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Let's Circle Back with BecsThere's Gold Under the StaircaseNo, I actually found gold under the staircase. It’s one of my favourite stories, and maybe it is also an analogy for one of my Roman Empires as well? Either way, listen in, and please please keep me posted on the gold you find under your staircases too (literally and metaphorically, of course). And I know I sound like a broken record, but I truly can’t express how grateful I am to each of you who listens to this podcast, shares in the excitement, passes it along to friends, and continuously cheers me on a...2025-07-3018 minLet's Circle Back with Becs30 Lessons (Just) Before 30. Pt. 2We’re back with round two! This time, Noah, Michelle, and Kenedie are joining me in the studio as we share more life lessons we’ve accumulated over the past decade.We also landed on a new title for me / the podcast. I’m self-aware enough to admit that my latest hobbies are insufferable… and honestly, I kinda like the sound of “a podcast from the eloquently insufferable.”K but all jokes aside, I’ve loved these two episodes and hope you did too. And if you’ve got some life lessons to share...2025-07-2341 minLet's Circle Back with Becs30 Lessons (Just) Before 30 Pt.1So… I’m a pretty reflective person, and as I’ve been approaching 30, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’ve learned over the years. I also got curious about what my friends have been thinking about too. So wait… maybe this episode is actually just for me? Also, I’ll never get over how cool my friends are. Allyson, Kenedie, and JM joined me in the studio, and hearing the life lessons they’ve picked up along the way makes me so proud of them, not to mention seeing how they’re living their li...2025-07-1641 minLet's Circle Back with BecsInspiration Strikes Again. The Grape Edition.My dad is back in the studio!! And we’re talking all about a project we started earlier this spring with our vineyard.In 2024, we experienced a devastating cold snap that wiped out 97% of grape production and killed thousands of vines across the Okanagan Valley. Like most vineyards, we started asking the question: what’s next? Well, to no one’s surprise, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work on a plan B, which led us to propagate our own vines in our greenhouse.This was always part of the long-t...2025-07-0925 minLet's Circle Back with BecsIcked OutLet’s be honest, we all get the ick sometimes. And if you’re anything like me, I probably give myself the ick more than anyone else. Megs is back in the studio and we’re sharing our list of icks! Maybe you’ll relate, or maybe you’ll pick up a few new ones to add to your list. Either way, we hope you laugh along with us as we go through them. Also, a huge shoutout to all of you for coming along on this podcast journey. Thanks for helping us get to episode...2025-07-0238 minLet's Circle Back with Becs“Follow your Passion”… or Maybe Don’t?Ever found yourself wondering: What should I do with my life? Am I actually bringing value at work? Should I chase something that aligns with my passions? And as we’ve all heard the saying, “Follow your passion and you’ll never work a day in your life,” but is that really the best advice? In this episode, I’m chatting with Graeme about why chasing passion might not be the most reliable career strategy. Instead, he shares the idea of leaning into purpose and focusing on creating value, knowing that passion often follows rather tha...2025-06-2536 minLet's Circle Back with BecsBetween the Dreaming and the Coming TrueI’ll be honest, I’m finding myself in a season of waiting right now, and it’s tough. Most days, I’m hopeful, trying to stay positive even when I have no idea how things are going to play out. Some days feel easier than others, but some days just feel really heavy. It’s that strange in-between space between the dreaming and the coming true. And if I were to take a wild guess, I bet you’ve probably been there too. So we’re talking about it! A couple of ye...2025-06-1845 minLet's Circle Back with BecsThe Pressure to Be…Ever feel the pressure to be something, have something, do something, achieve something, or maybe all of the above? Same. I often find myself sitting in that feeling, trying to reconcile where I am with where I thought I’d be.So, we’re talking all about it! I’m chatting with Cindy, and I’m so thankful for her wisdom as I navigate the pressure I sometimes feel.I hope that as you listen, you’ll resonate with the feelings we unpack and be reminded that the self-induced pressure w...2025-06-1140 minLet's Circle Back with BecsFrom Bolivia to India: The Gift of PerspectiveIn this episode, Jay and Noah share their stories from missions trips to Bolivia and India—not just what they saw but how those experiences changed the way they see the world and their communities. From new cultures to deeper faith, they open up about the moments that shifted their perspectives, challenged their comfort zones, and left them walking away different than when they arrived, and how those shifts are shaping the way they live today. I’m so inspired by these two guests and the way they courageously serve and intentionally connect with others in such impactful moments. 