HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette

Lori Bullard- Law Enforcement Administrator for the State of Tennessee talks about her role-EPISODE 67

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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True Crime: Author Doug Kari of "The Berman Murders" talked about this unsolved murder of Barry and Louise Berman in 1986-EPISODE 66

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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Criminologist David Goyes joined HODGEPOD to discuss his research and findings of why some crimes happen-EPISODE 65

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

Leadership, Teamwork, Limitless Human Potential with Artist and Author Michaell Magrutsche

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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Bestselling Fantasy Adventure Writer and Author of the Warminster Series J.V. Hilliard returns to HODGEPOD- EPISODE 63

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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Stephen Dijoseph Recording Artist and Musician talks about his new album Songs Dreams Circumstance and Music Talk

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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TRUE CRIME-Criminal Defense Attorney and Author McCracken Poston Jr. on HODGEPOD to talk about his book ZENITH MAN-DEATH, LOVE AND REDEMPTION IN A GEORGIA COURTROOM

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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Ghosts, Guardian Angels, Bigfoot, Movies and other Paranormal topics with Jeremy Bryant of the Podcast "Paranormal-The New Normal"

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.
 

Daytona 500 preview with Zack Brown of ZB's Horsepower Talk

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, Zacks Top 5 All Time NASCAR drivers and his top 3 picks or drivers to watch out for.
@36:30 a little Super Bowl talk about the Chiefs and 49ers.
Zack provides tremendous insight into NASCAR racing. You will learn something new.
Recorded 1-30-2024
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Next Episode- Paranormal with Jeremy Bryant. Bigfoot, Guardian Angels, Salem Witch trials, and are there ghosts out there.
 
 
 

Baseball Part 2-MLB Bucket List, Hall of Fame Talk and a little nostalgic talk about professional wrestling with Flobo Boyce

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 today.
-WWF to the WWE and WCW with NWO storyline.
Flobo is a Stand Up Comic , host of his podcast network Knew Amsterdam.com, , author of the book" Graduation Day".
Recorded 1/26/2024
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Next episode Daytona 500 preview and look back at the history of the race with Zack Brown of ZB's Horsepower Talk podcast.