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The Barry and Joe ShowCalifornia snowpack nearly 175% of average, OC attorney accused of stealing $10 million to fund lavish Vegas lifestyleAfter several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet. The good news is that statewide, the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date and California is expected to see continued rain and snow over the next seven days. A Newport Beach attorney stands accused of living the high life in a Las Vegas casino for six months, spending and gambling away more than $10 million of other people's money.
2023-02-2438 minThe Barry and Joe ShowCalifornia beach city to ban public use of balloons in bid to protect coast, Don Lemon to return to 'CNN This Morning'One man's quest to get the use and sale of all balloons is nearing success, as he says they bring more harm to the environment than they do good. Anchor Don Lemon returned to work after he receives formal training for his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on “CNN This Morning,” network CEO Chris Licht said in an email to employees. “I sat down with Don and had a frank and meaningful conversation,” Licht wrote in a memo. “He has agreed to participate in formal training, as well as continuing to listen and learn. We take this situation very serio...
2023-02-2330 minThe Barry and Joe ShowWorthington Ford in Long Beach to close, Kentucky lawmakers consider drag show banWorthington Ford, know for owner Cal Worthington and his wild commercials, will close at the end of the month after the family announced its last dealership had been sold. Kentucky lawmakers consider drag show ban. The pending state bill would place strict restrictions on drag performances and other "adult oriented businesses."
2023-02-2233 minThe Barry and Joe ShowFeel-good comedian: London's 'King of Compliments', Woman shares harrowing tale of survival after falling 200 feet off cliffsideComedian Troy Hawke brightens pedestrians' days on the streets of London and New York with simple acts of kindness. A woman who fell 200 feet down a cliffside in the San Gabriel Mountains, broke her neck and then had to walk to her rescuers is sharing her story.
2023-02-2132 minThe Barry and Joe ShowJET @Jet_OntheairToday on the show please welcome Marketing and Promotions Director of our favorite radio station in So Cal, and also holding down mornings with Nic Harcourt, please welcome Jet! Microsoft announced this week that it is incorporating artificial intelligence into its software and search engine Bing as Google raced to announce similar plans. Catalytic converter theft in the Las Vegas valley put the bite on the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile early last week. A real life battle hit the parking lot outside of Medieval Times in Buena Park, where employees went on strike Sunday.
2023-02-1852 minThe Barry and Joe ShowCatalytic converter stolen from Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Architect of the Capitol fired, Medieval Times employees go on strikeCatalytic converter theft in the Las Vegas valley put the bite on the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile early last week. J. Brett Blanton, a key official at the U.S. Capitol, is facing questions for the first time from lawmakers about a damning inspector general's report that accused him of misusing government property, wasting taxpayer dollars and impersonating law enforcement. A real life battle hit the parking lot outside of Medieval Times in Buena Park, where employees went on strike Sunday.
2023-02-1732 minThe Barry and Joe ShowFlorida scraps plan to question students on menstruation, NJ restaurant banning children under 10, Lawmakers introduce bill banning LatinXFlorida High School Athletic Association's board of directors removes questions about menstruation from participation forms. A New Jersey restaurant that's planning on banning children under the age of 10 is receiving both support and criticism on social media. There is a growing debate in the Hispanic and Latino communities about using the term “LatinX” as a gender-neutral identifier.
2023-02-1635 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSuper Bowl LVII recap, Google, Microsoft announce plans to incorporate AI, Ron DeSantis nears takeover of Disney districtFrom the star-studded ads to Rihanna’s incredible halftime performance while pregnant, we've got the top entertainment moments from the Super Bowl. Microsoft announced this week that it is incorporating artificial intelligence into its software and search engine Bing as Google raced to announce similar plans. Disney could soon be losing control over a piece of its Magic Kingdom.
2023-02-1532 minThe Barry and Joe ShowThe Big Game with Josh Enriquez @Skeetopia1Kansas City Wins Second Title With Patrick Mahomes!Patrick Mahomes engineered a late drive, including a 26-yard scramble, to set up a short kick for Harrison Butker with 11 seconds left.
