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You Need To Listen: Episode 14 - Chasing Fulfillment
Just prior to winning The Open Championship in Ireland, professional Golfer Scottie Scheffler surprised a group of reporters with a lengthy, heartfelt answer about fulfillment and the point of being the best at what he does. He's repeatedly said that faith and family are his top priorities and golf comes in third. What does fulfillment actually mean and how does it change as we mature? Does professional success impact your personal satisfaction and happiness in life? Should it? Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi explore the connections between our work, our families, and our lives on this week's edition of You...
2025-07-24
24 min
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Donald Trump is Not a Giver
Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama of treason over the 2020 election—Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey aren’t buying it, calling it another deflection from the ongoing Epstein files controversy. Also in this episode: 🏫 Wisconsin school funding—is relying on property taxes holding the state back? 🎥 A viral Jubilee YouTube debate puts journalist Mehdi Hasan face-to-face with fascists—Steve and Kristin ask: is fascism a belief or a warning sign? 🍔 The Brewers snap their 11-game streak—meaning no free George Webb burgers for anyone 🍁 Canada protests U.S. liquor tariffs—and American distillers might soon feel the hangover 💸 Dr. Margaret Hughes-Morgan (Marquette) breaks down why...
2025-07-23
1h 00
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Hunter Biden Goes Off the Rails
The Brewers are one win away from free George Webb’s burgers—but Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey aren’t just talking baseball. They’re diving deep into the political heat of the day: 🗺️ Early redistricting battles are brewing—Republicans want it now, Democrats like Beto O’Rourke want to fight back hard. But with gerrymandering from both sides, Steve and Kristin ask: Is democracy even real anymore? 🎙️ Hunter Biden lashes out at Democrats and George Clooney in a fiery podcast—what does this say about the fractured party post-Biden? Also in this episode: 🛑 Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly recesses Congress—guess why. 📁 Trump releases s...
2025-07-22
1h 04
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Trump's Redskins Demands Are a Distraction
Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are joined by WISN’s Matt Smith to break down the latest shakeups in the Wisconsin governor’s race—starting with new Republican contender Bill Berrien. Hear exclusive clips from Berrien’s UpFront interview on Donald Trump and the state of the GOP. Also in this episode: 📍Could Green Bay host another NFL Draft? Matt shares insights from Visit Green Bay 🎂 One year since President Biden dropped out—what could’ve changed the 2024 race? ⚾ Trump demands the Guardians and Commanders return to their old names—Steve and Kristin say it’s just a distraction from the Epstein files 🎧 A ta...
2025-07-21
1h 01
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
RFK Jr Wants to Run for President...Again
Kristin Brey returns from a long weekend, just in time to jump back into the fire with Steve Scaffidi. First up: the unrelenting demand for the release of the Epstein files—and why it won’t go away. Also in this episode: 📺 Steve and Kristin debate the Senate vote to defund NPR and PBS, and whether they could live without public media. 👷♀️ Former Wauwatosa Mayor Jill Didier joins in-studio to preview the “Build Like a Girl” event encouraging young women to enter the trades 🏛️ Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s potential run for president...again. Plus: ❓Ask Us Anything: Gun laws, Ron Johnson, "Booyah", lawn c...
2025-07-16
1h 04
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Donald Trump is the Dog that Keeps Catching the Car
Steve Scaffidi is joined by political writer James Wigderson to explore how Senator Ron Johnson has strayed from his small-government roots and Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s online outbursts. Then: 📰 Christian Schneider joins to talk Trump, the Epstein files, what Christian learned from watching every episode of SNL and more. And Ripped from the Headlines: ⚖️ Wisconsin Justice Rebecca Bradley’s empty campaign war chest 💰 Trump's tariffs and their impact on Wisconsin 🏛️ Supreme Court lets Trump dismantle the Department of Education ⛽ Steve weighs in on the Oak Creek Buc-ee’s controversy
2025-07-15
1h 02
You Need To Listen
You Need To Listen: Episode 13 - Hittiing The Paywall
A new Pew Research survey https://www.deseret.com/business/2025/07/07/americans-wont-pay-for-news/ says only 1% of people will pay for a news service that requires a payment up front. Is this creating a news and information desert or are people finding other ways to get their “news”? Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi take on the real question on this week’s edition of the You Need to Listen Podcast. Are news consumers turning off legacy media and turning on to alternative news sources? Brey and Scaffidi are the hosts of Point Taken, which airs 10-12, Monday to Friday on 620WTMJ.
2025-07-10
27 min
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Governor Evers Speaks On Budget and 2026.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joins Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey to kick off the show with a candid conversation on the newly signed state budget, criticism from the left, and whether he’s eyeing a third term (hint: he's not ruling it out). Also in this episode: ⚛️ UW-Madison professor Paul Wilson on nuclear power and Wisconsin’s energy future 👞 TSA finally ends the shoe-removal rule (for real this time) 🙏 Churches can now endorse political candidates—Steve and Kristin debate what it means ❓Ask Us Anything Wednesday returns with airport gripes, grocery store closures, and whether Kristin would ever run for office
2025-07-09
1h 04
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Wisconsin's Budget Signed Over Night, As For The Federal Budget...
On today’s show, Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey cover a packed and powerful news day across Wisconsin and beyond. 🕊️ The show opens with the latest on the Shorewood police shooting—WTMJ’s Mike Spaulding joins with breaking details, and the hosts reflect on the toll of gun violence. 📝 Just hours after Governor Evers signed the state budget in the middle of the night, Steve and Kristin ask: What’s actually in it? Is it a win? And what’s next as Congress battles over Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”? 📞 Nick Matuszewski from Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort calls in to talk about why gun violence is s...
