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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 KEEPER BOOK 2 -VORODIN'S LAIR BOOK 3 -THE TRILLIAS GAMBIT BOOK 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 Please give a listen and follow.HODGEPD can he heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART AND THE PODBEAN APP AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS

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 Please give a listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, Podbean and all podcast platforms. Thank you for listening.

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 Please give a listen and a follow and email me at [email protected]. HODGEPOD can be heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCAST, PODBEAN AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS.

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 Please give a listen and follow. Please email with any comments to [email protected]. 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.

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 Please give a listen, share and give a follow. Next Episode- Paranormal with Jeremy Bryant. Bigfoot, Guardian Angels, Salem Witch trials, and are there ghosts out there.

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 Please give a follow and share the podcast. Next episode Daytona 500 preview and look back at the history of the race with Zack Brown of ZB's Horsepower Talk podcast.

On this episode Zack Brown of the ZB's Horsepower Talk joined HODGEPOD to talk about his season premiere of his podcast as the upcoming Nascar racing season and other racing. ZB Horsepower Talk is a great podcast on racing. Rob and Zack talked a little New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles as well. Recorded January 2nd , 2024 Please give a follow and listen. HODGEPOD can be heard on Apple, Spotify , IHEART and Podbean.

Executive Officer Matt Thomas of the Pinal County Sheriff Department joined HODGEPOD to talk about Fentanyl and how deadly it is on a daily basis. Matt is the author of the book "Interceptors-The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels" and has served for 30 years with the PInal County Sheriff Department. Rob and Matt covered, The deadly effects of Fentanyl The dangers at the border and the corridor leading up to Pinal County. How the cartels operate You will get a first hand account of what it is like daily for law enforcement in detail. You can purchase "Interceptors-The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels" at onetimenation.com, Amazon and Ingramspark. Recorded 12/19/2023 Please share, listen and give a follow. New episodes coming in 2024 and THANK YOU for listening in 2023. It is greatly appreciated. 2023 was a great year.

Author Tom Locke of the book"Moments in Time " Stories about Artists and Songs of the 50', 60's and 70's, For Fans...From a Music Fan" from Vancouver, British Columbia joined HODGEPOD to talk about his work in television and movies in the 1980's and 90's. Tom talked about his work production work of such television shows 21 Jump Street, X Files and the movie Legends of the Fall. He describes the work in terrific detail. Rob and Tom also talked music in the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's and how Rock and Roll and new music evolved and carried over from decade to decade. Also Quarterbac Doug Flutie talk has a nice segment as well. His career in the CFL and the Hail Mary Pass in 1984. You can purchase"Moments in Time " Stories about Artists and Songs of the 50', 60's and 70's, For Fans...From a Music Fan" at below https://www.mitstories.com You can order online through Amazon.com or Amazon.ca. Recorded 12/12/2023

Joseph M Lenard returns as we talk about " It's A Wonderful Life" and the meaning of the movie, In 2023 it is more popular than ever and one of the all time great movies of all time. I decided to play a few scenes in the beginning of our talk to get you in the mood at the beginning and during this episode. This movie shows the how important life is. Rob and Joseph discussed: -Clarence getting his wings and being the -George Bailey( Jimmy Stewart) vs. Mr Potter( Lionel Barrymore) -Donna Reed playing Mary -George Bailey's struggles -Some other info nuggets https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_a_Wonderful_Life https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60792/25-wonderful-facts-about-its-wonderful-life https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Capra It's A Wonderful Life 1946- Liberty Films Frank Capra-Director Starring Jimmy Stewart Donna Reed Lionel Barrymore Thank you for listening. Please give a follow, listen and share. Please email [email protected] with any comments or feedback.

If you love the movie" It's A Wonderful Life" then give this episode a listen. Adam Hogue who plays George Bailey in the life radio play on stage joined HODGEPOD to talk about the play , movie and more. You can see the IAWL at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center December 1st through December 3rd. Ticket information and link below. -Playing George Bailey -Rehearsing for the The Live Radio Play -The cast and inner workings of the play itself -The meaning of the movie -Different scenes and different characters of the movie -The meaning behind the movie which still resonates today Recorded 11-22-2023 Thank you to Michael Bollinger Director of the BPACC for coordinating this interview. Shows at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center Friday December 1st 7:30pm Saturday. December 2nd 2:00pm (Matinee) Saturday December 2nd 7:30pm Sunday. December 3rd 2:00pm ( Matinee) Tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased at https://bpacc.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/BartlettPerforming

