Bessa's Story: Behind the Scenes
Bessa's Story
Bessa's Story podcast creator Kristen and sound engineer Kalyn sit together for a conversation about making this podcast. Here's what they discuss: Why Bessa’s Story was created (1 min-2:27) Editing challenges & sharing personal details (2:28-8:51) Working with less-than-perfect audio (8:52-12:39) Podcasting skills & how transcripts can help (12:40-15:31) Efficiency & time management (15:32-23:53 Lessons from Bessa’s life (23:53-31:27) Hearing Bessa’s voice again (31:27-33:37) Favorite episodes (33:37-36:51) Collaborating (36:52-41:28) Staying motivated to...
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Episode 23: Finale - Life at 80
Bessa's Story
Irene reflects on her life and shares what her daily routine looked like at the age of 80. *Music Credits* Gabriel Lewis / Morning Rains / courtesy of Luchs / Now It’s Over. Now I’m Awake / courtesy of Francis Wells / As a Gift / courtesy of Bireli Snow / Heart Matters / courtesy of Emanuel Wilde / Rejoice/ courtesy of Isabelle Walton / A Log on the Fire/ courtesy of Megan Wofford / Night Skies/ courtesy of Kalyn Pedde / Kjerringa Med Staven / courtesy of artist
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Episode 22: Goodbye, Joe
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Irene remembers moments soon before and after Joe's unexpected death. * Music Credits * Bireli Snow / Heart Matters / courtesy of Christian Anderson / Waltz for My Grandfather / courtesy of Francis Wells / Give My Love Back / courtesy of CLNGR / Some Time / courtesy of
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Episode 21: A Big Move
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Irene and Joe move away from New York, and build a new home in North Carolina. * Music Credits * Gavin Luke / Prairie Song / courtesy of Frank Jonsson / Things That Matter / courtesy of Dez Moran / Say It Without Words / courtesy of Christian Andersen / Lost in Reminiscence / courtesy of Eric Feinberg / Sing With Me / courtesy of Emanuel Wilde / Golden Touch / courtesy of
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Episode 20: Grieving
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Irene grieves the loss of her daughter Inger. *Music Credits* Damon Greene / Dreams of a Life JOYSPRING / Take Heart Magnus Ringblom / The Remains of Hope Victor Lindberg / Showed Me How to Heal
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Episode 19: Magnotti's
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The story of when Irene and Joe bought Magnotti's restaurant on Staten Island and turned it into a thriving business. *Music Credits* Sunfish Grove / Common Walls / courtesy of Rippled Stone / Mind Over Matter / courtesy of OTE / Sea Lion / courtesy of Trabant 33 / Heart of Sicily / courtesy of More Than Family / Feels Like Yesterday / courtesy of Roots and Recognition / The Limelight / courtesy of Peter Sandberg / Synesthesia / courtesy of Trabant 33 / Al Fresco / courtesy of Silver Maple / Blissful Awakening / courtesy of Mindme /...
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Episode 18: A Special Hairdo
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Irene’s special hairdo attracts the attention of a queen; and a hint of what’s to come next for Irene. ~ Visit bessastory.com to see a picture of Irene's hair ~ *Music Credits* LUCHS / Red Gold Yesterday / courtesy of Arthur Benson / Figured Out / courtesy of Gavin Luke / Affinity / courtesy of Trabant 33 / No Lack of Refinement / courtesy of Trabant 33 / Mein Altes Auto / courtesy of
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Episode 17: Partners
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Irene meets Joe; she becomes a US citizen; Irene has new work experiences with Joe. *Music Credits* Dez Moran / Sunken Curse / courtesy of Dez Moran / August Events / courtesy of Gavin Luke / Fugacious / courtesy of Dez Moran / Leotard Haul / courtesy of Roy Williams / One Ride / courtesy of
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Episode 16: Tough Times
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Tough times for Irene and Torfinn in their marriage. * Music Credits * Peter Crosby / Heart of Creation Silver Maple / After the Rain Silver Maple / Where there used be trees Northside / Cambridge Avenue Northside / Second Wind
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Episode 15: Going Places
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Irenes decides to learn how to drive, and she begins selling Stanley Home Products *Music Credits* Mike Franklyn / A Sunny Stroll / courtesy of Airae / To Clarity / courtesy of Eric Feinberg / Never Too Long / courtesy of Airae /Little Notions / courtesy of Mike Franklyn/ Summer in the Sixties / courtesy of Candelion / Silent Way / courtesy of
info_outlineIrene shares her experience with giving birth. This took place in the 1950’s - and, as you will find out, giving birth back then was not the same as it is today.
*Music Credits*
Johannes Bornlöf / A Sky Sparkling
Wendy Marcini / It’s Your Smile
Magnus Ringblom / Forgotten Tears
John Runefelt / Can I Hold You Again
Vendla / Sonrisa
Victor Lundberg / Time For Bed