2023-02-1433 minThe Barry and Joe ShowByron Gonzales @ByronbasicallyWe're wrapping up the week with Music Aficionado Byron Gonzales! Bad Bunny captions on the Grammys had some drama, how much is too much edibles? AMC is charging more for certain tickets, and the old dead lady that was actually alive!
2023-02-1145 minThe Barry and Joe ShowA tv anchor is suing local station, An 82-year-old woman who was pronounced dead was alive, ways people are using their homes to make cashA former San Diego television anchor, Sandra Maas is suing local KUSI saying she was paid far less than her male counterpart. An 82-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at a nursing home on Long Island, New York, was found breathing at a funeral home hours later. You already own it, so why not make money on it? Here are some ways people in Southern California are using their homes to make a little cash on the side.
2023-02-1025 minThe Barry and Joe ShowAMC to charge more for better seats, Singapore man sues woman for putting him in the 'friend-zone', Colorado River water battleAmerica's largest movie chain announced that the prices of a ticket will now be based on seat location: Seats in the front will be cheaper while those in the middle will cost more. The three-tier ticket pricing initiative, called Sightline at AMC, will roll out at all of its roughly 1,000 movie theaters by the end of the year. A man in Singapore is suing a woman who friend-zoned him for over two million dollars claiming the rejection caused him “sustained trauma” leading to a dip in his earning capacity. While recent rain has been good for Southern California, the Colorado rive...
2023-02-0928 minThe Barry and Joe ShowBill To Repeal Cruising Ban, Dallas Zoo monkey thief arrested, California weighs making flag football a girls’ school sportA South Bay leader is heading to Sacramento to bring forth legislation that repeals cruising. Officials say 24-year-old Davion Irvin, the man accused of stealing two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo, was arrested near a transit train station. Zoo officials say Irvin is also likely linked to other incidents and tampering. California officials are considering a plan to make flag football a girls’ high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
2023-02-0821 minThe Barry and Joe ShowPolar vortex, Man who allegedly left a dead fish at the 'Goonies' house rescued from rough seas, How much is too much edibles?A polar vortex has descended over the Northeast, bringing sub-zero wind chills from New York to Maine. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man from rough waters moments after the yacht he'd been on capsized, and later found it was the same man who was accused of leaving a dead fish at the "Goonies" house. Doctors are sounding the alarm when it comes to marijuana edibles as too many people are ending up in the hospital because they underestimated the potency of pot.
2023-02-0729 minThe Barry and Joe ShowThe Radio Realtor, Don James @_DonJamesIt's the end of the week so we're bringing on another friend of the barry funkhouser show, please welcome, the Radio Realtor, Don James!
2023-02-041h 07The Barry and Joe ShowMissing monkeys returned to Dallas zoo, Andrea Riseborough will keep her Oscar nom, How many jobs do you need to pay rent in L.A.?Missing monkeys returned to Dallas zoo, the most recent episode in a series of potentially criminal incidents there. Actress Andrea Riseborough will keep her surprise best actress Oscar nomination following an internal investigation, the CEO for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday. It's no secret that Southern California housing is not cheap. But how many jobs do you need to afford rent? Real estate website Zillow crunched the numbers -- and they are startling.
2023-02-0329 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSome offices are adding fun to woo back workers, Egg Shortage Effects on the Central Coast, Tom Brady announces retirementIt’s no secret that after years of remote work, many employees are more than a little reluctant to return to offices. That’s prompted some employers and commercial landlords to stir a little fun into the mix. Egg Shortage Effects on the Central Coast. Tom Brady announces retirement. The legendary NFL quarterback announced his (second) retirement on social media.
2023-02-0222 minThe Barry and Joe ShowMen seeking sex, drugs mistakenly flock to Texas retiree's home, $1.7M Public Restroom Will Now Cost Less, Bay Bridge lights set to go darkElaine White is seeking help after dozens of men have arrived at her Plano home believing they'd paid for sex or drugs online. The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department has a new price for a controversial $1.7 million public restroom at a park in the city’s Noe Valley neighborhood. The twinkling LED lights of the Bay Bridge will be turned off in March and their future revival depends on getting large donations.
