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Hollywood Film And TV Magic with Dame Nicole Brandon
Hollywood’s Western Roots:
Tom Mix, Prescott, and the Magic of Early Film
Nicole Brandon Opens Hollywood Film and TV Magic
In this episode of Hollywood Film and TV Magic, host Nicole Brandon takes listeners into the early days of filmmaking, focusing on Hollywood’s Western roots, outdoor sound stages, silent movies, and the film history of Prescott, Arizona. She explains that early movie production often happened outdoors, on rooftops, or on temporary rolling wooden stages, with rented homes used for wardrobe, makeup, hair, offices, and production support. Nicole frames the episode around the romance and ruggedness of early filmmaking, when stories were captured under difficult conditions without the technology, protections, and controlled sound stages available today.
Escaping Thomas Edison and Heading West
Nicole explains that many people assume filmmakers went west because of sunshine, beautiful weather, and open landscapes, but she says another major reason was to escape Thomas Edison’s legal pressure over early motion-picture technology. According to the episode, Edison aggressively claimed rights over cameras, scopes, and filmmaking inventions, taking people to court and threatening studios. This helped push filmmakers toward the West, where they could create more freely. Nicole connects that early fight for creative freedom to the continuing importance of storytelling, scripts, television, film, theater, and the ability to address difficult or fragile subjects through art.
Prescott, Arizona, and the Early Western Film World
Speaking from Prescott, Arizona, Nicole highlights the city’s place in early Western filmmaking. She says movies were made there in the late 1800s and early 1900s, partly because filmmakers were promised access to real Indigenous people as experts and because the landscape was ideal for Western stories. She also describes Prescott as a city known early on for humanitarianism, emphasizing that in old Western movies filmed there, people of different races, origins, and backgrounds rode together rather than being automatically cast as villains. Nicole presents Prescott as a place where Western film history, community identity, and early cinematic storytelling came together.
The Elks Theater and the Silent Movie Era
Nicole discusses the Elks Theater, which opened in 1905 as an opera house and later transitioned into a silent movie house. She explains that admission could cost 25 cents, while a box seat was $1.25, which she compares to roughly $46 today. Because it was one of the only theaters and opera houses for miles, people traveled from surrounding states to attend. During the silent movie era, live orchestras accompanied the films, including famous musicians such as John Philip Sousa. Nicole explains that these films brought significant money into Prescott and helped build the city’s early film economy.
Tom Mix, Olive Stokes, and the Birth of a Western Star
A major focus of the episode is Tom Mix, whom Nicole describes as one of the most skilled and iconic Western heroes of early cinema. She shares stories about his rodeo background, athleticism, roping ability, courage, and reputation as a real Western performer. Nicole also tells the story of his marriages, especially his relationship with Olive Stokes, a talented Western performer introduced to him by Will Rogers. She explains that Olive was offered movie contracts because of her beauty and skill, but she insisted that Tom be taken along with her. Nicole credits Olive as instrumental in launching Tom Mix’s movie career.
Tom Mix as Actor, Writer, Producer, Stuntman, and Filmmaker
Nicole emphasizes that Tom Mix was far more than a cowboy actor. She describes him as a writer, producer, director, stuntman, location scout, action planner, and horse trainer. She notes that he mapped routes for horses, planned stunts, wrote scripts, and performed dangerous feats himself at a time when there was no CGI and few modern safety systems. Nicole describes watching his films and being amazed by his riding, mountain climbing, water jumps, roping, and physical control. For her, Tom Mix represents the hands-on courage and creative versatility of early Western filmmaking.
Tony the Wonder Horse and a Legendary Partnership
Nicole gives special attention to Tony the Wonder Horse, Tom Mix’s famous horse and screen partner. She describes Tony as an extraordinary performer who could act, express emotion, perform stunts, rescue characters, jump, tumble, and travel internationally. Nicole compares him to a star in his own right and says the partnership between Tom Mix and Tony was one of the great love stories of silent film. She shares the charming detail that although Tony could perform remarkable stunts, he did not like stairs, so at the Elks Theater he had to be hoisted onto the stage using a harness and a hook outside the building.
