HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette

HOW HAS RADIO CHANGED IN THE LAST 40 YEARS WITH MICHAEL C KEITH

American media historian Michael C Keith joined HODGEPOD to talk about radio has changed in the last 40 years. Michael C Keith worked in radio and has authored two dozen books on media. Keith was a professor of mine in college and was most recently served as faculty member of the Boston College Communications Department.
Topics covered
* How radio has changed the last 40 years.
* The transformation of local to corporate radio.
* How the climate has changed in radio
* Some neat stories of some of the most influential radio personalities like Larry King and morer
  Recorded on 12/12/2022
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CIGARETTES KILL- QUIT SMOKING NOW -NOVEMBER 18, 2005 CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER

My wife Donna and I discuss November 18, 2005 how smoking cigarettes caused a serious health scare for me.
******SHARE THIS WITH ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS*******
-CIGARETTES KILL OVER 450,000 AMERICAN A YEAR
-THERE ARE POISON CHEMICALS IN CIGARETTES
-YOUR HEALTH CAN IMPROVE IMMEDIATELY
-LIVE LONGER WHEN YOU QUIT THOSE CANCER STICKS
Thank you to the American Lung Association, CDC and the American Heart Association for the facts and also your videos.

CHALLENGER DISASTER JANUARY 28, 1986

THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER EXPLODED 73 SECONDS AFTER LAUNCHING FROM CAPE CANAVERAL JANUARY 28, 1986. 
HODGEPOD LOOKS AT THE TIME LEADING UP TO THE LAUNCH WITH THE CREW
THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER EXPLODED 73 SECONDS AFTER LAUNCHING FROM CAPE CANAVERAL JANUARY 28, 1986. 
HODGEPOD LOOKS AT THE TIME LEADING UP TO THE LAUNCH.
THE CREW OF THE CHALLENGER
F. RICHARD SCOBEE-COMMANDER
MICHAEL J SMITH    -PILOT
RONALD MCNAIR     -MISSION SPECIALIST
ELLISON ONIZUKA   -MISSION SPECIALIST
JUDITH RESNICK      -MISSION SPECIALIST
GREGORY JARVIS     -PAYLOAD SPECIALIST
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE-PAYLOAD SPECIALIST-TEACHER IN SPACE
I WILL LOOK AT CHRISTA MCAULIFFE BEING SELECTED OUT OF 11,000 TEACHERS WHO APPLIED. THE NEWS COVERAGE FROM CBS RADIO, KNBC AND ABC NEWS. THIS TRAGEDY STUNNED THE NATION AS OVER 40 MILLION WATCHED THE LAUNCH AND HORRIBLE TRAGEDY TO FOLLOW. PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN GAVE AN ADDRESS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE THAT NIGHT JANUARY 28. 
THE LAUNCH WAS PURE JOY AND IN A MATTER OF SECONDS TOTAL DISBELIEF OF THE CHALLENGER EXPLODED.
https://www.harpercollions.com/blogs/harlerkids/space-shuttle-challenger-explosion 
https://www.britannica.com/event/Challenger-disaster
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/weather/2021/01/19/how-weather-caused-the-loss-of-the-space-shuttle-challenger
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Challenger_disaster
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DIE HARD (1988) I HAVE A MACHINE GUN HO! HO! HO!

In the first of 2 episodes, Hodgepod with Rob Fredette looks back at the movie Die Hard. Rob and Shawn Donovan talk about John McClane played by Bruce Willis and Hans Gruber played by Alan Rickman.Rob and Shawn discuss:-Bruce Willis cast perfectly as John McClane-Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber in his first feature film.-How Hans Gruber made the movie what it is-Movies in 1988 that Die Hard competed against-How this movie was different than most action films and how Die Hard changed the action film genre-How humor was inserted perfectly during tense scenes-How critics gave their reviews good and bad-Hans terrorist team-Great scenes that flowed perfectlyhttps://bestlifeonline.com/die-hard-facts/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hardhttps://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/die-hardhttps://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/die-hard-1988https://leonardmaltin.com/die-hard-1988/Directed byJohn McTiernanScreenplay by• Jeb Stuart• Steven E. de SouzaBased onNothing Lasts Foreverby Roderick ThorpProduced by• Lawrence Gordon• Joel Silver

