The Wolf of Weed Street returns to the show to assess the state of the legal cannabis industry in North America, opportunities in pot stocks and the one thing President Trump can do to spark the marijuana biz. Guest movie reviewer, Michael Seringhaus from The Parsing Haus offers a surprising verdict for Justice League and points you to a much better movie to spend your weekend dollar on. Plus these stories from Phil Hulett and co-hosts Gonzo Greg Spillane and Katie Elsaesser : Blue tooth vibrato...
Nov 17, 2017•54 min•Ep. 340
MMMM Craft Beer. John Holl is the senior editor of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine , author of the book, The American Craft Beer Cookbook and co-host of the Steal This Beer podcast. He joins the friends to talk about the perfect craft beer pairings for the holidays. Plus he offers some advice to Phil Hulett to develop a taste for IPA's. Veterans have difficulty transitioning to civilian life. This is why Sirius XM host Jennifer Hammond wrote the book, "!01+ Resources for Veterans: The Ultimate R...
Nov 10, 2017•57 min•Ep. 339
It's Veterans Day weekend and PHAF salutes all military personnel with helpful information. Meredith Iler with the "Helping a Hero" organization explains how houses are built from the ground up, fitted with special features and fully adapted for severely wounded veterans. Plus Manny the Movie Guy checks in from San Francisco to review Daddy Home 2, Murder on the Orient Express and his pick of the week which he says will mean an Oscar nod for Mary J Blige. Co-Hosts Gonzo Greg Spillane and Kellie ...
Nov 10, 2017•57 min•Ep. 339
November is here...the month when a little facial hair can go a long way to raising awareness about and money to cure prostate and testicular cancers. Doug Prusoff from "Movember" explains what men AND WOMEN can do to grow this effort. Implicit in the Movember mission is a strong bond with ice hockey, and Phil Hulett discusses the Movember kick off which occurred during an Anaheim Ducks Game. Also in this hour, travel dude, Gary Warner explains why November and December are the best months of th...
Nov 04, 2017•57 min•Ep. 338
Puerto Rico gives us mainlanders a glimpse into what can happen if an earthquake, hurricane, cyber or nuclear attack took out our power grid. Former Lead Independent Networks Researcher with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and author of the book, "How to Thrive in an Uncertain World," Dr. Robin Burk talks about the cascading effect on your daily life and just how bad it can be. She also offers advice on how to do little things to prepare for the worst. Plus, Manny the Movie Guy reviews Thor...
Nov 04, 2017•57 min•Ep. 338
Dr. Lydia Kang is the co-author of "Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything." You will be amazed to hear just some of the "remedies" we now know are either worthless or dangerous. Plus, the medical reason (read: excuse) for the invention of the vibrator! Next, another co-author and another book. This one is called "Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders." Dylan Thuras gives us a glimpse into this book filled with stuff you've never heard of, inclu...
Oct 21, 2017•57 min•Ep. 337
Susie Selby, owner and operator of Selby Winery of Healdsburg, CA recounts the chaos and heroism during the deadly wildfires that ripped through Napa and Sonoma County wine country. Hear what happened when she decided not to evacuate. She also offers some vintner's wisdom on this unusual vintage of wine. Next up, Manny the Movie Guy reviews 6 movies, including a serious drama he recommends you do not watch, unless you prefer a main character whose name is an obvious reference to sphincter. Skyla...
Oct 20, 2017•57 min•Ep. 337
NASA expert and prolific author, Rod Pyle , contrasts NASA and Space X. Why can Space X launch dozens of rockets for what it costs NASA to launch one? Plus, an asteroid almost got us. Sorry Pluto, there's something more interesting orbiting in the wrong direction in your neighborhood. Plus Carlyn Montes De Oca gives cats a little equal time and also give advice to "animal guardians" how to keep their pets alive during wild fire season. And then there were these stories: Tim Hortons Buffalo Sauce...
Oct 13, 2017•57 min•Ep. 336
It's Friday the 13th in October! That's spooky, right? We have a little Friday the 13th history including some of the worst things to happen. Why does Taylor Swift love Friday the 13th? Not obvious movies to see on Friday the 13th. Plus other Friday the 13th trivia. Manny the Movie Guy reviews Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, Marshall and comments on the state of the Hollywood "casting couch" in light of the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Is everybody doing the same thing? Is Hollywood's power...
Oct 13, 2017•57 min•Ep. 336
Our travel Dude, Gary Warner describes the charm of the South on full display in cities like Louisville, Nashville, and Memphis. He lists what to see and where to eat. Up next, is sex appeal better than curb appeal? Real Estate expert and author Lisa Smith talks about her book, "Swipe Right Matchmaking 101: Finding the Perfect Mate for Your Home." Plus Phil Hulett and "Ducks N Pucks" Podcaster, Mike Walters have the following stories: Good and Bad holidays to get married on. The Hot Chocolate Pr...