Lost Films, Vault Fires, and the Fragility of Film History
The episode also reflects on the tragedy of lost silent films. Nicole explains that early film stock was highly flammable, and vault fires destroyed many movies, sometimes wiping out entire careers. She describes how filmmakers and studios could lose distribution deals, money, and historical legacy when film reels went up in smoke. Nicole says this loss matters not only financially but culturally, because so many early works that shaped film history no longer exist. She promises future episodes exploring the birth of studios and the lives of major early filmmakers whose work was damaged or erased by these fires.
From Silent Films to Talkies and the Changing Movie Business
Nicole discusses the transition from silent movies to talking pictures, explaining that theaters had to change physically, sometimes removing box seats to make space for larger screens and sound equipment. She says the talkies changed the careers of many silent stars, including Tom Mix, whose career did not fully transition into the new era. Instead, he returned to Western shows and circus work. Nicole connects this transition to the broader evolution of entertainment, from opera houses and silent films to modern cinema, television, streaming, and digital storytelling.
Prescott’s Modern Film Legacy and Young Filmmakers
Nicole brings the story into the present by discussing recent productions in Prescott, including the Abigail Mysteries, formerly connected to Mysteries of the Heart, and the welcoming attitude of the town toward film crews. She also celebrates local youth film programs, describing children and teenagers who write, produce, direct, edit, design sound, handle costumes, and rotate roles in filmmaking teams. Nicole is especially inspired that young people can now create movies with phones, AI tools, and accessible technology, giving them opportunities early filmmakers could never have imagined.
Storytelling, Support, and the Movie of Life
In the closing portion of the episode, Nicole shares a lesson from acting teacher and director Harry Mastrogeorge, who taught that story is the most important thing. She recalls his example of watching hundreds of people assemble an entire film shoot just to capture a brief moment of a woman dying in a man’s arms. Nicole connects that image to life itself, saying every moment is supported by many unseen people, choices, preparations, and circumstances. She then shares a personal story about receiving a bicycle from a neighbor and noticing how many people came together just to lower the seat, reinforcing the idea that life, like film, is supported by more people than we realize.
Closing Reflection on Film, Memory, and Personal Dreams
Nicole closes by reflecting on how movies shape lives, fashion, music, emotions, imagination, and cultural memory. She recalls childhood films such as Bambi, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Dumbo, and Pete’s Dragon, explaining that cinema helped form her emotional and creative path. She also notes that modern filmmaking now includes protections for animals, crews, and performers that early film did not have. The episode ends by encouraging listeners to remember that their own lives are supported, to create their own path, and to let the love story of their own hearts lead them into the future.
Hollywood’s Western Roots:
Tom Mix, Prescott, and the Magic of Early Film
Nicole Brandon Opens Hollywood Film and TV Magic
In this episode of Hollywood Film and TV Magic, host Nicole Brandon takes listeners into the early days of filmmaking, focusing on Hollywood’s Western roots, outdoor sound stages, silent movies, and the film history of Prescott, Arizona. She explains that early movie production often happened outdoors, on rooftops, or on temporary rolling wooden stages, with rented homes used for wardrobe, makeup, hair, offices, and production support. Nicole frames the episode around the romance and ruggedness of early filmmaking, when stories were captured under difficult conditions without the technology, protections, and controlled sound stages available today.
Escaping Thomas Edison and Heading West
Nicole explains that many people assume filmmakers went west because of sunshine, beautiful weather, and open landscapes, but she says another major reason was to escape Thomas Edison’s legal pressure over early motion-picture technology. According to the episode, Edison aggressively claimed rights over cameras, scopes, and filmmaking inventions, taking people to court and threatening studios. This helped push filmmakers toward the West, where they could create more freely. Nicole connects that early fight for creative freedom to the continuing importance of storytelling, scripts, television, film, theater, and the ability to address difficult or fragile subjects through art.
Prescott, Arizona, and the Early Western Film World
Speaking from Prescott, Arizona, Nicole highlights the city’s place in early Western filmmaking. She says movies were made there in the late 1800s and early 1900s, partly because filmmakers were promised access to real Indigenous people as experts and because the landscape was ideal for Western stories. She also describes Prescott as a city known early on for humanitarianism, emphasizing that in old Western movies filmed there, people of different races, origins, and backgrounds rode together rather than being automatically cast as villains. Nicole presents Prescott as a place where Western film history, community identity, and early cinematic storytelling came together.
