HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette

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

Rob Fredette and Shawn Donovan discuss David Lee Roth leaving VH and Sammy Hagar enters in as the new lead singer and frontman. This episode Rob and Shawn talk the 5150 album and the anticipation of the release, their experiences at the 5150 concerts at The Centrum in Worcester,Mass. Rob reviews the setlist of the August 14th, 1986 concert at the Centrum. They also recall the transition while reviewing songs such as Dreams, Summer Nights and Why Can't This Be Love. If you love Van Halen we think you will like this episode and may bring back memories. The transition ended up being a great one for VH as the album did reach #1 on the Billboard 100 in 1986. Setlist.com August 14th Worcester Centrum setlist. Rockline 7/13/1987 Interview with Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen 5150 Charts Reached #1 Billboard 200 https://billboard.elpee.jp/album/5150/Van%20Halen/ Please follow and give a listen and a follow on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify and Amazon Music. Email: [email protected] RJF MEDIA LLC 2022

Rob Fredette and Shawn Donovan discuss the last two albums of the David Lee Roth era. Diver Down and 1984. Diver Down had 5 cover songs and 1984 was the album that put Van Halen into superstardom status. This episode covers warming up for The Rolling Stones, the Diver Down album and some interesting facts of the 1984 album and tour. 1984 was different then their five previous albums. We review the July 5th 1984 concert in Indianapolis in a fun way. Rob and Shawn give their Top 5 songs in the David Lee Roth era. Research Items 1984 Van Halen album cover https://americansongwriter.com/story-behind-1984-van-halen-album-cover/ WRTV Indianapolis on July 5th concert sales https://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-opened-for-rolling-stones-1981/ Please give a follow and listen. Email any suggestions or feedback to [email protected] RJF MEDIA LLC 2022

Rob Fredette and Shawn Donovan talk Van Halen again with their third album Women and Children First and Fair Warning. VH was making their mark in Rock and Roll. Rob and Shawn discuss the albums, reviews from music critics, the concert tours and the influence the band had on Rock and Roll bands that followed. If you are VH fan we think you will like this episode. WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST 1980 FAIR WARNING 1981 Next Episode for Van Halen. Diver Down and 1984 Please give a listen and follow. Please emai with feedback or with any suggestions [email protected]. RJF MEDIA LLC

In the first installment of episodes, Rob Fredette and Shawn Donovan look back at the first two albums of Van Halen. Van Halen 1978 and Van Halen II 1979. VH burst onto to the Rock and Roll scene with a new sound and feel. Rob and Shawn are fans and hope you will learn something new or get a refresher. September 26 Episode 8 will look back at VH's third album "Women and Children First "1980 and their fourth album" Fair Warning" 1981. If you have any questions please email , [email protected] Please give a follow and tell your friends. RJF MEDIA LLC 2022

ROB FREDETTE AND SHAWN DONOVAN DISCUSS VAN HALEN IN THEIR EARLY YEARS AND HOW THEY TOOK ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC BY STORM. EACH EPISODE WILL LOOK AT TWO ALBUMS. THESE EPISODES ARE JUST FANS , ROB AND SHAWN TALKING AND LOOKING BACK AT THEIR RECOLLECTIONS. SEPTEMBER 19-EPISODE 7- VAN HALEN (1978) AND VAN HALEN II (1979) SEPTEMBER 26-EPISODE 8- WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST (1980) AND FAIR WARNING(1981) ENJOY LISTENING.

THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF MISSING PEOPLE AND HODGEPOD BRINGS A FEW CASES BACK OUT IN THE OPEN. DAWNITA WILKERSON MISSING SINCE JUNE 21, 2020 IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, OLIVIA SAMANTHA FOWLER MISSING SINCE AUGUST 13, 2021 IN GEORGIA, RAJAH ADRIANA MCQUEEN MISSING SINCE JUNE 26, 2021 IN CLEVELAND , OHIO AND SUMMER WELLS MISSING SINCE JUNE 15, 2021 IN ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE. WE WILL REVIEW BEING AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. ALWAYS. PLEASE EMAIL WITH ANY FEEDBACK. [email protected]

Episode 5 Doug Flutie threw the Hail Mary pass to Gerard Phelan with :06 seconds left in the game as Boston College beat The University of Miami 47-41 November 23, 1984. Flutie was well on his way to winning The Heisman Trophy. This game and play secured the Heisman Tropky a week later for Flutie. One of the greatest plays in college football history.

Retired FBI Special Agent Dennis Regan joined HODGEPOD and discussed his career with The United States top law enforcement agency. Dennis was involved in the search and interrogation of serial killer Gary Ray Bowles also known as the I-95 killer in 1994. Bowles was featured on AMERICA'S MOST WANTED five times and was on the FBI's Top 10 Most wanted. Dennis was in Atlanta at the Centennial Park bombing in 1996, in New York City on September 11, 2001 and the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. He shared his experiences in real time during those most tragic moments in US history. This interview was recorded on July 13, 2021.

HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette looks back at the death of The King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley at the age of 42 in 1977. The world stood still and hit Memphis hard. You will hear news reports from Memphis, television networks and the BBC. In between the news reports, there will be some amazing facts for the most popular artist in music.

Colonel Craig Wonson joined Episode 2 for HODGEPOD to share his experiences and various roles with the United States Marines. Colonel Wonson gives a glimpse into his service.

Author Keith B. Wood joins HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette looking back at the determination and legacy of Larry Finch solidified on Memphis.If you love Memphis Tigers basketball. This episode is for you.