Al Nesbitt joined HODGEPOD to talk about his new album "A MILLION SHINY THINGS". This album is an acoustic guitar masterpiece. Al gives great detail on the making and producing for this album. Al and Rob discussed many things:  The inspirations for the album " A Million Shiny Things" Working with Co-Producer "Big" Chris Flores.  Playing the Acoustic Guitar  Talked about the importance of music for movies especially E.T. and others.  Al talks about the Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip in Las Vegas.  And some other cool things. The Band includes:    Al Nesbitt         Guitars   Wayne Tapia    Guitars   Jeff Eason         Bass   Bill Ray                Drums -Guest Musicians:   Tony Franklin Bass on "Allegories and Guillotines"  Michael A. Levine Violin on " Allegories and Guillotines"     Recorded 5/7/2024  Please give a follow, review and share. Email hodgepodallin@yahoo.com HODGEPOD can be heard on Apple, Spotify, IHEART, TuneIn, Audacy and Podbean. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING :)

Doug Kari returned to HODGEPOD to talk about two missing person cases he has investigated in detail. Karlie Jean Guse' missing since OCTOBER 13, 2018 in Mono County, California. There is a $5,000 reward on the FBI website. and Bob Wildoner disappeared without a trace and has been missing since May 4, 2021. Bob was en route to fixing his vehicle that needed repair in Death Valley National Park. Doug provides a deep dive look after investigating both these cases thoroughly. Doug is the author of the Book "The Berman Murders"-Unraveling the Mojave Desert's Most Mysterious Unsolved Crime" . Published by Rowman and Littlefield. He provides a preview of the next case he is investigating. Recorded April 24, 2024 HODGEPOD can heard on Apple, Spotify, IHEART, Podbean and all podcast platforms. Please give a follow and share. Email hodgepodallin@yahoo.com

Journalist and Author Joe Strupp joined HODGEPOD to talk about his True Crime Books. The two cases are detailed below. Thank you to Joe Strupp. "A Long Walk Home" . A young woman's unsolved murder and her sister's lifelong search for answers. In 1966, Carol Ann Farino was walking home from her job as a waitress and then found strangled to death an hour later in a driveway. And "Death on St. Charles St" Discovering my family's murderous secret. Joe discusses in great detail about the 1962 quadruple murder - suicide in Rapid City, S.D. Both books can be purchased on Amazon.com. Joe is a 35 year news veteran and has covered news, politics ,sports, media local government and investigations. He is currently at the Asbury Park Press in Neptune , NJ. He has appeared on Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, Voice of America, ABC News and Sirius XM. Joe Strupp's work can be found at www.joestrupp.com. Recorded April 18, 2024. HODGEPOD can be found on Apple, Spotify, IHEART, Podbean and all podcast platforms. Please give a listen and follow. You can email hodgepodallin@yahoo.com

Linda Chadwick Author of the book "On The Road" Your Backstage Pass All Access Pass VIP Guest 1982-1987 -A Texas Groupie's Memoir joined HODGEPOD.  Linda delivers in detail her memories and interactions with such Rock and Roll Bands as: PoisonAerosmithVan HalenGuns and RosesAnd so many more Linda's book can be purhcased on Amazon.Com and Walmart.Com Recorded April 18, 2024 You can listen and please give a follow to HODGEPOD on Apple, Spotify, IHEART, Podbean and all podcast platforms.

