This week on The Scaffidiology Podcast, the tables are turned.

For the first time, Steve Scaffidi leaves the interviewer’s chair and becomes the guest as ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf takes listeners through the remarkable personal and professional journey that shaped one of Wisconsin’s most recognizable voices.

From growing up in southeastern Wisconsin and attending UW-Milwaukee to career stops in San Francisco and Chicago, Steve reflects on the experiences that defined his path. The conversation also explores his return home, his years in public service, and his tenure as Mayor of Oak Creek, including leading the community through the tragic 2012 Sikh Temple shooting.

Steve also shares how he unexpectedly found his way into broadcasting, the lessons he learned along the way, and the importance of family, resilience, and the support of his wife throughout his journey.

From city hall to the radio studio, this special episode offers a rare and candid look at the life behind the microphone.

The latest episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast goes full breakbeat and turntablism with Greg Marshall — Emmy-winning storyteller, branding expert, performer, and creative force.

Marshall joins Steve Scaffidi for a fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the unlikely ways hip hop culture has influenced his personal and professional life. A father of four daughters, Marshall shares how storytelling, performance, and innovation have shaped his approach to everything from the arts to the corporate world.

From his one-man show, "Greg Marshall Pops Out of the Trees," to helping organizations better understand their people and purpose, Marshall has built a career that defies easy categorization.

This week on The Scaffidiology Podcast, Steve Scaffidi goes deep into the legal and political issues shaping the country with two of Milwaukee’s most respected legal minds: former U.S. Attorney James Santelle and attorney Matt O’Neill.

From the current state of the U.S. Department of Justice to recent efforts challenging long-standing Supreme Court precedents, the conversation covers some of the most consequential legal debates in America today. Santelle and O’Neill discuss what they describe as a “talent drain” within the DOJ, the evolution of executive power, and the legal theories shaping today’s political landscape.

The discussion also examines recent Supreme Court battles over redistricting, voting rights, and election law — including the Louisiana redistricting case and broader national disputes over voting access and constitutional authority.

It’s a wide-ranging and thought-provoking legal edition of Scaffidiology.

On this episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast, Steve Scaffidi is joined by Colleston Morgan, Executive Director of City Forward Collective, and Dr. Howard Fuller, Marquette University Professor Emeritus and former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent, for a critical conversation about the future of education in Milwaukee.

Focusing on Milwaukee’s north side and a recent CFC report, the discussion explores how the city — and Wisconsin as a whole — have fallen behind nationally in education outcomes. Dr. Fuller calls for what he describes as an “education Marshall Plan,” emphasizing that solutions must be built for today’s realities, not the past.

From rightsizing and reinvestment to accountability across all sectors — including public, charter, and private schools — the conversation highlights the complexity of improving educational outcomes in a diverse urban environment. As Morgan notes, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for Milwaukee’s students.

Ever wonder where the 26 letters of the alphabet came from — or how English became the world’s lingua franca?

Linguist and author Danny Bate joins Steve Scaffidi on The Scaffidiology Podcast for a fascinating, history-filled conversation about language and the building blocks of how we communicate. Bate, author of Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them, explores how the alphabet evolved — and how something so familiar quietly shapes the way we think, read, and interact every day.

It’s an engaging and insightful look at one of humanity’s most essential tools.

Travel expert Rose Gray returns to The Scaffidiology Podcast to talk all things travel with Steve Scaffidi, including an exciting new chapter in the growing partnership between WTMJ and Fox World Travel.

The latest announcement? Julia Fello, host of Wisconsin’s Afternoon News, is joining the lineup of WTMJ personalities leading listener trips with the new “British Crown Experience” — a journey exploring the history, culture, and fascination with British royalty.

Having traveled to the U.K. many times, Rose shares insight into why Americans remain captivated by British culture — along with practical advice for international travelers, including one key tip: make sure your technology and connectivity are set before you go.

Whether you’re dreaming of your next trip or already packing your bags, this episode is full of inspiration and helpful tips.

In the third episode of “A Matter of Faith,” a special series from The Scaffidiology Podcast, host Steve Scaffidi sits down with Pastor Temo Rios, lead pastor at Urban Poiema Church in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Serving a largely Hispanic/Latino congregation, Pastor Rios shares how he helps his community navigate complex and often personal issues — including immigration, identity, and the connection between current events and faith. With a focus on compassion, service, and real-world application, Rios discusses how faith leaders guide their members in living out the messages they hear inside the church once they step outside of it.

In this thoughtful conversation, Scaffidi and Rios explore key questions at the heart of the series: How much should politics shape faith-based messaging? And in a complicated world, does good ultimately prevail?

Dr. Ryan Martin — better known as “The Anger Professor” — joins Steve Scaffidi for a thoughtful and timely conversation on the latest episode of The Scaffidiology Podcast.

A best-selling author, podcaster, and nationally recognized expert on emotional wellness and anger management, Martin is the author of Emotion Hacks: 50 Ways to Feel Better Fast, Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change, and How to Deal with Angry People. He also serves as Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.

In this wide-ranging discussion, Martin explores how identity politics and social media may be amplifying anger in America — and why not all anger is a bad thing. In fact, some anger, when understood and managed well, can be a force for positive change.

On the latest edition of Scaffidiology, Steve Scaffidi heads — almost literally — to the hallowed ground of Lambeau Field.

Corey Behnke, co-founder of Cheesehead TV, joins Scaffidi from his backyard just across Lombardi Avenue from Lambeau, for a conversation that blends football fandom with cutting-edge media innovation.

Best known for Cheesehead TV, Packers Transplants, and the Carry the G cream ale brand, Behnke is also the co-founder and CEO of LiveX, a leader in live design, webcast production, and global streaming events — from New Year’s Eve in Times Square to the 2020 Democratic National Convention and major worldwide sporting events.

In this episode, Behnke shares why he and Cheesehead TV co-founder Aaron Nagler bring an authentic fan perspective to Packers coverage — and how the team’s uniquely global fanbase fuels everything they do.

In the second episode of “A Matter of Faith,” a special series from The Scaffidiology Podcast, host Steve Scaffidi sits down with Rabbi Jacob Herber, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Beth El in Norfolk, Virginia, for a wide-ranging and timely conversation on faith, politics, and moral leadership.