The Quaintrelle Podcast

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

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/

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 am...

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 |...

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 hi...

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 In...

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.kupiecarchit...

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...

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 Pedr...

Matthew McDonald is a writer, certified sommelier, retired Marine, world traveler, outdoorsman, photographer and just all around Renaissance man. In this episode, we talk about wine and spirits, the writing process, animals in the wild, films and much more!   SHOW NOTES: Matthew James McDonald - Author Page | Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-James-McDonald/author/B00GU46SRO?ref=ap_rdr...

*This episode was recorded in November of 2021. A wonderful impromptu visit and my "In the Company of Friends Talk" begins with my friend Don Atwood. Join us in this wonderful conversation where we cover everything from the Meyers Briggs Test to travel, especially in Costa Rica; finding purpose, music, and Cocaine Hippos. Yes, Cocaine Hippos. Show links: Summer Rain, composed by Don Atwood (after...

What is one thing that you are so passionate about that you could give a 40 minute talk on it without preparation? What would you do with your extra time, if sleep weren't necessary? These two questions are discussed in this episode. SHOW NOTES: 40 Deep Questions to Get to Know Yourself and Your Life Purpose | Journal Smarter: https://journalsmarter.com/deep-questions-to-ask The Real Story Behind...

Richard Foss is the Executive Director of Collage, in the quaint Harbor port town of San Pedro, California. He is also a culinary historian and board member of the Culinary Historians of Southern California; and the author of both fiction and non-fiction works, including two books on food history: "Rum, A Global History" and "Food in the Air and Space: The Surprising History of Food and Drink in t...

Chad Dime is a co-founder of Diff Eyewear, a socially conscious brand that donates a pair of reading glasses or vision care service to communities in need. Since the start of their company, they have donated 3.1 million glasses or services and the number keeps rising! In this episode, Chad and I talk about starting a company with a "give back" model, the differences that the brand has made in comm...

Mike Acosta returns to chat about the hike we took earlier on the day that this episode was recorded and in which I managed to lose my license (since returned)! We go down the rabbit hole of proper protocol for handling lost items on the trail, lots of hiking talk and tips, and of course, our usual meandering into music!   SHOW NOTES: Lulu Candles: https://lulucandles.com/products/jasmine-oud-sand...

Michelle Diggs Thompson is a Soprano and with Masters degrees in Music Performance and Vocal Performance. She is also an affiliate instructor of voice at the Metropolitan State University of Denver.  She is also a longtime friend and it was so much fun catching up with her to talk about music, opera, kids, getting older and hilarious stories! SHOW NOTES AND SELECTED LINKS: Michelle Diggs Thompson:...

In this episode, Sofia and I answer questions on what we need more of, less of, books and films that impacted us the most, and what we'd do if I we could do or be anything! SHOW NOTES: 75 Deep Questions to Ask Friends | Mind Path - https://www.mindpath.com/resource/75-questions-to-ask-your-friends-to-get-to-know-them-on-a-deeper-level/ Bill Waterson Quote: "There is not enough time to do all the n...

Join Don Atwood and me in the continuation of our seaworthy conversation about his long-planned sail from Mexico to French Polynesia! Be sure to listen to E75, which is the first part of our conversation!   SHOW NOTES: My interview on Shoutout SoCal - https://shoutoutsocal.com/meet-sil-anen-host-of-the-award-winning-quaintrelle-podcast-award-winning-filmmaker-and-writer/ Maccheroni Republic - http...

Don Atwood is a sailor, photographer, adventurer and one of the smartest people that I know. He's also a lot of fun and longtime friend. In this episode, we talk about the epic sailing adventure that he embarked on in March of this year. Since leaving from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on March 19th, he and his sailing partner, Julie Dunne made landfall on Aprill 11 in Hiva Oa (French Polynesia). His la...

Ed Thompson is owner and CEO of Thompson Composite and Fabrication at the Mojave Air Space. He is also a longtime and dear friend of mine. In this episode we talk about fast machines, desert racing, dads, and the importance of love. This is an episode not to be missed. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Ed Thompson - On FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/ed.thompson.5220                           On Instagram -...

Ed Thompson is owner and CEO of Thompson Composites and Fabrication located at the Mojave Air and Space Port in the Mojave Desert. He has also successfully lived Off Grid on several acres in nearby Tehachapi where he keeps a small farm and a menagerie of animals that range from dogs and cats to goats, chickens and an occasional wild turkey. Join us in this part one of Ed's adventure-filled life! S...

This episode is all about my recent 9-day trip to South Korea (not long enough!). It was a wonderful, surprising, education, whirlwind trip...I have a lot to share!   SHOW NOTES: Korea Travel Guide: https://www.facebook.com/groups/koreatravelguide Hwaseong Fortress | World Heritage Convention - UNESCO: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/817/ Sky Capsule | Korea To Do: https://www.koreatodo.com/haeunda...

Join Master Beekeeper, Honeybee Educator, Mentor and Honey Sommelier, Alysa of Zou Beesou and me in this fun episode of honey tasting and everything honey! SHOW NOTES: Zou Beesou: https://zoubeesou.com/                     https://www.instagram.com/zou.beesou/   SELECTED MENTIONS: E28 April McCarthy - Summer, Sunscreen, Skincare | YouTube: https://youtu.be/vup56LNAhWg Food Fraud: Found Most Often...

Alysa of Zou Beesou is a honeybee educator, mentor, steward, honey sommelier and master beekeeper. She offers mentorships to new beekeepers and apiary visits to help streamline the beekeeping process and diagnose problems. As an educator, she is a wealth of information and is also a honey sommelier, offering honey tastings and more! Join us as she reveals the secret and wonderful world of honeybee...

In this latest, Lists With Sofia, we cover such questions as weirdest dreams, foods we would be and dragons and unicorns. Lots of fun questions and answers. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: 60 Crazy and Weird Questions to Ask Your Friends or People Around You | Byliner - https://byliner.com/60-crazy-and-weird-questions-to-ask-your-friends-or-people-around/   FILMS & SHOWS WE TALKED ABOUT: Sausage Party | Sony P...