2025-05-2845 minLet's Circle Back with BecsCelebrity Sightings, Subway Rats, and Skyscrapers - It’s an NYC Trip Recap!We crossed off a lot on the NYC checklist, and naturally we had to share it on the podcast! Daniel, Tash and I are recapping the highlights, everything from spotting a record number of celebrities to a classic subway rat sighting (because what’s a trip to NYC without one?), plus so many other unforgettable moments. We’re also sharing one of our favourite hidden gems: attending live studio audience tapings for TV shows! We’re absolute suckers for behind-the-scenes movie magic, so naturally we ate it up. If you’re anything like us, you’ll l...2025-05-2136 minLet's Circle Back with BecsLessons from Our MotherIt’s a full house on the podcast today, and we’re diving into stories about one of our all-time favourite people—Nans! In honour of Mother’s Day, my mom, aunt, cousin, sister, and I are gathering around the mic to share the lessons we've learned from our grandma and reflect on the impact she’s had on each of us. We’re also taking a moment to celebrate the incredible mothers in our lives—the women who continue to show up, love hard, and lead with strength and grace. Oh—and Ria brings up a conversatio...2025-05-1433 minLet's Circle Back with BecsFrom Idea to ImpactEver had one of those moments where you just knew you had to do something—where what you experienced moved you so deeply, you had to provide opportunities for others to feel it too? That’s the kind of moment Andie had, and it's what sparked the beginning of the Running on Faith Project. I’m so honoured that Andie joined me on the podcast to share the heart and story behind this powerful organization she founded. Over the past few years, I’ve had the absolute privilege of cheering her on from the sideline...2025-05-0742 minLet's Circle Back with BecsWhat Should I be When I Grow Up?Rumour has it (okay, I started the rumour — so sue me) that we’re all still asking this question, whether we admit it or not. Thankfully, I had a conversation with Jeff! He’s seen me grow up, and at the same time, I got to see him make some really big career shifts (actually... wait... no seven-year-old cares what job an adult has), but at least now I’m inspired by his career path! Jeff is sharing some insight about his journey, which has taken him through literally all kinds of industries and roles. He also drops a...2025-04-3040 minLet's Circle Back with BecsA Set of Twins, a Triplet, and a Quadruplet Walk into a Bar…It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but really, it’s just my friend group! It turns out that multiples really do find each other and stick together. Only 3% of people globally are multiples, and we’re sharing the inside scoop on what it’s really like (spoiler alert: it’s the best). We’re talking about how growing up as multiples has shaped us—how it’s impacted our identity, our level of competition, and how our dynamics have shifted as we’ve gotten older.And if you’re a singleton, this is our formal apol...2025-04-2340 minLet's Circle Back with BecsThe Millennial Midlife Crisis Pt. 2We’ve got more commiserating to do. Syd is back in the studio with me, and don’t mind us as we both take turns getting on our soapboxes. This time, we’re talking about how the millennial midlife crisis impacts relationships, dating, experiences, travel, and hobbies. Not to completely throw both of us under the bus, but we have LIVED this one… if you know what I mean. Together, we’re trying to navigate the ups and downs. Or maybe this episode is actually just our app recommendations? Honestly, who knows… but if you want to...2025-04-1632 minLet's Circle Back with BecsThe Millennial Midlife Crisis Pt. 1I’m caveating this episode before it even begins. If you’re a millennial, you get me — and if you’re not, at least hear us out. I’m sitting down with Sydney, and we’re commiserating over the quarter-life crisis we’re living through these days. From the aftermath of the pandemic, financial instability, and the impact on the real estate market, to navigating careers and work-life balance, it's feeling bleak at best. I’ll be honest, unlike our other episodes, we don’t have answers, insights, or practical solutions for you — but hopefully this feels at least a little mo...2025-04-0929 min
Personality CouchEp 25: The Malignant Narcissist's Mind | Stairway to EvilIn this episode of The Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) delve into the complex and dark characteristics of malignant narcissism, exploring its origins, characteristics, and using examples from popular culture, particularly the film 'American Psycho'. Citing Eric Fromm’s original work on defining evil, we discuss his triad of: necrophilious orientation, incestuous symbiosis, and malignant narcissism. Using connections to historical figures and Alfred Hitchcock's ‘Psycho,’ we briefly explore what this triad looks like. After drawing on research across the decades to define characteristics of malignant narcissism, we further discuss the spectrum of antiso...2025-04-0829 min
Cineclub CL🎞️ Cineclub clásicos presenta: Rebecca (1940) de Alfred Hitchcock - La primera americana del gordoNada es lo que parece en Manderley. Una joven sin pasado, una mansión envuelta en sombras y el recuerdo imborrable de una mujer que nunca aparece... pero cuya presencia lo domina todo. Rebecca (1940), el clásico de Alfred Hitchcock, nos sumerge en una atmósfera de secretos, obsesión y fantasmas invisibles. ¿Quién era realmente Rebecca? ¿Cómo puede una mujer muerta seguir ejerciendo tanto poder sobre los vivos? ¿Y por qué nadie se atreve a olvidarla? ¿ah? ¿ah?Pero hay otro misterio fuera de la pantalla.¿Hasta qué punto esta fue una película de Alfred Hitch...2025-04-0456 min
Rebecca's Reading Room“Crossing the Bar” by Alfred, Lord TennysonS5 E4 ”Crossing the Bar” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson “Crossing the Bar” is a reflective poem written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. It was first published in 1889, just a few years before the poet’s death. The theme of mortality and the journey from life to death are embedded in these poetic words. “Crossing the Bar” is an extended metaphor to liken death to traversing the “sandbar” that separates the river of life, characterized by its flowing “flood,” from the vast ocean beyond death, referred to as the “boundless deep,” to which we ultimately return.2025-04-0403 minLet's Circle Back with BecsGen Alpha Intimidates Me…Please tell me I’m not alone. Maybe it’s because I’m 5’3” on a good day, or maybe I just don’t speak their language. Either way, I’ll admit they kind of scare me. Thankfully, I’m sitting down with the one and only Lord JM to chat all about what life is like for our friends born after 2010 and how each of us, whether we like it or not, are youth workers.JM (or “future Bob Goff,” as I like to refer to him) also shares a great acronym from Michelle Icard that we