The Joey English Show

Seg 3 – Palm Springs Air Museum Segment

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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM; w/ Ann Greer; 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that the Museum now has 80 plus aircraft IN 91,000 Sq. feet of climate-controlled hanger space. Open 10 AM to 5 PM every day. Dogs on leashes welcome too.
– REPORT that the construction is over.
– DISCUSSION of all the planes.
– REPORT that the Library has Simulators.
– REPORT on the pilot SOAR program (Science of Aviation and Rocketry. 4 sessions of half-day for only 15 kids per week. Must be in middle school. $250/week including all materials. Sign up online. Connected w/ NASA.
1. EACH SATURDAY; 8 AM – 5 PM; Open Cockpit. Different planes each week. Book a ride on the website for early morning, mostly on weekends.
2. Feb., 7, ’26; 5 PM – 10:30 PM – 50 Year Gala re: end of the war in Vietnam.
– REPORT on the Gift Shop; i.e. the “Skybattle” board game, models, coloring books, costumes.
– REPORT that children under 12 get in FREE w/ a paid adult.
– DISCUSSION of the flight simulators. (F-16) The collection of every issue of Life Magazine.
– Stealth simulator is open every day.
– REPORT that the B17 is open 10 AM to 1 PM.
– REPORT that the Café is closed Tues. and Wed., Open the rest of the week.
– CONTACT INFO; www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760 778-6262)

Ann

Seg 1 – Crossroads To Care Segment

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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– REPORT that folks are getting vaccines for Covid, Pneumonia, Flu and RSV from pharmacies.
– DISCUSSION of “natural immunity”.
– 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 2 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Daniel Meier Re: Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing & Air Service @ Palm Springs International Airport.
– REPORT that you can go to www.progresspsp.com and see the latest updates on the construction. i.e. new elevators and flight displays. Now there’s curbside seating. New “Duty Free” venue.
– REPORT that PSP is very busy and that we have 30 airlines now.
– REPORT that Delta will go non-stop to Austin, Sat., only until Nov.,
– REPORT that Alaska will go to Portland every day, year round.
– DISCUSSION that Chicago and NYC year-round daily flights are in the works.
– DISCUSSION that a flight w/ ONLY 1 STOP…called Direct Flights, NOT non-stop.
– DISCUSSION of the “stay and play” feature that is good for 1 day. Go to www.flypsp.com/stayandplay.
– DISCUSSION of the “play and pay” register on www.flypsp.com to shop, eat, etc., w/out security.
– REPORT on the pink door (i.e. the pink door house in S. Palm Springs) @ the airport. It’s an emblem of Palm Springs that is pre-security and has coffee, retail, etc.,
– DISCUSSION of the progress of the construction; Trio in OPEN, the concessions, 6 RETAIN, including duty-free is coming. Eventually perhaps another terminal.
– REPORT that we have 3.2 million passengers a year now. Airlines are flying in more passengers but on bigger planes. The heat and temperatures doesn’t impact take-offs and landings for these newer planes now.
– (contact info; www.flypsp.com).

Daniel

Seg 3 – Red-Jeep Tours Segment

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RED-JEEP TOURS w/ Rick Curtiss re:
– REPORT that tours will be @ 8 AM, or maybe even earlier, depending on the weather.
– REPORT that in August, NO low desert tours, only hi desert due to the heat.
– DISCUSSION of Scorpions.
– DISCUSSION of the party venue available @ Metate Ranch, @ the end of Monroe Street in Indio Hills.
– REPORT on the re-created Cahuilla Village; the colored lights; the water features; the metate stone.
– DISCUSSION of how the tribe did tattoos. How the inheritance went from mother to daughter-in-law and tribe to tribe w/ the various tribal marking on chins.
– REPORT on arranged marriages but a girl always had the right of refusal.
– REPORT that this Cahuilla culture is at least 8,000 years old as opposed to Egypt being 4,000.
– DISCUSSION of snakes; all snakes are cold-blooded or ectothermic, because they get their internal temperature from the outside temperature. Joey’s Koi Fish go into a type of brumation as well.
– REPORT that some snakes lay eggs (overvigorous – where we get the word viper from) but as soon as they are laid, they hatch. Other snakes lay eggs, and they take a while to hatch.
– REPORT that the Mohave Green is possibly the most dangerous snake in the Valley.
– REPORT that snakes can strike from any position, not just coiled. Can strike up to 1/3 of it’s body length.
– DISCUSSION that NO snake is poisonous, they are venomous, which must be injected directly into the blood system.
– REPORT that young snakes are more dangerous than older snakes. Older snakes can regulate the amt. of energy it takes to express venom. Young snakes can’t regulate their venom, so they will give you ALL the venom they have. IF YOU GET A SNAKE BITE, GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.
– (contact info: www.red-jeep.com and (760) 324-5337)

