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Matt Allen Uncut
by Matthew Allen
Longform discussions between WPRO's Matt Allen and fascinating people in Rhode Island and beyond.
Episodes
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Episode 60: Tony Farr (THE SEQUEL)
Tony Farr was a long time fixture in RI talk radio. He has filled in and hosted shows on many local stations as well as being a long time caller on many shows over the years. About a decade ago he left RI and moved away. I like to check in with him on the issues of the day because he has a good...
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Episode 59: Jeremy "Spike" Cohen
Spike Cohen is the Libertarian candidate for Vice President of the United States. We have a great discussion regarding how he is traveling the country and trying to convince people that ultimate freedom and prosperity comes from voluntary cooperation between people. Subscribe to the podcast and...
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Episode 58: David Eaton
David Eaton is the owner and head instructor at Krav Maga South Coast in New Bedford. I started training there back in November and I love the school and the discipline. We talk about the fighting style, the types of people who would benefit from Krav and well as the benefits of self defense...
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Episode 57: James Lindsay
James Lindsay is the co-author of a new book called "Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity―and Why This Harms Everybody". If you want to know where all this "woke" craziness is coming from and where it could be headed, you need to hear this...
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Episode 56: Don Roach Part 2
Don Roach is a blogger, and political commentator. He happens to be a black Republican and has a unique viewpoint on race in society. You know all those "uncomfortable conversations" everyone wants you to have? We try to have one. THIS IS PART TWO.
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Episode 55: Don Roach
Don Roach is a blogger, and political commentator. He happens to be a black Republican and has a unique viewpoint on race in society. You know all those "uncomfortable conversations" everyone wants you to have? We try to have one. THIS IS PART ONE. We could go for a very long time with this.…
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Episode 54: Kobi Dennis
Kobi Dennis is the Diversity and Inclusion Manager for the Great Providence YMCA. He's been on the front lines of working with Providence youth for YEARS. We talk about his reaction to the riots in Providence, the importance of mentors for young men, his take on the "defund police" issues and so...
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Episode 53: Chef Billy Manzo
WARNING SOME ADULT LANGUAGE WAS USED IN THE TAPING OF THIS PODCAST LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!!! Chef Billy Manzo is a certified Master pizzaioli and owner of Federal Hill Pizza in Providence and Warren RI. We have a great conversation about what the new Covid-19 restrictions might mean for...
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Episode 52: Johnny Villella
Johnny Villella is the Co-Chief Photographer for WPRI Channel 12. He's the guy who's responsible for some of the most legendary footage from some of the most impactful investigative pieces in recent history. I try to get into the mind and methods of a TV photog and how you have to think to "get…
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Episode 51: Susan Pierce Thompson PhD. Part 2
Two years ago I started on a journey to lose weight. I was desperate and miserable. My wife heard about this program called Bright Line Eating. I threw my hands in the air and said why not. 160 pounds later the journey continues and the program saved my life. The person who created this whole...
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Episode 50: Dan McGowan Part II
Dan McGowan, reporter for the Boston Globe in RI. We talk about the issues in reporting in the age of Coronavirus. We talk about the state of media in RI and in general. I always enjoy talking to Dan I hope you enjoy listening to it!! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to…
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Episode 49: Walt Buteau
Walt Buteau has been with WPRI Channel 12 for 25 years. He's a long time member of the Target 12 Investigative Team and one of the people behind the popular "Street Stories". We talk about his career and his take on the world of journalism. Wait until you hear his theory on voting as a…
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Episode 48: Moira Walsh
Moira Walsh is the Representative for House District 3. She's a hard core progressive and we disagree about MANY things. However, I enjoyed our conversation greatly and thought her perspective on the legislative process was really fascinating. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts!!
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Episode 47: Mike Chippendale
The first politician to be featured on the podcast! Mike Chippendale is a Republican State Representative in the RI General Assembly. We talk about his life, his politics and get an inside look into the State House. Don't forget to subscribe!!
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Episode 46: Charlie Hall
A RI legend on many fronts, Charlie Hall is a comic, artist, and excellent guy. We talk about comedy, his courtroom sketches, and his new comedy show!!! Don't forget to subscribe!!
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Episode 45: Kim Kalunian
A former member of the WPRO news department, Kim Kalunian is now a reporter and anchor from WPRI channel 12. We talked about her career and how she puts together both stories and a newscast. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!!