2025-07-03
1h 02
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Wisconsin's Abortion Ban is Lifted...Sort Of
BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court just struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban, and Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are here with instant reaction. What does the ruling mean for reproductive rights across the state—and what’s next for the 20-week limit still on the books? Will the legislature act? This landmark decision has major implications for Wisconsin politics, and we break it all down. Also in this episode: 💰 Donald Trump is likely to meet with undecided Republicans on his "Big Beautiful Bill" 🎤 A sharp and hilarious takedown from comedian Trae Crowder 🧠 Yuval Noah Harari on the erosion of trust in instit...
2025-07-02
48 min
You Need To Listen
You Need To Listen: Episode 12 - Life After Trump
On this week’s episode of the You Need to Listen Podcast, Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi go back to the future and a look at a political world without Donald Trump in it. Who will step up for Republicans and where will their party go next? It’s the You Need to Listen Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts, or at WTMJ.com. Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey are also the cohosts of Point Taken, which airs Monday to Friday on 620WTMJ, from 10 a.m. to Noon.
2025-06-26
25 min
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
SCOTUS Rulings and Everything Steve Missed in Politics
That's right, Steve Scaffidi is back on Point Taken with Kristin Brey! They spend the first hour with former Milwaukee County Judge mary Kuhnmuench and former U.S. Attorney James Satelle to look at the latest Supreme Court rulings and the scathing dissents. PLUS: Ask Us Anything and a Scottish Recap!
2025-06-25
1h 05
Scaffidiology
Ep. 56: Sarah Pancheri on Her Big Gig with Summerfest
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 and the bright future ahead for this incredible "1 of 1" summer event which runs for three consecutive weekends beginning on June 19th. Scaffidi is also the co-host of Point Taken, which airs weekdays on 620 WTMJ, from 10...
2025-06-18
22 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 55: Omar Shaikh on MKE, food and more.
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 of the Scaffidiology Podcast Steve Scaffidi is also the co-host of Point Taken, with Kristen Brey, which airs 10-12 on 620 WTMJ.
2025-06-10
20 min
You Need To Listen
You Need To Listen: Episode 10 - Does Reality TV Make Us Dumber?
An estimated 80% of US television viewers watch Reality TV shows, with 65% of us engaging with these shows online. What’s the impact of this viewership on our culture and on our understanding of what is, and more significantly, what isn’t important in our daily lives? You Need to Listen’s Kristen Brey and Steve Scaffidi explore the underbelly of Reality TV, from our incessant desire to see the worst of human behavior to our absolute fascination with the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”. Exploding the myths, and the popularity, of Reality TV on Episode 10 of You Need to Listen! ...
2025-05-29
24 min
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Steve Scaffidi in Space
Steve Scaffidi takes things solo in the first half hour roasting the recent exploits of Elon Musk, but he actually said something smart recently. Plus it's a special day for fast food and Kristin Brey joins back in for Ask Us Anything!
2025-05-28
48 min
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Steve Goes Woke
Well, sort of. Steve and Kristin reflect on George Floyd's murder, 5 years later and as always on Friday's show, they debate with political strategists Bill McCoshen and Joe Zepecki on Trump's big beautiful bill. PLUS: Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by WaterStone Bank featuring Franklin Police Officer Matt Jankowski
2025-05-23
1h 04
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
A Big, Less Than Beautiful Day For A Bill
As the bill goes through Congress, Steve and Kristin the cuts to Medicaid may hit hard for a lot of Americans. PLUS: Sesame Street gets a new home and already a challenger for the next Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The show caps off with Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service presented by Waterstone Bank, featuring Milwaukee Police Detective Dennis McKnight.
2025-05-20
1h 02
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Democrats Want No Part in Trump's Bill
That's what Gwen Moore told WISN's Matt Smith who joins Steve and Kristin in their weekly first hour segment. We also catch up with Dave Spano for the lates on the markets in the U.S. and abroad. PLUS: Steve Scaffidi's Salute to Service with Waukesha Police Officer Dan Riess
2025-05-19
1h 05
You Need To Listen
You Need To Listen: Episode 9 - Meet Your New Friend...It's an A.I. Chatbot?
Recent studies show that Americans have fewer close friends than they used to, and many psychologists correlate that decline to growing concerns over mental health and physical well -being. META CEO Mark Zuckerberg has an idea on how to fix that problem, and it's designed to make it easier for people to establish friend relationships using artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg told podcaster Dwarkesh Patel recently, "As the personalization loop kicks in and the AI starts to get to know you better and better, that will just be really compelling." But who should regulate and administer the rise of platforms and technology...
2025-05-15
27 min
You Need To Listen
You Need To Listen: Episode 8 - Parsing The Pope
In Episode 8 of the You Need to Listen Podcast, Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi explore their own journeys of faith and the opportunities and challenges ahead for Catholics after the passing of Pope Francis. What legacy does Pope Francis leave to members of his faith? Do Catholics move forward with a more inclusive and accepting doctrine, or does his passing signal a return to the more conservative traditions of the church? With 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, and 53 million in the United States, it is still one of the largest faith groups in the world. Join the conversation as Kristin and Steve...
2025-05-01
25 min
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Grading Trump's First 100 Days
WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey began the show by discussing U.S. President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office in his second term which was marked on this day and opened the talk and text line for listeners to give their letter grade for his term so far. -Steve and Kristin reacted to some texts regarding their question As a result of Trump’s tariffs, Amazon introduced a feature that showed how much they affected prices on their website. A clip from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responding to this criticism. Fusion Voting could be introduced in W...
