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The Freeman ReportCSAA 8th Grade Basketball PreviewMany all over the country who have played in this league in years past anticipate the annual preseason rankings for the Baton Rouge CSAA league. Doctors, lawyers and business men living in virtually every state from A-Z may remember playing for one of the teams. Altough the name of the league may have changed several times, the fierce competion remains. The preseason rankings were posted before the Dunham tournament, the first one of the year and boy did it change everything. No one expected the ending results of that tournament and now all are waiting league play to see ho...
2025-12-2125 minThe Freeman ReportDementia Research at the Mind CenterHaving done a podcast with someone that has Parkinison's, Frank O'Mara and someone who has Dementia, Austin Goings, never did I think the two might meet but in researching for this podcast I discovered there is something called Parkinson's Disease Dementia. There are numerous types of dementia and the most prominent is Alzheimer's. But how does a doctor discern which type a patient has? For that answer you have to listen. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Kevin Sullivan of the Mind Center located in Jackson, Mississippi to discuss exactly what dementia is and where are...
2025-12-131h 02The Freeman ReportCaregivers - The Mind CenterI never knew thought much about Caregivers until recently when I had a conversation with a family member taking care of her sister. Caregivers to me were in the medical field and were mostly associated with hospice, those that came in to help someone at the end of life. My view was totally wrong!The Mind Center located in Jackson, MS has a program called Caregiver University where they educate family members, friends, and in some cases, others to become caregivers. I learned that caregivers can give up a tremendous amount of personal life, get stressed, both per...
2025-12-0344 minThe Freeman ReportTrip with John & Foster to Virginia and Week 14 PreviewJohn, Foster and I just spent 3 great days in Virginia. Foster and I traveled aroudn the state visiting several Civil War battlefields while John worked and the three of also managed to go to VA Tech/MIami football game in Blacksburg. Was certainly different in Lane stadium than Tiger stadium. People were nice and love the intro with Enter Sandman. But LSU takes tailgating to a whole other level. Went to a tap room one night for dinner and have brunch Sunday morning at a place called Fork in the Alley in Roanoke.We are also near the e...
2025-11-2518 minThe Freeman ReportWeek 12 Preview, Calm Airports & Upcoming Trip with Son and Grandson to VirginiaI discuss the big college football games for week 12 and we are now in the period where many are right on the edge - lose and they are out of the playoffs. Win and they still have a chance to make the CFP. Additionally, I traveled to Michigan and Ohio this past week and all airports seemed calm and the TSA personnel were very professional without having received a paycheck in about a month. The shutdown was not over yet and most travelers where respectful. Except for usual ones that still feel like all of us around the...
2025-11-1520 minThe Freeman ReportLSU Chaos, Recent Elections & A Great Burger in Front Royal, VALast week LSU had an interim President, head football coach and athletic director. Today we now have a president and AD. I am not infatuated with the choice for president as some alums I have spoken to feel the same way. Many think he was railroaded in as the choice of the governor who also supposedly had a hand in the firing of Brian Kelly and Scott Woodward, the AD. My personal feeling is we have taken a few steps backwards with the recent hire. Was a chancellor also hired to appease the faculty and students? I believe that as well...
2025-11-0923 min
Infinite SportsDodgers vs. Blue Jays: Breaking Down This Unforgettable World Series Battle | Infinite SportsStep into the heart of the World Series with Infinite Sports, your ultimate destination for bold sports talk, expert insight, and unfiltered passion. Hosted by Kenneth, this episode dives deep into the Blue Jays’ 3-2 lead over the defending champion Dodgers — one win away from their first World Series title in 30 years. Relive every electric moment: Addison Barger’s grand slam in Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete-game gem, and Freddie Freeman’s 18th-inning walk-off masterpiece. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, Infinite Sports delivers in-depth analysis, storytelling, and perspective you won’t find anywhere else. Available now on YouTube...
2025-10-3020 minThe Freeman ReportWeek 8 Recap & Week 9 Preview with Guest Dave CoxDave Cox is in Baton Rouge to attend the LSU - Texas A&M game and came on the Freeman Report as a guest for the second time. We recap week 8 games and then preview some upcoming games this weekend of Week 9. Enjoy
2025-10-2521 minThe Freeman ReportColege Football Week 7 Recap and Week 8 PreviewWeek 7 saw a few upsets and surprises and Week 8 in college football has some games where the loser will probably fall out of CFP contention. Another coach got fired last week and I am not a fan of the buyout clause for coaches who get let go. James Franklin will get $49 million after being terminated by Penn St. To me you pay for success and sometimes when coaches do well and schools want to keep them after big season, they add to the buyout. I would rather they be paid for success but not be paid huge sum...
2025-10-1817 minThe Freeman ReportMayor Sid EdwardsI sit down with Mayor Sid Edwards of East Baton Rouge Parish to talk about his first nine months in office, the highs and lows and also his thougths on Governor Jeff Landry requesting National Guard troops for Shreveport, New Orleans and Baton Rouge. When Coach ran for office he was a political novice. He is that no more and sees a bright future for Baton Rouge.EnjoyKF
2025-10-1037 minThe Freeman ReportHome of The Happy Cajun Prairie with Jordan Lahaye FontenotJordan LaHaye Fontenot's Great Grandfather, Aubrey LaHaye, was kidnapped and murdered in January of 1983. He was a prominent banker and entrepeneur in the small south, central Louisiana town of Mamou. Her great grandmother, Emily, was with Aubrey that fateful morning and saw the abducter before being tied to their bed. Her later testimony would become crucial during the trial. The FBI was even called in to help investigate and ultimately law enforcement settled on one person, John Brady Balfa. John Brady was related to the cajun music group know as the Balfa Brothers. His father evened played with them for a...
