Celebrating our 100th episode, we're going to continue to talk to the most interesting and passionate guests all over the world, but under a new theme. New episodes hit every Monday. Email: host@thequestexpress.com Website: https://www.thequestexpress.com Feedback Survey: https://forms.gle/6yMieXo2iGEE1Qmr9 Say Hi: host@thequestexpress.com Music Credits: INTRO: Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel...
Nov 12, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 100
TOP 10 Episodes of Season One: On November 11, 2023 The Quest Express launched the first episode starting with a reflection on how environment shapes and influences everything. Then we began an odyssey through Venice, Italy. This year we've chatted with authors, comedians, artists, trailblazers, tour guides, businessmen, and more. We all share a love of place, environment and travel. I hope you've enjoyed the stories from all over the world. If you're ready for something new, we'll be announcing...
Nov 08, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 99
We're approaching Season Two so let's reflect on the past year. We interviewed people in Venice, New Orleans, Edinburgh, Jerusalem and Aspen. In this episode we dive deep into what makes each city unique. Next episode: Take a quiz to find out your city personality Episode mentions: The Joe Rogan David Mamet Episode where they discuss dying civilizations Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole The Source by James Michener Visit The Quest Express HERE Image credit: Tamara in a Green Bugatti, T...
Oct 28, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 97
MAUI: In Part II of the interview with Maui-based Jonathan Hammond, we conclude a discussion on the principles of Huna, Hawaiian ancient wisdom. Visit Jonathan's website HERE . Follow The Quest Express on any major podcast networks. Season 2 starts November 11! Watch the full episode by video Inside this episode: 🌺The principle of Manawa 🌺The principle of Aloha 🌺The principle of Mana 🌺The principle of Pono 🌺How to align with a purpose that benefits the collective 🌺What is Ho'oponopono 🌺Th...
Oct 17, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 96
MAUI: Part I of two episodes on Hawaiian indigenous culture and traditions, the wisdom of kahunas, and the magical vortex of Hawaiian energy with Jonathan Hammond. Buy Jonathan's book HERE . Jonathan lives on Maui, Hawaii. He is in private practice in Hawaii, and he sees online clients from North and South America, Europe, Australia and the Far East. BIO: Jonathan is a Maui-based Author, Spiritual Teacher, Energy Healer, Shamanic Practitioner, and Spiritual Counselor. He is a graduate of Harvard...
Oct 13, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 95
BONUS - SOUTH AFRICA: Feeling like there is too much darkness in the world? Today The Quest Express parts the clouds for a moment with beacon of light Candice Mama, who was born in apartheid South Africa and turned adversity into a parable on forgiveness when she forgave and hugged her father's murderer. "Dehumanisation stems from an invalidation of experience and incorrectly narrating a history." -- Candice Mama Learn more here or book her to speak here . Buy her book:: Forgiveness Redefined We...
Oct 04, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 94
BONUS: From travel trends to the DNA of a real foodie Devaki Das, Founder of Weave a Thousand Journeys takes us through a delectable journey starting with her intimate Supper Clubs and ending with her Last Supper. For all serious foodie travelers, having the WATJ team in your pocket is a very smart move. Website: Weave A Thousand Journeys Food Blog: Weave A Thousand Flavors IG: @weavejourneys Inside: Devaki's ultimate, intimate supper club The DNA of a real foodie Travel trends - 2024 Copenhagen...
Sep 27, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 93
BONUS: Foodie travellers, don't miss this episode. The Quest Express talks to Devaki Das of Weave A Thousand Journeys ! From Mumbai to Australia, from meeting her husband in Singapore to a book of clients who have claimed her services for life - enjoy her personal journey to Weave A Thousand Journeys. Inside: Family template and influences Singapore, architecture & life partner How Devaki forged her own path The perfect Venn diagram Client Role Play: Venice Basque, Spain & Portuguese inf...
Sep 20, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 92
BONUS: The Quest Express talks to the principal of a middle school in Canada, but not the kind of principal on Ferris Bueller, "Nine times, Mrs. Bueller. Nine times." No, Danielle Shantz is more of a People's Principal and advocate for students, parents and teachers alike. She was inspired to write Healing in the Halls after witnessing the widespread damage to kids, parents and teachers in the aftermath of Covid. Website: www.healinginthehalls.com Book your own VIP Day / Weekend: info@thedinners...
Sep 05, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 91
BONUS EPISODE: Today we meet an American expat and former journalist who has made Buenos Aires her permanent home. We talk tango, AI, the globalist agenda, off grid living & Bucket List travel. Visit her platform at the links below: https://wander-argentina.com/travel/ https://wander-argentina.com/buenos-aires-tours/ https://wander-argentina.com/f-a-q-living-in-argentina/ https://andewanderer.com/about/ Inside this episode: Ande's winding road to Argentina The political change Argentines nee...