Rick

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert.
– REPORT @ MARACAS RESTAURANT.
– DISCUSSION of the new menu he might be tweaking a bit.
– DISCUSSION of all The vegetarian things he offers. More “summer”-type offerings.
– DISCUSSION of new drinks the “flight” of the margaritas and the non-alcoholic drinks.
– DISCUSSION of how the new items come about…the whole family participates.
– REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week w/ great parking behind the restaurant. 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and until 10 PM on weekends.
– REPORT on J.T.’s DINER.
– REPORT on “J.T’s” on Cook Street is open 7 days a week for JUST BREAKFAST, LUNCH from 8 AM to 2 PM.
– DISCUSSION of the proposed “specials” he’s planning. He’s offering beignets now.
– REPORT on the new soups on the menus.
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.)

Todd

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”.
– DISCUSSION of his credentials; PharmD; CPEL; FCSHP; FASHP; EVP Clinical Operator; HPN ACO; started Clinical operations for D.O.H.C.
– BRIAN OPENING THE MEDICINE CABINET!!!
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is TD. (Tardive Dyskinesia can be caused by hereditary. AND there is a genetic predisposition that can increase the risk of getting it. Anti-psychotic drugs also can cause it. NEVER GOES AWAY!!!)
2. What is ATTCRM? (Amyloidosis happens when the liver produces faulty proteins; forms fibroids in heart or kidneys or tendons. Medication was $15,000/month. NO CURE.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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cont. 3. 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. of – QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”, the Internet, the weekly news, etc.
3. How dependable is the AI Death Clock? (Boils down to chronological age vs. metabolic age. App uses AI and claims to predict your death date based on factors such as age, lifestyle and health habits. NOT SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE!!!!)
4. What difference will real cane sugar make to us when it is in Coke? (Apparently, no health benefits for substituting cane sugar for high-fructose corn syrup. Sugar is sugar. Mexico uses only cane sugar already.)
5. What is GLP-1? (Glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone that regulates blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. Also has been used to treat diabetes and obesity. Once you stop taking it all the weight comes back.)
– REPORT – BRIAN’S REPORT ON D.O.H.C. Measles is on the increase. Case rate highest since it was eliminated in 2000.
– REPORT- BRIAN’S REPORT ON D.O.H.C that on July 20th will be D.O.H.C.’s 45th ANNIVERSARY!!!!
– REPORT that getting your shingles vaccine has been proven to offset Dementia.
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. has been recognized for outstanding COMMUNITY SUPPORT again. i.e. the Desert Oasis Health Club. Being a digital solution in an analogue world!!!! Lol
– FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment

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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT – There is a watering guide for summer-time on their web site, www.dwa.org/guide.
– DISCUSSION that DWA is working to replacement all of the pipeline in the system from May to early June. The old ones are 70 years old!!! There is xray to spot other utilities underground. 2 projects under way right now. Provides better service and costs to our customers. www.dwa.org/pipelines.
– REPORT that we have 425 miles of pipe in Palm springs, all old unlined steel. Will be replaced w/ iron to last 100 years.
– REPORT on how to get thru the summer “water smart”
1. Stay hydrated. You can get a FREE water bottle @ DWA.
2. Run an irrigation check. Look into “smart controllers” for your sprinklers. Rebate on them also.
– DISCUSSION of the rules for using the incentive programs. Your rebate is mailed to you as a check.
1. Smart controllers.
2. Water efficient nozzles and irrigation heads. $5. Rebate per nozzle; $2 rebate for installation. www.dwa.org/rebate.
3. Washing machines w/ “water sense” type
4. Residential toilets – Joey got her rebate check!!!!
5. Grass removal
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)

Xochitl

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – Florist Segment

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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT that the flowers of the month of Aug are the Gladiolus and the Poppy
– DISCUSSION the flowers for Joey in the website photo. An echeveria!!!! Large genus of succulents.
– REPORT on how to keep flowers fresh. In frig, in water, out of the sun Etc.
– REPORT that Lilies will close for August.
– DISCUSSION of the various colors brides pick for their wedding themes. Even desert colors are popular.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Tues., – Sat., from 11AM to 4 PM. AGAIN, BUT they will close for the month of August.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)

Kayla w/ the Echeveria