3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Palm Springs Cultural Center/Michael Childers Segment

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PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER/MICHAEL CHILDERS w/ Dave Karger re; iconic host of TCM.
– INTRO; Dave Karger is known on TCM for his expertise in classic films, especially musicals. He has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry thru interviews, hosting and insightful commentary.
– DISCUSSION of his co-hosts; Ben Mankiewicz, Jacqueline Stewart; Eddie Muller; and Alicia Malone. They all realize how SPECIAL TCM is in the fabric of our lives.
– DISCUSSION of his career and education, i.e. Duke, the Today Show, magazine writing, tv reporting, etc.
– REPORT on his journey and history w/ TCM.
– HOLD THE DATE:
1. SAT., MAY 25 – Michael Childers hosted/presented the 50th anniversary screening of “The Day of the Locust” @ the Historic Camelot Theatre on Baristo w/ moderator Dave Karger. www.pscultrualcenter.org. VIP reception @ 5:30. $30.
– REPORT that this film turns “dark”. Ahead of it’s time.
– This John Schlesinger directed movie is not shown that much. This is a new print on the big screen. Also present will be: Peter Bart, William Atherton & Pepe Serna.
– DISCUSSION of what Dave thinks of movies today.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsculturalcenter.org).

Joey and Dave

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – All People’s Presbyterian Church Segment

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ALL PEOPLE’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH w/ Rev. Brian Symonds re: 34116 Date Palm Dr., Ste., #7, Cathedral City, CA. 92234 (Dinah Shore and Date Palm)
– DISCUSSION of their Mission Statement; Rev. Brian says they are “radically inclusive”. For people who are seeking a better way of life. All people should be able to find a place where they can worship.
– REPORT on the other features of their worship services.
– REPORT on his thoughts for today; re; Pentacost and the gift of the Holy Spirit. How we should all be unified. So we can understand each other.
– DISCUSSION of how the principles he talks about hold up today. Standing w/ others and challenging yourself. DON’T LET ANYTHING DIVIDE US.
– UNIFYING ACT is the take-away for the week. A life-long teaching/learning process. YOU HAVE A CHOICE.
– REPORT on the principles of his congregation.
1. Scriptural Integrity can be scary for some, but it’s not. Not about how to get to Heaven but how to have it HERE now.
2. Personal Relationship w/ Jesus Christ
3. Worship
4. Acceptance of all people
5. Stewardship
6. Outward Focus
– REPORT on his sermons each Sunday @ 10 AM.
– REPORT on how he picks his sermon’s subjects. Finding “worth” in everybody.
– DISCUSSION that he believes we need to be better in our relationship WITH ONE ANOTHER.
– REPORT on the Children’s Program for 4th and 5th graders. School work at this point in time and then hopefully religious studies.
– REPORT on their location, facility and services.
– (contact info: www.allpeoplespc.org and (760) 832-8403).

Rev., Brian

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “849 Restaurant & Lounge”, 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “1501 Uptown Gastropub”. 1501 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “Willie’s Modern Fare” 69830 CA.-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
– DISCUSSION of how grateful Willie is for the support his restaurants have received from the Community. He can accommodate over 100 folks on the patio @ “849” and smaller rooms inside to accommodate smaller groups. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
– DISCUSSION of the example of Willie putting together a Chinese wedding for 2 men FROM ENGLAND.
– REPORT ON “849 Restaurant & Lounge”.(manager is Tom Collins)
– REPORT THAT “849”is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
– REPORT that they are open for Lunch and Dinner.
– REPORT on the casual bar/lounge menu w/ discounted prices and the great patio.
– REPORT on the sweet potato fries and the cracked potatoes.
– REPORT on the great views.
– CHILDREN’s menu available.
– REPORT on the extensive catering business Willie offers. www.849finecatering.com.
– (contact info: www.eight4nine.com and (760) 325-8490).

– REPORT on “1501 Uptown Gastropub”.
– REPORT that “1501” is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Same menu all day. Little more casual fare.
– REPORT on the Shephard’s Pie, Fried Chicken Sandwich, NY steak, short ribs. YUM!!!
– REPORT on the “happy hour” from 3 to 5 PM around the fabulous bar.
– CHILDREN’S menu.
– DISCUSSION of the design and architecture. The glass “garage doors” and great view.
– REPORT Menu is elevated pub/comfort food from Chef Chet. Large beer selection. Wonderful menu items; pasta dishes, shepherd’s pie, fish ‘n chips, short ribs, ahi tuna salad, the amazing burgers and sandwiches, etc. www.1501uptown.com and (760) 320-1501.