2025-04-29
1h 05
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Tax Cuts Over Tea - 4/28/25
WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined in-studio by WISN Channel 12 political reporter Matt Smith, and they began by discussing the detainment of Milwaukee County judge Hannah Dugan for obstruction of justice. A clip from attorney Dan Adams was played from Smith’s show UpFront was played for the legal perspective of the detainment; they all discussed. -A clip from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, also from UpFront, was played about his thoughts on the ICE raids like those at the Milwaukee County Courthouse as it pertained to Judge Dugan’s arrest. They talked about his thoughts and the poli...
2025-04-28
1h 04
Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristin Brey
Green and Golden
WTMJ host Steve Scaffidi was broadcasting remotely from Green Bay for the NFL Draft and co-host Kristin Brey was joined in-studio by Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and Republican strategist Bill McCoshen. They talked a little about what the draft meant for Wisconsin. They also talked about the recent breaking news of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan getting arrested by the FBI. -They next discussed Russia’s latest intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and U.S. President Donald Trump’s response. -They briefly discussed Trump softening his tone on tariffs on China and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. -Moving on t...
2025-04-25
1h 01
Scaffidiology
Ep. 54: Leading the Way on Education with Al Keith
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 Milwaukee College Prep, go to MKEprep.com. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of Point Taken, along with Kristin Brey, which airs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. weekdays on 620 WTMJ.
2025-04-25
15 min
You Need To Listen
You Need To Listen: Episode 7 - The Rise of OnlyFans
Onlyfans is a subscription-based, social media platform primarily known for its user-provided content. 98% of the content on the site is sexually explicit, with 305 million subscribers across the globe. On this week's episode of the You Need to Listen Podcast, Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi look at the changing landscape of social media, and public perceptions and acceptance around Onlyfans sexual content, and its link to the pornography industry. From sex workers to selling sexual content for money, YNTL takes on the rise and the power of Onlyfans, its role in social media, and its impact on our culture. Kristin Brey...
2025-04-17
21 min
Spanning The State
New Show: Point Taken w/ Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi
NEW SHOW! WTMJ hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey introduce themselves and their new show Point Taken 10:16 – Their first start by talking about U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration refusing to release a man from Maryland who was sent to a prison in El Salvador despite protests from the man’s family and U.S. courts. They play audio from ABC Radio and discuss. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley held a town hall recently where his constituents vented their concern about the Maryland Man. Audio from the town hall was played and Kristin and Steve discussed. Trump, Mahr and Kid...
2025-04-16
51 min
Spanning The State
Reactions to Trump's Tariffs, Buying Elections and What Will Billionaires Do Now?
Today on Spanning the State with Kristn Brey and guest co-host Steve Scaffidi they are joined by Executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Nick Ramos to talk about the outcome of Wisconsinites and the Supreme Court Election this past Tuesday. They discuss Wisconsinites standing up to being “bought” by billionaires for their vote, Ramos’ thoughts on the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, what this means for campaign finance laws and the difference between 2015 and now, and what citizens can do now to reform campaign finances. Then Kristin and Steve discuss the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff...
2025-04-04
30 min
Spanning The State
"Liberation Day" a Controversial US Tariffs Plan, Tax Incentives for WI Filmmakers and Bye Bye TikTok 2.0?
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is joined by guest co-host Steve Scaffidi. They speak Canadian Economist Todd Hirsch further discuss President Donald Trump enacting his tariff plan. Hirsch explains if there is a better way to have executed Trump’s “Liberation Day” where it benefits our economy, and how this now affects the United States standing in the international community. Then Wisconsin Filmmakers Suzanne Jurva and Nathan Deming join Kristin and Steve to talk about new updates for Action! Wisconsin. Action Wisconsin is a statewide coalition of filmmakers and producers who advocate to bring back tax incentives for film p...
2025-04-03
33 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 53: Baseball Cards Aren't for Your Spokes Anymore!
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 down with Jared Uhan, the owner of BrewTown Trading Company (Home | Brew Town Trading Co., LLC) in Greenfield, Wisconsin for an in-depth look at the world of sports card collecting. From the thrill of pulling a 1 of 1 in a pack...
2025-04-02
16 min
Scaffidiology
You Eat Her Crust, She Eats Your Pickles: The Cheap Seats - Ep. 1
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.
2025-03-28
31 min
Spanning The State
Musk's Financial Incentives & Wisconsin Elections, the Legality of Interfering with Elections and The Political Power HALF Hour with Steve Scaffidi
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan are fired up about Elon Musk and his relentless involvement in Wisconsin’s Spring Primary Supreme Court Race. Last night Musk announced in a now deleted tweet that he would be giving out $1 Million dollars at a rally this weekend for voters. Kristin and Brian discuss why they believe this is morally corrupt, and what this says about Schimel as a candidate. Kristin and Brian continue the conversation with Staff Attorney with the State Democracy Research Initiative at the University of Wisconsin Law School Bryna Godar to further discuss the le...
2025-03-28
31 min
Spanning The State
Lonliness Epidemic, Migration to Wisconsin, You Need to Listen and Tournament Trivia
Migration to Wisconsin has reached its highest level in the last two decades. However, the uptick hasn't come from citizens from other states but from other countries. Kristin and Steve share their thoughts on this new record and how it may change now based on the crackdown on immigration. They also compare this to the dwindling number of people not having children. Then Kristin and Steve discuss the growing loneliness epidemic sweeping younger generations and across the country. However, according to a survey by The Pulse states on the Northern half of the country are don't suffer as much from...