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 90
ASPEN: Today we conclude the Aspen Series with 4th generation Aspenite and Aspen Hall of Famer, Tony Vagneur, who gives us a historical tour of Aspen. Read Tony's column, "Saddle Sore" in The Aspen Times here : Visit the Aspen Historical Society: www.aspenhistory.org and if you're living in Aspen or moving there... Hire his daughter Lauren, Creator & Owner of Chic & Tidy: www.chicandtidy.com Inside this episode: The Paepke's vision for Aspen Judge Shaw & The Paepke Migration Silver, ...
Aug 19, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 89
ASPEN: The Quest Express speaks with our final guest in our Aspen series: Tony Vagneur. He writes a column for The Aspen Times, called "Saddle Sore" which you can check out HERE and subscribe to The Aspen Times to follow. Also check out: www.aspenhistory.org and www.chicandtidy.com (more about this organization business in Part II) Inside this episode: Tony's first childhood memories on the ranch Aspen and the Wild West of the 1880s Tony's poetry alibi Joining the family business Horses ( here's...
Aug 15, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 88
ASPEN: Today The Quest Express continues with Barclay Dodge, Owner of Michelin-Star Restaurant BOSQ, reveals what it really takes to capture a Michelin Star. What's on the menu for Barclay's Last Supper and how he manages his rock star team. Make reservations at BOSQ, contact: molly@bosqaspen.com Part I of the interview HERE on Apple or HERE on Spotify Visit BOSQ Inside this episode: What makes BOSQ unique The COVID rebirth Influences of BOSQ The Michelin-Star journey: the good, the bad, & t...
Aug 09, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 87
ASPEN: Barclay Dodge has traveled the world and honed his craft for the last 35 years working in great kitchens, under amazing chefs. In 2010, he returned to his Aspen roots to focus on his restaurant and create a family of two girls, Lennon & Mia along with his wife Molly. Make reservations at BOSQ, contact: molly@bosqaspen.com Visit BOSQ Inside this episode: The smells of Aspen His stage in Spain Culinary school in San Francisco One of his favorite restaurants in San Francisco while there ...
Aug 07, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 86
ASPEN: Part II of our conversation with Pitkin County Commissioner, Greg Poschman. Paris, Hollywood, and the spirit that buoyed Aspen during the pandemic. To read Greg's bio or listen to Part I, CLICK HERE Inside this episode: Working with Sting in Paris The road to the Emmys How filming documentaries became public service The tension & resolution between groups in Aspen How to be heard if you live in Pitkin County What makes Aspen so special as a community? Six ways to get involved in the A...
Aug 05, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 85
ASPEN: Today we speak with Emmy-award winning Greg Poschman whose parents owned a ski lodge called The Edelweiss, and is currently serving Aspen as Pitkin County Commissioner. Going back to WWII we learn about his origin story, how his parents settled in Aspen and his path from engineering to producer, director & cameraman. Inside this episode: How Greg's parents met Skiing, Edelweiss & wildflower hunting The silent PTSD of WWII The influence of the Paepke's on Aspen culture The old Aspe...
Aug 01, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Click here to buy Growing Up Aspen | Bios & Episode 1 click here or here Want more bite-sized Aspen stories? Catch the Growing Up Aspen podcast with Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy HERE What happens to a sunken fishing boat or a thirsty truck driver? And what got into Burt Reynolds? The Quest Express continues the wild ride with the authors of Growing Up Aspen: Adventures of the Unsupervised . Buckle up for more stories of four kids who grew up in Aspen in the 70's and 80's... before the pap...
Jul 28, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Read Growing Up Aspen now >> PURCHASE HERE on Amazon Catch the Growing Up Aspen podcast with Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy HERE LO SEMPLE Lo arrived in Aspen in 1974 in the back of his parents green Volvo station wagon. He currently writes a local column every Saturday for the Aspen Daily news, and can be spotted around town or on the bike trails and ski mountains of Aspen and Snowmass. He also helps travelers from all over the world via Suit Yourself, Aspen's mobile skiwear outfitters—r...
Jul 24, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 82
ASPEN: We sit down with Valery Moore Kelly, Founder & Creative Director of Snowlight Arts in Aspen. With fond memories of how Aspen used to be, we discuss how Aspen inspired her love of nature, art & community. Episode mentions: Snowlight Arts Aspen Emporium Gift Shop & Artisan Collective Intersect Art Aspen Art & Design Fair BIO: Valery Moore Kelly, founder and creative director, was born and raised in Aspen, Colorado. She nurtures her artistic practice and hones her creative ex...