– REPORT on “Willie’s Modern Fare”.
– REPORT that this is for fine dining. Comfort food and Happy Hour (discounted) prices and casual dining in the Bar/Lounge.
– REPORT that they will are open for DINNER Tues., thru Sat.
– REPORT that they have Sunday Brunch.
– REPORT on the popular PROPER AFTERNOON TEA service w/ all the “proper” components. Willie’s TEA has been compared to European Fare.
– DISCUSSION of the menu. Short ribs are back AND the beef stroganoff is so popular.
– CHILDREN welcome. Willie has hi-chairs.
– REPORT that this has the biggest kitchen of the 3 and is where all the baking is done. YAY. www.williesrm.com and (760) 202-4499.

Willie

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Are blood thinners bad for you? (Varying degrees of “bad” and RISKS. You WOULD take them if you’ve had a hart attack or atrial fibrillation or valve problems or clots, etc. You WOULD NOT take them if you have a risk of falls, or bruise easily. You might have a GI bleed. Do NOT take aspirin daily. Actually don’t need to take blood thinners FOREVER, perhaps just temporarily. THERE ARE PHARMACISTS @ D.O.H.C. that do nothing but monitor over 3500 folks on blood thinners.)
2. What was the “worm” that was in RFK, Jr’s brain? ( Neurocysticercosis. Caused by eating undercooked port. These are tape-worm eggs. They pass out of your body. Swallow it somehow. If it gets in your brain a cyst forms around it and the “worm” dies. Treated w/ steroids etc. #1 cause of seizures around the world.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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Cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
3. Is there a vitamin that causes high blood sugar and heart problems? (Too much VIT. D causes increase blood pressure; too little VIT. D causes blood pressure issues as well; too little VIT K causes reverses; too much VIT E causes lower blood pressure. 909% of people over the AGE OF 2 take too much salt.)
4. What is the hungry gut gene? (Yes. There is a gene linked to obesity. People feel hungry even though they just ate. The glp1 drugs work better for these folks).
– REPORT that if you go to www.hims.com and www.hers.com you can get generic Ozempic for $199./month. On-line SAFE reputable companies.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Ascend Insurance Segment

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ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re; re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. In University Village. 26 Years.
– REPORT on his family.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”.
1. Article says that inflation, digital transformation and climate change are the biggest challenges for the Insurance Industry? (Dennis is not a believer in Climate Change. Means the fires, wind damage, rain impact CA. insurance industry.)
– REPORT that companies are leaving CA left and right. They have STOPPED writing insurance in CA. Nationwide is the latest to close their doors to new business. The ones leaving MAY come back.
– REPORT on how Dennis still has more agencies he can write with than other insurance agents.
– DISCUSSION of how carriers are doing inspections and being very careful of whom they renew and write.
– REPORT that Dennis’s clients are getting letters of cancellation. Dennis wants you to stay w/ the same company if you can. Other carriers are usually more expensive.
– REPORT that Dennis STILL CAN WRITE policies.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis is now writing a lot of insurance for manufactured homes and vacation rental properties. Rates are going up.
– REPORT that NOW IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE paying your premium, the insurance companies will probably NOT RENEW YOU.)
– REPORT that there are NO BROKERAGE FEES @ Ascend.
– REPORT that when you have an incident, CALL DENNIS FIRST before you call the Insurance Company and it goes on your record.
– REPORT that he writes a lot for Canadians.
– REPORT that the whole office is bi-lingual.
– REPORT that the office does the paperwork…a lot of it on-line and over the phone.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)

