Best Knack Williams Podcasts (2026)

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Will AI Cause Socialism? 40:45

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Our discussion today explores the intersection of **artificial intelligence** and the resurgence of **capitalism vs socialism**, drawing parallels between these powerful forces. The conversation highlights the economic implications of automation and its potential impact on society. YouTube @TwoGuysAgainstAI…

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Is AI Actually Smart or Just Copying Everything? 33:40

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We discuss the importance of proper **citation** when making statements, emphasizing why one should always mention where information comes from. This conversation highlights how artificial intelligence might be just the great plagiarizer. Two guys discuss how much of AI outcomes represents verbatim copying of human work. They ask is AI smart or jus…

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Can AI Really Create BETTER Music Than Human Songwriters? 39:50

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This discussion centers on the growing presence of **ai** in the music industry. We explore how **ai music**, including #1 country **ai songs**, is changing the landscape of **streaming music**. The conversation highlights the significant **impact** this trend has on human artists and the future of music creation. YouTube @TwoGuysAgainstAI…

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What's the REAL Cost of Ignoring AI Contract Details? 53:40

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The **AI** discussion today dives into the critical question of 'who is responsible' and how easily important details, often found in online **legal documents**, are overlooked. We explore the broader implications of these often-missed 'fine print' **rules**, emphasizing the importance of knowing **how to read a contract**. This conversation highli…

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Is AI Being Used For Secret Propaganda? 33:32

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The Guys discussion today centers on how **artificial intelligence** could be used by state agents as a tool for **the power of propaganda**. They explore the serious **ai danger** when these models, influenced by their inputs, spread **fake news**. This conversation really drives home that **you're not immune to propaganda**. YouTube @TwoGuysAgain…

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Question Everything About AI Spirituality & Religious Chatbots! 36:01

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Join us for a deep discussion about what happens when AI wanders into the spiritual realm, exploring concepts of **Christianity** and **spirituality**. We touch on topics like **Jesus Christ** and other **world religions**, pondering the very nature of **God**. This conversation is a journey into faith and belief as religions turn to AI for guidanc…

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Will AI Make Us Go Extinct? 31:37

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Join us as we explore the four main things that can go wrong with artificial intelligence, including scenarios like financial collapse and global warfare. This discussion highlights the significant dangers of AI and the critical need for robust AI safety protocols. We also touch on the future of AI and the importance of ethical AI considerations fo…

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The Dark Side of AI Assisted Learning, What You Need To Know 1:18:15

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The discussion covers the growing concerns around the use of **chatgpt** in **education**, specifically within **academia**. The central theme is whether **academic honesty** can be maintained. YouTube @TwoGuysAgainstAIBy William Austin

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Episode #128 – Randy Jackson 33:38

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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with RANDY JACKSON. He is best known as the front man of the band Zebra who scored hits in the early 80’s with songs such as In “Tell Me What You Want” and Who’s Behind The Door”. Randy Jackson will be the guest vocalist for Windborne's The Musi…

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AI Romance vs Real Life: Which Wins? 59:43

2M ago59:43

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The team is back, exploring a new *ai chatbot**. They discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of using a **chatbot* as an *ai companion**. The conversation touches on the capabilities of **artificial intelligence* and the potential for trouble. A discussion on the current state of AI chatbots, delving into how they utilize natural language pro…

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Episode #127 – Paul Williams 51:51

2M ago51:51

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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with PAUL WILLIAMS. He is Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar winning singer, songwriter and actor. He wrote songs for A Star is Born and won an Oscar for “Evergreen”. He wrote “Rainbow Connection” for Kermit the Frog. He scored multiple hits with so…

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We Tried The New AI Chatbot And This Happened! 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

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The guys discuss their initial experience with a new AI chatbot. The conversation touches on the nature of technology and the capabilities of artificial intelligence with this new AI. They specifically discuss what inspired the initial dive into the chatbot, and what scared them most. YouTube @TwoGuysAgainstAI…

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Episode #126 – Jason Bonham 29:53

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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 h…

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Gangs In The Military (Part Three) Bloods, Crips, Surenos, Gangster Disciples, Vice Lords, and more 1:24:11

