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.
Episodes
274 episodes
Hey Jeff… How About Connie Francis?
This episode we talk once again about the late great Connie Francis who passed away last year on 7/16.2025 and still wonder why this pioneer is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. New material introduces some updates...Her breakt...
The Bear and Marshall Fields
"Yes, Chef!"In this episode, we delve into a captivating clip from Episode 4 Season 5 of The Bear, a critically acclaimed FX series that continues to redefine television drama. This special moment alludes to the legendary Marshall Field’...
Jeff Celebrates America
From patriotic anthems to social commentary, the word "America" has inspired songwriters across every genre. In this episode, we explore some of the most memorable songs that feature America, American or USA. We...
Remembering Chicago’s Walter Parazaider
This week Jeff is paying tribute to Walter Parazaider of the band Chicago who passed away.Chicago’s origins in 1967, rehearsing in a basement. They began building a sound centered around a horn section—an idea Parazaider pushed from the ...
Jeff is Feeling Groovy
This episode is all about music with the word groovy. Jeff curated a pretty "groovy" playlist for our amazing audience.Origin story: Groovy grows out of the idea of being “in the groove”—performing with flow, rhythm, and ...
Where Are Jeff’s Jeans?
This weeks episode Jeff talks about how his and Pam’s dad never wore jeans! So he decided to play some of his favorite songs that have jeans in them. From Conway Twitty to Janis Joplin.
Chicago Bears Indiana Wants Them
Chicago Bears moving to Indiana??????
Jeff Talks Baseball
Jeff talks about his baseball history and some amazing memories he shared playing sports with his family. Get ready for fun and stories.
Charly McClain #1 Again Happy Birthday Jeanne Crain
Today we celebrate Charly McClain having another #1 song Radio Heart on the Billboard Country Charts May 25th 1985. We also celebrate the birthday of Jeanne Crain one of my all time favorite actresses.
Celebrating Mary B on Mother’s Day
Welcome to our first episode! Jeff has an exciting story for everyone this fine Mother's Day. He will tell us all about his coffee maker, his first cup of coffee, a life adventure, and his mother!!!Let us raise our cups to the best wome...
Appreciating Neil Diamond and Barry Mann
This episode Jeff wants to discuss the New York Times 30 GREATEST LIVING AMERICAN SONGWRITERSMore than 250 music insiders and six New York Times criticsweighed in on who defines the new American songboo...
Welcome to Marie Fest!
This week is all about Jeff's adventures with Marie Osmond. Have a great week!!
Remembering Don Schlitz
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on legendary songwriter Don Schlitz—a master of narrative who helped shape the sound and soul of modern country music.Born in 1952, Schlitz became one of Nashville’s most respected songwriters, known...
Memphis
🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: We celebrate Songs About Memphis the town where Charly McClain was born into in 1956.This episode is a soulful journey through the streets of Memphis—a place where blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll collide. From Beale...
Happy Birthday Charly McClain!!!!!
🎧🎧 Celebrating 70 Years of Charly McClainToday, we’re celebrating a significant milestone birthday for one of country music’s most iconic voices—Charly McClain, who turns 70 on March 26.Born Charlotte Denise McClain in ...
Songs That Talk -Part 2
Some songs transcend mere singing; they engage in conversation as well. From dramatic monologues to playful spoken intros, artists have long employed spoken word to enhance storytelling, inject humor, or deliver emotional impact to their music....
Some Songs That Talk Part 1
Some songs transcend mere singing; they engage in conversation as well. From dramatic monologues to playful spoken intros, artists have long employed spoken word to enhance storytelling, inject humor, or deliver emotional impact to their music....
Jeff Beaver Interviews Jeff about Karen Carpenter
This week episode is a new different episode . Can you guess who's interviewing who?
Jeff and His Soul (Music)
This week Jeff is sharing his most beloved soul music and the artists who made them. 🔥 The Golden Era (1960s)The 1960s witnessed the explosive mainstream breakthrough of soul music, closely intertwined with the Civil Rights M...
Jeff Chooses Texas
This week Jeff is talking about Texas and songs that are about Texas. There are so many good songs so listen in and enjoy!!
Remembering Chuck Negron of 3 Dog Night
This week,we are paying tribute to the 3 Dog Night who gave us so much. Today we are honoring their commitment to rock and roll. Enjoy this episode as we look back on their legacy....This episode dives into the sunny harmonies, unexpecte...
The Day My Music Died A Tribute to Karen Carpenter Redux
This week is the anniversary of the passing of a great female legend and as a super fan Jeff needed to share this truly touching tribute. The audience can agree that Jeff has mentioned Karen a lot over the years. This episode will finally revea...