore advice at lunarmobiscuit.com/blogMusic by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com

This week on Cultivating Place, our final in the Seeds of September series we're joined by Matthew Benson of Stonegate Farm in New York's Hudson Valley, where he is his very own, very small agricultural district sowing seeds to grow other growers. Join us! For photos visit cultivatingplace.com. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher.

"Sometimes I feel like half my personality is the last great movie I watched"- Matt Benson. I'm honored to have on one of my best friend's Matt Benson to discuss something that means the world to us: Film. In this episode we talk a variety of directors, films and even how soft Wes Anderson's hands are. My favorite episode yet!

Some people can’t bring themselves to visit a dentist. Others struggle to get themselves into their accountant’s office at tax time. And for many, fear of the unknown keeps them from reaching out to a lawyer whose specialty is manufacturers’ representative law. In this episode attorney Matthew Benson discusses the kind of conversation he and most MANA-associated attorneys have with MANA members before the clock on hourly billing starts to run, for example: What are my legal rights? How much will this cost? How do you evaluate my case? How long will this take? What disruptions may be incurred in my business? With Matthew’s insights, we discover that launching a new relationship with a lawyer who specializes in rep law involves minimal cost and absolutely no Novocain.

A rebroadcast with Matthew Benson, who shares some of his professional garden photography tips. Learn how this artist creates his masterworks.

Matthew Benson shares some of his professional garden photography tips. Learn how this artist creates his masterworks.

Can you feel it, too? The days are getting lighter, the temps a little warmer and our cabin fever is starting to break. This time on KTD we’re exploring what effect the springtime change of season has on the bodies and the minds of people of all ages. We'll learn about getting outside with kids in any weather, find out about the sun/vitamin D connection and we'll ask, "Is there really a medical explanation behind spring fever?” IN-STUDIO GUESTS: Joining host Shana Sheehy in the studio to talk all things springtime in Alaska are: Jennifer Aist. She has been taking her four children into the backcountry since they were each newborns. She is passionate about exploring, discovering and connecting children with nature, and is the author of Babes in the Woods: Hiking, Camping and Boating with Babies and Young Children. She is also a lactation consultant and the director of parent education at The Children’s Hospital at Providence. Matthew Benson, M.D. is one of two pediatric endocrinologists in Alaska. He is a provider with the Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic at The Children’s Hospital at Providence where he specializes in the treatment of pediatric hormone disorders, treating thyroid gland problems, growth disorders, early or delayed puberty, diabetes, obesity, low blood sugar and disorders associated with Vitamin D deficiency.

Matthew Benson Smith uses his Yorkshire grandmother's recipe to cook the perfect parkin.