The creepiest story ever: Somebody is putting porcelain dolls in the front yards of little girls, and they look just like the girls! Plus, cos play is no excuse for unwanted sexual advances. You’ll hear an activist from “Geeks for Consent” who is trying to change the vibe at Comic-Con…and wait until you hear her get into it with Jay Campadonia! Never mind selfies, get ready for dronies! The new Apple OS X Yosemite is out in beta, but be careful! A drug that could prevent Alzheimer’s is in trials...
Jul 24, 2014•44 min
Big soccer day as the LA Galaxy take on Manchester United at the Rose Bowl. Phil predicts a Galaxy win. Plus our travel guy, Gary Warner gives a bunch of tips for summer travel…before summer slips through your fingers! Jennifer Bjorklund updates us on the indignity of going through a metal detector…when you’re the Secretary of State! Portland has a pastry problem, and a woman goes off on people who relieve themselves in her yard. Jay Campadonia offers up Sarah Palin’s excuse for speeding, a woma...
Jul 24, 2014•44 min
We’re pretty sure today’s show went too far. But we’re all adults here, so here it goes. Michael Russer talks about how erectile dysfunction changed his life and now he is more intimate with his partner and sex is better than ever. Yeah, we know, but you have to hear his explanation. We have an important update on the missing Giant Rubber Duck. And entertainment gal Gayl Murphy brings you the “back story” of Naked and Afraid. Plus Jay Campadonia reveals the softer side of Ted Nugent, why a 97-ye...
Jul 23, 2014•44 min
Illinois has a new law that makes medical marijuana available for children who suffer from seizures. You’ll hear from a Dr. in California who’s daughter has dealt with this every day of her life. Dr. Love takes the show to the boundaries of taste with her advice on love, passion and how to know you’ve found your soul mate. What do you do to stop an exotic parrot from trying to mate with humans? You send the exotic animal trainer we speak with. Wait until you hear what she trained the parrot to h...
Jul 21, 2014•44 min•Ep. 103
Gardening expert Nick Federoff joins the friends to talk about how easy it is for you to start a vegetable garden, no matter how much space you have. Plus Tommy Stathes is preserving classic and forgotten cartoons for the ages. What’s your favorite cartoon? Jay reveals e-Hamony’s new spokesman and it makes absolutely no sense….if there’s a God in heaven. Ikea is offering pets for adoption. Dinosaur poop is up for auction. Chris tells us about Chinese farmers are giving up on crops to build trans...
Jul 18, 2014•44 min•Ep. 102
On the day when a Malaysia Jetliner is shot down over Ukraine and Israel sends ground troops into Gaza, The Friends still keep things light with stories about farm animals having sex, and toaster selfies. Plus, Tech Guy Jeremy Anticouni checks in with his perspective on massive layoffs at Microsoft, IBM and Apple taking another shot at playing nice together, and an all-you-can-eat Kindle offering from Amazon. Wiat until you hear what Dwayne The Rock” Johnson eats every day to get into Hercules s...
Jul 18, 2014•44 min•Ep. 101
Since our humble beginnings as a weekly podcast in August of 2013 then becoming the first podcast to leap to major market broadcast radio, today is our 100th show. We couldn’t have done it without you…well, actually we could have, but it’s great to have you along for the ride. Today, “The Beach” versus “49ers” at CSULB and the fate of Prospector Pete. Plus, why in the world would you vacation in the desert during this time of year? And, NASA says they are pretty sure now there’s life out there, ...
Jul 17, 2014•44 min•Ep. 100
Yup, it’s exactly what it sounds like. A snail expert describes what could have happened had a bunch of giant, African Snails gotten loose at Los Angeles International Airport. Plus Expedia lists the values and behaviors of beach-goers, especially those who chose to go nude. Jennifer Bjorklund talks immigration issues and the possible deportation of a Pulitzer Prize winner, juxtaposed with the next chapter in the life of the “Wu-Tang-Wang” guy. Jay Campadonia tells the heart-breaking story of a ...
Jul 15, 2014•44 min•Ep. 99
You do not want to miss Jennifer Bjorklund recounting her visit to the Texas/Mexico border and how seeing and meeting the children who are streaming in from Central America changed her perspective on the issue completely. The Sr. Vice President of Harley-Davidson gets our thoughts on their planned ELECTRIC motorcycle. Plus the young women who left her contacts in for 6 months…can you say AMOEBA?!?! World Cup money is flowing. John Legend’s super model girlfriend says she was too fat for Forever ...
Jul 15, 2014•44 min•Ep. 98
Jay Campadonia questions the judgement of the San Francisco Giants instituting a ban on “culturally insensitive clothing” at ball games. Listen to this episode to find out what that means…unless you already belong to the fun police. A pretty soccer fan gets a modeling deal with L’Oreal then loses it when animal activists complain about a photo she posted after a hunt. Guy spends a half million dollars to convert his basement into a serious chick magnet. Chris Martin give us the LeBron run down. ...