can us...2025-04-0235 minLet's Circle Back with BecsThe Hyperfixation LoreI just remembered I have a new channel to shamelessly abuse for personal gain. Listen in as I share the hyperfixation lore, the story behind the random (and slightly irrelevant) question that kicks off each episode, and of course selfishly continue my search for new ways to track down my snack hyperfixation.Mint Chocolate Chip Trail Mix by Favorite Day at Target is my entire personality. Buyer beware before diving into this chaotic inaugural solo episode. (Don’t worry, I’m bringing back a guest for the next episode.)And...2025-03-2613 minLet's Circle Back with BecsThe Secret to Building Habits That Actually StickOkay, can we be so real for a second? Creating healthy habits is hard. Bad habits? Those are way too easy to pick up!!Listen in as I chat with Steve (and get inspired) about how he's building healthy habits for himself and helping his kids do the same!If you’ve read Atomic Habits by James Clear, you’ll recognize the four laws we’re unpacking: Make it Obvious, Make it Attractive, Make it Easy, and Make it Satisfying. But the real secret? Habits stick when they’re tied to...2025-03-1941 minLet's Circle Back with BecsThe Epitome of GirlhoodIn honour of International Women’s Day, this episode is all about girlhood. Today, we’re celebrating the best parts of being a girl, from our favourite beauty products, movies, and songs to those iconic girly moments. But ultimately, the heart of girlhood isn’t just about the big moments, it’s about the in-between ones and the girls we get to do life with, the ones who see us through the highs and lows and celebrate with us through it all.I’m beyond grateful for these two girls on the episode, Megan and Kaitly...2025-03-1239 minLet's Circle Back with BecsWhen Inspiration StrikesThey say inspiration can strike anywhere, and my next guest is here to prove that’s true. It’s the one and only – Jags Alfred, my dad! If you know him, you know he’s a storyteller at heart, so I convinced him (it didn't take much) to come share some of the stories about the inspiration behind his ventures. From crying kids to theft to ancient farming practices, one of the things I admire most about him is his ability to ideate, innovate, and execute. Usually, it’s easy to do one of those three, but after this episode, h...2025-03-0533 minLet's Circle Back with BecsAll About our Girl NancyShe’s beauty, she’s grace, she’s… Nancy Meyers. Ria’s back in the studio, and we’re chatting about our absolute fave—Nancy Meyers! Her movies feel like a hug, her aesthetics are flawless, and her storylines are, well, perfectly perfect. We’re breaking down why the Nancy Meyers aesthetic is taking over and how you can bring it into your own life.And!! Ria is sharing her Nancy Meyers Aesthetic playlist with all you Spotify users! Save this for the next time you’re hosting friends for a glass of wine (think Jane in It’s...2025-02-2633 min
Talking HitchcockStaging THE BIRDS with Christopher Diehl & Season 2 Mailbag!You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast Rebecca McCallum with special guest –actor, director and Hitchcock enthusiast-Christopher Diehl who last year put on awonderful Hitchcock Theatre Festival. In this interview, we focus on staging The Birds as amongst other things we cover what attracted Hitchcock to du Maurier’s work, the challenges of adapting The Birds, costume, sound, score and the importance and the power of theatre. After our conversation, I’ll be...2025-02-211h 36Let's Circle Back with BecsThe 101 on What I Should Invest in NextWe’re circling back on all things personal finance today with Noah! Most people know Noah for his YouTube fame or videography work—but I’m starting a rumour that he’s wise about all things investing too. While he may not be a financial advisor, he’s sharing some ideas on how you can approach your savings so they can start growing and working for you. We’re chatting about time horizons, risk tolerance, savings accounts, the S&P 500 (USD), the TSX Index (CAD), the stock market, ideas for approach...2025-02-1935 minLet's Circle Back with BecsIt’s Time to Elevate the ProfileWelcome to the very first episode of Let’s Circle Back with Becs! And we’ve got a special guest! If you know me, you know I’m Ria’s #1 fan, and together we’re diving into our absolute favourite topic—Elevate the Profile. In this episode, we’re breaking down what Elevate the Profile is, how we’re elevating these days, the impact it’s had on our lives, and some of the next ideas we're trying. And hey—if you're already elevating the profile, drop us a comment! We’d love to hear what you’re up t...2025-02-1225 minLet's Circle Back with BecsWelcome to Let's Circle Back with BecsHey, I’m Becs — welcome to Let’s Circle Back with Becs, the podcast for your drive home. 🚗Tune in for conversations that’ll keep you smiling, spark a new thought, or drop an idea worth stealing.New episodes drop on Wednesdays, so hit that follow button and let us ride shotgun on your next commute. Buckle up — it’s time to Circle Back with Becs.Want to take things offline? Catch us on socials.Insta: @letscirclebackwithbecs.pod 🤍TikTok: @letscirclebackwithbecs 🤍2025-02-0701 min
ReframeablesReframing Resilience with Dr. Poppy GibsonWe continue reframing resilience with Dr. Poppy Gibson, a lecturer in education whose key interests involve children’s psychological development and mental health, and wellbeing in education. Nat had actually previously met Poppy when writing for a journal that she edits, and after doing some digging found out some really significant similarities! We talk about how both Nat and Poppy almost died, and Poppy’s children’s book about how to talk about death with kids. All kinds of trauma are navigated here, but somehow we ended up laughing a lot — and briefly crying!Links:When They Die...2025-02-0541 minTalking HitchcockMERRY HITCHMAS! A Tour of 2024 & Plans for 2025!You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast, Rebecca McCallum as she shares her reflections on what 2024 has been like for Talking Hitchcock and plans for 2025!