3M ago1:24:11

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The Disruptors with Brian Sanders Podcast Former 82nd Airborne Paratrooper and Gang Detective Hunter "Gator" Glass was one of the first detectives to correctly identify, document, and investigate gang members operating in the military. He has traced their presence dating back to the 1970s when Bloods and Crips in Los Angeles were given the option t…

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Gangs In The Military (Part Two) Bloods, Crips, Surenos, Gangster Disciples, Vice Lords, and more 48:46

3M ago48:46

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The Disruptors with Brian Sanders Podcast Former 82nd Airborne Paratrooper and Gang Detective Hunter "Gator" Glass was one of the first detectives to correctly identify, document, and investigate gang members operating in the military. He has traced their presence dating back to the 1970s when Bloods and Crips in Los Angeles were given the option t…

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Gangs In The Military (Part One) Bloods, Crips, Surenos, Gangster Disciples, Vice Lords, and more. Guest: Paratrooper / Gang Detective Hunter "Gator" Glass 51:24

3M ago51:24

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The Disruptors with Brian Sanders Podcast Former 82nd Airborne Paratrooper and Gang Detective Hunter "Gator" Glass was one of the first detectives to correctly identify, document, and investigate gang members operating in the military. He has traced their presence dating back to the 1970s when Bloods and Crips in Los Angeles were given the option t…

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Investigating Gangs/Guns/Drugs, Police Training & Cop Culture: "JT" creator of "Survive Policing" 1:43:25

3M ago1:43:25

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You've heard Joe Rogan talk about the Instragram account, "Police Posts," now hear from one of the main contributors! Guest: "JT," the creator of every cops favorite IG account "Survive Policing" is also an instructor with POLICE POSTS @PolicePosts and contributor to one of Instagram's largest accounts, "Police Posts," jumps on the mic to share his…

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Episode #125 – Colin Mochrie 30:30

3M ago30:30

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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.…

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How The Most Decorated Unit In World War 2 Crossed Paths With The Washington DC Punk Scene. Guest: 16x Champion Pro Surfer Rick Takahashi 44:47

3M ago44:47

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Here's the history you never heard about in high school...

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The Channel, Osiris, and more: Movie Director William Kaufman 1:11:59

3M ago1:11:59

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From his days of being an extra in Good Morning, Vietnam to his career making movies, director William Kaufman shares his insight on Hollywood, actors, special effects, music and more. William Kaufman has worked with Max Martini, Cole Hauser, Linda Hamilton, Cuba Gooding Jr., Armand Assante, Lance Henriksen, Dennis Haysbert, Dolph Lundgren, and man…

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An AI can flatter, persuade, and push you further than you think 30:55

3M ago30:55

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What if the most dangerous AI doesn’t look like a robot at all—but like a friend who always knows just what to say? We dig into the quiet power of conversational systems to flatter, guide, and ultimately nudge people—especially younger users—toward choices they might never make on their own. From drones and assistants to romance apps and “AI lawyer…

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Episode #124 – David Freiberg and Cathy Richardson of Jefferson Starship 45:16

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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 …

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DET ONE, Hunting Terrorist In Classified Missions and the Creation of MARSOC: John A Dailey, Scout Sniper/Force Recon/Det One team leader, and author of "Tough Rugged Bastards" 1:13:36

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IN 2003, Dailey was given the task to create a team of hand pickedMarines to hunt insurgents in the most classified of missions. They were known only as "Det One." In 2004, "Detachment One" began hunting insurgents, bomb makers, terrorist financiers, and snatching HVTs (High-Value Targets) in Iraq. They were highly effective in their classified ope…

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#80 Tren de Aragua, their history, their links to terrorist organizations, and the fight to dismantle them: DEA Agent Wes Tabor (author of Infiltrate America) 57:22

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Currently, Tren De Aragua has been identified as operating within 22 states in America. President Trump and the U.S. government have classified Tren de Aragua, MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha), and cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations which now changes the strategies to disrupt, dismantle, and deplete these enemy organizations. DEA Agent Wes Tabor ha…

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Episode #123 –Mickey Dolenz 24:59

