Best Rob Johnson Music Podcasts (2024)

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RingScoops® Reborn: A New Era of Wrestling Analysis (September 25, 2024) 13:53

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In this return episode of RingScoops® Media, Webmaster Wade relaunches with renewed passion, promising more consistent content and a fresh approach to professional wrestling. Wade introduces an academic lens to wrestling analysis, diving into theories like oculesics and proxemics to break down in-ring storytelling. He also reflects on the darker as…

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Episode 61: James Hetfield; Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, Dan Nykolayko; Members of Mexitallica 27:29

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The week of September 25, 2024 on The Metallica Report… We hear an excerpt of James Hetfield’s conversation about his relationship with Cliff Burton, as delivered by one of the driving forces behind “Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton,” Dan Nykolayko. Joining Steffan, Dan also discusses this final installment of the exhibit, and what he learned about…

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Episode 60: Mexitallica Chapter Head Karla Farrugia 23:30

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The week of September 18, 2024 on The Metallica Report… The Metallica Machine is revving up to take on Mexico City! The band is set to play four nights over the next two weekends at Estadio GNP Seguros, and for their part, Steffan and Renée are getting ready by chatting with Mexitallica Chapter Head Karla Farrugia. Karla shares her perspective on w…

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WCHS Oktoberfest with Joe Poczkalski 14:07

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The Washington County Humane Society puts on great fundraising events each year. From their Mega Rummage Sale to their Festival of Trees, every event is fun and engaging. Coming up in October, you can join them for their Oktoberfest fundraiser. It's going on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the Washington County Humane Society. Tickets are on sale n…

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Episode 59: Les Claypool of Primus; Metallica Tour Photographers Jeff Yeager & Brett Murray 30:51

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The week of September 11, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan chats with one of Kirk Hammett’s old schoolmates… you may have heard of him. The one and only Les Claypool, the creative force behind Primus, joins the podcast to share some teenage algebra class memories. And as any good reporter would do, Renée follows up with Kirk for his take on th…

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Supporting Childcare Solutions in Washington County with Rob Johnson and Heidi Luft 21:56

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Childcare is a big need in our area right now. This week, Rob Johnson of the Kettle Moraine YMCA and the West Bend Community Foundation, and Heidi Luft of the Supporting Families Together Association, join me to discuss some concerted efforts within our community to increase the number of childcare providers and help reduce the barriers to families…

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Episode 58: Robert Trujillo; Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, Dan Nykolayko 28:07

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The week of September 4, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan catches a ride with the bass player in Seattle and learns how Robert and Kirk craft their city-specific original compositions, more quaintly known as “doodles.” Then, Dan Nykolayko, Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, returns to share a few nuggets from the latest release of “Orion…

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Mill Valley Music Festival - Meet the Headliners: Margo Price, Anders Beck (Greensky Bluegrass) and Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats) 1:02:28

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Listen in as Tales From The Green Room corrals three star power artists from the 2024 Mill Valley Music Festival! Margo Price joins the green room conversation after her festival performance and moments before her late night exclusive show at Sweetwater Music Hall later that evening - musing on demystifying psilocybin, her journey to “California So…

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A1 Health & Fitness 10th Anniversary w/Alex Kain & Liz Dreher 20:22

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For 10 years, Alex Kain of A1 Health and Fitness (previously A1 CrossFit) has been helping people in Washington County get fit and stay health. This week, he and his sister Liz Dreher join me to talk about his background in fitness, how the gym got started, the journey over the past 10 years, and how you can have a great time at their 10 year celeb…

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Edward Yang - Yi Yi or A One and a Two 22:00

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Today, the podcast does something different. In this episode, we are looking at a film. And not just any film. It is perhaps the greatest film ever made. Yi Yi or A One and a Two is the magmum opus of Edward Yang, the Taiwanese filmmaker. We are going to explore the symbolism of balloons, sticks and condems in this amazing film.…

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Episode 57: Kirk Hammett; James Hetfield; Metallica’s Tour Manager, Eric Johnson 29:03

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The week of August 28, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Our two favorite guitarists stop by for a little chat with Steffan and Renée. With Metallica getting ready to hit the stage at Lumen Field this weekend, Kirk thinks back to another visit to Seattle, 35 years ago, when the band played possibly the fastest version of “Whiplash” we’ve ever heard. Th…

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Fiesta Latina w/Maria Gutierrez Gurrola & Jessie Plahmer 21:06

20d ago21:06

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Exciting things are happening at Casa Guadalupe in West Bend. Not only are they expanding and opening a satellite location in Hartford, Wis. They are also expanding their Fiesta Latina celebration to be two days instead of one! This week, Maria Gutierrez Gurrola & Jessie Plahmer join me to talk about their newly expanded celebration, which takes pl…

