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The Biblio File hosted by Nigel BealeDavid McKnight on Collecting The BeatlesSome years ago I interviewed David McKnight about a collection of Canadian “little magazines” he’d hunted down and later donated to the University of Alberta’s Bruce Peel Library. It was very easy to get caught up in David’s enthusiasm, and I was really impressed by the catalogue he’d produced. Shortly after our conversation I learned that he didn’t just collect Canadian poetry, he was also a serious Beatles collector. We stayed in touch. I drove down to Philadelphia where David hosted me at his home for a weekend. We got a lot done. Took the tr...2025-03-281h 08
So Many Sequels: A Movie PodcastNetwork (1976) - Was It Satire, Or Prophecy? | Movie ReviewNearly 50 years later, Network still feels like it was made for today's media landscape. In this episode of So Many Sequels, we break down the chilling relevance of the 1976 Oscar-winning satire, from Howard Beale's mad prophet act to the rise of infotainment and emotion-driven news.We explore Howard Beale's unforgettable descent, Faye Dunaway's ice-cold performance as the power-hungry network exec, and the film's razor-sharp commentary on corporate control, sensationalized news, and the blurred lines between entertainment and journalism.Have you seen Network? What stuck with you? Drop your thoughts in the comments! SUBSCRIBE for more film deep-dives!...2025-03-2337 min
Face2Face with David PeckLeft Behind - The Fight for Literacy & JusticeIn this episode join David Peck, host of Face2Face, as he chats with filmmakers Anna Toomey and Sian Edwards Beale about their powerful documentary Left Behind, which sheds light on the struggles of children with dyslexia and the fight for literacy education reform. They explore the emotional impact of storytelling, the challenges of filmmaking, and why access to education is a civil rights issue. Join us for an insightful conversation on activism, community-driven filmmaking, and the transformative power of stories.Synopsis:Left Behind is a powerful documentary by filmmaker Anna Toomey that exposes the...2025-03-1944 min
Nigel Beale's Biblio File PodcastDavid McKnight on Collecting The BeatlesSome years ago I interviewed David McKnight about a collection of Canadian “little magazines” he’d hunted down and later donated to the University of Alberta’s Bruce Peel Library. It was very easy to get caught up in David’s enthusiasm, and I was really impressed by the catalogue he’d produced. Shortly after our conversation I learned that he didn’t just collect Canadian poetry, he was also a serious Beatles collector. We stayed in touch. I drove down to Philadelphia where David hosted me at his home for a weekend. We got a lot done. To...2025-02-231h 08
99 Dev Problems99 Dev Problems with David BealeIn this heartfelt episode of 99 Dev Problems, Tessa Kriesel sits down with David Beale, a self-taught technologist and Site Reliability Engineer at PayNearMe, to explore his incredible journey through adversity, creativity, and the tech industry.David shares his story of resilience, beginning with a challenging childhood and unconventional start to his career, building from skateboarding websites and MySpace themes to leading impactful technical initiatives at companies like Etsy and Glossier. He reflects on the lessons learned from roles in DevOps, sales engineering, and site reliability, emphasizing the importance of grit, adaptability, and the connections we form along...2025-01-1653 min
Piano, finallyEpisode 24 - Music is HopefulWelcome to another musical adventure! In this episode of the Piano, Finally podcast, our host, David Reidy, takes listeners on a journey through his experiences as a budding pianist while also sharing recent piano news, reflecting on music’s role in challenging times, and giving a unique piano bench review.David opens with updates on his piano practice, including correcting a chord mistake in Adele’s Someone Like You. He also discusses his excitement for an upcoming live recording of No Such Thing as a Fish, one of his favorite podcasts, showing that live experiences feed his musi...2024-11-0911 min