Phil Hulett and Friends

RSVP Etiquette and Animal Fat

Phil Hulett January 12, 2018Podcast Leave a Comment

RSVP Etiquette

Party planning expert, Megan Megale provides the proper RSVP etiquette. She also offers some theories as to why so many people just don’t bother giving the host of a party the common courtesy of a response. In addition, Megale talks about the splendor of the Poplar Springs Inn and Spa where she plans events. (Fast Forward to 30:55)

Animal Fat Sure is Tasty

Ernest Miller is the Corporate Chef at Coast Packing Company, a meat packing and distributing company. Together with Ipsos Research, Coast Packing surveyed Americans on their taste and acceptance of lard and tallow in cooking. The results of the survey may surprise you. (Fast Forward to 10:05)

Afterbuzz TV’s Emily Harlan and The Crash Man (Vic St. John) join Phil Hulett as co-hosts. Enjoy the following stories: Is Ronda Rousey jumping into the WWE? Venomous sea snakes invade Southern California beaches. A dude plans to run the Boston Marathon with a ridiculous twist. Your PC is about to slow down. Want to run a :30 ad during the Super Bowl? We know how much they cost. A woman tests Costco’s “no questions asked” return policy and people hate her. Wait until you hear about a 96 year old man’s bizarre collection. New “Coke Plus” contains a laxative. We’ll tell you the only place that sells it. Science agrees Ibuprofen kills sperm. And finally, Vic’s foster St. Bernard and all of the other dogs he’s rescued and placed with loving families.

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Obliterated – The Montecito Mudslides

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Mudslides Aftermath

Photo by Santa Barbara County Fire Public Information Officer, Mike Eliason @eliasonmike

Hear veteran Santa Barbara TV News Reporter, John Palminteri (at 19:47) describe the aftermath of the Montecito, CA mudslides. He used the word, “obliterated” to describe the scene. Will people rebuild? Is it even possible to rebuild? Everyone in the area it seems, including Palminteri, knows somebody who died or is among the dozens still missing three days after the hillsides made a rush for the ocean, and took everything in their path with them.

Movie Reviews

Of course there is more to the show, so we continue. (40:06) Manny the Movie Guy joins us the morning after the Critic’s Choice Awards. He reveals his plush animal preference while reviewing “The Post,” “Paddington 2” and “The Commuter.”

Simplify Your Life – 333 Ways to Do More With Less

Phil Hulett January 5, 2018Podcast Leave a Comment

Tips on how to Simplify Your Life, Finances and Relationships

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Today we learn how to pare down all the junk you’ve accumulated over time and simplify your life with minimalist author and blogger, Courtney Carver. Carver wrote the book, . Is this a hike through a meadow with a back-packed, man-bunned millennial? Fast forward to 33:39 to find out.

Bombogenesis Travel

Earlier in this episode, Phil Hulett and Gonzo Greg Spillane speak with Travel Dude, Gary Warner about travel during the bombogenesis storm. Don’t miss his tips on how to avoid a cancellation and what to do if your flight is cancelled.

More Stuff!

Then we have these stories: Gonzo’s least favorite new TV game show “Child Support.” Play along with the 15 things that instantly cause inner rage. The Game of Thrones final season is pushed. You know, there’s a chance China’s space station won’t vaporize on re-entry when it falls from space in March. That thing is probably made of lead anyway. Uh, China came under fire for making a lot of stuff with lead in it. Get it? No? How about this? We track the Tesla in Space! And the new plans to land on an asteroid and bring back clay for children to play with. What could go wrong?

But Wait…

Beware of sex robots because hackers can re-program them to kill you. But, they might eat your brain first. Speaking of brains, Alex Trebek ‘s was in jeopardy until surgeons performed an emergency procedure that saved his life and his condescending, superior personality. While we’re talking Jeopardy, are white guys allowed to say “Gangsta?” Health Warning: lay off the lettuce for a while. We’ll tell you which kind. Here’s something for you, a man who ate a lifetime of tacos in a year. And finally the (goth) kid who answered the riddle wrong, but the Internet says his answer is oh so right.

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Airports Go to the Dogs

Phil Hulett January 5, 2018Podcast 1 Comment

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Dogs patrol for Stressed-Out Airport Passengers

Hundreds of dogs are looking for you at Los Angeles International Airport and airports around the world. These four-legged pals are trained to relieve your stress. Hear what Heidi Huebner (20:24 mark), the director of Pets Unstressing Passengers, or PUP, has to say about this program. Additionally Heidi discusses the potential conflict between therapy and security dogs and emotional or physical support dogs. By the way, who are those people just bringing pooches and pretending they are trained support animals?

Up next it’s Manny the Movie Guy. He fights through the flu to handicap the Golden Globes (40:29 mark). Can you guess his picks?

On today’s show Gonzo Greg Spillane joins Phil Hulett as co-host. They have these stories: Power Ball Mega Millions super jackpots. What would you do with the winnings? Women is handed wrong scratcher, wins millions. Intel chip security vulnerability. Now there’s Nacho Cheese Fries for a buck. Get ready for bag-o-fries chunks. Brave yourself for Phil’s New Year’s Resolutions. A woman is mistakenly declared dead and wants government to know she’s alive. Phil will pay for a mistaken death certificate. Apple App store make how much money January 1? And finally, Phil’s amazing invention idea up for grabs for you to steal and get rich.