HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette

Numa: Italy’s Self-Empowerment Pop Star on Music as Healing- EPISODE 154

Host Rob Fredette interviews Italian recording artist Numa Palmer about her long career as a singer, songwriter, producer and TV personality. They discuss how she blends music with life coaching and energy healing to create empowering songs and cinematic videos.
Numa shares stories about creative process, performing in Miami, working on humanitarian projects like "The Promised Land," and the importance of self-empowerment, gratitude, and surrounding yourself with positive people.
Numa can be found at:
www.numaofficial.com
INSTAGRAM:
@numa_palmer
RECORDED: JANUARY 10TH, 2026
EMAIL: hodgepodallin@yahoo.com
 

From Heartache to Alignment — Practical Relationship Tools and Soul Work with Maria Micha- EPISODE 153

In this episode Maria Micha, a relationship and breakup specialist and spiritual psychotherapist, shares practical strategies for overcoming obstacles, accessing the subconscious through dreams and meditation, and repairing or ending relationships with clarity and compassion.
She also explores breaking ancestral patterns, rediscovering life purpose, simple habits like weekly check-ins and date nights, and the power of kindness and community in healing and growth.
This a great episode to take a step back and reboot. Maria offered great insights.
RECORDED JANUARY 18, 2026
You can find Maria Micha @:
Instagram:  officialmariamicha
Linkedin:     Maria Micha Counseling Centre
 

32 Years on the Beat: Jim Vaglica's SWAT Stories & the Boston Marathon Manhunt- EPISODE 152

Jim Vaglica recounts a 32-year law enforcement career that includes long service on a regional SWAT team, frontline work during the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt, and protection details for high-profile figures.
He also shares behind-the-scenes memories from reality shows like "Expedition Impossible" and "American Grit", his passion for fitness, and his transition into private VIP protection.

Beats, Ballparks & Backstages: A Candid Conversation with Musician-Journalist Levi Coovert -EPISODE 151

Host Rob Fredette sits down with Levi Coovert — a Seattle-based musician and sports journalist — to discuss Levi’s path into country music with rock and pop influences, songwriting during COVID, stage performance, recording and production, and his musical inspirations from the Beatles to U2.
The episode also covers Levi’s sports coverage in Washington, his love for the Mariners and Seahawks, pop culture influences, and where listeners can find his songs online.
RECORDED DECEMBER 13, 2025
You can follow Levi one:
INSTAGRAM:        @levicoovert
YOUTUBE:            @levicoove
TikTok :                  @levicoove

How Moe Norman Changed My Game — Todd Graves on the Single Plane Swing- EPISIODE 150

Rob Fredette interviews Todd Graves about his journey from playing professional golf to coaching and building Graves Golf Academy around Moe Norman's single plane swing. Todd explains how Mo's biomechanics simplified ball-striking, his time at the University of Oklahoma, life on tour, and the hands-on teaching approach he now uses at his Edmond academy and online.
The episode also covers Todd's use of AI to craft his new book The Intelligent Golf Swing, the academy's technology-driven instruction, and the satisfaction he finds in helping students improve and enjoy the game.
Great conversation.
You can find at these links and sites below.
https://gravesgolf.com
YOUTUBE: @toddgravesgolf
INSTAGRAM: toddgravesgolf
THREADS: toddgravesgolf
Todd has authored one book " The Single Plane Golf Swing"
and another book is due out "The Intelligent Golf Swing"
RECORDED DECEMBER 4, 2025
 

From Arkansas to LA: Nate Mayes on Acting, Murals & Western Dreams- EPISODE 149

Host Rob Fredette interviews Los Angeles–based actor, writer, producer, and muralist Nate Mayes about his journey from Arkansas to Hollywood, his acting training, and his passion for creating powerful public art.
Nate discusses auditions and coaching, memorable mural imagery (including a striking hands-and-explosion piece), his love for gritty Southern and Western roles, an upcoming psychological Western short film, and where to follow his work on Instagram @NateJMayes.
Recorded November 13, 2025. 
INSTAGRAM @natejmayes

Ryan Root on Steroids, Prison & Reinvention- EPISODE 148

Former underground steroid dealer Ryan Root tells the story of his rise, conviction in Operation Cyber Juice, and the four-plus years he served in prison.
After using his time to study biochemistry and business, he built a legitimate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) clinic and a wellness brand focused on optimization, genetic testing, and education.
This episode explores addiction, the science behind testosterone, the medical stigma surrounding TRT, and Root’s path to redemption and helping thousands improve their health and confidence.
RECORED 11-11-2025
 

Voiceover to Leading Roles — Inside Kayne Harrison's Acting Journey- EPISODE 147

Rob Fredette interviews British-American actor Kayne Harrison about his journey from voiceover work and odd jobs to landing a role in Netflix's" Resort to Love". They discuss filming during COVID in Mauritius, his background as a plumber and accountant, his influences and favorite films, voiceover and audiobook work, upcoming indie projects including a dark comedy-horror, and his thoughts on AI and the acting life. A Great Conversation.
RECORDEDNOVEMBER 7, 2025
imbued.me/kayneharrison
INSTAGRAM- @kayneleeharrison
 
 

How Transitioning Literally Changed Teegan Toftely's Life at 48 - EPISODE 146

On this episode Rob Fredette talks with Tegan Toftley, a 55-year-old trans woman who began her transition at 48. Tegan shares how transition helped relieve lifelong gender dysphoria, anxiety and chronic migraines, and how her family, work and personal life changed through the process.
The conversation also dives into pop‑culture favorites—from The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman to desert rock, MTV and 1980s music memories—mixing heartfelt personal experiences with lighthearted nostalgia.
RECORDED OCTOBER 28, 2025
You can follow and keep up to date with Teegan on Instagram @twincitiesteeganofficial.
 

Thank God for the Sinners: Inside a Punk‑Fueled Spy Thriller with Author Eric Magun - EPISODE 145

On this episode of HODGEPOD author Eric Magun discusses his debut thriller "Thank God for the Sinners" — a gritty spy story about double agent Rick Price, stitched with punk‑rock memories and a companion playlist.
Eric shares his years living in China and Southeast Asia, his indie filmmaking background, the book’s raw themes of trauma and espionage, and its recent award wins, plus a peek at the sequel in progress.
RECORDED OCTOBER 20, 2025
www.ericmagun.com