2025-10-081h 41The Freeman ReportCollege Football Week 5 Recap & Week 6 ReviewIn this episode i recap big games from Week 5, some surprising and then review a few upcoming games for this week.Enjoy,KF
2025-10-0413 minThe Freeman ReportCollege Football Week 4 Recap and Week 5 Look ahead and Link to Foster's Gameday debut.Week 4 is now complete and I recap some of the bigger gamesa and then give a preview of some big games for week 5, including my LSU Tigers vs the Ole Miss Rebels.Below is link to the YouTube video of Grandson Foster and son John on a Andrew's College Gameday, Think Foster could vie for Lee Corso's old job.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO-4cXXym3A As always - Enjoy,KF
2025-09-2715 minThe Freeman ReportCollege Football Week 3 Recap and Week 4 GamesI look back at Week 3 games and also preview a few big games coming up this weekend.KF
2025-09-2017 minThe Freeman ReportCollege Football Week 2 Recap and Week 3 PreviewIn this episode I recap some of the blowouts and bigger games that were played in week 2 and also preview some of the big games coming up this weekend.Also mentioned my grandson Foster and son John will be on a local version of ESPN College Gameday that came about after we the podcast on the upcoming season. It will be live streamed and also available afterwards and will be filmed at our house. Should be interesting. Maybe I can have my dog, Finn make a guest appearance like Kirk's dogs.KFKF
2025-09-1317 minThe Freeman ReportThoughts on College Football Week #1 or is it Week 0?Week #1 of College Football is behind us and I give my perspecitve on winners and losers, as well as, my Top Ten. You may agree or disagree but let me know your thoughts.KF
2025-09-0423 minThe Freeman ReportGrandson Foster Makes His Top 10 College PicksIn this episode my Grandson Foster (9), my son John and i make our 2025 top 10 college picks and our reasons why. We also pick who will make the playoffs and also who will win the championship. Finally, we reveal who we believe will win the Heisman and lastly make predictions on 5 big games on opening weekend.Foster has been wanting to do this podcast for a while and his preparedness surprised me but when I told him to pick the Ga. Tech/Colorado game he threw out a neme without looking at anything. We will see how close we a...
2025-08-131h 07The Freeman ReportAirports, Emergency Rooms, Song & Book ReviewIn this episode I talk once again about being in airports where many people think they are the only ones there, but also carrying that over to emergency rooms.Also do a song review by David Gilmour and his daughter Romany and finally a book review by a first time writer that is very close to home.KF
2025-08-0927 minThe Freeman ReportMark Hall - President of Atlanta Communities Talking About Real EstateI sat down with Mark Hall, President of the Atlanta Communities Real Estate brokeage firm, to discuss the Real Estate market. We delved into buying, selling and why you need an agent. HIs insights are invaluable as we also discussed so much more than just real estate but also how you can make money in the real estate market. Although his passion for music does not exceed mine, he clearly could keep up with me in that realm. Also joining us was my brother Taylor and sister-in-law Debbie who happen to work Atlanta Communites. Debbie has her own real estat...
2025-06-291h 51The Freeman ReportAlzheimer's and Austin GoingsI sat down with Austin Goings last October when he said all he had at the time was Cognitive Memory Issues. My intent was to discuss how someone prepares for the advent of Alzheimer's both for themselves and their family. Waiting for a while before posting this podcast I am told Austin now has Alzheimer's. He has lived an extraordinary life as a business owner, husband and father. We also discuss another major medical occurence he had over twenty years and to hear him tell it, well you really need to listen.If you want to k...
2025-06-1153 minThe Freeman ReportPrelude to Alzheimer's and Austin GoingsI have waited almost eight months before uploading the podcast I did with Austin Goings regarding Alzheimer's. At the time he only had Cognitive Memory Issues but now has the dreaded disease. Many of us know someone that has some form of dementia but I did not realize it true impact until I spoke with a sibling of a beautiful lady who attend the function. I saw first hand how it affected her and although I was sad, she wanted to dance that night and as I cranked up the music for her, she seemed to be th...
2025-06-1109 minInfinite SportsYankees vs Dodgers World Series Rematch: Ohtani, Judge & Stars Collide | Infinite SportsInfinite Sports is your go-to destination for elite sports talk across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. In this episode, host Kenneth dives into the World Series rematch between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Dodgers coming off a championship victory, the tension is real. Kenneth breaks down this weekend’s pitching matchups, key performances to watch, and what this star-studded series means for both teams moving forward. From Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt to Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani, the spotlight is on baseball’s biggest names. Whether you’re a die-ha...
2025-05-3123 minThe Freeman ReportReal ID Part II & Some PoliticsI truly believed all hell would break loose in major United States airports on May 7th, the day everyone would need a Real ID, or passport, to get through security. LIttle did I know that the federal government would come out on May 6th and say that you could still get through security with a normal driver's license but it might take a little longer. What does that mean that it might take a little longer. How about the millions who, based on what we were told, did it the right way. I blame the Trump administration for this issu...
2025-05-2023 min
Unlock This Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook — Perfect On A Rainy Day.DMSO Recipes and DIY Blends by Dr. Rochelle X. Montebello, Dr. Dexter X FreemanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/22036to listen full audiobooks.
