The Quite Frankly Bulletin Archives

This time last year, even though everything was feeling warm and cheery for the first time in a few years, with travel restrictions and anxieties eased to nearly pre-2020 levels, and many spending money again on Christmas gifts and parties, there was still something dangling over our heads that was hard to completely ignore...2024. I was taking calls and collecting emails all December long leading up to New Year’s Eve, archiving predictions for what this now nearly-finished year was going to bring us.  

It did not disappoint from a personal and a planetary level. No, 2024 lived up to its billing.

This month we wanted to put a little spotlight on a beloved member of the Quite Frankly family, and that is Tony Black.

If you’re looking for an exciting movie to watch this Halloween season, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few of my favorite films to set the tone for a spooktacular night of entertainment!

As we begin this new year, let us light the flame of Liberty in our hearts and face the challenges ahead with courage and determination. These are not ordinary times—they are moments that call for greatness, for standing firm, and for fighting for the liberty that is our birthright.

Soon, our skeleton president will oversee his final day of American annihilation from inside his heavily guarded mausoleum—or as others like to call it: the White House.

To my dear Friends in the Quite Frankly Nation: The start of a new year is a good time for new beginnings. Let’s start with being happy. 

It has been well over 200 years since Pluto last transited Aquarius. Is this the dawning of a new American Revolution? 

Professional decorator extraordinaire and father of Quite Frankly host, Frank Valbiro, Anthony Valbiro shares his heart for the holidays and designing a cherished Christmas that stands the test of time.

In a time when struggles persist and challenges seem insurmountable, it is more important than ever to reflect on the gift of liberty—a gift purchased through sacrifice, safeguarded by courage, and rooted in hope. Many have spent this year tirelessly fighting to protect America’s principles, ensuring the legacy of freedom remains intact for generations yet to come. Let us not grow weary in this vital work but instead find strength in gratitude and assurance in the lessons of history.

Looking for that special present to treat yourself or a favorite Frankly in your life? Look no further than our festive holiday gift guide.

Save this exclusive advent calendar or put it on your fridge as we count down until Christmas with 25 days of holiday cheer!

Quite Frankly listener and accomplished pilot, Rick Ruiz, AKA "Miami Rick" on his popular social media account which documents his career in aviation and travels around the world, shares more about his passion for life both on land and in the friendly skies. 

Whether you're a seasoned pro or brand new to holiday hosting, these Thanksgiving tips and design ideas provide a cornucopia of inspiration.

I went to North Carolina on October 6 through the 11th, with Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips, to deliver Starlink communication just days after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. People ask me why this hurricane was so devastating given there are at least one or two disasters every year that grab national attention. Simplest answer? Terrain and lack of warning. 

From leaf peeping to hosting a special harvest party with friends, be sure to save this document or print it out to place on your refrigerator as a reminder to enjoy all the season has to offer.

Quite Frankly guest and esteemed contributor, Noor Bin Ladin, examines the impact emerging technologies such as AI will have on our world. Read about her perspective on what truly matters.

American Trailblazers: Independent journalist and Quite Frankly contributor, Wendi Strauch Mahoney, powerfully reflects on her life-changing time spent traveling with the patriotic convoy of truckers who set out to save the country.

It’s summer 2024 and A.J. Cella has just returned home to Medford, Oregon, from one of his monumental cross-country motorcycle tours.

Quite Frankly guest and host of The Homeschool How To Podcast, Cheryl Daley, courageously explores education in America. 

Listener of the show, Ed Hayward, examines his theory on the current state of conservatism in the country—and what that means for its opposition.

Test your knowledge on the festive season with these lesser-known tidbits about Christmas.

Quite Frankly listener and creative contributor, Candi Miller, is back again, this time, to share her marvelous gift of seasonal decorating and how the greatest story ever told provides the perfect inspiration for taking moments and turning them into memories.

Loyal listener and creative artist, AK, is back again to generously offer our community a wide selection of complimentary Quite Frankly holiday wallpaper for your phones, tablets and computer screens.

Quite Frankly listener, Cavetoad, kindly submitted this Eighth Grade Examination from a rural Kentucky school dated November 1912. Test your knowledge and be sure to share your results with the class.

With the Thanksgiving season underway, we wanted to highlight what the Quite Frankly community is most thankful for. Your answers were full of love and gratitude. Check out your submissions and keep the thankfulness rolling for a chance to be featured in a future episode by visiting the forum. 

As a thank you for your continued support of the show, we enlisted the help of fellow Frankly, AK, in crafting digital art for your cell phone, tablet and desktop. Be sure to click the link below to check out all of the Quite Frankly options we have -- complimentary and exclusive to you -- for the fall season.

Long-time listener and friend of the show, King, gives us a view behind the (sometimes controversial) curtain of his spitfire personality.

These days, the average American doesn't think of beer as art, or as something of historical and spiritual significance. Quite Frankly viewer, Miguel, shares his personal insights into the history of brewing beer and not just as an art, but as magic – spiritual magic, in which he channels his energies into the production of something enjoyable and desirable.

Longtime friend of the show and certified wellness professional, Rob Corrado, shares his expertise on balancing health and fitness in the new year.

J reviews two of the most common questions he receives this time of year… “How can I avoid getting sick?” And, “how can I prevent my favorite holiday food from sabotaging all the work I’ve done all year?” 

Seeing some of you in this audience in real life was as unique and special a moment for me as it was for you. My hope for these retreats has always been that people will take home new tools to live a better life. The part I couldn’t possibly foresee was the impact it would have on me.