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Coffee Break With Mary B's 5th Son

Join us every Sunday morning for coffee and life stories. Life is all about family, friends, and adventures. Our host Jeff will regale us with how coffee played an important role in his life and how his coffee awareness colored his experiences with movies, music, and television. As we all know life revolves around coffee. He invites you to enjoy your Sunday morning coffee with him. As his mother Mary always said "The two things that will make a day go by better is, coffee and a smile". Follow us on Instagram @marybs5thson - Jeff regularly updates the posts to match what he talks about on the podcast, and email us at: marybs5son@gmail.com - so we can answer your question or respond to your suggestions.

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Episodes

Rachel, Rick Steves, Italy, and Elvis's Funeral - Part 2

Send us a text This week's episode is so very exciting! Its a revisit to an earlier episode last year all about Italy, Rick Steves and The Beatles! We will listen to some amazing globe trotting adventures and a lot of music and fun! The movie review is a fantastic film with Rachel Welsh Wild Party. No coffee review this week, but there is plenty of coffee talk to keep everyone happy. Plus, there is a bonus story about Elvis Presley. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great ...

Aug 21, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Michael Martin The Rainmaker

Send us a text This week Jeff will tell you how his best friend Michael Martin made it rain in the park. He shares his experience of talking with girls, being a street corner kid in the neighborhood. There will be so much music to hear and the stories they can tell. Finally, this episode is dedicated to some amazing musical we have lost recently. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YO...

Aug 14, 202219 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Drive In Rated R Movies

Send us a text This week talks R rated movie, why they would be R rated. He explores summer fun and childhood memories in this episode. It's the best. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH THOSE YOU LOVE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO CREA...

Aug 07, 202215 minSeason 2Ep. 65

How The Car Died and Jeff Almost Died Too

Send us a text This week Jeff speaks to summer time music. Today's episode has 3 great songs he shares stories about. Girls, cars, and how the car almost was lost to a street gang. The television review is 2 great episodes: Blackish and Rules of Engagement. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON ...

Jul 31, 202220 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Jeff talks about Beautiful Girls In The Summertime

Send us a text This week Jeff will divulge some amazing summer times stories about music. How he heard it and who he heard it with. Get ready to hear the tunes. He has a great movie and tv reviews that are awesome! This week is a going to be a great and exciting time!Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOL...

Jul 24, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 63

1971! Sooner Or Later

Send us a text This episode is chock full of fun musical memories. So many great hits to hear more about. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH THOSE YOU LOVE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO CREATE CONTENT FOR YOU TO ENJOY EVERY SUNDAY MORN...

Jul 10, 202219 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Casey Kasem Summer of 1970

Send us a text This week's episode Jeff will share music from the summer of 1970. He will share different songs that have meaning to him and the stories that shaped the songs. Caesy Kasem started the top 40 television show that year of 1970. He will share his memories of watching that show on television. This weeks coffee review is an online order from Instagram. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any d...

Jul 03, 202215 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Going To Calumet Park With Music In My Ears

Send us a text This week Jeff wills hare stories about a new pace he went to in high school. This place reminded him of the Wizard of Oz. He and his friends had all kind of adventures roaming around together. The week the coffee review is a hidden gem in Fox River Grove and the movie review is a Alfred Hitchcock short. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HE...

Jun 26, 202218 minSeason 2Ep. 60

The Good And The Bad - Happy Father's Day

Send us a text Happy Father's day to all of the father's out there. This week Jeff and his brother Red will share stories about their father. They share some really doozy antidotes. The movie this week is Queenpins. It's a film from 2021 and it reveals a story of a housewife and her family and an interesting scheme. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP ...

Jun 19, 202221 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Drinking In A Group And Playing Cards Never Mix

Send us a text This week Jeff will talk on his adventures in California as a Census Taker. He has a story about his brother John and baseball. The coffee review is the Whisk, ad the movie review is... listen. in to hear more exciting stories in this week episode. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW ...

Jun 12, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Bad Blood

Send us a text This week Jeff will share some personal stories all about some crazy times working at a local grocery store. He had some really strange interactions with his friends there. Consider this story a typical teen-age highjinks story till it wasn't. That all stopped when his family had to get involved to stop the madness. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEK...