A terrific and fun interview with Terry A Ferguson aka Professor T Love of the podcast " A Bowl of Soul A Mixed Stew of Soul Music "joined HODGEPOD to talk about her podcast and items below. -How does she get to comprise each episode. -Soul Music and how it is different in regions around United States, tremendous insight into the different regions. -Beatles and Rolling Stones inflienced by the blues -How soul music and different genres cross paths -Samples being used especially from the Isley Brothers -Rock bands covering Motown especially Martha Reeves & The Vandellas -Memphis with Stax and Sun Records -Isaac Hayes -U2 and B.B. KIng -Betty Wright and her influence on major artists -Recorded November 14, 2023 -You can hear A Bowl of Soul on Apple, Spotify, Heart and Deezer. You can also listen to the Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365.com -You can follow Bowl of Soul on social media at @bowlofsoul on X formerly known as Twitter @proftlove on Instagram @Bowl of a Soul a Mixed Stew of Soul Music on Facebook. _Please give a listen and follow HODGEPOD which can be heard on Apple. Spotify, IHeart, Amazon and ll podcast platforms.

"London After Midnight" is an audio podcast drama directed by Jack Bowman. London After Midnight was a 1927 horror silent film that was destroyed in the 1965 fire at MGM studios. London After Midnight was released October 25, 2023. Rob and Jack discussed -Bringing to life the audio from the silent film -The cast including Art Malik who co-starred in notable movie "True Lies" 1994 and Little Mermaid 2023 -The process and production of this drama and the team involved. -Some influences that we see today from this silent film/audio drama -Some of Jack's influences and inspirations. -How digital Dolby Atmos Mix has been a game changer. Jack goes in depth on this. -And much more You can purchase London After Midnight at: https://londonaftermidnightaudio.bandcamp.com/album/london-after-midnight Written by Lance Roger Axt and Kenton Hall Directed by Jack Bowman and Kenton Hall Please give a follow and a like. You can HODGEPOD on Apple, Spotify, IHEART, Audacy and all podcast platforms Recorded 10/28/2023

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER AND AWARD WINNING SONGWRITER DREW RYDER SMITH JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK ABOUT HIS MANY FACETS OF MUSIC IN NASHVILLE, TN. THIS EPISODE WAS FUN TO DO. DREW RELEASED AN EP EARLIER THIS YEAR SELF TITLED "DREW RYDER SMITH" WHICH IS AVAILBALE ON APPLE, SPOTIFY. AMAZON, YOUTUBE. -HIS START IN MUSIC AND THE DIFFERENT INFLUENCES THAT MADE HIM THE SUCCESS HE IS TODAY. -WHAT BANDS AND GENRES INFLUENCED DREW -THE PROCESS AND WORK THAT GOES INTO WRITING A SONG AND DOING AN ALBUM. REAL INTERESTING. -TREMENDOUS INSIGHT ON THE COUNTRY MUSIC SCENE IN NASHVILLE -A GREAT STORY PLAYING AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM "THE MOTHER CHURCH OF COUNTRY MUSIC"IN NASHVILLE FOR THE FIRST TIME. DREW GAVE GREAT INSIGHT. -THE PROCESS OF WRITING HIS SONGS AND THE WORK THAT GOES INTO IT. THIS WAS FASCINATING. -ROB AND DREW TALKED A LITTLE ROCK AND ROLL ESPECIALLY NIRVANA, FOO FIGHTERS, TOM PETTY AND MORE - A LITTLE ELVIS PRESLEY , HIS DEATH AND THE MOVIE "ELVIS" FROM 2022. -AND MUCH MORE YOU CAN FOLLOW DREW ON INSTAGRAM @drewrydersmith X FORMERLY KNOWN AS TWITTER @drewrydersmith FACEBOOK -DREW RYDER SMITH TIKTOK @drewrydersmith YOU CAN LISTEN TO HODGEPOD ON APPLE , SPOTIFY, I HEART RADIO, AMAZON MUSIC AND THE AUDACY APP. PLEASE GIVE A LISTEN, RATE AND A FOLLOW YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT [email protected] RECORDED THURSDAY OCTOBER 12, 2023

IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SLEEPING THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. DR. BARRY KRAKOW JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK ABOUT SLEEP DISORDERS AND THE EFFECTS IN MENTAL ILLNESS. SO IF YOU ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH SLEEP THIS IS A MUST LISTEN A THIRD OF OUR DAY IS DEDICATED TO SLEEP, DR KRAKOW TALKED ABOUT HOW SLEEP IS IMPORTANT TO OUR EVERY DAY LIVES AND MORE. HIS NEW BOOK "LIFE SAVING SLEEP" IS OUT AND SHEDS LIGHT ON SLEEP DISORDERS AND CAN BE FOUND ON AMAZON. TOPICS DISCUSSED -SLEEP QUALITY IS BETTER THAN SLEEP QUANTITY -SLEEP DISORDER TREATMENT -TALKED SLEEP AND HOW IT AFFECTS OUR HEALTH IN MANY WAYS IN DETAIL -NIGHTMARES AND SLEEP -BENEFIT OF POWER NAPS AND THE DIFFERENCE OF FEELING SLUGGISH VERSUS BEING REFRESHED WHAT COULD THAT MEAN - SUICIDE AND SLEEP DISORDERS -HOW SLEEP RECHARGES OUR BODIES AND BRAIN FOR THE NEXT DAY -BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR SLEEP DR BARRY KRAKOW CAN BE FOUND ON THESE WEBSITES AND LINKS www.barrykrakowmd.com YOU TUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izgtCxsLVd0 CAN BE FOUND ON SUBSTACK https://fastasleep.substackcom/ PLEASE GIVE A LISTEN, RATE HODGEPOD AND GIVE A FOLLOW. CAN BE FOUND ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, GOOGLE AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS

IF YOU LIKE ROCK AND ROLL ESPECIALLY 1970'S MUSIC THIS EPISIODE IS FOR YOU. THE DOCTOR OF DIGITAL MICK SMITH JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK ABOUT FORMER FRONTMAN IAN HUNTER OF MOTT THE HOOPLE AND HOW HIS MUSIC HAS ENDURED TO THIS DAY. ROB AND MICK DISCUSSED: -IAN HUNTER AND MOTT THE HOOPLE -THEIR MOST POPULAR SONG" ALL THE YOUNG DUDES AND HOW IT CAME TO BE WITH DAVID BOWIE -ROCK AND ROLL IN THE SIXTIES WITH THE BRITISH INVASION -HUNTER'S SOLO CAREER -MICK'S BOOK DUE OUT TO IN JANUARY 2024 "IAN HUNTER ON TRACK" -MOTT THE HOOPLE'S INFLUENCE ON ROCK AND ROLL BANDS FROM THE 1980'S -IAN HUNTER SOLO CAREER PLEASE GIVE A LISTEN AND FOLLOW. HODGEPOD CAN BE HEARD ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART RADIO, AMAZON MUSIC, AUDACY APP AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS. -IAN HUNTER IS 84 AND STILL MAKING MUSIC RECORDED SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

STAR-CROSSED IS A MUST READ!!! IN THIS EPISODE OF HODGEPOD CO-AUTHORS AND HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM HEATHER DUNE MACADAM AND SIMON WORRALL TALK ABOUT THEIR BOOK "STAR-CROSSED -A TRUE ROMEO AND JULIET STORY IN HITLERS PARIS". https://www.heatherdune.com https://www.kensingtonbooks.com YOU CAN PURCHASE STAR-CROSSED ON AMAZON, AT BARNES AND NOBLE AND OTHER OUTLETS. STAR-CROSSED IS A TRUE STORY IN PARIS, FRANCE DURING THE NAZI OCCUPATION WITH ANNETTE ZELMAN A JEWISH TEENAGER AND JEAN JAUSION A YOUNG DYANMIC CATHOLIC POET. MACADAM AND WORRALL THROUGH RESEARCH AND WRITING HEATHER AND SIMON TAKE US BACK IN TIME WITH ANNETTE ZELMAN'S LETTERS AND FAMILY MEMORIES IN PARIS COPING WITH THE EVIL OCCUPATION OF THE NAZIS. HEATHER AND SIMON TALK ABOUT: - RESEARCHING FOR THE BOOK AND FOLLOWING ANNETTE'S PATH -SPEAKING WITH ANNETTE'S SISTER MICHELLE DURING THEIR TIME IN PARIS -THE ZELMAN FAMLY CIRCUS -ANNETTE ZELMAN AND JEAN JAUSION REALTIONSHIP -LIBERATION OF FRANCE FROM THE ALLIES AND UNITED STATES -ANNETTE BEING PART OF THE HIP CROWD OF PARIS ANNETTE'S FAMILY COPED AND LIVED DURING THE NAZI OCCUPATION BUT MANAGED TO SURVIVE. STAR-CROSSED IS A MUST READ TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING DURING THE NAZI OCCUPATION OF PARIS AND DURING THE LIBERATION OF FRANCE BY THE ALLIED FORCES AND UNITED STATES. A REMARKABLE INTERVIEW. THANK YOU TO HEATHER AND SIMON FOR JOINING HODGEPOD. HEATHER IS AUTHOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL. BEST SELLER AND PEN AWARD FINALIST 999: THE EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG WOMEN OF THE FIRST OFFICIAL TRANSPORT RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2023 EMAIL [email protected]. Please give a listen and follow. HODGEPOD CAN HEARD ON: APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, GOOGLE PODCAST, AUDACY APP, TUNE IN RADIO, PODBEAN APP AND AMAZON MUSIC

