Scott Bertelsen
Mr. B's Dinner Party
Conversational morsels for the mind. Commentary, interviews, reviews, pet peeves, comedy, and good-natured life lessons from the the creative mind of Scott Bertelsen based on four decades of classroom instruction, stage direction, and unmatched experiences. You're invited to Mr. B's Dinner Party every other Wednesday!
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Scott Bertelsen
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Latest episode
Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Ode to Summer...and Maude and Meryl and Prada 08.07.2026 54:31
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table as Mr. B shares his first course of pet peeves related to travel, a healthy serving of living a centered life focused on our Higher Power, delicious summer selections of poetry and for dessert: Maude and The Devil Wears Prada and its new sequel. Bon appetit!
Caribbean Sojourn: Mayday! Mayday! Mayday, Frida! 24.06.2026 1:04:09
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, Friends! On this episode, Mr. B shares his travel experiences to the Caribbean along with his new experiences with author Frida McFadden, the tumult of May term teaching, analysis of Step 5 for overeaters, and a run-down review of films a la Princess Cruises and more--- including a new feature song. Stay til the end for dessert - you'll be glad you did...
Quilts of Valor 10.06.2026 32:55
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, friends! This time, it's a quilting table and Scott hosts special quilting guests Linda Putney and Cathy Kruse to discuss their group Peacemakers of North Central Iowa https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578504192480 and the larger organization of Quilts of Valor. https://www.qovf.org
Shed Letters from a Moonstruck Perfect Neighbor 27.05.2026 1:00:23
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, friends! It's time for another buffet of conversational morsels for the mind from Mr. B! In this episode, Mr. B reviews the 2025 Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" and the 1987 MGM romantic comedy "Moonstruck". He's been digging around in his shed and has found some fond letters from appreciative former students which he...
The Graduate Caterpillar's Summer Dance Party 13.05.2026 1:12:49
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, my friends! Join Mr. B as he serves up delectable morsels for the mind in review of the classic 1967 film "The Graduate" and a documentary review of "The Caterpillar" followed by the classic disco and sexy songs of the Queen of Disco: Donna Summer. And, fill up on part 2 of Step 4 in his spiritual journey of recovery as well as his though...
Messages from Friends 30.04.2026 53:05
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, friends! On this episode Mr. B reviews the Elvis movie and a recent Elvis Documentary as well as some of his favorites from the BeeGees. Plus, he discusses the traits of a good student and shares some helpful messages from his friends along his spiritual journey to recovery. For inquires regarding Sunnyside Biographies, simple email your inquiry/interest t...
Middle Schoolers and Bette Davis Say The Darnedest Things! 15.04.2026 1:03:19
Send us Fan Mail Join Mr. B at the table for delectable delights of musings from a review of the Academy Awards to a review of the 1964 camp film "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte" and take another step along with Mr. B on his spiritual journey of recovery and, boy, do those junior high kids ever say the darnedest things! Subscribe to the Sunnyside Farm Studios newsletter and get periodic upda...
A Princess Cruise for a King! 01.04.2026 57:27
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the Captain's Table! In this episode, Mr. B recounts his travels to the Caribbean on a Princess Cruise Line ship, shares his take on the places he visited and introduces a whole new "Travel With Mr. B" theme song we think you'll really enjoy! (Stay all the way to the very end for the full version!) He also discusses the Second Step (part 1) in his r...
From Roseanne to Elton: Spicy Reviews 18.03.2026 1:07:34
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, friends! This week Mr. B reviews the some favorites, dishes up some more spiritual journey steps, and doles out some wacky animal facts he's sure you haven't tasted before.
A Banquet of Predictions, Reviews, and Letters from Students 09.03.2026 1:02:16
Send us Fan Mail This Dinner Party was to have been aired March 4th but the producer (Troy) was out of town for the week so enjoy the banquet of Academy Award predictions from Scott just in time for the show this weekend, letters from students, more on recovery, and a review of the Netflix drama short series: Adolescence. Bon Appetit!
From Winter With Love, Adieu Diane 18.02.2026 1:04:01
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table friends and enjoy yet another delectable conversation loaded with morsels for the mind including Part 2 of Mr. B's Top Pop of the 2010s, Part 2 of the Top Films of 2025, winter poetry, some trivial facts about snow, retracing the 12 Steps and a requiem for Diane Keaton. Bon Appetit! To join the Sunnyside Farms Beef family with orders due by March 15th wh...
Close Friends Encounter Hope 04.02.2026 1:05:47
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table! Mr. B has a banquet of reviews from the best of 2025 to the TV series "Elsbeth" and Close Encounters of the Third Kind . Also in this episode, Mr. B reads poetic tributes to friendship, discusses defeating hopelessness with hopefulness and sweet letters of support for and from the education community. Bon Appetit! For information about the Sunnysi...