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Rebecca McCallum...2024-12-2019 minTalking HitchcockStaging Patrick Hamilton's ROPE / playing the role of Brandon plus First Responses to Hitchcock's ROPE with actor Jack Hammett
You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Joining me this month is special guest actor Jack Hammett who starred in the role of Brandon in Theatre
Clwyds adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s ROPE which I saw earlier this year.
As listeners may know by now, ROPE is a firm Hitchcock favourite of mine and therefore I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Jack!
In the first part of the podcast, we get underneath the ch...2024-11-291h 39
Adapte-Moi Si Tu PeuxRebecca« J'ai rêvé la nuit dernière que je retournais à Manderley... »Victoire, Pascale, Jeanne et Marianne comparent le roman de Daphné du Maurier, Rebecca, à son adaptation en film réalisée par Alfred Hitchcock avec Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine et Judith Anderson. Une jeune femme rencontre Maxim de Winter, un riche veuf en vacances à Monte-Carlo : après une cour expéditive, il l'épouse et l'emmène dans son manoir de Manderley en Cornouailles. Mais là-bas, l'ombre de Rebecca, la première Madame de Winter, continuer de hanter les lieux...2024-10-291h 51Talking HitchcockTHE LODGER (1927) with Adam Robinson
WET OFF THE PRESS!!!
You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock
screening room!
Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast, Rebecca McCallum with special guest , award-winning writer, performer, theatre-maker and workshop leader Adam Robinson for this deep dive episode into what is
often referred to as the first true Hitchcock film.
We carry out our own wet off the press investigations, discussing the film in detail as well as exploring new readings of the McGuffin, Gothicism, bringing danger into the domestic and the beauty o...2024-10-253h 04
Lunatics Radio HourEpisode 144 - The Life and Films of Alfred HitchcockText Abby and AlanAbby and Alan sit down to discuss the life and works of Alfred Hitchcock. Unfortunately, we do have to warn that this episode contains some discussion of sexual assault.Correction: Rebecca did win Best Picture at the Oscars in 1940. The only time one of Hitchcock's films won Best Picture.Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl, updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster...2024-10-081h 17Talking HitchcockSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! -TRIPLE HITCH! 3 Exciting Events with Mockingbird Cinema!TRIPLE HITCH!!!
You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock
screening room.
Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast, Rebecca McCallum as she makes a special announcement!
Talking Hitchcock is back on tour with three very exciting
events taking place at Mockingbird Cinema Birmingham in the next few months!
THE BIRDS
Intro Talk+ Film + Q and A
Sat 19th October, 5:30pm at Mockingbird Cinema
Birmingham
Tickets-Mockingbird Cinema | Talking Hitchcock
Podcast Presents - The Birds
HITCHCOCK PRESENTS2024-10-0513 minTalking HitchcockNOTORIOUS (1946) with Alison TaylorLove and duty, consent and control, Miami and Rio!
Make sure you step carefully, quietly and unseen into the wine cellar for this feature length episode of Talking Hitchcock where amongst other things, my special guest and I discuss modes of identification, daddy issues and that kiss! Keep tight hold of that key as you are invited to join us for a deep dive of what might be best described as 'a film of faces.'
Sit as a silhouette figure in the shadows but be careful with that...2024-08-204h 52
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondThis Week in Royal History: August 4-10Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we delve into the captivating stories of royals from around the world and across the centuries.
This week we cover:
Margaret of Saxony
William Aetheling
Richard of Conisburgh
Victoria, Princess Royal
Diego Velazquez
Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Alexander Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany
Princess Amelia of the United Kingdom
Marriage of Margaret Tudor and James IV
Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia
Anne Plantagenet
Francis III, Duke of Brittany
Looking for a commercial-free experience?
