Phil Hulett and Friends

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Variety Talk Show featuring interviews with celebrities, experts, authors and others. We talk about everything except politics.

  1. 08/06/2018

    UFO Rendezvous

    Last year we told you about the inaugural Devil's Tower UFO Rendezvous. It was so successful, the organizers are doing it again. You'll hear from event coordinator, Laurie Tucker, live from Hulett, Wyoming. She not only gives you all the poop about this year's UFO Rendezvous at the place where Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" was filmed, she shares her own extraterrestrial encounter. Next up, think of three places to have a cool vacation during the hottest month of the year. Gary Warner suggests 3 excellent destinations we would never have thought of. You will especially love number 3! Plus stories in the news as discussed by Phil Hulett and co-host Kelly Bennett. The craft beer with "Essence" of hot models. Cannabis infused beer. Deep fried Oreos at your grocer. The purge of Papa John at Papa Johns continues. Will Disney stick to their guns regarding James Gunn and Guardians of the Galaxy? Now you can have a seat on a Dead Pool toilet seat cover. Apple becomes the first $1 Trillion company this week. What would one share of Apple stock be worth today had you bought it when Apple first went public in 1980? Who are these people washing and re-using condoms? And finally, a job that pays you $10,000 to grill steaks for 2 weeks at an exotic location. We tell you how to apply.

    48 min

  2. 08/04/2018

    Deadly Dog Kisses

    Who knew dogs kisses could be deadly? A recent story about a man who lost both legs and his hands after his dog affectionately "kissed" him, lead to a near-deadly infection. Could your dog be infected? what are the symptoms? Do doctors even know what to look for? Dr. Michael Z. Kurtz has answers.  From dog kisses to Manny kisses! Manny the Movie Guy reviews The Darkest Minds, Disney's Christopher Robin, and The Spy Who Dumped Me. Which movie will Manny give the most kisses? Kelly Bennett joins Phil Hulett in the studio with her take on the stories in the news on this "Grab Some Nuts Day" in America. It's also National Watermelon Day. You've heard about the "see something, say something" policy , right? How about "smell something, tell someone?" Out of the ashes of the Carr Fire comes stories of miracles as well as animal kingdom enemies putting their differences, and tasty flavor, aside, to comfort each other in the wildfire aftermath. Did you hear the one about the guy who stole a shark from the zoo? It's not a joke. Happy Birthday Intern Ricky! Plus there's the return of "Alf. How to get a free Big Mac at McDonald's. We often wonder why our dogs stare at us when we poop. Now there's science to explain it, and you'll love your dog even more when you hear the reason. And finally, crocheted shorts for men is a thing.

    51 min

  3. 07/27/2018

    Essential Oils and Swimming with Whale Sharks

    Essential oils are all the rage, but are they truly useful? Author, coach and comedian, Jen Coken reveals [29:46] some recipes she's uncovered for safe and effective insect repellents, sun blocks and pain relievers with nothing but natural ingredients. She provides a way for you to receive a free list of useful recipes that use essential oils. She's a funny lady, too. Her book is called, "When I Die, Take My Panties." Yup, there's a good explanation for that title. [10:20] This week is the 30th year Discovery Channel has broadcast a week's worth of shark-related programming. they call it "Shark Week." A friend of the show is celebrating in a big way. Susie Selby of Selby Winery is a big time diver. We didn't know that. She checks in, soaking wet, on a boat off the coast of Isles Mujeres, Mexico to talk about her dive with a pod of whale sharks! Wow! Kelly J joins Phil Hulett at the studio in his house. LA Radio Studio is being dismantled while this episode is recorded. The hope is to find a new home for the historic studio equipment soon. Stay tuned. Meantime, stories this hour include, R. Kelly's sex cult. Then there's the zoo that tried to pass off a painted mule as a zebra. Ladies, there's cash in your arm pits! From the "Somebody died, try not to laugh" department, a serial killer accidentally kills himself. The United States has more meat and cheese than it know what to do with. Somebody is holding a $522 Million lottery ticket. Happy 150 years, Golden Retrievers. Then there's the guy who lost his dog...and doesn't want it back. Thank God George Clooney is back to work. Welcome to the fish taco club, Taco Bell. Congrats little town in Michigan, you elected a cat mayor. And finally, New Zealand's Prime Minister is on maternity leave. Her number two is in charge as acting PM. What does he do? Start a fight with Australia! Uhh, hashtag hormones!

    57 min

  4. 07/27/2018

    Wild animal attacks! Time to thin the herd?

    Stories of deadly animal attacks on humans are on the rise. Have wildlife conservation laws outlived their usefulness? [19:54] Bruce Hemming is the author of the book, "4 Seconds Until Impact: The Skyrocketing Attacks by Predators on Humans." He thinks it's time to remind wild animals who's boss. He has some choice words for Animal Rights activists, too! Up next, Manny the Movie Guy [42:06] checks in from his Mommy's house in Branson, MO. He reviews Mission Impossible, Teen Titans Go! and Blindspotting. Joining Phil at his home studio, yes it's a temporary solution now that the Port of Los Angeles has begun the process to demolish LA Radio Studio, is Kelly J and Intern Ricky. Kelly brings a stack of stories to the table. How about the latest thing stupid people are trying? It's the "In My Feelings" challenge. Apparently there's a new way to exercise at the gym...if you want to get arrested! Ladies! Want to grow your buttocks to epic proportions? We found a lady who is on a special diet that she believes will crown her the biggest ass on earth. We believe she already is. See what we did there? Plus these stories: A waitress body-slams a man who groped her. Water cups are not for soda. This concept was lost on a McDonald's customer and what followed was a fight for the ages. While at McDonald's, why not get a free bag of fries? We'll tell you how. The now former 2nd oldest woman on earth is happy today. Scientists have figured out how to reverse wrinkles and hair loss! Wait a minute, why wasn't that the headline? A newborn baby qualifies for food for life and a guaranteed job. And finally, Mayonnaise Ice Cream is a thing.