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2025-05-088h 02The Freeman ReportReal ID, Travel & Customer ServiceIn this episode I talk about having traveled quite a lot in the last several months and was anticipating the complete chaos that was to occur on May 7th with everyone needing a Real ID to get through security. I just read though where they will now allow persons without one to still get through security but it will take a little longer. In my opinion the Trump administration said it would enforce the requirement but now seems to have backed down somewhat. Still believe it will be a chaotic.Also, as a result of my travels I q...
2025-05-0735 minThe Freeman ReportThoughts on Trump Speech and the Aftermath and final Basketball commentsIn this episode I comment on President Trump's recent speech before Congress and some of the reactions. I also give some final thougths about the basketball season.KF
2025-03-0931 minThe Freeman ReportDavid Dellucci - St. George City At-Large CouncilHe was a major league baseball player for 13 years, president of his homeowners group, a coach, and a mentor. Now David Dellucci wants to run for one of two St. George City At-Large City Council positions. He is passionate about his reasons for running and believes he can make a difference in the new created city which is now the 5th largest in Louisiana. David was part of the original Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team when they were formed and four years later won a world series. He was leader on the field and in the clubhouse and believes he can...
2025-02-2245 minThe Freeman ReportCSAA Mid-Season Standings UpdateAs we begin the Elite 8 tournament tonight and continue through the weekend I wanted to give an update with my view of the standings versus BearTiger who posted his as well. Some will argue St. George should be #1 and Mercy #2 based on the finals of the Mercy tournament but I stand pat on my list.Will there be an upset or two in the Elite 8 tournamant? Tune in soon to find out the outcome.KF
2025-02-1920 minThe Freeman ReportLOVEtheLOU with Lucas RougglyIn 2011 Lucas Lucas Rouggly, a white man, did not just go find a building or even a store front to begin his mission, no he moved his entire family into the one most dangerous and dilapidated neighborhoods in St. Louis. He felt he could change the neighborhood one person at a time. It was tough but this was not a Serpico moment. Everyone wondered what he was really doing there. He feared for his family but felt this is where he needed to be at that time. They heard gunshots quite often and rarely went outside at night...
2024-12-241h 29The Freeman Report19th Annual CSAA 8th Grade Basketball Preseason RankingsFor the past19 years some guy name BearTiger, who remains anonymous, post rankings on Tiger Droppings. Sometimes he is dead on and other years he is woefully wrong. He has now postted his rankings for the 2024-2025 season with comments on each ranked team. Many people have speculated BearTiger is me and in fact while I was in the hospitality room at the Dunham tournament the head varsity coach asked me if I was BearTiger. I assured him I was not but wished I could write that well.I am sure BearTiger will give updates throughout the seas...
2024-12-1716 minThe Freeman ReportA New Mayor In TownThis past Saturday, December 7th, the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish elected Sid Edwards as the new Mayor. Sid beat out incumbent Sharon Weston Broome who has been Mayor for the past 8 years. Very few gave Sid a chance. He had very little money, was new to politics and the big donor Republicans for the most part were backing Ted James, a Democrat. Ted did not make the run-off and endorsed Mayor Broome. Apparently is endorsement had little impact. Sid received 5% of the the black vote in the primary and gained another 5% in the run-off. Some of Ted's support...
2024-12-0913 minThe Freeman ReportGet Out And Vote on 12/7On Saturday December 7th, the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish will vote for Mayor-President. The question is do we want the same we have had for the past eight years or try something and someone different. Keeping same might be where Baton Rouge listed as 182nd out of 182 safest cities and 125th of 150th most desirable ciites to live in. I think we need change and believe Coach Sid Edwards can bring about that change. I am asking as a citizen of EBR to give him a chance.There are also 4 state constitutional amendments that will be v...
2024-12-0125 minThe Freeman ReportSid Edwards - Candidate for MayorSid Edwards never intented to run for political office. People had asked him to run for Mayor of Central and Parish Council in East Baton Rouge, but as he said "I am a head coach, not an assistant coach."Given the current political climate he considered running for Mayor and finally qualified on the last day. Not many gave him a chance and, in fact, several prominent Republicans decided to support one of the two major Democrat candidates. Just before election night the polls had Coach Sid running third at 23% while the two Democrats were at 28% and 29%. Alth...
2024-11-211h 04The Freeman ReportJohn Howell, 9/11 and Guantanamo BayOn September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked. Terrorists flew planes into both World Trade Center towers in New York. George DiPasquale was a firefighter working at his precinct near the towers that morning. He and nine of his fellow crew members ran towards the towers and eventually entered the north tower. None of the ten, along with countless others made it home that day.John Howell is the brother of George DiPasquale and was working about 100 yards from the towers. He, like so many others, initially thought a small plane had flown into one of the towers and n...
2024-10-111h 05The Freeman ReportPrologue to Jonn Howell, 9/11 & Guantanamo BayJust prior to beginning my podcast with John Howell I was handed a document involving the United States vs five defendants being housed at Guantanamo Bay. Of the five is Khalied Sheik Mohammed and the others are his co-conspirators. I had every intention of reading what was on the page at the end of our podcast but there was an unexpected turn towards the of the podcast, fully justifiable, and I forgot to read the document. I decided instead it would make a perfect introduction to the podcast I did with John. KF
2024-10-1108 minThe Freeman ReportGetting Out of the Box with Dave CoxThere are few people I would say are a consumate salesman. Dave Cox is one of the few along with Gary Towler, Lloyd Baker and several others. He will make you laugh and smile even if you don't agree with him. He tends to text me all times of the day and night and I know I am not the only one. I have known Dave for years and have been wanting to do this podcast for quite some time. Ending up at his beautiful house in Charlotte, NC, he really did not have much choice. I promis...
