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Mr. B's Dinner PartyWelcome Back, The DepartedSend us a textBelly up to the dinner table and join in on a feast of morsels for the mind as Mr. B hosts once again a conversation ranging from binge eating disorders and their criteria, some of his favorite childhood memories as a student from elementary to high school, and reviews of Welcome Back, Kotter and The Departed.2025-04-3058 minMr. B's Dinner PartyLife Is Like A Camera...Just Not A TV CameraSend us a textBelly up to the table and enjoy this episode's conversational morsels for the mind with an homage to the teachers that inspired Scott to be a teacher himself, a multitude of friendly messages from fellow overeaters, a review of the 1976 film "NETWORK" and even a little poetry for dessert! Find out why "life is like a camera....just not a TV camera!"2025-04-1646 minMr. B's Dinner PartyA Litany of Lemmon!Send us a textOn this episode, belly up to the table with Mr. B as he discusses a number of his hilarious pet peeves, takes a second look at his Academy Award predictions in retrospect, covers the importance of taking that personal inventory seriously, and reviews a litany of Jack Lemmon movies ranging from Grumpy Old Men to Some Like It Hot! You won't want to miss this meal of morsels for the mind!2025-04-031h 07Mr. B's Dinner PartyTom, Ted, Friends and Fun!Send us a textJoin the dinner table as Scott reviews his favorite Tom Hanks films, the TV show Becker starring Ted Danson, shares his favorite pet peeves about friends and much more as you may expect!2025-03-191h 02Mr. B's Dinner PartyHometown History with Riley LewisSend us a textJoin the conversation with exceptional conversational morsels for the mind this week with special guest, Riley Lewis. Riley represents the Winnebago County Historical Society and, boy, does he have tales to tell - too many, in fact (which may just mean a sequel!) To learn more about the Winnebago County Historical Society simply click on the link: https://whsiowa.org2025-03-0554 minMr. B's Dinner PartyFAME! (Or at least notoriety...)Send us a textBelly up to the table! In this smorgasbord of morsels for the mind, Mr. B reviews the 1980 classic musical movie: Fame! He also provides his predictions for the Academy Awards airing Sunday, March 2nd from 6-9PM CST. But wait! There's more - listen to Mr. B's wacky observations of winter, his fond memories of teaching, and enjoy his spiritual journey suggestions which include a meal plan! Bon appetit!2025-02-1950 minMr. B's Dinner PartyWho's Afraid of Resolutions and Winter?Send us a textJoin Mr. B at the dinner table this episode as he serves up his easy resolutions for 2025, handles his pet peeves about winter, shares some of the silly sentiments students say, opens up about his "unit", takes inventory of the 4th step of recovery, and reviews the 1966 B&W Liz Taylor classic: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf". Enjoy these multiple conversational morsels for the mind!2025-02-0554 minMr. B's Dinner PartyA Doomed Long-Legged Gladiator Speaks No Evil to the WickedSend us a textBelly up to the table and enjoy delectable morsels for the mind with Mr. B on this episode of Mr. B's Dinner Party as Scott discusses notes from his spiritual journey, shares about his recent trip to Mexico, promotes the NBC TV series "St. Denis Medical" and reviews his Top Five Favorite Films of 2024!Bon Appetit!2025-01-2252 minMr. B's Dinner PartyThe Emergency MAN: Andy BuffingtonSend us a textHappy 2025! In this episode, Mr. B hosts local Winnebago and Hancock County Emergency Management Director: Andrew Buffington. Find out what that's all about and how the lessons Mr. B taught Andy as a student have helped him in his communication with the residents of two small Iowa counties. Grab a seat at the table and enjoy these conversational morsels for the mind - no emergency, just a good time!2025-01-0852 minMr. B's Dinner PartyChristmas Dinner with Mr. B!Send us a textOn this special Christmas Day episode, Mr. B invites you to the holiday table with poetry, a spiritual journey, some wacky pet peeves, and reviews of two of his favorite Christmas shows: "Its a Wonderful Life" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Buckle up in the sleigh and enjoy the ride and may your days truly be merry and bright - Merry Christmas from Mr. B!To get additional