Phil Hulett and Friends

As one of the largest, wettest storms bears down on California, the Friends are all over the news of the day, including controversial sex ed for students, Kim K believes God is trying to humble her, a Police Chief bridges the racial divide, a waitress gets an unbelievable tip, customers don't report McPorn on the TVs for an hour, grandma fends off car jackers, an underwear company has the perfect name but the patent office is not amused, and now there's a bionic bra and a naked bacon cup. Plus Manny the Movie guy on the Golden Globe nominations, Buck Jones on avoiding customer service hell, and Jeremy Anticouini says you don't need to buy an Ultra HD TV.  

We never say that during the show, but we should have because all three words come up in conversation. Plus how much money is Grumpy Cat making and worse, what is Grumpy Cat's politically incorrect name? Phil really has a beef with TGI Friday's, we check a real estate listing for a Hobbit House, reveal who makes more money - lefties or righties, the group who claims responsibility for hacking Sony explains what they want, Mark Walberg want to carry a gun, an expert guides us through the Medicare maze, Marci Fair says to forget about tradition...take it easy for the holidays, Travel guy Gary Warner takes us to Patagonia and McDonald's has a secret menu.

Today we talk about America's love affair with automobiles...is it over? Brian LaForest thinks not. Hear what he has to say, plus Page Olson says your child will do a lot better with PVC pipe than if you got him or her the trendy gift for the holidays. She makes a pretty good argument. Our tech guy, Jeremy Anticouni explains how technology is creating another line at Starbucks. Lay your bets...Manny the Movie Guy predicts today, December 4, 2014, that Julianne Moore will win the Best Actress Oscar for her roll in "Still Alice." The friends contribute stories from Mariah Carey's botched Christmas song (you have to hear it), the personhood rights for chimps case is closed, Santa gets hauled off in the paddy wagon and children cry, the strangest things kids have asked mall Santas for, the CDC says the flu vaccine is useless but you should get it anyway, and Alisa Milano breastfeeding.

Torrential rain today in Southern California and the precipitation is having an effect on "The Friends." The head of Stupid.com describes a host of stupid gifts for the holidays. Plus a doctor tries to reverse the dangerous anti-vaccine trend with facts. Our travel guy says to embrace the weather when you travel. We have the list of things flight attendants cannot do, the pin-up girl milk ads, NFL in LA, Stephen Hawking wants to kill James Bond, the hidden fortune in the garage sale desk, terrorists target Oprah, updated costs of the items in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas," Girl Scout Cookies for sale online, and women are dying their armpit hair!

We're all over the map today as 2,200 National Guard troops are deployed to Ferguson, Missouri after a grand jury's decision not to convict a white police officer for the shooting death of a black teen. We "round table" the issue of race relations and solve absolutely nothing, but our hearts were in it. Plus we talk with a young woman who is slowly, but successfully savings lives in Africa after her trip to Tanzania led to her contracting malaria and almost dying. Our Travel guy ice skates around the world. We learn all about a low-carb Thanksgiving dinner and something called a faux-tato. South Korea cracks down on selfie-sticks, a high school madame is buster for running a prostitution ring on campus, invest in tight workout pants now, learn how to get 7 nights free in a luxury hotel in Sweden, and there's a very popular hashtag: #ThanksMichelleObama that all the kids are using. Oh, and one more thing...Erin Myers may have tripped on one of her dogs, we're not sure. We do know she hurt her ankle. We'll have an update on her condition soon. Happy Thanksgiving!

Do you even know what a mockingjay is? It's from that new movie, The Incredible Adventures of Mockingjay, Pt 1 we think. Manny the Movie Guy sets us straight on that. Plus Kelly and Sierra from MTV's "Slednecks" join us live to talk about how they pass the time away in Wasilla, Alaska. Our tech guy warns that evil Russian hackers have a website where tens of thousands of hacked webcams can be viewed, live. It's the Great American Smokeout today...time to quit, OK? Erin Myers has the list of the most dangerous toys and a bus that runs on human poop. Jay Campadonia follows up on a woman who deserves the worst mom of the year award. Chris Martin introduces us to three old ladies smoke weed for the first time. And Phil Hulett explains why you should not go to all the effort fighting the Mall crowds to buy presents.

Does it sound counter-intuitive to plan for your divorce before you get married? Tanii Carr explains why it strengthens your love bond. Kelley Blue Book is out with it's Best Buy awards for the 2015 model year, you hear from Jack Nerad from KBB.com. Gary Warner the travel guy takes us to the desert and we survive! Plus the Oxford Dictionary word of the year, Washington's first Pot Auction, Pastafarianism, the Gay Bull of Ireland is saved from slaughter, the Best and Worst Dogs, frog-in-a-blender drink, pink Viagra for ladies, Jose Canseco's finger, Charles Manson to be wed, the age at which we have the best sex, the gross reason why your first kiss is so good, and a break-up text goes viral!  

Just an odd show today all around...from turkeys on the freeway to vacations breasts to celebrity poop (actual human excrement) on display in a museum, we have a little something for everyone. Plus our tech guy says President Obama's support of Net Neutrality is a good thing. Dr. Kurtz explains how in the world adults, like some Anaheim Ducks players, can get the Mumps and what other parts of your body besides the glands in your neck could swell up. We can't un-see nude pictures of Kim Kardashian, a school district goes zero tolerance on all religious references, including Christmas, a baby elephant fights off a pride of hungry lions, and behold...Manny the Movie Guy. 

