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PODCAST

Motif"s Roots Report

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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Episode #103 – Mark Hudson

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2024/07/26

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 band and the 70’s with the TV comedy, the Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle show.He is a Grammy winning artist and has worked with Madonna, Barbara Streisand,

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Episode #102 – Kathleen Edwards

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2024/07/15

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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Episode #101 – Tom Papa

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2024/05/21

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 bread, his family and more. Tom Papa will be at The Comedy Connection in East Providence June 6-8 for four shows.

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Episode #100 – Felix Cavaliere

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2024/05/07

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 Starr Band,The Young Rascals vs The Rascals, the B3 organ and so much more! Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals with The Lovin’ Spoonful will be at the Stadium

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Episode #99 – Rich Williams – Kansas

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2024/05/01

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 years and release of a 3 CD compilation called Another Fork in the Road. Kansas will be at Providence Performing Arts Center on May 17.

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Episode #98 – Keith Munslow

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2024/04/02

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 guests, and general devilment! Empire Revue will present the Silver Lining Show and it will happen on Sunday, April 7 at the Wilbury Theatre located in the

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Episode #97 – Ace Frehley

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2024/03/19

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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Episode #96 – Jim McCarty

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2024/03/12

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, producer and drummer of the legendary band The Yardbirds, Jim McCarty. The Yardbirds will be at The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River on March 21.

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Episode #95 – Lewis Black

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2024/03/06

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with comedian, Lewis Black.His most recent comedy special, Tragically I Need Youis available on YouTube. He will be bringing his Goodbye Yeller Brick Road tour comes to Veterans Memorial Auditorium on March 21.

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Episode #94 – Yvonne Elliman

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2024/02/26

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 Greenwich Odeum on March 30 when they perform a concert of songs from the film, their hits and other selections and March 31 when they host a screening of

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Episode #93 – Nina DiGregorio – Femmes of Rock

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2024/02/20

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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Episode #92 – Alicia Witt

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2024/02/15

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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Episode #91 – Tom Rush

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2024/02/14

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter and music legend, Tom Rush.He has had a 60 year career and is out with a brand new recording titled,nGardens Old, Flowers New. Tom Rush will be at the Narrows Center For The Arts on February 24.

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Episode #89 – Mary Badham

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2024/02/02

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 and is in the stage adaptation written by Aaron Sorkin and starring Richard Thomas. We talk about the film, the current stage production and her life since

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Episode #89 – Justin Levine

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2023/12/19

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 and is currently involved with. Moulin Rouge will be at The Providence Performing Arts Center from Dec 19 through the 31st.

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Episode #88 – Joe Gatto

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2023/12/13

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 show, dogs, family and more. Gatto is bringing his Night of Comedy to Veterans Memorial Auditorium on December 29.

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Episode #87 – Michael Franzese

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2023/12/11

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 will bring his "History of the Mafia in Boston and Providence, Michael Franzese's A Mob Story” to the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre in Woonsocket

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Episode #86 – Zara Bode

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2023/12/05

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats withZara 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 Sisters will bring their Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular to the will be at the Jamestown Arts Center as part of The Newport Live Music Series.

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Episode #85 – Paula Poundstone

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2023/11/27

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 early years and many other topics. Paula Poundstone will be at Umass Dartmouth as part of the Zeiterion’s On The Road shows on Saturday, December 2.

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Episode #84 – Jeff Allen

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2023/11/22

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. Jeff Allen will be at the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket on Saturday, November 25.

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