2024-10-091h 07The Freeman ReportRiding Out Hurricane FrancineAs Hurricane Francine is about to hit the coast of Louisiana I try and give some perspective of being in the path of the storm. At one point Baton Rouge was directly in the path of the eye which can be the worst part of the storm. For some reason once Francine hit land it veered right and headed towards New Orleans. We still had heavy winds and non-stop rain for at least 8 hours. During the night I looked into my front yard and notice half of one of my large oak trees was down. As the sun came up I...
2024-09-1244 minThe Freeman ReportGreatest Rock Bands of the 80's & 90's.In this Episode of The Freeman Report, my son John and two of his friends, all turning 40, give their take on the Greatest Rock Bands of the 1980's and 1990's. Nephew David Dellucci was also supposed to participate but he had a sudden conflict so I did his list. Tyler Downing filled in for David on short notice and did a masterful job. Will Leblanc is probably more prepare than just about anyone but me. His and John's knowledge of these bands and their take is worth listening to.Although i knew most of the bands all chose, my k...
2024-08-261h 40The Freeman ReportParkinson's Disease & The Frank O'Mara StoryHe was a world class athlete and ran in three Olympics, won the NCAA in the 1500 meters for the University of Arkansas and two world indoor championships. After receiving a degree in Civil Engineering from UA he went to get his MBA and not satisfied with that, a law degree. He became the Chief Marketing Officer for Alltel Wireless headquartered in Little Rock, AR. After the sale of Alltel to Verizon he was then asked to become the CEO of Allied Wireless which was eventually sold to AT&T in 2013. Frank was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2010, yet...
2024-08-161h 44The Freeman ReportItaly in 12 Days, Medical Update and some RecommendationsIn this episode I recap our trip to Italy done over 12 days where we visited Venice, Florence, Sicily and Rome. I don't think you can pack much more into a trip than what we did and it was a wonderful time had by all 19 on the trip.I also give medical updates on my Liver disease, learning something on my last appointment that I did not know before about the late stages of liver disease as I thought my Dr. was checking me for early stages of Parkinson's.Finally, I make a few tv and b...
2024-07-281h 20The Freeman ReportFinding Hope Part IIThe response to my episode on Finding Hope was truly overwhelming. I did not expect nor anticipate so many reaching out. Having started a new trial drug today for my PBC, not sure if I have the placebo or the real drug, the trial will last about a year. My intent is to offer to be a participant in any new trial they start. Was a little concerned this morning because of new medicaton I am on for a newly discovered issue named Facet Synovitis. That was discovered last week after I had my first ever MRI. Being...
2024-06-2522 minThe Freeman ReportFinding HopeIn this episode I talk about my journey for the last nine years after learning I have an incurable liver disease. My intent is for others that may have been informed that they have a serious disease, whether it is cancer or some other debilatating illness. there can be hope. I discuss both my mental and physical path but want people to know there can be help out there. My intent was also to have another individual share their journey but they did not feel comfortable and I respect that. If I can help one person feel like there is h...
2024-06-1342 minThe Freeman ReportTrivia about some Rock & Roll Bands of the 60's and 70's.Last year while attending a conference in the D.C. area my friend Dave Cox told me he a trivia question for me and if I answered correctly I would win a prize. All he did was mentioned the name and I rattled off several facts and he simply said "Damn son, you win the prize." I also saw the Eagles in concert a few months ago in New Orleans and that too got me thinking about trivia of Rock & Roll bands and wanted to share some. Some you may already know and some you may realize you never kne...
2024-05-101h 00The Freeman ReportDr. Linda Roberts - Doctor of Holistic Chiropractic Medicine.When she was a teenager she was trying out for the Olympic swim team when something did not feel right in her shoulder. The team doctors wanted to do exploratory surgery but her Father stepped in and told them absolutely not. Linda Roberts did not make the Olympic team but a desire to understand her injury spurred her to go to medical school. After doing her undergraduate studies at Muskingum University in Ohio, she attended Duke Medical School and then became a Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon. Her intent to do surgery as a last resort caused some concern and Dr. Robe...
2024-02-291h 07The Freeman ReportDr. Vince Hafeli on Suicide in the Construction IndustrySometime in 2007, Dr. Vince Hafeli got into his truck after dinner at home and started driving. Was he on his way to the store, the office or perhaps even a sporting event? No he was headed to the place where he was going to take his own life. A phone call made him stop. Who made the call and how did impact his decision not to take his own life. You will need to listen to this episode to find out the answers.The rate of suicide in the construction industry is 4.3 times higher than the national aver...
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Home Services Growth Summit ShowImplementing a Business Platform to Scale and Thrive with Grant Freeman (Ep 8)There are so many technology platforms for businesses to consider, but what are they worth if they are not scalable and don't streamline better communications to your customers? New technologies come and go but the need for a better customer experience is constant and the right kind of platform can help you get there. Grant Freeman of Thryv joins Shark as they discuss leveraging technology platforms for home services and home improvement businesses. The Home Services Growth Summit happens in Atlanta on February 27-28, 2024. Join us and find out more and join us at https://hom...