ROB FREDETTE AND JOSEPH M LENARD DISCUSS WHY DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE AND A COUPLE MORE MOVIES AND ACTORS. 1980'S WERE FULL OF TERRIFIC MOVIES HODGE POD CAN BE HEARD ON APPLE , SPOTIFY, IHEART, THE PODBEAN APP AND EVERY PODCAST PLATFORM. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND GIVE A FOLLOW. [email protected] 28 Minutes :02 Seconds RECORDED AUGUST 18, 2023

Joseph M Lenard author and podcaster joins HODGEPOD to talk about three movies E.T. 1982, TOP GUN 1986 and DIE HARD 1988. In the first episode Rob and Joseph discuss E.T. and TOP GUN. The second episode will be on DIE HARD will drop Wednesday August 23rd. These 3 films main character started out as themselves against the world. But after perseverance the tide turned for these characters. Henry Thomas as Elliot, Tom Cruise as Maverick and Bruce Willis as John McClane all share similar characteristics from the beginning of the movie to the climatic ending of each film. The world or authority against them. Other topics discussed -Top Gun as a patriotic film -E.T. not your typical scary space film -Die Hard as a Christmas movie. Rob and Joseph discussnthe reasons why Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Please give a follow and listen for HODGEPOD which can be heard on Apple , Spotify, IHEART and all podcast platforms. Recorded August 18, 2023

IN THIS EPISODE I TAKE YOU TO THE DAY AND DAYS AFTER ELVIS PRESLEY DIED WITH NEW REPORTS. MEMPHIS WAS IN A PANDEMONIUM STATE. THE MEMPHIS REACTION, NATIONAL REACTION AND A REPORT FROM PORTLAND MAINE WHERE ELVIS WAS TO PERFORM 2 SOLD OUT CONCERTS SOLD OUT 8,500 FOR EACH SHOW. TREMENDOUS DETAILS IN THE NEWS REPORTS DURING THE THOSE IMMEDIATE DAYS AFTER THE DEATH OF ELVIS. THIS EPISODE GIVES STATS ABOUT ELVIS'S CAREER AND A FIRST HAND ACCOUNT OF SOMEONE WHO WAITED IN LINE TO VIEW ELVIS AT GRACELAND. BE SURE TO LISTEN TO MY PREVIOUS EPISODE WITH REECA SMITH GOSSAN AS SHE TALKED ABOUT HER TIME WITH ELVIS PRESLEY. WMC TV , NBC News, CBS News and BBC are the reports you will. Incredible detail and reports.

IN THIS EPISODE OF HODGEPOD, REECA SMITH GASSON TALKED ABOUT HER TIME WITH ELVIS PRESLEY. SHE TALKS ABOUT HOW SHE MET ELVIS PRESLEY AND WHAT TRANSPIRED AFTER HER FIRST MEETING WITH THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL. REECA TALKED ABOUT HER TIME WITH ELVIS, HER TIME AT GRACELAND AND SO MUCH MORE. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW WHICH SHEDS A LIGHT ON HOW KIND ELVIS WAS AND HOW HE TREATED PEOPLE. ELVIS STILL FASCINATES TODAY WITH MILLIONS OF HIS FANS ESPECIALLY WITH ELVIS WEEK IN MEMPHIS. WWW.GRACELAND.COM FOR ELVIS STATS RECORDED SUNDAY AUGUST 6, 2023. PLEASE GIVE A FOLLOW AND LISTEN ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS. EMAIL [email protected]

