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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.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Stacie Betancourt, Ph.D: Counselor, Life Coach, Divorce Arbitrator, Mediator, Trauma Coach, Language Arts Teacher, lifelong friend.
I’m excited to get back into the second half of my talk with Dr. Stacie Betancourt of Four Winds ADR Coaching and Counseling. Last week we went deep into the weeds of eating disorders and other traumas; and recovering from them with confidence, deep inner strength and an optimistic focus on the future. The theme continues in this part two. We cover subjects such as parenting spanking and divorce; and recovery through fitness, empathy and understanding; and much more.
SHOW NOTES:
Stacie Betancourt, Ph.D.: 909-733-2346
Four Winds ADR Coaching and Consulting (B&B Life Solutions Coaching & Consulting): https://www.lifesolutionscc.com/
My Peak Challenge: https://www.mypeakchallenge.com/
Effects of Divorce on Financial Stability | Marripedia: https://marripedia.org/effects.of.divorce.on.financial.stability
Impact of Divorce on the Finances of Men, Women, and Children | AACFL: https://aacfl.org/impact-of-divorce-on-the-finances-of-men-women-and-children#:~:text=How%20Does%20Divorce%20Affect%20the,past%20the%20age%20of%2050.
About my award-winning podcast:
The Davey Awards: https://www.daveyawards.com/winners/gallery/list/?search=the+quaintrelle&event=1056&award=1
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Dr. Stacie Betancourt of Four Winds ADR, Coaching and Consulting, formerly B&B Life Solutions Coaching & Consulting. She practices Divorce Arbitration, Mediation and Coaching designed specifically for the needs of individuals who are going through the process of divorce.
Through Trauma Coaching, she assists individuals in breaking the cycle of trauma that forms counterproductive habits. As a Certified Life Coach, she partners with corporations, individuals, and families to overcome deficiencies and help clients reach their full potential. She is an English Language Arts teacher and also, a longtime friend since childhood.
Our talk that covers a number of topics, including eating disorders and parenting trauma, so please be aware that there might be some triggers here. We also talk about overcoming such traumas and finding the “why” through fitness, forgiveness and self love.
SHOW NOTES:
Dr. Stacie Betancourt: 909-733-2346
Four Winds ADR Coaching and Consulting (B&B Life Solutions Coaching & Consulting): https://www.lifesolutionscc.com/contact-us
EXTREME COMPETIVE COMPETITIONS THAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
29029 Eversting: https://29029everesting.com/
Conquer the Wall Run: https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/things-to-do/events/conquer-the-wall
CHALLENGE SUPPORT GROUP:
My Peak Challenge: https://www.mypeakchallenge.com/
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
This is part II of my talk with Stephen Jay Morris, cofounder of the band, Benedict Arnold & the Traitors, political commentator, music aficionado. He is a product of what is arguably one of the most tumultuous times in America. He’s also a proud, self-proclaimed Boomer with his own podcast that’s called, “The Late Boomer”. And, through all of these experiences, he’s found that life is beautiful despite its challenges.
In part one, we covered the key events of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s that influenced his music, writings and creative expressions. His commentary puts you at the heart of that era, as experienced in Los Angeles. In this episode, we dive into his musical journey through three bands and get a taste of the depth of his musical understanding… which you can find more of on his FaceBook page, Adventures In Garage Land. You will also hear how he met his wife, Pamela and more.
SHOW NOTES:
Adventures In Garage Land: https://www.facebook.com/groups/237647742992402
The Late Boomer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxJR-AbQOgDfRfDH8pKmokg/videos
Benedict Arnold and the Traitors: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1388706-Benedict-Arnold-And-The-Traitors
EVENTS THAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
Rock Against Racism I Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Against_Racism
Eric Clapton's 1976 onstage rant | Snopes: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/eric-clapton-racist-rant/
Iran Hostage Crisis | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_hostage_crisis
How Mexico Learned To Polka | NPR: https://www.npr.org/2015/03/11/392141073/how-mexico-learned-to-polka
ARTISTS & CELEBRITIES THAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
Tom Robinson: https://tomrobinson.com/
Rodney Bingenheimer Says Farewell to "Rodney on the ROQ" After 40 Years - But He Certainly Isn't Retiring | Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-rodney-bingenheimer-20170602-story.html
Black Flag: https://www.blackflagband.com/
The Doors: https://thedoors.com/
The Ramones: https://www.ramones.com/
The Sex Pistols: https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/
The Rolling Stones: https://rollingstones.com/
Ambrosia: https://www.ambrosialive.net/
Minutemen | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minutemen_(band)
Charles Bukowski: https://bukowski.net/
Lauren Bacall | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000002/
Humphrey Bogart | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000007/
Ennio Morricone: https://www.enniomorricone.org/
Ludvig van Beethoven | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven
Bob Dylan: https://www.bobdylan.com/
Pearl Jam: https://pearljam.com/
Neil Young: https://neilyoungarchives.com/
FILMS, TV SHOWS, RADIO & LOCATIONS THAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
Bat Man - Hot Off the Griddle | Glenn David Meyer - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNPy5Gee5Rs
KPFK: https://www.kpfk.org/
The Ice House: https://icehousecomedy.com/
KGFJ | Jeff Hilliker: https://jeff560.tripod.com/kgfj.html
Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good (1964, Stereo) | Classic Hits {Stereo} - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg432MtTAro
The Maltese Falcon | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033870/
To Have and Have Not | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037382/
The Warner Grand: https://grandvision.org/events-tickets/warner-grand-events/
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060196/
OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Antinomianism | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antinomianism
The Hundreth Monkey Effect | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundredth_monkey_effect
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Stephen Jay Morris is one of the most enigmatic and creative friends. This first of a two-part episode is about music, art, poetry and growing up in 1960's Hollywood--a not so classical-glitzy experience for a kid who would grow up under its influence to embrace politics and co-found a punk rock band that once opened for Black Flag. With deep musical knowledge and appreciation across genres, he later went on to critique music and introduce listeners to the magic of "new" old music discoveries.
