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Motif's Roots Report

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John Fuzek has been a writer for Motif Magazine for the past 18 years, with knack for securing discussions with some big names in entertainment. Now he is bringing his interviews with performers to a new platform, with the Roots Report Podcast, conducting in depth and engaging, conversational interviews with talents from music, film, the stage, and more.
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, Matthew Sweet. He made his breakout in the early 90’s with his CD Girlfriend and his latest release, his 15th, is titled Catspaw. They talk about touring with Hanson, working with various members of the Bangles, Mike Myer…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with humorist, author, and comedian Paula Poundstone. She has a podcast called Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She has been featured on TV, in films and comedy specials during her …
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Singer-Songwriter, Jon Anderson. Jon is best known for his time with the band Yes but has produced countless projects since his time with that band. Currently Anderson is performing with the Band geeks and has just releases a new 9-song alb…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with award -winning, Singer-Songwriter, Tom Chapin. Tom is known for the 1970’s tv show Make A Wish and for being part of National Geographic Explorer tv in the mid 80’s. He is also the younger brother of the late Harry Chapin. Tom, the Chapin S…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Singer-Songwriter, Producer and more, Mark Hudson. They talk about his career, the Laurel Canyon CSNY tribute band and lots of other fun stuff. Mark rose to fame in the 60’s along with his 2 brothers Brett and Bill in the Hudson Brothers ba…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Canadian Singer-Songwriter, Kathleen Edwards. They talk about her birthday plans, songwriting and cowriting, coming back to music after her hiatus, and much more. She is currently on tour and will be at The Spire in Plymouth, MA on July 27.…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with comedian Tom Papa. He is known for his many Netflix comedy specials, his podcast Breaking Bread, Sirious XM Radio show come to papa, his books, and much more. They talk about his beginning, working with Jerry Seinfeld, Frank his dog, baking…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member (as well as many other music halls of fame!), Felix Cavaliere. They discuss Nashville, songwriting, recording, his 60 year career, having the Beatles open for his band, Ringo’s All Sta…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with guitarist and original member of the band Kansas, Rich Williams. Kansas is known for their prog rock music and many hits such as “Carry On Wayward Son”, “Dust In The Wind”, and "Point of Know Return”. They are out on tour celebrating 50 yea…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter-pianist, band leader, and Empire Revue organizer, Keith Munslow. Empire Revue is described as a cabaret-style, full-tilt variety show, bringing you sketch comedy, musical interludes from their live house band, special gues…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with legendary guitarist, former member of KISS, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Ace Frehley. He has a brand new album titled 10,000 volts and will be bringing his band to The Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket on March 29…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, actor Yvonne Elliman. She is best known for portraying Mary Magdalene in the film Jesus Christ Superstar and also for her hits, “Love Me” and “If I Can’t Have You”. Elliman and her film co-star, Ted Neeley will be at the …
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Nina DiGregorio, founder and lead violinist of the Femmes of Rock. The band plays amazing string arrangements of hard rock songs. The Femmes of Rock will be at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket on March 16.…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, and actor, ALICIA WITT. She has had a 4 decade career that began at age 7 when she appeared in David Lynch’s Dune. She has a new EP titled Witness and will be performing at City Winery in Boston on June 8.…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Oscar nominated actor, Mary Badham. She is best known for playing the role of Scout in the 1962 film, To Kill A Mockingbird. Badham is once again involved with a production of To Kill A Mockingbird but this time she plays Mrs. Henry Dubose …
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Tony Award winning composer, arranger, music supervisor and performer, Justin Levine. He arranged the Orchestrations for the 10-time Tony Award Winning Musical, Moulin Rouge! They talk about Moulin Rouge and other projects he has worked on …
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with comedian, Joe Gatto. He is known for his improv comedy, the TV show and film, Impractical Jokers, the Misery Index, Two Cool Moms podcast, and his book The Dogfather: My Love for Dogs, Dessert and Growing Up Italian. They talk about his sho…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Michael Franzese. He is a former "made man" and a Capo for New York's Columbo crime family who made over a billion dollars for the mob. Franzese has a YouTube show, "Sitdown with Michael Franzese", which has 5 million views per month. He wi…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Zara Bode of The Sweetback Sisters who are known for lovely harmonies, their country flavored music, and particularly their annual Christmas shows. They talk about the show, how it came about and how the band started out. The Sweetback Sist…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Comedian, Paula Poundstone. She is known for her many TV comedy appearances and specials, books, NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, her own podcast- Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and so much more. They talk about cats, dogs, politics, her…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Comedian, Jeff Allen. He is known for his comedy specials, Honor Thy Wife and I Can Laugh About It Now. He recently released a book titled Are We There Yet. They talk about his sobriety, being a certain age, his wife and kids, and comedy. J…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa. They talk about his new albums, a little of his history, his self-management and production, and the upcoming show at Providence Performing Arts Center. Bonamassa will be at Providence Performing Arts Center o…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, John chats with singer-songwriter-guitarist Richie Furay. He is best known as a founding member of Buffalo Springfield and Poco as well as the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band. Furay is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and a member of the Colorado Music Hall Of Fame as…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, John chats with comedian MARK NORMAND. MARK has made the late night rounds and has two specials: SOUP TO NUTS on Netflix, and OUT TO LUNCH on YouTube. They have a short chat about Mark’s comedy, his beginnings and the Veterans Show. MARK NORMAND is bringing his YA DON'T …