The Elks Theater and the Silent Movie Era
Nicole discusses the Elks Theater, which opened in 1905 as an opera house and later transitioned into a silent movie house. She explains that admission could cost 25 cents, while a box seat was $1.25, which she compares to roughly $46 today. Because it was one of the only theaters and opera houses for miles, people traveled from surrounding states to attend. During the silent movie era, live orchestras accompanied the films, including famous musicians such as John Philip Sousa. Nicole explains that these films brought significant money into Prescott and helped build the city’s early film economy.
Tom Mix, Olive Stokes, and the Birth of a Western Star
A major focus of the episode is Tom Mix, whom Nicole describes as one of the most skilled and iconic Western heroes of early cinema. She shares stories about his rodeo background, athleticism, roping ability, courage, and reputation as a real Western performer. Nicole also tells the story of his marriages, especially his relationship with Olive Stokes, a talented Western performer introduced to him by Will Rogers. She explains that Olive was offered movie contracts because of her beauty and skill, but she insisted that Tom be taken along with her. Nicole credits Olive as instrumental in launching Tom Mix’s movie career.
Tom Mix as Actor, Writer, Producer, Stuntman, and Filmmaker
Nicole emphasizes that Tom Mix was far more than a cowboy actor. She describes him as a writer, producer, director, stuntman, location scout, action planner, and horse trainer. She notes that he mapped routes for horses, planned stunts, wrote scripts, and performed dangerous feats himself at a time when there was no CGI and few modern safety systems. Nicole describes watching his films and being amazed by his riding, mountain climbing, water jumps, roping, and physical control. For her, Tom Mix represents the hands-on courage and creative versatility of early Western filmmaking.
Tony the Wonder Horse and a Legendary Partnership
Nicole gives special attention to Tony the Wonder Horse, Tom Mix’s famous horse and screen partner. She describes Tony as an extraordinary performer who could act, express emotion, perform stunts, rescue characters, jump, tumble, and travel internationally. Nicole compares him to a star in his own right and says the partnership between Tom Mix and Tony was one of the great love stories of silent film. She shares the charming detail that although Tony could perform remarkable stunts, he did not like stairs, so at the Elks Theater he had to be hoisted onto the stage using a harness and a hook outside the building.
Lost Films, Vault Fires, and the Fragility of Film History
The episode also reflects on the tragedy of lost silent films. Nicole explains that early film stock was highly flammable, and vault fires destroyed many movies, sometimes wiping out entire careers. She describes how filmmakers and studios could lose distribution deals, money, and historical legacy when film reels went up in smoke. Nicole says this loss matters not only financially but culturally, because so many early works that shaped film history no longer exist. She promises future episodes exploring the birth of studios and the lives of major early filmmakers whose work was damaged or erased by these fires.
From Silent Films to Talkies and the Changing Movie Business
Nicole discusses the transition from silent movies to talking pictures, explaining that theaters had to change physically, sometimes removing box seats to make space for larger screens and sound equipment. She says the talkies changed the careers of many silent stars, including Tom Mix, whose career did not fully transition into the new era. Instead, he returned to Western shows and circus work. Nicole connects this transition to the broader evolution of entertainment, from opera houses and silent films to modern cinema, television, streaming, and digital storytelling.
Prescott’s Modern Film Legacy and Young Filmmakers
Nicole brings the story into the present by discussing recent productions in Prescott, including the Abigail Mysteries, formerly connected to Mysteries of the Heart, and the welcoming attitude of the town toward film crews. She also celebrates local youth film programs, describing children and teenagers who write, produce, direct, edit, design sound, handle costumes, and rotate roles in filmmaking teams. Nicole is especially inspired that young people can now create movies with phones, AI tools, and accessible technology, giving them opportunities early filmmakers could never have imagined.
Storytelling, Support, and the Movie of Life
In the closing portion of the episode, Nicole shares a lesson from acting teacher and director Harry Mastrogeorge, who taught that story is the most important thing. She recalls his example of watching hundreds of people assemble an entire film shoot just to capture a brief moment of a woman dying in a man’s arms. Nicole connects that image to life itself, saying every moment is supported by many unseen people, choices, preparations, and circumstances. She then shares a personal story about receiving a bicycle from a neighbor and noticing how many people came together just to lower the seat, reinforcing the idea that life, like film, is supported by more people than we realize.
