My Movie Story

My Movie Story

"My Movie Story" is the podcast for movie lovers. Hosted by Brian McAleer, the show features everyday people sharing their personal stories behind three special movies; their all-time favourite, the film that changed their perspective on life or the world, and the movie they think Everyone MUST see in their lifetime. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mymoviestory

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August 13, 2024 33 mins

Hi Friends. As a special episode to wrap up Season 2 of My Movie Story, I'm sharing with you the stories behind my 3 films; My #1 All-Time Favourite Movie, The Film that Changed My Perspective on Myself and The Film I think Everyone MUST See. I've been wanting to make this episode for a while, so I'm very pleased to be sharing my special films with you. One is a classic thriller from a master director, the other about an oddball ch...

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Say hello to our next guest, Don Gleason. Don is a Leadership Consultant and President of Achieve New Heights. He’s all about helping people find the career that energizes them and a life that fulfils them. After 42 years in military and corporate leadership positions, Don helps others find their passion in life, as many know the destination but not the path. Don’s three films share a common theme, and tend to focus on characters w...

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Please welcome our next guest to the podcast, Katie Koelliker. A native of Utah, Katie is a supermom of 5, and hosts her own soccer themed podcast, “Kick it with Katie”, which is all about interviewing people who live the soccer life, on the field or off. Check it out via the links below. Katie also loves talking movies, especially the type that keep you entertained from start to finish. She shares her connections to three vastly d...

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Welcome our next guest to My Movie Story, Nisha Harichandran. Nisha is a JOY Coach and a business story teller. Formerly from the world of law, Nisha now helps others to feel comfortable with themselves as they explore their growth. Nisha speaks about movies in a very deep, insightful way, sharing wisdom, advice and leadership as themes in the films she discusses. From a film about a person just trying to find their place in the w...

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Say Hi to our next guest, PT Russell; an artist and writer. Originally from the Bahamas, she now lives in Ontario, Canada. Through her creativity, she uses her art to externalise imagery and anecdotes from within. As a writer, she writes fiction and non-fiction pieces. PT is also host of the Journaling with PT Podcast. A self-confessed life-long cinephile, PT can talk movies for hours. She brings great insights, facts and unique pe...

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Welcome our next guest, Rob Mabry to My Movie Story. Rob is an accomplished filmmaker from Austin, Texas. He recently premiered his feature film, the horror-comedy “The Legend of El Chupacabra”, and you’ll find out all about it in this episode. Being a movie fan and movie maker goes back a long way for Rob, and each film he’s seen has inspired the writer and director he became. In this episode, he shares his stories behind three fi...

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Say Hi to our next guest, Janna Willoughby-Lohr. Janna is an artist, poet, musician and entrepreneur from Buffalo, NY. Her company, Papercraft Miracles, specializes in handcrafted paper art that brings meaning to people's lives. She is the host of Reach the Stars Podcast, which features inspiring stories of persistence, passion and purpose. Janna’s 3 films follow a theme of friendship; from a generation-defining 90’s comedy that is...

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Welcome our next guest to My Movie Story. Emad Aldajani is a clarity coach, serving overwhelmed and confused start-up entrepreneurs get off to a great start. He has a wealth of life experience and wisdom, which you’ll hear all about in this episode. Emad’s three films are very diverse, including an action comedy about to completely different characters who have to work together, a brilliant doctor who loses his identity but finds a...

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Say Hi to our next guest, Soph Stafford. Soph is an Energy Alchemist and Soul Realignment practitioner, pop culture tragic, and vintage country music fan who has manifested the heck out of cool life experiences. She has travelled the world, met celebrities, and has a shameless crush on Tom Selleck. Her 3 films share a common theme, and delve into a life do-over of sorts, the importance of friendship, and having your life instantly ...

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Bob is from Virginia in the US, and he’s a motivational speaker, a seasoned life coach and a real estate expert. But he’s more than that too… he’s all about helping others overcome obstacles, bounce back and create real change in their lives. After overcoming two heart attacks, he emerged stronger than ever. He likes to teach his life lessons to others, which involve persistence and taking charge of one’s own life. Bob’s three movi...

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Welcome Charles Banks to My Movie Story; family man, business owner and movie lover. Charles has been married to his wife Paula for 24 years, and they have two sons, Elijah and Zion. Charles’s business – Eion Beard Care – is all about giving men the tools to rock their beards. When he’s not hustling with the business, you’ll find Charles glued to the screen, soaking up all sorts of movies. Charles loves his three films with passion...

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Say Hi to our next guest, Todd Geist. Todd has made a career out of travel and is on his 21st year as a Travel Director crossing the USA and Canada, as well as having set foot in 74 other countries!. He is especially into sci-fi, fantasy, and historical fiction across all medias, and his 3 films come under those genres. Check out Todd’s connections to the film that planted the see for his love of world history and travel, a film th...

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Alexandra Walker is a life coach, author and musician. Through her business Damsel Not in Distress, and her book “Reclaiming Christmas”, her mission it to help as many people as possible to transform their lives. Alexandra’s 3 films are as mixed as they come; from a character who wants to shut out the world, a character who uncovers a deep, dark secret, and another character who just wants to control their life better. Those films ...

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Paul is an award-winning actor, screenwriter, & filmmaker. He is the father of actors Everly and Noah Carganilla. Paul has written, produced, directed, and acted in many web, film, live on-stage and live-streamed creative ventures. He also hosts his own weekly entertainment variety podcast, COVEpod. Paul’s 3 films include a rewatchable favourite, the small, low-budget flick that inspired him to become a filmmaker, and one big, ...

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Meet our next guest, Julie DeLucca-Collins. Julie is a highly sought-after TEDx speaker, business coach, and award-winning author dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and leaders to build and grow successful businesses. With a passion for helping women establish and expand their brands, Julie has become a trusted advisor for many women. Julie loves to draw the examples of life from movies, and her three films all have something to...

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Welcome to Season 2 and for our first episode of the year, meet Jeremy Bryant; he’s a podcasting aficionado, starring in no less than 4 podcasts that cover everything from music to the paranormal. Jeremy loves a good conversation about movies, where he can share his opinions and recommend to you, what he thinks are the best movies. His movies couldn’t be more different from each other. Check out what he has to say about his three f...

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March 23, 2024 5 mins

We take a look back on our 1st season of the podcast; the highlights, achievements and stories. Then, get a preview of the upcoming Season 2 (launching March 25th), and discover a free giveaway you can get your hands on.

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December 23, 2023 47 mins

In our first Christmas Edition of My Movie Story, we interview 2 movie-lovers on their all-time favourite Christmas Movies; "Die Hard" and "Love Actually."

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Say Hello to Wayne Gregoire. He lives in New Hampshire in the USA and movies have been a way of life for him as long as he can remember. His mom owned a video store in the late 80s before Blockbuster came out, and through that he has watched hundreds, if not thousands of movies, and he loves all of them. His taste in movies is diverse and specially chosen, from a comedy about the wisdom of age, a fan-favourite baseball flick, and t...

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Welcome Carmen Leal to My Movie Story. Carmen is a storyteller and the author of multiple books, articles, devotionals, and human-interest stories. She is the author of eleven books including I Chose You, Imperfectly Perfect Rescue Dogs and Their Humans. Her films reflect the times she’s lived in, remind us to stop existing and start living, and the power of a true underdog story. Featured films include; “Last Holiday, Mr. Holland’...

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