Lori Bullard  Law Enforcement Administrator for the State of Tennessee  joined HODGEPOD to talk about her role leading this agency. Lori has held this position since 2019. Prior to this role, Lori was Assistant Commissioner of Driver Services where she lead the daily operations of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security's 50 driver service centers across Tennessee. She is also a 25 year veteran of the Memphis Police Department. Rob and Lori discussed: -Her role as Law Enforcement Administrator. -Decreasing fatalities on Tennessee highways. -Drunk/ Impaired driving consequences. -Tips on avoiding road rage incidents with aggressive drivers. -Her career with the Memphis Police Department and her roles. -Collaborating with law enforcement agencies in Tennessee. -Even if you do not live in Tennessee Lori provides tips on dealing with aggressive drivers and    aware of your surroundings. Recorded April 11, 2024 HODGEPOD can be  Please give a listen and follow. HODGEPOD can be heard on Apple, Spotify, IHEART, Podbean, Audacy and all podcast platforms. Email comments, feedback or suggestions to hodgepodallin@yahoo.com

True crime investigator and Author Doug Kari joined HODGEPOD to talk about the unsolved murder of Barry and Louise Berman in the Mojave Desert. Barry and Louise went out for a stroll January 6, 1986 and both were never seen again. It was only 3 years later that their remains were found in a grave in a remote area. The Book is "The Berman Murders"-Unraveling the Mojave Desert's Most Mysterious Unsolved Crime" . Published by Rowman and Littlefield Even though the murder is unsolved Doug embarked on an almost ten year journey investigating and interviewing people who knew Barry and Louise Berman. He brings a fascinating look into the case.  Through his investigation and research Doug names a possible suspect who had been with the Berman's the night before in 1986. Recorded April 9, 2024 Please give a listen and follow. HODGEPOD can be heard on Apple, Spotify, IHEART, Podbean, Audacy and all podcast platforms.

David Goyes joined HODGEPOD from Bogota, Colombia to from his 15 years of experience studying crime and why it happens. -Speaking with those who are in prison  -His visits to prisons. -David brings a different approach Please give a listen and follow. HODGEPOD can be heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART, PODBEAN AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS. Recorded March 19, 2024

Michaell Magrutsche  is a multidisciplinary artist, strategist ( private, corporate and political) Creativity Awareness Educator, speaker and author. Michaell has appeared on over 250 podcasts. -Michaell discussed our limitless human potential with a compelling life journey. -Rob and Michaell discussed leadership and what makes a leader successful in leading his or     her team. -The concept of teamwork to one common goal. The Key to success. -How art saved his life. -His :30 second podcast " The Smart of Art" Recorded 2/27/2024 Michaell can be found on  X/formerly Twitter- @michaellart Instagram              - @smartofart Facebook               - Michaell Magrutsche Threads                  -@smartofart Please give a listen and follow on HODGEPOD which can be found on Apple, Spotify, IHEART, Podbean, Amazon.

J.V. returns to HODGEPOD talk about his Warminster series and the fourth book "Echoes of Ghostwood" in the series due out in April 2024. Rob and J.V.Hilliard discussed; -Book One-"The Last Keeper" _ A little insight of Book 4 "Echoes of Ghostwood" -The detail given to every word in his series. -Where his gets some inspiration for writing scenes. -J.V. gives a nice little tidbit of his hometown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. - The last song he heard on his playlist before coming on HODGEPOD. BOOK 1 -THE LAST KEEPER BOOK 2 -VORODIN'S LAIR BOOK 3 -THE TRILLIAS GAMBIT BOOK 4 -ECHOES OF GHOSTWOOD-APRIL 2024 J.V. Hilliard can be found @: -X/Formerly Twitter -@JVHilliardBooks -Facebook -J.V. Hilliard -Instagram-jvhilliardbooks Recorded 3/7/2024 Please give a listen and follow.HODGEPD can he heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, IHEART AND THE PODBEAN APP AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS

Episode 61 Stephen Dijoseph joined HODGEPOD to talk about his new album Songs Dreams Circumstance. Rob and Stephen discussed : -The  conception , recording and the final product of this great album. -His insipirations and influences -Last song he listened and go to song. New feature on podcast -Covering the rock classic "Roundabout" by YES on piano which can be found on YouTube or stephendijoseph.com -Just good rock and roll music talk. Recorded 2/29/2024 Please give a listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, Podbean and all podcast platforms. Thank you for listening.

