Beyond the Big Screen
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Beyond the Big Screen

Steve Guerra
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!
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Beyond the Hunt: Unveiling the Art of Manhunter (1986)
March 28, 2024 - 84 min
Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/DKZKsRPMH8PToday we join Mustache Chris and Frank to talk about the 1986 film Manhunter. They highlight its status as an underappreciated cult classic and being the first movie featuring Hannibal Lecter. They discuss the general lack of awareness about the film, delve into it’s the amazing cinematography and directing, and the notable cast. Is Manhunter too 80’s or just 80s enough?You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comParthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Begin Transcript:
Coming Soon - Guerrilla Tactics
March 25, 2024 - 3 min
Coming Soon on Beyond the Big Screen!You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comParthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
True Detective Bonus: Behind the Case
March 23, 2024 - 27 min
Today we have a bonus episode on Season 1 of the HBO crime drama True Detective. In this episode, Mustache Chris and Frank take some deep dives into interesting facts about Season 1 of the tv series True Detective. You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.com Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
True Detective Season 1 Finale: Exploring the Depths with Darryl Cooper
March 21, 2024 - 88 min
Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/xhb3Pq3xnzoThe end is nigh! Join us for the riveting conclusion of our True Detective Season 1 deep dive with special guest Darryl Cooper from the Martyr Made Podcast. Episode 8 breakdown incoming and you won’t want to miss a second! #TrueDetective #PodcastDiscussion #MartyrMade #CrimeDramaTo learn more about Darryl Cooper and the Martyr Made Podcast:https://www.martyrmade.com/You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comParthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Begin Transcript:
Darryl Cooper on Despair and Nihilism
March 18, 2024 - 3 min
Coming Soon on Beyond the Big Screen! You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comParthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Erin Go Bragh and the San Patricio Battalion
March 17, 2024 - 54 min
Today, Steve is joined by frequent guest Jacob Herr to talk about the history, background and context of a group of most Irish, but also other nationality Catholics who deserted the United States Army the Army of Mexico right before and during the Mexican American War. This unit, called the San Patricio Battalion fought bravely during many of the pivotal battles of the war. Learn their fate after this controversial conflict. Enjoy this incredible story on St. Patrick’s Day or any other day of the year!Learn More About our Guest:Jacob Herr, actor and historianhttps://vocal.media/authors/jacob-herrYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:www.atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Click here to support Beyond the Big Screen! https://www.subscribestar.com/beyondthebigscreenhttps://www.patreon.com/beyondthebigscreen Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacy Parthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.com On Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypage https://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/Image Credits:By http://www.cinemotions.net/data/films/0315/39/1/affiche-One-Man-s-Hero-1999-1.jpg, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22125033 Begin Transcript:
One Man’s Hero is Another Man’s Traitor
March 16, 2024 - 38 min
Today, Steve and Jacob Herr try to find something to like about the 1999 film, One Man’s Hero. This film tries to tell the story of the San Patricio Battalion. Does it succeed or is it a nightmare of history in film? Learn More About our Guest: Jacob Herr, actor and historianhttps://www.trendyhistory.org/listing/erin-go-bragh-batallon-de-sa?product=2You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:www.atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick here to support Beyond the Big Screen!https://www.subscribestar.com/beyondthebigscreenhttps://www.patreon.com/beyondthebigscreenClick to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyParthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypage https://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/Image Credits:By http://www.cinemotions.net/data/films/0315/39/1/affiche-One-Man-s-Hero-1999-1.jpg, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22125033 Begin Transcript:
The Beginning of a Dark Ending : Unpacking True Detective Season 1 Episode 8
March 14, 2024 - 81 min
Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/msjOz9bS33CDive into the dark depths of True Detective Season 1 with our special guest Darryl Cooper from the Martyr Made Podcast! In Part 1 of our two-part discussion, we dissect Episode 8, unraveling its enigmatic layers. Don't miss out on this gripping exploration! #TrueDetective #Podcast #MartyrMade #TVSeries #DiscussionTo learn more about Darryl Cooper and the Martyr Made Podcast: https://www.martyrmade.com/You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.com www.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.com On Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Begin Transcript:
Coming Soon - A Beautiful Defense Mechanism
March 11, 2024 - 3 min
Coming Soon on Beyond the Big Screen!You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comParthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Shades of Past and Thrilling Twists: Unpacking True Detective Season 1 Episodes 6 & 7
March 7, 2024 - 112 min
Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/VSZ8LMhZqtvDive into the darkness with us as we dissect episodes 6 and 7 of True Detective Season 1! From unraveling mysteries to confronting demons, it's a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Tensions rise as Rust and Marty inch closer to the truth, while episode 7 delves deeper into the murky pasts of our protagonists, revealing shocking revelations. Don't miss Mustache Chris and Frank’s breakdown of the mind-bending plot twists, intense character dynamics, and the chilling atmosphere that makes True Detective a gripping masterpiece. #TrueDetective #Podcast #CrimeDrama #Recap #HBO #Season1You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comParthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Begin Transcript:
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Meet Your Host
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.
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