HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette
by Rob Fredette
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From Combat Cockpits to Co-Authors: The Story Behind " Night of The Bear" - EPISODE 172
Aug 30, 2026
57m 10s
Mindset in Motion: From Top 1% Realtor to Marathon TEDx Moment with Debbie DiMaggio- EPISODE 171
Aug 21, 2026
51m 48s
Strings, Stories & Survival: Yale Strom on the Violin That Witnessed History- EPISODE 170
Aug 9, 2026
1h 03m 30s
From Corporate to the Mic: Zach Randles-Friedman Host of 2 Podcasts joined HODGEPOD-EPISODE 169
Aug 3, 2026
42m 45s
Remembering Eddie Andelman: Boston's Sports Talk Pioneer-EPISODE 168
Jun 17, 2026
8m 12s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/30/26 | From Combat Cockpits to Co-Authors: The Story Behind " Night of The Bear" - EPISODE 172 | 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. | 57m 10s | ||||||
| 8/21/26 | Mindset in Motion: From Top 1% Realtor to Marathon TEDx Moment with Debbie DiMaggio- EPISODE 171 | 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 the World," and actionable tips to activate purpose, build resilience, and turn goals into momentum. | 51m 48s | ||||||
| 8/9/26 | Strings, Stories & Survival: Yale Strom on the Violin That Witnessed History- EPISODE 170 | 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. | 1h 03m 30s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | From Corporate to the Mic: Zach Randles-Friedman Host of 2 Podcasts joined HODGEPOD-EPISODE 169 | 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. | 42m 45s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | sports talk radioBoston sports history+3 | — | WHDH | — | Eddie Andelmansports talk radio+6 | — | 8m 12s | ||
| 6/14/26 | veteran experiencesbaseball+3 | Bruce Stock | Rideau HallCanadian flag+1 | Bosnia | Canadian veteranambidextrous pitcher+3 | — | 49m 45s | ||
| 6/7/26 | military experiencelaw enforcement+4 | Jared Maxwell | 82nd AirborneSEER+2 | IraqAfghanistan+1 | 82nd AirborneSEER training+6 | — | 46m 52s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Ideasphereevolution of ideas+5 | Anne Riley | the book that inspired her | — | IdeasphereAnne Riley+6 | — | 54m 37s | ||
| 5/10/26 | creator rightscomic creators+3 | William Bernhardt | WriterConwww.williambernhardt.com+2 | — | SupermanJerry Siegel+5 | — | 46m 40s | ||
| 4/20/26 | Boston sportscollege basketball+4 | Clayton Trutor | UConnBoston Ball+1 | BostonNew England | Rick PitinoUConn+5 | — | 43m 51s | ||
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| 4/13/26 | independent filmmakingcareer transition+3 | Param Gill | Bad PresidentHotel Hollywood+1 | — | indie filmmakingParam Gill+3 | — | 42m 00s | ||
| 4/6/26 | fitnessnutrition+3 | Rehan Jalali | Six Pack Diet Plan | — | fitnessnutrition+5 | — | 48m 53s | ||
| 3/30/26 | skincareacne treatment+4 | Chris Gibson | Chris Gibson LiveYouTube+1 | — | skincareacne+5 | — | 53m 47s | ||
| 3/24/26 | treasure huntinghistorical research+3 | Dr. C.V. Pratt | U.S. Air ForceYOUTUBE+2 | — | treasurehistorical research+6 | — | 1h 00m 36s | ||
| 3/18/26 | women's issuesgrief+5 | Marie Kuipers | We're All Mad Here | — | memoirtrauma+6 | — | 47m 42s | ||
| 3/11/26 | stress managementaddiction+4 | Patrick Eilers | Bloomworks Concepts and CoachingPsychology Today+1 | — | stressanxiety+6 | — | 57m 34s | ||
| 3/8/26 | children's literaturegolf+4 | Gene Walden | Indiana UniversityGolfCrossFitness.com+2 | — | children's bookgolf+5 | — | 33m 54s | ||
| 2/16/26 | neurodivergenceoccupational therapy+4 | Nikki Smit | — | — | burnoutbalance+6 | — | 51m 24s | ||
| 2/8/26 | musicself-empowerment+3 | Numa Palmer | The Promised Landwww.numaofficial.com+1 | — | Numa Palmermusic healing+5 | — | 40m 53s | ||
