Archives: Captivate Podcasts


Episode #74 – Andy Summers

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 […]

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Episode #73 – Ted Neeley

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 sponsors for […]

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Episode #62 – Corinne Southern

Welcome back to Between The Notes, Motif’s local music podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome Mike Ryan as he hosts a performance and interview with Corinne Southern.  Thanks to our sponsors for the episode: The Parlour, R1 Indoor Karting, Trinity Brewhouse, The Parlour and CIC Providence.

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Episode #72 – Mike Reilly

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: […]

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Episode #71 – Michael Palascak

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 episode: Providence […]

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Episode #70 – Bill Medley

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, and more. […]

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Episode #69 – Jim Weider

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 […]

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Episode #68 – Marissa Nadler

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 […]

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Episode #67 – Taylor Pearlstein

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“, […]

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Episode #66 – Leland Sklar

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 […]

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