Best Matthew DiBenedetto Podcasts (2025)

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2542: Abby Froehlich 18:43

1h ago18:43

18:43

Abigail Froehlich is a 17-year-old SCCA Pro Formula racer from Maryland who owns her own race team known as Passenger Princess Racing, who is preparing to move up the ladder to Formula 1600 and the F4 Series. She doesn’t come from the typical racing lineage or from a wealthy family. Abby has paved her own way coming from a single-parent household a…

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Catching Up With The Heathens | Katamari, The Last of Us, Mario Kart World 45:52

4d ago45:52

45:52

After a bit of a break due to some traveling heathens, the podcast is back. This week is a chill catch-up type of podcast. Matt is sick, Marissa started another Baldur's Gate play through, and Sacco is a social butterfly Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XVI, The Last of Us Part 2, Katamari Damacy Rolling Live!, College Football 25, Bald…

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2541: Bob Kerner 30:24

6d ago30:24

30:24

Bob Kerner’s passion for collector cars is evident through his thirteen-year involvement as a Board Member and now Co-Chairman, along with Michael Dorvillier, of the La Jolla Concours d’ Elegance. He is a longstanding member in the Classic Car Club of America. His contributions to the Petersen Automotive Museum and his four appearances on the Cars …

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2540: Nigel Matthews 34:00

13d ago34:00

34:00

Nigel Matthews is the Global Brand Ambassador for Hagerty. He has spent the last 20 years judging at more than 149 Concours events including Pebble Beach, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, and events worldwide in 12 other countries Matthews worked as a Red Seal-licensed automotive technician, repairing and restoring Rolls-Royce and Ferrari…

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2539: Chris Peterson 49:57

21d ago49:57

49:57

Christopher Peterson has been passionate about cars for as long as he can remember—probably even longer. A La Jolla native, he grew up surrounded by classic and exotic automobiles, dreaming of one day becoming a race car driver. This passion eventually led to a career spanning over 25 years in the collector car world. Straight out of high school, C…

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2538: Ida Zetterström 1:11:59

28d ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Ida Zetterström is a two-time Super Street Bike Champion winning the 2019 and 2020 championship. In addition, she was the 2023 European Champion in FIA Top Fuel Drag Racing while setting the European ET record of 3.77 and the speed record of 321.1mph along with winning all but one race in the 2023 season. Before finding her way to compete in the U.…

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Best Video Game Character Design | Katamari Damacy, Alice Madness Returns, Fable 47:44

28d ago47:44

47:44

In a similar note to a previous topic this week the Heathens discuss their favourite video game character design. Matt likes steam punk, Marissa is surprised, and Sacco brings the shock factor Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Final Fantasy XVI, Katamari Damacy, Fable, Alice Madness Returns, Bioshock Infinite, Halo Infinite,…

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2537: Angela Savage 39:37

1M ago39:37

39:37

Angela Savage was in her mother’s womb during the tragic running of the 1973 Indianapolis 500. Her mother watched from the grandstand, in horror, as her husband, racecar driver Swede Savage, crashed in turn four after leading the race. The vicious impact and catastrophic explosion left him with critical injuries that would ultimately claim his life…

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Best Plaformer Video Game | Frogger, Spyro The Dragon, Donkey Kong 47:01

1M ago47:01

47:01

Happy late Mario day!!! Due to Sacco's mistake and Matt's obliviousness here is a platforming podcast a week late. Matt gets flustered, Marissa reigns the others in, and Sacco has news. Games we talk about this week: Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Maker, Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped, Donkey Kong Country, Celeste, Towerfall Ascens…

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Pokemon Day Special! 40:38

1M ago40:38

40:38

The rare occasion where the Heathens talk about video game news has come again! This week the heathens discuss all things Pokemon after Nintendo's short but packed announcement. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube. Also, check out our Discord. Wan…

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2536: Nitro Allie 35:15

2M ago35:15

35:15

Nitro Allie, also known as Allie D, is a motorsports enthusiast who started in the world of drag racing and enjoys sharing her love of car culture with those who have never been exposed to it. She shares her story and enthusiasm with others in hopes that they, too, will fall in love with our world of car culture. Like myself, Nitro wants to keep ra…

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Best Video Game Romances | Dragon Age, The Witcher, Baldur's Gate 52:13

2M ago52:13

52:13

Better late then never but here is our valentine's day special. It's the Heathens favourite romances in video games. Matt is bad at segues, Marissa is excited, and Sacco is still sick. Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate, Stardew Valley, The Witcher 3, Life is Strange, Hades, Boyfriend Dungeon, High on Life, Pokémon Crystal, Ra…

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2535: Matt Dibenedetto 46:04