Jun 05, 202218 minSeason 2Ep. 57

The Old Man Gave Advice and John Took The Big Swing

Send us a text This week Jeff will speak to the time he and a friend, watched his brother John take a big hit in a doozy of a moment during a good ole American baseball game. The old man helped him along with some sage advice. The movie review is all about 2 great films. This episode is dedicated to Ray Liotta. A great American actor. Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS ...

May 29, 202212 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Beav's Got Some Wheels!

Send us a text This week Jeff will share more roaring good times about cars, friends, and going to the dance. The film review is Casino. Casino was a 1995 film that was based on the non- fiction book by Nicholas Pileggi. The coffee review features Black Rifle coffee. It's a great listen. A special guest is on from Cameo. Guess who she is!! Don't forget to stay to the end of the episode to hear a great discussion with Jeff and the producer. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE ...

May 22, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 55

The Sunday Morning My Mom Needed A Favor. Car's and Booze Don't Mix.

Send us a text This episode is a doozy!!! This episode needs no introduction!! Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH THOSE YOU LOVE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO CREATE CONTENT FOR YOU TO ENJOY EVERY SUNDAY MORNING OR ANYTIME! -IF YOU WANT TO REACH OUT TO US WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! PLEASE EMAIL US AT: marybs5son@gmail.com...

May 15, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 54

It's Our 1 Anniversary - Mary B Bowls 3 Strikes And Chuck Is Out - Happy Mother's Day

Send us a text Just one short year ago, Jeff, had an idea for a story podcast, and thanks to you our audience, we are here to celebrate with you all on Mary B's 5th Son. This week is Mother's Day and happy salutations to all the mothers out there. Jeff will share several stories about his favorite lady, his mom, Mary B. There will not be a coffee review this week. but there is a whole bunch of tv and movie reviews and discussions. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEK...

May 08, 202220 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie

Send us a text This week Jeff will share his tale of helping out a friend in need. The aftermath of the end of the night went slightly awry. The coffee review is from 2 coffee shops in California, and the movie review is from a streaming service series called We Crashed. This series stars Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE...

May 01, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Vinyl Stories From Jeff's Vault of Music - Part 4

Send us a text This week Jeff will share personal stories from 1970. That year has been one of his favorite year for music. Enjoy this trip back to 1970 this week. The coffee review is another local favorite, Starbucks. There is a lot to unpack with this review. Don Jon is the movie review and it is a goodie. Make sure you listen to the discussion after the end credits from Mary B's 5th Son. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY R...

Apr 24, 202221 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Vinyl Stories From Jeff's Vault of Music - Part 3

Send us a text This week Jeff will have on a special guest who has been called an "encyclopedia of music". There will be much to discuss and debate, over everyone's thoughts about music. They will take everyone on a really deep dive into the music vault. The producer will do the coffee review and the movie review is on the tv show The Wonder Years. The Wonder Years was on television from 1988 to 1993. It now has a new new reboot series that everyone should check out. This television show is one ...

Apr 17, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Vinyl Stories From Jeff's Vault of Music - Part 2

Send us a text This week Jeff will do a tribute to his brother John; beside the deep cuts of music he will share stories from his personal vault/memory bank. The Beatles are the main topic so get ready for fun, fun, fun today! The coffee review is Grounds in Crystal Lake, IL. The movie review is The Hustler. A pool-hustle film sure to stimulate the senes. It was based on the 1959 novel by Walter Tevis. Make sure you listen to the discussion after the end credits from Mary B's 5th Son. Enjoy your...

Apr 10, 202223 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Vinyl Stories From Jeff's Vault of Music - Part 1

Send us a text This week Jeff shares a bunch of different music genres and records, that he has been influenced by over the years. He will explain why music is so important to him in his life. He will answer the important universal question: why do these different bands and the story of these songs have such meaning in his life. The coffee review is from Honey Cafe. A special guest will share her review of her unique experience there. The movie review is Ask The Dusk with Salma Hayek. The film i...

Apr 03, 202223 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Jeff Goes To The 1977 Oscar Ceremony, He Really Does!!

Send us a text This week Jeff will entertain us with his amazing story of the time he went to his first and only, Oscar event back in 1977. He will share the stars he saw and met. Get ready for the lights, glitz, and glamour of histories biggest night. The coffee review is a favorite place of his the friendly neighborhood Starbucks. The movie review is Charlie St. Cloud. A truly amazing supernatural film from 2010. It was based on the novel published by Ben Sherwood. Make sure you listen to the ...

Mar 27, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Baby You Can Drive My Car; Jeff Got A License

Send us a text Beep, Beep, ... Yeah. Enjoy this episodes fun and groove-tactic car stories from Jeff. He will share the good times trying to get his first drivers license and the time he got help from a DMV employee. It seems the DMV reputation isn't always bad. Make sure you listen to the discussion after the end credits for a special easter egg from Mary B's 5th Son. Enjoy your coffee today or any day with us. -IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND ...

Mar 20, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 46

A Hockey Stick Can Be Microphone And More Stories About My Twin Brothers

Send us a text This week Jeff will speak to his twin brother's birthday. He will share some incredible stories of how music played an important part of his family's bond. The coffee review is Joe's Donuts and the movie review is Clint Eastwoods film Play Misty For Me. Don't miss this fun, heartwarming, and rousing good time with plenty of music sprinkled in episode of Mary B's 5th Son. Enjoy that hot cup of joe with Jeff this week. -IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RAT...

Mar 13, 202215 minSeason 2Ep. 45

I Got Two Cassettes With A Friend's Five Finger Discount

Send us a text This week Jeff will lets us in a little secret from his childhood with some friends and a record store... Shhhhhhhhhh.. This week we have Rocky on the docket for the movie review. Rocky is one of Jeff's favorite films. The coffee review is regarding Around Cafe. A local favorite and a treasure to go have some delish coffee and so much more. -IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE SHAR...

Mar 06, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Beav and Red Talk Neighborhoods And Nicknames.

Send us a text This week Jeff talks about his old neighborhoods with his special guest Red- his brother. They discuss the crazy nicknames they had and the nicknames their friends had. Ever wonder how all the names happened well this week is the spilling of the beans... literally. The movie and coffee reviews are going to come in two's this week so get ready for an exciting episode of a way, way, back good-time with Coffee Break with Mary B's 5th Son. Be ready with your coffee drink and be ready ...

Feb 27, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Be The 15th Caller: Let’s Talk Radio Contests

Send us a text This week Jeff will talk about the radio contests of the past. His wins and losses. Then everything in between. The movie review this week is a Hallmark film located in Italy! Enjoy the stories Jeff shares this week. It is a wild ride! Enjoy your Sunday morning coffee or your coffee break anytime with Mary B's 5th son. -IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH TH...

Feb 20, 202221 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Liver! It Must Be Thursday - A History Of Food With Mary B

Send us a text This week episode is all about food and the meals Jeff and his family, shared growing up with Mary B. It will to be a yummy time. Jeff's brother Red is the special guest this week. The coffee review is a doozy and the movie review is Pulp Fiction. Enjoy your morning cup of Joe with Mary B's 5th son! -IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH THOSE YOU LOVE TO HELP...

Feb 13, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 41

This is AT&T Operator Services. How May I Help You Today?

Send us a text This week Jeff will share many funny stories about his time working at AT&T. Join him as he talks about what it was like being an operator, a union rep, and so much more. This weeks movie review is a TV show This Is Us. The coffee review is one not to be missed.

Feb 06, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Sound On... Rolling - Beaver And Red Talk The Ramova Theater - End Of Season 1

Send us a text This week Jeff and his brother Red talk about the Ramova theater of their childhood, some stories about Sunday dinner, Mary B, and the theater. We learn an update about a dog from last week. It's a wild ride! The movie review is a double feature Cobra Kai and The Last Picture Show, and the coffee review is little something special. Make sure to listen to this weeks Coffee Break With Mary B's 5th Son and enjoy your Sunday or any day! Thank you for listening to Season 1. Thank you t...

Jan 30, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 39

It's A Doggie Dog World - My History Of Man's Best Friend

Send us a text This week join Jeff as he retells his relationship with man's best friend. Why he became a dog walker and why everyone can appreciate animals. This weeks coffee review is a new location in an old favorite and the movie review is a Hallmark movie that may have you scratching your head. Enjoy this weeks - the 38th episode and almost the season finale of Coffee Break With Mary B's 5th Son. As Mary B would always say coffee and smile... put those two together and you'll have a great d...

Jan 23, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 38
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