Category Archives: Podcast

Random Events That Unlock Our Next Steps

I don’t remember much about the education policies at the time I was at school. I do remember the classes and teachers that got me excited about learning, and those that created an environment for me to grow, thrive and be me. This is so key. If this feeling could encompass a whole school youContinue reading “Random Events That Unlock Our Next Steps”

Classic Cinema: The Valley of Decision

Movie description: An Irish maid falls for the son of her wealthy employer though her disapproving bitter disabled father and a strike at the steel mill complicate matters. It was released in 1945. There are so many great stars in this movie: Greer Garson as Mary Rafferty, Gregory Peck as Paul Scott, Donald Crisp asContinue reading “Classic Cinema: The Valley of Decision”

Bringing the Ancient World to Life on the Screen and in Print

Neil Laird is an LGBTQ+, multiple Emmy and BAFTA nominated Executive Producer who has worked extensively on both the network and production side of non-fiction TV since 1997. I’ve developed, overseen and produced over 1,000 hours of factual programs and specials in nearly every genre, with a particular passion, expertise and professional contacts in history,Continue reading “Bringing the Ancient World to Life on the Screen and in Print”

Classic Cinema: Blast From the Past

Here is something fun to lighten up your Sunday. Celeste and I thought it was time for a movie that is lighthearted and fun, but also has foreshadowings of what’s happening now. Blast From the Past (1999) stars Brendan Frasier and Alicia Silverstone. It begins in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Calvin has builtContinue reading “Classic Cinema: Blast From the Past”

Classic Cinema: Kitty Foyle

Celeste and I published episode 31, Kitty Foyle (1940) on YouTube April 1, 2026. So many other tasks got in the way that I’m just now getting to publishing it here. This is one of those iconic Hollywood movies with an iconic star that plays often on TCM and is available on other streaming services.Continue reading “Classic Cinema: Kitty Foyle”