Bessa's Story

By Kristen Hendrickson

Hear stories from my grandmother, Bessa. Bessa shares about her childhood in Norway and what happened during World War II, in her own home and yard. She shared funny stories about her first jobs, and ... more

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How many episodes does Bessa's Story have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

Bessa's Story episodes:

April 28, 2023Bessa's Story: Behind the Scenes
Bessa's Story podcast creator Kristen and sound engineer Kalyn sit together for a conversation about making this podcast. Here's what they discuss:

Why Bessa’s Story was created (1 min-2:27)

Editing challenges & sharing personal details (2:28-8:51)

Working with less-than-perfect audio (8:52-12:39)

Podcasting skills & how transcripts can help (12:40-15:31)

Efficiency & time management (15:32-23:53

Lessons from Bessa’s life (23:53-31:27)

Hearing Bessa’s voice again (31:27-33:37)

Favorite episodes (33:37-36:51)

Collaborating (36:52-41:28)

Staying motivated to complete a project (41:28-45:16)

Music Credits

Won’t You Stay (Instrumental Version) - The Eastern Plain / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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46min
March 30, 2023 Episode 23: Finale - Life at 80
Irene reflects on her life and shares what her daily routine looked like at the age of 80. *Music Credits* Gabriel Lewis / Morning Rains / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Luchs / Now It’s Over. Now I’m Awake / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Francis Wells / As a Gift / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Bireli Snow / Heart Matters / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Emanuel Wilde / Rejoice/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Isabelle Walton / A Log on the Fire/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Megan Wofford / Night Skies/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Kalyn Pedde / Kjerringa Med Staven / courtesy of artist
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26min
March 23, 2023 Episode 22: Goodbye, Joe
Irene remembers moments soon before and after Joe's unexpected death.

* Music Credits *

Bireli Snow / Heart Matters / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Christian Anderson / Waltz for My Grandfather / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Francis Wells / Give My Love Back / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

CLNGR / Some Time / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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8min
March 16, 2023 Episode 21: A Big Move
Irene and Joe move away from New York, and build a new home in North Carolina.

* Music Credits *

Gavin Luke / Prairie Song / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Frank Jonsson / Things That Matter / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Dez Moran / Say It Without Words / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Christian Andersen / Lost in Reminiscence / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Eric Feinberg / Sing With Me / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Emanuel Wilde / Golden Touch / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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8min
March 09, 2023 Episode 20: Grieving
Irene grieves the loss of her daughter Inger.

*Music Credits*

Damon Greene / Dreams of a Life

JOYSPRING / Take Heart

Magnus Ringblom / The Remains of Hope

Victor Lindberg / Showed Me How to Heal
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19min
March 02, 2023 Episode 19: Magnotti's
The story of when Irene and Joe bought Magnotti's restaurant on Staten Island and turned it into a thriving business.

*Music Credits*

Sunfish Grove / Common Walls / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Rippled Stone / Mind Over Matter / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

OTE / Sea Lion / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Trabant 33 / Heart of Sicily / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

More Than Family / Feels Like Yesterday / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Roots and Recognition / The Limelight / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Peter Sandberg / Synesthesia / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Trabant 33 / Al Fresco / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Silver Maple / Blissful Awakening / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Mindme / Love a Little Harder / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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13min
February 23, 2023 Episode 18: A Special Hairdo
Irene’s special hairdo attracts the attention of a queen; and a hint of what’s to come next for Irene. ~ Visit bessastory.com to see a picture of Irene's hair ~

*Music Credits*

LUCHS / Red Gold Yesterday / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Arthur Benson / Figured Out / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Gavin Luke / Affinity / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Trabant 33 / No Lack of Refinement / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Trabant 33 / Mein Altes Auto / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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7min
February 16, 2023 Episode 17: Partners
Irene meets Joe; she becomes a US citizen; Irene has new work experiences with Joe.

*Music Credits*

Dez Moran / Sunken Curse / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Dez Moran / August Events / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Gavin Luke / Fugacious / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Dez Moran / Leotard Haul / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Roy Williams / One Ride / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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8min
February 09, 2023 Episode 16: Tough Times
Tough times for Irene and Torfinn in their marriage. * Music Credits *

Peter Crosby / Heart of Creation

Silver Maple / After the Rain

Silver Maple / Where there used be trees

Northside / Cambridge Avenue

Northside / Second Wind
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6min
February 02, 2023 Episode 15: Going Places
Irenes decides to learn how to drive, and she begins selling Stanley Home Products

*Music Credits*

Mike Franklyn / A Sunny Stroll / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Airae / To Clarity / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Eric Feinberg / Never Too Long / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Airae /Little Notions / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Mike Franklyn/ Summer in the Sixties / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Candelion / Silent Way / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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12min

FAQs about Bessa's Story:

How many episodes does Bessa's Story have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.