Phil Hulett and Friends

04-04-14 Bio-metric Debit Cards, Cancer, and Fantasy Dating Leagues

A wide variety of interviews on today's edition.  Find out about a credit/debit cards of the future - actually they are here now. Plus what to do when you are blindsided by a cancer diagnosis. And you don't want to miss Jay Campadonia challenge the woman who started a Fantasy Dating League. 

04-03-14 Publishers Clearing House and Death

This is the first radio episode featuring Jennifer Bjorklund in studio. Phil Hulett, Jay Campadonia and Chris Martin fill out the room and ask Dr. Michael Z. Kurtz about the three "M's", Meningitis, Measles and Mumps - For Senior Vice President of Publishers Clearing House, Darrell Lester reveals the secrets behind the sweepstakes-oriented magazine subscription company - Stephen Garrett, Author of "When Death Speaks - Listen, Learn and Love" explains how we should embrace death in our daily lives. 

04-02-14 Supplements and Public Speaking

Today we get another update from Jennifer Bjorklund on the day before she heads back to Southern California - Dr. Michael A. Smith, author of The Supplement Pyramid explains which vitamins and supplements are essential to healthy living - if you have a fear of public speaking, you may be much better off than you thought after you hear our interview with Jill Vanderwood. Plus Chris Martin with the lady who had no idea she was pregnant...with a 9 POUND BABY.

04-01-14 Texting and Snow Pack

Today we get an update from Jennifer Bjorklund in Oso, Washington on the search for bodies in the mudslide - Los Angeles-area law enforcement are banding together to crack down on texting drivers during Distracted Driving Awareness Month - and a professor of hydration explains how measurements in the Sierra Nevada snow pack tell a grim story about California's drought - Plus Jay Campadonia and Chris Martin.

3-31-14 Radio Debut

As far as we know this is the first podcast to leap to major market radio. If not, we did it in 6 months, and that's saying something, right? Thank you to KFWB News Talk 980 in Los Angeles for believing in The Friends!  On this episode, Jennifer Bjorklund live from the Washington State mudslide - a 5.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California this past weekend so we asked an expert if it's too soon to buy earthquake insurance - and amazing teenager Henna Hundal.

Mexican Wi-Fi

In this episode, Jennifer Skype's in from the Baja Brewery in Mexico. You will have to decide who had more to drink, Jen or the guy who said the Wi-Fi connection at that location was the best in all of Mexico. The boys were left to play alone. Phil, Jay and Chris reviewed the days news including the latest on the Ukraine crisis and some cringe-worthy stories you have to hear to believe. Jay goes full Catholic on us and insists we give something up for Lent. Just to be consistent, he later forgets to filter his comments about a double-amputee contestant on Dancing with the Stars. also in this edition you learn all about Daylight Saving time and why our expert thinks it should be abolished. Plus bosses who love office March Madness Bracket pools, and a guy who founded a more "indigenous" social network called Tower. See if you think it's a good idea. Plus things you wish were not left to you in a will.

Crowdfunding a Podcast - What's Making NoCal Kids Sick? - The Bird Lady Strikes Back

This episode features the return of Jennifer Bjorklund, and she brought a friend to give Phil Hulett a verbal beat down. Hear what Eagle Rescuer, Headmistress, Jean Pichler has to say about Phil's "Off the Bird" story from Episode 19. You won't believe what Jean was wearing around her neck that made Phil question her intentions. Plus, doctors are baffled by the polio-like virus that has struck 25 Northern California children to date. But, Dr. Michael Z. Kurtz knows what it is and how you can keep your child safe. Dr. Kurtz also debunked a widely reported warning about testosterone supplements. The founder of Podfund explains how podcasters can crowd fund their show. Plus WTF things that almost made it into Disney movies, Jennifer's news, Chris Martin sings the sports, and Jay's weird news.

Parenting Skills with Jay

On this, the second week of the Sochi Winter Olympics, we review the hockey matchups with blogger Dani. Who did Dani and Phil predict would win gold in the men's tournament? What's the craziest credit card purchase people admit to? Ellen Canon from QuinStreet checks in live. Apple eyes Tesla, while Facebook is ready to gobble up WhatsApp and the makers of Candy Crush wants to Crush Wall Street. Tech dude Jeremy Anticouni give his analysis. Plus Jay offers support for a couple of tough love moms. Katie Clark sits in for Jennifer who's in Northern California covering the Power Ball winner. 

Valentine Edition: You're Getting Her What?

The crew learned a thing or two about romance, love and rejection. You won't believe Jay's latest online dating disaster. It's the busiest day of the year for our florist. People order what kind of flowers? An amazing jewelry designer describes what women really want. And Sam Phillips from Vivid's The Single Life gets whatever she wants.  

Obamacare Blockers, Duct Tape and Sugar Babies

Are doctors about to blow the lid off of Obamacare? Listen to the President of Private Practice Doctors explain why 70% of doctors are going to stop accepting health insurance. Plus, Jay has had enough with mega-calorie foods. Wait until you hear what he pledges to do. Were Silicon Valley snipers just rehearsing for a bigger job when they took out a power grid? Richela Fabian Morgan talks about making jewelry, handbags and more out of duct tape. Chris has to pay up on his Super Bowl bets with Phil and Jennifer. And here's one way to pay for college, and an apartment, and a car and a whole lot more...1 Million college students worldwide have signed up with SeekingArrangement.com and we have one of the more confident, and pragmatic of them in the studio talking about the money she got, and how she got it.

Super Beer Bitcoin Tax Bowl

Remind us to make sure Jennifer has a couple of beers in her before every show. There's a definite tone to this episode in which Phil Hulett, Jennifer Bjorklund, Jay Campadonia and Chris Martin tackle Super Bowl weekend. From our AccuWeather meteorologist to food to beer talk with expert Jim Loughren to ultimately laying bets on who will win. Odds maker Chris took action against his Broncos to win spot. Jennifer gave up 7 points for a Seahawks win (did we mention she had been drinking?) Phil laid 2 points and went as far as to pinpoint the final score: Seattle 21 Denver 19. Let this be a record of the prediction. Tech guru Jeremy Anticouni checked in to talk Silk Road, Bitcoin, Snapwire, Yahoo Hack and Net Neutrality. Certified Financial Planner Alan Goodstein visited the studio to update us on new tax laws and convince Phil to hire a CPA instead of doing his own taxes. Enjoy the hijinx.  

Cupcakes, Big Waves and Bitcoins

With Jennifer arriving late and Jay leaving early, you'd think this show would devolve into chaos. You'd be right. From Phil's sprinkler-like saliva glands, to Jay's grammar bomb, to Jen's cupcakes, to Chris' epic journey, to Stark's uncontrollable laughter, somehow the team was still able to pull together a great show. Featured were: Bitcoins accepted at Las Vegas Casinos, What to do about Robocalls, and Huge waves in Hawaii destroying the North Shore coastline and tempting big wave surfers. Plus the legend of Eddie Aikau, texting lettuce, racist fraternity, hero kid, Bulimic Barbie, burrito throw-down and more.