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Episode 56: James Hetfield; Metallica's Content & Network Manager, Jeff Yeager 27:26

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The week of August 21, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Life on tour can often feel incredibly serious, so James shares the importance of having a solid sense of humor! Steffan chats with our favorite frontman about his silly, sarcastic side. Then Steff and Renée are joined by Jeff Yeager, Metallica's Content & Network Manager/Tour Photographer/Jack-o…

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West Bend Music Academy with Jay Tamez 25:23

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The West Bend Music Academy is deeply ingrained in our community. This week, the academy's co-owner, Jay Tamez, joins me to talk about how they got started, the challenges they encountered as they grew, and their education programs such as the Summer Rock Band Program and the innovative Technology Enhanced Music Program (TEMPO), as well the importa…

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Episode 55: Kirk Hammett; Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, Dan Nykolayko 41:43

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The week of August 14, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Renée checks in from Chicago, bringing along a chat with Kirk Hammett about the Minneapolis music scene and, who else, Prince. Kirk discusses his appreciation for Prince’s immeasurable contribution to the world of music and recounts his personal brush with The Purple One’s greatness late one nigh…

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New Love > Hate Project Programs with Buck Blodgett 21:57

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The Love is Greater Than Hate Project is a nonprofit aimed at ending interpersonal violence and promoting forgiveness. Executive Director Buck Blodgett first joined me on Fifteen Minutes with Fuzz in Season One. The organization has grown and expanded since then. He joins me this week to talk about their new Forgiveness Program where they promote t…

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Episode 54: Rob Trujillo; M72 in Boston; I Disappear Ticket Holders Katrina Anker and Christina Møller 26:32

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The week of August 7, 2024, on The Metallica Report… The Metallica Report celebrates its first year, so Steff looks back at what was going on 12 months ago and finds Rob discussing Hawaii with ‘Chef Kirk,’ Renee is in Boston for the start of M72’s 2024 North American leg, and I Disappear ticket holders Katrina Anker, and Christina Møller talk about…

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Vortex Pickleball Club with Lori Prescott 18:53

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Pickleball is growing in popularity. This week, Lori Prescott joins me to talk about the new club that she and her husband, Patrick, are opening in West Bend. The new Vortex Pickleball Club is set to open in September in the old Boston Store space behind Dunham's Sporting Goods in West Bend. https://vortexpickleball.rocks/ If you like the show, ple…

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Daughters of Grateful Dead Legends (Garcia, Hunter, Kesey) + Betty Cantor-Jackson 55:32

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Ever wonder what it was like growing up as a true child in the Grateful Dead family? Trixie Garcia (Jerry’s daughter), Jess Hunter Keilt (daughter of lyricist Robert Hunter), and Merry Prankster/Author Ken Kesey’s daughter, Sunshine Kesey share fond stories of the circus atmosphere surrounding their upbringing. In a rare interview with these three …

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Episode 53: James Hetfield; John Bush; TAMA Drums Artist Relations Manager, Sam Gample 32:08

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The week of July 31, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan catches up with John Bush, the singer of Armored Saint, formerly of Anthrax, and the man who once famously turned down the opportunity to front Metallica. John strolls down memory lane with Steffan, but not before he updates us on his latest project, Category 7 - a band James recently told …

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The Village of Richfield Public Safety Referendum with Jim Healy 18:14

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Greetings, friends. Thanks for listening to Fifteen Minutes with Fuzz! This week, I am joined by a repeat guest. Village of Richfield Administrator Jim Healy joins me to talk about their upcoming public safety referendum. With changes that have taken place at the Richfield Fire Department, the village is in a position where it needs to create and f…

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Bai Xianyong - Winter Nights 24:27

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The greatest of Taiwan's modernists, Bai Xianyong's short story, "Winter Nights," is a tale about history and how little we are able to change things. These revolutionaries of Beijing's hot summer of 1919 reconvene in Taipei in the 1960's having lost their cause and their country. Lee taught this story about protestors during the height of the pro-…

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Episode 52: James Hetfield; Lars Ulrich; Mike Bordin 21:54

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The week of July 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Renée has been mighty busy with her day job lately. This week, All Within My Hands announced its fourth Helping Hands Concert & Auction AND that its groundbreaking Metallica Scholars program will now include 60 schools in all 50 US states + Guam! To celebrate that exciting AWMH news, Steffan chats …

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Kettle Moraine YMCA Renovation Updates with Rob Johnson 24:05

