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HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette — 161 episodes

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1

The Superman Wars: Inside the Creator's Fight for Justice- EPISODE 164

2

Talking Rick Pitino, UCONN Mens and Women's Basketball and Boston Sports Nostalgia with Author Clayton Trutor- EPISODE 163

3

From Drill to Director: Param Gill’s Indie Filmmaking Journey- EPSIODE 162

4

Make the Impossible Possible: Rehan Jalali's Fitness Playbook- EPISODE-161

5

Skincare Secrets with Chris Gibson: From Acne to Ageless Skin- EPSIODE 160

6

Hunting America's Lost Fortune: A Veteran's Guide to Real Treasure w/ Author Dr. C.V. Pratt -EPISODE 159

7

We're All Mad Here: Laughing Through the Mess with Author Marie Kuipers- EPISODE 158

8

Overflowing Bucket: Managing Stress, Addiction & Device Intimacy-EPISODE 157

9

Matchup at Adventure Land Golf: A Wild Rhyme-Filled Journey with Author Gene Walden-EPISODE 156

10

From Burnout to Balance: Neurodivergent OT Nikki Smit on Everyday Well‑Being- EPISODE 155

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

Ryan Root on Steroids, Prison & Reinvention- EPISODE 148

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

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

20

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

21

October's Quiet Legends: 10 Unexpected Heroes Who Won World Series Rings with Author Marshall Garvey-EPISODE 144

22

From Child Actor to Pop Rebel: Ricky Rebel on Michael Jackson, Madonna & Stage Life-EPISODE 143

23

Curiosity Unleashed: How Rashad Woods Built The Podcast 'The Randomness of Nothing'-EPISODE 142

24

From Last Chair to Center Stage: Candyce Raiford's Musical Rise- EPISODE 141

25

After the Encore: Rock Widows on Love, Loss, and Legacy with Author Lori Tucker-Sullivan-EPISODE 140

26

Theater by the Lake & Big Names: BPACC's 27th Season Preview-EPISODE 139

27

Author Amanda Cockrell of the Novel "Are You or Have You Ever Been?" — Inside the Red Scare of 1950s Hollywood- EPISODE 138

28

True Crime, Fact or Fiction: A Podcaster's Race to Survive with Author G.A. Sallee -EPISODE 137

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Lights, Camera, Redemption: Robert Gantz on Hollywood and His New Novel "Dead Wings"- EPISODE 136

30

El Diablo & Desert Grit: C.J. Shaman’s Outlaw Rock Story- EPISODE 135

31

Shannon Grace, the Graceful Healer discusses Simple and Practical Tools for everyday Stress -EPISODE 134

32

I-70 Showdown: Inside the 1985 Royals-Cardinals World Series-EPISODE 133

33

Remembering the King: The Day Elvis Presley Died. Episode 85

34

Exploring Renaissance Mysteries: A Conversation with Ken Tentarelli- EPISODE 131

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Exploring South Dakota: Mysteries, Monuments, and Stories with Alan Maas- EPISODE 130

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Looking back at the Cold War and current Ukraine - Russia war and the Middle East conflict with US Foreign policy expert Ronald Bee-EPISODE 129

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"Behind the Scenes with Actress Kimberly Kim: Navigating the Film Industry"- EPISODE 128

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Chasing Justice: Unraveling 'The Fugitive' 1993 with Walt Blau from the " Be Raw Podcast" - EPISODE 127

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"Beyond the Beat: Dr. B's Journey in Music and Forensic Psychology"-EPISODE 126

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Beyond the Spotlight: True Istina Shares Her Artistic Truth- EPISODE 125

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From Homelessness to Hope: Mike Smith's Journey -EPISODE 124

42

The Creator Mindset: Nir Bashan's Guide to Balancing Analytics and Creativity-EPISODE 123

43

Unveiling a WWII Soldier's Diary: A Journey Through Time- EPISODE 113

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Unearthed in History: The Diary of a German POW - EPISODE 122

45

"From Beats to Millions: The Journey of Aaron Taylor"-EPISODE 121

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Behind the Scenes with Hollywood Producer Dan De Filippo-EPISODE 120

47

From Music Mogul to Film Director: The Journey of Lonnie A Copeland. EPISODE 119

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Unraveling Thrills: Behind the Scenes with 'Blind Blood' Director Michael Marco-EPISODE 118

