Phil Hulett and Friends

06-12-14 Open Source Tesla, Chihuahua Power and Meat Rushmore

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...journalists like Jennifer or bloggers? Chris has the answer.

06-11-14 Jay Versus The UFO Abductee

Sure we talked about game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Kings and the Rangers, and sure we talked about the World Cup riots in Brazil.  We talked about a super mosquito and how annoying Psy's new song "Hangover" is...but all you need to know is THIS is the show where Jay Campadonia and UFO Expert Chad Meek got into it over Chad's story of being abducted and experimented on by extra-terrestrials. 

06-10-14 Gadgets for Dad, Help for Honey Bees, and a Robot Army?

Tips for you on tech gadgets for Father's Day, plus a self-described "Natu-Journalist" makes the case for switching to natural pesticides in order to save bees and other pollinators. Plus, California puts the brakes on Google's Driver-less Car, Beach babe attacks kid with drone, a guy with scissors in his stomach for 5 years, the best duets ever and worms in the dorm room turn into a $20 million business.

06-09-14 NOHO Standoff, Duct Tape, Kings vs Rangers Game 3

Jennifer Bjorklund checks in from the scene where a man, armed with an assault rifle, holed up in a house in North Hollywood while the SWAT team waits him out. LA Times sports reporter Helene Elliott previews tonight's Stanley Cup Final game 3 at Madison Square Garden and explains why the Kings are the better team, and more importantly, calls Phil Hulett, "Duck Boy." Chris Martin lists off the NFL's unreasonable demands on cities who want to host the Superbowl. Jay Campadonia says the search is on in Australia for a giant shark that could swallow a 9-foot Great White like a tasty morsel. Plus, Dr. James Hubbard, the Survival Doctor extols the virtues of duct tape just in time for Father's Day.

06-06-14 D-Day Recordings, Jerky Dads and Donuts!

Big day on the show today. It's the 70th anniversary of D-Day, and for the first time in 70 years, audio from Los Angeles Radio station KFWB's coverage of the invasion in Normandy, France are heard publicly. You hear them on this episode. Plus, one of the owners of the iconic Randy's Donuts in LA joins us to talk about the World War I origins of National Donut Day. Plus, how to celebrate Father's Day when your Dad's a jerk, and finding your "Inner Hottie" with master motivator, Kate McKay. Jennifer Bjorklund treated us to an app she just downloaded that identifies the gas producing qualities of food...it's called Fart Code. Plus Chris Martin gets us worried about the new Facebook Microphone. And Jay wonders if devotees of Slenderman have struck again.

06-05-14 Glass Killers, 1-0 Kings and Male Enhancement Fail

Want to know how to thwart the Google Glass guy when he walks into your meeting? We have an APP for you. Bergdahl's Dad's beef with America dates back to 1980 when THIS happened. Jay's relationship advice: how to save a marriage. Plus Chris with the guy bent on fighting a male enhancement burn. Plus a recap of the Kings game 1 win over the Rangers in the Stanley Cup Final, and a look ahead to game 2. And don't miss the Obama Workout!

06-04-14 Stanley Cup Cheat Sheet, Home Schoolin' and Tattoo Virus

It's game one tonight in the Stanley Cup Final (yes, it's Final, singular) pitting the Kings against the Rangers, so now that you are following hockey, you need a cheat sheet, and we provide that for you here. Plus, a family with 10 kids home schools there kids to be ready for college by age 12, a tattoo virus is coming and boy is it inky, an app that catches people who illegally park in handicap spaces, a historic roller-coaster closes in SoCal, do a little Clippers Math to find out what your team is worth, the last of the "code talkers" dies, a lady is sure she says Flight 370 but didn't bother to say so until today, and Maureen Dowd should read the label on edible marijuana.

06-03-14 Pink the Pelican and Haggling with the Car Dealer

After somebody slashed his pouch, Pink the Pelican has completely recovered, and today he was released by the International Bird Rescue right up the street from our studio. You hear from one of their people. Plus, apparently we do not want to haggle when we buy a car. That's according to a survey from Edmunds.com.  Maybe you disagree with the results, like Phil Hulett who admits he once negotiated for 9 hours when buying a car. Plus Chris Martin give graphic detail of a tattoo artist who lost a needle in his arm 40 years ago and found it this week in his...

06-02-14 Kings vs Rangers and Protecting Your Online Reputation

Today is the day after the Los Angeles Kings' stunning game 7 overtime victory against the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference Final. With a preview of the Stanley Cup Final, Bleacher Reports Dave Lozo offers a preview of the Kings/New York Rangers match up. Plus, in this day and age, how do you protect your online reputation, individual or business. An expert offers solutions. Jennifer Bjorklund reveals some unusual facts about Bowe Bergdahl, the US Soldier released in a prisoner swap with the Taliban.  Plus Jay calls a drone a drone, and Chris gives us a reason to worry about eating white bread. 

05-30-14 Hidden Cash, Kid finances and Artificial Intelligence

Today we checked in with the LAPD to find out id the HiddenCash guy is potentially breaking any laws by potentially putting people at risk of injury while hiding envelopes with cash inside throughout the Los Angeles area. Plus a money expert offers tips on how to teach your kids the basics of finance. And are computers getting to smart for their own good...and will they eventually build their own army and come to dominate us? An artificial intelligence expert answers these questions and more...and he's worried about the future!  

05-29-14 Spelling Bee, iPhone Hostages, and Hypnotic Gastric Band

Calle Mayor Middle Schooler, Timothy Lau of Torrance, CA goes deep into the semi-finals in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in an attempt to be the first contestant from Los Angeles County to win. You'll hear from his Principal. A false alarm and a kid "playing with his Glock" rattles already frayed nerves in Isla Vista. Tech guy Jeremy Anticouni talks iPhone ransom, Real-time Translation Skype, and more. Plus, Self Help Guru, Dr. Paul McKenna talks about his book, Hypnotic Gastric Band. Jennifer Bjorklund tells you about a deer carcass insurance scam.  Jay Campadonia uncovers a Utah Schools' yearbook cover up. Chris Martin considrs wearing an 840 pound one of these...if he can get it our of a Sheriff's evidence locker.

05-28-14 Psychotherapy, Asperger's Syndrome and Isla Vista

Today we explore the role of psychotherapy, the responsibility of psychotherapists and the questions we need to ask in light of the Isla Vista rampage. Dr. Sherrie Campbell has a strong opinion on this topic. Relative to that, we speak with an autism expert who says NOT to blame Asperger's Syndrome on the shooting. Dr. Robert Melillo lays the blame squarely on someone else. Plus we learn Tara Kennedy-Kline how survive summer vacation with your kids. Chris Martin tells us about the family who finds million s of dollars in buried treasure IN THIER BACK YARD, Jennifer Bjorklund professes her love for NBC's Brian Williams, and Jay Campadonia reveals the hottest new job category you haven't thought of yet.