    57 min

  5. 07/14/2018

    A Call for Extra Training for Muscle Car Drivers

    We love muscle cars at Phil Hulett and Friends. But [29:35] Phil wonders if it's time to start requiring additional driver training for folks who buy cars with 600 to 900+ horsepower under the hood. To get perspective on the muscle car arms race and what it takes to drive a super powerful car, Danny Bullock from The Bob Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving checks in from their track in Chandler, AZ. Phil is pretty sure Danny promised to teach him how to do a reverse 180! Hooo-weee! Next up, If you owe a significant amount of money to the IRS, tax and finance expert Abby Eisenkraft says, "Don't even think about going to the airport." The author of the books, "101 Ways to Stay Off the IRS Radar" and "Combat Tax-Related Identity theft" joins Phil Hulett [9:59] to explain just how good the IRS is at getting the money they want to collect. Plus, how about a grocery store with no price tags? Gal Gadot has a heart of gold and a smelly super hero costume? RIP world's ugliest dog. Loud music is noise pollution. Child Molesters in Prison. Man with no arms stabs tourists. England soccer fan punches police horse. John Lennon in your mail box. The greatest guitar solo of all time! And finally, what has gotten into Costco? They want to do what to their food menu? We vote NO!

    57 min

  6. 07/14/2018

    CBD Research Makes Headway with New Medical Treatments

    Medical and Biotech research firms are getting a lot closer to bringing Cannabinoid, or CBD remedies into the main stream. CBD's as they are known, may have significant therapeutic and even healing properties and companies are spending a lot of money to bet on that future promise. [18:42] Eric Adams is the CEO of InMed Pharmaceuticals. He joins the friends live to discuss a recent FDA approval and what it means for CBD researchers. How many more "one man against the world" movies can we handle? Manny the Movie Guy reviews [40:28] Skyscraper. How many fart jokes are there left to tell? Manny reviews Hotel Transylvania 3. But the good movies this weekend are harder to find. Let Manny be your guide to 2 movies that receive top ratings from our favorite movie reviewer. It's Friday the 13th. As such, Phil Hulett has a list of some of the strange historic events on this date. It is truly unlucky? Plus there's a Build-a-Bear nightmare update. News about how your social media profile could be hurting your job prospects. Are you enjoying the heat? Scientists say the heat is making you stupid. Gene Simmons of Kiss will neither confirm nor deny whether original band members will go out on tour with the band this summer. Men, neckties are slowly killing you. There's a historic movie studio willing to deliver you to the Icon Hollywood Sign. in style. Southwest airlines are about to stop serving these tasty morsels in-flight. Smashing Pumpkins have been super glued back together and are covering Queen and Led Zeppelin on tour. And finally, the world's most cloned dog.

    57 min

  7. 07/09/2018

    Join the Space Force

    Where can we sign up to join the United States Space Force? Do we get a helmet and a laser gun? Seriously, this is an important topic that impacts people, places and spaces we can only imagine, so enter our favorite space expert, Rod Pyle [10:44] to sort things out. He took a break from signing autographs on copies of his book, "Amazing Stories of the Space Age," to sort this topic out. Plus he dives into the idea of NASA quitting the space station business, and whether China is getting a leg up on super-massive rockets. Next up, [29:10] our Travel Dude, Gary Warner has a topic for you. He has his favorite destinations for 5 iconic cocktails. This is Gary's "part 2" of his alcohol crawl series. In episode 366, Gary covered beer. Follow along to get contact drunk. Co-Host Heather Jordan joins Phil Hulett with this weeks news. Score one for the wild animal kingdom versus poachers. Millennials may have finally gotten something right. Now they've turned napping into an experiential thing. Really? The police are going to break up my backyard party when I have THIS band playing? Do ya wanna be an Amazon kid? Geoffrey the Giraffe is considering a new job offer. And finally, we now know what caused dozens of people to fall ill at a 4th of July barbecue.

    57 min

  8. 07/09/2018

    UFO Sightings on the Decline

    Despite the fact that our skies are watched more now than ever, UFO sightings in the United States are on the decline. [20:31] Jan Harzan is the Executive Director of MUFON, The Mutual UFO Network, a non-profit that investigates reports of UFO sightings. He comments on this trend, and he recounts the very personal encounter he had with extra-terrestrial visitors in his back yard when he was a child. Next up, [40:04] Manny the Movie Guy reviews the new Purge movie and the latest offering from the Marvel camp, Ant Man and The WASP. Are we experiencing super hero fatigue with this one? Joining Phil Hulett in the studio to co-host and review the stories of the week is Heather Jordan. In the stack of stories is the big NBA news of LaBron James coming to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. In other sports news, Brazilian soccer star Neymar is a punk. Speaking of rolls, er, roles, there's controversy over Scarlett Johansson playing a trans-gender person in a new movie. Here's a gender-bending question: How in the world was a new father able to breast-feed his baby when mom was out of commission? Plus, a study reveals a lot of us would not give up our seat on the train to a pregnant woman. Happy 233rd birthday to the U.S. Dollar! Elvis Presley did this for the first time on this date many years ago. Happy Birthday to Tenzin Gyatso. Wait. Who? And finally, it's no wonder your little league bullpen stinks!

    57 min
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Variety Talk Show featuring interviews with celebrities, experts, authors and others. We talk about everything except politics.

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    philhulettandfriends
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2018
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