Join host Rob Fredette on this insightful episode of the HODGEPOD podcast as he welcomes special guest Bill Geiger, a retired police officer with 25 years of experience in law enforcement in Dayton, Ohio. Bill shares his fascinating journey from an unexpected start in the police force to becoming a seasoned officer, exploring various roles includin…

Zo joins a group of scientists and researchers to attempt to find and identify what they believe may be a link between humans and prehistoric aquatic life. If they can only find the fossilized remains then their path will be clear. Once they get down to the Amazon they quickly learn that the species that they were looking for is far from extinct an…

Zo learns that Dr. Frankenstein hadn't perished after all, in spite of being tossed off of a three story windmill by his monstrous creation. Shockingly, the monster also survived! The Monster, being harassed and tormented by the populous, is more dangerous than ever and lashing out at almost anyone who approaches him. Over time the Fiend learned hu…

Zo travels to London to take in the sights, try some food and perhaps go to the theater. Coincidentally, there is a mysterious figure doing the very same thing. Zo hears of a very wealthy and eccentric noble visiting from Transylvania. Dressed in a jet black tuxedo and silk cape, this Count tends to sleep all day and go out at night. Zo has also he…

Join Rob Fredette on this episode of the HODGEPOD as he sits down with renowned London-based musician, William John Titus Bishop. Discover the captivating journey of William from his classical music roots to becoming an indie pop and folk pop recording artist. In this engaging conversation, William shares his early musical influences, the transitio…

Zo has been invited to attend a wedding of Dr. Henry Frankenstein, the son of the good Baron Frankenstein, and the lovely Elizabeth. It all seems quite dandy at first. Then, suddenly, a rampaging monster crashes the wedding! Roughly shaped like a large man in a shabby suit the thing was grunting and swinging at anyone who got too close. As it turne…

Zo decides to take a stroll down memory lane, but instead of just relaxing in an easy chair and thinking about old times, he's going to literally take a stroll in the past by way of a time machine. It's not exactly legal to time travel and he has to be careful because there are dutiful and persistent agents from the TEC that police the timelines to…

Join Rob Fredette on HODGEPOD as he welcomes his first-ever actor guest, Matt Drago. Matt, an accomplished actor with an exciting new film set to release in January of 2025, dives deep into his journey from community theater in Virginia to starring roles in TV and film. Discover the intricacies of the acting profession, the emotional and physical d…

Join Rob Fredette on the HODGEPOD podcast as he welcomes special guest Becky Hendricks, a writer, researcher, and explorer with a deep passion for 1950s pop culture and the societal impact of rock and roll. Becky discusses her acclaimed Hound Dog series, which transports readers to the tumultuous 1950s, capturing the essence of a coming-of-age stor…

Welcome to HODGEPOD, hosted by Rob Fredette ! In this special episode, Rob sits down with Shannon Malone-deBenedictis, a multi-Emmy winning producer, development executive, public speaker, and workshop facilitator. Shannon shares her incredible journey from starting as a midnight editor to working with top networks like Discovery, Netflix, and Nati…

Zo and Emily, that is Emily Marinelli, the author of Comfort Sequels: the Psychology of Movie Sequels from the 80s and 90s, venture to the historic city of Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy and the city of brotherly love. The city's reputation for equality and love are put to the test when one Philadelphian is fired from a prestigi…

***There may be content on this episode that may be sensitive to some listeners. I wanted to let you know before hitting play. Keeper is sharing this very important story.*** Welcome to HODGEPOD with your host, Rob Fredette. In this powerful and poignant episode, I was honored to have Keeper Catran-Whitney as my special guest. Episode 89 dives deep…

Zo is on his own on this trip to a sleepy town in the Hudson highlands known as Sleepy Hollow. The town is quaint and the people are polite. They are, however, most unnerved as there are a series of grizzly murders that are taking place that no one seems to be able to stop. From New York City an enterprising fellow arrives with the most peculiar te…

Please give a listen as I joined Zo Richardson on his podcast "Back Look Cinema The Podcast to talk about the action film" Enemy of The State) 1998. Please give this podcast a listen. If you love movies this podcast is for you. This was fun!! Ep. 154: Enemy of the State (featuring Rob Fredette from HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette Zo and Rob, from the po…

Zo and Rob, from the podcast HodgePod with Rob Fredette, are checking out the sites in Washington, D.C, and . . . wait . . . are they being followed? in one moment it seems that they are leading normal lives and in the other feels like they are being watched by shadowy figures. In the next moment two men: an older gruff looking man and a younger ma…

Zo and Stephanie, from noseyAF with Stephanie Graham, take a trip to Jersey to check out their favorite minor league team: the Hackensack Bulls. As it happens, their relief pitcher, Monty Brewster, has become an instant millionaire and has been spending his money like a crazy person. Monty has also started running for Mayor of New York; his slogan:…

Welcome to another captivating episode of the HODGEPOD Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Fredette sits down with Shari Flowers Bruns who talks about friendship, family and faith during a life altering period in her life. Shari's message is powerful. Shari talls about her radio days, recounting her experiences in small-market stations and major cit…