2M ago46:04

46:04

Matt Dibenedetto, or Matt D, as many fans call him, is a long-time veteran of NASCAR, coming onto the scene in 2009. Matt has nearly 250 starts in NASCAR's top series and is currently racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Viking Motorsports, driving the #99 Chevrolet Camaro. A native of Grass Valley, CA, Matt began the journey to a professional r…

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2534: Jackie Heinricher 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

Jackie Heinricher served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force and earned her Masters of Science degree from Tennessee Tech University. After a decade of working in the science and management industry, she launched a successful biotechnology firm from her garage eventually growing the firm into a multimillion-dollar biotechnology company. She has develo…

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2533: Collete Davis 40:57

2M ago40:57

40:57

Collete Davis, is one of the most diversified female drivers in the world. At the age of 16, she attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to obtain a mechanical engineering degree. Her combination of behind-the-wheel talent and on-screen personality makes her a stand-out in the automotive and racing industries. She mixes social influence with …

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Best Video Game Outfits | Baldur's Gate, Halo, Rainbow Six Siege 50:25

2M ago50:25

50:25

Outfits. That's it that the topic and description! Enjoy some banter as the Heathens discuss their favourite outfits in video games. Matt is disappointment in himself, Marissa has some great choices, and Sacco has some surprises. Games we talk about this week: Red Dead Redemption 2, Final Fantasy 15, Mirror’s Edge, Baldur’s Gate 3, Star Wars, Rainb…

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2532: Boston Be A Man 29:45

3M ago29:45

29:45

Harmon “Boston” Cap is the social media sensation known as “Boston The Be A Man Guy” with over 9 million followers globally, published a very successful book with the fitting title, “Be A Man: The Ultimate Guide,” where he shares funny and insightful stories and pearls of wisdom about what it takes to be a man. “Be a Man” celebrates and pokes fun a…

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What Video Game Would Make A Good Movie | Final Fantasy, Among Us, Halo 54:06

3M ago54:06

54:06

There have been some good and some and video game movie adaptations over the years, but some video games deserve the chance to wow us or disappoint us. This week we discuss which video games need a movie/Netflix series. Matt is sick, Marissa is smart, and Sacco was prepared. Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty Zombies, Halo, Bioshock, Porta…

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2531: Danny Drinan 32:00

3M ago32:00

32:00

Danny Drinan, is one of the most innovative race car designers and builders in the motorsports industry with a background as a very successful USAC Midget and Sprint Car driver. Danny attempted to make the Indy 500 three times, but had his Indy Car career cut short due to a life-changing crash that nearly took his life. He was a mechanical engineer…

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Worst Video Game Betrayals | Portal, Call of Duty, Dragon Age 59:44

3M ago59:44

59:44

Plot twists often involve some sort of betrayal and video game betrayals can stick with you. This week the Heathens talk about the times that their trust was used against them. Matt hates cut scenes, Marissa gets fooled 3 times so shame on her?, and Sacco is never ready to be betrayed. Games we talk about this week: Bioshock, Dragon Age, Portal 2, …

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2530: Miranda Seymour 49:34

3M ago49:34

49:34

Miranda Seymour, celebrated as a biographer, novelist, memoir writer and critic, has been a visiting professor at Nottingham Trent University. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts as well as a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, and the author of the award-winning memoir, In My Father’s House. Her many acclaimed biographies include: A Ring of Consp…

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Episode 200: Video Game Bracket From The Last 100 Episodes 1:42:20

3M ago1:42:20

1:42:20

Another 200 episodes in the books. The Heathens look back at all the video games they talked about in the last 100 episodes and do another bracket to decide a winner. Matt has an internal struggle, Marissa needs 7-10 business days, and Sacco is a liar. Link to Bracket: https://challonge.com/oxir5d1k Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens cont…

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2529: Kat DeLorean Part 2 28:33

3M ago28:33

28:33

If you missed the first half of our talk with Kat you will find it here on the website or any mobile podcast app. Kat DeLorean is a proud mother of 3, a wife, a mentor, and the daughter of automotive magnate, John Z DeLorean. January 6th, 2025 marked his 100th birthday. Kat has an extensive background in cybersecurity (Purple Hat level which is con…

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Heathens Unleashed | Until Dawn, Halo, The Witcher 52:13

3M ago52:13

52:13

No topic this week as the Heathens are unleashed! Various news and tidbits. Matt likes movies, Marissa thinks books are important, and Sacco nerds out. Games we talk about this week: Halo, Mario Kart, Call of Duty, Until Dawn, Ghost of Tsushima, Helldivers, Horizon Zero Dawn, Tetris, Sonic, The Witcher, Supermarket Simulator, Super Mario Strikers, …

