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!
Mr. B's Halloween Dinner Party!
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Belly up to the table, friends and prepare for a feast of Mr. B's recommended films and TV shows just in time for Halloween! In this episode, Mr. B discusses short reviews and recommendations of (lucky number) 13 horror films of 2026 and deeper reviews of the classic three-season series "The Munsters" and the iconic sequel: "Aliens". PLUS: Mr. B's pet peeves about Halloween and some suggestions for costumes you may need for that upcoming freaky holiday...
Trick or Treat? Either way, you'll be glad you stopped by Mr. B's house for Halloween!
Thank you: Teachers, Barry, and Oskar!
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Belly up to the table, friends, and join Mr. B as he discos down the floor to the recounted songs and stories of Barry Manilow, shuffles through several letters of thanks from students to teachers, takes a personal inventory of Step 10, and reviews the powerful film worth rewatching: Schindler's List. It's banquet of topics once again at Mr. B's Dinner Party!
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The Man, The Legend, The City Administrator: Tony Mikes
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Belly up to the table, friends! Mr. B is hosting Forest City City Administrator Tony Mikes for this dinner party. Find out what a City Administrator does, how he got involved with city government, family life, vision for the community and why the city doesn't remove snow from Mr. B's driveway. All this and more - on Mr. B's Dinner Party!
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Seat Up! Doubt Not the Fire!
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Belly up to the table once again, Friends! In this episode, Mr. B returns to the subject of Robin Williams - Mr. B's favorite film - "Mrs. Doubtfire" including favorite quotes from the film and a few other favorites from the Williams filmography he missed last time. Plus! More pet peeves from the wacky world of Mr. B that splatter incredibly close to home, and a spiritual journey discussion on the 10th Step in his program. Come for the mental morsels - stay for the fun!
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The 4th Season Premiere: It's Been an Odyssey!
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Belly up to the table, friends! Mr. B kicks off his fourth season at the Dinner Party and he's celebrating with a plethora of film and TV reviews including Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Part 1 of his reviews of Robin Williams films, Law & Order SVU of television and a spiritual journey covering the 9th Step in recovery. PLUS: poetry for educators as they head back to school.
Don't miss a morsel - enjoy the buffet!
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Mr. B Goes to Europe! (Then There's Bruce...)
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Belly up to the table, friends! Mr. B just returned from Europe and he brought slides! (Well, audio slides anyway....) Plus, more spiritual journey exploits, thoughts for the road and favorite quotes from movies at this feast- with Mr. B!
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Peevish Obsessions Crashing at the Borderline
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Belly up to the table, friends! Mr. B has a feast of morsels for the mind at this dinner party which include more pet peeves in particular order (but you can be sure airports and Wal-Mart is involved), reviews of the Netflix documentary "Crash" as well the hit horror film of 2026 (so far) "Obsession" and the first part of his review (and some would say obsession) with Madonna - "The Queen of Pop"! And of course, a spiritual journey that covers Step 9 of the OEA plan for recovery. If you are desperately seeking...
Ode to Summer...and Maude and Meryl and Prada
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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!
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Caribbean Sojourn: Mayday! Mayday! Mayday, Frida!
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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 and share with your friends!
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Quilts of Valor
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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
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Shed Letters from a Moonstruck Perfect Neighbor
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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 has decided to share with you and he returns to the wacky world of personal pet peeves - this time regarding relationships. And, he wraps up Step 4 in this episode's spiritual journey.
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The Graduate Caterpillar's Summer Dance Party
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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 thoughts on the classroom and the 70/30 rule, key months in the educational year and more all at the banquet table with Mr. B!
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Messages from Friends
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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.
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Middle Schoolers and Bette Davis Say The Darnedest Things!
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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!
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A Princess Cruise for a King!
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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 recovery journey, reviews all the films he watched at sea as well as his second part of the best films of 2025 and (because he enjoys...
From Roseanne to Elton: Spicy Reviews
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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.
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A Banquet of Predictions, Reviews, and Letters from Students
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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!
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From Winter With Love, Adieu Diane
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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!