Closing Reflection on Film, Memory, and Personal Dreams
Nicole closes by reflecting on how movies shape lives, fashion, music, emotions, imagination, and cultural memory. She recalls childhood films such as Bambi, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Dumbo, and Pete’s Dragon, explaining that cinema helped form her emotional and creative path. She also notes that modern filmmaking now includes protections for animals, crews, and performers that early film did not have. The episode ends by encouraging listeners to remember that their own lives are supported, to create their own path, and to let the love story of their own hearts lead them into the future.
Signs of Life - Medium Insights with Host Roman Karpishka
Mediumship, Forensic Astrology, and the Many Ways Spirit Communicates
Guest: #FFFCertifiedMedium Dave Campbell
Dave has more than twenty years of experience as a medium and astrologer. He wrote the book 'Forensic Astrology: Solving Crimes with Astrology,' and is also a contributing author of the book 'Find Me', which is about the group of psychics, mediums, astrologers, and law enforcement canine search and rescue that is dedicated to assisting families and the police in finding missing people.
Roman Karpishka Opens Signs of Life: Medium Insights
In this episode of Signs of Life: Medium Insights, host Roman Karpishka welcomes listeners to the Forever Family Foundation broadcast exploring survival of consciousness, spirituality, mediumship, and the afterlife. Roman introduces guest Dave Campbell, a professional psychic medium and astrologer with more than 20 years of experience. Dave is described as a specialist in forensic astrology, a contributor to the book Find Me, and someone who has worked with families and law enforcement-related groups to help locate missing people, profile cases, and interpret information through astrology and psychic perception.
Symbols, Names, and Spirit Communication
Roman begins by asking Dave about symbolism and how symbols speak to him during readings. Dave explains that spirit often communicates through images, names, songs, characters, or unusual symbols, and that he does not always know whether something is literal or figurative until the client confirms it. He gives examples of receiving cartoon references like Fred Flintstone, Velma from Scooby-Doo, Tabitha from Bewitched, and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz to identify names or personal connections. He also shares a memorable example of hearing the song “Love Shack” during a group reading, which turned out to be a meaningful private reference for a man whose girlfriend had passed.
Helping Clients Relax Before Readings
The conversation moves into how clients often feel nervous or apprehensive before a psychic or medium reading. Dave says almost everyone is nervous at first, and he tries to calm them by talking with them and explaining that nothing scary will happen. He says nervous energy can affect him as well, so helping clients relax is important for the reading itself. Roman and Dave frame the process as one that requires openness, calm, and trust rather than fear or forced expectation.
Forensic Astrology and Missing-Person Cases
Dave then discusses his work with a group that assists in missing-person and law-enforcement-related cases. He says the group includes psychics, mediums, astrologers, and other intuitive practitioners, and that cases generally come through the group rather than directly through him. Dave explains that they will not take a case unless law enforcement is willing to receive the information, because otherwise the work may not be used. He describes how some cases take years to receive feedback, and how the group later compares results against known information to evaluate accuracy.
Remote Work, On-Location Impressions, and Case Examples
Dave explains that most of the group’s work is done remotely, but sometimes small teams go on location when assigned. He says being physically present at a location can intensify the connection because the raw energy of the place is stronger. He shares one example of following a road on Google Maps and identifying where a missing man would be found after his vehicle went off a cliff. He also mentions a murder case in which he visited the victim’s home, received impressions of the perpetrator, and later saw those impressions validated when the suspect was caught and convicted, though he avoids naming the case because of legal sensitivity.
Mediumship Evidence and Unusual Validations
Roman asks Dave about mind-blowing experiences from his mediumship practice. Dave describes a reading for a mother and daughter in which the deceased father brought through the image of an octopus. Although Dave thought it sounded unlikely, the women had specifically agreed that if he mentioned an octopus, they would know the reading was real. Dave says such unusual validations are meaningful because they are too specific to be guessed easily. He also explains that animals can appear in readings and may communicate much like people do, whether dogs, cats, horses, turtles, or other pets.
The Afterlife, Heaven, and the Moment of Death
The conversation turns to what Dave has perceived about the afterlife. He says departed loved ones often describe themselves as being in heaven, though the details vary because each person’s experience of the other side may be different. Some may show mountains, landscapes, space-like imagery, or places that resemble what they loved while alive. Dave also says he does not believe people experience pain at the moment of death once they are out of the body. He describes accounts in which people observe their bodies being worked on after an accident without feeling physical pain, and he says the transition is generally associated with peace, love, light, and spiritual release.