2025-03-21
25 min
Spanning The State
Buc-ee's Oak Creek Controversy, Limiting Presidential Powers and the Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Race Continues
Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey is joined by guest co-host Steve Scaffidi. Steve shares his expertise as the former mayor of Oak Creek with Kristin to explain the controversy surrounding the potential opening of the chain gas station Buc-ee's. They also discuss the obsession with gas stations and if being a creature of habit is a good or bad thing. Then on the Political Power HALF Hour with Steve Scaffidi, Steve and Kristin Brey chat about looming supreme court decisions to limit presidential powers as the Trump Administration has tested the limits during his second term. They discuss...
2025-03-21
31 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 52: Mayor to Mayor with Tom Barrett, Part 2
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 to shape his view of American politics. In Part Two, Barrett details his perceptions of the current political environment from the perspective of a lifelong Democrat, and what lies ahead for...
2025-03-21
16 min
You Need To Listen
You Need To Listen: Episode 5- Is All Politics Personal?
Is all politics personal? The phrase has its origins in the feminist and civil rights movements of the late 1960's, connecting personal experience with societal and political agendas. In today's hyper-partisan and incredibly polarized political environment, how much weight do political policies and parties have on the daily lives of all of us? Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi take on the challenge of sorting out the complexities of politics - and the personal - on Episode 5 of the You Need to Listen Podcast. Kristin Brey is the host of Spanning the State, 1 -3 p.m., Monday through Friday on Newsradio 620...
2025-03-20
25 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 51: Mayor to Mayor with Tom Barrett, Pt. 1
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 to shape his view of American politics. In Part Two, Barrett details his perceptions of the current political environment from the perspective of a lifelong Democrat, and what lies ahead for...
2025-03-14
15 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 50 Scaffidiology: Riding the Storm with TMJ4 Meteorologist Brian Niznansky
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 what’s happening in Southeast Wisconsin weather, every night on TMJ4 in Milwaukee. Scaffidi, whose father Dominic was a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, sat down for a lively conversation about all things weather, and why Nizn...
2025-03-07
21 min
You Need To Listen
You Need To Listen: Episode 4- Are All Billionaires Bad?
There are currently about 750 Billionaires in the U.S., with 10 working in the new Trump administration. One of those ten is Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, who is currently overseeing the office of D.O.G.E., Department of Government Efficiency. On Episode 4 of the You Need to Listen Podcast, Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi take on the subject of wealth, power and influence, and what responsibilities or obligations the richest among us have. Kristin offers up a “wealth tax” proposal that Steve finds “just a little bit crazy”. With their usual razor sharp wit and a ready su...
2025-03-06
27 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 49: Traveling the world with … James Wigderson?
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 politics. Wigderson is also a big fan of travel, and he sat down with Steve Scaffidi for a fascinating look at what he, and his lovely wife Doreen, learned from their many trips around Europe and the country.
2025-02-21
15 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 48: A Good Walk, Not Spoiled
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 Steve Scaffidi for a conversation about his amazing career, his experiences covering the best golfers in the world, and why he loves golf so much. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the P...
2025-02-11
19 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 46: MKE's Album of the Year Winners Barely Civil
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 on 20 of Milwaukee's favorite bands. Marquardt and Erickson sat down with Scaffidiology Podcast host Steve Scaffidi for a ride through the life and sounds of local musicians, who found themselves recently...
2025-01-10
16 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 45: Milwaukee and the Mob
Veteran Milwaukee Journal Sentinel journalist Mary Spicuzza joins Scaffidiology Podcast host Steve Scaffidi for a look back at a story that made newspaper headlines in Milwaukee in 1978. August Palmisano, Spicuzza’s cousin, was killed by a car bombing on June 30, 1978, a case that remains unsolved to this day. Spicuzza details the open questions in the case and possible connections to the Milwaukee mob bosses and the Mafia. Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620WTMJ, Monday to Friday, 9 - 10 a.m.
2024-12-27
19 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 44: The 12 Scams of Christmas
AARP's Director of Communications Jim Flaherty sits down with Scaffidilogy Podcast Host Steve Scaffidi for a primer on how to avoid the scammers during the holidays. Porch pirates, gift card fraud, and other scams are unfortunately part of our holiday reality, and we'll walk you through how YOU can avoid them. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, heard Monday through Friday from 9-10 a.m.
2024-12-20
15 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 43: Spend the Holidays with Steve and Carole!
America’s favorite co-host, Carole Caine, joins the Scaffidiology Podcast for a look at Thanksgivings past, and how she celebrates Steve Scaffidi’s favorite holiday. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9–10 a.m.
2024-11-22
22 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 42: Are We Less Financially Literate? with Martin Moore
It’s the generational divide. Political Power Hour host Steve Scaffidi is joined by Martin Moore, a content creator for Koss Corporation, former frequent guest on Steve’s old show and current weekly guest on The Upswing with Jeff SHerman. They discuss issues regarding teaching financial literacy, the affordability of housing, social security and the overall uncertainty of one’s own financial future.
2024-11-15
12 min
Scaffidiology
Ep 41: Get Ready for Deer Season!
Hunters are set to take to the woods across Wisconsin in late November for the annual gun deer hunt, and Journal Sentinel Outdoors editor Paul Smith joins Steve Scaffidi for a conversation about one of the state’s best traditions. For the first time starting this yar, Wisconsin deer hunters can use air rifles which have no recoil and, more importantly, quiet. This year's deer population, according to Smith, is expected to be better than last year due to the recovery period last year after the harsh winter of '22 to '23. Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD is still a ri...
2024-11-08
17 min
The Cripescast Podcast
Episode 220 - Cripescast Live: Election Q&A 2
Live from the Vivarium in Milwaukee, the Cripescast is back with another installment of election discussions and fan questions. This time around, Charlie is joined by Dan Shafer, Political Editor at Civic Media and founder of The Recombobulation Area political column, and Steve Scaffidi, host of WTMJ’s The Steve Scaffidi show and former mayor of Oak Creek. With November 5th less than a week away, many people still have questions about the issues at stake in this election. Luckily, Dan and Steve are here to help break it down. They guide our listeners through an insightful discussion and an...