Oct 07, 2017•57 min•Ep. 335
The 2017-2018 NHL season kicked off this week and you know Phil Hulett is a hockey guy, so hockey must be spoken today. SiriusXM NHL Network Radio guy and host of the Anaheim Ducks post game radio show, "Duck Calls," Josh Brewster checks in to answer a bunch of questions like will the Penguins three-peat? Is this the year of the goal? Will the expansion Vegas Golden Knights cause a ripple in the standings this season? And a whole lot more. Plus, Manny the Movie Guy is doling out the kisses today...
Oct 07, 2017•57 min•Ep. 335
Are millennials unmotivated slackers glued to their phones, ramen, and hair buns? Dr. Frieda Birnbaum says Millennials actually have things right, and baby boomers should take note and experience life now instead of waiting for retirement. Plus comic strip author and cancer survivor, Tom Batiuk talks about the ten year anniversary of the defining moment in his strip, Funky Winkerbean . And these stories: Eye tattoo goes very wrong. Police shoot actor portraying a robber. Actual robber has epic d...
Sep 29, 2017•57 min•Ep. 334
After summoning up the courage to speak publicly and openly for the first time about a strange and misunderstood condition, Phil Hulett goes into detail about the painful reaction he and countless others experience when water touches the skin. The condition is called Aquagenic Pruritus, but for now there is no cure and not a lot of consensus on a lasting treatment. Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, better known as "Dr. Itch" is one of the few doctors in America who is looking into this condition seriously an...
Sep 29, 2017•57 min•Ep. 334
Today is the first day of autumn Phil Hulett looks to keep summer going with the man behind the classic 1966 surf film, The Endless Summer, Bruce Brown. Hear them reminisce about what Southern California beaches looked like before development, find out what Bruce thinks about today's surfers, as well as what a pair of trunks and a jug of wine could get you in the 1960s. Add to the fun, Travel Dude Gary Warner talks festivals, wine, beer and off-season baseball. Kellie Sue Peters and Paul McCann ...
Sep 23, 2017•57 min•Ep. 333
Phil Hulett's Father-In-Law was a member of the Philippine Scouts during World War II and was held prisoner for 3 and a half years after the infamous "Bataan Death March." 75 years later, the U.S. Government is recognizing 260,000 Filipino soldiers who fought alongside Americans with the Congressional Gold Medal. Hear Lieutenant Colonel, INF, USAR Retired, Rodrigo L. dela Concepcion talk about the history and heroism of these Filipino men and how this rare honor came to fruition. Plus, our favor...
Sep 23, 2017•57 min•Ep. 333
You say you are sick and tires of government. Go ahead, start your own country. Joe Quirk is not kidding when he says the next frontier is the blue frontier. He explains how you can start your own, floating, sovereign country. He's dead serious, and a lot of what he says makes sense, but Phil has a lot of questions for him. Check out Joe Quirk's book here. It's the time of year when we have to talk baseball. Angels broadcaster, Trent Rush pops in to handicap the pennant races, talk about streaks...
Sep 16, 2017•57 min•Ep. 332
Freeze my credit! Nearly half of Americans may have had their credit information stolen in the massive Equifax data breach. Patrica A. Davis is a financial expert and author of the books, Mimi, Money and Me, 101 Realities About Money Daddy Never Taught Me But Mama Always Knew, Money Secrets for the Sandwich Generation - Squeezed in the Financial Middle, and the soon to be released "Going Broke is No Joke." She offers some harsh realities about your credit and what could happen to you if you don'...
Sep 16, 2017•58 min•Ep. 332
The organizer of the Devils Tower UFO Rendezvous joins Phil and the Friends to talk about the first annual event in Hulett, Wyoming. That's right, HULETT. Do not miss Phil Hulett's recounting of his bone-chilling UFO sighting. Plus, travel dude Gary Warner talks about a man's trek through Pacific Northwest wild fire sites, tens years after. Recent co-host, Stew Herrera checks in on his way to Golden Gate park in San Francisco where he will join 150 other bicyclists on an 8 day ride back to Los A...
Sep 09, 2017•57 min
Your money is affected by external forces. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and unpredictable geopolitical events like North Korean nukes, all drive the markets into choppy economic waters. Mark Hamrick is the President of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers as well as the lead Economic analyst and Washington D.C. Bureau Chief at Bankrate.com . Hamrick visits the studio to discuss the sectors hardest hit by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. He also touches on other money-related topics, like ...
Sep 09, 2017•57 min
Fight the good fight! The founder of a hockey-themed charity event, The Fedorin Cup , joins us to talk about the NHL Stars and the rest of the experience fans can enjoy, including Phil Hulett as emcee. Proceeds from the event benefit Hockey Fights Cancer. Plus, if you are ready to fight the hurricane season, Travel Dude Gary Warner has some discount travel opportunities for you, BUT he says be sure to read the fine print before you go. In addition to this, Phil , Paul and Kelly talk about the bi...
