April Showers bring… The April Edition of the Quite Frankly Bulletin

The Quite Frankly Bulletin

A monthly chronicle of the nightly broadcast.

Issue No.9 | April 7, 2025

Dear Franklies,

The spring season has officially arrived and with it comes the hope for growth and renewal.

Did you know that the term April Fools is derived from the Middle Ages? People who refused to adapt to the solar calendar were referred to as such. But upon closer examination of the elder lunar monthly cycle, perhaps modern day solar practitioners are the true fools. Nature, Astrology, storied religions and ancient belief systems would agree.

Throughout this issue, we have various articles and features to help guide you toward a more balanced being. From healthy nutrition with J Gulinello, to decorating a beautiful home for spring and into Easter with Candi Miller, to interviews with familiar Franklies, and a special 40th birthday reflection from Frank himself, there is something here for everyone.

As many of us journey through the remainder of the Lenten season and look forward to the joys of Eastertide, we are invited to reflect on the sacrifices laid out for us and all the blessings we have been sovereignly provided.

Whether you believe that April is the true start of the new year or not, it is another chance for a fresh beginning. We hope you take this vernal season as an opportunity to set new goals and aim to experience all the possibilities that still lay ahead in 2025.

Thank you for joining us for another issue of The Quite Frankly Bulletin. We are so grateful that you’re here.

“It is Spring.” - Lila the Cat

Baby Frankie in 1986, speaking his mind to Grandma.

Behind the Scenes

Frank: On Turning 40

When I think back on all of the milestone birthdays I’ve been blessed to reach, it all starts with 1990. I remember being in the back seat of my mother’s car thinking about how big the number five was, and how grown up it was going to be to finally get out of the booster seat. A few years later, I would be struck by the realization, at age nine, that I would never again be single-digits ever again. 13 was significant because not only was I able to adopt the title of teen, but I got my first job mopping floors, washing dishes, and cutting cucumbers at Michelina’s Pizza in Stamford, Connecticut.

The early teen years were a pain in the ass, though—you’re a race dog being forced to sit behind the starting gate. You can’t get into the clubs you want to go to; you can’t buy much of anything that you really want; you can’t drive yet, and chalked IDs provided limited success at even the seediest of pubs. High School football victory parties were on-point, and Halloween took on a new life, but it never prevented the Come Home message your mother would send to your beeper when things really started to get interesting.

Despite all of the reasons I have to never be that young again, things started looking up around 18. Anthony and I were playing gigs with our band all over the tri-state area, borrowing my mother’s Ford Windstar for my first drives through the boroughs of New York City without any parental supervision. From 18 to 20-years-old, we started representing ourselves in the world on our own, and learning a lot of lessons along the way.

Read Frank’s Full Piece

Ten Questions About Ten Second Songs

BY John Carroll

When we tune in to Quite Frankly every night at 7PM, we only ever see half of what’s going on in that department of the old parachute factory. About twenty feet away from Frank’s studio, his brother Anthony is busy perfecting his own life’s work – the musical sensation Ten Second Songs.

GET THE SCOOP

This One Thing Makes Trump Different From Every Other Politician

Our duly elected President, Donald John Trump, stands head and shoulders above the political class—Republican or Democrat. Unlike career politicians who treat campaign promises as disposable talking points, President Trump views them as a contract with the American people. From day one in office, he got to work honoring that contract. In an exclusive video essay for our Quite Frankly audience, James, The Black Conservative Patriot, breaks it all down. Don’t miss this powerful reminder of what real leadership looks like.

WATCH NOW

Quite Frankly Fan Features

One of the most popular and enjoyable sections here at the Bulletin is back for the month of April. You shared with us your lovely photos and we’re thrilled to highlight them with our Quite Frankly community.

PICTURE IT

Classic Easter Bloom Lavender Martini

Looking for a unique and refreshing drink to celebrate the season? This Lavender Martini is the perfect choice. With its delicate floral notes and vibrant color, it’s not just any cocktail; it’s an enchanting Easter drink that’s sure to dazzle your senses.

SPRING FORWARD

Chocolate Date Bark

A little gooey, sweet and a bit of saltiness take a basic and nutritious fruit like the date, and turn it into a delectable bite-sized treat.