THIS IS AN EPISODE I SOMEHOW MISSED TO DROP EARLIER IN THE YEAR ON THE MOVIE" DIE HARD" (1988). THIS EPISODE IS THE SECOND OF TWO PART DEAL. ROB FREDETTE AND SHAWN DONOVAN TALK CHARACTERS -ELLIS -HOLLY GENNARO MCCLANE -HANS GRUBER-JOHN MCCLANE - SGT AL POWELL -DWAYNE T ROBINSON -ARGYLE ALSO DISCUSSED WERE SOME OF THE GREAT SCENES WHICH DID NOT INCLUDE GUNS AND EXPLOSIONS. -SCENES LIKE CLAY BILL CLAY AND YIPPEE KY YAY &((*(&^. PLEASE GIVE A LISTEN AND FOLLOW. HODGEPOD CAN BE HEARD ON APPLE, SPOTIFY AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS. RECORDED JANUARY 2023

AUTHOR J.V. HILLIARD JOINED HODDGEPOD TO TALK ABOUT HIS WARMINSTER SERIES OF BOOKS. THE THIRD OF FOUR BOOK SERIES WAS RECENTLY RELEASED. J.V. IS AN EPIC FANTASY/DARK WRITER AND AUTHOR OF THE WARMINSTER SERIES BELOW. BOOK 1 -THE LAST KEEPER BOOK 2 -VORODIN'S LAIR BOOK 3 -THE TRILLIAS GAMBIT BOOK 4 -RELEASE LATER IN 2023 J.V. TALKED ABOUT HIS BEGINNINGS AS AN AUTHOR, BEING AN OWNER OF ALTERED REALITY MAGAZINE, AND BEING LICENSED TO AN AR/VR VIDEO GAME COMPANY FROM HIS BOOK SERIES. OTHERS TOPICS COVERED -J.V.'S WRITING STYLE -TERRIFIC INSIGHTS IN WRITING THE WARMINSTER SERIES. -MEETING HIS FANS -BEING THE OWNER OF ALTERED REALITY MAGAZINE http://alteredrealytmag.com -HIS SERIES BEING LICENSED TO AN AR/VR VIDEO GAME COMPANY -A LITTLE TWILIGHT ZONE TALK, AI AND HOW TECHNOLOGY HAS CHANGED SO MUCH. YOU CAN PURCHASE THE WARMINSTER SERIES ON AMAZON THANK YOU TO J.V. FOR A TERRIFIC INTERVIEW!! PLEASE GIVE A FOLLOW AND LISTEN ON APPLE, SPOTIFY AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS. RECORDED ON JULY 20, 2023

MY BROTHER RICK FREDETTE JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK ABOUT THE EVENT BUSINESS AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS BEING PART OF OUR EVERDAY LIFE. RICK BROUGHT HIS 30 PLUS YEARS EXPERIENCE ON HOW EVENTS HAVE CHANGED HOW WE LIVE. AREAS COVERED SOME EVENTS THAT HAVE CHANGED OUR DAILY BEHAVIOR BEING AWARE OF YOUR SORROUNDINGS AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS EVENT PREPARATION HAVING A PLAN SOME OTHER TIDBITS AND INFORMATION https://matadornetwork.com/read/10-deadliest-concert-disasters-of-the-last-50-years/ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. PLEASE EMAIL ANY FEEDBACK TO [email protected] PLEASE GIVE A FOLLOW AND SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS RECORDED 7/18/2023

IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD OF JEREMIAH UKPONREFE YOU WILL IN THE FUTURE. JEREMIAH UKPONREFE JOINED HODGEPOD AS HE TALKED ABOUT BEING A COMEDIAN, HIS FIRST BOOK "HIVE" WHICH IS START OF NINE BOOK SERIES. YOU CAN LINK TO HIS WEBSITE @ www.jeremiahu.com TOPICS DISCUSSED: -HIS START AS A COMEDIAN AND PERFORMING -"HIVE" IS THE FIRST OF NINE BOOKS IN HIS SCI- FI SERIES. -BEING AN AUTHOR WRITING HIS FIRST BOOK AND HOW HE WENT ABOUT IT -HIS TIME AS A SCREENWRITER -LIFE IN TORONTO , CANADA -CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES -ROB AND JEREMIAH DISCUSSED OTHER ITEMS YOU CAN PURCHASE ON AMAZON: Hive: Dystopian Alien Invasion Thriller (The Arcane Volumes Book 1) RECORDED 7-8-2023