Jul 12, 2014•44 min•Ep. 97
Did the police violate the fourth amendment protection against unlawful search and seizure when they confiscated the memory card from our tech guy’s Drone? Jeremy Anticouni tells the story that might spark a national discussion on whether the Supreme Court’s ruling on the privacy of digital devices extends to your Drone (we bet you’ll ask for one for Christmas), or if existing laws protecting aerial video footage apply. Listen to the story and decide for yourself. Plus, 19-year old cheerleader/h...
Jul 11, 2014•44 min•Ep. 96
This is the day the jury handed a blow to Bryan Stow and a pass to Frank McCourt, Britney Spears hits a sour note, Pastor forces kid to dig his own grave, Guy who wrote the book on surviving the running of the bulls is gored in Pamplona, Teacher busted for twerking (and more) with students, Wild and crazy swimming pools worth traveling for, Tour de France irony, old school Game Boy experiment: what kids today think of “our” gaming systems, arousal and your memory, Anchovy attack, and “Pillow Cas...
Jul 10, 2014•44 min•Ep. 95
Should police be able to confiscate your dog, then get it neutered without your permission? The kickstarter copycat can’t get potato salad money for her guacamole. Super Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg explains why, “There’s no joy in Lakers-land.” A roller coaster expert is baffled how a tree branch could have derailed Magic Mountain’s Ninja ride. Doctors spend almost all of their time filling out Obamacare paperwork now…but help is on the way in the form of scribes. President Obama rarely Tweets ...
Jul 08, 2014•44 min•Ep. 94
Today we ask a bunch of questions like, “Can animals predict the weather?” “What is RAGBRAI?” “What was Al Capone’s favorite whiskey?” and we get answers. Plus, Jennifer Bjorklund on solving the putrid stench of public restroom sin China. Jay Campadonia professes his love for the new Pizza vending machine. Chris Martin offers his take on the running of the bulls. And Phil Hulett warns about brain bleed.
Jul 07, 2014•44 min•Ep. 93
Evil-doers Facebook, T-Mobile and Frito-Lay…uh, well, that may be over-stating the case a little, but just the same, why do they have to do us like that? Listen to this episode and see if you agree with us. Plus, our movie guy discourages interest in all but a couple of the weekend’s offerings. What did he say about Tammy, Echo, The Beatles and Polanski? Plus Jennifer Bjorklund with the price of your back yard 4th of July barbecue. Jay Campadonia gets in a Germany FAIL. Chris Martin warns of shi...
Jul 04, 2014•44 min•Ep. 92
Why are airlines charging jumbo prices for mini planes? Will egg freezing be as popular as the pill in ten years? Crucifixion is back courtesy of this militant group. A guy with a 63-word name. Try on the “Happiness blanket.” Marshmallow patrol in Ocean Beach, and the Texas Cheerleader Jennifer Bjorklund doesn’t like.
Jul 03, 2014•44 min•Ep. 91
Team USA is battling Belgium while we’re on the air, so our concentration is a little distracted…but that’s a good thing. Jennifer reveals an app that lets you rate your co-workers. Chris has World Cup updates, and what happened to Serena Williams? Was she drunk? Is she sick? Jay found his favorite restaurant where the waitresses are locked and loaded. Today’s guests include experts on surviving a disaster and knowing what to do to handle a medical emergency without professional help, and a mast...
Jul 01, 2014•44 min•Ep. 90
Team USA takes on Belgium and the Friends speak with the LA Galaxy’s soccer expert. Plus you’ll get a dose of new wave music nostalgia, and you’ll learn how to finance a movie by crowd funding. By the way, no Belgian Waffles today!
Jul 01, 2014•44 min•Ep. 89
Big day for “Duck Boy” Phil as Vancouver Canucks Center, Ryan Kesler is traded to Anaheim. Kesler speaks to Phil about being the “missing piece.” Jennifer Bjorklund reports on the permanent closure of a popular Los Angeles hiking trail, and why we care more about dogs than human life in movies. Jay Campadonia reveals what scientist learned from 50,000 year old neanderthal poop, and why did he call the CEO of Wallethub.com “Zeus” during a discussion of the best July 4th cities in America? What di...
Jun 28, 2014•44 min•Ep. 88
Today we remember how to keep dogs and cats safe during July 4th fireworks. Plus, our tech guy explains how the Supreme Court changed your digital life this week. Jennifer Bjorklund reveals the Farmer’s Market of weed and the ethics of fecal transplants. Team USA advances in the World Cup by losing. And finally, Phil settles the “aim at the toilet” argument forever.