2024-01-2920 minThe Freeman ReportProstate Cancer, The Blue Ribbon Soiree & Janey NascaIn 2006 her husband Dr. Joel Nasca, a plastic surgeon and next door neighbor and good friend Dr. Larry Ferachi, an orthopedic surgeon, were both diagnosed with prostate cancer. Janey Nasca was determined that both men would beat the cancer. Joel was 59 at the time and Larry was only 56 years old. Men their age did not get prostate cancer. Neither man beat it but their diagnosis's started her on a mission to help find a cure. Janey is also a surgical nurse and thus also involved in the medical field.Joel died in 2011 and Larry passed away 14 months later...
2023-12-1448 min
Nomads, Past and PresentEmpires of the Steppes: A History of the Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped CivilisationThe “barbarian” nomads of the Eurasian steppes have played a decisive role in world history, but their achievements have gone largely unnoticed. These nomadic tribes have produced some of the world’s greatest conquerors: Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane, among others. Their deeds still resonate today. Indeed, these nomads built long-lasting empires, facilitated the first global trade of the Silk Road and disseminated religions, technology, knowledge and goods of every description that enriched and changed the lives of so many across Europe, China and the Middle East. From a single region emerged a great many peoples—the Huns, th...
2023-12-0258 minThe Freeman ReportPlaces in Baton Rouge That No Longer ExistJust about every city or town across America at one time had iconic places where people would shop, eat or be entertained that no longer exist. Baton Rouge certainly has it's share and in this episode the gang is back to discuss and reminisce about some of those places. Even if you are not from my hometown may listening will stir memories of places where you grew up. Please email about places whether in Baton Rouge or the town you grew up in that no longer exist.Enjoy,KF
2023-11-2255 minThe Freeman ReportElection Day in Louisiana and Fighting City HallToday is Election Day in Louisiana and I give my thoughts and make a few predictions. Also comment a little bit on fighting City Hall.KF
2023-10-1437 minThe Freeman ReportA Conversation with Macie Morgan and Carson DeLarue on Politics and Upcoming ElectionsMacie and Carson reached out to me about giving them advice on how to start a podcast and I told them why don't we do one together. Macie is Communications Director and Carson is Director of Governmental Affairs for ABC for the State of Louisiana. In this episode they give a fresh perspective on politics and Carson and I discuss a few of the upcoming races.Enjoy - KF
2023-10-0648 minThe Freeman ReportInterview with Jody Plauce - Author of 'Why Gary Why'In 1984 Jeff Doucet kidnapped eleven year old Jody Plauche and took him to California. Jeff had essentially become a member of the Plauche family as Jody's karate instructor. Little did everyone know that Jeff had been sexually abusing Jody for over a year. Jeff was finally caught and upon returning to Baton Rouge Gary Plauche, Jody's father. was waiting at the airport. As the television camaras began to roll, Gary shot Jeff on live television. Surely he would be found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity. No chance but to find out the whole story I encourage you to lis...
2023-08-231h 27The Freeman ReportBrian Tuner - A MiracleBrian Turner was returning to Baton Rouge from Tampa Bay over the Thanksgiving Weekend when he stopped at the Buc-ees just inside the Alabama state line. It was raining and he got a little wet but thought nothing of it. Monday he went to work and thought he might have a cold or possibly the flu from being in the rain. When he went home that evening he called his sister and told her did not feel good. She immediately called 911 as Brian never complained. He vaguely remembered the ambulance and then went into a coma. Upon waking up six da...
2023-08-0744 minThe Freeman ReportSame Song - Different ArtistsIn this episode the musical gang gets back together and explores the same song performed by different artists. It is really interesting to hear how musicians have, in some cases, quite different takes and you may not even know it is the same song. Although there are many to choose from we narrowed it down to just a few with some history on some of them. You might even know of a few yourself.Enjoy,KF
2023-07-181h 33The Freeman ReportCrime & UnpunishmentIn this episode of the Freeman Report I sit down with two former Chiefs of Police to discuss the current state of Crime in Baton Rouge but their perspectives can really be related to just about any major city in the United States. Is there hope for our country? One thinks so and the other was a little more cautious.It should be noted that former Chief Pat Englade, who was a guest on my very first podcast on Defunding the Police, was the Police Chief in Baton Rouge when serial killer Derek Todd Lee causing stalking wo...
2023-06-062h 00The Freeman ReportDanielle Mixon - Occupational Therapist and the Musgatova MethodAt the age 2 Danielle Mixon’s son withdrew and went into his own world and would have severe tantrums. Danielle was an Occupational Therapist herself and began working with her son trying to reach him and bring him back but nothing seemed to work. A friend suggested she take her son to a therapist that was doing something different, and this therapist began working with the son but also gave Danielle techniques to work with him at home. After about month of this different therapy, one day as she was working with him he managed to look up at his m...
2023-05-1754 minThe Freeman ReportOpioids & Suicide In The Construction Industry In November of 2022 while attending a conference in the Washington D.C. area I heard a presentation on Opioids and Suicide in the construction industry. During the presentation Rick Rhinehart of CPWR informed the audience that the #1 industry in the United States for Suicide by opioids was the construction industry. Having been in the industry for over 40 years I was skeptical but intrigued and approached Rick about coming on The Freeman Report. He said he would but later felt someone else within his company was an expert. Ultimately Chris Rodman with CPWR could not be on the podcast but sugge...
2023-04-121h 23The Freeman ReportDr. Larry McCaskill - Veterinary AcupuncturistLittle did I know when I did the Acupuncture podcast with Stewart Sommers it would lead me to discover Dr. Larry McCaskill, a Veterinarian who practices acupuncture on animals. Once I started to look into Dr. McCaskill's background there was so much more to the man. He played football at LSU and then left his senior year to become a pilot and flew in Vietnam and later the Gulf War. Doesn't sound like much but they told him he was too big to be a pilot. He then became a veterinarian and flew mostly international flights several days a wee...
2023-03-0857 minThe Freeman ReportCoach Lee HedgesHe is the winningest Coach in the Shreveport/Bossier area of North Louisiana but he is so much more than a coach. He is now 93 years old and played football for LSU, The Louisiana State University in the late 1940's and early 1950's. After serving in the army during the Korean War, he returned to Shreveport and began coaching on the high school level. Today the stadium at Captain Shreve, his last stop as a coach, is named after him. Lee Hedges was also named at one point Teacher of the year. Having coached Terry Bradshaw in both high...
2023-02-1556 minThe Freeman ReportClaire Kantrow Episode #2We had so much fun on the first episode we decided to do another. In this episode Claire talks about pain and how the body deals with it. She also discusses the brain and how it plays a significant part in how it sends messages to the body to protect itself from danger, including pain. Claire is a Physical Therapist who treats patients from a holistic perspective and may be somewhat on the forefront of what may become trending medical techniques.KF
2023-02-091h 13The Freeman ReportPat DiCerboPat is what I would call a Renaissance Man. Not knowing what he wanted to major in at Union College in New York, a friend asked him if he would interested in a Cultural Anthropology for the summer but he would have to travel to Barbados. He thought it would be fun and agreed. The next summer he ended up in Mexico and finally the following summer made his way to Spain and had now found his major. He then added Spanish as a 2nd major. The lessons he learned first in Barbados, then Mexico and Spain, although he did n...
2023-01-301h 08The Freeman ReportClaire Kantrow - Holistic Physical TherapistShe claims she is a physical therapist with an identity crisis. Her background is in pain neuroscience, chronic disease, mental health, trauma, fascia and myofascial release, trigger points. Sounds like a mouthful but after you listen you will realize her approach to physical therapy is so much more. When most of us think of physical therapy we think of it as part of post surgery, pain management or rehabilitation of an injury. Claire treats the whole person and not just isolating on the location of the pain or injury. She used work in an orthopedic clinic and had very littl...
2022-12-131h 22The Freeman ReportIndustry MakesDid you know that 96% of all manufactured goods are directly touched by the chemical industry? The next time you sit in your car look around at all of the products and think how many are made as a result of the chemical industry. The industry contributes heavily through taxes to schools and municipalities and, in fact, in many cases in Louisiana a major chemical company is more that likely the largest tax contributor. Many of their employees also volunteer in the schools and community. In this episode I sit down with Desiree LeMoine, Campaign Manager for Industry Makes, to d...
2022-12-051h 08The Freeman ReportAcupunctureMost people think it might be painful but Acupuncture is far from it. In fact it helps alleviate pain, stress, digestive issues and so many more. If you have back pain or migraine headaches you may want to give acupuncture a try. There were times where I could barely walk but one of my sisters convinced me to go see Stewart Sommers, a Certified Acupuncture Practitioner and after just one session I could begin to feel a difference. He is also helping veterans relieve their stress. Here is a link to Stewart's clinic in Baton Rouge: www.acupun...
2022-10-131h 04The Freeman ReportJudge Marion EdwardsAt the age of 10 he had a brother, John, born prematurely and some thought John would never leave the hospital and make it home. Everyday after school Marion Edwards would go sit with John until one day he was well enough to go home. How did older brother Marion get him home? On a city bus and then he put John in his room to look after him. When he was 11 his sister Louise wanted a piano but the parents would hear none of it. Marion went to the piano store and offered $100 for a used piano even though...
2022-09-221h 02The Freeman ReportTop Ten One Hit WondersThe Gang is back and sit down to reveal what we consider to be the Top Ten One Hit Wonders.Wayne Barbin, Randy Amar and I discuss our top ten list, some background on the artists and how we arrived at the chosen songs and artists. I really thought we would all have a lot in common but that was not to be as Wayne once again stunned with his #10 choice. Once again what I thought would be a simple method of reaching my list proved more difficult with each song. There is no right or wrong list but...
2022-09-061h 09The Freeman ReportHoodlum Lawyer - A book by author Mark JonesYou have probably heard of Al Capone, Sam Giancana, Carlos Marcello or even Whitey Bulger but few, if any, have heard of Joseph Bulger. Some say he was one of the real leaders of the Chicago Outfit. As a teenager he worked on the docks in New Orleans and after his father died he moved the family to Chicago and changed his last name. He became a lawyer, mayor and so many other things. In 1966 he was flying his plane from Chicago to Miami, where his second family was living, when his plane mysteriously crashed. His Chicago famil...
2022-07-061h 20The Freeman ReportDecarbonization and The Value of Mechanical InsulationWhen most people think of insulation they think of the pink stuff in the attic and in the walls. Mechanical is on a whole other level and can truly help in the efforts towards decarbonization and reducing green house gases. As Ron King coined one time "We are the Forgotten Industry". Those of us in the industry need to change that and hopefully this podcast will move the needle. I sit down with Michele Jones, Executive Vice President/CEO of the National Insulation Association to discuss how Mechanical Insulation can greatly help in reducing carbon emissions; but Mec...
2022-07-061h 02The Freeman ReportDomestic ViolenceI sit down with Melanie Fields, Assistant District Attorney with the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's office and Suzanne Hamilton, Executive Director of the Capital Area Family Justice Center to talk about Domestic Violence. Some believe there should now be a social worker assisting law enforcement on Domestic Violence calls while others believe they should not be put in harm's way. Domestic Abuse is something we may read about but not understand what goes on behind closed doors and it occurs across all socioeconomic spectrums. Melanie Fields has started a new program called "Stop The Loss...
2022-05-231h 02The Freeman ReportA Conversation With Uncle Bubba Field - 92 years youngHe came to play football at LSU from Marshall, TX in the late 1940's and became the owner of his own car dealership. Managing to retire at the ripe old age of 49 he has now been retired longer that he worked and says he maybe should have worked a little longer. I had not seen him for at least 20 plus years but finally managed to visit him while he was in Baton Rouge. Uncle Bubba, my Dad's best friend for years beginning when they played together at LSU, turned 92 on Cinco de Mayo and I can only hope that if...
2022-05-1052 minThe Freeman ReportCoach Roynell Young & Pro-VisionAlthough he grew up in New Orleans and was named Defensive Player of year while attending Alcorn State, it was when he was playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and living in Philadelphia when the seed for his true purpose was planted. During his time in Philadelphia Coach Roynell would bring the homeless back to his high rise apartment and give them a hot meal and clean them up. Ultimately it was when he, his wife and son Roy Jr. moved to Houston where the seed began to grow. He saw the blight and despair in the community of Sunnyside and...
2022-02-282h 00The Freeman ReportTim Johnson - The TJC GroupTim Johnson is the Founder and President of The TJC Group a consulting firm headquartered in Baton Rouge. Tim was not necessarily looking to get into the political world but and offer to work in the Louisiana Senate while attending LSU changed all that. He now heads up a very successful consulting firm and has clients such as ExxonMobil, Shell, BASF and GBRIA - the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance. Tim's story and his views on politics today are worth listening to.The TJC Group is also embarking on a new program with Police Chiefs that Tim ho...
2022-02-181h 10The Freeman ReportSuperBowl ThoughtsSince there are a few ties to LSU and one that is actually personal I wanted to weigh in and make a prediction about the SuperBowl today. I watched as Joe Burrow led the LSU Tigers to the national championship. Also in that group was one of his favorite receivers, Ja'Marr Chase, now the NFL offensive rookie of the year and Thaddeus Moss. Tyler Shelvin, another Tiger is also with the Bengals.On the Rams side you Odell Beckam, Jr. and Andrew Whitworth. I actually employed Andrew Whitworth for several summers while he played at LSU...
2022-02-1317 minThe Freeman ReportHuman Trafficking Part 3In this episode we explore the path to healing. Father Jeff Bayhi of Baton Rouge and Father Chuck Swanson of Omaha, NE talk about how hopelessness can turn into hope and what they are doing at Metanoia Manor. As Father Jeff says, we need more boots on the ground regarding human trafficking.As you finish the series I ask that you consider making a donation to either Metanoia Manor at https://www.metanoia-inc.org/ or a home for human trafficked victims near you. The children need our help so much. They will be scarred for life but we can...
2021-11-2338 minThe Freeman ReportHuman Trafficking Part 2This Episode delves into the victims period of captivity and how their pimps or handlers control them.
2021-11-2228 minThe Freeman ReportHuman Trafficking Part 1This is the first of a three part series on Human Trafficking. It is an interview with Father Jeff Bayhi and Father Chuck Swanson who established and oversee Metanoia Manor , a home for female juvenile survivors. There are over 5000 animal rescue shelters across the United States. Care to guess how many beds there are for juvenile survivors of human trafficking? I think you will find the number astounding..Please enjoy and if you find it in your heart to contribute to either Metanoia Manor or any home for victims please do so. These are human beings that have...
2021-11-1832 minThe Freeman ReportPrologue to Human TraffickingOn October 13th I interviewed Father Jeff Bayhi and Father Chuck Swanson on the topic of Human Trafficking. Father Bayhi had even given a talk at the Vatican on this very subject. During the first part of this three part series Father Bayhi had a coughing spell, some of which occurred when Father Swanson was speaking. Because of the spell and not being able to edit out his coughing during Father Swanson's comments I felt the need to explain and ask you to bear with the Part One and then listen to Part Two and Part Three. Father Bayhi man...
2021-11-1813 minThe Freeman ReportGreatest Rock and Roll Bands of All Time Part 2This is the second part of The Greatest Rock and Roll bands of all time. Again I hope you enjoy and please send me your list if you have time to: thefreemanreport2@gmail.com or jkfreeman11@cox.net.Enjoy
2021-10-1647 minThe Freeman ReportGreatest Rock & Roll Bands of all time Part 1.This is Part 1 of the Greatest Rock and Roll Bands of All Time. Three guys came together to present their picks without knowing the others choices. Wayne Barbin is product of the 60's and also played in the band Raspberry Fogg. I grew up in the 70's and Randy Amar is from the 80's so our takes are a little different. We only managed to get through 10 - 6 in part one. I am sure everyone has their own list and I struggled with part of my list. I would love to hear what your list is if you wan...
2021-10-1645 minThe Freeman ReportThe Cuban and the DrifterOne tried fifteen times to escape Cuba with his wife and young son before they finally made it out on number 16. The other was trying to figure out where he was headed in life when a mentor came to his rescue and gave him direction.Both are now successful businessmen.
2021-08-2958 min
Intentional Talk Radio NetworkYour Life, Your Health with Dr. George Bell 8 17 2021 Interview with Art FreemanDr. George Bell interviews Art Freeman
2021-08-2359 minThe Freeman ReportFaith Baudoin & Kelly CarpenterFaith is about to graduate from the Welding Program at the ABC Pelican Chapter in Baton Rouge. She is also about to graduate high school. Know what a Hog Dog is? Find out in this episode of The Freeman Report as we also interview Kelly Carpenter, Director of Education at the ABC Pelican Chapter.
2021-05-0646 minThe Freeman ReportFate and InvolvementThis episode is titled Fate and I believe we all have had circumstances in our lives that may have seen benign at time but may look extraordinary. Where would we have ended up if this or that did not happen. This is part of my journey and what I believe was Fate. I do need to make one correction though - I say in the podcast my Mother passed away in December when in fact she passed away in November of 2020. And I do miss her dearly.Enjoy
2021-01-2553 minThe Freeman ReportHolistic Nutrition Part 2She traveled and lived in several different countries in both Asia and Europe. Now she lives in Bend, OR where she became a Certified Holistic Nutritionist because of illnesses not only with her children, but herself. With conventional medicine not seeming to work she started researching about the foods we eat and what she discovered impacted her life and now she is impacting others. She imparts not only wisdom about healthy eating but also lifestyle changes.This is Part 2 of my conversation with Krista Zweers on Holistic Nutrition. Also joining us is Camisha Hopkins who led me to K...
2020-10-0756 minThe Freeman ReportHolistic Nutrition - Part 1Two of her children were suffering from seizures and her youngest son had a life threatening tumor in his abdomen. She felt conventional medicine was not helping and so she started a new journey in her life towards holistic nutrition. Hear Krista Zweers' amazing story about how she finally started getting answers to improving and healing her children's health. Also joining in is Camisha Hopkins from the Seizures episode. This is Part One of Holistic Nutrition. To learn more about Krista and her mission visit her website:https://www.nourishrevivethrive.net/
2020-10-0557 min
Deep TroubleKenneth Freeman : God, Galileo and a Universe Gone DarkIn conversation with Professor Kenneth Freeman who is an Australian astronomer and astrophysicist. Prof. Freeman is currently Duffield Professor of Astronomy in the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at ANU. His research interests are in the formation and dynamics of galaxies and globular clusters, and he was one of the first researchers to point out that spiral galaxies contain a large fraction of dark matter. We discuss dark matter and his new book co-authored with David L. Block entitled God and Galileo: What a 400-Year-Old Letter Teaches Us about Faith and Science which is an exegesis on the dominance...
2020-10-0553 minThe Freeman ReportLaurie White AdamsShe once cancelled Free Speech Alley as LSU SGA president, perhaps for the first time ever. Now she is running for Metro Council in District 11 in East Baton Rouge Parish.I also have as a guest host, my daughter, Jamie Freeman. Regardless of whether or not you live in East Baton Rouge parish I think you will find her views quite interesting.
2020-09-211h 08The Freeman ReportMellanie Askew - CEO and EntrepreneurMellanie dropped out of high school in the 10th grade to work in the plants around Houston. She even became a pipe fitter but once pregnant she moved into the office where she began to learn computer skills.Today as the CEO of Coverflex Manufacturing, she is part of a growing trend in the increasing number of women owned businesses.
2020-09-011h 04The Freeman ReportDavid Dellucci Former Major League PlayerAt every turn he faced adversity but he believed in himself and overcame the obstacles and persevered. The average career of a Major League player is 5.6 years. David Dellucci lasted 13 years. Skip Bertman wanted him to walk on at LSU. Even though he led the SEC in hitting his senior year at Ole Miss he was not drafted until the 10th round. He had a fire within that could not be put out.
2020-08-221h 16The Freeman ReportChild SeizuresA conversation with Donnie and Camisha Hopkins about their daughter Macie and her seizures. How they found answers in an unlikely place.
2020-08-1955 min2020-08-1216 min2020-08-0626 minThe Freeman ReportWhy Men typically wait until it is too late to go to the DoctorA conversation with Dr. Curtis Chastain on why men usually wait until it is too late before they go see a doctor.
2020-07-2636 minThe Freeman ReportDefund The Police Everyone across the country has an opinion about whether to defund or reform the police and this episode is a conversation about where we are headed or where should we go. Pat Englade, former Baton Rouge Police Chief, and Michael Polito, CEO of MAPP, discuss.
2020-07-201h 03
HOW TO COOK with CHEF FREEMANChef Freeman thoughts on George Floyd. Be a agent of change ✊🏿Moment Of Silence for George Floyd
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2020-06-0307 min
Do More Good podcastEpisode 32: Chatting career crossroads with Joe Freeman"I speak in emoji sometimes."Following his hit blog post on his future in the sector we chat to wannabe-vet Joe Freeman about his roles to date and where he plans to go as he steps into the big office. We manage to keep a straight face as Kenneth details his childhood ambitions to become a doctor and lament the loss of the James' Jolly Newspaper from the presses. Joe describes the genesis of digital teams in charities and how we're monitoring the next generation of leaders coming to the fore. We hear what it takes...
2019-07-2346 min