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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 Los Angeles.
  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
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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
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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.
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 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:
Poison
Aerosmith
Van Halen
Guns and Roses
And so many more
Linda's book can be purhcased on Amazon.Com and Walmart.Com
Recorded April 18, 2024
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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
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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
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