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Mastering Situational Awareness with David Lashley EPISODE 117

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"From Hollywood North to Award-Winning Films: Director Jaze Bordeaux's Cinematic Journey" EPISODE 116

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Exploring the Tunnels of Youth: Ben Crockett's "Squeeze Light"-EPISODE 115

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"Diving Deep into the Cinematic Masterpiece 'Casino' (1995) with Walter Blau" EPISODE 114

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From CPA to Award-Winning Author: Martha Burns' Literary Journey EPISODE 112

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Unveiling the Magic of Visual Effects with Paul DeNigris - EPISODE 111

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From Illness to Wellness: Julie's Triumph Over Adversity EPISODE 110

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Discovering Ancestral Ties: French Canadians in New England- EPISODE 109

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Biotech, Books, and the Berlin Wall: A Conversation with Dr. Ken Peters EPISODE 108

58

Epic Rewind: Unraveling the Legacy of Terminator 2 Starring Arnold Schwarznegger. EPISODE 107

59

Unlocking Potential: Meditation for Athletes- EPISODE 106

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Inside the JFK Assassination: A Deep Dive into History-EPISODE 105

61

Inside the Mind of a Filmmaker: Horror, Sci-Fi, and the Future of AI in Movies-EPISODE 104

62

Exploring Kansas City's Rich Sports History with Jim Fischer-EPISODE 103

63

A Legacy of Theaters: Michael Bollinger's Remarkable Career in Performing Arts-EPISODE 102

64

I was a guest on the podcast" Nobody Knows Your Story" with host Larry Camp back in November '24- EPISODE 101

65

Celebrating 100 Episodes with Larry Camp-EPISODE 100

66

From Church to Stage: Andrew McCarter's Rise in Gospel Hip-Hop-EPISODE 99

67

Revolutionizing Music with MuseFlow: A Conversation with Patrick Boylan- EPISODE 98

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Unveiling the Thrills: A Journey Through Crime and Literature with Brian Brady- EPISODE 97

69

A Melodic Journey with Emily E. Finke -EPISODE 96

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The Beatles' Transformative Years: Insights from Gene Popa- EPISODE 95

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From the Beat to the Book: A Veteran Officer's Journey-EPISODE 94

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From Classical Beginnings to Indie Pop: An Interview with William John Titus Bishop EPISODE 93

73

Inside the Actor's Studio: An Exclusive with Matt Drago-EPISODE 92

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Rock and Roll Revolution: The 1950s Unplugged with Becky Hendricks EPISODE 91

75

Emmy Award winning Producer Shannon Malone-diBenedictis joined HODGEPOD to talk television. EPISODE 90

76

Breaking the Silence: Keeper Catran- Whitney's Journey from Helplessness to Healing EPISODE 89

77

Rob on as a guest on Back Look Cinema The Podcast talking about Enemy of The State (1998) EPISODE 88

78

Friendship, Family and Faith with Shari Flowers Bruns and her inspirational and powerful message of EPISODE 87

79

The Rhythm of Connection: Exploring Reggae's Influence on Modern Music-EPISIODE 86

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Exploring the Legacy of the Memphis Red Sox with Dr. Keith B. Wood-EPISODE 84

81

From Punchlines to Primetime: A Writer’s Journey with Late Night Legends. EPISODE 83

82

TRUE CRIME: Co-Hosts Dan Szematowicz and Andrew Iden of the True Crime podcast DEVIANT on serial killer Israel Keyes-EPISODE 82

83

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: CLAYTON TRUTOR AUTHOR OF THE BOOK "BOSTONBALL" JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK ABOUT RICK PITINO, JIM CALHOUN AND GARY WILLIAMS-EPISODE 81

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GLOBAL RACE FOR SUSTAINABILITY ENDS JULY 20TH WITH CYNTHIA BURELSON. LEARN ABOUT THE RACE IN EPISODE 80

85

JFK (1991) ZO RICHARDSON OF "LOOK BACK CINEMA-THE PODCAST" JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK OF THIS MOVIE DIRECTED BY OLIVER STONE-EPISODE 79

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The Beatles and British Invasion-Gene Popa Author of the book " British Invasion '64 The Year That Changed Rock & Roll Forever joined HODGEPOD-EPISODE 78

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MOVIES: Filmmaker Luis Garcia joined HODGEPOD to talk about his career in the movie industry and his short film he is directing "Marina" EPISODE 77

