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How to Keep Mom Safe from Phone and Mail Scams

Phil Hulett and Friends

Release Date: 05/12/2018

UFO Rendezvous show art 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 show art 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 show art Essential Oils and Swimming with Whale Sharks

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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? show art Wild animal attacks! Time to thin the herd?

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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 show art A Call for Extra Training for Muscle Car Drivers

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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 show art CBD Research Makes Headway with New Medical Treatments

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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 show art Join the Space Force

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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 show art UFO Sightings on the Decline

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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 show art The Long Podcast Road Travelled Part 2

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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 show art 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.

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Weird Stuff

Stand-up comedian, Katie Elsaesser joins Phil Hulett to co-host today's show. These stories were brought to the table: This airline now serves pizza! We think we found the worst possible thing that can crawl into somebody's ear. Nice job removing it in pieces, doctor! Kids these days! The latest social media challenge led to a skin graft for one teenage rocket scientist.

Then there's the grandma who you don't want to upset or she'll smack yo in the head with one of these. We have proof radar guns do not accurately read your driving speed, or we have proof the Chevy Cruze is the faster production car on the planet. California will require all new homes to have this environmental feature built-in. Speaking of California, how about the state splits into 3 states? Look for that issue on a coming ballot.

Here's one of the crazier scams: a dude fills out a change of address form and receives thousands of dollars in the mail. We are pretty sure we know who the grossest NHL hockey player is. Finally, Las Vegas will play host to an attempt at the world record for the biggest orgy ever.