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode John chats with guitarist, songwriter, singer and record producer Steve Hackett. Steve is best known for his time with Genesis and GTR . They talk about Genesis, GTR, his solo work, instruments and more. He is out on tour with his Genesis Revisited, Foxtrot at 50 and Hack…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode John Fuzek talks to legendary singer, Johnny Mathis. Mathis touches on his 70 year singing career, his early Olympic opportunity, golf, turning 88 years old, and more… Johnny Mathis will be performing at the Providence Performing Arts Center on September 23.…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode John Fuzek talks to singer-songwriter JOHN GORKA. John is a poignant and prolific songwriter with over 15 albums to his credit and great songs such as “Love Is Our Cross To Bear”, “I’m From New Jersey” and “Houses In The Fields”. John and John talk about songwriting, tour…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode John Fuzek talks to Folk Rock songwriter, musician, and performing artist, JON POUSETTE-DART. He is known for such songs as “Fall On Me, “County Line”, and “Amnesia”. They talk about the Pousette-Dart Band's beginnings, songs, art, the upcoming show at The Narrows and muc…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Dave Flamand, producer of Blissfest in Newport, happening this Saturday, July 29. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Providence Brewing Company, Rhode Island Blood Center, New Bedford Festival Theater & Mother Earth Wellness.…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Andy Summers of The Police. Their conversation includes Andy's work as a composer, photographer and author, as well as his upcoming visit to Rhode Island when he brings "The Cracked Lens + A Missing String" tour to the Greenwich Odeum on July 2…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Actor, Singer, Musician, Composer, & Record Producer Ted Neeley. Their conversation includes, phone zombies, his history in music, performing live, his experiences on Jesus Christ Superstar, meeting his wife, and much more. Thanks to our sponso…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Musician, Mike Reilly. Their conversation includes, his time & experiences in music, his upcoming performances, the life of a musician, the way performing has changed, self producing albums, and more. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Pro…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Comedian, Michael Palascak. Their conversation includes, his busy touring schedule, Instagram reels, late night talk show appearances, his material, travel, performing, his start in the comedy business, and more. Thanks to our sponsors for the …
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with legendary singer/songwriter, Bill Medley. Their conversation includes, experiences performing, Tom Cruise using one of their songs as a pickup line, The Righteous Brothers, getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, current projects, a…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with a Master of the Telecaster, Jim Weider. Their conversation includes, woodstock, his time with the band, the types of music they play these days, playing guitars, traveling to gigs, and more. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Providence Br…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with sing/songwriter, Marissa Nadler. Their conversation includes, hows she got her start in music, some of the music she has recorded over the years, her music videos, her process for creating music, and more. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with sing/songwriter, Taylor Perlstein. Their conversation includes, how she got her start in musical theater, her involvement with the new musical "Six" which is performing at PPAC from now until April 23rd, what we can expect from "Six", what make…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with legendary bassist, Leland Sklar. Their conversation includes his career and experiences in music, his outspoken nature, the documentary about the band that is currently still in production, the other musicians he has gotten to play with and the…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with comedian/ventriloquist/impressionist, Terry Fator. Their conversation includes his experience on America's Got Talent, his current tour and means of travel, his puppets, his vocal talents, and more. Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: Provi…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Singer/songwriter/Guitarist, Robin Lane. Their conversation includes a little about her experiences writing her own songs, playing songs that were not her own, the new wave scene in Boston, recording music, her latest CD "Dirt Road To Heaven", …
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Singer/songwriter/Guitarist & member of The Cowsills, Susan Cowsill. Their conversation includes a little on the history of the band, the current state of the band, current projects, growing up with fame, and more. Thanks to our sponsors for th…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with singer/songwriter and guitarist James McMurtry . Their conversation includes songwriting, his newest album "The Horses and the Hounds", his start in music, his musical influences, and his upcoming show at the Narrows Center For The Arts on Marc…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Chibeuze Ihuoma or the musical Hadestown. Their conversation includes a little about Hadestown story, the details worked in to the show, the music included in the show, the freedom they are given to perform, and what it was life taking on the l…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Brendan Jacob Smith of the Simon and Garfunkle Story. Their conversation includes a little on his partner in the show, how their approach their portrayals of Simon and Garfunkle, the music within their performance, how the show came to be, what…
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum. Their conversation includes current projects, his experiences and take on The Grammy Awards, Soul Asylum's music video, his influences for approaching certain songs, and his upcoming show with his band, his upcoming …
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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif. In this episode, host John Fuzek talks with Comedian Kathleen Madigan. Their conversation includes her origins, her material inspirations, her podcast "Pubcast", her various specials and projects, family life, and his upcoming special "Hunting Bigfoot". Thanks to our sponsors for the epi…
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