88

THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995) WITH MARC DIETTE OF "THE DOUBLE TAKE" PODCAST. WHAT A GREAT MOVIE WITH TWISTS AND TURNS

89

Patti McCracken Author of the Book" The Angel Makers" Arsenic , A Midwife, and Modern History's Most Astonishing Murder Ring. EPISODE 75

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1990 Movies-Scott Ryan Author of the book "The Last Decade of Cinema" discussed 25 movies from the decade that he compiled for the book. EPISODE 74

91

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton passes away at 71 and a 10 minute window of my life interacting with him. EPISODE 73

92

Duke, Maryland and ACC Basketball talk in the 80's, 90's and early 2000's with Matt Miller of the podcast "YOU'RE STILL DOIN' THAT" EPISODE 72

93

MUSIC: Composer, Producer and Musician Al Nesbitt talks about new album "A Million Shiny Things" EPISODE 71

94

TRUE CRIME: Doug Kari returns to HODGEPOD to talk about the missing person cases of Karlie Jean Guse' and Bob Wildoner EPISODE 70

95

True Crime: Joe Strupp Author of Two True Crime Books " A Long Walk Home" and "Death on St. Charles St. EPISODE 69

96

Rock & Roll Music: Linda Chadwick Author of the book "On The Road" Your Backstage Pass All Access Pass VIP Guest 1982-1987 A Texas Groupie's Memoir-EPISODE 68

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

Talking Nascar Racing and some Football with Zack Brown of the ZB’s Horsepower Talk podcast

108

Fentanyl: A Real In Depth Look into this Lethal Drug with Matt Thomas Executive Officer of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona

109

Televison, Movie, Music Talk with Author Tom Locke

110

The movie ”It’s A Wonderful Life”(1946) warms hearts this time of year.

111

”It’s A Wonderful Life” talk with Adam Hogue who plays George Bailey at the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center Dec 1st-3rd The Live Radio Play

112

Terry A Ferguson aka Professor T Love of the Popular Podcast ”A Bowl of Soul A Mixed Stew of Soul Music”joined HODGEPOD to talk Music , Music and More Music

113

JACK BOWMAN DIRECTOR OF THE AUDIO PODCAST DRAMA ”LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT” TALKS ABOUT MAKING THIS 1927 HORROR SILENT MOVIE CLASSIC INTO AN AUDIO PODCAST

114

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER DREW RYDER SMITH AND AWARD WINNING SONG WRITER, PRODUCER, ENGINEER & AUTHOR JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK MUSIC AND MORE

115

TALKING SLEEP WITH DR BARRY KRAKOW WORLD LEADING MEDICAL AUTHORITY ON TREATING SLEEP DISORDERS IN MENTAL ILLNESS DISCUSSES SLEEP AND HIS NEW BOOK” LIFE SAVING SLEEP”

116

DOCTOR OF DIGITAL MICK SMITH TALKS ABOUT FORMER FRONTMAN IAN HUNTER OF MOTT THE HOOPLE ON HIS TIME WITH M.T.H AND HIS SONGS, LYRICS AND MORE

117

A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE BOOK ”STAR-CROSSED-A TRUE ROMEO AND JULIET STORY IN HITLERS PARIS” WITH AUTHORS HEATHER DUNE MACADAM AND SIMON WORRALL

118

IS DIE HARD A CHRISTMAS MOVIE? A LITTLE ”ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE” TALK AND GOING DOWN 1980’S NOSTALGIA LANE WITH MOVIES

119

TALKIN ”TOP GUN” , ”E.T.” AND ”DIE HARD” IN A TWO EPISODE SERIES WITH JOSEPH M LENARD

120

ENCORE EPISODE OF THE MEDIA COVERAGE OF WHEN ELVIS PRESLEY DIED AUGUST 16TH 1977

121

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH REECA SMITH GASSON ON HER TIME WITH ELVIS PRESLEY

122

YIPPEE KY YAY PART 2 OF A TWO PART LOOK BACK AT DIE HARD STARRING BRUCE WILLIS (1988)