Zo and Luke Ferris (host of the famed podcast: Least Important Things) hit the California beaches for the best surfing spots, but it’s not all fun and games. Some of these surfers are up to no good. They may seem like they’re laid back, but there’s an intensity about them that suggests caution. They might be living an authentic bohemian lifestyle .…

Zo and Jeff, from The Jeff Macolino Podcast, take a trip to NYC and crime is rampant with pick pockets, delivery truck thefts, and people are coming home finding their rooms had been ransacked! Who’s responsible for this outrage? Rumor has it that it’s a Japanese gang known as the Foot Clan and that the Foot are being challenged by giant ninja turt…

Join Rob Fredette on this engaging episode of the HODGEPOD podcast as he sits down with special guest Joe Zegarelli to dive deep into the world of music. This episode switches gears to explore the rich history and enduring influence of reggae music. Discover how reggae's syncopated melodies and anti-establishment vibes have shaped genres like rock,…

Join Rob Fredette on this special encore episode of HodgePod as we revisit the chaotic days following Elvis Presley's death on August 16th, 1977. This episode features original news coverage from Memphis, Tennessee, capturing the pandemonium and the immense outpouring of grief from fans and celebrities alike. Relive the detailed reports from major …

In this episode of the HODGEPOD podcast, host Rob Fredette welcomes back Dr. Keith B. Wood, author of "The Memphis Red Sox, A Negro League's History." As the podcast's first-ever guest, Dr. Wood returns to share fascinating insights into the history of the Memphis Red Sox, a prominent Negro League team in Memphis, Tennessee. Keith discusses his ext…

Zo gives his spoiler free impressions of Deadpool & Wolverine #Deadpool&Wolverine #MarvelStudios #MCU Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links: Website: www.backlookcinema.com Email: fanmail@backlookcinema.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinema Twitter: https://twitter.com…

This is a special episode that I wanted to present. I was recently on an episode of the great podcast, Movie Lovers Unite, hosted by John DiGregorio and Rossie and, I was with another good friend and guest Beth from the Made-For-TV-Movie Club. All of these folks have been on Back Look Cinema at one time or another and I was honored to be with them …

Welcome to HODGEPOD, hosted by Rob Fredette. In this episode, Rob speaks with Ben Alper, a renowned writer who crafted jokes for late-night icons Jay Leno and David Letterman. Hailing from Boston, Ben shares his journey from freelancing jokes to working with comedic legends, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of late-night television. D…

Co-Hosts Dan Szematowicz and Andrew Iden of the True Crime podcast DEVIANT joined me on HODGEPOD to talk about their current series of serial killer Israel Keyes. DEVIANT is one of the top podcasts on Apple in the New and Noteworthy category. This podcast is a seven episode series. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN PODCAST. DEVIANT is produced by Cold Open Med…

Zo and Kt are excited about the prospect of the government finally dealing with the rampant crime in Old Detroit. The city has contracted a private company to run the police dept. So what is the corporate solution? A single cyborg police officer added to the ranks of DPD. Zo & Kt have caught glimpses of this metal monstrosity, but people say that i…

Author Clayton Trutor returned to HODGEPOD about his book "BOSTON BALL" RICK PITINO, JIM CALHOUN, GARY WILLIAMS, AND THE FORGOTTEN CRADLE OF BASKETBALL COACHES (2023) published by University of Nebraska Press. Clayton and Rob talked in detail about all three coaches in Boston at the same time in the early 1980's. Pitino -Rick Pitino's years at BU a…

Zo and John visit the sites of Boston, an old city with a rich history. It seems someone is trying to blow it up. In comes Lt. Jimmy Dove of the city’s bomb squad. He’s one of the most skilled there is at bomb disposal, but this mad bomber in Boston puts his skills to the limit. #BlownAway #JeffBridges #TommyLeeJones Episode Segment Time Stamps Ope…

The Global Race for Sustainability is in midstream and ends July 20, 2024. Cynthia Burleson joined HODGEPOD to talk about these keys areas for this initiative. The link is below to register to run or walk. Cynthia explains all the important points and discusses some of the 17 initiatives. www.issnow.earth https://raceroster.com/events/2024/89269/gl…

Zo and Quinn, the thinker, reader, writer, gamer and geek, go on a safari in the grasslands of Africa to witness the majestic life of a noble pride of lions. What they find is a betrayal, an overthrow, an outcast, and an unlikely friendship. They endeavor to discover which of these majestic beasts has the strength, the cunning, and the will to rule…

Zo Richardson of Look Back Cinema-The Podcast joined HODGEPOD to talk the movie JFK directed by Oliver Stone and starring Kevin Costner as the lead actor. This movie had an all star lineup of actors. Kevin Costner (Jim Garrison), Tommy Lee Jones( Clay Shaw) , Joe Pesci (David Ferrie), Kevin Bacon( Willie O'Keefe), John Candy(Dean Anderson), Jack Le…

Zo and Derick McDuff, host of Underrated Movie Podcast, go back in time to the late 18th century to experience the genius that was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Wolfie, as he was known to his friends, was a child musical prodigy and an absolute genius. His ambition was to create the greatest musical compositions in the world, but his inconspicuous hater…