Check out my new website: https://tudorsdynasty.com
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Tudors Dynasty & BeyondThis Week in Royal History: July 28-August 3Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we take a look at the captivating stories of royals from around the world, across various centuries and explore the impact they had on history and society.
This week we cover:
Leopold VI
Henry VIII's 5th Wedding
Queen Anne of Great Britain
Ingeborg of Denmark
Mary, Queen of Scots 2nd Wedding
Maria Theresa, Queen of France
Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Augusta Frederica of Great Britain
Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York
Assassination of Henry III of France
Philippe Charles, Duke of Orleans
James II of...2024-07-2824 minTalking HitchcockInterview with Neil Alcock-Author of HITCHOLOGYYou are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast, Rebecca McCallum with special guest author and free-lance writer Neil Alcock to discuss his new book Hitchology- A Film-by-Film Guide to the Styles and Themes of Alfred Hitchcock-a book which considers how Hitchcock uses narrative tropes and formal flourishes to create some of cinema’s most unforgettable experiences across Hitchcock’s filmography.
In this episode we discuss Neil’s book at length as well as his fascinating process for selecting a wonderful list of
the Essential 10. We also take t...2024-06-281h 56
Download New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Erotica[German] - Die Sex-Engel 1: Erotischer Roman by Valerie NilonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/468973 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Die Sex-Engel 1: Erotischer Roman Author: Valerie Nilon Narrator: Laura Aureem Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 8 minutes Release date: April 15, 2024 Genres: Erotica Publisher's Summary: Rebecca, die jüngste Tochter einer wohltätigen Milliardärs-Familie, sehnt sich nach der Erfüllung ihrer sexuellen devoten Träume. Doch solange sie jeder auf der Straße erkennt, ist anonymer Sex mit fremden Männern undenkbar. Mit ihrem anvertrauten Dienstmädchen Maria sucht sie nach einer Lösung und kommt auf eine außergewöhnliche Idee. Sie möchte als Sex-Engel minderbemitt...2024-04-1503 min
Film SchoolRebecca (Alfred Hitchcock Deep Dive #24)Do you think the dead come back and watch the living? Mr. Hitchcock is in Hollywood! Alfred makes his first film in the States, and holy crap does he have some fun with his budget. Everything tinsel town had to offer in 1940 is on display: star power, massive sets, camera tricks, sweeping score, and even FIRE. It's a moody, gothic horror story to boot. Does it all come together? We discuss!2024-04-0859 minTalking HitchcockInterview with Tony Lee Moral-Author of ALFRED HITCHCOCK STORYBOARDSYou are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast Rebecca McCallum with special guest – film maker, multi award winning writer and Hitchcock expert Tony Lee Moral to talk all about his wonderful new book- ALFRED HITCHCOCK STORYBOARDS.
We explore the role of storyboarding, the inspirational team of artists who helped bring these films to life and the musicality of Hitchcock. We also discuss the architecture of space, the importance of colour and mood and the influence and impact of storyboarding and ask the question of how Hitchcock would have used mo...2024-03-2956 minTalking HitchcockDIAL M FOR MURDER (1954) with Becky DarkeIn this episode, join me and my special guest -podcaster, writer and programmer Becky Darke as we cook up spaghetti and peel back the curtain to discuss what happens when a seemingly perfectly planned murder goes wrong, taking a look along the way at the art of showing and telling and making plenty of time to assess one of Hitchcock’s most calculatingly devious villains!
Find Talking Hitchcock on Twitter @hitch_pod and Instagram @talkinghitchpod where you can support the podcast and keep up to date with releases or email us on talkinghitchpod@gmail.com
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Gather MomsEP 132: Shep, Gabe and the Heavenly Hype Crew; Christmas Through Their Eyes
When I (Rebecca) was young, I remember my dad reading us the Christmas story from the book of Luke but I also remember him reading us another great Christmas classic called The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Today I share an excerpt from it that makes me laugh but also reminds me of the first to hear the news of Jesus’ birth…the shepherds.
I have heard mixed reviews on this group of people. Some say they are outcasts and rejected by society. It was a dirty job tending sheep, spending your days and nights out...2023-12-1850 minTalking HitchcockHITCH CON '23 (& more!) with Joel Gunz
You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room for post film drinks! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast, Rebecca McCallum with special guest film maker, writer, founder and editor of the Alfred Hitchcock Geek Blog and the Hitchcockian Quarterly and President of Hitch Con-Joel Gunz.
Joel and I discuss the origins of the event, what to expect this year and I get his thoughts on many aspects of Hitchcock!
Come and join us at Hitch Con happening online and in person at Mercy University on 7th and 8th October! I’ll be presenting at...2023-09-281h 20Talking HitchcockMR AND MRS SMITH (1941) with Beth BullockYou are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast, Rebecca McCallum with special guest film scholar, artist and educator Beth Bullock as they take some bad advice from a friend whilst saunering at the Beefeater Club and travel from New York to Lake Placid to discuss the screwball comedy MR AND MRS SMITH (1941).
