The Quaintrelle Podcast

E104 - Maureen Deering Davis: Reducing Stress & Finding Gratitude

Maureen Deering Davis is a Yoga Therapist and Teacher of 25+ years and Life Coach.

Get in touch with Maureen: https://makarayogashala.com/?fbclid=IwAR0C_Vn9iM-SZVr6cAsFzwwJB_savgYiKKixEPAzBcU0khOk6DKs6J1RQ-o

E101 - Brooke Applegate: Whimsy Maker

Brooke Applegate holds a degree in anthropology. She is Director of Education at the Los Angeles Arboretum, urban tour guide, world traveler, professional Whimsy Maker, and deep thinking Joy Seeker. She is also one of my dearest friends.

Los Angeles Arboretum - https://www.arboretum.org/

E99 - Walter McKinley Lewis - An Amazing Life

Walter McKinley Lewis is a Retired Coast Guard Hospital Corpsman Senior Chief Petty Officer. Here his story of escaping the segregated south to becoming platoon leader at Boot Camp and continuing to follow his passion in the Coast Guard, where he was a helicopter SARs medic and “Doc” on the ice cutter, Glacier which travelled to Antarctica three times while stopping at  some of the world’s most amazing ports. There were sports, too: football on the ice at zero degrees, softball in New Zealand, and a thrilling basketball game in Fiji that you have to hear to believe! Walter ranked out in the Coast Guard, retiring after 28 years of service, but his adventures and insatiable zest for life continue.

Please be aware that it carries a warning for historical recounting of a tragedy in Vietnam, in which Walter opens up about a friend’s death. It is hard to listen to and may be triggering to some, so please be aware of this subject matter.

SHOW NOTES:

Bunkie, LA | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunkie,_Louisiana

Cottonport, LA | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cottonport,_Louisiana

Ho Chi Minh Trail | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_Chi_Minh_trail

Drake's Passage | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_Passage

Admiral Richard E. Byrd - Self-Isolated at the End of the World | NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/science/antarctica-byrd-distancing-expedition.html

Timeline Robert Scott's Expedition | American Museum of Natural History - https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/race-to-the-end-of-the-earth/scott/timeline

McMurdo Station | NSF - https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/support/mcmurdo.jsp

Race to the South Pole: Scott and Amumundsen | Royal Greenwich Museum - https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/race-south-pole-scott-amundsen

Amundsen Becomes First to Reach South Pole, December 14, 1911 | ScientificAmerica - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/south-pole-discovered-december-14-1911/

George Washington Gibbs, Jr. Defied Danger and Racism to Become the First African-American to Visit Antarctica | Smithsonian Magazine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/george-washington-gibbs-jr-defied-danger-and-racism-become-first-african-american-visit-antarctica-180971568/

MOVIES & SHOWS THAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Twelve Years A Slave - Official Trailer - Searchlight Pictures | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z02Ie8wKKRg

Bonanza (Ben Cartwright) - Death On Sun Mountain  - Grjngo-Western Series | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwIraTNNZfk

The Help (2011) Movie Trailer (HD) - Movieclips Trailers | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOTkNsxhECY

Deadliest Catch Official Trailer - Original Productions | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BnWa7bHOLI

 

 

E97 - Madison Silva: The Challenges of AI

Madison Silva is an artist, deep thinker and incredibly genuine with a fantastic sense of humor. She returns to talk about the challenges of AI and its effects on creatives.

In the process, we talk about insects, travel and much more.

Sensitivity warnings: stalker and my grandmother terrorizing me as a child. Listener discretion advised.

SELECTED LINKS:

The Diving Bell and the Underwater Spider | New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/14/science/14obspider.html

"Exploding" Ant Ruptures Its Own Body to Defend It's Nest | Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/exploding-ant-ruptures-its-own-body-defend-its-nest-180968857/

Farmer Ants and Their Aphid Herds | McGill: https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know/farmer-ants-and-their-aphid-herds

Historical Site: Pioneer Monument | Business Truckee: https://business.truckee.com/list/member/historical-site-pioneer-monument-5756

Earth's Mightiest Show: How the Final Battle Scene in 'Avengers: Endgame' Was Assembled | Marvel: https://www.marvel.com/articles/digital-series/earth-s-mightiest-show-how-the-final-battle-scene-in-avengers-endgame-was-assembled