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Close Friends Encounter Hope
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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!
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Unfinished Lists
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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. B's Dinner Party!
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Robert, George, Brittany and Friends At The Dinner Table
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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!
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It's A Christmas Dinner Party!
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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 Christmas and Happy New Year from M. B!
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Paul's Eyes Were Blue, Carrie's Blood Was Red: Mr. B's Powerlessness Nunsense Ahead
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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 episode of our favorite dinner host - Mr. B's Dinner Party!
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Shut not the door, Jane and Gilligan! It Makes Nunsense!
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Belly up to the table and enjoy a Thanksgiving banquet with Jane Fonda, the cast of Gilligan's Island and of course, Mr. B!
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La Di Da! An Ark Encounter!
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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!
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The Halloween Special 2025!
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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 horror film because he's pretty sure they are NOT good for the soul....) Speaking of which, (not WITCH!), don't miss Scott's Halloween episode spiritual journey...the good...
Don't Resent the Wrench
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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.....
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The Subject Was Roses, Pet Peeves and 80's Film Favorites
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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.
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The Sonny and Cher Whiplashed 80's Show
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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.
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Committed to Carol, The Birds, and Friends in Long Island
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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.
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Growing Up Without Growing Old
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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!
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One Day at a Time in a Bigger Boat
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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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Let Me Tell You About A Miracle, Bob.
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In this episode, Scott shares memes from his followers on over-eating, defines his top 25 songs from the 70s and reviews "What About Bob?" and he shares a miracle. Belly up to the table and enjoy the meal! (Maybe not quite like Bob...)
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Ray & Joan Beebe: Adopting a Life of Service
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Belly up to the table in this episode with Mr. B as he hosts local philanthropists Ray and Joan Beebe! Enjoy the conversational morsels for the mind over 56 years of marriage, life in a small town, Winnebago Industries, raising children foster children, and giving a hand up to young people from all walks of life as they better their journey.
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Saturday Night Mass Fever of Acceptance
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Belly up to the table, friends! On this episode, Mr. B shares his spiritual journey of self-acceptance, covers his pet peeves in the workplace, and reviews the Netflix horror series "Midnight Mass" and what some generations may consider a horror film of its own - disco - in the hit Travolta film "Saturday Night Fever!"
Bon appetit!
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Traveling 12 Years A Conclave Companion
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Welcome to the Dinner Party! In this episode taste the conversational morsels for the mind as Mr. B recounts his recent travels by ship, reviews four films he saw on the sea: Nosferatu, Conclave, 12 Years A Slave, and Companion. PLUS, observations on public versus private education, pet peeves of traveling, and a spiritual journey recommendation that includes knowing that your higher power will NOT abandon you!
Dig in!
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Hues of Hughes
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Join Mr. B for a potluck of conversational morsels for the mind as he reviews "The Breakfast Club" by John Hughes and poetry by Langston Hughes. Also in this episode he discusses his spiritual journey and the importance of self-esteem. Belly up to the table, friends!
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The Way We Were & A New Theme Song
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Belly up to the table for some conversational morsels for the mind with Mr. B as he discusses the significance of forgiving others and ourselves in order to move on; he reviews the film "The Way We Were" and the TV series "The New Adventures of Old Christine"; shares some pet peeves of parenting; and waxes poetic about changes in education over the years.
PLUS: The world premiere of the new Mr. B's Dinner Party theme song - stick around to the end to hear it!
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Welcome Back, The Departed
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Belly up to the dinner table and join in on a feast of morsels for the mind as Mr. B hosts once again a conversation ranging from binge eating disorders and their criteria, some of his favorite childhood memories as a student from elementary to high school, and reviews of Welcome Back, Kotter and The Departed.
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Life Is Like A Camera...Just Not A TV Camera
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Belly up to the table and enjoy this episode's conversational morsels for the mind with an homage to the teachers that inspired Scott to be a teacher himself, a multitude of friendly messages from fellow overeaters, a review of the 1976 film "NETWORK" and even a little poetry for dessert! Find out why "life is like a camera....just not a TV camera!"
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