ENCORE EPISODE -MEMPHIS HOOPS.WITH AUTHOR KEITH B WOOD

Encore Episode 
Memphis Hoops is the first episode for HODGEPOD. Author Keith B Wood joined HODGEPOD August 14th to discuss Memphis State Basketball with the Larry Finch putting the city on his shoulders from Melrose High School to guiding Memphis State as a player to the Final Four in 1973. Eventually Finch became Head Coach for the MSU in 1986. Even through his firing from Memphis he loved Memphis. Rob and Keith discuss Larry Finch’s influence on Penny Hardaway. If you love Memphis Tiger Basketball this episode is for you.
Thank you to Keith B Wood for being my first guest on my first episode on HODGEPOD. 
Recorded 6/20/2022
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Talking a little New England Patriots history and the Boston pro sports scene with Bill Burt of the Lawrence Eagle Tribuine

Lawrence Eagle Tribune Executive Sports Editor Bill Burt joins HODGEPOD and gives tremendous insight and historical perspective on the New England Patriots in their different stages from the 1980's through today in 2022.
Rob and Bill discuss:
*The 1980's 
*The lean years from 1989-1992
*Bill Parcells being named Head Coach in 1993 and the change in dynamic for the franchise.
*Tom Brady and his ascending role as QB
*How the Patriots changed the mindset for all the pro franchises 
*The success under Belichick, Brady and the organization
*The departure of Tom Brady
*The current state of the team
*The Boston pro sports scene with World Championships
If love the New England Patriots and the Boston pro sports scene, this will be a nice listen.
Thank you to Bill Burt.
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Interview recorded 12/13/2022.
You can read Bill Burt at www.eagletrubune.com or @BurtTalksSports on Twitter. 
 
 
 
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**HEY, HEY, HEY WE’RE THE MONKEES 2.0!!! **A LOOK BACK AT THE 1986 TOUR AND OTHER COOLTIDBITS- NEW EPISOD

Rob is joined by Linda Groundwater for a new episode about The Monkees. In 1986 The Monkees embarked on a successful 144 date tour. Rob and Linda talk:
*1986 Tour and the reception from their 60's fans and new fans in the 80's
*How The Monkees were pioneers in music videos
*Reviews from critics in 1986
*How Jimi Hendrix warmed up for The Monkees for dates in 1967
*MIckey Dolenz and Alice Cooper with the Hollywood Vampires
*How they were relevant with A List musician's from the 60’s and beyond
*And other fun tidbits :)
https://www.monkeeslivealmanac.com/1986-20th-anniversary-north-american-tour.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/pop-hiss/story/2012-02-29/from-run-dmc-to-u2-the-durability-of-the-monkees-davy-jones
https://monkeessessionography.tripod.com/86_89.html
https://thestubcollection.wordpress.co
 
https://thestubcollection.wordpress.co
The Monkees on CNN "Take 2" (May 29,1986)
Episode recorded 12-10-22
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JOHNNY CASH-THE MAN IN BLACK SOLD 90 MILLION ALBUMS

Rob is joined by Dave Killibrew as they talk Johnny Cash who has a legacy that still resonates today. They discuss Cash's career, his legacy and how he is still  popular. Cash lived in Memphis for a bit and worked hard to get a chance. That chance taken on him sold 90 million albums while performing in 4,300 concerts or shows. Dave gave tremendous insight as he was and still is a great fan of Cash.
Another episode is more than likely in the future.
Learn more about Johnny Cash.
 
https://www.thisismysouth.com/johnny-cash-landmarks/
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/johnny-cash-elvis-presley-impression-heartbreak-hotel/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Cash_albums_discography
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/johnny-cash-website-music-tour-862905/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dRBNTJCpCM 1993 The Academy of Achievement Interview
 
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HEY, HEY, HEY WE’RE THE MONKEES!! EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL BAND THAT SOLD MILLIONS OF ALBUMS IN THE 1960’S

EPISODE 16
Rob is joined by Linda Groudwater as they talk about the enormously successful band The Monkees . A television show which aired from 1966-1968 saw this band sell millions of albums. Linda provided tremendous insight and facts on their meteorite rise. Rob and Linda discuss the albums, songs, and band members Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith and Davy Jones. If you are a Monkees fan this episode is for you.
 
UPCOMING EPISODES
JOHNNY CASH- A LOOK BACK AT HIS CAREER
PAMELA SMART MURDER TRIAL-EARLY 1990'S
A LOOK BACK AT DIE HARD 1988
THANK YOU BELOW
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monkees
https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/facts-about-the-monkees
https://www.metv.com/lists/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-monkees
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/peter-tork-said-1-the-monkees-songs-recorded-like-the-beatles-free-as-a-bird.html/
 
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VETERANS DAY SPECIAL EPISODE ”THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE”

Rob is joined by Colonel Craig Wonson who served in The Marines. Colonel Wonson gives tremendous insight serving our country and the importance of Veterans Days.
Thank you to all who have served and who are serving our country to allow us the life and freedom we live everyday.
 
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library video clip