2024-11-02
1h 11
Scaffidiology
Ep. 40: The Rush Tribute Project
Rush Tribute Project (RTP) members Sean Jones, Bill Heck and Thomas Slawnik sit down with Scaffidiology podcast host Steve Scaffidi for a look at their 20-year career playing the music of Rush. Combining vintage instruments and a state-of-the-art light show, RTP recreates the live concert experience of one of one of the most significant and top-selling rock bands of all time. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m.
2024-10-25
24 min
30 Screams or Less Podcast
TSOL084 - Terrifier 3
In this episode of the 30 Screams or Less podcast we review 'Terrifier 3', written and directed by Damien Leone, starring Lauren LaVera (Sienna Shaw), David Howard Thornton (Art The Clown), Antonella Rose (Gabbie), Elliott Fullam (Jonathan Shaw), and Samantha Scaffidi (Victoria Heyes). The plot is, Art the Clown is set to unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.
2024-10-21
42 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 39: Readying Up for the AI World with Pat Miller
Pat Miller, founder of the Small Business Owners Community, joined Steve Scaffidi for a conversation on the impact of artificial intelligence (A.I.) on the small business community and how it could soon change all of our lives. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, and the Decision Wisconsin Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts or at wtmj.com.
2024-10-18
20 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 38 - The Life and Times of ESPN's Jen Lada
You can see her great work every Saturday of the college football season on ESPN's College Gameday, and listen to her Monday through Friday, 7-9 a.m. on the Jen, Gabe and Chewy Show on ESPN 94.5 in Milwaukee, but that's just part of what makes Jen Lada so good at what she does. With a resume built on her significant experiences as a sports reporter, radio host, and an award-winning journalist for ESPN, Lada has built a career on telling the stories that shape our national conversation on sports, our culture and our country. Lada sat down with Steve Scaffidi...
2024-10-11
16 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 37: Family, Food and Wine! with Mike and Angela Engel
Andrew, Nick, Frank and Bobby, the Engel’s unique Pastiche Bistro and Wine Bar combines their love of food with an appreciation of family, with a mix of French, Spanish, Italian and American dishes. The Engels sat down with Steve Scaffidi for a lively conversation about their restaurant with family as a centerpiece of their business model. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9–10 a.m.
2024-10-04
19 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 36 - The Rise of Golf Merchandising with Swag Golf
Golf has always been a popular sport, but golf merchandising has also seen a meteoric rise in consumer interest and sales. Swag Golf, launched in 2018 by four friends in Northbrook, Illinois, now employs 150 people nationwide, and is currently building a new 30,000 square foot headquarters. Chief Operating Officer Scott Weber, along with founder Nick Venson, have created an innovative and unique company built around products like putters and headcovers, often using design options including skulls, playing cards, and pop culture themes. Venson described what Swag Golf is all about. “I knew we were making cool products, but sometimes the chase of th...
2024-09-27
14 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 35: The Toll Facing Midwestern Farmers with Brian Reisinger
Author Brian Reisinger shares his family's story of struggling to survive as a small midwestern farmer and documents the challenges facing them as they deal with economic and environmental concerns along with a growing mental health crisis. The Associated Press called Land Rich, Cash Poor, an "anthem to the family farm in America." Reisinger is also the President of Platform Communications. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m.
2024-09-20
21 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 33: Cruising with Avalon Waterway's Mihai Dimofti
Ever wonder what it would be like to live on a ship for most of your life What goes into keeping travelers happy on a cruise ship touring the rivers of Europe? On a recent trip to Germany, Steve Scaffidi sat down with Avalon Waterway’s Cruise Director Mihai Dimofti for a lively conversation about life on a cruise ship and what it really means to be a cruise director. If you’ve never experienced what it’s like to be on a river or ocean cruise, this is a great listen! Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Politi...
2024-09-06
21 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 32: The Life of a Retired Pilot with Yvan Giralte
What does it take to pilot an airplane carrying more than 300 passengers around the globe? Is there really such a thing as the "mile-high club"? Steve Scaffidi and retired airline pilot Yvan Giralte discuss the life of an airline pilot and the realities and myths of flying for a living. Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m.
2024-08-30
22 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 31: Supper Club Traditions with Ishnala's Bob Prosser
What does the owner of one of the most popular supper clubs in the State of Wisconsin think makes for the best supper club experience? Bob Prosser has owned the Ishnala Supper Club since 1993 but started his career in the restaurant business back in 1973, as a sixteen- year- old busboy at a Hoffman House restaurant in Wausau. His journey in the industry is an incredible story and he sat down with Steve Scaffidi to share it on the Scaffidiology Podcast.
2024-08-23
21 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 30: Important Treatment for Military Vets and First Responders
It's a first-of-its-kind treatment for traumatic brain injury patients and specifically designed for military veterans and first responders. Dr. Shekar Kurpad and Dr. Michael McCrea joined Steve Scaffidi for a conversation about the latest treatments available for patients impacted by TBI, or traumatic brain injury. TBI patient Collin Crawford, who has participated in the BRAVE program, also discussed his experience with the groundbreaking new program at Froedtert. Steve Scaffidi, is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m.
2024-08-16
22 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 29: Meet the Beer Pope!
When in Germany, talk to the Beer Pope! Steve Scaffidi, host of the Scaffidiology Podcast, did just that on a recent trip to Germany. Scaffidi sat down with the "Beer Pope" Conrad Seidl, who has authored more than 25 books on the history of beer, and discussed the different styles of beer in Europe, and Seidl also showed off some of his Wisconsin beer knowledge as well. Steve is the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m.