Jul 21, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 81
ASPEN: The Quest Express launches its next city series with a painter who was born and raised in Aspen. Aspen episodes will air through the remainder of the summer. Purchase her artwork HERE Inside this episode: What was Aspen to those who were raised here pre-colonization The influence of nature on Valery's work The loss of a family home and other unintended consequences Bougainvillea, family memories, and a poignant memory In a world of social media what is the solution for preserving communit...
Jul 17, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 80
BONUS EPISODE: Some thoughts about the current political climate, villainization of parties and individuals, and why dark forces feel compelled to snuff out the truth. Excerpt: JFK's Inaugural Speech. It will be a rocky five months ahead - we only have control over how we choose to behave. "I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." -- James Madison New Recipes Page ...
Jul 15, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 79
BONUS: Today we sit down with Joyce Brand, Author of Pioneering Prosperity: The Morazan Model for Free Cities . If you've ever wondered if you're actually free, you probably aren't. With so much polarization in America, and with the doom & gloom of global agendas, this conversation is a good reminder that we are at our nature free ('tis not a privilege but a birthright), and we have choice thanks to the work of Titus Gebel, Joyce Brand, and their work around entrepreneurial governance. Insid...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 78
For bookings of Tom Dreesen's one-man show at your private in-home or small venue Contact: info@thedinnerstory.com BONUS: In today's final episode with comedian, Tom Dreesen, The Quest Express reveals stories from Dreesen's "Sinatra era" when he toured the globe with Frank for over 13 years. You'll hear Sinatra stories from behind the curtain, and have the opportunity to join the waiting list for an exclusive private event in your own home or another iconic venue with Tom Dreesen, Sinatra's righ...
Jul 02, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 77
How did Tom Dreesen , reinvent himself from life insurance salesman, to Carson favorite on the Tonight Show as a stand-up comedian, to opening for Sammy Davis Jr. and later Frank Sinatra? Today, Tom shares with The Quest Express the powerful mindset that overcame concrete walls, destitution, and frustrating delays during those early days in L.A. before stardom came knocking on his door. LEARN MORE: If you're interested in hiring Tom for speaking engagements or an M.C. click >> HERE PRIVATE...
Jun 29, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 76
BONUS: Today The Quest Express sits down with Tom Dreesen , who has been in show business for 50 years. In this episode, Tom shares the personal story of his childhood in poverty before pursuing his dreams to become a successful entertainer. Come back for Part II & III later this week. If you're interested in hiring Tom for speaking engagements or an M.C. click >> HERE If you're interested in an exclusive in-home event email: info@thedinnerstory.com or learn more at >> The Dinner...
Jun 27, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 75
BONUS: Today we sit down with Nicole Alger , a classically trained realist painter & draftsman creating in a post-classical world, but a world that still honors craft & skills-based art. She graduated from The Florence Academy of Art. Learn more at her website: www.nicolealgerpainting.com Contact Nicole about her artwork Follow her on Instagram Inside this episode we cover: Her family of origin Rejection immunity for artists Social media, avante garde & shortcuts Her time spent in Fl...
Jun 23, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 74
YES! I want to take The Big Hill Challenge for 50% off (good until July 31, 2024) To redeem the coupon, enter QUEST as the Discount Code before purchase . BONUS: When you have the right mindset and tenacity anything is possible. Just ask Sean Swarner, a living legend whose conquests defy the limits of human achievement. Becoming the only person in history to conquer Mount Everest, the highest peak on every continent, ski to both Poles, and complete the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship...
Jun 20, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 73
JERUSALEM: We conclude our Jerusalem city series with Lisa Barkan, who has made Jerusalem her home for 35 years. New grandmother, we discuss immersive environments, her magic idea triangle, and her culinary journey Listen to Part I here: Apple or Spotify Listen to Part II here: Apple or Spotify Inside this episode: Why immersive environments cause transformation Lisa's Idea hack Reading books in an action-oriented way The Triangle (not Bermuda or Love) Lisa's culinary journey BIO: Lisa Barkan is...
Jun 12, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 72
JERUSALEM: What can you create when you have no fear and you welcome failure? Lisa shares her successes, tragedies, and triumphs in Part II of this 3-part series. Listen to Part I here: Apple or Spotify Inside this episode: One of the biggest factors in Lisa's success Two secrets of experience design and innovation Adversities and blessings Lisa's project welcoming American students to Israeli universities this fall BIO: Lisa Barkan is an experience designer and has been living in Jerusalem for ...
Jun 06, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 71
JERUSALEM: Today we begin a 3-part series with Lisa Barkan who was the Founder & Director of Jerusalem Village as well as the Former Director of Events & Experiences at Aish.com. Lisa is always thinking of new & innovative approaches to problems most would shy away from. Follow The Quest Express for new episodes. Inside this episode: Lisa's newest role as of May 14th, 2024 Lisa's path from New Jersey to Jerusalem How to plan a trip to Jerusalem The wisdom of community experiences whe...
Jun 04, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 70