SHOW NOTES:
Adventures in Garage Land: https://www.facebook.com/groups/237647742992402
Benedict Arnold and The Traitors | Discogs - https://www.discogs.com/artist/1388706-Benedict-Arnold-And-The-Traitors
Bio of A Temperamental Artist | Tumblr - https://stephenjaymorrisblog.tumblr.com/
CELEBRITIES THAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
Muddy Waters - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muddy_Waters
John Lee Hooker - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lee_Hooker
Howlin' Wolf - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howlin%27_Wolf
Pete Seeger - https://www.peteseegermusic.com/
The Weavers | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weavers
Woodie Guthrie - https://www.woodyguthrie.org/
Donovan - https://donovan.ie/
Lucille Ball | IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000840/bio
Jerry Rubin | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Rubin
Elvis - https://www.elvisthemusic.com/
Frank Sinatra and the Bobbie Soxers | Guardian (UK) - https://www.theguardian.com/century/1940-1949/Story/0,,127764,00.html
SONGS THAT WE MENTIONED:
Good Night Irene, by the Weavers | YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSDyiUBrUSk
Mon Cherie Amour, by Stevie Wonder | YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjufjv4rH0s
FILM, TV & BOOKS THAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
I Love Lucy: Lucy Goes to the Hospital | IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0609259/
A Hard Day's Night | IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058182/
Siddartha, by Herman Hesse | Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Siddhartha-Hermann-Hesse/dp/1657828646/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_i=1657828646&psc=1
EVENTS THAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
The Hollywood Blacklist | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_blacklist
November 22, 1963: Death of the President | JFK Presidential Library - https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/november-22-1963-death-of-the-president
The Cuban Missile Crisis | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_Missile_Crisis
The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Robert_F._Kennedy
The Beatles Invasion of America Wasn't Just Down To Their Music, It Was Down To Their Northern Accents | GQ (UK) - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-beatles-american-invasion
Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. | King Institute: Stanford University - https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/assassination-martin-luther-king-jr
Students for a Democratic Society | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Students_for_a_Democratic_Society
Columbia University Protests 1968 | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_University_protests_of_1968
Kent State Shootings | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings
LOCATIONS THAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
The 6th Floor at Dealey Plaza | JFK.org - https://www.jfk.org/
The Ambassador Hotel | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador_Hotel_(Los_Angeles)
Robert F. Kennedy Inspiration Park | Public Art In LA - http://www.publicartinla.com/sculptures/kennedy_park.html
Pan Pacific Park | LA Parks - https://www.laparks.org/reccenter/pan-pacific
Ash Grove Music Club | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Grove_(music_club)#:~:text=The%20Ash%20Grove%20was%20a,%2C%20%22The%20Ash%20Grove.%22
OTHER MENTIONS:
Transistor Radio | Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transistor_radio
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) | American Psychiatric Association - https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ect
Disclaimer: The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various guests of The Quaintrelle Podcast are expressly theirs. They do not represent opinions, beliefs or viewpoints of Sil Anen, The Quaintrelle or any official representative of The Quaintrelle Podcast.
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
In this second of a two-part episode, Marueen Deering Davis talks about injury recovery, breathing, flexibility, meditation, spirituality, life coaching, being yourself and so much more!
Maureen is Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Yoga Therapist with IAYT with 25 years of experience. She is also a Life Coach and has been published in: IAYT, Therapy Work, Yoga Journal, and Voyage LA.
*Please note that nothing said in this episode is to be taken as medical advice or in place of it.
SHOW NOTES:
Makara Yoga Shala: https://makarayogashala.com/
Maureen Deering Davis | Gmail: kuanmdavis@gmail.com
Maureen Deering Davis Classes: https://makarayogashala.com/events
The Work of Byron Katie: https://thework.com/
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
In this episode, I wax and wane poetic over Los Angeles and the tour that I gave my family. I also talk with Maureen Deering Davis of Makara Yoga Shala, and I talk about Yoga and its benefits from the Mind/Body connection to finding awareness and mindfulness to get through life's daily challenges.
Maureen Deering Davis is a Yoga Therapist and Teacher of 25+ years and Life Coach.
SHOW NOTES:
How to find Maureen: https://makarayogashala.com/?fbclid=IwAR0C_Vn9iM-SZVr6cAsFzwwJB_savgYiKKixEPAzBcU0khOk6DKs6J1RQ-o
The Bhagavad Gita, 2nd Editions | Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192
Mercari: https://www.mercari.com/
Poshmark: https://poshmark.com/