2024-08-09
20 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 28 : James Patterson on Writing and... Golf?
His latest book titled, “Tiger, Tiger: His Life as it’s never been told before” hits bookstores this week and Steve Scaffidi talked with author James Patterson for a fun conversation on golf’s most iconic figure, Patterson’s prolific career as a writer of both fiction and nonfiction, and what it’s like to play golf with former President Donald Trump. And spoiler alert, the former president is pretty good. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, heard Monday through Friday, 9–10 a.m.
2024-08-02
12 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 27: Is There Life After Music Radio?
After 40 plus years on the radio, what is on the mind – and playlist - of Steve Palec? How will new technologies impact the music and entertainment industry? Radio host and author Steve Palec sat down with Steve Scaffidi for a lively discussion on life after his popular Sunday morning music show ended a few years ago. What’s he been up to? Scaffidi and Palec get into it on the Scaffidiology Podcast. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour, heard Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m. on 62 0WTMJ.
2024-07-26
23 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 26: An Amazing Conversation with Bizzy Smith and Sunny Pulver Part 2
What’s it like to compete on a television reality show with a chance to win $1 million? How do professional firefighters Bizzy Smith and Sunny Pulver feel about their time as contestants on The Amazing Race? Steve Scaffidi sat down with the two Wisconsin firefighters for a two-part podcast on their Amazing Race experience and their desire to do it all again. The uncensored and unplugged sit down with two amazing women continues on this week’s edition of the Scaffidiology podcast. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9–10 a.m.
2024-07-19
20 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 25: An Amazing Conversation with Bizzy Smith and Sunny Pulver Part 1
What’s it like to compete on a television reality show with a chance to win $1 million? How do professional firefighters Bizzy Smith and Sunny Pulver feel about their time as contestants on The Amazing Race? Steve Scaffidi sat down with the two Wisconsin firefighters for a two-part podcast on their Amazing Race experience and their desire to do it all again. An uncensored and unplugged sit down with two amazing women on this week’s edition of the Scaffidiology podcast. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9–10 a.m.
2024-07-12
18 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 24: Carole Caine Returns!
What’s radio legend Carole Caine been up to, and should she ever attempt to do her own landscaping? Scaffidiology Podcast Host Steve Scaffidi sat down with America’s favorite co-host Carole Caine for a laugh-filled update on her life after radio. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9– 0 a.m.
2024-07-05
22 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 23: Meet the New Guys at WTMJ
What goes into putting together a new daily radio show on 620 WTMJ? What do they love about radio, and what are they, let’s say, a little less than enthusiastic about? They’re two of the newest voices here at WTMJ: Brian Noonan and Jeff Sherman. Well, Brian was the host of WTMJ Nights, so technically not new, but they are both hosting their own weekday shows on 620 WTMJ, and Steve Scaffidi sat down with both of them to find out what makes them tick and why they do what they do. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Poli...
2024-06-28
23 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 22: Painting the Picture with Artist and Photojournalist Mike De Sisti
One of the best at capturing the sights and sounds of Milwaukee, artist and photojournalist Mike De Sisti sat down with Steve Scaffidi for an entertaining look at the life of a photographer and artist, whose use of technology in a variety of different mediums is getting attention beyond just the readers of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour, Monday through Friday on 620 WTMJ, 9–10 a.m.
2024-06-21
26 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 21: Traveling the World with Rose Gray
What are the most important travel tips to know BEFORE you get on that plane? Has Rose Gray really been to all the continents on the planet? What’s the one place she hasn’t been to? Steve Scaffidi sat down with Fox World Travel’s Rose Gray for an all-encompassing look at the world of travel from the perspective of a seasoned traveler and host of the Fox World Travel Show on 620WTMJ. Gray shares some of her secrets of travel as well as her stories from the road in the latest edition of the Scaffidiology Podcast. Steve Scaffidi is als...
2024-06-14
21 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 20: Who Let the Watchdog Out?
What does it mean to be a member of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s watchdog team? How does a local reporter seemingly get the stories before everybody else does? Dan Bice has covered politics and more for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for more than three decades. With breaking news as his specialty and a penchant for getting right to the source, Bice is a must read for newspaper aficionados. Scaffidiology Podcast Host Steve Scaffidi sat down with Bice for a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a local watchdog columnist. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Ho...
2024-06-07
25 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 19: Is It Curtains for Wisconsin's State Income Tax?
As state after state eliminates their state income tax, could Wisconsin actually go down that path? Does a state with a tax-generated budget surplus have an obligation to return the taxpayers money? Chris Reader, Executive Vice President at the Institute for Reforming Government, sat down with Scaffidiology Podcast Host Steve Scaffidi for an eye-opening conversation about taxes in Wisconsin. Where do we rank among the fifty states, and how likely is it that Wisconsin follows in the path of states like Alaska, Florida and New Hampshire? Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday...
2024-05-31
21 min
Scaffidiology
Ep.18: From the RNC to Wisconsin's Best Fine Dining with Omar Shaikh - Scaffidiology
What does it take to run the top fine dining restaurant in the State of Wisconsin and the 3rd Street Market Hall, a downtown celebration of Milwaukee’s best cuisine and culture? How does a local businessman view the impact of the RNC on Milwaukee’s hospitality industry? Omar Shaikh, who runs some of the most interesting and unique dining experiences in the City of Milwaukee, sat down with Decision Wisconsin podcast host Steve Scaffidi, for a look into Milwaukee’s restaurant scene and what the summer of 2024 will look like from a business perspective. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the...
2024-05-24
15 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 17: You Bought the Plants; Now What?