SAVOR THE DATE

Chocolate Coated Strawberry Yogurt "Dad Snacks"

Aurora and Lauren take on a DIY homemade “dupe” recipe after Frank came to love chocolate-covered yogurt bars from the grocery store. Aurora affectionately termed the treats “Dad Snacks.” These simple and delicious goodies also pack some great protein and are tasty enough to satisfy any sweet tooth.

HAVE A SNACK

Everything Is Coming Alive and It Is Truly a Miraculous Wonder to Experience

Quite Frankly contributor and listener, Candi Miller, returns to provide our readers with a peek inside her beautiful home as she decorates for spring and Easter. Be inspired by her thoughtful reflections on nature and her delightful decorative touches during this powerful season of renewal.

STEP INSIDE

5 Easy Spring Cleaning Tips To Have You Organized and Refreshed for the New Season

BY Krista Roman

In search of a little motivation to tidy things up for Spring? Look no further than these five simple tips for an organized and refreshed home.

LEARN MORE

Artfully-crafted stoneware mug, individually hand-thrown in the USA on a potter’s wheel—no two vessels are alike!

Cup contains 12-14 ounces.

CHEERS!

Quite Frankly Recommends

With Lent upon us and Easter festivities on the horizon, Frank shares his favorite Biblical movies to inspire your holiday viewing!

ONE OF THE 1ST HOLLYWOOD BIBLICAL FILMS WITH AN ENSEMBLE CAST: The Ten Commandments

BEST SCORE: King of Kings

BOOK CLUB HONORARY MENTION 2024: The Robe

BOOK CLUB HONORARY MENTION 2025: The Big Fisherman

Key Foods for Spring Seasonal Eating

Quite Frankly in-house nutritionist, J Gulinello, gives us a splash of Spring with the top seasonal foods and tips to incorporate into your diet. You’ll be supporting your overall well-being, while also returning to a lost way of eating with the seasons, which arguably has health benefits far beyond the reach of current scientific understanding!

DIG IN

Healing Your Self

BY ROBIN McCUTCHEON

To my dear friends in the Quite Frankly Nation: this essay is a basic theory and fundamental building block of how “healing” works: where it starts and how it operates.

Humans are both physical and spiritual beings. Healing begins with taking this assumption as true in order to work within the realm of the Universal Source of Love energy.

The “as above, so below” phrase is really an order of operations that tells us how to begin.

My starting theory is that if we really are ‘created in God’s image,’ then we are, each of us, a part of the God energy, which is the Universal Love energy that surrounds all of us and holds the universe together. This means, theoretically, that the God energy, in the form of Unconditional Love, lives within us in the space between our DNA. We are, literally, made of Love energy.

Quite Frankly Spring Fever Playlist!

Spring is in the air and it’s time to go for a drive, roll down those windows and blast some tunes.

BLISS OUT

Divine Precision & the Mystery of Creation

BY John Carroll

The Great Pyramid of Giza is an enigma that has confounded humanity for thousands of generations. Most of the academic establishment today teaches that it was built as a tomb, and focuses their questions on its construction. Peering beneath the veneer of mainstream scholarship, however, opens our eyes to something much more consequential. It is not hyperbole to suggest that what has been written off as an ego-driven burial ground may actually be the most important structure on Earth, and may even hold the key to unlocking the mystery of creation.

JOHN’S TAKE

Take us out to the Ballgame!

Along with celebrating Frank’s 40th Birthday on April 2, Frank & Lauren enjoyed taking Aurora to her first Yankee game!

Looking Ahead

FILM CLUB RETURNS MONDAY, APRIL 21 | 9PM

“Rear Window” directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Quite Frankly patrons, we can’t wait to see you there!

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April is chock-full of fantastic guests. From Chrissie Mayr (April 8), to Jay Dyer (April 10), Mike Baldwin (April 11), Matt Roeske of Cultivate Elevate (April 17), and M3thods (April 23) - the schedule is full and Frank is ready to dive in!

Saturday, April 12 | 9PM - Saturday Night Special, join us on Rumble!

Special thanks to Badlands Media for syndicating the shows on Thursday nights! It’s going to be a fun and wild ride together!

Thank you for joining us for the April issue of the Bulletin.

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