HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette

Lori Bullard  Law Enforcement Administrator for the State of Tennessee  joined HODGEPOD to talk about her role leading this agency. Lori has held this position since 2019. Prior to this role, Lori was Assistant Commissioner of Driver Services where she lead the daily operations of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security's 50 driver service centers across Tennessee. She is also a 25 year vet...

True crime investigator and Author Doug Kari joined HODGEPOD to talk about the unsolved murder of Barry and Louise Berman in the Mojave Desert. Barry and Louise went out for a stroll January 6, 1986 and both were never seen again. It was only 3 years later that their remains were found in a grave in a remote area. The Book is "The Berman Murders"-Unraveling the Mojave Desert's Most Mysterious Unso...

David Goyes joined HODGEPOD from Bogota, Colombia to from his 15 years of experience studying crime and why it happens. -Speaking with those who are in prison  -His visits to prisons. -David brings a different approach Please give a listen and follow. HODGEPOD can be heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, PODBEAN AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS. Recorded March 19, 2024

Michaell Magrutsche  is a multidisciplinary artist, strategist ( private, corporate and political) Creativity Awareness Educator, speaker and author. Michaell has appeared on over 250 podcasts. -Michaell discussed our limitless human potential with a compelling life journey. -Rob and Michaell discussed leadership and what makes a leader successful in leading his or     her team. -The concept of te...

J.V. returns to HODGEPOD talk about his Warminster series and the fourth book "Echoes of Ghostwood" in the series due out in April 2024. Rob and J.V.Hilliard discussed; -Book One-"The Last Keeper" _ A little insight of Book 4 "Echoes of Ghostwood" -The detail given to every word in his series. -Where his gets some inspiration for writing scenes. -J.V. gives a nice little tidbit of his hometown Pit...

Episode 61 Stephen Dijoseph joined HODGEPOD to talk about his new album Songs Dreams Circumstance. Rob and Stephen discussed : -The  conception , recording and the final product of this great album. -His insipirations and influences -Last song he listened and go to song. New feature on podcast -Covering the rock classic "Roundabout" by YES on piano which can be found on YouTube or stephendijoseph....

EPISODE 60 ***Terrific book, must read***** ZENITH MAN-DEATH , LOVE, REDEMPTION IN A GEORGIA COURTROOM -IS ON SALE AND AVAILABLE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20TH, 2024. PUBLISHED BY KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP. Criminal defense attorney McCracken Poston Jr. joined HODGEPOD to talk this true crime case that has an unbelievable turn of events in The State of Georgia vs. Alvin Ridley in 1998. McCracken and Rob t...

Episode 59 Jeremy Bryant of the PARANORMAL THE NEW NORMAL PODCAST joined HODGEPOD to talk about -Ghosts -Guardian Angels -Bigfoot -Sci-Fi movies, and other movies that scare many -Other paranormal talk You can listen to Paranormal "The New Normal" on Apple Please give a listen and follow. Please email with any comments to hodgepodallin@yahoo.com . Next Episode-Episode 60. McCracken Poston Jr autho...

Now the episode is up and ready. There was technical glitch. Zack Brown of ZB's Horsepower Talk podcast returned to HODGEPOD to talk NASCAR with a little talk about the race at the LA Coliseum and the Daytona 500 Sunday February 18 at the Daytona International Speedway. @4:38 Rob and Zack pick up the Daytona 500 talk about past winners down nostalgia lane, the Crank it Up segment during the race,...

Flobo Boyce joined HODGEPOD again as we talked a few more ballparks on the bucket list. Flobo and Rob talked about: -Flobo's visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown recently. -Rob brought back being at the 1982 All Star Game in Montreal, Canada. -The recent inductees to the Baseball HOF and some who are were not inducted. -Nostalgic look at professional wrestling in the 80's ,90's and to...

On this episode Zack Brown of the ZB's Horsepower Talk joined HODGEPOD to talk about his season premiere of his podcast as the upcoming Nascar racing season and other racing. ZB Horsepower Talk is a great podcast on racing. Rob and Zack talked a little New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles as well. Recorded January 2nd , 2024 Please give a follow and listen. HODGEPOD can be heard on Apple,...

Executive Officer Matt Thomas of the Pinal County Sheriff Department joined HODGEPOD to talk about Fentanyl and how deadly it is on a daily basis. Matt is the author of the book "Interceptors-The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels" and has served for  30 years with the PInal County Sheriff Department. Rob and Matt covered, The deadly effects of Fentanyl The dangers at the border and the corr...

Author Tom Locke of the book"Moments in Time " Stories about Artists and Songs of the 50', 60's and 70's, For Fans...From a Music Fan"  from Vancouver, British Columbia joined HODGEPOD to talk about his work in television and movies in the 1980's and 90's. Tom talked about his work  production work of such television shows 21 Jump Street, X Files and the movie Legends of the Fall. He describes the...

Joseph M Lenard returns as we talk about " It's A Wonderful Life" and the meaning of the movie, In 2023 it is more popular than ever and one of the all time great movies of all time. I decided to play a few scenes in the beginning of our talk to get you in the mood at the beginning and during this episode. This movie shows the how important life is. Rob and Joseph discussed: -Clarence getting his...

If you love the movie" It's A Wonderful Life" then give this episode a listen. Adam Hogue who plays George Bailey in the life radio play on stage joined HODGEPOD to talk about the play , movie and more. You can see the IAWL at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center December 1st through December 3rd. Ticket information and link below. -Playing George Bailey  -Rehearsing for the The Live...

