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The Quintana Show

David Quintana has spent decades mastering the ins and outs of CA politics but politics isn’t his sole focus, and he knows it’s not yours either. Quintana looks outside the realm of politics for insightful and entertaining conversations about history, social justice, pop culture, business, music, and sports, with a dash of politics from time to time. Welcome to the show and enjoy!

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00:37:24

George Washington Mistakenly Starts The First World...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/03/30

The guys go “WTF” over early “World Wars”. Q goes over the harrowing circumstances in 1754 which led a young naive Lieutenant Colonel to mistakenly start, in the woods of the Ohio Valley, what is widely regarded to be the “first world war.” A war which went on to shape the growth of the future American empire and the borders and destinies of some of the greatest nations in the world. All because a nervous 21 year-old officer made a single mistake. Mike then tells of the epic and little-known history

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00:28:19

When a Wrong Turn Led to 20 Million Deaths - That...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/03/23

The guys cover World War I. Mike tells the tragic and almost-forgotten story of the Bonus March. Jobless, homeless, and desperate World War I veterans camped outside of the Capitol in DC in 1932 to beg for promised bonuses. The government’s reaction was a dark and shameful American tragedy. Q then tells of the incredible string of coincidences on the parade route in Kosovo that led to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This was the match that lit the powder-keg that became World War I,

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00:41:03

The King Undone by a Chicken Dinner & The Billionaire...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/03/16

Mike tells the amazing story of how King Richard the Lionheart's snub to Leopold V of Austria (and the former's love of chicken) led to his disappearance and kidnapping. Q takes Mike through a WTF rabbit hole over the circumstances surrounding the still-unsolved death of Belgian financier Alfred Lowenstein, who was the third richest man in 1938. How did this global business magnate just disappear whilst in mid-air in his private plane? Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political

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00:24:09

Two Forgotten Dark Moments in American History

The Quintana Show ·

2024/03/07

In this episode, Q tells us the frighteningly true story of how the US & USSR were a single breath away from total nuclear war and one man saved humanity. Mike tells us about a literal beatdown that occurred in the U.S. Senate chambers and the CRAZY reaction that the public had to it. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment,

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00:20:34

The Laughing Sickness of 1962 & Caesar's Deadly Humor...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/03/01

Go "WTF" on laughter-related topics throughout history. Q tells of a sinister event where over 1,000 schoolgirls fell prey to uncontrollable bouts of laughter in 1962, a mystery that remains unsolved. Mike then relates the story of how a young Julius Caesar befriended, joked, and laughed with his pirate kidnappers, but then returned with a not-so-funny surprise – as he promised. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring

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00:26:12

Caesar's Most Gangster Warfare Feat & the Snail that...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/02/24

Today Q and Mike discuss two WTFs of Rome and Carthage. Mike details Julius Caesar’s EPIC and almost unbelievable feats from the Battle of Alesia. Q discussed how control of an unassuming snail made the Phoenicians and the Carthaginians into an empire that dominated the Mediterranean. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment,

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00:20:21

Streaming Was 1 Vote Away From Being Banned & Common...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/02/19

Today the guys discuss WTF moments in the history of technology. Mike discusses how in 1984, the VCR (and the DVD, DVRs, and streaming) came within one vote of being banned. David discusses how tech firms worked a fascinating compromise to name Bluetooth after a Scandinavian king who was murdered while relieving himself. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests

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00:11:56

Iconic Bass Line That No One Played Vs. Banned...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/02/02

In this episode of WTF History, Mike and David venture into two oddities of music history. Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t forget you either true crime fans!

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00:15:11

The Gonzo Life of Martin Van Buren & The Oh So...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/01/27

Join Q and Mike as they talk about the incredible lives of two U.S. presidents. Our 8th President Martin Van Buren's post-presidential life was anything but a quiet one, while our 10th President John Tyler has a surviving grandchild in 2024!Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports, music, entertainment, and news world. And we didn’t forget you

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00:17:22

The Exploding Carcass of a King & Favors Not...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/01/19

Join Q and Mike as they tell two fascinating stories about two kings of Europe: William the Conqueror and Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte. A painful death and exploding funeral for one of the most powerful kings of his age, while another is an unbelievable story of how a French son of a district attorney became the King of Sweden because of simple gestures of kindness, empathy, and respect that were remembered.Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask

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00:24:18

WTF History - World War II: Stalingrad & Vojtek the Bear

The Quintana Show ·

2024/01/10

"WTF History" shares little-known astounding facts on historical topics. In this episode, the guys cover World War II. Mike presents the mind-blowing casualty statistics from Stalingrad, and Q covers the bear who was decorated for bravery and became a corporal in the Polish army. Prepare to ask: WTF?! Welcome to the Quintana Show. Q has spent years in the political world so he knows how to ask questions. Watch as we bring you entertaining and insightful interviews from guests across the sports,

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00:39:01

This Song is about WHAT!?! - Frankie Goes to...