Aug 26, 2017•57 min
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="448"] National Dog Day is August 26, 2017[/caption] No, not hot dog, DOG. Download this Episode! (Listen below) You know, Fido, Rover, Pooch! Author of the book, [amazon_textlink asin='1631521861' text='Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse' template='ProductLink' store='phaf-20' marketplace='US' link_id='cf11e248-89de-11e7-bc2a-2944a7da4020'], Carlyn Montes De Oro joins the friends to talk about all dogs do to enhance human life. Carlyn also offers ideas on ...
Aug 25, 2017•57 min
[saf] [caption id="" align="alignright" width="260"] Robots want your job[/caption] Can you compete with robots for your job? That's the question asked by science fantasy author [amazon_textlink asin='B06XHSNTVS' text='Christopher Allen Jones' template='ProductLink' store='phaf-20' marketplace='US' link_id='c5ce061d-846b-11e7-8825-61f3d70b7e46']. Relative to that, Phil shares a story about a McDonald's counter worker whose actions help make the case for robots replacing cashiers. Sexologist, [am...
Aug 18, 2017•57 min
[saf] [caption id="" align="alignright" width="150"] Shot through the heart and I'm to blame...[/caption] Sex dominated the conversation on today's show. However, things got started like a nail shot out of a nail gun...right into this dude's heart. He's from Wisconsin, don't you know. But don't get up out of your chair, he wouldn't want to put you out or anything, eh? Did gay guys ruin nude beaches for everyone? That's what Phil Hulett thinks. Undercover cops bust 50 men in public beach sex scan...
Aug 18, 2017•57 min
[saf] Download this Episode! [caption id="" align="alignright" width="327"] Photo by Internet Archive Book Images [/caption] The Senior Editor of Sky & Telescope goes full geek over the total eclipse of the sun. Krispy Kreme honors the eclipse with a special doughnut. Imagine you're enjoying a day with your family at a Metallica concert when a guy named Daniel Daddio does THIS! All over your nice leather jacket! Home invaded by housekeepers! Home invaded by French lady! The Munsters return, ...
Aug 12, 2017•57 min
It's Armageddon I tell ya! Hands down the story of the week is the 16-year old who went into the water at a beach in Australia and came out bleeding profusely from his legs. What caused it? A Marine Biologist from the University of New South Wales spoke with us and thinks he might possibly, maybe know, perhaps what these tiny, hungry-for-flesh sea creatures could be, maybe. Plus the infamous Ford Bronco which carried a despondent, armed OJ Simpson along the freeways and streets of Southern Calif...
Aug 12, 2017•57 min•Ep. 328
Mike the Gardener is the author of the book "Vegetable Gardening for the Average Person" as well as the creator of the "Seeds of the Month Club" where members receive non-gmo, heirloom variety seeds every month, and he's the host of the Vegetable Gardening Podcast . He answers all of Phil Hulett 's questions about gardening, including how to beat the summer heat, controlling diseases int he garden, companion plants and more. Dr. Michael Z. Kurtz from Valley View Wellness Medical Center talks abo...
Aug 05, 2017•57 min•Ep. 327
[saf] Download this Episode! [caption id="attachment_7440" align="alignright" width="150"] BitCoin[/caption] On this Chocolate Chip Cookie Day...we learn more than we thought we would about BitCoin. Cryptocurrency expert, Michael Perklin from ShapeShift.io , not only explains BitCoin but why BitCoin had a baby. Manny the Movie Guy reviews "Detroit." Plus creepy diseases released by melting icecaps...think anthrax Otter Pops. The most awesome Tinder date ever. Bikinis in Saudi Arabia. The hottest...
Aug 04, 2017•57 min
Episode 5 of Phil Hulett and Friends featured an Oktoberfest conversation with John Holl, author of The American Craft Beer Cook Book. Did Phil invent the beer aspic? Who knew Jennifer had the highest beer IQ in the room? Next, Patrick Scott Patterson talks video game violence and makes a pretty good case against blaming video games like Grand Theft Auto for the acts of real life mayhem, though Jay challenged him along the way. Then Tina and Sabina from TLC Network’s reality TV show "Alaskan Wom...
Aug 03, 2017•2 hr•Ep. 5
In this episode Dr. Deanna Brann tackles passive-aggressive in-laws. Hockey blogger Saucy_C previews the NHL season. A California father describes what happened when he and his 5-year old autistic daughter were asked to leave an establishment. Former Child Star Phil McKeon from the TV Sitcom "Alice" pays a surprise visit. Dr. Michael Kurtz tackles a dangerous strain of bird flu, and recalls how he accidentally appeared in 6 episodes of "1000 Ways to Die." Phil partakes in some TGI Fridays bashin...
Aug 03, 2017•2 hr•Ep. 4
Download this Episode! In this episode Phil Hulett, Jennifer Bjorklund and Karlo Sy su (Jay Campadonia was too sick to answer the bell) celebrated the 14th annual Lobster Festival (September 13-15, 2015) in Los Angeles Harbor. The studio in which we record the show is situated right in the middle of the festival grounds in the Ports O'Call in San Pedro, California. We hear from the promoter of the event, Jim Hall. Also, we talked about the various ways to prepare lobster with the Director of Cat...
Aug 03, 2017•2 hr•Ep. 2