Astrology, Destiny, Free Will, and Life Plans
Roman and Dave also discuss astrology, destiny, and free will. Dave says his view has changed over time, and he now believes much of life is pre-planned, with free will influencing how people respond to the plan. He describes an astrology chart as a kind of map a person comes in with, showing major life themes, people, career paths, lessons, and opportunities. According to Dave, if something is not in the chart, it is not likely to happen, but individuals still have choice in how they engage with what appears. The conversation also touches on reincarnation, soul lessons, and the possibility that difficult experiences may need to be faced again if they are not worked through.
Violence, Disclosure, Aliens, and the State of the World
Roman asks Dave whether the world is more violent than it used to be, and Dave says he believes people may simply hear about violence more because of instant news and social media. They also discuss astrology’s connection to major historical cycles, including planetary alignments Dave connects with revolutionary periods. The conversation briefly moves into extraterrestrial life, with Dave saying he believes intelligent life exists elsewhere and that contact has likely already happened in some way. Roman and Dave discuss government disclosures, media manipulation, skepticism, intuition, and the need for discernment when interpreting public events.
Caller Melanie, Grief, Charts, and Soul Lessons
A caller named Melanie from Nevada joins the show and offers a reflection on timelessness, comparing it to flow states such as playing music and losing track of time. She asks Dave about choosing astrological reports, and he recommends starting with a natal chart if someone has never had their chart interpreted before. Melanie also discusses soul contracts, the death of her daughter, grief, choice points, suicide, and the possibility that souls may face lessons again if they leave before completing them. Dave agrees that suicide is overly stigmatized and says he has not seen evidence that people who die by suicide are condemned to hell or eternal darkness. He encourages a more compassionate understanding while still acknowledging that unresolved lessons may continue.
Boundaries, Ethics, and Closing Reflections
Near the end, Roman asks Dave whether he has ever refused to give someone a reading. Dave says he has, especially when someone is in such severe grief that they need counseling first, or when a person comes in only to challenge or test him rather than receive healing or evidence. He emphasizes that mediumship can support grief, but it does not replace counseling. Dave closes by telling listeners they can find him through The Astrology Store in Glendale, Arizona, where he offers medium readings, natal chart readings, forecasts, relationship readings, compatibility work, relocation readings, and group events. Roman thanks Dave, the caller, and the listeners, and signs off until the next second-Thursday broadcast.
Mediumship, Forensic Astrology, and the Many Ways Spirit Communicates
Guest: #FFFCertifiedMedium Dave Campbell
Dave has more than twenty years of experience as a medium and astrologer. He wrote the book 'Forensic Astrology: Solving Crimes with Astrology,' and is also a contributing author of the book 'Find Me', which is about the group of psychics, mediums, astrologers, and law enforcement canine search and rescue that is dedicated to assisting families and the police in finding missing people.
Roman Karpishka Opens Signs of Life: Medium Insights
In this episode of Signs of Life: Medium Insights, host Roman Karpishka welcomes listeners to the Forever Family Foundation broadcast exploring survival of consciousness, spirituality, mediumship, and the afterlife. Roman introduces guest Dave Campbell, a professional psychic medium and astrologer with more than 20 years of experience. Dave is described as a specialist in forensic astrology, a contributor to the book Find Me, and someone who has worked with families and law enforcement-related groups to help locate missing people, profile cases, and interpret information through astrology and psychic perception.
Symbols, Names, and Spirit Communication
Roman begins by asking Dave about symbolism and how symbols speak to him during readings. Dave explains that spirit often communicates through images, names, songs, characters, or unusual symbols, and that he does not always know whether something is literal or figurative until the client confirms it. He gives examples of receiving cartoon references like Fred Flintstone, Velma from Scooby-Doo, Tabitha from Bewitched, and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz to identify names or personal connections. He also shares a memorable example of hearing the song “Love Shack” during a group reading, which turned out to be a meaningful private reference for a man whose girlfriend had passed.
Helping Clients Relax Before Readings
The conversation moves into how clients often feel nervous or apprehensive before a psychic or medium reading. Dave says almost everyone is nervous at first, and he tries to calm them by talking with them and explaining that nothing scary will happen. He says nervous energy can affect him as well, so helping clients relax is important for the reading itself. Roman and Dave frame the process as one that requires openness, calm, and trust rather than fear or forced expectation.