The Quintana Show ·

2024/01/06

rguably no music group had a bigger 18-month run than Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1984 - no one. They dominated both music, the news, and pop culture - the world was their oyster, and in just two years, they were gone. Join Q and Tim as they dive into the iconic 80s hit, "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Would it be a hit if released in today's music landscape, despite the overt sexual innuendo and being banned by the BBC before it was even released? This hit, produced by the hottest

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00:41:04

How California CHOSE to Become a Haven for Criminals,...

The Quintana Show ·

2023/12/30

California - by CHOICE - has become a haven for criminals. Through choices by the legislature,, and votes of the people - funded by the wealthy elite - CA has now turned the “criminals” into the “victims” and the law-abiding into collateral damage. Today we have an explosive interview on crime in California with Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig. The 18-year DA of the county next door to the California State capitol, Reisig has been around to see a change in California's regards to crime…

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00:50:43

Roger Kibbe – The Very Twisted I-5 Strangler

The Quintana Show ·

2023/12/24

Today we bring you the very twisted Roger Kibbe, the I-5 Strangler. What’s interesting here is that there is a very long period of time where Kibbe seems to simply disappear before he reappears with a horrific murderous frenzy. The question for law enforcement has always been: how many victims did he have during that “dark period” – for all we know, given the mind-blowing rate of his murders once he re-surfaced, he could very well be CA’s most prolific serial killer. What we do know is that during

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00:29:00

From Forgotten Softcore Movie Soundtrack to the...

The Quintana Show ·

2023/12/16

How a softcore porn soundtrack composer, teamed up with the “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly” movie theme whistler, get a boost from a comedian from the ’40s, and then get boosted by The Muppets to create one of the greatest earworms… EVER. And as earworm-y as the song is… its creator had zero idea of what he had created. Back in the 1960s pornography was illegal in most of the world so creative people made “nature documentaries'' featuring nudists, among other things, and “Viva la Sauna Svedese” or

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00:48:41

Morris Solomon: Serial Killer to the Core REMIX...

The Quintana Show ·

2023/12/09

or all our newer viewers, we are bringing you a new, faster, punchier, and better-edited cut of an older episode we loved: we call them Quintana Show Remixes! Even if you saw the original, you will want to see this as it’s completely re-structured to assist in the storytelling. Remix 4: Morris Solomon, Jr. The Sacramento Slayer. The Oak Park Ripper. The Candy Man. Morris Solomon left a bloody trail of victims across Northern California until his own ego brought him down. Today retired Sacramento

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00:14:06

The Shocking Wave of Open Antisemitism in America

The Quintana Show ·

2023/12/09

Q & Gatto have spent decades in politics and neither of them has seen the level and volume of antisemitism that is occurring now across the country. Watch as they discuss the likely causes and whether there is any rolling this back now that it’s so open. Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network. Q and former legislator Mike Gatto cut through the noise and nonsense of California politics to let you know what’s really going down at the Capitol and around the state.

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00:12:51

JFK Assassination Report: What Are They Hiding?

The Quintana Show ·

2023/11/24

60 years ago President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas Texas. However, both Presidents Trump and Biden have delayed releasing all of the reports on the investigation. Why? Who are they protecting? The CIA? Political families? Wealthy donors? Today Mike and Q dive into why the government refuses to release ALL the documents - even 60 years later. Welcome to Cutting Though from the Quintana Network. Q and former legislator Mike Gatto cut through the noise and nonsense of California politics to let

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01:20:59

Charlene and Gerald Gallego: A Match Made in Hell REMIX

The Quintana Show ·

2023/11/18

For all our newer viewers, we are bringing you a new, faster, punchier, and better-edited cut of an older episode we loved: we call them Quintana Show Remixes! Even if you saw the original, you will want to see this as it’s completely re-structured to assist in the storytelling. Remix 4:Human monsters do exist. We talk about Charles Manson or Golden State Killer but Gerald and Charlene Gallego were monsters that we think only exist in fiction. Today Ret. Sacramento Detective John Cabrera returns

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01:04:16

The Batgirl Killer: Pretty Evil

The Quintana Show ·

2023/11/12

For all our newer viewers, we are bringing you a new, faster, punchier, and better-edited cut of an older episode we loved: we call them Quintana Show Remixes! Even if you saw the original, you will want to see this as it’s completely re-structured to assist in the storytelling. Remix 3: The Batgirl Killer: Pretty Evil One of the most genius individuals Q has ever come across also happens to be a cold-blooded murderer. This is such an amazing story because you witness how despite how smart and

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