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Episode 44: Joe Fleming
Joe Fleming is a RI pollster who works with WPRI Channel 12. We talk about polling and the techniques he uses to get the pulse of the people during election season. We had a fascinating discussion about the art and science of polling. Don't forget to subscribe!!
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Episode 43: Kim Zandy
Kim Zandy is a RI Radio Hall of Fame broadcaster. Co-Host of the wildly popular Giovanni and Kim Show on 92 ProFM. She's also a very interesting and VERY smart human being. We talk a little about her radio story but also about her adventure with foster parenting and adoption. You will enjoy...
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Episode 42: Will Gilbert
Will Gilbert is the Co-Host of the Rhode Show on WPRI Channel 12 and the guy that gave me my first shot on the air in RI. He's a REALLY fun guy and we had a great conversation about his career. We also get some great behind the scenes stories about some of the famous people he gotten to meet!…
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Episode 41: Raina Smith
Author Raina C. Smith is a native Rhode Islander, and writer of The 13th Apostle trilogy (The 13th Apostle, Divine Providence, Thy Kingdom Come), as well as The Vampire. She's a former TV reporter, radio personality and just a great person. We had an interesting conversation about her creative...
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Episode 40: Danielle North
Danielle North is an anchor at WPRI and is celebrating her 20th year in RI broadcasting!! We talk about her career and some of the interests she has outside of the news business. She will do almost anything for her viewers. She might even speak at your funeral :) Subscribe to get these delivered…
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Episode 39: Andrew Pollack
Mr. Pollack is an American author and school safety activist. His 18-year-old daughter Meadow Pollack was killed in the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. His new book "Why Meadow Died" is a warning to parents about policies that he says led to the school shooting. Buy the book here:...
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Episode 38: Davey Morris
Dave Morris is a RI radio god. Program Director of two of RI's most popular radio stations, (92 PRO FM and HOT 106) his career spans three decades. He's also a great human being. We sit down and talk about his career and his insights into the music and radio business. He's met some interesting...
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Episode 37: James Lindsay
Dr. James Lindsay is a mathematician and co-conspirator in the Greivance Studies Affair. He and two colleagues created fake academic papers and had them published in certain "academic" journals. They were publishing amazingly ridiculous fake science until someone at the Wall Street Journal caught...
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Episode 36: Steve Laffey
Steve Laffey is a Rhode Islander in exile. He's the former Mayor of Cranston. He has a mind and a will to fix broken financial situations. He's thinking about coming back to RI to ask the people to let him fix the state. We get into his life, his view on education, his view on Trump and what it...
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Episode 35: Pat Ford
Pat Ford is the Chairman of the RI Libertarian Party. We have an interesting conversation about what it means to be a libertarian. What would libertarian philosophy look like if empowered in RI? We get a glimpse. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!!
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Episode 34: Travis Landry
Travis Landry is an expert on pop-culture collectibles. He works over at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and he specializes in auctions of popular culture items like toys and comic books etc. We talk about what makes things valuable and what you might have in your house that could be worth big $$$.
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Episode 33: Joe Trillo
He ran for Governor and was a long time Warwick State Representative. I sit down with Joe Trillo to talk about the aftermath of the election, his view of RI going forward, and who he thinks would make a good governor. DON'T TO FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!!
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Episode 32: Tim White and Ted Nesi
WPRI 12 is expanding their investigative news operation. Tim White and Ted Nesi join me to discuss it. What will it mean for you as a consumer? What does it say about the local news market place? We discuss it all. I love talking to these guys and you'll love listening to them. Don't forget to...
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Episode 31: Bill Bartholomew
Bill Bartholomew is the host of the Bartholomewtown Podcast. He's a guy who has been fascinated by RI media for a long time and decided to forge his own path. The biggest names in the RI influencer sphere now ask to be on his podcast. He's a good guy with an interesting story. Subscribe to get...
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Episode 30: Tony Farr
Tony Farr was a long time fixture in RI talk radio. He has filled in and hosted shows on many local stations as well as being a long time caller on many shows over the years. About a decade ago he left RI and moved away. I grabbed him while he was on a visit to the state to tell us why he left…
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Episode 29: Kasim Yarn
Kasim Yarn is the Director of RI Department of Veterans Affairs. In this interview we discuss his history in the Navy, his tenure as the first director of this newly formed department, and a personal tragedy that he's dealt with while in office. He's a really interesting guy and I'm glad to have...