Dennis

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – David Perry Segment

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DAVID PERRY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. w/ David Perry re: 1775 E. Palm Canyon., Dr., Ste., 110-55, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– AHOY!!! HOLD THE DATE WITH DAVID!!!
– EXPLANATION of what David’s segment is titled “Ahoy”.
– REPORT that David wrote for the “M.S.Crystal Fantasy” recently renovated for over 80 some countries.
– REPORT that he and Alfredo are on the “Explora I” www.explorajourneys.com in Hawaii.
– REPORT “Upon This Rock” An elegant, twisty thriller in which a gay couple investigates a mysterious suicide in a scenic Italian hill town. Google Books is probably going to be a movie.
– REPORT that 2 markets have really come back after Covid. Cruising has 2 huge markets; especially Luxury ships. The rhythm of sailing is good for you.
– DISCUSSION that he is a Maritime Historian Author. Just returned from a cruise on the Explora I ship. DISCUSSION of working on board the ship.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. “Look of Love” @ Revolution Stage Company. MAY 3, w/ Bonnie Gilgallon. www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
2. “Being Richard Greene” MAY 17, 18 w/ Lynne Jassen.
– DISCUSSION of his mission statement. Great @ communications and International connections.
They do PR, video design, social media, crisis communication, and photography (aerial too).
– REPORT on his clients; The Purple Room; HARC; Dezart Performs and their Season.
– REPORT on what’s next for David and his husband are working on. Sequel to the book!!!!
– REPORT that you can subscribe to his email list on his website. He’s on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Davidperrysf.
– (contact info: www.davidperry.com/news and (415) 767-1067).

David

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment

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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand.
j- REPORT on how to stage a house to sell. Stage the kitchen and bathroom, especially on-line.
– REPORT that 90% of their buyers are from out of the Coachella Valley.
1. Median price of a detached home in the CV is $635,000. Down 1.6% year over year.
2. The three-month average of sales was 480 units a month, which is 20 units below last year.
3. CV inventory increased 150 units and stood @ 2,260 units. Highest inventory since the start of the pandemic.
4. The median number of “days in the market” in CV was 36 days, one day less than last month.
5. 145.9% of sales sold above list price. One out of every 6 sales.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS.”
1. Why is it so difficult to buy a house now? (Working w/ Brady Sandahl gives you the best chance of understanding the market. Last week had 260 active listings. The number of buyers is up and making offers on properties)
– REPORT that if you are thinking about selling, you must have a property that looks great and is priced BELOW the perceived value. Otherwise buyers were wait for the market to slow down.
– REPORT that we WILL NOT HAVE A CRASH but will have a significant REDUCTION in the number of buyers. Therefore pricing declines will show up. The Market WILL NOT DETERMINE the outcome, but it will tell you what to do DIFFERENTLY to get the outcome you want in the timeframe you want.
– DISCUSSION that we are in a “beauty-pageant price war”. i.e. if you’ve got a 4 bedroom home price it as a 3 bedroom one.
– REPORT that there are enough folks buying real estate has gone down or up depending on where you live in the Valley. If you are looking @ the market from a buyer’s perspective, your biggest fear is that the value may go down. Price NEEDS TO BE CORRECT.
2. Why are young people having trouble buying a home? (Check w/ Brady about the programs that are available for first time buyers and save up.)
– DISCUSSION of the Coachella Valley real estate market as we go into the Tourist Season.
– DISCUSSION that the biggest disadvantage to the Real Estate Market IS THE MEDIA. DO NOT DEPEND ON ZILLOW, THE NETWORK NEWS ETC.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM – for FOUR YEARS in a row by Palm Springs Life and therefore Brady’s team is selling about one home EVERY business day. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews.
– DISCUSSION of the job of Brady Sandahl Real Estate is doing and how he is providing the best knowledge and service to clients ALL OVER THE WORLD.
– REPORT that you can learn/follow along/keep up and read about the real estate market for yourself @ www.bradysandahl.com/followus. 66,000 folks are following Brady in this way.
– REPORT that Brady has connections w/ over 900 offices in the U.S. and Canada he can really service your real estate needs so easily.
– REPORT that Brady bought Irvine, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear offices.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 4099-1540).

Brady

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Jordan Killion re: Incredible singer, musician, actor, director, vocal coach and high school choir/piano teacher. Instagram: @jkill21.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, background and education.

young Jordan growing up in OK

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Jordan Killion re: Incredible singer, musician, actor, director, vocal coach and high school choir/piano teacher. Instagram: @jkill21.
– DISCUSSION of his career choices, starring roles, awards, travels and successes.

Jordan @ Desert-Theatricals as “Curly” in OK