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2528: Kat DeLorean 34:48

3M ago34:48

34:48

A Message from Ginger Baker Rust - Today is a very special show for me in many ways. This is my first show as the new owner and driver of Cars Yeah and I have asked Mark Greene, the Founder of Cars Yeah to co-host with me today. This show will be the first of a two-part series with my good friend and someone who is extremely special to me who has a…

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2025 Video Game Resolutions | Helldivers 2, Fable, Hollow Knight 42:08

3M ago42:08

42:08

New year same us but with new resolutions! This week we go over our resolutions from last year, crown a winner for 2024, and pick our resolutions for 2025! Matt paid to win, Marissa wants people to care, and Sacco got lucky. Games we talk about this week: Spider-Man 2, Life is Strange, Stray, Final Fantasy, God of War, Apex Legends, Dragon Age, Hel…

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2527: Matt Stone 53:12

4M ago53:12

53:12

Since 1990 Matt Stone is a Freelance Journalist, author, radio and television broadcaster, photographer, former Editor, Motor Trend Classic magazine, international Concours Judge, and automotive event Emcee. His specialties are history, design, interview features, and cars in culture, and he has written, photographed, and published 18 automotive bo…

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2024 Video Game Year In Review 39:38

4M ago39:38

39:38

With 2025 right around the corner, the Heathens look back at the year of 2024 and talk about their video game journey. Matt wants to play more games, Marissa got a PC, and Sacco played a lot of sports games. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube. Al…

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2526: In Memoriam 2024 10:58

4M ago10:58

10:58

Hello Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts and welcome to Cars Yeah. As the year ends, I would like to take the time to look back at and celebrate the life of those past Cars Yeah guests we lost in 2024. It was Abraham Lincoln who said “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” These inspiring people all live…

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2525: John Wright 35:04

4M ago35:04

35:04

John Wright is an author and past racer who started driving in 1970 and after a self-described, undistinguished record, and running out of racing funds, switched from racing to writing about the drivers, mechanics, and builders in the sport. Initially, John’s stories of Canadian drivers and cars were published in the Canadian publication ‘Old Autos…

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All About Dragon Age Part 4: Inquisition 1:16:55

4M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Join us as we continue on our journey through Thedas. This week we recap the events of the third installment of the Dragon Age Series, Dragon Age Inquisition. Matt forgets important details, Marissa reminds us about fun tidbits, and Sacco listens. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sur…

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2524: CJ Oliveres 43:23

4M ago43:23

43:23

CJ Olivares is the president of MAVTV and a decorated media executive with decades of experience building and operating digital and linear media companies. He joined MAVTV in 2022 and immediately began transforming the network by implementing a strategy focused on diversifying programming, expanding distribution, and launching new digital platforms…

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Video Game Awards 2024 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Another year of podcasts in the bag as we talk about the Video Game Awards for 2024! There are winners, there are losers but there will be more of the Crowned Heathens. Matt changes it up, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco likes the drama. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you'r…

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2523: Danny Sullivan 58:20

4M ago58:20

58:20

Danny Sullivan is a legendary race car driver who is best known for his 360-degree spin on lap 120 of the 1985 Indianapolis 500. He was attempting to pass Mario Andretti and after recovering from the spin, he led the last 61 laps to become the 69th winner of the Indy 500 and the moniker “Spin to Win.” Danny is also known for being one of the first …

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All About Dragon Age Part 3: Dragon Age 2 1:16:27

4M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Join us as we continue on our journey through Thedas. This week we recap the events of the second installment of the Dragon Age Series, Dragon Age 2. Matt forgets literary terms, Marissa hints, and Sacco listens. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTub…

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2522: Ginger Baker Rust 46:16

5M ago46:16

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Ginger Baker Rust comes to you from Mooresville, North Carolina, aka “Race City U.S.A.”. She’s a motorsports sports agent with decades of corporate marketing and experience, accolades, and achievements. Ginger was the Chief Marketing Officer for Ryan Newman, ddriver of the #6 Ford in the Nascar Cup Series. She’s the one behind the scenes who works …

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All About Dragon Age Part 2: Origins 57:55

5M ago57:55

57:55

Join us as we continue on our journey through Thedas. This week we recap the events of the first installment of the Dragon Age Series, Origins. Matt is a silly goose, Marissa shares her knowledge, and Sacco makes a joke about idioms. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subsc…

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2521: Whit Montross 30:36

5M ago30:36

30:36

Whit Montross is responsible for running the day-to-day operations for Hagerty Marketplace. He and his team review thousands of submissions each year to ensure they are bringing the best ones to market with fair reserves. They work with sellers to make sure their listings are accurate and highlight their vehicles properly. Whit has been with Hagert…

