Midnight In The Desert

[Chad Jacobs]

I believe that both Dave and Heather had good shows tonight (sadly I only catch the last hour of her show since I tune in after Dave's and haven't figured out how to use my password to listen to Heather's archives).  Also, I believe that she has changed the name to "The Kingdom of Nye" based upon what she said on her show. If so I believe that this is a good thing and can let us progress in enjoying two high quality shows concerning the paranormal.  Heather and Dave (and Keith) for that matter have far more in common than most and I believe they may still find a way to support one another, if not work together.

[Lilith]

I believe that both Dave and Heather had good shows tonight (sadly I only catch the last hour of her show since I tune in after Dave's and haven't figured out how to use my password to listen to Heather's archives).  Also, I believe that she has changed the name to "The Kingdom of Nye" based upon what she said on her show. If so I believe that this is a good thing and can let us progress in enjoying to high quality shows concerning the paranormal.  Heather and Dave (and Keith) for that matter have far more in common than most and I believe they may still find a way to support one another, if not work together.

I really enjoyed Heathers show tonight.  I am starting Daves now.  It will be interesting to see which one I enjoy the most. 

In my experience, if a show is good, the people listening will be commenting on the show, which I didn't see happening much with the people listening to Dave tonight.  That said, I enjoyed Daves commentary on death.  We shall see.

[WOTR]

...and I believe they may still find a way to support one another, if not work together.

Do you suffer from other delusions? 

[Lilith]

All kidding, joking, and bellgabbing aside, "Midnight in the Desert"  is not a fitting title for the show as Dave presents it IMO.  Lets face it, when you listen to Dave, you do not at all feel like he is broadcasting at midnight, nor do you feel like he is broadcasting from the desert.  You feel like it could be anytime of day, in a recording studio.  The title and the host do not at all fit together IMO.

[Lilith]

Paranormal shows on television have done more to convince me it is all fake than to convince me that any of it is real.

[Lilith]

Yeah Dave, I know, and I appreciate your efforts, but even the Energy Grid is an "old news" topic.

[Lilith]

Sounds like a plan Dave.  I like to learn about all kinds of things.  Any NEW stories about ANYTHING are interesting to me.

[Lilith]

Well, that's a thing too.  If a producer is looking for new stories on the internet, chances are, it's probably not a new story already.  IF I was young, and was interested in doing a radio show, I would find my "stories" via word of mouth, to hear stories from people who have never been heard from before.  Their stories don't even have to be vetted, or even true IMO, they just have to be interesting to listen to, then you can decide for yourself.  It is the listening and deciding that is most of the fun IMO.

I think that's why I like callers.

[Chad Jacobs]

I really enjoyed Heathers show tonight.  I am starting Daves now.  It will be interesting to see which one I enjoy the most. 

In my experience, if a show is good, the people listening will be commenting on the show, which I didn't see happening much with the people listening to Dave tonight.  That said, I enjoyed Daves commentary on death.  We shall see.

Dave's guest tonight was very "academic" he was IMHO also interesting, but it is a different type of show than many typical guests. It is a good thing to have many guest types presented. I would have liked to have seen more calls taken on the show.  Heather on the other hand did an excellent job of "slowing the show" and focusing on details. In this way she can probably get two or three more shows out of a guest (over say a six month period) than can Dave who is a little more "ADHD" (not unlike myself).  Which approach you prefer may both depend upon your individual tastes and the particular guest.

[Lilith]

Dave's guest tonight was very "academic" he was IMHO also interesting, but it is a different type of show than many typical guests. It is a good thing to have many guest types presented. I would have like to have seen more calls taken on the show.  Heather on the other hand did an excellent job of "slowing the show" and focusing on details. In this way she can probably get two or three more shows out of a guest (over say a six month period) than can Dave who is a little more "ADHD" (not unlike myself).  Which approach you prefer may both depend upon your individual tastes and the particular guest.