information or to schedule a recording session(s) for a loved one in their own special Sunnyside Biography, contact Sunnyside Farm Studios...2024-12-2555 minMr. B's Dinner PartyThe Mayor of Moving: Ron HollandSend us a textBelly up to the table with Mr. B! On this episode, Mr. B plays host to Forest City Mayor, house moving innovator and general problem solver of all sorts - Ron Holland. Get to know Mayor Holland, his amazing stories (well, at least some of them!) and much more. Don't miss a morsel - they're on the move with The Mayor of Moving!To get 10% off on your Christmas gifts ordered from Old Money simply click here: https://snwbl.io/oldmoney/TROY90206And to get more information on how y...2024-12-1143 minMr. B's Dinner PartyThanksgiving: Acceptance is the AnswerSend us a textBelly up to a feast of morsels for the mind just in time for Thanksgiving with Mr. B!Hear his review of I Love Lucy and Purple Rain - iconic masterpieces of television, film and music. Also, get some more insight into the hallowed halls of education with Mr B's School Daze segment and don't miss his Thanksgiving Spiritual Journey. You're invited to join him at the Thanksgiving Table and dig in!2024-11-2753 minMr. B's Dinner PartyOn the Streep Where Scott Lives...Send us a textBelly up to the dinner table and listen in to Scott's review of eight Meryl Streep films, his travels this fall with his son to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, and take note of his special message in his spiritual journey to the newcomers starting their journey in OA. It's a smorgasbord of morsels for the mind on this episode of Mr. B's Dinner Party!2024-11-131h 04Mr. B's Dinner PartyThe English Teacher and The ExorcistSend us a textBelly up to the table! It's Halloween and on this episode of Mr. B's Dinner Party, take the quiz on your eating habits, find out about the new show on Hulu called "The English Teacher" and, because it's Halloween tomorrow - hear Mr. B's review of the classic horror film, "The Exorcist" and his youthful antics to both read the book and see the film back in the day when that wasn't as easy as one would think it could be!Happy Halloween!2024-10-3049 minMr. B's Dinner PartyThe Cardinal Levy with Ken KasperSend us a textJoin Mr. B at the Dinner Table as he and his guest, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District Superintendent, Ken Kasper, share morsels for the mind over the meaty subject of a voter approved bond levy. Find out what the levy is for, why it's needed, and why you should vote for it if you're a GHV constituent. Plus, as an extra dish, hear the back story of Mr. B and Ken teaching together in years past.For more information about the GHV bond levy on the ballot November 5th simply visit: https://si...2024-10-1635 minMr. B's Dinner PartyPrayers, Paranoia and Post-Honeymoon PoetrySend us a textWelcome to the Dinner Party! Mr. B invites you to "belly up" to this episode's conversational morsels for the mind on prayers for the recovering addict, the paranoia of "A Woman Under the Influence" movie re-watchable, what to do post-honeymoon of the teacher now past the start of school and another review of more Robert Frost poems - a smorgasbord of morsels this week - at Mr. B's Dinner Party!2024-10-0248 minMr. B's Dinner PartyA 3 Hour Tour in 55 MinutesSend us a textJoin Mr. B in this episode for some more morsels for the mind about relapses, a review of Gilligan's Island and The Little Foxes with Bette Davis as well as support and encouragement for our teachers.2024-09-1854 minMr. B's Dinner PartyTrust the Process, Tootsie!Send us a textWelcome to the Dinner Party! This week, Mr. B shares his lessons on trusting the process and his higher power, reviews the fabulous film Tootsie as well as several other Dustin Hoffman films, talks about his trip abroad and his introduces a new segment on poetry featuring two poems by Robert Frost. Belly up to the table and share these morsels for the mind with Mr. B!2024-09-041h 05Mr. B's Dinner PartyHey, Slugger, Don't Be So Hard On Yourself!Send us a textIt's the beginning of SEASON 2 of Mr. B's Dinner Party! In this episode, Mr. B reviews the critically acclaimed series of the 80s and early 90s: Murphy Brown. He also reviews three of the films he watched while traveling to Europe this summer: The Iron Claw, Priscilla, and Love Lies Bleeding. Then, he shares some