Beverly Talks
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBeverly is a town 40 minutes north of Boston, Massachussets. Join three Beverly residents, the hosts of this podcast: Lucia (a foreigner), Alison (an actress) and Michael (an archivist ) in their quest to get to know their neighbors. Beverly Talks's episodes include clips from interviews with neighbors and the hosts' comments on what they found unique or interesting. The interview clips bring atmospheric sounds, to transport listeners to the place and time when the hosts met the neighbors.
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Episodes
Bill Mantone - A warrior behind a clarinet
March 17, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBBill grew up knowing he wanted to be a musician but from an early age he found multiple obstacles to pursue his desire to play music. From getting kicked out of high school to life after the Vietnam war, Bill Mantone is a humble example of resilience. Music credits: 1. Bill's first song is "Song for life" from Rodney Crowell. 2. The podcast intro song: "VIntage Electro Pop Loop" - by Frankum https://freesound.org/people/frankum/sounds/384468/ 3. Bill's last song is "My old friend" by Steve...
Nancy Coffey - Adventurous woman explains a historic division in Beverly
December 08, 2019 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBNancy Coffey is a Beverly Farms resident and she documented the stories of immigrant workers that worked at Beverly Farms back in the late 1800 and early 1900. In her effort to document these stories Nancy learned why Beverly Farms, a neighborhood in Beverly, remained as an isolated community overtime. Also, in this episode, we’ll learn some of Nancy’s adventures around the world before she married and settled in Beverly Farms. Music Credits: 1. Intro song: "VIntage Electro Pop Loop" - by F...
Tony Toledo - Enjoying his life while telling stories
November 24, 2019 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn his own words, Tony Toledo is: "Freelance artist, Storyteller. Book collector. Folk music fan. Letter writer. Professional pie taster. Corn Party Co-Host. Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mike EMCEE. Bicycle rider. ASL talker." In this episode, Tony shared what brought him to Beverly from growing up in Defiance, OH and how he got into the storytelling profession. Tony inspired us with his fun and fulfilling lifestyle; from sending handwritten letters to one of his friends in Ohio to organizing y...
Rick Heath - Magic show artist in love of human potential
November 10, 2019 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBRick dedicated most of his adult life, here in Beverly, working closely with the late Cesareo Pelaez, the former owner of Le Gran David Spectacular Magic show. This show was awarded a Guinness Record for being the longest consecutively running stage magic show in the world. In this episode Rick shares what lessons he got from working with Cesareo as well as stories that portrait Cesareo as a positive influencer in Rick's life and the Beverly community. Music Credits: 1. Intro song: "Pistach...
Ricardo Fernandez - Nostalgia fuels his love for Beverly
October 05, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBRicardo Fernandez is a Peruvian/American who has lived in Beverly for almost 30 years. Ricardo is an active contributor of the artistic and cultural development here in Beverly. Join us in this episode to learn why Ricardo stayed in Beverly, instead of going back to his beloved hometown and how he appreciates and wants to preserve Beverly's art history. Music Credits: 1. Intro song: "Pistachio Ice Cream Ragtime" - by Lena Orsa. https://www.jamendo.com/artist/494669/the-piano-lady-lena-orsa ...
Kevin & Lindsay - Young, Energetic and Un$toppable business owners
October 03, 2019 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWe met with Kevin & Lindsay at their coffee shop What's Brewin' Cafe one Sunday afternoon in early May of 2019. Kevin & Lindsay can quickly come across as a young, energetic and friendly couple, yet, no one can easily notice how resilient and hardworking this couple is. Join us in this episode to get to know Kevin and Lindsay, how they decided to buy the coffee shop, and what makes them unstoppable. Music Credits: 1. Intro song: "Pistachio Ice Cream Ragtime" - by Lena Orsa. https://www.jame...
Lisa Ann - Stylist with a purpose
September 04, 2019 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWe met with Lisa on May of 2019 at Lynch Park, Beverly. In this episode Lisa shares how she got into her job: Stylist & Closet editor; her mission on the individual level and the community level, and how her immigrant grandparents influenced who she is today. By listening to this episode you will transport yourself to the windy day in which we connected with Lisa at Lynch Park. Music Credits: 1. Intro song: "Pistachio Ice Cream Ragtime" - by Lena Orsa. https://www.jamendo.com/artist/494669/...