| 1/26/26 | From Heartache to Alignment — Practical Relationship Tools and Soul Work with Maria Micha- EPISODE 153 | In this episode Maria Micha, a relationship and breakup specialist and spiritual psychotherapist, shares practical strategies for overcoming obstacles, accessing the subconscious through dreams and meditation, and repairing or ending relationships with clarity and compassion. She also explores breaking ancestral patterns, rediscovering life purpose, simple habits like weekly check-ins and date nights, and the power of kindness and community in healing and growth. This a great episode to take a step back and reboot. Maria offered great insights. RECORDED JANUARY 18, 2026 You can find Maria Micha @: Instagram: officialmariamicha Linkedin: Maria Micha Counseling Centre | 57m 33s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | 32 Years on the Beat: Jim Vaglica's SWAT Stories & the Boston Marathon Manhunt- EPISODE 152 | Jim Vaglica recounts a 32-year law enforcement career that includes long service on a regional SWAT team, frontline work during the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt, and protection details for high-profile figures. He also shares behind-the-scenes memories from reality shows like "Expedition Impossible" and "American Grit", his passion for fitness, and his transition into private VIP protection. | 49m 38s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | Beats, Ballparks & Backstages: A Candid Conversation with Musician-Journalist Levi Coovert -EPISODE 151 | Host Rob Fredette sits down with Levi Coovert — a Seattle-based musician and sports journalist — to discuss Levi’s path into country music with rock and pop influences, songwriting during COVID, stage performance, recording and production, and his musical inspirations from the Beatles to U2. The episode also covers Levi’s sports coverage in Washington, his love for the Mariners and Seahawks, pop culture influences, and where listeners can find his songs online. RECORDED DECEMBER 13, 2025 You can follow Levi one: INSTAGRAM: @levicoovert YOUTUBE: @levicoove TikTok : @levicoove | 50m 24s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | How Moe Norman Changed My Game — Todd Graves on the Single Plane Swing- EPISIODE 150 | Rob Fredette interviews Todd Graves about his journey from playing professional golf to coaching and building Graves Golf Academy around Moe Norman's single plane swing. Todd explains how Mo's biomechanics simplified ball-striking, his time at the University of Oklahoma, life on tour, and the hands-on teaching approach he now uses at his Edmond academy and online. The episode also covers Todd's use of AI to craft his new book The Intelligent Golf Swing, the academy's technology-driven instruction, and the satisfaction he finds in helping students improve and enjoy the game. Great conversation. You can find at these links and sites below. https://gravesgolf.com YOUTUBE: @toddgravesgolf INSTAGRAM: toddgravesgolf THREADS: toddgravesgolf Todd has authored one book " The Single Plane Golf Swing" and another book is due out "The Intelligent Golf Swing" RECORDED DECEMBER 4, 2025 | 53m 18s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | From Arkansas to LA: Nate Mayes on Acting, Murals & Western Dreams- EPISODE 149 | Host Rob Fredette interviews Los Angeles–based actor, writer, producer, and muralist Nate Mayes about his journey from Arkansas to Hollywood, his acting training, and his passion for creating powerful public art. Nate discusses auditions and coaching, memorable mural imagery (including a striking hands-and-explosion piece), his love for gritty Southern and Western roles, an upcoming psychological Western short film, and where to follow his work on Instagram @NateJMayes. Recorded November 13, 2025. INSTAGRAM @natejmayes | 34m 07s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | Ryan Root on Steroids, Prison & Reinvention- 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 and business, he built a legitimate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) clinic and a wellness brand focused on optimization, genetic testing, and education. This episode explores addiction, the science behind testosterone, the medical stigma surrounding TRT, and Root’s path to redemption and helping thousands improve their health and confidence. RECORED 11-11-2025 | 55m 03s | ||||||
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