Scaffidiology

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...

Sarah Pancheri is the President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) which hosts the annual Summerfest celebration along Milwaukee's lakefront, as well as many other events throughout the year at the Henry Maier Festival Park. Pancheri, who took over the reins at Summerfest after Don Smiley retired, sat down with Scaffidiology Podcast Host Steve Scaffidi for a look at her role at MWF an...

He’s not only the owner of one of Milwaukee’s premier steakhouses (Carnevor), but Omar Shaikh is also a principal partner of downtown Milwaukee's 3rd Street Market Hall, which recently was voted one of the best food halls in America. Shaikh joined Steve Scaffidi for a conversation about Milwaukee, his role in the local restaurant scene, and his thoughts on leading by example on the latest edition...

Its four campuses are located in Central Milwaukee and serve more than 2,000 students from K-3 through 8th grade. 91% of its students are black, with 85% coming from economic disadvantaged backgrounds.  Milwaukee College Prep's CEO Al Keith joins Steve Scaffidi for a look at their unique Milwaukee schools achieving high marks in a challenging educational environment. To find out more about Milwauk...

In a recent sports card auction, a rare Victor Wembanyama NBA rookie card sold for more than $500,000.  Since the pandemic in 2020, interest in buying and trading collectible sports cards has been increasing at a blistering pace, with many retailers selling out their shelves as quickly as the new boxes arrive from manufacturers like Panini and Topps.  Scaffidiology podcast host Steve Scaffidi sits...

It's the maiden voyage for ESPN Wisconsin host Alex Strouf and 620 WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi up in The Cheap Seats! They talk about how they'd fix the sports calendar, give their personal Dive Bar must-haves, argue about pizza crust (there's a right side to this debate), and share Opening Day stories.

He's worn a lot of hats in his long career in public service. As Ambassador to Luxembourg, Mayor of Milwaukee, and as a Wisconsin Congressman, Tom Barrett has met a lot of people in his life. In a two-part, wide-ranging conversation with Steve Scaffidi, Barrett details what life was like as a U.S Ambassador, lessons he learned while spending three years in Europe, and how that experience continues...

He's worn a lot of hats in his long career in public service. As Ambassador to Luxembourg, Mayor of Milwaukee, and as a Wisconsin Congressman, Tom Barrett has met a lot of people in his life. In a two-part, wide-ranging conversation with Steve Scaffidi, Barrett details what life was like as a U.S Ambassador, lessons he learned while spending three years in Europe, and how that experience continues...

He’s a Wisconsin guy with a love of weather forecasting and just talking about the weather, a perfect recipe for an extended conversation with Steve Scaffidi on the Scaffidiology Podcast. With over 20 years of experience in weather forecasting across the state, and a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Brian Niznansky combines great scientific acumen with his ability to communicate...

Writer James Wigderson is well known in Wisconsin as a voice of conservatism and common sense when it comes to politics. He’s also a regular contributor to the Political Power Hour on Newsradio 620WTMJ, which airs weekdays, from 9 – 10 a.m. His twice-weekly newsletter, Wigderson Library and Pub, is a reader-supported publication which offers James unique takes on everything from culture to politic...

Gary D'Amato has covered the golf world for more than 4 decades. His work has appeared in every major golf publication, as he's reported on dozens of major golf tournaments around the world. He was inducted into the WSGA Hall of Fame in 2017 and his work has been recognized by the Golf Writers of America, which he currently serves as President. D'Amato sat down with Scaffidiology Podcast host Stev...

Wisconsin resident Gavin Scudella had been sick for a long time and was facing a challenging health future as he received weekly dialysis and waited to receive a donor kidney. Kelly Haefs, his next- door neighbor and friend, made the decision to participate in the National Kidney Exchange, a decision which would change Gavin's story by allowing him to receive a voucher for a donated kidney, one mo...

Local musicians Isaac Marquardt and Connor Erickson make up part of the Milwaukee band Barely Civil. Their album, "I'd Say I'm Not Fine", was recently chosen by Piet Levy of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as Milwaukee's 2024 Album of the Year. 'Barely Civil has made the finest Milwaukee album of the year, and one of the finest albums to come from anywhere in 2024', Levy wrote in his recent story o...