more of his pet peeves in his Wacky World segment before encouraging everyone in their spiritual journey to not be so hard on yourself! Don't miss a morsel in this brand new episode of the Mr. B's Dinner...2024-08-211h 05Mr. B's Dinner PartyOrdinary People Don't Talk About the WeatherSend us a textJoin Mr. B at the Dinner table as he shares delectable morsels for the mind about in this final episode of his first season!Listen in to his spiritual journey as he covers the 12th step of spiritual awakening, a review of the early 80's drama "Ordinary People" and a discussion of his wacky insights on small talk, conversations about the weather, and more - this time, on Mr. B's Dinner Party!2024-08-0741 minMr. B's Dinner PartyFrom the Mouths of Babes: Dinner with StudentsSend us a textThis week, Mr. B invites special guests from the student body: Lane Gayken and Parker Moritz (Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Class of 2025) and Brook Olson and Jacob White (Forest City Class of 2024) who join him at the table to discuss all things high school from the student perspective. Listen in to their future plans, thoughts on classes, quizzes, grading, the effects of COVID, technology pros and cons, and all the extracurriculars they are in.2024-07-241h 02Mr. B's Dinner PartyKeep Moving and Keep Going!Send us a textJoin Mr. B as a guest at his dinner party and enjoy the morsels of the mind which come from a review of Airplane! and The Bob Newhart Show. Listen in as he describes his pet peeves about getting into the AARP club! And you won't want to miss this episode's spiritual journey on Step 11 and more!2024-07-1057 minMr. B's Dinner Party47 Years In The Saddle: Sue EdmondsonSend us a textThis week, Mr. B is joined by legendary Forest City Parks and Recreation Department Superintendent Sue Edmondson who has spent 47 years at play, literally, with the kids of Forest City. From the municipal pool and aquatic center, summer sports, children's theatre, the unique Alumni Basketball Tournament, all the parks in town, to walkers of all ages year 'round, find out why they named it the Sue Edmondson Civic Auditorium - a real gem of small town America! 2024-06-2639 minMr. B's Dinner PartyFast Times at Forest City HighSend us a textJoin Mr. B as he dines with three local high school educators: Josh Sparrgrove, Janelle Koch, and Tara Millard and chews over many delectable morsels for the mind. Listen in as they discuss their careers, the use of sarcasm in the classroom, trimesters versus semesters, formative and summative testing, college courses for seniors and much, much more. It's a feast!2024-06-121h 23Mr. B's Dinner PartyMay U?Send us a textThis week, for our Dinner Party guest, we invite Dan May of Waldorf University and the Boman Fine Arts Center to the table. Check in with Mr. B and Dan as they discuss the life and times of a Fine Arts venue director - belly up! It's time for dinner with delectable morsels for the mind, this week on Mr. B's Dinner Party!2024-05-291h 02Mr. B's Dinner Party7th Graders are Funny w/Tracy and KariSend us a textDid you know Scott (Mr. B) taught junior high school? Well, he wasn't great at it... but these gems are! Listen in this week to Mr. B's DinnerParty with Tracy Helgeson and Kari Olson.2024-05-1552 minMr. B's Dinner PartyBreakfast for DinnerSend us a textJoin Mr. B as he reviews The Breakfast Club and Mike and Molly; shares more of his pet peeves from his wacky, wacky, wacky world; finds more magic to discuss in education; and continues along in his spiritual journey - this week - "belly up to the table" at Mr B's Dinner Party!2024-05-011h 11Mr. B's Dinner PartyIt's Elementary, My Dear!Send us a textJoin Mr. B as he sits down at the table with three elementary school teachers for stories and insights into the world of smaller desks, shorter students, and big personalities at Forest City Elementary School. On this episode, another in the education forum series by Mr. B, we meet Katie Schmidt, Cari Lillquist, and Samantha Treloar. Sit in on the fun and enjoy the fare this week - at Mr. B's Dinner Party!2024-04-1750 minMr. B's Dinner PartyHe Rode a Blazing Saddle!Send us a textJoin Mr. B's Dinner Party on this episode where he reviews Mel Brooks' classic comedy: Blazing Saddles, illuminates the pet peeves of flying commercial (the only way he flies...), discusses ways to potentially make public