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Episode 28: Steve Donovan
Steve Donovan is the co-host of the Lite Rock 105 morning show and a stand up comedian. He's a funny and interesting guy. I really enjoyed his stories and perspective on comedy. Subscribe to receive this podcast delivered to your Apple device when they come out!!
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Episode 27: Justin Katz
Justin Katz is vice president of the Tiverton Town Council and research director for the Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity. We talk mostly about political philosophy and what's happening in the general political debate in our community today. I really enjoyed this one and i think you...
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Episode 26: Father James Cuddy Part Two
Father Cuddy is the Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Providence College. He joins us for the second time to discuss Easter and it's spiritual significance to the Christian community. For those of you about to celebrate the Easter holiday, I hope you enjoy it!
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Episode 25: Ryan Irving, Personal Trainer
Ryan graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a BS in Kinesiology and a focus in Exercise Science. He is currently certified as a personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. We talk about how he trains people and the habit forming strategy that he uses to get…
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Episode 24: Bella Robinson
Bella Robinson is a sex worker’s rights activist who has worked in the sex industry for over thirty years. She founded the Rhode Island Chapter of Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics (COYOTE RI) in 2009 and has served as the executive director since. As the director of COYOTE RI, Bella looks to build...
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Episode 23: Erika Sanzi
Erika Sanzi is a former teacher and school committee member. She runs a local education blog called www.goodschoolhunting.org We get into education issues and also go off the rails on the social issues of the day. I really enjoyed this conversation. I hope you do too!!
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Episode 21: Susan Peirce Thompson PhD.
People have asked me how I lost weight recently. This is the woman who wrote the book that I followed to get it done so far. It's been life changing for me and I hope you find it interesting and maybe useful!! Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive...
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Episode 20: Alison Bologna
NBC 10's Alison Bologna joins me this week. We don't really talk about her work as a journalist but as a teacher and practitioner of yoga. She also has a growing non-profit organization that bring mindfulness and yoga training to MANY people who could benefit from it. I hope you enjoy and make…
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Episode 19: Giovanni
Co-host of the wildly popular Giovanni and Kim Morning Show on 92 PRO-FM, Hall of Fame broadcaster, and all around legend. Giovanni has been in RI radio for over 40 years. We talk about his career and his personality. Hope you enjoy. Subscribe on the Apple Podcast app.
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Episode 18 Dave Rubin
Dave Rubin is a YouTube based talk show host and member of the "Intellectual Dark Web". He's had a fascinating personal political evolution and is fighting the free speech battle on the digital front through his show The Rubin Report. He's got some interesting insight into the state of political...
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Episode 17: Dan McGowan
The man who covers Providence and Education issues for WPRI and WPRI.com is the next guest on the podcast. We get to hear the interesting story of how he broke the story about a former Providence Police Chief hosting an under age drinking party at his home. ENJOY!! Subscribe on the Apple Podcast...
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Episode 15 - Journalist Sean Daly
In this episode we talk to retired Ch 12 reporter Sean Daly, who talks about his long career in Rhode Island media.
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Episode 14 Reverend James Cuddy from Providence College: A discussion of Christmas
Reverend James Cuddy Vice President for Mission and Ministry Providence College and joins us for a discussion of the Christmas story. Merry Christmas!!
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Episode 13 Dante Bellini
Communications/marketing expert Dante Bellini joins us to talk about his career, his legendary RI clientele, and some interesting side discussions along the way.
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Episode 12 Ted Nesi
WPRI Reporter Ted Nesi joins us to talk about his career, experience in media, and how he tries to stay balanced in his reporting.
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Episode 11 Frank Terranova
Chef, teacher, TV personality. Frank Terranova joins me in time for Thanksgiving!! We talk about the food industry and the all important turkey dinner. ENJOY!!
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Episode 10 Jason Hawes from Ghost Hunters and Beyond Reality Radio
You know him from his hit TV show Ghost Hunters and his nationally syndicated radio show Beyond Reality Radio. He's a Rhode Islander who has created an extremely popular brand in the paranormal genre. Plus he's a great guy. Enjoy!!
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