Phil Hulett And Friends

Today we explore the role of psychotherapy, the responsibility of psychotherapists and the questions we need to ask in light of the Isla Vista rampage. Dr. Sherrie Campbell has a strong opinion on this topic. Relative to that, we speak with an autism expert who says NOT to blame Asperger’s Syndrome on the shooting. Dr. Robert Melillo lays the blame squarely on someone else. Plus we learn Tara Kennedy-Kline how survive summer vacation with your kids. Chris Martin tells us about the family who finds million s of dollars in buried treasure IN THIER BACK YARD, Jennifer Bjorklund professes her love for NBC’s Brian Williams, and Jay Campadonia reveals the hottest new job category you haven’t thought of yet.

As Isla Vista mourns and tries to recover from a shooting/stabbing rampage that left 6 people, plus the shooter dead, we hear stories of hope and heroism on this edition of the program. Plus the cars most likely to be stolen, how hard Johnny Football “plays,” and a fashion expert explains how to dress your age.

It must be Friday. On this program, you’ll learn all about a new company called “Rent-A-Gent” where ladies can hire a hunky man for any number of reasons except the one you are thinking of right now. Then Berkley Hoagland of Berkley’s Back Yard Barbecue comes by to explain and prepare delicious barbecue. Please don’t hate The Friends for devouring the delicious food. Plus UFC Champ Rhonda Rousey drops two tough guys in a bar…a year later they ask a judge to even the score. Yelp goes video…we’re pretty sure this is a bad idea. Iran wants to flog an actress who was seen kissing in Cannes. And crazy teachers!

Some scary viruses are breaking out all over the world, and most of them are heading to the United State.  This week the latest scare is Chikungunya virus. Dr. Kurtz explains what is it and how you can avoid it. Plus, Google snubs the FCC chairman and offers a free fast lane to a major content provider. And, storied Indy 500 reporter, Robin Miller plays the grid game. Jennifer sends a shout out to her BFF, NBC’s Brian Williams. Jay asks the question, “How young is too young for sex ed at school?” And Chris warns that the post office as you know if is about to go away. And Pizza Drone!

Ed Carpenter, the pole-sitter for this coming Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 joins the Friends to talk about driving 231 MPH, whether Kurt Busch will bump, NASCAR style, and how great the finish line milk will taste if he’s lucky enough to step onto the podium. Plus LA Times writer Helene Elliott checks in from Chicago to talk LA Kings and Chicago Blackhawks. And, music industry insider Steve Jones talks about unleashing your inner rock star.

On this program you learn all about an app that locates sicks people so you can avoid them! Plus World Cup dengue fever, OJ’s obsession with cookies, add bloody mary to the veggie list, WWE’s big plunge, NFL lawsuit, and super hero pallbearers. 

On today’s program a cyber espionage expert discusses the US charge that members of the Chinese military hacked into US company computers and stole trade secrets.  Plus Dr. Bill Miller talks about the bugs in your belly that are tying you in knots. And after spending the better part of last week covering the fires in San Diego County, Jennifer Bjorklund recounts the story of when she looked up and discovered a little, crispy kitty in a tree and what happened next.

Could you give up your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account…forever? Dr. Sherrie has tips on Social Media detox. The director of the documentary from the makers of “An Inconvenient Truth” joins the Friends live. And if you want to squirm, you need to hear an entomologist from the Natural History Museum of LA County talk about bug, DELICIOUS bugs.

Wave buh-bye to an open Internet UNLESS the FCC chairman is swayed by public comment on his net neutrality position. Our tech guy makes the plea for freedom. Plus you’ll hear all about what happens to teachers when they are accused of bad deeds in class…and we’re paying for it.  Plus the Film Freak, Leo Quinones talks Godzilla.

Fire season got an early start today with the first of what would be 9 wildfires in San Diego County. Plus the Ducks and Kings play game 6 in LA…Eric Stephens of the Orange County register gives a preview and his prediction. And would you go to the Great Horror Camp Out?  BOO!

Summer is almost here and your school-aged child is ready to put his or her brain on park. An expert offers tips on how to avoid the summer brain drain. We’re pretty sure none of these tips would have worked on Jay. Plus, actress Melissa Fitzgerald (West Wing) joins the friends to make a plea for more Veterans Drug Courts. And, we’re pretty sure that wasn’t God who drove a dump truck into a TV station.

An abbreviated program today as the Los Angeles Clippers new interim CEO, Dick Parsons addressed the media at the top of the hour. Phil and the Friends analyzed the news conference and followed up with coverage of the latest on the Donald Sterling controversy.  Plus Texas State Representative Jason Villalba returned with an update on his attempt to lure the Sriracha Sauce company away from Irwindale, CA.

Wait until you hear from the parking sign installer who got a parking ticket WHILE he was installing parking signs. Plus the 35 things only Angelenos know about Los Angeles. And is the Veteran’s Administration ignoring the medical needs of our men and women of the military?  What happened to Johnny Football? And the Clippers name a new CEO.

A big earthquake in Mexico brought early warning technology to our attention. How soon before we have this technology in Southern California?  Sooner than you think. What’s with the guy who followed the Obama daughters past the White House gate? A 3D Printer may put make-up companies out of business. Why is your Internet connection getting slower? It may be happening on purpose…we’ll tell you who’s doing it.  What do Clippers and Kings fans like to eat and drink? Plus Dr. Bob Wright talks us off the edge. 

Today Pet Dr. Robert Ridgway gave advice on how to treat your dog or cat for basic ailments, BUT he warned that certain remedies must be measured properly of bad things will happen to your pet. Listen to him explain. Plus Diane Taylor is the President of the California Pawn Brokers Association. She explained how in some ways a Pawn Shop is better than a bank. And we received a surprise call from Tom Millham from the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Center where Heavenly the 1-year old bear cub just didn’t want to leave the shelter no matter how far they took him into the forest.

These days more grown children are still at home, in fact the percentage is so high, parents need a new age Dr. Spock to guide them through parenting their 18-35 year old child. We found him. Plus, if you are among the majority of Americans, you are not real confident about the gift you bought mom for Mother’s Day. Our retail expert will help you out. And a new computer program calculates exactly how much Taco Bell you can buy with the change in your pocket. The Friends try it out and get a quick result.

All three main topics today are unrelated. Two accomplished women debate whether cheerleading is a sport. What do you think? Plus tequila expert Jason Silverman gives you a ¡Cinco de Mayo! lesson in Mexican spirits. And Carson Mayor Jim Dear checks in to explain how his city is taking on cyber bullying. Plus Phil and the Friends have “special stories” just for you.

On today’s show, a first, the public address announcers from the Los Angeles Kings, Dave Joseph, and Anaheim Ducks, Phil Hulett, dueled on the air. You listen and decide who has the better goal call. Plus, who knew there are gaming kids out there who are millionaires? Ryan Wyatt, aka FWIZ, of Major League Gaming talks about the phenomenon that gives your kid no excuse to be broke this summer.  And author Cathleen Ziegler describes the awful stuff that can happen to you because of all the gluten in your diet, and how to cut it out in no time.

It’s on! Phil has been waiting forever for the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings to meet in the post season.  LA Times Sports columnist, Helene Elliot checked in to discuss the history and the match-ups. Jeremy Anticouni had the latest tech news, including how to outsmart the NSA with Emojis. A former Black Jack dealer gives you a behind the scenes look at the casino, and Jennifer talks about a high school prank that went very, very wrong.

On a red flag day in Southern California, the fire season kicked in with a wind-driven wildfire in the San Bernardino Mountains near the Etiwanda Preserve…very close to homes in Rancho Cucamonga. We checked in on the firefight as the burned acreage approached 900, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for two small communities. Plus, TheDailyMeal.com compiled a ranking of American Supermarkets and 2 Southern California favorites topped the list. Author, Jaden Sterling taught us how to unlock the secrets of good luck and winning. Jay’s loyalty was put to the test when Phil played a clip of Jay on the Howard Stern Show. Jennifer admits she would buck up and make the relationship work if it meant she would be a princess. Today there is word of a Royal couple splitting. Chris alerted us to a city where they worry about exploding whales.  Jay and Jennifer put their faces to the test at