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🎙️ Reel Beans – Episode 4: Nonna Knows Best

A nostalgic blend of tradition, coffee, food, and film.

In this cozy, heartfelt episode of Reel Beans, host Ben Schneider brews up a nostalgic blend of tradition, taste, and storytelling. From sipping his first cup of coffee with his grandmother to exploring the global warmth behind Enoteca Maria’s real-life kitchen of nonnas, Ben reflects on the rituals that connect us—coffee, food, and film. Centered around the 2025 movie Nonnas, starring Susan Sarandon, Brenda Vaccaro, Lorraine Bracco, and Talia Shire, this episode celebrates the overlooked power of older actresses and the healing energy of shared meals and memories. Featuring Intelligentsia’s House Blend and a rich history of third-wave coffee, this episode is both a tribute and a comfort.

⏱️ Runtime: 9:58

⏰ Timestamps

• 0:00 – Teaser

• 0:37 – Opening

• 1:11 – The Coffee (Intelligentsia House Blend)

• 5:48 – The Film (Nonnas, 2025)

• 8:25 – Personal Reflections

• 9:28 – Next Episode Teaser & Thank You Message

☕ Featured Coffee

Intelligentsia House Blend

• A balanced, smooth roast from one of the pioneers of the third-wave coffee movement

• Learn more / purchase: intelligentsia.com

• Bon Appétit: "How Intelligentsia Became a Coffee Pioneer"

• Sprudge: "A History of Direct Trade at Intelligentsia"

• ShipperHQ Blog: "Intelligentsia's Direct Trade Model"

• Instagram @intelligentsiacoffee

Recommended Drip Brewers:

• Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker (Budget-Friendly)

• Bonavita Connoisseur One-Touch (Mid-Range)

• Technivorm Moccamaster (High-End)

• Ben’s brewer: Aiden Precision Coffee Maker

🍝 Featured Restaurant

Enoteca Maria – Staten Island, NY

• A restaurant powered by nonnas from around the world

• Learn more: enotecamaria.com

• New York Times: "At This Staten Island Restaurant, Italian Grandmothers Do the Cooking"

• The Guardian: "Meet the Nonnas Who Run a New York Restaurant"

🎬 Featured Film

Nonnas (2025) – Directed by Stephen Chbosky

• Starring Susan Sarandon, Brenda Vaccaro, Lorraine Bracco, and Talia Shire

• IMDb: Nonnas (2025)

• Streaming availability: Coming Soon to major platforms (check JustWatch)

• Based on the real-life restaurant Enoteca Maria

🎵 Music Credits

• Opening Theme & Background Music:
  • “Coffee Jazz Podcast” – Music by Denis Pavlov via Pixabay

  • “Luna Park” – Music by Julius H. via Pixabay

  • “After Hours Seranade” – Music by NiKneT_Art via Pixabay

🎨 Images

Film stills © Netflix, used under Fair Use for commentary and educational purposes

Some images featured in this episode were created with the assistance of ChatGPT’s image generation tools.

🌐 Connect with Reel Beans

• Website: reelbeans.com

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• Follow on Instagram: @reelbeanspodcast

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🎞️ Disclaimer – Fair Use Notice

This podcast episode contains brief commentary and visual references to copyrighted film materials under the Fair Use provisions of U.S. Copyright Law (Section 107). These uses are for purposes of criticism, commentary, education, and review.

All rights to the original media belong to their respective copyright holders. No infringement or malicious intent is intended. Reel Beans is a fan-driven production that celebrates and educates around cinema and culture.