The Joey English Show

Seg 2 – 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.
– DISCUSSION of his family trip to Greece.
– REPORT that he is almost done w/ his writing project for his education. Then he will be the Rev., Dr. Brian
– DISCUSSION this week “LONLINESS & ISOLATION”. Especially how it impacts young people. Normal part of the time. The difference in the exchange of emotions when we are together. “Swipes” and “likes” for social media.
– DISCUSSION of what community truly is. Young people feels it is tied to technology.
– REPORT that service is @ 10 AM on Sundays IN PERSON or on UTube. (go to utube.com and search for APPC)
– DISCUSSION of how the UTube service works for many folks. i.e. home-bound, ill, etc.
– REPORT on his on-going education. Missional Leadership is his project’s title.
– (contact info: www.allpeoplespc.org and (760) 832-8403).

Rev., Brian

Seg 3 – Palm Canyon Theatre Segment

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PALM CANYON THEATRE w/ Derik Shopinski Business Manager, Actor, Director, Costume Designer, Dancer re; 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S.
– REPORT on how the auditions were conducted AND anyone can send in a tape, video, etc. to audition at any time.
– REPORT on the upcoming shows;
HOLD THE DATES”
1. Oct., 3 – 12; Willy Wonka
2. Oct., 24 – Nov., 16; Priscilla Queen of the Desert
3. Nov., 28 – Dec., 21, Annie
4. Jan., 16 – 25, ’26 – I Do! I Do!
5. Feb., 6, ‘26 – Mar., 1; Hair
6. Mar., 13 – Ap., 5, ’26; – Sunset Blvd
7. Ap., 17 – 26, ’26; Kiss of the Spider Woman
8. May 8 – 17, ’26; The Ritz
9. May 22 – 24, ’26; The Merry Widow
10. July 17 – Aug., 2, ’26; The Wizard of Oz
– DISCUSSION of KIDS SUMMER CAMP EACH YEAR; 6 weeks from June 23 – Aug., 2. Partnering w/ P.S.U.S.D. You can “drop in” and “drop out”. Will be doing weekly “productions”. $225./week. Monday thru Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Lunch hour. Discussion of the different classes. May do more productions in ’26.
– (contact info: www.palmcanyontheatre.org and (760) 323-5123)

Derik

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. “Willie’s Modern Fare” 69830 CA.-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
– DISCUSSION that “849” is almost 9 years old.
– REPORT ON “849 Restaurant & Lounge”. (manager is Tom Collins) Open since 2015.
– REPORT that all the pastry is prepared @ Willies, that has 2 kitchens. Albert now manages the kitchen.
– DISCUSSION of the vegan items on the menu…i.e. the cauliflower “steak”.
– REPORT THAT “849”is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Serving lunch and dinner and a lounge menu.
– REPORT that the Lounge Menu is discounted ALL DAY, EVERY DAY….AT BOTH RESTAURANTS.
– REPORT that they are open from 11 AM to 9 PM.
– REPORT on the casual bar/lounge menu w/ discounted prices and the great patio.
– CHILDREN’s menu available.
– REPORT on the venue for all kinds of events. Booking now for up to a year ahead.
– REPORT on the extensive catering business Willie offers. www.849finecatering.com.
– (contact info: www.eight4nine.com and (760) 325-8490).

– 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. ALL DAY, EVERY DAY.
– REPORT that they are CLOSED on Sunday.
– REPORT on the new paint color.
– DISCUSSION of the Lounge Menu.
– REPORT that they have Sunday Brunch 11AM.
– REPORT on the popular PROPER AFTERNOON TEA service IS OFF for the summer. Back in October.
– WILLIES is also open for special events, parties and celebrations.
– 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

Seg 2 – Crossroads To Care Segment

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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan, MSN, ANP-BC re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Can you get lung cancer if you don’t smoke? (Yes, even from secondary smoke. Df. of Valley Fever from peat dirt. Farmers get this. Coal miners also.)
2. What is Lyme Disease? (You get it mostly from deer tick. Not much of it here in CV. More prevalent in wooded areas or if are hiking. Presents as a classic rash that looks like a bull’s eye. Can become chronic. There are treatments.)
3. Can you take TOO MANY vitamins? (Absolutely, especially if you take too much of one specific one. You can also get a vitamin deficiency, which is more prevalent than vitamin overdose.)
4.What is the “Inspire” gadget? (For folks w/ sleep apnea. Is an implanted device for folks w/ CPAP.)
5. Is there a new virus coming from China? (Yes, there’s a new virus IN CHINA, caused by mosquitoes.)
– SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office; She can;
1. Diagnose 2. Treat. 3. Prescribe. 4. Referrals as needed (Xrays, home health care, etc), 5. Do blood tests right there, deliver it to the lab and get you the results. 6. Check-ups.
– DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS.
– DISCUSSION of how the typical house call goes.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over.
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood-draw and deliver it to the labs.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and get dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. How long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee or she can bill Medicare and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that most of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).