EPISODE 60 ***Terrific book, must read***** ZENITH MAN-DEATH , LOVE, REDEMPTION IN A GEORGIA COURTROOM -IS ON SALE AND AVAILABLE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20TH, 2024. PUBLISHED BY KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP. Criminal defense attorney McCracken Poston Jr. joined HODGEPOD to talk this true crime case that has an unbelievable turn of events in The State of Georgia vs. Alvin Ridley in 1998. McCracken and Rob talk about: -McCracken defending Alvin and how picked up at the car. -Proving the innocence of Alvin -The back and forth between the two. -The redemption of Alvin in the small city of Ringold Georgia -Other remembrances of the case, Alvin Ridley and more Recorded February 19, 2024 Please give a listen and a follow and email me at hodgepodallin@yahoo.com. HODGEPOD can be heard on APPLE, SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCAST, PODBEAN AND ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS.

Episode 59 Jeremy Bryant of the PARANORMAL THE NEW NORMAL PODCAST joined HODGEPOD to talk about -Ghosts -Guardian Angels -Bigfoot -Sci-Fi movies, and other movies that scare many -Other paranormal talk You can listen to Paranormal "The New Normal" on Apple Please give a listen and follow. Please email with any comments to hodgepodallin@yahoo.com. Next Episode-Episode 60. McCracken Poston Jr author of The Zenith Man will be the guest on this true crime story that will not believe.

Now the episode is up and ready. There was technical glitch. Zack Brown of ZB's Horsepower Talk podcast returned to HODGEPOD to talk NASCAR with a little talk about the race at the LA Coliseum and the Daytona 500 Sunday February 18 at the Daytona International Speedway. @4:38 Rob and Zack pick up the Daytona 500 talk about past winners down nostalgia lane, the Crank it Up segment during the race, Zacks Top 5 All Time NASCAR drivers and his top 3 picks or drivers to watch out for. @36:30 a little Super Bowl talk about the Chiefs and 49ers. Zack provides tremendous insight into NASCAR racing. You will learn something new. Recorded 1-30-2024 Please give a listen, share and give a follow. Next Episode- Paranormal with Jeremy Bryant. Bigfoot, Guardian Angels, Salem Witch trials, and are there ghosts out there.

Flobo Boyce joined HODGEPOD again as we talked a few more ballparks on the bucket list. Flobo and Rob talked about: -Flobo's visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown recently. -Rob brought back being at the 1982 All Star Game in Montreal, Canada. -The recent inductees to the Baseball HOF and some who are were not inducted. -Nostalgic look at professional wrestling in the 80's ,90's and today. -WWF to the WWE and WCW with NWO storyline. Flobo is a Stand Up Comic , host of his podcast network Knew Amsterdam.com, , author of the book" Graduation Day". Recorded 1/26/2024 Please give a follow and share the podcast. Next episode Daytona 500 preview and look back at the history of the race with Zack Brown of ZB's Horsepower Talk podcast.

On this episode Zack Brown of the ZB's Horsepower Talk joined HODGEPOD to talk about his season premiere of his podcast as the upcoming Nascar racing season and other racing. ZB Horsepower Talk is a great podcast on racing. Rob and Zack talked a little New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles as well. Recorded January 2nd , 2024 Please give a follow and listen. HODGEPOD can be heard on Apple, Spotify , IHEART and Podbean.

Executive Officer Matt Thomas of the Pinal County Sheriff Department joined HODGEPOD to talk about Fentanyl and how deadly it is on a daily basis. Matt is the author of the book "Interceptors-The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels" and has served for  30 years with the PInal County Sheriff Department. Rob and Matt covered, The deadly effects of FentanylThe dangers at the border and the corridor leading up to Pinal County.How the cartels operate You will get a first hand account of what it is like daily for law enforcement in detail. You can purchase "Interceptors-The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels" at onetimenation.com, Amazon and Ingramspark. Recorded 12/19/2023 Please share, listen and give a follow. New episodes coming in 2024 and THANK YOU for listening in 2023. It is greatly appreciated. 2023 was a great year.

