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WTMJ's Steve Scaffidi digs deep into all things Wisconsin, from politics, to sports, to food, & arts & culture
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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 up about the physical challenges he faced early in life, how they shaped his path into broadcasting, and what drives his approach behind the microphone today.
From sports to perspective — and a few thoughts on frustrated Packers fans — it’s a conversation that shows why Strouf is quickly becoming a standout voice in Wisconsin sports media.
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.
From early ambitions of becoming a baseball player to a career centered around music, storytelling, and performance, it’s a thoughtful and fun conversation you won’t want to miss.
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 personalities) makes all the difference. With insider travel tips and a preview of Steve’s upcoming 2026 listener trips to Cancun and Hawaii, it’s a can’t-miss travel edition of Scaffidiology.
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 Milwaukee radio history — and the people who shaped it.
Listen now at wtmj.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
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 — and don’t miss Steve Scaffidi’s weekday show, Point Taken, airing 10 a.m. to noon on 620 WTMJ.
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 of the newsroom leaders at the station, joining WTMJ in 2022, who delivers a daily dose of news with an occasional bit of snark.
Together, they represent WTMJ’s commitment to being "Wisconsin’s Radio Station".
Steve Scaffidi sat down with Bilstad and Roberts to sort through the challenges of doing their job in the era of fake news, advocacy journalism, and the changing marketplace of news consumption.
Scaffidi is also the cohost of Point Taken on 620 WTMJ, which airs 10-Noon weekdays.
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 and cashing
in on the digital paydays? Filled with misinformation, outright fakes and memes, what’s the future of AI and social media?
Steve Scaffidi and Martin Moore go Back to the Future, this week on Scaffidiology.
The Scaffidiology Podcast is available at WTMJ.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Steve Scaffidi is also the host of Point Taken, which airs from 10-Noon, weekdays on 620 WTMJ.
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. John Hawks, subject matter expert and the Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Hawks details the most recent scientific theories in the study of ancient humans, including where our species originated, why those origins matter, and if evolution is really speeding up.
Where did we come from, and where is our species going? This week on the Scaffidiology Podcast.
Steve Scaffidi is also the co-host of Point Taken, which airs from 10-Noon weekdays on 620 WTMJ.
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-Noon.
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.
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.
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 of Topps baseball cards to the excitement of seeing a young fan buy their first pack, Uhan details the world of sports collectibles and how technology has changed the hobby.
Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power Hour on 620 WTMJ, Monday through Friday, from 9-10 a.m.
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 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 both his party and himself.
Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power hour on 620 WTMJ, which airs Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m.
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 both his party and himself.
Steve Scaffidi is also the host of the Political Power hour on 620 WTMJ, which airs Monday through Friday, 9-10 a.m.
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