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The renovations at the Kettle Moraine YMCA’s Washington Street West Bend location are progressing smoothly. On this week's episode, KM YMCA CEO Rob Johnson joins me to discuss the exciting updates: • Phase 1: The weight room updates are nearly complete, and the grand opening is set for July 29th! • Phase 2: Wellness center updates start next. • Pha…

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Episode 51: Robert Trujillo; James Hetfield; Michał Labocha (Fan Club Chapter Head) 30:12

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The week of July 17, 2024 on The Metallica Report… M72 Europe is officially a wrap, and Steffan checks in with Robert following the final show in an absolutely buzzing Madrid as Spanish fans celebrate their Euro Cup victory! Then, inspired by gazing at the stable of guitars just offstage, Steffan unearths a chat with James about his first guitar an…

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Christmas in July w/Emily Greene of the Youth & Family Project 18:40

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Usually I kick off my new seasons in August, but there's a lot going on this summer and I just couldn't wait. So, much like Christmas in July, you get an early present. This week, Emily Greene, Executive Director of the Youth and Family Project, joins me to talk about their upcoming Christmas in July Fundraiser. The event is taking place at the Wes…

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Episode 50: Best of the Pod featuring Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett & Robert Trujillo 29:19

3M ago29:19

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The week of July 10, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Episode #50: James Hetfield; Best of the Pod featuring Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo July 10, 2024 This week on The Metallica Report… It’s our 50th episode! First, Steffan checks in with James on how M72 2024 has been treating him so far and just how he and those pricel…

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Taiwanese Comfort Women 30:13

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This episode is different. I am first explaining the issue of Taiwanese comfort women, and then letting yall hear a speech that I gave to a group in Vienna on the only comfort women museum in Taiwan. Stick around for some interesting history and a discussion of museums.By Chinese Literature Podcast

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Episode 49: Rob Trujillo; Kirk Hammett 26:29

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The week of July 2, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Robert Trujillo joins Steffan for a quick chat about - what else - lemons and coffee. Ok, they also got into how Rob feels on stage these days, what the vibe is like at each of these European stops, and the dedication with which he and Kirk craft their original doodles and covers that have become st…

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Episode 48: James Hetfield talks Copenhagen; Robert Trujillo talks Hellfest 23:23

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The week of June 26, 2024 on The Metallica Report… While in Denmark, Steffan jumps at the chance to talk to a certain band member about his history with the country… it just might not be the band member you’d expect. James has been visiting Denmark for 40 years and has developed a relationship of his own with the area. He reflects on what’s changed…

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Yu Yonghe - Small Sea Travel Diary 24:43

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This week's podcast is on one of the earliest documents we have in Taiwanese history, a 1697 journey by Yu Yonghe into the wilds of Taiwan's north, where he mined sulfur amongst the barbarians. Yu gets off on traveling, and this journey is deep into the heart of Taiwan. In this podcast, I discuss the history of Taiwan along with questions of race a…

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Episode 47: James Hetfield; Fortnite, 760 Creations, Acai, A Wise Moose, Jason Paradise 28:41

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The week of June 19, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Metallica takes over Fortnite, and Fortnite takes over The Metallica Report! Steffan checks in from Copenhagen to brief Renée and the listeners about the official Fortnite X Metallica launch. Don’t worry if you’re not a gamer; Steff & Renée introduce what Fortnite is all about and share some essent…

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Episode 46: James Hetfield & The Heaviest Mail Bag 23:05

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The week of June 12, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan grabs our favorite frontman to ask a few questions submitted by YOU - the listeners. And even better, when James is in the mood to chat, you know the answers will be fun! The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every…

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Juneteenth in Washington County with County Executive Schoemann, Jay Fisher, and Hadwat Sankari 23:26

3M ago23:26

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Juneteenth is coming up on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. This week's episode is a two-parter (all in one episode). In the first half, I speak with County Executive Josh Schoemann and Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Jay Fisher about Washington County’s 5th annual Juneteenth Day celebration. We delve into the significance of Juneteenth, the evolut…

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Ge Fei - The Invisibility Cloak 17:21

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Love and amplifers is the topic of Ge Fei's novella "The Invisibility Cloak." Ge Fei uses a discussion of stereo systems to try to articulate changes in value system in China in the late 20th century. Turn up the volume for this exploration of one of contemporary China's most acclaimed novelists.

