A nostalgic blend of tradition, coffee, food, and film.
In this cozy, heartfelt episode of Reel Beans, host Ben Schneider brews up a nostalgic blend of tradition, taste, and storytelling. From sipping his first cup of coffee with his grandmother to exploring the global warmth behind Enoteca Mariaās real-life kitchen of nonnas, Ben reflects on the rituals that connect usācoffee, food, and film. Centered around the 2025 movie Nonnas, starring Susan Sarandon, Brenda Vaccaro, Lorraine Bracco, and Talia Shire, this episode celebrates the overlooked power of older actresses and the healing energy of shared meals and memories. Featuring Intelligentsiaās House Blend and a rich history of third-wave coffee, this episode is both a tribute and a comfort.
ā±ļø Runtime: 9:58
ā° Timestamps
- 0:00 ā Teaser
- 0:37 ā Opening
- 1:11 ā The Coffee (Intelligentsia House Blend)
- 5:48 ā The Film (Nonnas, 2025)
- 8:25 ā Personal Reflections
- 9:28 ā Next Episode Teaser & Thank You Message
Intelligentsia House Blend
- A balanced, smooth roast from one of the pioneers of the third-wave coffee movement
- Learn more / purchase: intelligentsia.com
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Bon AppƩtit: "How Intelligentsia Became a Coffee Pioneer"
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ShipperHQ Blog: "Intelligentsia's Direct Trade Model"
Recommended Drip Brewers:
- Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker (Budget-Friendly)
- Bonavita Connoisseur One-Touch (Mid-Range)
- Technivorm Moccamaster (High-End)
- Benās brewer: Aiden Precision Coffee Maker
Enoteca Maria ā Staten Island, NY
- A restaurant powered by nonnas from around the world
- Learn more: enotecamaria.com
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New York Times: "At This Staten Island Restaurant, Italian Grandmothers Do the Cooking"
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The Guardian: "Meet the Nonnas Who Run a New York Restaurant"
Nonnas (2025) ā Directed by Stephen Chbosky
- Starring Susan Sarandon, Brenda Vaccaro, Lorraine Bracco, and Talia Shire
- IMDb: Nonnas (2025)
- Streaming availability: Coming Soon to major platforms (check JustWatch)
- Based on the real-life restaurant Enoteca Maria
- Opening Theme & Background Music:
- āCoffee Jazz Podcastā ā Music by Denis Pavlov via Pixabay
- āLuna Parkā ā Music by Julius H. via Pixabay
- āAfter Hours Seranadeā ā Music by NiKneT_Art via Pixabay
šØ Images
Film stills Ā© Netflix, used under Fair Use for commentary and educational purposes
Some images featured in this episode were created with the assistance of ChatGPTās image generation tools.
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