Author Clayton Trutor joined HODGEPOD to talk about his upcoming book BOSTONBALL RICK PITINO, JIM CALHOUN, GARY WILLIAMS, AND THE FORGOTTEN CRADLE OF BASKETBALL COACHES. In the early 1980's Rick Pitino (Boston University,) Jim Calhoun Northeastern and Gary Williams (Boston College) raised the profile of these 3 schools during the Boston Celtics run of NBA World Championships. This episode covers: -The coaches setting the foundation for all three becoming Hall of Famers -The college basketball scene in the early 80's -Great players like Reggie Lewis, Jay Murphy, John Bagley, Michael Adams and more. -How the concept of the book started -Their coaching styles and extremely successful careers -Other coaches who started their careers on the college basketball scene. -Recruiting and more cool facts. -Must listen and BOSTONBALL is a must read. You can preorder the book and save 40% by using the PROMO CODE 6FWC23 AT bit.ly/Bostonball Episode recorded 6-19-2023

HERE IS A QUICK HIT FOR AN UPCOMING EPISODE DROPPING TUESDAY JUNE 20TH ON HODGEPOD WITH ROB FREDETTE. AUTHOR CLAYTON TRUTOR OF BOSTONBALL " RICK PITINO, JIM CALHOUN, GARY WILLIAMS, AND THE FORGOTTEN CRADLE OF BASKETBALL COACHES. HODGEPOD CAN BE HEARD ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART RADIO, AMAZON AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS.

REMEMBER THOSE WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. AT 2:00 THERE IS A MOMENT OF SILENCE

Roxanne Ledford joined me again on HODGEPOD to talk more Beatles: When the Beatles met Elvis Presley. Talk about The Beatles Top 10 songs all time. Everyone has their favorites. Here Comes The Sun hitting 1 billion streams on Spotify. Roxanne's recent visit to England and Abbey Road. The famous album cover for "Abbey Road" HODGEPOD can be heard on Apple, Spotify , IHEART and podcast platforms. Thank you for listening and please give a follow.

Roxanne Ledford joined HODGEPOD to talk about The Beatles in the mid 1960's and when they performed in Memphis on August 1966. The Fab Four had a brief 19 hour stay in Memphis August 19,1966. Roxanne and Rob talk of their earliest recollection of the group. Ed Sullivan show appearence in 1964. Massive success in their early 20's. Their 2 concerts in Memphis, Tenn August 19, 1966 at the Mid South Coliseum amid the controversy that swirled with John Lennon's comments earlier in the year. HODGEPOD can be heard on Apple , Spotify, IHEART and all other podcast platforms. Please give a listen and follow. Comments can be sent to [email protected].

JAY GATES AND SHAWN DONOVAN JOINED HODGEPOD TO TALK MUSIC IN DIFFERENT SEGMENTS MOST NOTABLY IMPERSONATES ROD STEWART, BARRY MANILOW AND EDDIE MONEY. THIS WAS A FUN EPISODE FOR ROB, SHAWN AND JAY TALKED: JAYS START IN MUSIC HIS CAREER AS A ENTERTAINER AND HOW HE GOT TO IMPERSONATE STEWART, MANILOW AND MONEY. HIS TIME WITH THE VAN HALEN TRIBUTE BAND" DIVER DOWN". A LITTLE BACK AND FORTH ON ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC THE BRIEF ENCOUNTER WITH ROD STWEART. WHAT FAMOUS PERSON HE PERFORMED FOR. WHAT HE DOES TO PREPARE. JAY WAS AT THE HORRIFIC STATION NIGHTCLUB IN RHODE ISLAND ON FEBRUARY 20, 2003 AND DISCUSSED BRIEFLY THAT NIGHT. 100 PEOPLE DIED THAT NIGHT AND 230 WERE INJURED. AWESOME TIME!! JAY GATES RUNS HIS OWN COMPANY ,JAY GATES IMPERSONATES AND CAN BE LINKED ON www.jaygatesimpersonates. RECORDED APRIL 16, 2023

In the third of 3 episodes, authors Carol M Ford and Linda Groundwater discussed life after Hogans Heroes for Bob Crane. Rob, Carol and Linda covered, Life after Hogans Heroes A sense of what was going on personally with him. His murder on June 29, 1978. Carol discussed reviewing all his personal belongings and documenting everything in his life. The moment Carol felt Crane's presence when researching for the book. WOW!! Linda talked of her moment of Bob Crane's presence in Australia. Murder remains unsolved 45 years later. RECORDED: MARCH 24, 2023 Please give a listen and follow. THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE LISTENED..