I was delighted to be joined by such a special guest who is the absolute expert and go-to voice when it comes to this film. In what might be the biggest deep dive ever on the film...2023-08-252h 05Talking HitchcockInterview with Christine Madrid French-Author of THE ARCHITECTURE OF SUSPENSE-THE BUILT WORLD IN THE FILMS OF ALFRED HITCHCOCKYou are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast Rebecca McCallum with special guest - historian, author, scholar and leader in historic preservation and the study of American architecture -Christine Madrid French-to talk about her must-have book- The Architecture of Suspense-The Built World in the Films of Alfred Hitchcock.
Christine discusses her fantastic book, how architecture impacts upon our psychology and what she terms ‘the mystical Hitchcock’ as well as sharing insights on key moments and themes relating to architecture in Hitchcock’s films. She also shares EXCLUSIVE!! NEVER DISCUSSED BEFORE...2023-07-281h 49Talking HitchcockInterview with Mark Cousins-Director/Writer of-MY NAME IS ALFRED HITCHCOCKYou are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room for a special bonus episode!
Have you ever wondered what Alfred Hitchcock might have to say about his films if he were still with us today?
Mark Cousins, the award-winning filmmaker behind The Story of Film: An Odyssey, The Eyes of Orson Welles and The Story of Film: A New Generation tackles the question of how Hitchcock’s vast body of work and legacy holds up in today’s society as well as looking at the auteur with a new and radical approach-through the use of h...2023-07-1943 minTalking HitchcockTHE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1956) with Elisabeth KarlinYou are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast Rebecca McCallum with special guest -New York Playwright and Scholar Elisabeth Karlin as they prepare to travel from Marrakesh all the way to London to analyse and dissect Hitchcock’s only remake- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956). Listen to find out which critical study of Hitchcock Elisabeth persuaded her father to publish which she was also involved
in proof reading and amongst other things we discuss-marriage, gender, what is in a name, that troubling sedation scene and redefining the Hitchcock Blonde.
F...2023-06-302h 05
Talking HitchcockWelcome to Talking Hitchcock! Podcast TrailerListen to the trailer for Talking Hitchcock-a podcast celebrating and exploring the work and world of Alfred Hitchcock, created and hosted by Hitchcock enthusiast Rebecca McCallum! Each episode, you are invited into the screening room for a deep dive of one of the directors films or for post-show drinks where Rebecca will be joined by special guests to discuss all things that form part of the Hitchcockian universe!
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Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutionsoptimizing your event revenue in surprising ways with Rebecca Alfred"What are those moments where we can captivate our audience in a different way, because otherwise, they would just be standing around. And how can we use those moments to also encourage donations in giving?” — Rebecca AlfredOptimizing your event revenue in surprising ways with Rebecca AlfredFundraising events can be hard for small organizations. The time and effort to get it off the ground and make it “profitable” doesn’t often work out. But if you are going to host an event or have a legacy event that is profitable, our guest f...2022-11-2829 min
Big Reputations32. Frida KahloIn this episode we discuss the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. We spend some time on her early life before she turned to art, and her life leading up to her accident. Then we talk about her healing journey, her early art career, and her tumultuous relationship with Diego Rivera. Next we break down some of the labels that were assigned to Kahlo throughout her life and discuss why there might be more to them than meets the eye. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion of her impact on the art world, women’s role in society, and the LGB...2022-11-161h 11Big Reputations32. Frida KahloIn this episode we discuss the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. We spend some time on her early life before she turned to art, and her life leading up to her accident. Then we talk about her healing journey, her early art career, and her tumultuous relationship with Diego Rivera. Next we break down some of the labels that were assigned to Kahlo throughout her life and discuss why there might be more to them than meets the eye. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion of her impact on the art world, women’s role in society, and the LGB...2022-11-161h 11
Tea for TeachingSocial Justice AssessmentsTraditional methods of assessing student learning favor those students that reside in well-resourced school districts while leaving low-income students at a substantial disadvantage. These grading systems also encourage students to focus on their grades rather than on their learning. In this episode, Judith Littlejohn, Meghanne Freivald, and Katelyn Prager join us to discuss a variety of social justice assessment techniques that can help to create a more equitable environment in which all students can be successful.
Judie is the Director of Online Learning at SUNY Genesee Community College, Meghanne is an Instructional Technology Specialist at Alfred University, a...2022-11-0236 min
Kannibalpodden13. Kannibalen i bergen - Alfred PackerVill du lyssna utan reklam och få tillgång till avsnitt en vecka tidigare? Stötta podden på Patreon!Under vintern år 1873 beger sig sex män ut på en vandring mot guldfälten i Colorado. Flera månader senare är den endast en man som kommer fram till civilisationen. Vart har de andra blivit av? Enligt mannen har han blivit övergiven av de andra och ensam tvingats vandra flera veckor utan mat. Men hur kan han se han så välgödd ut om han svultit så länge som han påstår?N...2022-10-1715 min
Historically Speaking PodcastThe Dreyfus AffairIt was a political scandal that rocked France to its core and proved to be a watershed event for European antisemitism. A French officer, Alfred Dreyfus, was accused of passing military secrets to the Germans. He was found guilty by a military tribunal and sent to Devil’s Island, one of the most notorious penal colonies in the world. What happened next will shock and appall you as it did not only France but the entire world. Here in Episode 49, we explore just how far the French military went to cover up their colossal mistake in what would become kn...2022-08-1129 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComElodie’s Library of Second Chances by Rebecca RaisinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/587898to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Elodie’s Library of Second Chances
Author: Rebecca Raisin
Narrator: Ruby Thomas
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 59 minutes
Release date: August 4, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Rom-Com
Publisher's Summary:
Everyone has a story. You just have to read between the lines… ‘Will make you smile, make you cry, fill you with joy and warm your heart.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ***Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Contemporary Romantic Novel Award!*** When Elodie applies for the job of librarian in peaceful Willow Grove, she’s looking forward to a n...2022-08-048h 59
Historically Speaking PodcastThe Crimean War"Into the valley of death rode the six hundred." Here in Episode 41, we take a closer look at the events that inspired Lord Alfred Tennyson to write those words in his epic poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade". We also explore both the long-term and short-term causes of the Crimean War and why it was a "first" in many areas of modern warfare, interrupting as it did a largely peaceful 19th century Europe between 1815-1914. Episode Edit:Just to be clear, the antagonists in the Crimean War were the British, French, Turks and Piedmontese on t...2022-03-1633 min
Feel The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.Unmade Movies: Hitchcock's The Blind Man: A BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the unproduced screenplay by Ernest Lehman, Alfred Hitchcock, Mark GatissPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/543952to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Unmade Movies: Hitchcock's The Blind Man: A BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the unproduced screenplay
Series: #4 of Unmade Movies
Author: Ernest Lehman, Alfred Hitchcock, Mark Gatiss
Narrator: Rebecca Front, Peter Serafinowicz, Hugh Laurie, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 26 minutes
Release date: February 10, 2022
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Alfred Hitchcock and Ernest Lehman's unfinished screenplay, completed by Mark Gatiss 'Achingly tense scenes... and a masterpiece of a climax' Radio Times The annals of movie history are full of lost treasures - spectacular scripts from world-renowned writers that could have b...2022-02-101h 26
Immerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookUnmade Movies: Hitchcock's The Blind Man: A BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the unproduced screenplay Audiobook by Alfred HitchcockListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 543952
Title: Unmade Movies: Hitchcock's The Blind Man: A BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the unproduced screenplay
Author: Alfred Hitchcock, Ernest Lehman, Mark Gatiss
Narrator: Full Cast , Hugh Laurie, Peter Serafinowicz, Rebecca Front
Format: Unabridged
Length: 01:26:25
Language: English
Release date: 02-10-22
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Summary:
Alfred Hitchcock and Ernest Lehman's unfinished screenplay, completed by Mark Gatiss
'Achingly tense scenes... and a masterpiece of a climax' Radio Times
The annals of movie history are full of lost treasures - spectacular scripts from world-renowned writers that...2022-02-101h 26
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science FictionUnmade Movies: Hitchcock's The Blind Man: A BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the unproduced screenplay by Ernest Lehman, Alfred Hitchcock, Mark GatPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/543952 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Unmade Movies: Hitchcock's The Blind Man: A BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the unproduced screenplay Series: #4 of Unmade Movies Author: Ernest Lehman, Alfred Hitchcock, Mark Gatiss Narrator: Rebecca Front, Peter Serafinowicz, Hugh Laurie, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 26 minutes Release date: February 10, 2022 Genres: Science Fiction Publisher's Summary: Alfred Hitchcock and Ernest Lehman's unfinished screenplay, completed by Mark Gatiss 'Achingly tense scenes... and a masterpiece of a climax' Radio Times The annals of movie history are full of lost treasures - spectacular scripts from world-renowned writers that could h...2022-02-1005 min
Nonprofit Architect Podcast with Brenda McChesneyThe Future of Fundraising: Rebecca AlfredThe world of fundraisers has changed. You must create events that can be attended both in-person and virtually. Rebecca and Travis share how this can be done successfully. Conversation Highlights {00:55} Introduction of Rebecca and Trellis {02:06} How Rebecca began creating in-person events with a virtual option {04:07} Struggles with moving from in-person events to virtual options {07:02} Keeping both audiences engaged at the same time {09:27} Using hashtags to engage the audience {13:08} Who will be virtual and who will attend in person {16:58} Making sure that you have something planned for every single minute {22:18} The future of fundraising {23:57} The story of a...2022-02-0128 min