Author Gene Popa joined HODGEPOD to talk about his book "British Invasion '64 THE YEAR THAT CHANGED ROCK & ROLL FOREVER. Published by BearManor Media and can be purchased on Amazon, www.bearmanormedia.com , www.boulderbookstore.com If you love The Beatles, British Invasion and music from the 1960's this episode is for you. Gene and Rob discussed: -…

Zo is joined by Katie, our fabulous returning guest from the podcasts Retromade: Your Pop Culture Rewind and One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast. Together Zo and Katie investigate a shadowy government black ops military program. Publicly the program appears to be specially trained soldiers engaged in domestic anti-terrorist operations. (What b…

Filmmaker Luis Garcia joined HODGEPOD to talk about his career in the movie industry and his short film "Marina" that he conceived, will be casting actors and directing. If you love movies your will learn some new fun facts. Luis and Rob discussed: -His start in the movie industry, getting that foot in the door. Great story!!! -His work in the cast…

Marc Diette of the podcast " The Double Take" joined me to talk about "THE USUAL SUSPECTS" a suspenseful movie of all bad guys released in 1995. This movie had great character's , twist and turns , and just pure action that really to this day stands out as a great movie from the 1990's. -Marc provided tremendous insight with really cool facts. -Mar…

Zo welcomes his special guest Crystal Hicks from the Let's Talk About This Podcast on YouTube (@chicks2567). On this auspicious occasion Back Look Cinema presents the first YouTube full episode livestream. Together Zo and Crystal travel to the time of the Civil Rights movement and witness the rise of one of its most iconic and influential figures: …

Zo and filmmaker Jayson Johnson from Strike Five Films discover that times are tough. In fact, they're not just tough, they're hard. The pair find out just how hard it is in New Orleans. Keeping your home is hard. Finding food and shelter is hard. Finding money is very hard. So, what's a guy to do in these hard times? Well, sell yourself as human g…

Zo & Scott Ryan, author of The Last Days of Cinema, find themselves in Santa Poco, Mexico in 1916 where the infamous bandito El Guapo is harassing the town. Enter famous actors from the silent screen who, strangely enough, arrived to rid the town of this evil. Their weird techniques seem to work, but neither Zo or Scott are convinced that the peace…

Patti McCracken Author of the Book" The Angel Makers" Arsenic , A Midwife, and Modern History's Most Astonishing Murder Ring joined HODGEPOD to talk about this unbelievable case of a murder ring of 160 people who were killed starting 1916. This could be considered True Crime even though these murders happened over a 100 years ago in a small village…

Author Scott Ryan joined HODGEPOD to talk about his new book "The Last Decade of Cinema" where he picked 25 movies of hundreds of movies he watched. Rob and Scott discussed: -How Scott conceived of the book and watching 160 movies with storylines, character development and how they were different from movies of the 1970's and 1980's. -Pulp Fiction …

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71. Walton was a 3 time National Player of the Year and won 2 NCAA Championships with UCLA. Walton was drafted as the Number 1 overall pick in 1974 by the Portland Trailblazers winning an NBA Championship in 1977. He played for the Boston Celtics for 2 seasons and you could say he was the key …

Zo & special guest Harvey Laguerre, from the podcasts: Love Is Black and Men Are The P.R.I.Z.E., catch the nightlife in NYC only to find out that The City That Never Sleeps can’t catch a wink because it’s absolutely infested with restless spirits, after all, if specters can’t rest then why should the city? Luckily, a ghost extermination firm just o…

Back Look Cinema: The Podcast provides relief from unfulfilled nostalgia and curiosity satisfaction. Available without a prescription wherever you get your podcasts. 9/10 doctors recommend Back Look Cinema: The Podcast. Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links: Website: www.backlookcine…

Zo & Special Guest Rob Mabry, writer and director of new indie horror/comedy - The Legend of El Chupacabra, reminisce about growing up and wondering what it was like to be with girls and being to afraid to talk with girls . . . but, what if you could just make a girl? What would that be like? What would it take? It would probably require some Weird…

Matt Miller of the podcast "You Still Doin' That" joined me as talked about The Duke Blue Devils and The University of Maryland Terrapins during the 1980's and 1990's. Matt is a Duke fan and Rob is Maryland graduate and they talk about: - The great Duke teams in the early 90's with Christian Laettner and Bobby Hurley - The intense rivalry of Duke a…

It's been a while since Zo put out a BONUS EPISODE, but Zach & Zo just watched The Fall Guy and Zo has some thoughts! Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links: Website: www.backlookcinema.com Email: fanmail@backlookcinema.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinema Twitter: htt…

Zo takes an impossible journey to a far off future to a distant planet where there’s sand everywhere. He doesn’t like sand. It’s course. It’s rough. It’s irritating, and it gets everywhere. What’s worse than sand? GIANT FRAKKING SANDWORMS!! The indigenous Fremen might've been helpful, but, at the time, they were prepping up for their Holy War. They…

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 …