Podcast Episodes

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

Episode 138

Rob Fredette interviews novelist Amanda Cockrell about her historical fiction " Are You or Have You Ever Been?" which explores the Hollywood blacklist, House Unamerican Activities Committee (HUAC) he…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Episode 137

G.A. Sallee, an Iraq War veteran and first-time author, discusses his debut fictional true-crime novel "True Crime, Fact or Fiction", in which podcaster Scott Townsend publishes cold cases and become…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Episode 136

Rob Fredette interviews cinematographer-turned-author Robert Gantz about his decades in film and music videos, his time shooting commercials and movies in Hollywood and France, and the decision to re…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 135

Rob Fredette sits down with boundary-pushing rock artist C.J .Shaman to explore his musical journey — from small-town Arizona roots and 80s MTV influences to his raw outlaw-soul sound and the persona…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 134

In this episode Rob Frenette interviews Shannon Grace about her journey from a successful tech and entrepreneurial career to becoming an energy healer. Shannon shares her experience with anxiety, bei…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 133

Rob Fredette was joined by author Marshall Garvey to explore the memorable 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals. They discuss Garvey’s book Interstate 85 with play…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Author Clayton Trutor Discusses 'Loserville' and Atlanta's Transformation into a Sports Hub-EPISODE -132

Episode 132

Join Rob Fredette on this exciting episode of HODGEPOD as he welcomes back Clayton Trutor, author of Loserville, How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports. Cla…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Episode 85

A replay of this episode remembering the day Elvis died.

Join Rob Fredette on this special encore episode of HodgePod as we revisit the chaotic days following Elvis Presley's death on August 16th, 19…

Published on 3 months ago

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

Episode 131

Join Rob Fredette on the latest episode of HODGEPOD as he welcomes author Ken Tentarelli to discuss the fascinating world of historical fiction. Tentarelli, who transitioned from a career in engineer…

Published on 3 months ago

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

Episode 130

Join host Rob Fredette as he sits down with Alan Maas, a South Dakota-based author, researcher, and tour guide, to delve into the rich history and fascinating mysteries of South Dakota. With a focus …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago