Quackery and Hidden Wonders

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Quackery!

Dr. Lydia Kang is the co-author of “: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything.” You will be amazed to hear just some of the “remedies” we now know are either worthless or dangerous. Plus, the medical reason (read: excuse) for the invention of the vibrator!

Hidden Wonders

Next, another co-author and another book. This one is called “: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders.” Dylan Thuras gives us a glimpse into this book filled with stuff you’ve never heard of, including tree lobsters!

Plus, Phil and the friends, Sylar Cuarisma and Mike Walters bring you these stories: The 11 people KFC follows on Twitter. The Piano Man increases his progeny giving hope to old guys everywhere. Radio host asks for a pay cut. Elderly husband takes a walk to look for a suitable kidney for his wife. Crocodile Hunter’s family amps up the TV show tradition he established. Order a home via Amazon. Order a burrito delivered by Google drone. Facial recognition works on your pets. Most sick days you aren’t truly sick. Guy get settlement for jail time after police mistook Kryspy Kreme donut glaze for crystal meth. Exercise can kill white guys but not black guys, say suddenly racist scientists. And finally, beware of aggressive turkeys.

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Wild Fires in Wine Country

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Wildfire in Wine Country

Wildfire in Wine Country

Susie Selby, owner and operator of Selby Winery of Healdsburg, CA recounts the chaos and heroism during the deadly wildfires that ripped through Napa and Sonoma County wine country. Hear what happened when she decided not to evacuate. She also offers some vintner’s wisdom on this unusual vintage of wine.

Next up, Manny the Movie Guy reviews 6 movies, including a serious drama he recommends you do not watch, unless you prefer a main character whose name is an obvious reference to sphincter.

Skylar Cuarisma and Mike Walters join Phil Hulett as Co-Hosts and these stories are offered up for your consideration: Thong Jeans. Southwest successfully completes un-manned flight. The Top 5 Halloween Costumes will have you scratching your head. Snickers new flavors for every mood. Burger King pranks it’s customers. Playboy Magazine’s first transgender playmate. It’s time to play “Who’s Older?” Could Pole Dancing be coming to the Olympics? Man steals $1,2 Million Worth of Fajitas. Plant on Zep reunion. Iron Maiden Beer back story. Biking the Johnny Cash Trail. Finally, Courtney Love warned Hollywood about Harvey Weinstein 12 years ago and was banned for it.

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NASA vs Space X – Episode 336 Part 2

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NASA vs Space X

NASA vs Space X

NASA expert and prolific author, Rod Pyle, contrasts NASA and Space X. Why can Space X launch dozens of rockets for what it costs NASA to launch one? Plus, an asteroid almost got us. Sorry Pluto, there’s something more interesting orbiting in the wrong direction in your neighborhood.

Plus Carlyn Montes De Oca gives cats a little equal time and give advice to “animal guardians” how to keep their pets alive during wild-fire season.

And then there were these stories: Tim Horton’s Buffalo Sauce Latte. Pumpkin Spice Hazmat. Halloween head lice! Mag Lev French Car. New homework app. Web to trunk Amazon delivery. More ways to be lazy. Mom leaves her 3-year-old in a corn maze. Creepy Air BnB owner. Cannibal Couple arrested. Do not try this with a fish! And finally, what’s in Phil’s pants?

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Carlyn Montes de Oca: Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy, Happy, and Extraordinary Life

 

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Friday the 13th – Episode 336 Part 1

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Friday the 13th Black Cat

Friday the 13th Black Cat

It’s Friday the 13th in October! That’s spooky, right? Add to that we have a little history including some of the worst things to happen. Also, why does Taylor Swift love Friday the 13th? Not obvious movies to see on Friday the 13th. Plus other trivia.

Manny the Movie Guy reviews Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, as well as Marshall. In addition, Manny comments on the state of the Hollywood “casting couch” in light of the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Phil Hulett wonders of every power broker is doing what Weinstein is doing? Furthermore, is Hollywood’s power structure about to implode?

Meantime, Kelly Bennett and Kelly J co-host. They add these stories to the discussion: Nose hair extensions! Girls are allowed in the Boy Scouts. How did Phil almost died in the Scouts. By the way, what are Webelos, anyway?

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