education even better, and takes us along step 7 of his spiritual journey.For more information on how you can preserve the memories of your loved ones via a Sunnyside Biography, email the show's producer: troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com To explore and save on your beloved pet's dinner party - follow this link for Muenster Milling C...2024-04-031h 03Mr. B's Dinner PartyMostly Right...Mr. B Revisits the OscarsSend us a textBelly up this week to the dinner table for delectable morsels for the mind with Mr. B as he revisits his 2024 Academy Award predictions and how they ended up as well as a review of The Daily Show, some pet peeves that include smackers, slurpers, honkers and more and another update on Mr. B's Spiritual Journey.Don't miss a minute and share with your friends - everyone's invited to Mr. B's Dinner Party.For more information on The Sunnyside of Life Biographies, email inquiries to troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com2024-03-2054 minMr. B's Dinner PartyMr. B's Academy Awards 2024 PredictionsSend us a textIt's an Academy Award extravaganza!Do you love the Oscars? Well, Mr. B does - and this week - sit down to dinner with Mr. B with your scorecard. Get all the dish on which films, actors, actresses and technicians will take home that little golden statue.And...a special review of several of Ms. Bette Davis - this week - at Mr. B's Dinner Party!2024-03-061h 16Mr. B's Dinner PartyPure as the Driven Show: Lynnea Fredrickson-Smith and BrickStreet TheatreSend us a textJoin Mr. B as he sits down in studio with Lynnea Fredrickson-Smith, Artistic Director of BrickStreet Theatre. Enjoy many theatrical morsels for the mind, behind the scenes stories, the 50-year history of this amazing community theatre and learn all about the next big things coming to BST. You can visit the BrickStreet Theatre website, purchase tickets to upcoming shows, and become a patron here: https://brickstreettheatre.org2024-02-2155 minMr. B's Dinner PartyBe Happy!Send us a textIt's Oscar week and Mr. B has his opinions about the best films of 2023 which you should see (if you haven't already). He reviews an NBC sitcom he thinks you'll enjoy: Superstore. In his "School Daze" segment, Mr. B covers some classroom pet peeves and in this episode's Spiritual Journey segment, Mr B reveals what he thinks is one of his worst character traits. All of this and more in an always inspirational message of honest hope for your happiness. Don't miss the morsels for the mind in this episode - pull up...2024-02-0751 minMr. B's Dinner PartyCruising with Mr. BSend us a textOn this episode of Mr. B's Dinner Party, Scott reviews films he viewed while on his recent cruise excursion, discusses checking in on his spiritual journey, shares the "highlights"(?) of substitute teaching the three levels of public education, and reminds us about a few pet peeves regarding communicating in-person and via electronics in his wacky-world. All aboard - this week, on Mr. B's Dinner Party!2024-01-2459 minMr. B's Dinner PartyFrom Abbott Elementary to Midler School: Tips from a TeacherSend us a textCome on in to the Dinner Party! Mr. B is serving up conversational morsels for the mind with commentary about traveling pet peeves, Step 3 of the 12 Step program and the importance of a sponsor, reviews of Abbott Elementary and Bette Midler movies as well as helpful hints from a teacher to the non-teachers in the world. All this and more - on Mr. B's Dinner Party!2024-01-101h 04Mr. B's Dinner PartyMr. B's Innocents Abroad...well, on a bus to Memphis...Send us a textOn this episode, join Mr. B. on a delectable tale of adventure as he narrates his journey to New Orleans and Memphis...on a BUS! But who does he meet and what do they do? You'll need to pull up to the table this week to hear the details at Mr. B's Dinner Party!2023-12-2748 minMr. B's Dinner PartyGreen Acres......Send us a textIn this episode Scott reviews both Moulin Rouge (the film) and Green Acres. He covers teaching and teaching your soul. It's a dinner party you don't want to miss, this week on Mr. B's Dinner Party!2023-12-131h 20Mr. B's Dinner PartyEducation Roundtable with Miller and MadsonSend us a textYou're invited to Mr. B's Dinner Party with special guests, Shawn Miller (Principal of Garner-Hayfield/Ventura High School) and Steve Madson (Principal of Lake Mills Middle/High