Unfinished Lists 21.01.2026 57:27
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table and enjoy conversational morsels for the mind as Mr. B serves up left-overs of his favorite Fonda and Redford movies he hasn't discussed, a review of the Joan Crawford film "Torch Song", some "ABCs" of Elton John tunes, and his spiritual journey - it's like a whole weekend of leftovers following Thanksgiving on this episode of Mr...
Robert, George, Brittany and Friends At The Dinner Table 07.01.2026 1:23:57
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, Friends! To start 2026, Mr. B shares his favorite turn of the century pop songs, reviews some favorite Redford films, re-introduces the Jeffersons, covers more of his spiritual journey and his teaching experiences, and serves up some more pet peeves from his plethoric pantry! Don't forget to text the show and have a very happy and healthy 2026!
It's A Christmas Dinner Party! 25.12.2025 1:03:21
Send us Fan Mail Join Mr. B for this Christmas Special as he takes us on a guided Christmas conversation loaded with delectable morsels for the holiday mind covering favorite Christmas TV specials, some pet peeves, a holiday spiritual journey, some thoughts on those New Year's resolutions, and even some reviews of holiday themed horror films! Belly up to the Christmas table and dig in! Merry...
Paul's Eyes Were Blue, Carrie's Blood Was Red: Mr. B's Powerlessness Nunsense Ahead 10.12.2025 1:04:07
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, friends! Mr. B hosts another banquet of conversational morsels for the mind as he finishes his thoughts on directing "Nunsense" for BrickStreet Theatre, discusses the significance of powerlessness in his spiritual journey of recovery, hits the highlights of the classic horror film "Carrie" and waxes poetic about Paul Newman in this episod...
Shut not the door, Jane and Gilligan! It Makes Nunsense! 26.11.2025 1:02:38
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table and enjoy a Thanksgiving banquet with Jane Fonda, the cast of Gilligan's Island and of course, Mr. B! To have your family stories recorded, simply email: troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com Bon Appetit!
La Di Da! An Ark Encounter! 12.11.2025 52:07
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, friends, as Mr. B hosts a tribute to Ms. Diane Keaton, discusses his fabulous trip to the Ark (you'll learn some things!), shares letters to teachers to inspire and shares a hopeful message in his spiritual journey. Come to the table for the conversational morsels of the mind and stay for the delightful, insightful and comedic insights of Mr. B! Are you...
The Halloween Special 2025! 29.10.2025 43:29
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table (if you dare) and enjoy the conversational morsels of the mind from Mr. B who once again hosts a Halloween special (just don't come to his door for candy, dammit! You know he can't have candy, you little minions!) Enjoy his review of the film "Hereditary" and his top pics of sick horror films of 2025! (His producer refuses to watch any hor...
Don't Resent the Wrench 15.10.2025 1:01:53
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, Friends! You're invited to another merry meal of morsels for the mind with Mr. B as he reviews the beloved film "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story", 15 of his favorites from the 1990s, discusses the pointlessness of resentment and self-thrown pity-parties while also highlighting some pet peeves he has with old age and maybe the elderly.....
The Subject Was Roses, Pet Peeves and 80's Film Favorites 01.10.2025 58:03
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, friends! Join Mr. B as he covers another part of his spiritual journey, reviews the 1968 film: "The Subject Was Roses" as well as some of his favorite films from the 1980s and shares more of his many pet peeves with which you may identify....or not. No judgement. Bon Appetit!
The Sonny and Cher Whiplashed 80's Show 17.09.2025 1:02:45
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, Friends! Enjoy morsels for the mind over the Sonny and Cher Show, a review of the movie "Whiplash", some of Mr. B's favorite songs from the 80s and a spiritual journey to keep you centered.
Committed to Carol, The Birds, and Friends in Long Island 03.09.2025 1:03:32
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table, Friends! Mr. B is back with another delectable banquet of morsels for the mind reviewing the iconic Carol Burnett Show, Hitchcock's The Birds, and sharing stories of his travels to NYC. Plus, another rendition of Poetry by Mr. B featuring the words of Shel Silverstein and a spiritual journey focused on commitment. Text the show and send Scott your comm...
Growing Up Without Growing Old 20.08.2025 55:57
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table as Mr. B kicks off his 3rd Season with a spiritual journey, words of wisdom from friendly memes, a countdown of his favorite films from the 80's (part 1) and a review of Ferris Bueller's Day Off and the sitcom Mom. It's a banquet of recommendations and revelry at Mr. B's Dinner Party!
One Day at a Time in a Bigger Boat 06.08.2025 57:40
Send us Fan Mail Belly up to the table with Mr. B as he shares his favorite podcasts, his favorite films from the 70's, reviews the epic film "JAWS" in it's 50th anniversary year, and comments on living one day at a time in his spiritual journey! There's plenty to eat (hopefully not for the shark....) in this final episode of the second season of Mr. B's Dinner Party!...
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