CAROL M FORD AND LINDA GROUNDWATER IN THE 2ND OF 3 EPISODES ON HODGEPOD DISCUSSED BOB CRANE IN THE HOGANS HEROES YEARS AND SOME OF HIS LIFE OFF THE SMALL SCREEN. AREAS FROM BOB CARNE "THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY" DISCUSSED: -CONTROVERSY OF HOGANS HEROES SITCOM IN A POW CAMP 20 YEARS AFTER THE END OF WORLD WAR 2. -HOW WAS HOGANS HEROES PROMOTED IN 1965? -BOB CRANE TYPECAST AS HOGAN -HOW CRANE INTERACTED WITH THE ACTORS ON SET -LOOK INTO LIFE OFF THE SMALL SCREEN BOB CRANE "THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY" WAS WRITTEN BY CAROL M FORD , LINDA GROUNDWATER AND DEE YOUNG. RECORDED MARCH 24, 2023

AUTHOR K.P. WEE OF THE BOOK "1988 DODGERS-RELIVING THE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON" AND THE K.P. WEE PODCAST JOINED HODGEPOD FOR A GREAT EPISODE ABOUT THEIR WORLD SERIES RUN IN 1988. IF YOU LOVE BASEBALL , THIS IS A MUST READ. TERRIFIC BOOK. ROB AND K.P. DISCUSS -THE CHANGE IN DIRECTION FOR THE '88 DODGERS AFTER TWO SEASONS OF 73-89 RECORDS IN 1986 & 1987. -SIGNING OF FREE AGENT KIRK GIBSON. -WHO WERE THE STUNTMEN THAT HELPED KEEP THE DODGERS AT THEIR FIRST PLACE PACE. -THE DODGERS WERE MORE THAN KIRK GIBSON AND OREL HERSHISER IN KEY MOMENTS. -THE DODGERS AND NEW YORK METS CLASH IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. -OREL HERSHISER 59 SCORELESS INNING STREAK AND DOMINANCE IN THE PLAYOFFS -KEY HITS BY THE DODGERS IN THE NLCS ON TO THE WORLD SERIES VERSUS OVER THE HEAVILY FAVORED OAKLAND A'S -GAME 1 HEROICS BY KIRK GIBSON IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH. GIBSON HAD A 3-2 COUNT WITH 2 OUTS. -ROB AND K.P. TALKED ABOUT GAME 1 AND KIRK GIBSON WHO DID NOT EVEN DRESS. UNREAL!! K.P. IS HOST OF THE "THE K.P. WEE PODCAST" WHICH CAN BE HEARD ON APPLE PODCASTS AND OTHER PODCAST PLATFORMS. WWW.BASEBALLREFERENCE.COM NBC SPORTS RECORDED APRIL 11TH, 2023 PLEASE GIVE A LISTEN AND FOLLOW. EMAIL [email protected]

FIRST OF THREE EPISODE SERIES ON THE BOOK " BOB CRANE THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY: Two of three authors Carol M. Ford and Linda Groundwater joined HODGEPOD to talk about the early years of Bob Crane before he made it big on Hogan's Heroes from 1965-1971. Carol and Linda discuss the 12 to 13 year journey to write this book as they interviewed 200 people, their attention to detail with research. Crane had a start in radio which is like anything anyone could have experienced at the time. Bob Crane was murdered on June 29, 1978 as his murder still remains unsolved in 2023. He was 49 at the time of his death. BOB CRANE: THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY AUTHORS CAROL M. FORD LINDA GROUNDWATER DEE YOUNG RECORDED ON MARCH 24, 2023

Carmen Holmes and Christy Murphy joined HODGEPOD to discuss fitness and mental health. Carmen and Christy are certified group fitness instructors who shared their experiences in the fitness industry. They discussed the importance of fitness to our health, how it applies to our everyday life and how to get physically fit if you are thinking about exercise. Topics discussed: * Importance of fitness. * Getting started. * Age is not limit or obstacle. * Tips on getting started * What are modifications. * Certain studies are discussed. * Christy discussed the importance of how fitness improves mental health. Christy has been a marriage and family therapist for 22 years and delivers key points. * Other tips on fitness. * For those that are active this is refresher on how important fitness is. Before you start being physical active, please consult your physician to ensure to begin a fitness program. HODGEPOD can be heard on all podcast platforms APPLE, SPOTIFY, AMAZON, IHEART APP, GOOGLE PODCAST AND PODBEAN. Please give a listen and follow. EPISODE RECORDED ON MARCH 21, 2O23.

