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John Roach

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John Roach has served as Madison Magazine’s monthly back page columnist for nearly 30 years.

He is founder and president of ROACH, an Emmy Award-winning video and film production company. Prior to forming his own Madison-based company in 1985, John was a producer at CBS and ABC in Chicago for six years. His credits include six Chicago Emmys, a National Iris Award for Best Television Special and a national CableACE nomination. He received the Peter Lisagor Award for Special News Production, plus recognition from the Organization of American Women in TV and Radio for his documentary work. Roach also co-wrote the screenplay for the 1999 David Lynch Film, “The Straight Story.” He has published two books that are collections of his most memorable columns over the years: “Way Out Here in the Middle” was published in 2003 and “While I Have Your Attention” was published in 2018.

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Articles

Roach: Airplane mode

Pondering the use of Facebook
John Roach,

November 26, 2018 11:30 PM

Roach: Stranger in the night

Roach: Stranger in the night

A raccoon invaded the attic of John Roach's home
John Roach,

September 21, 2018 5:08 PM

Roach: Friday night fights

Roach: Friday night fights

Edgewood high school never plays on its home field
John Roach,

September 19, 2018 3:14 PM

Roach: A doggone good companion

Roach: A doggone good companion

We bonded in the way only a human can with a dog
John Roach,

July 20, 2018 1:55 PM

Roach: Cream or sugar?

Roach: Cream or sugar?

Mornings are a time of respite
John Roach,

June 29, 2018 10:27 PM

Roach: The Great Divide

Roach: The Great Divide

The friction of the red state/blue state
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:55 PM

Roach: We have lost truth

Roach: We have lost truth

America is dysfunctional as it has ever been
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:55 PM

Roach: Being brave during times of fear

Roach: Being brave during times of fear

Remembering America's past during Fourth of July
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:55 PM

Roach: A dad is like a sculptor

Roach: A dad is like a sculptor

Being dad is an honor, not a responsiblity
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:54 PM

Roach: I need a hero

Roach: I need a hero

But really, what is a hero?
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:54 PM

Roach: Water brings our mind peace

Roach: Water brings our mind peace

Find peace around water for a Blue Mind
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:54 PM

Roach: As summer ends

Roach: As summer ends

Saying good-bye to summer
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:54 PM

Roach: Taking a look at an America without diversity

Roach: Taking a look at an America without diversity

"We are all born of dreamers"
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:53 PM

Roach: Life in a time of chaos

Roach: Life in a time of chaos

To manage life start by being nice to each other
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:53 PM

Roach: No particular place to go

Roach: No particular place to go

When in doubt, drive
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:53 PM

Roach: The flu and other things

Roach: The flu and other things

Due to the flu, he experienced Madison health care
John Roach,

June 14, 2018 7:52 PM

Roach: Traveling back to the 60s

Roach: Traveling back to the 60s

The '60s in Madison is why I am who I am.
John Roach,

May 29, 2018 2:21 PM

Roach: The baseball glove

The game Breese Stevens in 1966 proved significant
John Roach,

April 20, 2018 12:00 PM

Roach: Working as an artist

Roach: Working as an artist

"What I do is who I am"
John Roach,

March 26, 2018 1:34 PM

Kaepernick’s Act: Justice for all

Kaepernick’s Act: Justice for all

A political statement made in a different way
John Roach,

June 5, 2017 9:44 AM

Upon further review, maybe it is great to be ungrateful

Upon further review, maybe it is great to be ungrateful

Find out the things Roach is not thankful for
John Roach,

November 21, 2016 7:59 PM

Election wounds will take time to heal

Election wounds will take time to heal

John Roach,

October 14, 2016 5:22 AM

Presidential election shows a rise in the honesty class

Presidential election shows a rise in the honesty class

Recalling presidents of the past
John Roach,

September 14, 2016 5:00 AM

Roach: Finding a safe haven from politics

Roach: Finding a safe haven from politics

Author John Sandford's books hold up over time
John Roach,

August 15, 2016 5:00 AM

Roach: Leaders need to reverse ‘Us vs. Them’ in Madison

Roach: Leaders need to reverse ‘Us vs. Them’ in Madison

As use of force and violence take center stage
John Roach,

July 22, 2016 8:01 PM

Roach: Addiction to one click is real, dangerous

Roach: Addiction to one click is real, dangerous

John Roach,

June 15, 2016 12:00 AM

Roach to state Dems: Be more like the Cubs

Roach to state Dems: Be more like the Cubs

Wisconsin Democrats should take a page from the...
John Roach,

May 16, 2016 5:00 AM

Roach on political race: How weird can it get?

Roach on political race: How weird can it get?

John Roach has an interesting pick for our next...
John Roach,

April 22, 2016 5:00 AM

2 hidden gems at Nakoma Golf Club

2 hidden gems at Nakoma Golf Club

The Big Bar offers non-stop fun while the...
John Roach,

April 8, 2016 5:00 AM

Roach: Madison and the rise of Foodie Nation

Roach: Madison and the rise of Foodie Nation

Four chefs in the running for James Beard Awards
John Roach,

March 15, 2016 6:00 PM

Roach: Madison’s best trait is ’15 Minute Brag’

Roach: Madison’s best trait is ’15 Minute Brag’

The one single thing that makes every other...
John Roach,

February 22, 2016 6:00 AM

Roach: Trio of films strip the emperor’s clothes

Roach: Trio of films strip the emperor’s clothes

‘Making a Murderer,' 'Spotlight' and 'The...
John Roach,

January 14, 2016 6:00 AM

Roach: From the Pill to Tinder

Roach: From the Pill to Tinder

Not since the Pill has something changed the...
John Roach,

December 15, 2015 8:00 AM

Roach: Why my dog is on Prozac

Roach: Why my dog is on Prozac

That very concept is enough to depress you
John Roach,

November 11, 2015 6:00 AM

Roach: The Blue Screen of Death

Roach: The Blue Screen of Death

Steve Jobs gave us a new world with the iPhone....
John Roach,

October 19, 2015 5:00 AM

Voter fatigue produces candid candidates

Voter fatigue produces candid candidates

Imagine if politicians spoke the truth
John Roach,

September 24, 2015 5:00 AM

Broken wings: Why I hate air travel

Broken wings: Why I hate air travel

Somewhere the Wright Brothers are weeping
John Roach,

August 26, 2015 5:00 AM

Exodus: An escape to the north woods

Exodus: An escape to the north woods

Millions flock to the pristine lakes and woods
John Roach,

June 22, 2015 5:00 AM

Roach: To serve and shoot

Roach: To serve and shoot

A legal shot isn't necessarily a good shot
John Roach,

May 13, 2015 5:00 AM

A tribute to everyone’s greatest cheerleader

A tribute to everyone’s greatest cheerleader

Support Alzheimer's research May 3
John Roach,

April 15, 2015 5:00 AM

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