Jun 27, 2014•44 min•Ep. 87
Busy day today. We covered the story of the first bionic arm controlled completely by thought, a guy dead under a manhole cover for 2 years, Deep-Fried Chocolate Chicken, Gold-Plated Chicken Bone Jewelry, Solar roadways, Travel to the “Big Island,” What they don’t tell you about TV Home Design Shows, 120 Sports, Tiger Woods returns and more. Did we just say, “and more?” That’ll never happen again.
Jun 25, 2014•44 min•Ep. 86
The whole crew is together today and Jennifer Bjorklund alerts us to some naughty drones. Plus your love life may rest with what’s in your fridge. This is the most dangerous time of the year for teens. And, the list to end all lists: The Best Burritos in America. Guess which city wins!
Jun 25, 2014•44 min•Ep. 85
Former KNAC morning guy, Ted “Thrasher” Prichard fills in for a second day and delivers the stellar stories, including an app that lets you send photos of your “privates” to a doctor, Celebrities left in the wild to fend for themselves, and a cougar sighting in Malibu (not to mention Katie Couric got married!). Jennifer Bjorklund returns with news of the United Nations stepping in to pay water bills in Detroit, Big Brother Lamp posts in Chicago, a Maltese Retriever, and Robot parking Valets. Chr...
Jun 24, 2014•44 min•Ep. 84
Today Jennifer Bjorklund and Jay Campadonia were on vacation (separately) but just the same, we needed to fill out the table a little, and look who we found: 1980’s-1990’s Pure Rock Radio legend, Ted “Thrasher” Prichard. Thrash-Pie recounted his days as a heavy metal god on KNAC FM, plus he delivered the stories behind the stories, including: something you wouldn’t expect to break out at the CDC, Herman Cain says America is being ruined by idiots, and social media is burning up with World Cup fe...
Jun 21, 2014•44 min•Ep. 83
On a day when Britain dropped a World Cup match to Uruguay, Jeremy Anticouni explained how to get a free iPhone, Joe Duran, author of “The Money Code” explained how to over come personal bias to prosper, and Mark Frobose offered tips on learning foreign languages quickly. Plus Jennifer Bjorklund has questions about Bergdahl and wondered how a woman can get locked out of enlisting in the military because of a tattoo. Jay Campadonia offered a parenting tip on yet another thing you should NEVER do,...
Jun 20, 2014•44 min•Ep. 82
Do (My) Sharona’s children like The Knack? On today’s show you meet the actual Sharona that famous song was about. Plus, Chile ousts #1 Spain in World Cup action, and Tech expert Andrea Smith explains how to connect your car, you home and your phone and keep the hackers out. Chris offers up a phone app that sends aromas, Jay issues a story about a cross-dressing teen who was denied a drivers license for “wearing a disguise,” and Jennifer explains the consequences of sex on a bus…when you are the...
Jun 19, 2014•44 min•Ep. 81
On today’s show, Chris Martin offers a heartfelt mea culpa for completely botching two sports reports, one on the Stanley Cup Final and another on the passing of baseball star Tony Gwynn. Plus, the price of a Double Double is going up, there’s a Picasso under that Picasso, school isolation chamber, 30 extra miles for your car on fumes, are Great White sharks really endangered? and fitness coach Jennifer Cohen on the Hot 5 workout app.
Jun 18, 2014•44 min•Ep. 80
World cup action is in full force with Team USA playing in it’s first game of the tournament. Find out which team was spied on by a drone, and which team refuses to speak to the media after a nude sunbathing incident. Plus, DNA Patches lead to a possible cure for cancer. Dr. Stephen Shrewsbury explains how it works. Also, the Friends remember baseball great, Tony Gwynn who lost his battle with cancer. And, the Pope ditches a favored form of transportation....
Jun 17, 2014•44 min•Ep. 79
Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, Movie Critic Michael Sragow on 22 Jump Street, How to Train Your Dragon and the best Friday the 13th movies. Plus Author James Bond of the Father Daughter Project talks about his Book, The Secret Life of Fathers. Plus America’s SERIOUS close call with nukes in 1961. Camel Milk, Obama Poll, Jet Blue Mint Service, and Donald Sterling’s Private Eyes.
Jun 14, 2014•44 min•Ep. 78
On this National Jerky Day, Jay reveals what celebrants created to commemorate this delicious, yet over-salted day of dried meat appreciation. Plus, our Tech Guy Jeremy Anticouni explains how Tesla Motors is going to kill the gasoline business. And survival expert, former Green Beret Don Paul can probably take you down, but he explains how a trip to Home Depot and a Chihuahua can protect you from bad guys. Plus, why didn’t we think of this revolutionary new plunger, and who’s more legit…journali...
Jun 14, 2014•44 min•Ep. 77