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2520: Randy Leffingwell 33:41

5M ago33:41

33:41

Randy Leffingwell is an author, writer, and photographer who has spent over five decades in the automotive sector. He worked for the Kansas City Star and then in Chicago with the Sun-Times. His passion for automobiles led him to AutoWeek magazine and the L.A. Times. He’s written many articles for Pete Stout’s 000 magazine due to his vast knowledge …

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All About Dragon Age Part 1: Introduction 56:51

5M ago56:51

56:51

Travel with the Heathens to the fantastical world of Thedas as we take a deep dive into the Dragon Age story so far. Marissa is super excited for this one so if you have any questions or comments please let us know in the discord and we'll try to include them in the next episode! Matt learns some shit, Marissa is pumped, and Sacco also learns some …

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2519: Bill KIrk 31:13

5M ago31:13

31:13

Bill Kirk is the CEO and Co-Founder of Weathertrends360, a company that helps any business become proactive vs reactive in any weather, anywhere in the world. Weathertrends360 has been a leading expert in long-range weather forecasting for 22 years. It is the world’s only accurate year-ahead weather forecasting model, powered by 124 years of climat…

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Untethered Video Game Trivia 1:02:55

5M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Heathens are pulling from the backup podcasts and this week it's video game trivia from some of our favourite games. Matt is confident, Marissa hosts, and Sacco still hasn't finished his previous punishment. Games we talk about this week: God of War, Apex Legends, Stardew Valley, and Call of Duty. Like our conte…

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2518: Jim & Chris 38:45

5M ago38:45

38:45

Jim and Chris Ochs are brothers and the Founders of Car Corral, an online automotive auction company that provides the perfect blend of excitement, variety, and community surrounding the world of automobiles. Jim and Chris grew up in Colorado in a family with eight kids, Chris being the oldest of the clan. Chris is a third-generation union carpente…

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Change My Mind Video Game Edition | Dragon Age, Dark Souls, Cuphead 55:13

5M ago55:13

55:13

It's time for some arguments. The Heathens have some divided opinions on video games and this week they try to change each other's minds. Matt attacks Marissa, Marissa attacks Matt, and Sacco has opinions. Games we talk about this week: Apex Legends, Dark Souls, Baldur’s Gate, Hades, Elden Ring, Astro’s Playground, Breathe of the Wild, Cuphead, Cal…

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2517: Stacey Mayfield 28:38

6M ago28:38

28:38

Stacey Mayfield is the Director for the Haas Moto Museum. The Texas-based motorcycle museum is named after its founder, Bobby Haas. Bobby and Stacey, working side-by-side, curated one of the world’s most thoughtfully assembled collection of motorcycles, including an unparalleled custom collection including acquisitions and commissioned bikes from a…

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Top 10 Video Games Of All Time Game 1:19:40

6M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

It's game time here on the Crowned Heathens podcast! This week Matt and Sacco try to guess which games made the top 10 games of all-time lists from various websites. Matt listened to the instructions, Marissa hosts, and Sacco is focused. Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Breathe of the Wild, Super Smash Bros, Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate 3, …

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2506: Isaac Bunick 42:01

6M ago42:01

42:01

Isaac Bunick is the founder and CEO (Chief Enthusiast Officer) of MOTORMIA, a new automotive enthusiast platform aimed at revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry through AI. MOTORMIA is a company that’s all about creating deeper connections between car lovers and the brands they care about. At the heart of the company is Mia – an AI-dri…

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Spooky Video Games For Halloween | Limbo, Alien: Isolation, Diablo 51:12

6M ago51:12

51:12

Happy Halloooooooowweeeeeeenn! A spooky week here with the Heathens. We talk about our favourite scary/spooky/tense games just in time for Halloween. Matt brings up Kingdom Hearts somehow, Marissa peaces out, and Sacco doesn't finish games. Games we talk about this week: Kingdom Hearts, Alien Isolation, The Evil Within, Resident Evil, Halo 3 ODST, …

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2515: Art Garner 38:26

6M ago38:26

38:26

Art Garner is an award-winning author and finalist for the prestigious PEN/ESPN award for literary sports writing for his bestselling book, Black Noon, The Year They Stopped the Indy 500. For over 40 years he worked for Ford, Toyota, Lexus, and Honda, before retiring in 2014 to finish that first book. That book is about the tragic 1964 race that wa…

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Video Blind Ranking | Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age 54:56

6M ago54:56

54:56

This was a fun one to make! This week the Heathens do a blind ranking video game challenge. The only rule is that both members have to agree on the final ranking. Matt forgets how to speak, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco tries to usurp. Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Celeste, COD: WaW, It Takes Two, Apex Legends, Halo…

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