Author Tom Locke of the book"Moments in Time " Stories about Artists and Songs of the 50', 60's and 70's, For Fans...From a Music Fan"  from Vancouver, British Columbia joined HODGEPOD to talk about his work in television and movies in the 1980's and 90's. Tom talked about his work  production work of such television shows 21 Jump Street, X Files and the movie Legends of the Fall. He describes the work in terrific detail. Rob and Tom also talked music in the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's and how Rock and Roll and new music evolved and carried over from decade to decade. Also Quarterbac Doug Flutie talk has a nice segment as well. His career in the CFL and the Hail Mary Pass in 1984. You can purchase"Moments in Time " Stories about Artists and Songs of the 50', 60's and 70's, For Fans...From a Music Fan" at below https://www.mitstories.com You can order online through Amazon.com or Amazon.ca. Recorded 12/12/2023

Joseph M Lenard returns as we talk about " It's A Wonderful Life" and the meaning of the movie, In 2023 it is more popular than ever and one of the all time great movies of all time. I decided to play a few scenes in the beginning of our talk to get you in the mood at the beginning and during this episode. This movie shows the how important life is. Rob and Joseph discussed: -Clarence getting his wings and being the  -George Bailey( Jimmy Stewart) vs. Mr Potter( Lionel Barrymore) -Donna Reed playing Mary -George Bailey's struggles  -Some other info nuggets https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_a_Wonderful_Life https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60792/25-wonderful-facts-about-its-wonderful-life https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Capra It's A Wonderful Life 1946- Liberty Films Frank Capra-Director Starring  Jimmy Stewart Donna Reed Lionel Barrymore Thank you for listening. Please give a follow, listen and share. Please email hodgepodallin@yahoo.com with any comments or feedback.

If you love the movie" It's A Wonderful Life" then give this episode a listen. Adam Hogue who plays George Bailey in the life radio play on stage joined HODGEPOD to talk about the play , movie and more. You can see the IAWL at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center December 1st through December 3rd. Ticket information and link below. -Playing George Bailey  -Rehearsing for the The Live Radio Play -The cast and inner workings of the play itself -The meaning of the movie -Different scenes and different characters of the movie -The meaning behind the movie which still resonates today Recorded 11-22-2023 Thank you to Michael Bollinger Director of the BPACC for coordinating this interview. Shows at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center Friday      December 1st 7:30pm Saturday. December 2nd 2:00pm (Matinee) Saturday December 2nd 7:30pm  Sunday.   December 3rd  2:00pm ( Matinee) Tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased at https://bpacc.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/BartlettPerforming

A terrific and fun interview with Terry A Ferguson aka Professor T Love of the podcast " A Bowl of Soul A Mixed Stew of Soul Music "joined HODGEPOD to talk about her podcast and items below. -How does she get to comprise each episode. -Soul Music and how it is different in regions around United States, tremendous insight into the different regions. -Beatles and Rolling Stones inflienced by the blues -How soul music and different genres cross paths -Samples being used especially from the Isley Brothers -Rock bands covering Motown especially Martha Reeves & The Vandellas -Memphis with Stax and Sun Records -Isaac Hayes -U2 and B.B. KIng -Betty Wright and her influence on major artists -Recorded November 14, 2023 -You can hear A Bowl of Soul on Apple, Spotify, Heart and Deezer. You can also listen to the Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365.com  -You can follow Bowl of Soul on social media at @bowlofsoul on X formerly known as Twitter @proftlove on Instagram @Bowl of a Soul a Mixed Stew of Soul Music on Facebook. _Please give a listen and follow HODGEPOD which can be heard on Apple. Spotify, IHeart, Amazon and ll podcast platforms.