What are the do’s and don’ts of summer planting here in Wisconsin? How much is too much water? As one of the busiest local greenhouse operators in the Milwaukee area, Tehan Greenhouse’s Tim Tehan knows his way around what works and doesn’t work when it comes to planting. He talked with WTMJ's Steve Scaffidi, host of the Scaffidiology Podcast, for a primer on all things green and growing. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620WTMJ, Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m.
2024-05-17
15 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 16: Building the Brand with Rick Barrett
It's the newest high-rise on Milwaukee's lakeshore, and a game-changing construction project combining residential, retail, outstanding lake views and even a link to The Hop. Developer Rick Barrett sat down with Scaffidiology Podcast Host Steve Scaffidi for a rousing conversation about the genesis of the Couture project and the difficulties in making one of the tallest buildings in the state a reality. Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour, 9-10 a.m. Monday through Friday on 620 WTMJ.
2024-05-10
22 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 15: Politics and the Pandemic - 4 Years Later
How did the political climate in the U.S. shape our public health care response? What mistakes did medical professionals make at the beginning of the pandemic? Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Mary Beth Graham joined Scaffidiology Podcast Host Steve Scaffidi for an honest conversation about the early days of the pandemic and how our country’s leaders, medical professionals and the public dealt with the biggest health crisis in over a hundred years. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, airing 9-10 a.m. Monday through Friday.
2024-05-03
20 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 14: Meet the Newest Voices on WTMJ!
Where did the newest voices on 620 WTMJ come from before they were radio hosts on Wisconsin's radio station? How do they define their new roles on the air? At first glance, it sounds like the name of a law firm. Kristin Brey, Julia Fello and Jessica Tighe. In reality, these three women are the newest voices at 620WTMJ radio in Milwaukee. Each tells host Steve Scaffidi how they got to their respective positions, and what their shows are really all about. Meet the women behind the mic on the latest edition of the Scaffidiology podcast. Steve Scaffidi is also the...
2024-04-26
22 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 13: The Jeffrey Dahmer Murders - Part Two - 35 Years Later
As one of the first reporters on scene covering the Jeffrey Dahmer story, and the author of MONSTER: The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders, Anne Schwartz has spent more than 30 years detailing every aspect of the case of one of the worst serial killers in our nation's history. In part one of this podcast, Schwartz walked through the early hours of the investigation as local police discovered the gruesome murders. In part two, Schwartz explores what we've learned since 1991, and adds some little-known details to one of the biggest True Crime stories in U.S. history. Steve Scaffidi...
2024-04-19
22 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 11: Raising the Stakes - Is Sports Betting Changing the Game?
Has gambling’s influence on professional sports grown too quickly to manage? What does the Shohei Ohtani story tells us about the connection between sports and gambling? ESPN’s Gabe Neitzel joined Steve Scaffidi for a lively conversation about his radio show, “Jen, Gabe, and Chewy” and the recent news about Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s connection to gambling and professional sports. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the Political Power Hour, heard Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m. on 620WTMJ.
2024-04-05
20 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 10: An Inside Look at the World of Lifestyle TV with Veronica Pope
How real are the stories which play out on HGTV and the Magnolia Network? Steve Scaffidi talked with Emmy Award-winning producer and showrunner Veronica Pope for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the creation of a lifestyle TV show, and how she defines her newest role as a "corporate concierge".
2024-03-29
18 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 9: Lights, Camera, Action! Inside the Creative Mind of Martin Moore
How does someone go from a twenty-year career as an auto mechanic to a life as a photographer and social media influencer? Although he doesn’t really like that phrase. Martin Moore joins Steve Scaffidi on the latest edition of the Scaffidiology podcast as he explores the creative mind of one of Milwaukee’s biggest fans, with a sharp eye on the latest trends in technology. Moore is a regular contributor to The Upswing with Jeff Sherman and was a featured guest on the Steve Scaffidi Show. The Scaffidiology podcast is available at WTMJ.com or wherever you get your podc...
2024-03-22
21 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 8: Tailgating Tips with Chef Michael Feker
What’s the secret to planning a great ballpark tailgate feast? Is a tailgate more than just burgers and brats? Professional Chef Michael Feker joins WTMJ’s Steve Scaffidi for a lively (and fun) conversation on the do’s and don’ts of tailgating as we get set for another year of baseball at American Family Field. It’s the latest edition of the Scaffidiology podcast.
2024-03-15
17 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 7: Going Beyond Wisconsin and Earth
What are the chances we see an astronaut on the surface of Mars in the next 25 years? Would you drive – or fly – to go see a solar eclipse? This week’s Scaffidiology guest, Bob Bonadurer, Director of the planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum, had a lot to say about the future of space exploration and shared some of his incredible stories of chasing eclipses around the globe. Steve Scaffidi sat down with him for a podcast exploration of our galaxy and beyond.
2024-03-08
21 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 6: A Conversation with One of Milwaukee's Biggest Fans
What did it take to create an online news and entertainment site before Google was even popular? How has OnMilwaukee.com done it for 25 years? OnMIlwaukee.com's founder Andy Tarnoff joined Steve Scaffidi for a wide-ranging conversation about his favorite city, and Tarnoff's newest venture, a podcast looking at some of the biggest mysteries on the planet.
2024-03-01
25 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 5: Three Radio Legends, Unfiltered
How has local radio changed over the years? What's the best thing about life after radio? With a combined eighty plus years of broadcast experience, Carole Caine and Steve Palec know a thing or two about local radio, and what it takes to entertain and inform an audience. Steve Scaffidi sat down with the two local radio legends for a fun trip down memory lane, and found out what they're up to after turning off the microphone
2024-02-23
19 min
Scaffidiology
Ep. 4: The Challenges of Being Mayor with Cavalier Johnson - Scaffidiology
What's the biggest challenge facing the City of Milwaukee? And as a Democrat, does Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson see the upcoming Republican National Convention in July the same way Republicans do? Steve Scaffidi, host of the Political Power Hour on WTMJ, sat down with Mayor Johnson for a long form, one on one conversation about what it takes to run one of the largest cities in the Midwest.
