Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960) gets the Reel Beans treatment: a tight synopsis, why the shower scene hits differently for modern (desensitized) audiences, and a look at Hitchcock’s storytelling craft and the Marion→Norman shift. Plus, a cozy Coffee Break on Nespresso—how in-room espresso became a symbol of modern hotel comfort—and closing thoughts with first-time reactions from Casey, alongside Allen’s insights. Sip. Watch. Repeat.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-beans/id1809155140
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Where to Stream Psycho (1960)
Peacock: https://www.amazon.com/primevideo (search “Psycho 1960”)
JustWatch (check your region): https://www.nespresso.com/
Nespresso Machines (US): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_(1960_film)
Sources & Reading — Nespresso + Hotels
Nespresso Pro (Hotels overview): https://www.nespresso.com/pro/us/en/hotel-coffee-machines
Tasting Table — Hotels with Nespresso in room: https://www.tastingtable.com/1954405/hotels-with-nespresso-machine-in-room/
Quartz — “Nespresso is ruining hotel coffee” (critical take): https://qz.com/quartzy/1170284/nespresso-is-ruining-hotel-coffee
Nespresso Pro — Sofitel partnership (case-style page): https://www.nespresso.com/pro/ca/en/sofitel-nespresso-partnership
Nespresso Story (brand timeline): https://nestle-nespresso.com/about_us/story
Sustainability Magazine — Hospitality priorities (Nespresso survey): https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/nespresso-survey-sustainability-high-on-hospitality-agenda
Stelliers — On hotel sustainability with Nespresso: https://stelliers.com/news/boost-your-hotels-sustainability-with-nespresso
Episode Credits
Host: Ben Schneider
Guests: Casey Haltom, Allen Stafford
Film: Psycho (1960), dir. Alfred Hitchcock
Coffee Pairing: Nespresso
