Podcast Episodes

Ryan Root on Steroids, Prison & Reinvention- EPISODE 148

Episode 148

Former underground steroid dealer Ryan Root tells the story of his rise, conviction in Operation Cyber Juice, and the four-plus years he served in prison.

After using his time to study biochemistry a…

Published on 7 hours ago

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

Episode 147

Rob Fredette interviews British-American actor Kayne Harrison about his journey from voiceover work and odd jobs to landing a role in Netflix's" Resort to Love". They discuss filming during COVID in …

Published on 1 week ago

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

Episode 146

On this episode Rob Fredette talks with Tegan Toftley, a 55-year-old trans woman who began her transition at 48. Tegan shares how transition helped relieve lifelong gender dysphoria, anxiety and chro…

Published on 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 145

On this episode of HODGEPOD author Eric Magun discusses his debut thriller "Thank God for the Sinners" — a gritty spy story about double agent Rick Price, stitched with punk‑rock memories and a compa…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Episode 144

Rob Fredette and returning guest Marshall Garvey revisit memorable World Series moments to spotlight lesser-known players whose clutch performances were crucial to their teams' championships.

From Br…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Episode 143

Rob Fredette sits down with singer-songwriter Ricky Rebel to trace his journey from child roles in films like Anastasia, Apollo 13 and Austin Powers to touring with Britney Spears and Destiny's Child…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

Episode 142

Rob FreDette chats with Rashad Woods, host of The Tron Podcast: "The Randomness of Nothing". They discuss Rashad's journey to starting a podcast, his love of history and documentaries, and how he int…

Published on 1 month ago

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

Episode 141

Rob Fredette sits down with multi-instrumentalist and producer Candice Raiford to trace her musical journey—from childhood talent shows and learning instruments by ear to mastering violin, cello, cla…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

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

Episode 140

Journalist Lori Tucker-Sullivan explores the untold stories of wives and girlfriends of rock stars in her book " I Can't Remember If I Cried-Rock Widows on Life, Love and Legacy" . Drawing on 22 inte…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 139

Join Michael Bollinger, BPACC’s artistic director, as he previews the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center’s 27th season. The lineup opens October 10 with an outdoor Shakespeare production an…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago