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Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
In this episode, film creator Julian Hampton and I talk about his film, Fighting Olympus of which I was an associate producer. SPOILER ALERT! It is an in depth talk about the filming process, the film itself and covers characters, worlds, and much more.
SHOW NOTES:
Fighting Olympus
Watch - https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Fighting-Olympus/0SAJJPEJ9PDS9XBYSOHZJV76KV
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10314366/
CAST & Crew - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10314366/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm
Disclaimers: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional, medical or other other advice. This is just my personal experience during week one of a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.
All opinions expressed 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.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Cindy McCann is a Life Coach and Dream Builder Coach, a former pre-school teacher for LAUSD and autism expert, and one of my most treasured friends. Join us as we talk about kindness, friendship and connections in this, part II of our talk.
SHOW NOTES:
Davey Awards: https://www.daveyawards.com/
Disclaimers: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional, medical or other other advice. This is just my personal experience during week one of a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.
All opinions expressed 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.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
In this Part 1 of a 2 part talk, I speak with Cindy McCann who is an expert in Early Childhood Education and communicative disorders, and a former pre-school special education teacher. She is currently a certified Life Coach and Dream Builder Coach with a focus on parents of special education children. This episode is about building kids up.
I also cover the rain in Los Angeles, a wardrobe malfunction and of course, a Keto diet update with thoughts on emotions and feeling associated with food.
SHOW NOTES:
Cindy McCann: Cracking the Connection Code |TEDxCiperoStreet: https://www.ted.com/talks/cindy_mccann_cracking_the_connection_code
Speaking with Cindy:
Brave Thinking Institute: https://www.bravethinkinginstitute.com/
What Is Autism | Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
What Is Neurodiversity | Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-neurodiversity-202111232645#:~:text=Neurodiversity%20describes%20the%20idea%20that,are%20not%20viewed%20as%20deficits.
Angels Gate: Exploring Coastal San Pedro | Transiting Los Angeles: https://transitinglosangeles.com/2022/06/07/angels-gate/
Fort MacArthur Museum: http://ftmac.org/
Marine Mammal Care Center: https://marinemammalcare.org/
International Bird Rescue: https://www.birdrescue.org/
Korean Friendship Bell | Public Art in Public Places: https://www.publicartinpublicplaces.info/korean-friendship-bell-1976
Maya Angelou Quote: "Each child belongs to all of us and they will bring us a tomorrow in direct relation to the responsibility we have shown to them."
Fredrick Douglass Quote: "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
Sil's Missives:
Everything You Need to Know About Monk Fruit Sweeteners | Food Insight: https://foodinsight.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monk-fruit-sweeteners/
E48 Dr. Stacie Betancourt Part 1: Finding Your Why - The Quaintrelle Podcast | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I53N4EsFLm8
E49 Dr. Stacie Betancourt Part 2: Finding & Building Self - The Quaintrelle Podcast | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1PtH-adBUQ
E58 Justin Ezzi: Happiness Maker - The Quaintrelle Podcast | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wi0Yksne2w
Disclaimers: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional, medical or other other advice. This is just my personal experience during week one of a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.
All opinions expressed 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.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Justin Ezzi is a standup comic, musician, mad scientist, writer, retired science teacher, and “bringer of happiness” with his various projects, including playing at memory care centers throughout the South Bay. He is a pro at making people laugh and building community.
SHOW NOTES:
Justin Ezzi: https://www.youtube.com/@jtezzi
Thicker In the Middle, Thinner On Top: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-ZheCzh3dg
Summerland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBEbEyJzqhA
Union Native Writes Children's Book| Herald Standard: https://www.heraldstandard.com/news/local_news/uniontown-native-writes-childrens-book/article_2b734ae2-de26-5e07-90f1-5a2b960646cb.html
SHOWS AND COMICS THAT WE MENTIONED:
The Ed Sullivan Show: https://www.edsullivan.com/
Jackie Mason| Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Mason
George Carlin: https://georgecarlin.com/
Woody Allen| IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000095/
Jon Lovitz| IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001484/
Richard Belzer: http://www.ibelz.com/
Robyn Williams| Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Williams
Stanley Myron Handelman| Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Myron_Handelman
Arnold Stang| Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Stang
Jim Gaffigan| IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0300712/
Carloine Rhea: https://carolinerhea.com/
MUSCIANS THAT WE MENTIONED:
The Beatles: https://www.thebeatles.com/
The Eagles: https://eagles.com/
Seals & Croft| Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seals_and_Crofts
Four Tops| Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Tops
The Temptations: https://www.temptationsofficial.com/#/
Sam & Dave: https://www.sammoore.net/sam-dave/
Sly & The Family Stone: https://slystonemusic.com/
Stevie Wonder: http://www.steviewonder.net/
OTHER MENTIONS:
Research Explains How Laughter Is The Best Medicine| MdLinx: https://www.mdlinx.com/article/research-explains-how-laughter-is-the-best-medicine/oX3vKVoxcoglWsKnDx0hQ
Cultural Differences in Humor Perception, Usage & Implications| Frontiers: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00123/full
Grand Annex| Grandvision Foundation: https://grandvision.org/
Marlo Thomas| St. Jude's: https://www.stjude.org/directory/t/marlo-thomas-spokesperson.html
The Sopranos| HBO: https://www.hbo.com/the-sopranos
Mary & Joseph Retreat: https://maryjoseph.org/
Dark Country| Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkcountry_theseries/
OK Corral: https://www.ok-corral.com/pages/history.shtml
How to Make Shrubs (aka Drinking Vinegars) Without a Recipe| Food52: https://food52.com/blog/13831-how-to-make-shrubs-aka-drinking-vinegars-without-a-recipe
Duolingo| Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duolingo
USAGE MENTION:
Laughter| Steve's Real World - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgYJcps_zEc
Disclaimers: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional, medical or other other advice. This is just my personal experience during week one of a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.
All opinions expressed 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.
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Donna Hargis is the Regional Director of the California Bluegrass Association for Orange County and Long Beach. She is a multi-talented creative… a Bluegrass enthusiast, teacher, artist, writer, flat picker and tenor singer. In this Part Two of our talk we cover the structure of Bluegrass, as well as festivals across California.
SHOW NOTES:
Donna Hargis: DonnaHargis@CaliforniaBluegrassAssociation.net
California Report: CBA SoCal Regional Director Donna Hargis | Bluegrass Today: https://bluegrasstoday.com/california-report-cba-socal-regional-director-donna-hargis/?fbclid=IwAR3_mzzcqX6Ftz0e5pU48CyO9uhoC5CtrQp838_tEo49fCc_0nOOZxf12Tk
BLUEGRASS MENTIONS AND RESOURCES:
California Bluegrass Association: https://californiabluegrass.org/
Great 48 Jam | CBA: https://californiabluegrass.org/great-48/great-48-home/
South State 48 | CBA: https://californiabluegrass.org/south-state-48/home/
Jamgrass | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JamGrass
NEA Heritage Spotlight on Appalachian Percussive Dancing | National Endowment for the Arts: https://www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2017/neaheritage-spotlight-appalachian-percussive-dancing#:~:text=Although%20the%20percussive%20element%20of,the%20whole%20body%20in%20motion.
MUSICIANS AND MUSIC MENTIONED:
The Flatt And Scruggs Preservations Society: https://flatt-and-scruggs.com/index.html
Bill Monroe | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Monroe
The Stanley Brothers | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Brothers
Dark Hollow by The James King Band and AJ Lee: AJ Lee & Blue Summit | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-586pcI9bJE
Country - Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs - Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms: CulturesInMusic | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UvSJcqJeyc
Tom Petty - Wildflowers (Official Lyrics Video): Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw8vBDk880k
OTHER MENTIONS:
Best Ever Bread Pudding | Pink Owl Kitchen: https://pinkowlkitchen.com/best-ever-bread-pudding/
Marie Kondo: https://konmari.com/
Disclaimers: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional, medical or other other advice. This is just my personal experience during week one of a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.
All opinions expressed 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.
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Donna Hargis is the Regional Director of the California Bluegrass Association for Orange County and Long Beach. She is a multi-talented creative: a Bluegrass enthusiast, teacher, artist, writer, flat picker and tenor singer. In this first of a two part talk, we’ll cover what Bluegrass is and isn’t, how to learn and what it takes to become good at the things that you like to do.
SHOW NOTES:
Donna Hargis can be reached at: DonnaHargis@Californiabluegrass.net
California Bluegrass Association: https://californiabluegrass.org/
Freedom Within Boundaries by Donna Hargis| CBA: https://californiabluegrass.org/freedom-within-boundaries/
Bluegrass Music | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegrass_music
The Banjo Cafe article, "Cafe Owner Shuts Doors, Stays Hopeful" | LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-04-11-we-12013-story.html
Grass Valley Father's Day Bluegrass Festival |CBA: https://californiabluegrass.org/fathers_day_festival/fdf-home/
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS MENTIONED:
The Beastie Boys: https://beastieboys.com/
Molly Tuttle: https://www.mollytuttlemusic.com/
AJ Lee & Blue Summit: https://www.bluesummitmusic.com/
The Dillards | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dillards
Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Monroe
Earl Scruggs: https://earlscruggs.com/
The Pogs: http://www.thepogs.com/
Gloria, by Them - Rock Pop Tunes | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDo-GA1hLk4
Can the Circle Be Unbroken, by The Carter Family - Michael Vuijlsteke | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjHjm5sRqSA
The Mommas and the Papas: https://www.themamasandthepapasofficial.com/
FILM AND TELEVISION MENTIONED:
Deliverance - Original Theatrical Trailer - Warner Bros. | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sckWeXMLsac
The Judy Garland Show with George Maharis, Jack Carter and The Dillards | The Judy Garland Project: https://judygarlandproject.wordpress.com/tag/the-dillards/
The Andy Griffith Show | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053479/
Hee Haw: https://www.heehaw.com/
OTHER:
11 Surprising Benefits of Singing | Take Lessons: https://takelessons.com/live/singing/health-benefits-of-singing#:~:text=Mental%20and%20Emotional%20Benefits&text=Singing%20is%20known%20to%20release,the%20frequencies%20created%20by%20singing.
Beyond the Streets: https://beyondthestreets.com/
Pixiu Mala Hongtang | Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pixiu-mala-hongtang-los-angeles
Bumsan Organic Milk Bar: http://organicmilkbar.com/
Disclaimers: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional, medical or other other advice. This is just my personal experience during week one of a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.
All opinions expressed 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.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Week 2 diet update and then we continue my talk with my cousin, Gina Brissenden, a former Astronomy Educator turned extraordinary gardener. In this episode we talk about the healing qualities of gardening and how her garden saved her from a painful and debilitating autoimmune disorder, as well as processing a medical leave from work and eventual retirement. The many lessons of gardening: from learning acceptance, to learning who one is. And then… there’s the whole discussion about our love for donuts!
SHOW NOTES:
Georgia O'Keefe quote: "When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment."
Georgia O'Keefe: https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/
How to Calculate Batting Average| LootMeister Sports: http://www.lootmeister.com/mlb/average.php#:~:text=Batting%20average%20in%20essence%20is,300%20basically%20means%2030%25.
Donut Hole (Ojai)| Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-donut-hole-ojai
Greenbush Bakery (Madison, WI): https://www.greenbushbakery.com/menu.html
The Nickel Diner (Los Angeles): https://www.nickeldiner.com/
Study Linking Beneficial Bacteria to Mental Health Makes Top 10 List for Brain Research| CU Boulder Today: https://www.colorado.edu/today/2017/01/05/study-linking-beneficial-bacteria-mental-health-makes-top-10-list-brain-research
Disclaimer: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional, medical or other advice. This is my personal experience while engaging in a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
My cousin Gina Brissenden is a retired astronomy educator, leather tooler, mosaic artist, accomplished baker and cook, and an amazing creative who has spent over a decade building an incredible oasis on 900 square feet of desert in the middle of Tucson that she calls, her back yard.
In this first of a two part episode, we will weave through how her garden started, her inspirations and mentors, lighting and much more as she goes against Kipling’s assertion, that "Gardens aren't made by singing, “Oh, how beautiful” and sitting in the shade" because that is exactly how she created hers.
I also begin by talking about my progress on my Keto diet and some observations as a former NESTA-certified Fitness Nutrition Coach.
Disclaimer: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional, medical or other other advice. This is just my personal experience during week one of a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
This is the second part of my conversation with my friend, Phil Warren who is a senior engineer in research and development, a color specialist, an encoder, a world traveler, adventurer, and most recently headmaster of an unaccredited university, which we’ll talk about in this episode, along with some out of this world (literally) adventures.
SHOW NOTES:
Phil Warren-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil_warren/
Phil Warren Photography: http://www.philwarrenphotography.com/
Contact In the Desert: https://contactinthedesert.com/
Ancient Aliens | History: https://www.history.com/shows/ancient-aliens
Los Angeles Metaphysical Library: http://www.opaf.info/los-angeles-metaphysical-library
Occam's Razor | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam%27s_razor
Rubel Castle | Glendora Historical Society: https://www.glendorahistoricalsociety.org/castle/
Zorthian Ranch: https://zorthianranch.com/
Watts Towers: https://www.wattstowers.org/
Salvation Mountain: https://www.salvationmountain.us/
Metaphysical.LA: https://metaphysical.la/
Angelyne | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelyne
Win A Date With Angelyne | The Screw Loose: http://www.thescrewloose.com/meet/angelyne/
Amboy, CA | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amboy,_California
Amboy Crater National Natural Landmark | Bureau of Land Management: https://www.blm.gov/visit/amboy-crater-national-natural-landmark
The Bottle Tree Ranch: https://thebottletreeranch.com/
The Philosophical Research Society: https://www.prs.org/
Manly P. Hall | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manly_P._Hall
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Phillip Warren is a senior engineer in research and development, color specialist, and encoder with a background in web development, photography, and graphic design. He’s also a little bit of a mad scientist turning out amazing creations that we discuss in this episode. He’s an adventurer, world traveler and a photojournalist with a taste for edgy, exotic stories.
In the first part of this episode, we geek out on color science, ending with his journalistic coverage of The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweet Water, TX; High Altitude Alligator Wrestling in Colorado and much more.
SHOW NOTES:
Phil Warren Photography - http://www.philwarrenphotography.com/
1931 CIE Color Matching | RIT Scholar Work: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2382&context=article#:~:text=The%20CIE%201931%20standard%20observer%20is%20based%20on%20two%20independent,whereas%20Guild2%20used%20broadband%20primaries.
Moore's Law | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore%27s_law
Quantum Dot | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_dot
The Light's Gone Out On Silver Lake's Chandelier Tree - For Now | Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/home/la-hm-chandelier-tree-silver-lake-20180929-story.html
Stereographic Projection | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereographic_projection
Rattlesnake Roundup | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattlesnake_round-up
History of Neuroscience: Otto Loewi | Neuroscientifically Challenged: https://neuroscientificallychallenged.com/posts/history-of-neuroscience-otto-loewi
Meet Japan's Cyborg Cockroach, Coming to Disaster Area Near You | Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/meet-japans-cyborg-cockroach-coming-disaster-area-near-you-2022-09-21/
Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley | The Project Gutenberg eBook: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm
Colorado Gators Reptile Park | Alamosa: https://www.alamosa.org/things-to-do-in-alamosa/alamosa-outdoor-activities/396-colorado-gators-alamosa
Reggie (alligator) | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_(alligator)
Shambala Preserve: https://www.shambala.org/
Wolf Connection: https://wolfconnection.org/
Getting the Truth Behind Thailand's Infamous Tiger Temple | Time: https://time.com/4470315/tiger-temple-thailand/
Pablo Escobar's Colombian 'cocaine hippos" are legally people, US court rules | Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/10/26/pablo-escobar-cocaine-hippos-colombia/
All opinions expressed 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.