2024-02-16
19 min
Scaffidiology
Ep 3: Radio Legend Gene Mueller on What He Misses
What has longtime Wisconsin Morning News host Gene Mueller been up to since he retired? And how did he take the news about Craig Counsel heading to the dreaded Chicago Cubs? Steve Scaffidi gets the answer to those questions from Milwaukee radio legend Gene Mueller as they take a deep dive into Gene's life after WTMJ Radio on the Scaffidiology podcast.
2024-02-09
19 min
Scaffidiology
Ep 2: The Origins of a Great Chef with Chef Michael Feker
Is talking about food as exciting as going to a restaurant, sitting down, and enjoying a meal? It is when It's Chef Michael Feker doing the talking. With a passion for cooking and a talent for talking about food and cuisine, Chef Michael Feker joins Steve Scaffidi on this week's edition of Scaffidiology. Feker is a Milwaukee-area restauranteur and the "Ambassador of Flavortown" whose restaurants deliver amazing culinary experiences.
2024-02-02
16 min
Scaffidiology
Ep 1: Wisconsin Sports Coaching Carousel with Brandon Sneide
Adrian Griffin? Out. Joe Barry? Out. Steve is joined by Wisconsin's Morning News sports anchor Brandon Sneide to discuss what's next for the Bucks & Packers
2024-01-25
16 min
The PR Week
The benefits of entrepreneurial spirit, a podcast sponsored by PROI
Featuring:-Jeff Lambert, global chair of PROI Worldwide, founder of Lambert, U.S.-Angela Scaffidi, chair-elect for PROI, managing partner of SenateSHJ, AustraliaPROI is the world’s largest partnership of entrepreneurial communications agencies. And the 90 or so firms in 65 countries that comprise the network exemplify that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts.While Scaffidi h,as long appreciated the benefits she has reaped from being part of PROI, she recalls the start of COVID-19 as a key point in time when she was reminded of it. Legitimate concer...
2023-10-18
29 min
CLOSE THE DEAL / Franchise Investing / Franchisors & Entrepreneurs
Steven Scaffidi – How to Publish a Children’s Book (step by step guide) #5 Close The Deal
Have you’ve ever considered writing a children’s book?If you have, this episode of the Close The Deal .com Podcast is for you. Considering you’re becoming a children’s book author, Steve’s Scaffidi's unique background as a former filmmaker fuels his creativity which will inspire you and spark your imagination. Publishing your first book can be very rewarding. Children’s book writers get the bonus of tapping into a special kind of joy! Steve’s “why” perhaps is the most important thing. It may help explain what’s driven h...
2022-12-08
36 min
Said No One Ever
You’re Going To Die w/Steve Scaffidi
If we’re all going to die… Then what’s the point of life? Special guest Steve Scaffidi from 620 WTMJ joins this episode to talk about life, death and everything in between.
2021-09-08
43 min
Confetti Park
Steve Scaffidi on why authors should self-publish their books—and advice on how to do it!
In this episode of Confetti Park, we connect with the creative mind of Steven Scaffidi, a veteran of the entertainment industry. For decades Steven has worked in film and television—writing, directing, and producing. Based out of New Orleans, Steven has deep connections to the industry in South Louisiana, but his work extends nationally as well. From commercials for restaurants, furniture companies, lawyers, etc., to full length feature films, TV shows and gritty documentaries, Steven has a vast amount of experience, connections, and know-how. Lately, he has turned this experience and wi...
2021-07-29
18 min
Green & Gold Podcast
12/7/20 - The Monday Morning Quarterback: Steve Scaffidi and Bryan Dee break down the Packers win over the Eagles
2020-12-07
18 min
First Pitch
07-24-20: Brewers announcer Jeff Levering with Steve Scaffidi
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2020-07-24
13 min
First Pitch
07-24-20: Lorenzo Cain with Steve Scaffidi
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2020-07-24
07 min
First Pitch
10/01/2019 - Brewers Broadcaster Jeff Levering joins Steve Scaffidi
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2019-10-01
07 min
First Pitch
10/01/2019 - Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker joins Steve Scaffidi
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2019-10-01
05 min
Green & Gold Podcast
09-18-19: Jaytalking Ep. 34 - The debates over reselling Packers tickets and "the Wave"
WTMJ's Jay Sorgi brings in the thoughts of Steve Scaffidi, John Mercure, Melissa Barclay, Debbie Lazaga & Nick Van Wagenen about these high-opinion topics connected to the Packers game experience.
2019-09-18
20 min
620 WTMJ
WBA Entry Snippet - Best Show - Steve Scaffidi
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2019-01-04
00 min
620 WTMJ
WBA Entry - Best Show - Steve Scaffidi
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2019-01-04
14 min
The Cosmic Citizen
The Mystery of 11:11- With Film Maker Steven Scaffidi
The week we will interviewing independant film maker Steven Scaffidi on his latest film, a thriller based on the mystery of the 11:11 phenomenon and the real life of one amazing man. Steven Scaffidi is an award-winning filmmaker who has written, produced, and directed many documentary and feature films for television and the big screen. Steve explains: "Late one night, not too long ago, something very strange began happening to me around 11 PM. For some reason I became restless and I started thinking about this unusual number 11. I tried to put the number out of my mind and went to bed but...
2011-05-21
2h 02