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
4 days ago
4 days ago
Author Scott Ryan joined HODGEPOD to talk about his new book "The Last Decade of Cinema" where he picked 25 movies of hundreds of movies he watched.
Rob and Scott discussed:
-How Scott conceived of the book and watching 160 movies with storylines, character
development and how they were different from movies of the 1970's and 1980's.
-Pulp Fiction and how it in Scott's view is (BP) Before Pulp and AP (After)Pulp
-Other movies discussed- Goodfellas, Terminator 2, Menace II Society, Pleasantville and so many more.
-Difference between 1980's and 1990's movies.
-His criteria for the Top 25.
If you love movies, this episode is for you.
Recorded May 21, 2024
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5 days ago
5 days ago
NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71. Walton was a 3 time National Player of the Year and won 2 NCAA Championships with UCLA.
Walton was drafted as the Number 1 overall pick in 1974 by the Portland Trailblazers winning an NBA Championship in 1977.
He played for the Boston Celtics for 2 seasons and you could say he was the key piece in the Celtics winning the NBA Championship in 1986 coming off the bench to back up Robert Parish.
And my little 10 minute interaction with the NBA Hall of Famer in December 1985.
He could not have been any nicer. I will never forget that memory, even though I cannot remember what questions I asked as I was so in awe.
Recorded May 27, 2024
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Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
Matt Miller of the podcast "You Still Doin' That" joined me as talked about The Duke Blue Devils and The University of Maryland Terrapins during the 1980's and 1990's.
Matt is a Duke fan and Rob is Maryland graduate and they talk about:
- The great Duke teams in the early 90's with Christian Laettner and Bobby Hurley
- The intense rivalry of Duke and Maryland in the early 2000's.
- Matt's All Time Top 5 Duke players plus a couple of extra
- Rob's all time Top 5 Maryland players plus a couple of extra
- Coach K's Mike Krzyzewski record and career.
- And a few other cool stories
RECORDED APRIL 20, 2024
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Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
Al Nesbitt joined HODGEPOD to talk about his new album "A MILLION SHINY THINGS". This album is an acoustic guitar masterpiece. Al gives great detail on the making and producing for this album.
Al and Rob discussed many things:
The inspirations for the album " A Million Shiny Things"
Working with Co-Producer "Big" Chris Flores.
Playing the Acoustic Guitar
Talked about the importance of music for movies especially E.T. and others.
Al talks about the Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.
And some other cool things.
The Band includes:
Al Nesbitt Guitars
Wayne Tapia Guitars
Jeff Eason Bass
Bill Ray Drums
-Guest Musicians:
Tony Franklin Bass on "Allegories and Guillotines"
Michael A. Levine Violin on " Allegories and Guillotines"
Recorded 5/7/2024
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Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
Doug Kari returned to HODGEPOD to talk about two missing person cases he has investigated in detail.
Karlie Jean Guse' missing since OCTOBER 13, 2018 in Mono County, California. There is a $5,000 reward on the FBI website.
and
Bob Wildoner disappeared without a trace and has been missing since May 4, 2021. Bob was en route to fixing his vehicle that needed repair in Death Valley National Park.
Doug provides a deep dive look after investigating both these cases thoroughly.
Doug is the author of the Book "The Berman Murders"-Unraveling the Mojave Desert's Most Mysterious Unsolved Crime" . Published by Rowman and Littlefield.
He provides a preview of the next case he is investigating.
Recorded April 24, 2024
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Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
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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Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
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