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Episode 45: Kirk Hammett; Francesco Polsinelli, Iveco 29:12

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The week of June 5, 2024 on The Metallica Report… It’s Kirk Hammett’s turn to share his back-on-tour thoughts with Steffan. (ICYMI, Steff chatted with Robert and James during the last couple of episodes.) Kirk shares his love for being on the road and how he’s constantly striving to remain musically in the moment. It’s safe to say it… this man thri…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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Episode 44: Robert Trujillo; M72 Tour from Munich 31:37

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The week of May 29, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée travel to Munich for the kick-off of year two of the M72 World Tour! We get a rare front seat for Robert Trujillo’s “back on tour” process as he chats about what it’s like to get back out on the road after a break and takes Steffan along as he walks the stage for the first time in …

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Nicky Harman Interview - Jia Pingwa's Sojourn Teashop 37:58

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Today, the podcast interviews one of contemporary Chinese literature's extraordinary translators. Nicky Harman translated, along with her partner in crime, Liu Jun, Jia Pingwa's recent novel The Sojourn Teashop. Nicky is well known in Chinese literature circles as a translator and promoter of Chinese literature to the broader public. The novel, Soj…

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Episode 43: James Hetfield 26:48

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The week of May 22, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan catches up with the one and only James Alan Hetfield. Following a nice long hibernation, the two sit down at HQ just as rehearsals for the upcoming European leg of the M72 Tour are about to kick off. James fills us in on what he’s been up to during his time off, how he’s prepping to go back …

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Youth Impact Club w/Zach Church, Haley Jo Hubert, Jackie Schmoldt, & Melissa Hoogester 18:05

4M ago18:05

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This week, I get the chance to spotlight the incredible work of the Youth Impact Club at West Bend High Schools. I had the pleasure of meeting this inspiring group at the Volunteer Center of Washington County’s Champions of Change event, and their dedication to mental health awareness and suicide prevention truly moved me. Join me as I sit down wit…

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Behind the Scenes with Jackie Greene: Music, Family, and Secret Tales 55:20

4M ago55:20

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene before his second of three sold-out shows at The Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA in February 2024. Joined by his wife, Kyle, who reveals some lesser-known stories and behind-the-scenes moments about their life together, Jackie muses about his music…

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Episode 42: Month of Giving - Supporting Trade Education featuring Metallica Scholars Karina, Cha Zong, and Reggie 33:28

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The week of May 15, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée dive into the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands. Its Month of Giving campaign is currently shining the spotlight on the Metallica Scholars program, which supports trade education. Join them for a roundtable discussion with three Metallica scholarship recipients, Karina, Cha Zo…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County with Jessica Barlament 21:17

5M ago21:17

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This week on Fifteen Minutes with Fuzz, I sit down with Jessica Barlament, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County. Jessica shares the impactful work of the organization, including the powerful mentorship programs that are changing the lives of at-risk youth in our community. We discuss their upcoming events like Golf fo…

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Ian Johnson Interview 38:44

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In today's episode, the podcast is honored to have Ian Johnson, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, author and commentator who has spent decades living in and writing about China. His most recent book is called Sparks. In it, he follows a handful of China's underground historians who resist the increasingly heavy-handed state by writing and research…

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Michael Franti backstage at the Mill Valley Music Festival 2023 21:40

4M ago21:40

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Michael Franti, the amazing and crowd loving singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. We sat down with Michael backstage at the Mill Valley Music Festival, 2023. In honor of Mother’s Day we are releasing this now as in this interview, Michael reflects on his own Mother and how she influenced his life and music. Micha…

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Episode 41: Local Chapter Super Fans - Oliver, Dereck, James, Glenn, and Eric 28:00

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The week of May 8, 2024 on The Metallica Report… It’s all about the fans! Local chapter members and superfans Oliver (Head of St. Germany), Eric (Virginia Fuel), and Derek, James, and Glenn (Nebraska’s The Outlaw Corn) all join Steffan and Renée for a roundtable. As everyone gets ready for a summer of live M72 shows, these longtime fans talk about …

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Authentic Wellness with Missy Propper 21:10

5M ago21:10

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This week, I chat with Missy Propper from Authentic Wellness located in West Bend, Wisconsin. Missy shares her transformative health journey, how she pivoted into entrepreneurship, and offers practical advice on feeling your best every day. During our conversation, Missy talks about shedding 100 pounds and maintaining that success through a balance…

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Episode 40: Robert Trujillo & Infectious Grooves 28:31

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The week of May 1, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan spends the day/night with Metallica’s bass-master, Robert Trujillo, as he slaps and grooves with a blast from his past as a member of the funk/metal supergroup Infectious Grooves. Steff hangs with the band during their sound check at their last stop on a mini eight-city tour in Berkeley, CA. …

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Senior Citizens Activities, Inc. with Paula Hader 18:21

5M ago18:21

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Staying active and social are the keys to staying physically and mentally healthy into your later years. Paula Hader joins me this week to talk about Senior Citizens Activities, Inc. and their upcoming Fun & Fit Games for 50+ers event, which is coming up starting May 20th through June 7th, 2024. Mentioned in this episode: SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES…

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