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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 Sep…

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Episode #122 –Fortune Feimster 21:28

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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 up…

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Episode #121 – Peter Asher 28:04

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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 Ta…

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#79 "Billy Batts & The Made Men" Voted best band of 2024 54:07

4M ago54:07

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Guest: Billy Batts & The Made Men NEW ALBUM: "For The Surly Types"You've heard me mention them on other episodes. You've seen me post about them on Instagram. They have shared the stage with Dead Kennedys, Teenage Bottlerocket, Sheer Terror, D.R.I., FEAR, and many others.Now, hear the next generation of punk! For anyone who loves music and more imp…

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#78 FBI Counterterrorism/SWAT, 9-11 Commission, the arrest of Ramzi Yousef, writing novels, and more: Author/Special Agent F.X. Regan ("Washington Field" and "Fairfax Station" 1:22:12

5M ago1:22:12

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Terrorism expert/author Fred Burton (Beirut Rules, Chasing Shadows, Under Fire:Benghazi and more) told me I need to have FBI Special Agent F.X. Regan on the podcast. When Fred throws out a referral, I listen. Fred and F.X.Regan crossed paths under many years of working counterterrorism. Regan shares details about his background working as a field a…

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#77 How Special Forces soldiers became Mexico's most violent cartel: LOS ZETAS, and the DEA agent who dismantled them: Special Agent Leo Silva (author Reign of Terror) 1:27:10

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The U. S. State Department has now classified "Los Zetas" a foreign terrorist organization and one of the most violent and prolific leaders known as "Z-40" has been extradited to the U.S. to face a litany of charges. We dive into the history of "Los Zetas," a Mexican cartel formed by Special Forces soldiers who learned the trafficking business whil…

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Episode #120 – Beth Stelling 41:00

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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 ho…

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Mannia Louise on Frequency Shifting and Energy Alignment | Ep 3 1:02:17

6M ago1:02:17

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Unlocking Your True Potential: A Journey with Frequency Shifter Mannia In this insightful episode, our host welcomes Mannia, a frequency shifter who specialises in helping individuals realign their energy to feel empowered. The discussion covers diverse topics such as astrology, energy frequencies, and self-awareness. Mania shares her personal jour…

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Episode #119 – Hank Azaria 31:45

6M ago31:45

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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 …

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Episode #118 – Kasey Chambers 37:28

7M ago37:28

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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 Hampto…

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Episode #117 – Tracy Bonham 38:35

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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 G…

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#76 Undercover in the Outlaws MC, The Base, The KKK, and more: FBI Agent Scott Payne aka "Pale Horse" aka "Big Country" 1:42:13

7M ago1:42:13

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Most FBI agents don't live a life undercover with criminal motorcycle clubs or extremist groups or ever play the part of a hitman or commit to roles involving public corruption, or be an active member of a regional SWAT team, but FBI Agent Scott Payne has done ALL of the above as well as assignments that are still classified. The guy is a natural s…

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#76 Undercover in Outlaws MC, The Base, The KKK, and more: FBI Agent Scott Payne aka "Pale Horse" 1:42:13

7M ago1:42:13

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Most FBI agents don't live a life undercover with criminal motorcycle clubs or extremist groups or ever play the part of a hitman or commit to roles involving public corruption, or be an active member of a regional SWAT team, but FBI Agent Scott Payne has done ALL of the above as well as assignments that are still classified. The guy is a natural s…

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#75 Waking up in Sheriff Joe Arpaio's jail, juggling meth, heroin, cocaine, alcohol, and 3000 albums: Shane Watson (Silverladder) 1:31:28

7M ago1:31:28

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From battling meth, heroin and alcoholism to training Arizona police officers on cycles of dependency, self destruction, and addiction, Shane Watson talks about his head first dive into every drug imaginable only to wake up in one of America's most known jails. Shane shares how he went through withdrawals from behind cell walls yet somehow not only…

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#74 Saddam's favorite guard: The American who spent 8 hours a day for 6 months guarding and talking with the dictator until his execution 1:46:49

