The Drop the Needle Podcast: Ep.43

Title: Exploring Haunted Spaces and Energy Clearing with Psychic Medium Joseph D'Airo
Host: Jim Alstott
Guest: Joseph D'Airo, Psychic Medium
Date: September 25, 2025

Overview

In this episode, host Jim Alstott welcomes back psychic medium Joseph D’Airo to dive deep into the world of haunted spaces, energy clearing, and spiritual phenomena. Joseph shares his experiences clearing homes and businesses—explaining the nature of residual and spirit energy, recounting his most memorable cases, and offering listeners simple methods to reclaim energetic control of their spaces. With humor and candor, the conversation explores both the practical and metaphysical aspects of Joseph’s work, along with his take on the portrayal of paranormal investigation in popular media.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. How Haunted Space Clearings Begin

• Process Initiation:
  • Most calls come from people sensing that "something's off" or lingering negativity in their home or business. (02:42)
  • Joseph clarifies that not all cases involve spirits—often, it's a buildup of energy from emotions or events.
  • Quote: "Sometimes I'll say energy gets cluttered and it needs somebody to tell it what to do." —Joseph (02:54)
• Types of Energies:
  • Discusses difference between residual energy (left behind by human emotions/events) and spirits (sometimes related to property history, earlier owners, or even ancient Native American energy, especially in Long Island). (04:00)

2. What Happens During a Clearing?

• Consent and Setup:
  • Joseph stresses the importance of permission from property owners before performing a clearing. (06:10)
  • He brings candles, crystals, and creates a charged grid according to his intuition and energy of the place. (06:56)
• Rituals and Interactions:
  • The process could be called a "ceremony" or "ritual," depending on personal preference. (07:41)
  • He communicates both with the energy and spirits present, distinguishing between relatives/friendly presences and those who "don’t belong." (07:58)
  • Quote: "If you belong here, then fine. But if you don't belong here, you got to go." —Joseph (07:58)
  • Spirits are subject to a "cosmic law"—they cannot lie, only attempt to deceive. (08:15)

3. Stories from the Field

• Memorable Encounters:
  • Queens Case:
    • Had to deal with an especially stubborn spirit, culminating in objects being thrown at Joseph. The homeowner witnessed the incident, confirming the experience. (10:54)
    • Quote: "They started, like, throwing stuff at me...something flew across the room as they entered." —Joseph (10:54)
  • Antique Objects:
    • Warns about bringing antiques into new homes as they carry energy from previous owners, sometimes leading to hauntings ("solid objects record and absorb everything"). (11:57)
• Emotional Residue:
  • Energy from family arguments or past trauma can persist, causing disturbances even in absence of spirits.
  • Collective Manifestation:
    • In a Manhattan apartment, Joseph explains how tenants’ belief in a haunting can amplify or perpetuate paranormal phenomena. (14:45; 16:43)
    • Quote: "When people ... all start believing a location is haunted... it perpetuates the energy to act on that." —Joseph (14:45)

4. Energy Clearing as a Practice

• Techniques for Clearing Out Spirits/Energy:
  • Methods revolve around intention, conversation, and sometimes guiding unaware spirits "into the light." (13:57)
  • Some spirits are simply confused and unaware that they have died—these take more effort and time.
• In-Person Requirement:
  • Joseph insists on being present for clearings, warning against remote rituals led by untrained homeowners due to safety and effectiveness. (24:59)
  • Quote: "I need to be present in the space." —Joseph (25:01)
• Protecting Himself:
  • He describes energetic boundaries to prevent spirits from following him home, humorously recounting spirits "hitting a wall" at his doorway. (26:24)
  • Conducts self-cleansing rituals after each job for spiritual hygiene. (41:55)

5. Comparisons with Paranormal TV Shows

• Views on Media Sensationalism:
  • While Joseph finds shows like Ghost Adventures entertaining, he notes their tendency for theatricality and sometimes inaccurate portrayal of spirit presence and activity. (28:53)
  • Enjoys Kim Russo’s approach, which he finds more authentic, and highlights differences between "scientific" investigation and spiritual communication. (30:24)
  • Quote: "They're looking over there for the ghost, but the ghost is over there." —Joseph (28:59)

6. Listener Guidance and DIY Advice

• Simple Steps for Listeners:
  • Joseph assures homeowners that intention and personal authority matter most. (47:17)
  • Advices: claim your space, set boundaries, use meaningful rituals or symbols (candles, religious items). If it makes you feel better, it’s effective due to the intention behind it.
  • Quote: "I promise everyone, you're in control. It can't do anything if you don't want it to." —Joseph (47:17)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On energy residue:
  "Just like dust in the corner eventually collects where enough for you to notice it." —Joseph (03:57)

• On spirits’ reactions:
  "If you're family, no, I'm not getting rid of you. But if you don't belong here, you got to go." —Joseph (07:58)

• On protecting his own space:
  "They can't enter my space unless I say so. I've watched them follow me home, and when they get to my space, they kind of hit a wall and can't proceed any further, which I like...I find hilarious." —Joseph (26:28)

• On the foundational rule:
  "You're in control. If you don't want it there, it can't exist with you. But you got to wrap your mind around that." —Joseph (47:17)

• On why he doesn’t let homeowners do the clearing:
  "If you're not trusting what you're doing, it's not going to work." —Joseph (25:52)

Highlighted Segments & Timestamps

• Introducing Joseph D’Airo & Topic: (00:04–02:24)
• How Clearings Typically Begin / Types of Energies: (02:42–04:00)
• What Happens During a Clearing/Ceremony: (06:10–08:42)
• Tense and Memorable Case Stories:
  • The Spirit That Threw Objects: (10:54)
  • Antiques and Energy Attachments: (11:45–13:39)
  • The Manhattan Haunted Apartment: (14:45–18:27)
• Energy Management & Avoiding Callbacks: (20:08)
• Experiences with TV Paranormal Shows & Gadgets: (27:50–33:49)
• Joseph’s Own Protection and Aftercare Rituals: (41:55)
• Advice for Listeners Feeling Unsettled in Their Spaces: (47:10)

Tone and Language

Joseph’s explanations are conversational, compassionate, and often laced with humor (“If something happened, I wouldn’t go 'Oh!'—that I couldn’t promise!” —Jim, 42:25). He demystifies his practice, emphasizes personal empowerment, and offers reassurance throughout, without sensationalism.

How to Contact Joseph D’Airo

Joseph shares multiple ways to reach him, including his website, email, phone, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok). All links are provided in the show notes. (49:19)

Final Notes

Joseph closes by encouraging listeners to trust their intuition and authority over their own space, while Jim reiterates the resources available and expresses gratitude for Joseph’s insights and presence.

For more details or to book a session with Joseph, check the episode’s show notes.