I LIKE Dave a LOT so far as a person, but listening to him, is a bit like listening to the evening news to my ears. He doesn't create any atmosphere, other than that of sitting in a recording studio IMO.  I don't mind that,  if the topic and/or the guest is interesting.

[Chad Jacobs]

Dave "when he lets his hair down" can be both fun, serious, and entertaining at the same time.  I will say that I felt his co-host Tim from Darkness Radio really maximized these traits within Dave. I enjoy him greatly either way, but he worked with Tim daily for many, many years (still does with their weekend Beyond The Darkness podcast), but it's just not quite the same as their old five night per week Darkness Radio show which preceded C2C. Still, he is a professional and you will probably find that he will really apply himself at maximizing the show.

[Lilith]

Dave "when he lets his hair down" can be both fun, serious, and entertaining at the same time.  I will say that I felt his co-host Tim from Darkness Radio really maximized these traits within Dave. I enjoy him greatly either way, but he worked with Tim daily for many, many years (still does with their weekend Beyond The Darkness podcast), but it's just not quite the same as their old five night per week Darkness Radio show which preceded C2C. Still, he is a professional and you will probably find that he will really apply himself at maximizing the show.

In that case, I will hang in there, and look forward to hearing Dave when he lets his hair down. 

[Spookcat]

I believe that both Dave and Heather had good shows tonight (sadly I only catch the last hour of her show since I tune in after Dave's and haven't figured out how to use my password to listen to Heather's archives).  Also, I believe that she has changed the name to "The Kingdom of Nye" based upon what she said on her show. If so I believe that this is a good thing and can let us progress in enjoying two high quality shows concerning the paranormal.  Heather and Dave (and Keith) for that matter have far more in common than most and I believe they may still find a way to support one another, if not work together.

I think people are questioning now whether Karen at KNYE will go after HW because their call meaning is Kingdom of Nye.

[Lilith]

I think people are questioning now whether Karen at KNYE will go after HW because their call meaning is Kingdom of Nye.

Yeah.  Heather really hasn't come up with a title that makes the show a reflection of herself yet.  Of course, that said, Midnight in the Desert isn't really a reflection of Dave either.

[WOTR]

All kidding, joking, and bellgabbing aside, "Midnight in the Desert"  is not a fitting title for the show as Dave presents it IMO.  Lets face it, when you listen to Dave, you do not at all feel like he is broadcasting at midnight, nor do you feel like he is broadcasting from the desert.  You feel like it could be anytime of day, in a recording studio.  The title and the host do not at all fit together IMO.

I figure you are correct, Brig.  Dave does not sound "midnight", as I would describe it- mostly because he is polished and professional.  Midnight on the radio or television is either infomercials with sleazy salesmen (Hi, George)*, or incompetent, low rent, low quality drivel (Hi, Heather.)*  It reeks of cheapness and desperation, and you know it is only there as a filler because the station cannot go to "dead air."

He also does not sound "desert", where it is desolate, isolated, lonely and friendless.  Regrettably, he is married with a stable home, family and (I would presume) circle of friends rather than facebook sycophants and people trying to use him.

Sadly, Dave's show should probably not reference midnight or the desert... But due to the drama it seems to cause, I am damn glad that it references both.  I also wish he would start calling himself "heir apparent to the Art Bell broadcasting Legacy." 

*Hi, Paul.

[WOTR]

Yeah.  Heather really hasn't come up with a title that makes the show a reflection of herself yet.  Of course, that said, Midnight in the Desert isn't really a reflection of Dave either.

Maybe it is a reflection of Dave.  Maybe Dave likes subscribers and income- something that MITD seems to provide.

[Chad Jacobs]

I'm listening to Clyde Lewis's show tonight (on Apple podcast) while working on an assignment (obviously not very focused on the assignment) and he is encouraging people to vote for George Noory to be adopted (he has already been nominated) into the Radio Broadcasting Hall of Fame.  You can do this by dialing 96000 on your cell phone and then texting 700 or by going to www.radiovote.com . No doubt I can count on BellGab being a clarion advocate for George in this process.