Don't be fooled by the title of this episode, there is a legion of beautiful people willing to take you under their wing to hopefully invite you into the "club."  Plus our travel guy offers trips to save money on holiday travel, and take special note of his advice on whether you should stay at grandmas or get a hotel room. You'll hear about the lady with three boobs and a doctor who came up with the mathematical formula for the perfect breasts. What does it say about a women if a cereal box is visible in her kitchen? Wait until you hear what they're cooking and deep frying at the LA County Fair. More food news: the hot dog that writes it's own jokes. They sold how many iPhones?!? Baywatch bathing suits turn 25 this week. Topeka is prepared for Zombies. What was that enormous animal swimming in the Chicago river? And up his nose it goes...yes, surgery was required.

Today we talk about spanking, but we also talk about beer, the craft kind and a whole week's worth of celebrating beer in Los Angeles, Plus our movie reviewer kind of likes this weekend's offerings. Which movie fared well? You'll have to listen. Did we mention spanking? Former Miss U.S.A., Terri Britt thinks it's time to stop the cycle of violence, but you need to hear when Jay Campadonia takes her to task. Tech guy Jeremy Anticouni espouses privacy and freedom of speech and explains how Apple is doing the same.  He also warns of drones on the horizon carrying super fast Wi-Fi. Phil Hulett reviews the most profane sports fans by team. Chris Martin knows what love is, even in death. And Erin Myers makes us wonder what's so bad about a 13 year old girl's t-shirt that got her in trouble at school. And finally, men, if your bride plans to spend $1,200 on this wedding dress, you'd better "Let it Go."    

One the day after the Angels clinched a postseason spot we discuss their chances with a baseball analyst. Plus the author of the book, The Skeleton Crew talks about joining with hundreds of online CSI freaks who attempt to solve cold cases. Our travel dude, Gary Warner takes us to his favorite places to watch the leaves turn in the fall. A USGS Geographer reviews out chances for surviving a tsunami, and the best routes to higher ground. Plus, Erin Myers with a girl in a shed, the motorcycle speed record, happy wife-happy life, and Papa Murphy's penis pizza. Jay Campadonia brings us up to date on Tony Stewart going back to court to face possible charges, the boob-squeezing X-Box game, the idiot of the week with a ridiculous name for his wi-fi hot spot on a plane, and remember Surge Cola? Chris Martin talks about a car constructed from parts printed on a 3-D Printer, The Vikings aren't having much fun any more, the iTunes U2 removal tool, and Warren Buffett's first sports bet.  

When Chris Martin recently called in from Interstate 10 in Arizona to report on the torrential downpour and massive dust storm, we had no idea he almost died moments before he called. Why he waited, we'll never know, but listen to him recount what happened on this show. Our tech guy give us a preview of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+, including a new way to securely buy things through "tokenization."  We love orphaned dolphins with their tails cut off, and, according to our movie guy, so does America. Oh, and use the hashtag, #Dolphnado. The Ray Rice controversy has everyone wondering why battered women stay with their abusers, and we get answers and perspective from an expert. Plus Erin Myers with the 9-11 poll, stupid schools, Catholics versus devil worshipers, and the love story that will take your breath away. Jay Campadonia has the angry dog poop porch pooper, criminal selfies, and the 100 foot bratwurst! Chris Martin survived Arizona, barely, and issues a warning out of Florida: Look out for the poisonous hairy puss caterpillar, and the best argument yet for Texas to secede from the Union.  One more thing...Alex Trebek is growing his mustache back.   

Yes, they are called "haboobs." Plus who in the world would want to eat haggis? How to make arrangements for your social media footprint in the event you die. You can run to the top of a tall building for charity.  The Home Depot data breach. Body language no-nos. Woman with dog collar forced to live in cage. Mom arrested with .431 blood alcohol content. The Jack Daniels bong. A 6-foot tall testicle! A 9 pound tomato! Voted "Most likely to...." New royal baby. More Ebola patients evacuated to the U.S.A.  What is the Zombie Game?  Stuff your parents did that would get them arrested today.  These are just some of the stories in today's show. Thanks for listening.

Joan Rivers died today at the age of 81. Our tech guy explains how to keep your naked photos safe on the cloud, and recommends against rooting or jail-breaking your phone. Officials are still looking for the albino cobra on the loose in SoCal. Our movie guy says stay home this weekend and watch some re-releases of classic movies on DVD or on-demand. Dr. Robert Pasahow give his prescription for performing at your peak. Women prefer a guy with THIS over a guy with six-pack abs. Hear Floyd Mayweather, Jr. read. A Woman marries a dog...and that's not even the strangest part of the story.

Today we ask the question, Will it Waffle? Apparently the answer is, "Yes." You have to listen to know what we're talking about. Plus, nationally recognized anti-bullying expert reveals the key to diffusing cyber bullying. Our travel dude explains why he thinks people are losing their minds in-flight. Wait a minute....what did he call flight attendants? Our new friend, Erin Myers looks for missing marijuana taxes in Colorado, updates us on the Uzi girl, and sounds a warning about radioactive boars in Germany. What? Jay Campadonia shows his colors when it comes to the pledge of allegiance, and sends out a call to all men who would like to visit a village in Brazil...a village populated by only...WOMEN!  Chris Martin sends an unexpected shout out to Idaho, then tells us about all the fallout from celebrity nudes on the cloud, how action movies make you fat, and why the Rams dumped Michael Sams who in turn may become a Cowboy. Lastly, thanks to Phil Hulett for pointing out what is swimming and in some cases having sex on our faces right now.