Dunn v. Parker | CaseText: https://casetext.com/case/dunn-v-parker-11

Who Is Shudu? AI Model Is Reigniting Debate Around Technology, Beauty and Race | Today: https://www.today.com/news/shudu-ai-model-rcna60982

Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon | Austin Kleon: https://austinkleon.com/steal/

Scientists Determine Four Personality Types Based On New Data | Association of American Universities: https://www.aau.edu/research-scholarship/featured-research-topics/scientists-determine-four-personality-types-based-new

Your Doppleganger Is Out There and You Probably Share DNA with Them | New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/science/doppelgangers-twins-dna.html

Twelve L.A. County Cities Sue to Postpone New Zero Bail Policy | Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-02/twelve-los-angeles-county-cities-file-lawsuit-to-postpone-new-zero-bail-policy-that-just-went-into-effect

Viktor Frankl | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Frankl

Def Con Hacking Conference | Def Con: https://defcon.org/

 

All opinions expressed by the guest/s are solely those of the guest/s and are not to be construed in any way to reflect the opinion of The Quaintrelle Podcast or its host.

E95 - The Whole Shebang: Luis Guerra - Music Through MS

Luis Guerra is music composer, music arranger and music producer. He is an award-winning podcast composer and his music has been heard by millions of listeners in various movies, including, "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot", "18 1/2" and much more. In this first of a two part episode, listen to how intentional focus and discipline... and meditation has helped him overcome challenges, including MS to help him compose award winning music.

 

SHOWNOTES:

Luis Guerra Music - https://www.luisguerramusic.com/

Luis Guerra Terremoto Music - https://luisguerra-terremoto.disco.ac/lib/7084

Luis Guerra | Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Q4MbUxNPS86bn80rLIF90

Luis Guerra | IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7940203/

Luis Guerra | Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/luisguerramusic/

Luis Guerra | Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/luis.guerra.5059

Luis Guerra | Twitter - https://twitter.com/LuisGuerraMusic

LUIS GUERRA PROJECTS:

18 1/2 | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7325622/

The Making of "Brasilia Bella" - Original Song from 18 1/2 Soundtrack - Dan Mirvish | Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrJOVtMjeOU

Far More | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12661314/

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553442/

Bernard & Huey | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4654016/

Revisionist History Podcast: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history

Freakonomics: https://freakonomics.com/about/

Stalker: https://www.stalker.com.au/about

No Stupid Question: https://freakonomics.com/series/nsq/

MENTIONS:

Stop Chasing Purpose & Focus on Wellness: Chloe Hakim-Moore - TEDx  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKQLBiylsn8

John Williams - https://www.johnwilliams.org/

Black Eyed Peas - https://www.blackeyedpeas.com/

Patty Griffin: https://www.pattygriffin.com/

Peter Buck: https://www.bucksvibe.com/

Money Mark | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneymark/?hl=en

Alejandro Escovedo: https://www.alejandroescovedo.com/

Glover Gill | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063184842512&sk=about

Mose Allison: http://moseallison.com/

Kevin Hays: https://www.kevinhays.com/

Rahim Alhaj: https://www.rahimalhaj.com/

Julia Barton: https://juliabarton.com/page/3

Jacob Weisberg: https://www.pushkin.fm/hosts/jacob-weisberg

Selma Blair: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004757/

Christina Applegate: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000775/

Dr. Maya Shankar: https://mayashankar.com/bio

 

All opinions expressed by the guest/s are solely those of the guest/s and are not to be construed in any way to reflect the opinion of The Quaintrelle Podcast or its host.

E93- Madison Silva - The Creative Process

Madison Silva is an artist. Her projects include: Crumbs and Dark Country: The Series. In this episode we discuss the creative art process, and overcoming depression, finding what you want and being intentional in living a better life.

*This episode discusses suicide. Listener discretion advised.

 

Madison Silva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmadillustrations/

Smashed Potato Kids on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashedpotatokids

                                    on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmashedPotatoKids

Jessey James Nelson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjesseyjames

Kyle Siemens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylekonradsiemens

AI Artist| IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22392850/

Crumbs Official Trailer - Smashed Potato Kids | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m_OjPVyLrg

 

Dark Country: The Series on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkcountry_theseries/

Tethys Maiden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tethys.maiden/

Matsumoto Art: https://www.matsumotoart.com/

Jorge Jimenez Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorge_jimenez_art/

Rob Liefeld Creations: https://robliefeldcreations.com/

Line of Action: https://line-of-action.com/

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/outliers/9780316017930/

Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/

Red Dead Redemption 2: https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2/restricted-content/agegate/form?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rockstargames.com%2Freddeadredemption2%2F&options=&locale=en_us

E68- Luis Guerra: Composing with Intention | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3cpijenTNE

E69- Luis Guerra: Intention, Creativity & MS | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUDGbdkwuoQ

Luis Guerra Music: https://www.luisguerramusic.com/

 

If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away. Call 911 for emergency services or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 

 

All opinions expressed by the guest/s are solely those of the guest/s and are not to be construed in any way to reflect the opinion of The Quaintrelle Podcast or its host.

E92 - Michelle Buchanan Hernandez - Beautiful Stones

I catch up with lifelong friend Michelle Buchanan Hernandez to learn about the fascinating world of limestone and building beautiful structures, one stone tile at a time!

 

SHOW NOTES:

lmpression: https://www.limestone.com/

          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limestoneimpression/

          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LimestoneImpression

Kupiec Architects: https://www.kupiecarchitects.com/sbma

 

The Fitzgerald Museum: https://www.thefitzgeraldmuseum.org/

 

All opinions expressed by the guest/s are solely those of the guest/s and are not to be construed in any way to reflect the opinion of The Quaintrelle Podcast or its host.

E89 - Evan Papdakis: Zuzu’s Petals

Join me and Licensed Clinical Social Worker turned restauranteur, Evan Papadakis as he tells his story of how surviving a catastrophic car crash allowed him to pursue his dream and make a wonderful life!

Note: This episode discusses a serious car accident and its aftermath. Listener discretion advised.

SHOW NOTES

Zuzu's Petals Eatery: https://www.zpeatery.com/

                                https://www.instagram.com/zuzuspetalseatery/

 

SELECTED LINKS:

It's A Wonderful Life | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038650/

It's A Wonderful Life Official Trailer - Paramount Movies | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLR3gZrU2Xo

Clear Recovery Center: https://clearrecoverycenter.com/

Freedom4U: https://www.freedomcommunity.com/

 

 

All opinions expressed by the guest/s are solely those of the guest/s and are not to be construed in any way to reflect the opinion of The Quaintrelle Podcast or its host.

 

E88 - Katie Godfrey: Emergency Care with Heart

In this episode, I talk with paramedic, Katie Godfrey, NREMT-P about her journey to becoming a paramedic. In the process our conversation hits on multiple subjects including the perception of women in tough jobs, choosing a profession that fits her life and family goals, setting down roots, and of course, a passion for community and her profession. Note to the squeamish, we do touch very briefly on subjects that can be uncomfortable, but this episode is inspiring and provides a lot of food for thought!

 

 

 

All opinions expressed by the guest/s are solely those of the guest/s and are not to be construed in any way to reflect the opinion of The Quaintrelle Podcast or its host.

E87 - Silvia Askenazi - Tango: A Heart to Heart Connection

Listen to Silvia Askenazi, owner and Argentine dance instructor at Tango San Pedro, located inside of Grand Street Arts. Silvia was born in Argentina with Tango in her DNA. She has over 20 years experience and in this episode, she provides a primer of Tango and it's history, as well as some insight into her many other talents and hats that she wears!

 

SHOW NOTES:

Silvia Askenazi at Tango San Pedro: https://www.tangosanpedro.com/

                        at Grand Street Arts: https://www.grandstreetarts.com/

                        on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangosanpedro/

                        on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/tango.sanpedro/

 

SELECTED LINKS:

Explaining Finnish Love of Tango | The Economist: https://www.economist.com/prospero/2017/10/11/explaining-the-finnish-love-of-tango

A Tango with Alzheimer's | Palo Alto Online: https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2019/06/07/a-tango-with-alzheimers

Dance Like Nobody's Watching, Science Says It's Good For You | Goodnet: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/dance-like-nobodys-watching-science-says-its-good-for-you

Collage: A Place for Arts and Culture: https://www.collageartculture.org/our-staff

 

SONG USED AT END:

Carlos Gardel - Flor de Fango (1918, Buenos Aires). Lyrics: Pascual Contursi. Music: Augusto Gentile. Guardia Vieja Tangos. | Wikimedia Commons

U.S. public domain (pre- 1/1/1923)/Argentinian public domain (pre- 1/1/1953)

 

All opinions expressed by the guest/s are solely those of the guest/s and are not to be construed in any way to reflect the opinion of The Quaintrelle Podcast or its host.