123

AUTHOR J.V. HILLIARD TALKS ABOUT HIS WARMINSTER SERIES AND MUCH MORE

124

HOW SOME THINGS WE DO HAVE CHANGED OUR LIVES OVER THE LAST 20 PLUS YEARS WITH RICK FREDETTE

125

COMEDIAN /AUTHOR JEREMIAH UKPONREFE FROM TORONTO , CANADA JOINS HODGEPOD

126

Author Clayton Trutor Discusses his Upcoming Book-BOSTONBALL-Rick Pitino,Jim Calhoun, Gary Williams and The Forgotten Cradle of Basketball Coaches

127

BOSTON BALL WITH AUTHOR CLAYTON TRUTOR UPCOMING EPISODE JUNE 20TH

128

REMEMBER THOSE WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM

129

MORE BEATLES BANTER WITH ROXANNE LEDFORD

130

BEATLES BANTER-MID 60’S AND CONTROVERSY IN MEMPHIS AUGUST 1966

131

JAY GATES TALKS HIS CAREER AS A MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER

132

BOB CRANE-THE YEARS AFTER HOGANS HEROES UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1978. (BOB CRANE:THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY)

133

BOB CRANE: HOGANS HEROES YEARS AND LIFE OFF THE SMALL SCREEN

134

1988 WORLD CHAMPION LOS ANGELES DODGERS TALK WITH AUTHOR K.P. WEE OF THE BOOK ”1988 DODGERS-RELIVING THE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

135

BOB CRANE: A LOOK BACK AT THE LIFE OF THE HOGAN’S HEROES STAR

136

TALKING FITNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH with CARMEN HOLMES AND CHRISTY MUPRHY

137

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

138

CIGARETTES KILL- QUIT SMOKING NOW -NOVEMBER 18, 2005 CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER

139

CHALLENGER DISASTER JANUARY 28, 1986

140

DIE HARD (1988) I HAVE A MACHINE GUN HO! HO! HO!

141

ENCORE EPISODE -MEMPHIS HOOPS.WITH AUTHOR KEITH B WOOD

142

Talking a little New England Patriots history and the Boston pro sports scene with Bill Burt of the Lawrence Eagle Tribuine

143

**HEY, HEY, HEY WE’RE THE MONKEES 2.0!!! **A LOOK BACK AT THE 1986 TOUR AND OTHER COOLTIDBITS- NEW EPISOD

144

JOHNNY CASH-THE MAN IN BLACK SOLD 90 MILLION ALBUMS

145

HEY, HEY, HEY WE’RE THE MONKEES!! EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL BAND THAT SOLD MILLIONS OF ALBUMS IN THE 1960’S

146

VETERANS DAY SPECIAL EPISODE ”THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE”

147

VAN HALEN ENCORE EPISODE-INFO AND TIDBITS ABOUT THE BAND

148

1997 WORLD SERIES- FLORIDA MARLINS AND CLEVELAND INDIANS GO THE DISTANCE IN THE ANOTHER DRAMATIC SEVEN GAMES SERIES

149

BONUS EPISODE-1991WORLD SERIES- MINNESOTA TWINS AND ATLANTA BRAVES GO FROM WORST TO FIRST IN ONE FO THE GREATEST 7 GAMES WORLED SERIES EVER

150

VAN HALEN-OU812 (1988) FOR UNLAWFUL CARNAL KNOWLEDGE (1991) GAINED MOMENTUM WITH FANS

151

VAN HALEN 5150 (1986) VH TRANSITIONS FROM DAVID LEE ROTH TO SAMMY HAGAR

152

VAN HALEN DIVER DOWN (1982 )AND 1984 (1984)

153

VAN HALEN-WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST (1980) & FAIR WARNING. (1981)

154

VAN HALEN-FIRST TWO ALBUMS, VAN HALEN AND VAN HALEN II

155

VAN HALEN-LOOKING BACK AT THE EARLY YEARS-MONDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH***PREVIEW***

156

PEOPLE WHO HAVE GONE MISSING AND BEING AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS

157

DOUG FLUTIE HAIL MARY PASS - FLOOD TIP RIGHT NOVEMBER 23 , 1984 EPISODE 5

158

RETIRED FBI SPECIAL AGENT DENNIS REGAN- Episode 4

159

ELVIS PRESLEY’S DEATH FORTY FIVE YEARS AGO STILL IS FRESH IN HIS FANS MINDS

160

Colonel Craig Wonson joins HODGEPOD talk about his service inThe United States Marines.

161

MEMPHIS HOOPS-RACE AND BASKETBALL IN THE BLUFF CITY, 1968-1997