Archives: Captivate Podcasts

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with JASON BONHAM. He is the son of the late, legendary drummer of Led Zeppelin, John Bonham. Jason has had quite a lengthy career of his own playing with artists such as Jeff Beck, Sammy Hagar, Heart, Foreigner, Ann & Nancy Wilson, as well as his father’s former band-mates in Led Zeppelin.  JASON BONHAM will bring an Evening of Led Zeppelin celebrating 50 year of the album Physical Graffiti to Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Nov 12.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with COLIN MOCHRIE. He is best known for the improv show Whose Line Is It Anyway. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are bringing their Asking For Trouble improv show to the Park Theatre in Cranston on October 17.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with David Freiberg and Cathy Richardson of Jefferson Starship.  Freiberg is an original member of Jefferson Starship, a member of Jefferson Airplane and original member of Quicksilver Messenger Service. Richardson has been a member of Jefferson Starship since 2008. Jefferson Starship will be at the newly renovated Uptown Theatre on October 5.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with actor, singer, director, producer, writer, radio DJ, and  inventor, Micky Dolenz . He is known for being one of the four Monkees, but has done much, much more.  They talk about his life and career. Dolenz will be at The Greenwich Odeum on September 27.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with Comedian, actor and writer, Fortune Feimster. She is known for her comedy specials Crushing It, Good Fortune, Sweet & Salty, and I’m a Tuesday Night Stripper as well as the Netflix series FUNAR. They chat about her comedy, acting and her upcoming Taking Care of Biscuits show at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston on October 11.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with guitarist, singer, manager and record producer, PETER ASHER. He is most well known as being one half of the British Invasion Duo Peter & Gordon. ASHER is also famous for his management and production work with other artists such as James Taylor, Lind Ronstadt, Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond and many, many others. PETER ASHER will be bringing his intimate Songs and Stories show to The Unlikely Story Bookstore in Plainville, MA on September 23.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with   comedian BETH STELLING.  She is known for her appearances on Late Night TV as well as he comedy specials If you Didn’t Want Me Then on Netflix and Girl Daddy on HBO. They chat about her comedy, social issues, politics, raccoons, and field hockey. Beth Stelling will be at the Comedy Connection in East Providence August 14-16 for 5 shows.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with actor, producer and singer HANK AZARIA. He is an Emmy Award winning actor and is known for roles in films such as The Birdcage, America’s Sweethearts, Along Came Polly, Run Fatboy Run, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian as well as voicing several characters on the long running show, The Simpsons. Azaria is known for his ability to mimic voices and he is using this talent when he fronts his BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN tribute show,  Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band. They will be at The Greenwich Odeum on Sat, July 19.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with  Americana/Alt Country, Australian singer-songwriter, KASEY CHAMBERS. She released her 13th album, BACKBONE, a few months back and is currently touring the US. She will be at City Winery in Boston on July 3 and The Iron Horse in North Hampton, MA on July 5.

Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with  singer-songwriter, TRACY BONHAM. She is best known for her Grammy nominated, hit song “Mother, Mother” that was in heavy rotation in the mid 90’s. In addition to her solo career she has also performed with other artists including Blue Man Group. Bonham will be at City Winery in Boston on June 30.