Patty

Seg 3 – The Roost Segment

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THE ROOST REVUE. w/ Jason Mannino re: 68618 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., #203. Cathedral City, 92234
– REPORT on “The Roost Revue” @ the Roost Lounge.
– REPORT on the Cabaret & Cocktails.
– HOSTED by Jason Mannino.
-HOLD THE DATE;
1. Wed., Aug., 27;
Seating at: 6:30 PM; Show @ 7 PM.
Starring; Joe Savant and Jacki Davis.
Musical director; Chip Prince.
– (contact info: www.theroostcc.com and (760) 507-8495).

Jason

Seg 1 – Travel Segment

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A.C.T. TOURS w/ Stacey Wessman re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT TO HOLD THE DATES:
– Sun., July 20; “A Beautiful Noise” day trip. $189.
– Tues. July 15; “Pageant of the Arts” day trip. $160.
– Sept., 29 – Oct., 12; Best of Southern Africa. $4,995.
– Nov., 24 – Dec., 2; Thanksgiving in Provence, France. $2,995.
– Dec., 29 – Jan., 5; Dazzling Dubai
– Mar., 22 – 30, 2026; Landlubber’s Galapagos $3,495.
– AP., 19 – 28, 2026; Sound of Music Salzburg plus Romantic Venice $3,495.
– REPORT on the Rio Vallarta, Mexico; May, non-stop flight. All-inclusive. $1195, including airfare.
– MAY 4 – 12, 2026; Mother’s Day Mediterranean Cruise $2,495.
– MAY 17 – 29, 2026; Shades of Ireland. $6,999.
– REPORT that there are “day tours” to Long Beach Harbor; The Hollywood Pantages w/ Neil Diamond; Laguna Beach “Pageant of the Masters”; Academy Awards Museum; Dinner w/ the Tigers. Great prices.
Complete list on www.act-tours.com.
– DISCUSSION of the monthly FREE TRAVEL CLUB OF THE DESERT @ the Best Western Plus, Palm Desert.
– (contact info: www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247).

Stacey

Seg 2 – Charity Segment

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CO-LINQ FOUNDATION w/ Jonathan Brier
– MISSION is to create innovative, communal and intentional living spaces that empower people to find purpose, belonging and opportunity to thrive together”.
– REPORT that they want to connect people and resources to build vibrant communities where “connection” reduces loneliness and inspires a strong commitment to support one another.
– DISCUSSION of communal living; multi-generational, multi-economics and multi-loneliness.
– REPORT on how this works in today’s society.
– REPORT that biggest issue is one of PRIVACY.
– REPORT on the balance of independence they desire.
– REPORT that all legal work will be done in advance by them.
– REPORT on “intentional living”. “Choosing to live in alignment w/ common values that prioritize relationship, well-being over isolationism and consumerism.”
– DISCUSSION of how this Charity came to be. Dr. Julie is his partner in this. Wanted to serve the aging population who might be lonely in some way or another. “The Pandemic of Loneliness”. Get back to the concept of a “village”.
– DISCUSSION of the focus is on all segments of the community. Almost like a “roommate” service.
– REPORT that all this communication will be based on an “on-line” platform w/ the latest technology to find people. i.e. there’s a group of families that all have autistic children.
– DISCUSSION of what the DIFFERENT living arrangements that can be. They have 5 different models that they are considering.
– REPORT on how the “groups” are decided. By the people who want to live together.
– REPORT that this will all be guided legally, w/ rules about living, leaving, etc.,
– DISCUSSION that the Foundation/501 C3 will help w/ fundraising. Response has been great on so many levels.
– (contact info; www.co-linq.org or Jonathan’s cell @ (760) 422-9500)

Jonathan

Seg 3 – Revolution Stage Company Segment

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REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY w/ Gary Powers, re; 611 S. Pa., Palm Springs.
– REPORT on his new season. 250 shows the first year. Check the website for additional shows.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Oct., 2 – 11 “POINT LOMA”; 7 PM
2. Oct., 24 – Nov., 1 “EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL”; 7 PM
3. Nov., 7 – 23 “RENT”
4. DEC., 8 – 20 “IT’S A FABULOUS LIFE”;
– MORE IMPORTANT DATES TO HOLD;
1. Oct., 6 – Nov., 3 – “CABARET RIOT”
2. Oct., 8 – “OPERA EXPOSED” 7 PM
3. Oct., 19 – “DISHIN’ W/ DIVINE” W/ EUREKA 4 PM
4. Nov., 29 – BEING PIAF w/ Eleanora Owen 8 PM
– (contact info www.revolutionstagecompany.com and (760) 318-4115).

Gary

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Marty Wiviott re; Army Veteran, Incredible Theater Manager, Producer, Hall of Fame Inductee.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, environment, and education.

young Marty