Scaffidiology

Why are there so many different versions of the same animal? And how did evolution shape the incredible diversity of life on Earth? On this week's Scaffidiology Podcast, Steve Scaffidi sits down with Dr. Tony Gamble, professor of biology at Marquette University, for a fascinating conversation about evolutionary biology. From dinosaurs and Darwin to the ongoing pace of evolution, Dr. Gamble explain...

This week on The Scaffidiology Podcast, the tables are turned. For the first time, Steve Scaffidi leaves the interviewer’s chair and becomes the guest as ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf takes listeners through the remarkable personal and professional journey that shaped one of Wisconsin’s most recognizable voices. From growing up in southeastern Wisconsin and attending UW-Milwaukee to career stops in...

The latest episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast goes full breakbeat and turntablism with Greg Marshall — Emmy-winning storyteller, branding expert, performer, and creative force. Marshall joins Steve Scaffidi for a fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the unlikely ways hip hop culture has influenced his personal and professional life. A father o...

This week on The Scaffidiology Podcast, Steve Scaffidi goes deep into the legal and political issues shaping the country with two of Milwaukee’s most respected legal minds: former U.S. Attorney James Santelle and attorney Matt O’Neill. From the current state of the U.S. Department of Justice to recent efforts challenging long-standing Supreme Court precedents, the conversation covers some of the m...

On this episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast, Steve Scaffidi is joined by Colleston Morgan, Executive Director of City Forward Collective, and Dr. Howard Fuller, Marquette University Professor Emeritus and former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent, for a critical conversation about the future of education in Milwaukee. Focusing on Milwaukee’s north side and a recent CFC report, the discussion...

Ever wonder where the 26 letters of the alphabet came from — or how English became the world’s lingua franca? Linguist and author Danny Bate joins Steve Scaffidi on The Scaffidiology Podcast for a fascinating, history-filled conversation about language and the building blocks of how we communicate. Bate, author of Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them, explores how the alphab...

Travel expert Rose Gray returns to The Scaffidiology Podcast to talk all things travel with Steve Scaffidi, including an exciting new chapter in the growing partnership between WTMJ and Fox World Travel. The latest announcement? Julia Fello, host of Wisconsin’s Afternoon News, is joining the lineup of WTMJ personalities leading listener trips with the new “British Crown Experience” — a journey exp...

In the third episode of “A Matter of Faith,” a special series from The Scaffidiology Podcast, host Steve Scaffidi sits down with Pastor Temo Rios, lead pastor at Urban Poiema Church in West Allis, Wisconsin. Serving a largely Hispanic/Latino congregation, Pastor Rios shares how he helps his community navigate complex and often personal issues — including immigration, identity, and the connection b...

Dr. Ryan Martin — better known as “The Anger Professor” — joins Steve Scaffidi for a thoughtful and timely conversation on the latest episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast. A best-selling author, podcaster, and nationally recognized expert on emotional wellness and anger management, Martin is the author of Emotion Hacks: 50 Ways to Feel Better Fast, Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positiv...

On the latest edition of Scaffidiology, Steve Scaffidi heads — almost literally — to the hallowed ground of Lambeau Field. Corey Behnke, co-founder of Cheesehead TV, joins Scaffidi from his backyard just across Lombardi Avenue from Lambeau, for a conversation that blends football fandom with cutting-edge media innovation. Best known for Cheesehead TV, Packers Transplants, and the Carry the G cream...

In the second episode of “A Matter of Faith,” a special series from The Scaffidiology Podcast, host Steve Scaffidi sits down with Rabbi Jacob Herber, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Beth El in Norfolk, Virginia, for a wide-ranging and timely conversation on faith, politics, and moral leadership.

In the first episode of a new Scaffidiology Podcast series titled “A Matter of Faith,” host Steve Scaffidi sits down with retired Episcopal priest Kevin Carroll for a thoughtful conversation on the intersection of faith and politics in the United States. As religion continues to influence how many Americans view political issues — and how they vote — the role of faith leaders has increasingly come...

On-air host and producer Alex Strouf is one of the fastest-rising voices at ESPN Milwaukee and Good Karma Brands, and he joins Steve Scaffidi for a lively, thoughtful episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast. Raised in Green Bay, Strouf breaks down the Packers with passion and insight, blending deep sports knowledge with an infectious broadcasting style that keeps listeners leaning in. He also opens u...

Singer, songwriter, actor, and radio host Steve March-Tormé joins Steve Scaffidi for a wide-ranging and entertaining episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast. The son of legendary jazz vocalist Mel Tormé, March-Tormé reflects on growing up surrounded by music, carving out his own creative path, and balancing life on stage with life behind the microphone at 91.1 The Avenue in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley. Fr...

Ever wonder what it’s really like to join a WTMJ/Fox World Travel Listener Trip? Host Steve Scaffidi sits down with travel expert Rose Gray and longtime listener Dennis Kozel for a fun, behind-the-scenes look at group adventures across the globe. From Africa and Scotland to Sicily and Hawaii, Rose shares what makes these trips special — and why traveling with an expert (and your favorite radio per...

With nearly five decades behind the mic, legendary Milwaukee broadcaster Dick Alpert joins host Steve Scaffidi for a lively episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast. From his years on WTMJ to becoming one of the city’s most recognizable traffic voices, Alpert shares unforgettable stories, classic radio moments, and his take on where the industry is heading. Tune in for a nostalgic, insider’s look at M...

With a remarkable five-decade career behind the mic, Carole Caine joins Steve Scaffidi on the Scaffidiology Podcast to reflect on her trailblazing journey in radio. From unforgettable mornings on-air to flying with the Blue Angels (without passing out!), Carole shares her most memorable moments and the stories that shaped her career. Tune in for an engaging conversation between two radio veterans...

She’s an entrepreneur, speaker, and communication powerhouse. Denise Thomas joins Steve Scaffidi on Scaffidiology to share smart, practical tips for mastering communication in a fast-changing, digital world.

With vaccination rates among Wisconsin children dropping dramatically, Dr. Mary Beth Graham talks with Steve Scaffidi about what’s driving the decline, how the pandemic reshaped trust in medicine, and why the conversation around vaccines matters now more than ever.

Steve Scaffidi is joined by Kate Duffy, the founder of Motherhood for Good — a platform that gives voice to young moms and tackles everything from news and politics to culture and community. After leaving a career in advertising, Duffy turned her outrage over the Uvalde school shooting into action, building a powerful online presence and sparking conversations that matter.

They are two of the best radio journalists in Wisconsin. One cohosts Wisconsin Morning News along with Vince Vitrano, and the other is a news reporter at 620 WTMJ. Erik Bilstad has worked in radio for more than two decades, covering nearly every major news event in his various roles with WTMJ, with his incredible professionalism and the ability to tell a story with his voice. Adam Roberts is one o...

He’s a frequent contributor on 620 WTMJ and an expert on social media and digital technologies. Martin Moore joins the Scaffidiology Podcast to take on the challenge of artificial intelligence and its impact on our social media environment. Are A.I. generated videos, which critics call “AI slop”, ruining the social media experience for most users and creating content designed solely for engagement...

When it comes to the pop culture aspects of ancient humans, much of the conversation revolves around just one of our ancient ancestors, neanderthals. But that branch of human evolution is just one part of a complex story that covers the entire planet over hundreds of thousands of years. On this week's edition of the Scaffidiology Podcast, Steve Scaffidi explores the "The Rise of Humans" with Dr. J...