8M ago1:46:49

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Imagine being a 19 year old soldier and you get selected to guard Saddam Hussein during his final months of life. The Army may have plucked this play right out of the Silence of the Lambs movie script: Was "Tucker" their Agent Starling? 8 hours a day sitting with, at the time, public enemy number one, a man who committed unspeakable acts, atrocitie…

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Episode #116 – Aimee Mann 25:00

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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with singer-songwriter, AIMEE MANN. She is known for her solo work as well as being the singer, bassist and songwriter of the band Til Tuesday. She will be at The Park Theatre in Cranston on June 5.…

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#73 Longmire, HOMESTEAD, Saving Grace, Criminal Minds, Batman vs Superman, and more: BAILEY CHASE! 1:06:49

8M ago1:06:49

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Ego-free actor, Bailey Chase and I talk about his incredible acting career spanning two decades through television and the movie screen, his fleeing Los Angeles to a more grounded, easy living town in the South, his exposure to crack cocaine during his teen years, his path to earning a psychology degree while playing football for arguably one of th…

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#72 Rocket attacks in Iraq, kidnapping cases of U.S. sources overseas, and mores stories from "Taking Up The Sword": Special Agent/Author Randall Bennett 1:04:12

8M ago1:04:12

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TAKING UP THE SWORD by Randall Bennett

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#71 All things METAL! CJ Ortiz, the Metal Motivator (The University of Badassery Podcast) 1:23:56

8M ago1:23:56

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What does Black Sabbath, Pantera, and MS-13 have in common? Listen to this episode and find out! "My music is violent so I don't have to be." -CJ Ortiz CJ Ortiz jumps on the mic to tell stories of metal music, the power of motivation/action, his friendship with co-host "Pat Mac" (Pat McNamara- The University of Badassery Podcast) as well as the ori…

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#70 Infiltrating the Greek mob, the arrest of a metropolitan mayor and the crimes in between: Undercover Detective Matt Pitcher 59:33

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Ever heard of the Greek mob operating in the South? Ever heard of them being tied to political corruption? Ever heard of a mayor being arrested on federal charges for bribery? What begins as buying drugs in an undercover operation slowly becomes a full blown infiltration of the Greek mob, the arrest of a metropolitan mayor, and the crimes in betwee…

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Episode #115 – Graham Nash 27:55

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Welcome back to The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif, and hosted by John Fuzek. Today John chats with music legend, GRAHAM NASH. He is known for his work with Crosby, Stills, and Nash as well as the Hollies and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with both groups. He is also known for his work in photography. Graham Nash will be a…

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#69 From rolling in an ambulance during the L.A. riots to working for Sublime in '95: L.A. DJ Jason Kramer talks about working in coroners office, the music scene, playing himself in movies, and more 1:18:25

9M ago1:18:25

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Jason and I met after he read about me in "Walk The Blue Line" by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann. It was the Bad Brains reference that caught his attention. We linked up through IG, and I knew I had to have him on the show. Jason is a L.A. DJ for KCRW, an adjunct professor, music supervisor, photographer, and former first responder. We talk abo…

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#68 From Taliban-hating Kabul kid/Tom Clancy reading teenager to surviving 3 IEDs, hundreds of firefights, armed interpreter Jason Essazay (Meyer Defense) 2:07:49

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"When 9/11 happened, I was 11 years old..." Jason Essazay tells of growing up in Kabul under the oppression of the Taliban and dreaming of the day when he could dish out some payback. In his early teenage years, he discovered Tom Clancy novels donated by American soldiers and lending groups. Fueled by his hatred for the Taliban and terrorists and h…

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#66 From witnessing his mother's death and abuse to working Fire/EMS/Search and Rescue: "Cardinal SOG" 1:32:36

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Instagram @cardinalsog

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#67 Fleeing Los Angeles lockdowns and mask mandates to find freedom in Montana: Singer/Songwriter Bryan McPherson 52:56

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In a time when propaganda is omnipresent, the anti-fascist have become the fascist, and cities are resembling a John Carpenter movie, music matters now more than ever. Folk singer/songwriter, Bryan McPherson, shares his experiences growing up in Boston, moving to California, recording albums, and the bizarre era of lockdowns, mask mandates, friends…