Forensic Astrology and Missing-Person Cases
Dave then discusses his work with a group that assists in missing-person and law-enforcement-related cases. He says the group includes psychics, mediums, astrologers, and other intuitive practitioners, and that cases generally come through the group rather than directly through him. Dave explains that they will not take a case unless law enforcement is willing to receive the information, because otherwise the work may not be used. He describes how some cases take years to receive feedback, and how the group later compares results against known information to evaluate accuracy.
Remote Work, On-Location Impressions, and Case Examples
Dave explains that most of the group’s work is done remotely, but sometimes small teams go on location when assigned. He says being physically present at a location can intensify the connection because the raw energy of the place is stronger. He shares one example of following a road on Google Maps and identifying where a missing man would be found after his vehicle went off a cliff. He also mentions a murder case in which he visited the victim’s home, received impressions of the perpetrator, and later saw those impressions validated when the suspect was caught and convicted, though he avoids naming the case because of legal sensitivity.
Mediumship Evidence and Unusual Validations
Roman asks Dave about mind-blowing experiences from his mediumship practice. Dave describes a reading for a mother and daughter in which the deceased father brought through the image of an octopus. Although Dave thought it sounded unlikely, the women had specifically agreed that if he mentioned an octopus, they would know the reading was real. Dave says such unusual validations are meaningful because they are too specific to be guessed easily. He also explains that animals can appear in readings and may communicate much like people do, whether dogs, cats, horses, turtles, or other pets.
The Afterlife, Heaven, and the Moment of Death
The conversation turns to what Dave has perceived about the afterlife. He says departed loved ones often describe themselves as being in heaven, though the details vary because each person’s experience of the other side may be different. Some may show mountains, landscapes, space-like imagery, or places that resemble what they loved while alive. Dave also says he does not believe people experience pain at the moment of death once they are out of the body. He describes accounts in which people observe their bodies being worked on after an accident without feeling physical pain, and he says the transition is generally associated with peace, love, light, and spiritual release.
Astrology, Destiny, Free Will, and Life Plans
Roman and Dave also discuss astrology, destiny, and free will. Dave says his view has changed over time, and he now believes much of life is pre-planned, with free will influencing how people respond to the plan. He describes an astrology chart as a kind of map a person comes in with, showing major life themes, people, career paths, lessons, and opportunities. According to Dave, if something is not in the chart, it is not likely to happen, but individuals still have choice in how they engage with what appears. The conversation also touches on reincarnation, soul lessons, and the possibility that difficult experiences may need to be faced again if they are not worked through.
Violence, Disclosure, Aliens, and the State of the World
Roman asks Dave whether the world is more violent than it used to be, and Dave says he believes people may simply hear about violence more because of instant news and social media. They also discuss astrology’s connection to major historical cycles, including planetary alignments Dave connects with revolutionary periods. The conversation briefly moves into extraterrestrial life, with Dave saying he believes intelligent life exists elsewhere and that contact has likely already happened in some way. Roman and Dave discuss government disclosures, media manipulation, skepticism, intuition, and the need for discernment when interpreting public events.
Caller Melanie, Grief, Charts, and Soul Lessons
A caller named Melanie from Nevada joins the show and offers a reflection on timelessness, comparing it to flow states such as playing music and losing track of time. She asks Dave about choosing astrological reports, and he recommends starting with a natal chart if someone has never had their chart interpreted before. Melanie also discusses soul contracts, the death of her daughter, grief, choice points, suicide, and the possibility that souls may face lessons again if they leave before completing them. Dave agrees that suicide is overly stigmatized and says he has not seen evidence that people who die by suicide are condemned to hell or eternal darkness. He encourages a more compassionate understanding while still acknowledging that unresolved lessons may continue.
Boundaries, Ethics, and Closing Reflections
Near the end, Roman asks Dave whether he has ever refused to give someone a reading. Dave says he has, especially when someone is in such severe grief that they need counseling first, or when a person comes in only to challenge or test him rather than receive healing or evidence. He emphasizes that mediumship can support grief, but it does not replace counseling. Dave closes by telling listeners they can find him through The Astrology Store in Glendale, Arizona, where he offers medium readings, natal chart readings, forecasts, relationship readings, compatibility work, relocation readings, and group events. Roman thanks Dave, the caller, and the listeners, and signs off until the next second-Thursday broadcast.