Episode 291 - Dreadlocks, Wine and the Colonization of Mars
Release Date: 10/01/2016
UFO Rendezvous
Phil Hulett and Friends
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.
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Deadly Dog Kisses
Phil Hulett and Friends
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.
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Essential Oils and Swimming with Whale Sharks
Phil Hulett and Friends
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.
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Wild animal attacks! Time to thin the herd?
Phil Hulett and Friends
Stories of deadly animal attacks on humans are on the rise. Have wildlife conservation laws outlived their usefulness? 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!
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A Call for Extra Training for Muscle Car Drivers
Phil Hulett and Friends
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!
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CBD Research Makes Headway with New Medical Treatments
Phil Hulett and Friends
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.
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Join the Space Force
Phil Hulett and Friends
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 to sort things out. He took a break from signing autographs on 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.
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UFO Sightings on the Decline
Phil Hulett and Friends
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.
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The Long Podcast Road Travelled Part 2
Phil Hulett and Friends
The 367th podcast episode recorded at LA Radio Studio, and today is the "Final Broadcast." Co-hosts from shows past visit, including Gonzo Greg Spillane, Kelly Bennett, Kellie Sue Peters, Stew Herrera, Mike Walters, Dale Lopes, Intern Ricky, Jay Campadonia, Kelly J, Lisa May, Brooke Peterson, Chris Martin and Katie Elsasseur. Every one of them celebrating LA Radio Studio and our show's long podcast run at this location.
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The Long Podcast Road Travelled Part 1
Phil Hulett and Friends
After 367 podcast episodes at LA Radio Studio, today is the "Final Broadcast." We invited co-hosts from shows past to visit, and visit they did. In the studio, Gonzo Greg Spillane, Kelly Bennett, Kellie Sue Peters, Stew Herrera, Mike Walters, Dale Lopes, Intern Ricky and of course, Phil Hulett. On the phone, Jay (Call me Jayson) Campadonia, Kelly J, Lisa May, Brooke Peterson, Chris Martin and Katie Elsasseur. Every one of them celebrating LA Radio Studio and our show's long podcast run at this location.
info_outlineEnglish professor and author of the book, "Twisted: My Dreadlock Chronicles," Bert Ashe responds to a federal court ruling that says an employer can fire you for having dreadlocks. Manny the Movie Guy reviews Deepwater Horizon, Masterminds, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Queen of Katwe. Travel Guy, Gary Warner offers quick, nearby destinations for that last minute trip. NASA Expert and author, Rod Pyle talks about Elon Musk's lofty plan to transport a million people to Mars by 2025. Winemaker, Bruce Cakebread talks about Napa Valley Wine. Plus Gonzo Greg Spillane and Kelly Bennett join Phil Hulett with these stories: Who are the worst Americans? Should you really get a flu shot? You might as well just keep your phone in your pocket or you're going to jail. Well Fargo calling. Bacon for vegetarians! Pumpkin-chocolate french fries! The cost of daycare versus a robot nanny. Build a wall! Fun with kidney stones. Extra slutty olive oil. If you don't vote for Hillary, Madonna will take her clothes off. And finally, a police puppy is trained to sniff out child porn.
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