HeyJaredHODGEPOD 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.Email hodgepodallin@yahoo.comRJF MEDIA LLC
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Inside The Perfection Saga with Author and Rock and Roll talk with Beth Pellino Dudzik- EPISODE 173 (opens the original)
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Rob Fredette interviews author Beth Pellino Dudzik about her multi-book Perfection Saga, the journey from a 25-year idea to a self-published series, and the realities of indie publishing. They discuss Beth’s integration of original songs and AI-generated music videos for the fictional rock band Perfection, her rock ’n’ roll influences, concert memories, and plans for future books and music. Rob and Beth also discussed Rock and Roll while doing rapid fire on 10 groups.
From Combat Cockpits to Co-Authors: The Story Behind " Night of The Bear" - EPISODE 172 (opens the original)
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Hosts Rob Fredette interviews co-authors Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess about their military careers, the writing process behind their novel" Night of the Bear" , and the real-world aviation and geopolitical experiences that inspired their realistic Cold War–style thriller. They discuss combat flying, ferrying jets worldwide, co-author collaboration, character development, and upcoming projects including the sequel "Red Tide "and personal memoirs.
Mindset in Motion: From Top 1% Realtor to Marathon TEDx Moment with Debbie DiMaggio- EPISODE 171 (opens the original)
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Host Rob Fredette interviews Debbie DiMaggio — Amazon bestselling author, TEDx speaker, top 1% real estate professional and creator of the "Mindset in Motion" method. They discuss her five-step approach to achieving goals, the marathon that inspired her book and TEDx talk, and practical mindset strategies for business, real estate, and personal growth.The episode also covers market insights for buyers and sellers, lessons learned from failure and pivoting, Debbie’s charity project "Debbie Runs t
Strings, Stories & Survival: Yale Strom on the Violin That Witnessed History- EPISODE 170 (opens the original)
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Episode 170 of HODGEPOD: Rob Fredette talks with violinist, composer and filmmaker Yale Strom about his musical life—from childhood lessons and orchestra days to klezmer, rock crossover and global influences. Strom discusses his novel "The Autobiography of the Offenbacher", the violin’s role in preserving culture and memory (including stories tied to the Holocaust), his documentary work, encounters with figures like Steven Spielberg and Leonard Nimoy, and performs a short live piece.
From Corporate to the Mic: Zach Randles-Friedman Host of 2 Podcasts joined HODGEPOD-EPISODE 169 (opens the original)
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Rob Fredette returns from hiatus to host Zach Randles Friedman a two‑podcast creator. They discuss Zach’s journey from pharmaceutical communications to podcasting full‑time, how he finds guests, and the day‑to‑day of producing five‑plus episodes weekly. Topics include near‑death experiences and mediums, remote viewing and missing‑person cases, AI’s role in creative work and research, and life in Boston — a wide‑ranging conversation about storytelling, belief, and the future of media.
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