Nonprofit Architect Podcast with Brenda McChesneyRebecca Alfred: PreviewThe world of fundraisers has changed. You must create events that can be attended both in-person and virtually. Rebecca and Travis share how this can be done successfully. (You can hear the whole episode on February 1st) 2022-01-2804 min
Historically Speaking PodcastStaying Alive“A leader is a dealer in hope.” —Napoleon BonaparteHere in Episode 35, we take a closer look at two perhaps lesser-known great leaders in history. When all hope was lost and the odds were stacked against them, they defied all probability and led their men safely home. These are two of the most fascinating adventure stories ever told. Sir Ernest Shackleton and Xenophon did the extraordinary and both lived to tell their tales. Episode Notes:Shackleton's final Antarctic expedition of 1921-22 had imprecise goals but one of them was a possible circumnavigation of the co...2021-12-0837 min
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits190. Virtual? Hybrid? What's Working Now In Fundraising Events - Rebecca AlfredMeet Rebecca. She's bringing her expertise in building donor experience events to the table for a conversation around virtual and hybrid fundraisers. Her advice: it's all about empowering modern fundraisers. She's breaking down the 4️⃣ different types of events, when to diversify the event and when to allow it to stand firmly on its own. Virtual? Hybrid? In-person events of the future? We're breaking it down here💃🕺(you saw what we did there, right?!)EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSRebecca’s story and journey to where she is today (2:20)The current landscape of events today (5:00)4 different types of events (7:00...2021-11-0335 min
Tea. Toast. & Trivia.Susan Abernethy on Catherine of Braganza, Queen of England and Regent of PortugalS3 42: Susan Abernethy on Catherine of Braganza, Queen of England and Regent of Portugal
“Amidst all the commotion created by King Charles II and his flamboyant mistresses, there actually was a Queen. She was Catherine of Braganza, and she led a very interesting life in England as the King’s wife and later as ruler of her country of origin.” Susan Abernethy, The Freelance History Writer
Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia.
Thank you for listening in.
I am your host Rebecca Budd, and I am looking forward to sharing this moment...2021-10-1924 min
The Award Goes To With Patrick and LaurenThe Award Goes to: RebeccaRebecca! Alfred Hitchcock's first American film and his only best picture winner. Patrick and Lauren invite their very first guest, Julienne Irons to explore this suspenseful film based on the novel by the same name. Model Miniatures, ex-wives, A new husband no one can figure out, model miniatures the size of sound stages. What more could you ask for?Rebecca won the Best Picture in 1941 and Hitchock's style for story telling is evident even in this earlier work by the master of suspense. So sit back and enjoy as we journey to Manderley and try t...2021-10-011h 04Tudors Dynasty & BeyondAethelflaed with Annie WhiteheadAs a 10th century ruler she is frequently referred to as a warrior queen....this daughter of Alfred the Great appears to have been respected by the people of her time, but was she murdered? On today’s episode historian Annie Whitehead fills in the details of this fascinating woman named, Aethelflaed.
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Credits:
Hosted by: Rebecca Larson
Guest: Annie Whitehead
Editing: Troy Larson (TroyLarsonCreative.com)
Voice Over: David Black
Music by: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and Winnie the Moog...2021-09-2738 min
Tea. Toast. & Trivia.Susan Abernethy on Adventures in HistorySeason 3 Episode 32: Susan Abernethy on Adventures in History
“To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?” Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman philosopher, statesman, lawyer, political theorist, and Roman constitutionalist.
Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia.
Thank you for listening in.
I am your host Rebecca Budd, and I am looking forward to sharing this moment with you.
My blogger frien...2021-08-1017 min
The Curb1940 Academy Award Best Picture Winner: Rebecca (Alfred Hitchcock) - Awards Don't MatterThe great Alfred Hitchcock never won a Best Director Oscar, and only received the prestige of winning Best Picture once in his career. Join co-hosts Dave and Andrew as they return to Manderlay and revisit the gothic romance that is Rebecca. Featuring stellar performances from Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, this is a mystery you'll want to dive into.Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Follow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @DarnthatdaveAwards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee...2021-06-2248 minThe Curb1940 Academy Award Best Picture Winner: Rebecca (Alfred Hitchcock) - Awards Don't MatterThe great Alfred Hitchcock never won a Best Director Oscar, and only received the prestige of winning Best Picture once in his career. Join co-hosts Dave and Andrew as they return to Manderlay and revisit the gothic romance that is Rebecca. Featuring stellar performances from Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, this is a mystery you'll want to dive into.Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Follow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @DarnthatdaveAwards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee...2021-06-2248 min
The Balanced, Beautiful and Abundant Show- Rebecca WhitmanHow to not Fear Rejection with Brionne DavisBrionne Davis (Davel) is an actor, director, speaker, and transformational mentor. He is best known for his leading role in the Oscar-Nominated Feature from Colombia EMBRACE OF THE SERPENT (Amazon Prime, Hulu) for best foreign-language film. The film captured audiences across the globe in 2016-2017 winning the Sundance Alfred Sloan Award and Cannes Directors Fortnight among other international accolades. You can see him in CastleRock season 1, Ray Donavan, Narcos Mexico, and various films across streaming platforms. Brionne's unpredictable character-based career has led him to stages, panels, and sets across the globe. Hearing the call to inspire audiences and to me...2021-05-1448 min