[WOTR]

I'm listening to Clyde Lewis's show tonight (on Apple podcast) while working on an assignment (obviously not very focused on the assignment) and he is encouraging people to vote for George Noory to be adopted (he has already been nominated) into the Radio Broadcasting Hall of Fame.  You can do this by dialing 96000 on your cell phone and then texting 700 or by going to www.radiovote.com . No doubt I can count on BellGab being a clarion advocate for George in this process.

Is there a number that I can dial or text to register my disgust that fumblegums has even been nominated?

[Spookcat]

Yeah.  Heather really hasn't come up with a title that makes the show a reflection of herself yet.  Of course, that said, Midnight in the Desert isn't really a reflection of Dave either.

I think it's to do with Dave being hired to do a show that was already in existence as opposed to coming up with his own.
I suppose it makes sense if you look at it from the perspective that MitDs flag station is in the desert though. I know there was talk about running the show longer once Dave got more familiar with it, but I don't know the status on that.

[Spookcat]

Is there a number that I can dial or text to register my disgust that fumblegums has even been nominated?

Think of it this way: at least Vara wasn't nominated.

[Corona Kitty]

I might have to bring Karen back sooner, for some caller Q & A

[Lilith]

I figure you are correct, Brig.  Dave does not sound "midnight", as I would describe it- mostly because he is polished and professional.  Midnight on the radio or television is either infomercials with sleazy salesmen (Hi, George)*, or incompetent, low rent, low quality drivel (Hi, Heather.)*  It reeks of cheapness and desperation, and you know it is only there as a filler because the station cannot go to "dead air."

He also does not sound "desert", where it is desolate, isolated, lonely and friendless.  Regrettably, he is married with a stable home, family and (I would presume) circle of friends rather than facebook sycophants and people trying to use him.

Sadly, Dave's show should probably not reference midnight or the desert... But due to the drama it seems to cause, I am damn glad that it references both.  I also wish he would start calling himself "heir apparent to the Art Bell broadcasting Legacy." 

*Hi, Paul.

I don't disagree with anything you said.  However, It remains that although I agree with your description of Dave as a professional, and imagine him perfectly suited for topics like True Crime, or the evening news,  I haven't yet found him entertaining.  There is nothing wrong with that, and I only can speak for myself, but in the middle of the nite, after a long day, or first thing in the morning, before I set off into my day, I look to be entertained.  It may well turn out to be that Dave is simply not my cup of tea.  That being said, he seems like a very nice man, and I wish him and Keith great success.  On the other hand, I haven't heard him when he lets his hair down yet, so I haven't made up my mind yet.  Do I like Dave?  Yes, very much.  Am I going to be a fan of his show?  I dunno yet.

[Lilith]

I might have to bring Karen back sooner, for some caller Q & A

I would like that Mike. I understand why you held off asking questions the first show. You were being intuitive about her feelings after a recent and emotional loss.

[Corona Kitty]

Paranormal shows on television have done more to convince me it is all fake than to convince me that any of it is real.

All "ghost hunting shows", stink on ice.

[Corona Kitty]

I would like that Mike. I understand why you held off asking questions the first show. You were being intuitive about her feelings after a recent and emotional loss.

100% ...

Now that the dust has settled & moves have been made on the proverbial playing field. It's all fair game.

[Lilith]

100% ...

Now that the dust has settled & moves have been made on the proverbial playing field. It's all fair game.

Praise MV!

[Corona Kitty]

Praise MV!

I thought he switched gimmicks?

[Lilith]

I thought he switched gimmicks?

He'll always be MV to me.

[Corona Kitty]

He'll always be MV to me.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mv

[Lilith]

I agree with Daves guest, that we might not have the capacity to understand the world around us.  I would go even farther, and speculate that everything we think we know, is never more than speculation, based on the most recent discoveries and understandings,  which change over time.  The only ultimate truth is change IMO.