School). It's a delectable discussion with plenty of conversational morsels for the mind from these three professional educators - so sit back and enjoy the meal! Mr. B leads his first roundtable discussion on topics such as the students of today, societal changes, best teaching practices, college coursework during high school and its pros and cons, project based learning, cell phone usage, th...2023-11-2959 minMr. B's Dinner PartyHello, God? It's Mr. B!Send us a textThis week, sit down for some fabulous conversational morsels for the mind with Mr. B as he takes us down a spiritual journey centered on prayer and a special "Spiritual Journey Scrapbook" feature.Find out why substitute teaching is an important part of his retirement. Discover his pet peeves with technology and listen in to a film recommendation of the 1987 thriller: Fatal Attraction ("I won't be ignored....")Come for the meal - stay for the conversation with Mr. B!2023-11-1551 minMr. B's Dinner PartyMichael Meyers Probably Texted While Driving to the Teacher's LoungeSend us a textThis week, join Mr. B at the Dinner Party for more conversational morsels for the mind! Halloween just passed but don't worry there are plenty of scary things to discuss like people who text and drive, park outside the lines, teacher's lounges so full of smoke you can cut a doorway through it, and of course, Halloween the original movie itself...Have a seat, dig in - you're always welcome at Mr. B's Dinner Party!2023-11-011h 07Mr. B's Dinner PartyThe Director Makes AmendsSend us a textIn this episode, sit down for conversational morsels for the mind with Mr. B as he recounts his many years of directing high school musicals and plays, reviews the epic television comedy classic: MASH and the Mel Brooks film: Young Frankenstein. Find out about how Mr. B has made amends and how you could do the same and what in the world does he have against the simple question: "How are you?"Join Mr. B at the dinner table, you'll always leave happy and hungry for more!2023-10-181h 04Mr. B's Dinner PartyLosing Some Things, Winning Others: Staying in the LightSend us a textWelcome to the table! This week on Mr. B's Dinner Party, Scott reviews the TV show "Will & Grace", he continues his fandom of Barbara Streisand with a review of "Yentl" and he shares his wacky (and frustrating) habit of losing things... But, he also tells us about his decades as a high school speech coach and the winning that came with it - to include his induction into the Iowa High School Speech Association Hall of Fame. How does he do it? Listen to his spiritual journey where he insists staying in the...2023-10-041h 16Mr. B's Dinner PartyArchie Bunker, Airports, and a Positive AddictionSend us a textThis week, Join the Dinner Party as Mr. B examines the downfalls of control, the horrors of airports, how teaching is actually a positive addiction, and a couple great recommendations for your leisure time entertainment as he reviews and recommends the classic TV show: "All in the Family" and an over-looked screwball comedy film starring Barbara Streisand. Savor this week's conversational morsels for the mind with Mr. B!2023-09-201h 12Mr. B's Dinner PartyThe Miracle of SurrenderSend us a textIn his second episode, Mr. B invites you to hear the story of his surrender and the miracle which has come from that decision. Through a brutally honest telling of his food addiction, he has found a path forward that has brought happiness, hope, and inspiration for future endeavors. This episodes insights include gems about teaching, the role of the teacher, a review of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Godfather Part II, and a pretty good rant about those darn cell phones! Come on in, have a seat at the table and e...2023-09-0652 minMr. B's Dinner PartyWelcome to Mr. B's Dinner Party!Send us a textIt's finally here! Mr. B's Dinner Party with conversational morsels for the mind is served! Hosted by Scott Bertelsen, beloved retired school teacher, observer of life, critic of film, and friend to all.In this initial episode, get to know Scott. Learn about his spiritual journey, pet peeves with Walmart, his favorite film of all time and reviews of what he's seen lately. Plus, quotable quotes and "school daze" from 39 years of teaching.Join the party every other Wednesday, listen, like, rate and subscribe to Mr. B's D...2023-08-2350 min