Hello! Bessa’s Story is a podcast that shares the incredible story of my grandmother’s life. My grandmother was known to me – and many others – as Bessa. Many years ago, Bessa told me her life story, and we recorded our conversations.
I’m excited to finally share her story with you.
How to listen: You can listen on iTunes or on Google Podcasts!
Latest Episode – Bessa’s Story: Behind the Scenes
April 27, 2023
Bessa’s Story podcast creator Kristen and sound engineer Kalyn sit together for a conversation about making this podcast.
Previous Episodes
- Introduction Episode
- Episode One – Invasion
- Episode Two – Co-existence
- Episode Three – The Turnip
- Episode Four – The British Torpedo
- Episode Five – Sweet
- Episode Six – Freedom
- Episode Seven – The Best Fiskegrateng (Fish Au Gratin)
- Episode Eight – Not the Stork
- Episode Nine – Cozy Winter Memories
- Episode 10 – On the Ship to America
- Episode 11 – The Chewing Gum Factory
- Episode 12 – Wedding Bells
- Episode 13 – The Great Crab Escape
- Episode 14 – Childbirth in the 1950’s
- Episode 15 – Going Places
- Episode 16 – Tough Times
- Episode 17 – Partners
- Episode 18 – A Special Hairdo
- Episode 19 – Magnotti’s
- Episode 20 – Grieving
- Episode 21 – A Big Move
- Episode 22 – Goodbye, Joe
- Episode 23 – Finale – Life at 80