HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette
HodgePod is a podcast looking back at history in music, sports, film, TV, crime, historical events with a current twist. In other words, a little then and now. Each episode will deliver something new. RJF MEDIA LLC
Episodes
15 hours ago
15 hours ago
Journalist and Author Joe Strupp joined HODGEPOD to talk about his True Crime Books. The two cases are detailed below. Thank you to Joe Strupp.
"A Long Walk Home" . A young woman's unsolved murder and her sister's lifelong search for answers. In 1966, Carol Ann Farino was walking home from her job as a waitress and then found strangled to death an hour later in a driveway.
And
"Death on St. Charles St" Discovering my family's murderous secret. Joe discusses in great detail about the 1962 quadruple murder - suicide in Rapid City, S.D.
Both books can be purchased on Amazon.com.
Joe is a 35 year news veteran and has covered news, politics ,sports, media local government and investigations. He is currently at the Asbury Park Press in Neptune , NJ. He has appeared on Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, Voice of America, ABC News and Sirius XM.
Joe Strupp's work can be found at www.joestrupp.com.
Recorded April 18, 2024.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
Linda Chadwick Author of the book "On The Road" Your Backstage Pass All Access Pass VIP Guest 1982-1987 -A Texas Groupie's Memoir joined HODGEPOD.
Linda delivers in detail her memories and interactions with such Rock and Roll Bands as:
Poison
Aerosmith
Van Halen
Guns and Roses
And so many more
Linda's book can be purhcased on Amazon.Com and Walmart.Com
Recorded April 18, 2024
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Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
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 veteran of the Memphis Police Department.
Rob and Lori discussed:
-Her role as Law Enforcement Administrator.
-Decreasing fatalities on Tennessee highways.
-Drunk/ Impaired driving consequences.
-Tips on avoiding road rage incidents with aggressive drivers.
-Her career with the Memphis Police Department and her roles.
-Collaborating with law enforcement agencies in Tennessee.
-Even if you do not live in Tennessee Lori provides tips on dealing with aggressive drivers and
aware of your surroundings.
Recorded April 11, 2024
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
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 Unsolved Crime" . Published by Rowman and Littlefield
Even though the murder is unsolved Doug embarked on an almost ten year journey investigating and interviewing people who knew Barry and Louise Berman. He brings a fascinating look into the case. Through his investigation and research Doug names a possible suspect who had been with the Berman's the night before in 1986.
Recorded April 9, 2024
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Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
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
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Recorded March 19, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 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 teamwork to one common goal. The Key to success.
-How art saved his life.
-His :30 second podcast " The Smart of Art"
Recorded 2/27/2024
Michaell can be found on
X/formerly Twitter- @michaellart
Instagram - @smartofart
Facebook - Michaell Magrutsche
Threads -@smartofart
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Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- The last song he heard on his playlist before coming on HODGEPOD.
BOOK 1 -THE LAST KEEPERBOOK 2 -VORODIN'S LAIRBOOK 3 -THE TRILLIAS GAMBITBOOK 4 -ECHOES OF GHOSTWOOD-APRIL 2024
J.V. Hilliard can be found @:
-X/Formerly Twitter -@JVHilliardBooks
-Facebook -J.V. Hilliard
-Instagram-jvhilliardbooks
Recorded 3/7/2024
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
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.com
-Just good rock and roll music talk.
Recorded 2/29/2024
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Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
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 talk about:
-McCracken defending Alvin and how picked up at the car.
-Proving the innocence of Alvin
-The back and forth between the two.
-The redemption of Alvin in the small city of Ringold Georgia
-Other remembrances of the case, Alvin Ridley and more
Recorded February 19, 2024
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Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
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
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Next Episode-Episode 60. McCracken Poston Jr author of The Zenith Man will be the guest on this true crime story that will not believe.