Phil Hulett and Friends

When it comes to careers, the scales are clearly still tipped in men favors. But are women partly to blame for that imbalance? Tamara Lashchyk wrote the book "Lose the Gum: A Survival Guide for Women on Wall Street." She says women sabotage their potential in the workplace.

The next guest is Dr. Susan Shumsky who explains what yoga really is. Shumsky has written 14 books, her latest is "Maharishi and Me: Seeking Enlightenment with the Beatles' Guru." She also offers advice on how to reach a sort of spiritual nirvana without putting on yoga pants.

ABC7 LA Anchorman, Jory Rand, and Ducks n Pucks podcaster, Mike Walters join Phil Hulett in the studio for today's show. Plenty of stories to choose from: You don't know jack fruit. Jory does. He eats it all the time as a vegan substitute. A political candidate goes Facebook live in the women's bathroom when she hears a man's voice coming from within a stall. Good bye to this drink on United Airlines. Speaking of airlines, American Airlines has a list of which animals are NOT "comfort animals." Squirrels are storing up more than their nuts. And finally, behold the modesty poncho.

Washington Capitals public address announcer, Wes Johnson visits to talk about the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Johnson's team is currently steeped in battle with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Eastern Conference title. Listen to his assessment of the team's play, who the real Alex Ovechkin is, and what a game face "sounds" like. Plus Johnson throws out hints about his next, top secret video game project. We love his voice!
Next on the program, Manny the Movie Guy reviews Deadpool 2. Also on the list of openings are Book Club, Show Dogs and Disobedience. Which movie will receive the most kisses?
Co-hosting with Phil Hulett today are ABC7 LA Anchorman, Jory Rand and Ducks n Pucks Podcaster, Mike Walters. These stories are in the pile: There's the Royal Wedding. Do you care? Further to this, how dysfunctional is the family of the bride, anyway? If restaurants banned poorly behaved children, would you be in favor or against visiting for a meal? Then there's the attorney who could not contain his disdain for people speaking Spanish in America. Are octopuses alien creatures from space? Speaking of space, there's a giant black hole swallowing up everything in it's path. What's indie it? Is there something on the other side? How long before it swallows up our solar system? And finally, there's the ultimate "walk off" hole in one.

Grill Like a Pro

He's a grill master. Steven Raichlen, author of the book, "Project Fire: Cutting-Edge Techniques and Sizzling recipes from the Cavemen Porterhouse to Salt Slab Brownie S'Mores" gives advice on what to throw on the grill during National Barbecue Month.. Are you ready to grill salad? How about dessert? Why not grill a cocktail while you're at it? Raichlen does it all and teaches you how.

Best Beaches for 2018

Next up is out Travel Dude, Gary Warner with his annual list of the best beaches in America. For good measure, he throws in a couple international hot spots on the sand.

More of the Bizarre

Katie Elsaesser co-hosts with Phil Hulett and up first is the story of the lady sniffing up her own brain fluid. Could this happen to you? Plus, the dating scene is tough enough to navigate without women like this one roaming around, free to text...64,000 times, from inside the bathtub of your home....while you are away! Elon Musk said he'd do it, and in a matter of month's, his tunnel under West Los Angeles will be ready for travel. How is this possible? While Musk is sending cars underground, Uber is just about ready to launch a fleet of cars 1,000 feet above ground!

Can you answer this question? Which state drinks the most beer? How about another? Is Axl Rose ready to record an album with AC/DC? One High School just got real serious about shutting families up until all of the graduate's names are read. Want to watch the Royal Wedding in a movie theater? Finally, cows that shoot lasers from their eyes is an actual thing.

Scams to Watch Out For

Financial expert, Bill Francavilla offers tips on keeping Mom and Grandma from falling victim to scams. Francavilla's book, "The Madoffs Among Us, Combat the Scammers, Con Artists and Thieves Who Are Plotting to Steal Your Money," provides ample information about the popular scams bad people use to steal money from trusting elderly people, especially widows.

Movie Reviews

Next up is Manny the Movie Guy with reviews on "Breaking In" and "Life of the Party." Do either of them offer more than what you've seen in the trailers? Plus Manny comments on the surprises in the current top 5 movies of the year for box office take.

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.

Star Wars

Put on your Star Wars underwear and matching socks, because we want to know if May the 4th should be a national holiday? [28:26] Star Wars geek/nerd, Mike Templeton from the Retro Convo podcast on the When Nerds Attack Podcast Network answers that question and more. Learn all about how you are supposed to behave and what you need to wear, eat and watch on this hallowed of all fake holidays. Plus, what does Templeton think about Ron Howard directing the New Solo movie? Live long and prosper, Mike. No, wait...uh....

Preppers

Also on this episode, Disaster Preparedness Expert, Cheryl Nelson checks in [10:25] with tips on surviving a natural disaster. Further to this, Cheryl prescribes the right equipment when the power goes out as well as what to stock for each person in your family to survive for a reasonable number of days after a storm hits.

Stuff

Clinical Sexologist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Kristie Overstreet joins Phil Hulett to co-host today's show. Get a load of some of the stories the discuss throughout this hour of podcast funfotainment: Bromances and how they hurt relationships. Could you pull off an open relationship? You'll hear about several celebrity couples who make it work with a little something on the side. Plus Pan-Sexual celebs. Phil is clueless about this designation, so it's really lucky Dr. Overstreet is in the studio to clear things up.

Free Cash!

Here's an ethical dilemma for you: this week a Brinks truck dropped a couple hundred thousand dollars on a highway. Would you grab what you can and scram? Forget that last question. Let's try a different one. Where would you spend that money you picked up? When is the last time you had to take a drug test at work? Relative to that, are companies going to start looking the other way about pot-smoking employees? Then there's the search party that set out to find an old guy on a mountain. Oh, they found him alright, and they they want him to pay! Here's another for you, a guy wins the lottery, but does his luck run out when he buys a helicopter with his winnings?

NFL Cheerleaders or Escorts?

In today's #MeToo environment, are you more or less likely to believe the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders when they accuse the team of outrageous requests put upon the cheer squad? Listen up teachers. Please just teach kids some basic stuff, like how to tell time on an analogue clock. And finally, the school superintendent who made a routine out of pooping on the school football field.

Heavy Metal Chef!

Master Chef Paul Moss, aka, His Rockin' Highness, checks in from Edinburgh, Scotland to talk about his new show which melds gourmet cooking with heavy metal music. The show is called, King of the Kitchen and it debuts on KNAC.COM May 15th, 2018.

Movie Reviews!

Up next, Manny the Movie Guy i ready to party. Tomorrow is his birthday, otherwise known as, Cinco de Manny! Will Manny's good mood extend to this weekend's box office fare? How many kisses will "Tully," "Bad Samaritan" and "Overboard (2018)" get? Further, what will Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell think of the remake of their cult favorite 1980's movie?

Twisted Story Time!

Up for a change? Phil Hulett's co-host today is Clinical Sexologist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Kristie Overstreet. If you're ready for stories, here we go: Is Facebook ready to launch a dating app for long-term relationships? Has the sexual revolution forgotten about unattractive men? Some of these guys are crying foul and want their women, now! Who wears blue jeans more often, Democrats or Republicans? Speaking of jeans...ladies, can we be totally honest with you? The fashion world is having a good laugh at your expense.

Nudity!

As Philly gets ready for naked bike ride day complete with public body painting, New York prepares for International Nude Day...in a cave, at night, with bats, and pointy rocks! 

More Stuff!

Science is your friend. Proof of this is the conclusion reached about beer versus acetaminophen. Are you ready for diet vodka? In celebrity relationship news, it looks like Blake Shelton is about to blow it with Gwen Stefani. "Deadpool 2" star, Ryan Reynolds is so anxious in public, he does this during interviews.

We have a good idea how much sex seniors are having and how satisfying it is (for the seniors, not us!) Ladies admit guys who can do this on the dance floor are better in bed. And finally, when the police arrest you for shoplifting, you better have a good excuse. We have one from the "Pick an answer and go with it" file.

Kids' Sports Check Up with Dr. Bob

If you long for the days when kids' sports actually meant more than a participation trophy, a time when kids understood the meaning of winning and losing, team work, a common goal, and all the life lessons sports can teach, then you are in luck with this part of PHAF. [9:55] The Sports Doctor, Dr. Bob Weil checks in with his thoughts on surviving kids' sports season without injury and without parents getting thrown into jail for insisting too vehemently that the referee made a bad call or their kid should be in the game instead of warming the bench. Dr. Bob co-wrote the book, "#Hey Sports Parents!" If you or somebody you know is a badly-behaved parent or your kid has the hand-eye coordination of newborn giraffe, you need to listen to this segment to know what kids' sports really can be for you and your child.

Stretching Your Dollar Thin on a European Vacation

Up next, [28:41] Travel Dude, Gary Warner takes control of the show temporarily with bad news for your European vacation wallet. Are there any deals left, and what about the State Department's "No Go" list? Are you good to go, or are you be better off staying home this summer? Gary has your answer.

Fun Stuff

Kelly Bennett co-hosts the show with Phil Hulett today. As a result, the stories are particularly off-beat. There's the university "cry closet" because everyone needs a good cry, right? Phil disagrees. The Fajita Bandit gets 50 years in the slammer after stealing a mind-boggling amount of sizzling goodness. It's science: Staring at boobs is good for men. Then there's the goose attack on the golf course. Get a load of the airline job offer that pays you $4,500 a month to do THIS. Finally there's a common sense resolve in the PETA monkey selfie court battle. Another story features a girl scout troop breaking records selling cookies, but there's something special about this troop you need to know. Last on the list, the veteran who survived a blast and receive's the world's first-ever penis and scrotum transplant.

Germophobes Listen Up!

[19:47] Have we become a nation of germophobes? Phil Hulett asks Dr. Michael Z. Kurtz about common germ fears like handshakes, public toilets, drinking fountains, and even open sores! Are any of these surfaces dirty enough to make you sick? Listen and learn.

Movie Marvel

[39:48] There isn't much happening at the movies this weekend. Manny the Movie Guy joins the friends to review a little art house flick about a bunch of stones. Avengers something. Anyway, Manny's seen it and promises not to give any spoilers. On a side note, will Manny put on his boots and go to Stagecoach or will he attend Sleaze Night at the White Party?

Hop on the Train

Kelly Bennett co-hosts with Phil today. Leading off her list of stories, the sex doll brothel. Is it legal? Is it popular? Can you buy a franchise? Then there's the guy who teaches you how to beat a lie detector. Phil thinks he knows how. Have you heard the news? There's a zombie uprising in the California desert and people are trapped in their homes, surrounded by this gathering menace of un-dead visitors! No, really. You wouldn't let the Amazon delivery guy into your house when you're not home. Will you allow him into this instead? Here's a question for you. Why does North Korean leader, Kim Jung-un travel with a custom, personal toilet? We have the answer, and it's gross. And finally, Kelly's about to ride a train from London to Paris and had absolutely no idea there was water, and darkness, and water involved. Did we mention she's claustrophobic?

Celebrate 420 Day

It's 420 Day people. Do what you will to celebrate, but Phil Hulett's first 2 guests think you should spark up a fatty to properly usher in 4:20 in your time zone today. [09:37] Dr. Regina Nelson and Michael Browning co-wrote "Time for the Talk: Talking to Your Doctor or Patient About Medical Cannabis." They cover the medicinal benefits of cannabis, the political climate for a national, recreational initiative from Washington DC, and they clear up whether you should use the word "Marijuana" any more.

What is Facebook Doing with your Data?

Next up [30:20] is Tedx talker, Dr. Robin Burk with some straight talk about your Facebook data collection and what steps you need to take to fly a little lower than the radar. But, is the cat out of the bag? After years of freely giving your personal data to Mark Zuckerberg and others, can you return to a reasonable level of anonymity?

More Stuff!

Gonzo Greg Spillane and Kellie Sure Peters join Phil Hulett with a stack of fun and informative stories. Try these on for size: Waffles and beer. New research on what one glass of win a day will do to your life expectancy. Insult your friends with new Alexa feature. FREAK ALERT! [50:17] Kellie Sue explains, and acts out, something called ASMR, Autonomous sensory meridian response, and how listening to a certain type of voice delivery can actually bring a person to orgasm without ever being touched. Plus, we help you beat digital eye strain. Here's a question for you, which out-of-your-comfort-zone karaoke song would you sing if you had enough to drink? Find out which songs at Kellie Sue, Gonzo and Phil admit to. And finally, the poop train update.

Can You Still Make a Fortune with Bitcoin?

Bitcoin peaked at a price above $19,000 in December 2017. Today it is trading at about half that price. Did you lose money? Should you sell or buy more? Is mining a money-making option? [20:13] Financial expert, John Miller explains where the crypto-currency opportunities are. Listen to him to retire comfortably. Want a free Kindle version of his book, "The Coming Gold, Silver, and Block-Chain Share Explosion?" Send Miller an email at [email protected]. 

Movie Reviews

Next up [at 40:20] is Manny the Movie guy reviwing "I Feel Pretty", "Super Troopers 2, You Were Never Really Here, and Traffik.

More Stuff!

Co-Hosts Gonzo Greg Spillane and Kellie Sue Peters join Phil Hulett in studio on this 420, National Weed Day. Enjoy these stories: Top Marijuana Fun Facts. A quick review of state-to-state cannabis laws versus Federal law. Lyft offers 420 deal. For the weed user in your circle, there are the top underrate snacks. Happy Husband Appreciation Day. What do women really like about their men, anyway? Baboons use teamwork to escape research facility. And finally, how to find your phone when the ringer is turned off.