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 Please give a follow and listen. Email- [email protected]

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.

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 Email: [email protected]

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 perfectly https://bestlifeonline.com/die-hard-facts/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/die-hard https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/die-hard-1988 https://leonardmaltin.com/die-hard-1988/ Directed by John McTiernan Screenplay by • Jeb Stuart • Steven E. de Souza Based on Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp Produced by • Lawrence Gordon • Joel Silver

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 RJF MEDIA LLC

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. Please give a listen and follow. HODGEPOD can be heard on all podcast platforms such as APPLE, Spotify and many more. Interview recorded 12/13/2022. You can read Bill Burt at www.eagletrubune.com or @BurtTalksSports on Twitter. Email: [email protected] RJFMEDIA LLC 2022

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 Please give a follow and listen. Email [email protected] RJFMEDIA LLC 2022

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 Please give a listen and follow. RJF MEDIA 20221

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/ PLEASE GIVE A FOLLOW AND LISTEN. Email : [email protected] with feedback and suggestions. RJF MEDIA 2022

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

Rob and Shawn Donovan wrapped their sixth episode about VH with an encore episode as they discuss some stories, and other tidbits about VH. This was fun going back and forth while thinking outside the box. You may learn something new. Listen while driving to work or for a quick walk. ***FRIDAY-NOVEMBER 11 (EPISODE 15-)Bonus episode on the history and significance of Veterans Day for those who served our country. Rob and Shawn will be back in the early part of December as they will talk about Die Hard starring Bruce Willis. If you love Die Hard this will be a must listen. 1982 ROCKLINE 1992 ROCKLINE Please give a listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, Google and Amazon Music and any other podcast platform. Please email [email protected] RJF MEDIA LLC 2022

Rob is joined by Jim Fischer again as they talk about the 1997 World Series between the Florida Marlins and Cleveland Indians. Jim and I worked at Pro Player Stadium during the Marlins playoff run which they won after five years becoming an expansion team. The Marlins were built for the playoffs while the Indians were built with their rich farm system. They discuss the teams, the time in Miami with the playoffs and World Series. They also discussed baseball in Miami and Tampa and what the future may hold and some other baseball tidbits. ***PODCAST NOTE*** The Van Halen encore episode will drop Monday November 7th with Rob Fredette and Shawn Donovan. www.baseballrefernce.com Email [email protected] with any feedback or suggestions. RJFMEDIA LLC

Rob is joined by Jim Fischer as they look back at the 1991 World Series. The Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves went from worst in 1990 to first in place in 1991. This seven game series saw each team win at home. Game 6 and Game 7 were extra inning games that the Twins won in dramatic fashion. Jim was at games 6 and 7 and he shared his thoughts and memories. Rob and Jim talk about Kirby Puckett, the start of the playoff run for the Braves and lineups of both teams. This World Series could be considered as one of the Greatest of All Time. If you are a baseball fan, you wlll like this episode. www. baseball reference.com CBS Sports Any feedback please email [email protected] RJF MEDIA LLC

Rob and Shawn Donovan discussed in their fifth Van Halen episode theOU812 & FOR UNLAWLFUL CARNAL KNOWLEDGE albums and how fans kept coming back for more. They discuss the OU812 tour, setlist's from the Foxboro, Mass and Memphis, Tennessee concerts in 1988, reviews from music critics and how Van Halen fans received these two albums. VH was on the Rock and Roll scene for 10 years. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-ou812-roundtable/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/ou812-250509/ https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/van-halen-ou812-tour-c093e495-cbb4-4847-8087-2190e8affd86 https://www.iheart.com/content/2017-05-24-11-things-you-might-not-know-about-van-halens-ou812/ https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OU812 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Unlawful_Carnal_Knowledge PRICES IN 1991 https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/05/09/remembering-year-1991 TOP TV SHOWS https://hobbylark.com/party-games/1991-Fun-Facts-Trivia-and-History PRICES IN 1988 https://ktrh.iheart.com/content/2018-09-14-30-years-ago-1988-we-paid-a-lot-less-for-some-things ROCKLINE INTERVIEW 1/20/1992 Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar