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Beyond the Big Screen
Steve Guerra
Beyond the Big Screen is a podcast about the true story behind the movies you love. We will talk about history, philosophy, religion, art, sports, literature and much more. Movies and media only tell you a small part of the story. In this podcast we will look into a wide variety of topics on the big screen and beyond!
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WASPS and the American Aristocracy
October 14, 2021 - 48 min
Title: WASPS and the American AristocracyDescription: Today we are joined by author Michael Knox Beran to discuss the fascinating story of a group of people who are incredibly important to understand how the United States was formed and grew, the WASPs. White Anglo Saxon Protestants or WASPs for short established institutions and frameworks that helped America grow and thrive as a country in arts, government and education. Michael Knox Beran will lead us through the rise and fall of this interesting and obscure group of Americans.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Michael Knox Beran author of WASPS: The Splendors and Miseries of an American Aristocracyhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/WASPS/Michael-Knox-Beran/9781643137063Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Presidents, Patriots and Profits!
October 11, 2021 - 37 min
Title: Presidents, Patriots and Profits!Description: Today we are joined by author Susan Nagel to discuss her book Patriotism and Profit: Washington, Hamilton, Schuyler & the Rivalry for America's Capital City. We discuss the incredible story how Alexander Hamilton, Philip Schuyler, George Washington and maybe, maybe not Thomas Jefferson hammered out an agreement that helped the fundamental foundation of the United States.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Susan Nagel author of Patriotism and Profit: Washington, Hamilton, Schuyler & the Rivalry for America's Capital Cityhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Patriotism-and-Profit/Susan-Nagel/9781643137087Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid and Kris Kristopherson
October 7, 2021 - 51 min
Title: Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid and Kris KristophersonDescription: Today we are joined again by actor, scholar and Wild West fanatic Jacob Herr to discuss on of the most compelling movies about the legendary Wild West Gunslinger Billy the Kid. The 1973 film “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid” reimagined the story of Billy the Kid. There was almost as much drama behind the scenes of the movie as there was on the screen as director Sam Peckinpaw battled with the actors, producers and film executives in order to make the movie and tell the story of Billy the Kid the way he felt it needed to be told.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Jacob Herrhttps://www.jacobherr.com/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Billy the Kid: Disillusioned Teenager or a Man with a Plan
October 4, 2021 - 59 min
Title: Billy the Kid: Disillusioned Teenager or a Man with a PlanDescription: Join us today while we speak with actor, scholar and Wild West aficionado, Jacob Herr about the legendary gunslinger Billy the Kid. We will discuss Billy the Kids’ background, the historical context in which he lived and the importance of not only the history of Billy the Kid, but the legend as well.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Jacob Herrhttps://www.jacobherr.com/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
An Elephant in the Plaza – Bernini and the Popes with Loyd Grossman
September 30, 2021 - 52 min
Title: The Artist and the Eternal City – Bernini, Pope Alexander the VII and the Making of Rome with Loyd GrossmanDescription: We are joined by Loyd Grossman, author of The Artist and the Eternal City – Bernini, Pope Alexander the VII and the Making of Rome to discuss the incredible story of how the Pope and the artist Bernini worked together recreate the city of Rome and ultimately give us the Rome and the Church we see today. Loyd Grossman, CBE is a scholar, journalist, presenter and musician. He will take us behind the ropes to better understand an incredible time period in the history of the Popes of Rome and Christian Church.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Loyd Grossman author of https://www.loyd-grossman.com/The Pope and the Making of the Eternal CityMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Eartha Kitt – Entertainer, Mother and American History with Kitt Shapiro
September 27, 2021 - 46 min
Title: Eartha Kitt – Entertainer, Mother and American History with Kitt ShapiroDescription: Today we are joined by Kitt Shapiro, daughter of legendary actor, singer and entertainer Eartha Kitt to discuss not only the impact of her mother’s career, but also Kitt’s relationship with her mother. We discuss what it was like for Kitt to grow up with a mother who had so much impact on not only the entertainment industry, but also on American history. Kitt Shapiro is author of the book “Eartha and Kitt: A Daughter’s Love Story in Black and White.”You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Kitt Shapiro, author of “Eartha and Kitt: A Daughter’s Love Story in Black and White”https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Eartha-Kitt/Kitt-Shapiro/9781643137544Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Mad Max: Feminist Icon?
September 23, 2021 - 44 min
Title: Mad Max: Feminist Icon?Description: This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation with Erik of the Reconsider podcast. We continue to delve into the issues behind the 2015 movie Mad Max Fury Road. Erik and I will explore many of the really big themes that are brought up in this latest installment of the Mad Max post-apocalyptic movie series. Some of these include the feminist undertones of the movie.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Erik Fogg of the Reconsider Podcastwww.reconsidermedia.orgMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
