Beyond the Big Screen is a podcast about the true story behind the movies you love. We will talk about history, philosophy, religion, art, sports, literature and much more. Movies and media only tell you a small part of the story. In this podcast we will look into a wide variety of topics on the big screen and beyond!
Title: The War over Much More than Jenkin’s Ear with Robert GaudiDescription: Today we are joined by Robert Gaudi author of The War of Jenkin’s Ear: The Forgotten Struggle for North America and South America: 1739-1742. Robert Gaudi discusses how this war fits into the scope of colonial American and world history. There was a series of wars and conflicts from The 30 Years War to the American Revolution that shaped the trajectory of the history of the United States and the world. We will see that the lose of an ear was just the tipping point for a conflict that involved slavery, a mad Hapsburg king, a major stock market crash and more!You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:Learn More About our Guest:Robert GaudiThe War of Jenkins' Ear: The Forgotten Struggle for North and South America: 1739-1742https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-War-of-Jenkins-Ear/Robert-Gaudi/9781643138190http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Title: Spies and Traitors at the Highest Levels in the Cold War with Michael HolzmanDescription: We are joined by Michael Holzman author of Spies and Traitors: Kim Philby, James Angleton and the Friendship and Betrayal that Would Shape MI6, the CIA and the Cold War. We discuss how one person, Kim Philby, could rise through the ranks of the British Intelligence service, yet at the same time was an operative for the Soviet Union. So many secrets were lost to the Soviet Union during this incredibly important time in American, British and world history. See how one man was able to change the course of history, yet nobody knew he was doing it at the time!Learn More About our Guest:Michael Holzman author of:Spies and Traitors: Kim Philby, James Angleton and the Friendship and Betrayal that Would Shape MI6, the CIA and the Cold Warhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Spies-and-Traitors/Michael-Holzman/9781643138077You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Title: Benjamin Harrison and the Fight of the Century with Jerry LandryDescription: Today we show the fight of the century of Grover Cleveland vs Benjamin Harrison from Harrison’s perspective. Jerry Landry of the Presidencies of the United States podcast takes us through the many challenging issues faced by the United States at the end of the 19th century. Jerry provides us so many interesting facts and stories from one of the key, but mostly forgotten time periods in US history.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:Learn More About our Guest:Jerry LandryPresidencies of the United States Podcasthttp://presidencies.blubrry.com/William Henry Harrison Podcasthttp://whhpodcast.blubrry.com/http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Title: Grover Cleveland – The Last of the JeffersoniansDescription: We are joined today by independent historian and author Ryan S. Walters again to talk about the surprisingly complicated and fascinating presidency of Grover Cleveland. Grover Cleveland’s presidency was during a time of great transition in the office of the presidency and the United States. Ryan S. Walters is the author of The Last Jeffersonian: Grover Cleveland and the Path to Restoring the Republic and Grover Cleveland: The Last Jeffersonian President.Learn More About Our Guest:Ryan S. WaltersRyanswalters.netYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Title: Playing Tricks on The PrestigeDescription: Today we are joined again by Annie of the 5ft2 blog to discuss one of my favorite movies and books, The Prestige. We will dive into the characters, setting and background of this incredible movie and book. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Annie Kapurhttp://anniekapur.com/By May be found at the following website: IMP Awards, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6561695https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312858865/theprestigeMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Title: Family, Tradition, Dia de los Muertos and Coco!Description: Today we are very excited to offer you a little something different for the Halloween season. We are going to talk about family, tradition, Dia de los Muertos through the lens of the great 2017 movie Coco. Enjoy the music, visuals, history and really great story telling Pixar offers us.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About Today’s Movie:https://movies.disney.com/cocoMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Description: Today we are joined by special guest Michael Pye to talk about his new book Europe’s Babylon: The Rise and Fall of Antwerp’s Golden Age. Michael Pye shows us how Antwerp was the New York City of its day. It was a center for politics, finance, art, music, industry and religion for all of Europe. We will find out more about how Antwerp was like a shooting star in the history due to its rapid rise and fall in historical importance. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Michael Pye author of Europe’s Babylon: The Rise and Fall of Antwerp’s Golden Agehttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Europes-Babylon/Michael-Pye/9781643137773Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Steve Guerra is a historian and podcaster who hosts three different shows. He started with the History of the Papacy Podcast in 2013. In 2017, Steve began Beyond the Big Screen, a podcast that delves into the fascinating stories behind films through lively interviews. His newest show, Organized Crime and Punishment, takes a deep dive into the roots, evolution, and impact of organized crime across different cultures and countries.