  A terrific and fun interview with Terry A Ferguson aka Professor T Love of the podcast " A Bowl of Soul A Mixed Stew of Soul Music "joined HODGEPOD to talk about her podcast and items below. -How does she get to comprise each episode. -Soul Music and how it is different in regions around United States, tremendous insight into the different regions. -Beatles and Rolling Stones inflienced by the b...

"London After Midnight" is an audio podcast drama directed by Jack Bowman. London After Midnight was a 1927 horror silent film that was destroyed in the 1965 fire at MGM studios. London After Midnight was released October 25, 2023. Rob and Jack discussed -Bringing to life the audio from the silent film -The cast including Art Malik who co-starred in notable movie "True Lies" 1994 and Little Mermai...

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER AND AWARD WINNING SONGWRITER DREW RYDER SMITH JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK ABOUT HIS MANY FACETS OF MUSIC IN NASHVILLE, TN. THIS EPISODE WAS FUN TO DO. DREW RELEASED AN EP EARLIER THIS YEAR SELF TITLED "DREW RYDER SMITH" WHICH IS AVAILBALE ON APPLE, SPOTIFY. AMAZON, YOUTUBE. -HIS START IN MUSIC AND THE DIFFERENT INFLUENCES THAT MADE HIM THE SUCCESS HE IS TODAY. -WHAT BANDS AND GENR...

IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SLEEPING THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. DR. BARRY KRAKOW JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK ABOUT SLEEP DISORDERS AND THE EFFECTS IN MENTAL ILLNESS. SO IF YOU ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH SLEEP THIS IS A MUST LISTEN A THIRD OF OUR DAY IS DEDICATED TO SLEEP, DR KRAKOW TALKED ABOUT HOW SLEEP IS IMPORTANT TO OUR EVERY DAY LIVES AND MORE. HIS NEW BOOK "LIFE SAVING SLEEP" IS OUT AND SHEDS LIGHT ON S...

IF YOU LIKE ROCK AND ROLL ESPECIALLY 1970'S MUSIC THIS EPISIODE IS FOR YOU. THE DOCTOR OF DIGITAL MICK SMITH JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK ABOUT FORMER FRONTMAN IAN HUNTER OF MOTT THE HOOPLE AND HOW HIS MUSIC HAS ENDURED TO THIS DAY. ROB AND MICK DISCUSSED: -IAN HUNTER AND MOTT THE HOOPLE -THEIR MOST POPULAR SONG" ALL THE YOUNG DUDES AND HOW IT CAME TO BE WITH DAVID BOWIE -ROCK AND ROLL IN THE SIXTIES W...

STAR-CROSSED IS A MUST READ!!! IN THIS EPISODE OF HODGEPOD CO-AUTHORS AND HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM HEATHER DUNE MACADAM AND SIMON WORRALL TALK ABOUT THEIR BOOK "STAR-CROSSED -A TRUE ROMEO AND JULIET STORY IN HITLERS PARIS". https://www.heatherdune.com https://www.kensingtonbooks.com YOU CAN PURCHASE STAR-CROSSED ON AMAZON, AT BARNES AND NOBLE AND OTHER OUTLETS. STAR-CROSSED IS A TRUE STORY IN PARIS,...

ROB FREDETTE AND JOSEPH M LENARD DISCUSS WHY DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE AND A COUPLE MORE MOVIES AND ACTORS. 1980'S WERE FULL OF TERRIFIC MOVIES HODGE POD CAN BE HEARD ON APPLE , SPOTIFY, IHEART, THE PODBEAN APP AND EVERY PODCAST PLATFORM. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND GIVE A FOLLOW. hodgepodallin@yahoo.com 28 Minutes :02 Seconds RECORDED AUGUST 18, 2023

Joseph M Lenard author and podcaster joins HODGEPOD to talk about three movies E.T. 1982, TOP GUN 1986 and DIE HARD 1988. In the first episode Rob and Joseph discuss E.T. and TOP GUN. The second episode will be on DIE HARD will drop Wednesday August 23rd. These 3 films main character started out as themselves against the world. But after perseverance the tide turned for these characters. Henry Tho...

IN THIS EPISODE I TAKE YOU TO THE DAY AND DAYS AFTER ELVIS PRESLEY DIED WITH NEW REPORTS. MEMPHIS WAS IN A PANDEMONIUM STATE. THE MEMPHIS REACTION, NATIONAL REACTION AND A REPORT FROM PORTLAND MAINE WHERE ELVIS WAS TO PERFORM 2 SOLD OUT CONCERTS SOLD OUT 8,500 FOR EACH SHOW. TREMENDOUS DETAILS IN THE NEWS REPORTS DURING THE THOSE IMMEDIATE DAYS AFTER THE DEATH OF ELVIS. THIS EPISODE GIVES STATS AB...

IN THIS EPISODE OF HODGEPOD, REECA SMITH GASSON TALKED ABOUT HER TIME WITH ELVIS PRESLEY. SHE TALKS ABOUT HOW SHE MET ELVIS PRESLEY AND WHAT TRANSPIRED AFTER HER FIRST MEETING WITH THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL. REECA TALKED ABOUT HER TIME WITH ELVIS, HER TIME AT GRACELAND AND SO MUCH MORE.  THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW WHICH SHEDS A LIGHT ON HOW KIND ELVIS WAS AND HOW HE TREATED PEOPLE. ELVIS STIL...