2023-02-0128 minThe Barry and Joe ShowPolice cracking down on red light camera evasion, Lawsuit claims hotel price fixing in Vegas, Archeologists discover oldest non-royal mummyFrom rubbing mud on plates to using fake temporary paper tags, police say these tricks are designed to avoid paying tickets, cheat toll technology, or to commit serious crimes, all without getting caught. The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year topping $200 a night. The discovery of a 4,000 year-old mummy in Egypt is captivating archaeologists. The mummy, is the oldest non-royal mummified person ever discovered in Egypt.
2023-01-3135 minThe Barry and Joe ShowChase Shumway @ItsChaseShumwayIt's Friday so let's bring on a guest to break down the news of the week that we missed. Welcome Twitch streamer and tech-expert, Chase Shumway!Honda says all Acura EV sales will be ‘100 percent online,’ starting with ZDXThe performance and luxury brand will start taking reservations for the ZDX and ZDX Type S later this year. And while customers can make all of their purchasing decisions online, dealers will remain part of the process.Rick and Morty will continue, but without Justin RoilandAdult Swim and High on Life developer Squanch Games have...
2023-01-2839 minThe Barry and Joe ShowWorld War II-era map sparks treasure hunt, Arte Moreno ends exploratory process to sell Angels franchise, Pacific Ocean turns pinkA hand-drawn map with a red letter X purportedly showing the location of a buried stash of precious jewelry looted by Nazis from a blown-up bank vault has sparked a modern-day treasure hunt in a tiny Dutch village more than three quarters of a century later. After months of exploring a possible sale of the Los Angeles Angels franchise, owner Arte Moreno has announced that he instead plans on continuing ownership into the foreseeable future. A portion of the Pacific Ocean along Torrey Pines near San Diego turned pink Friday morning during the first phase of a science experiment, according...
2023-01-2732 minThe Barry and Joe ShowM&M's puts pause on candy, LA residents are now required to compost, First AI-powered "robot" lawyerM&M's puts 'indefinite pause' on woke candies following backlash. Los Angeles residents are now required to compost their food scraps as a new law aimed at reducing organic waste takes effect. A "robot" lawyer powered by artificial intelligence will be the first of its kind to help a defendant fight a traffic ticket in court next month. Today's show brought to you by WoofTrax - Unleash the Love. Do a good deed for dogs. Walking with the free WoofTrax app helps you earn for your favorite animal charity. Download the WoofTrax app, start walking your best friend, and...
2023-01-2624 minThe Barry and Joe ShowRegal theater locations shutting down, Instagram rolls out new 'quiet mode', Real Housewives star Jennifer Shah sentenced to prisonThirty-nine Regal movie theaters, including three in Los Angeles and Orange counties, will close as the chain's parent company goes through bankruptcy. Instagram is making some changes aimed at helping users, especially teens, manage how much time they spend on the app. Two victims of Jennifer Shah’s nationwide telemarketing scheme are speaking out.
2023-01-2540 minThe Barry and Joe ShowAmazon driver falls 13 feet into septic tank, Spotify latest tech name to cut jobs, Elon Musk takes the standA routine delivery took a frightening turn for an Amazon driver after he fell 13 feet into a septic tank on the job. Spotify latest tech name to cut jobs, axes 6% of workforce There are questions surrounding a multi-billion dollar deal involving Tesla stock.
2023-01-2427 minThe Barry and Joe ShowMarc Kaczor @mookiespeaksWe're throwing out the news today because Mookie's here to rap with us about memories of the Sunset Strip, the beginnings of our radio beginnings in San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura, and his trip to Israel. Please welcome Marc Kaczor to the program!
2023-01-2137 minThe Barry and Joe ShowLA County captures 33 billion gallons of water, Large tree threatens houses in Sierra Madre, These are the ‘best’ California cities to liveLos Angeles County has captured more than 33 billion gallons of storm water from recent SoCal storms, enough to provide more than 800,000 people enough water for a whole year. A large pine tree that appeared to be partially uprooted was leaning heavily on power lines in the Sierra Madre area Monday and threatening some homes. With its year-round summer like weather, various beaches and iconic landmarks, California can be the ideal place to live — if you can afford it. An October report from Forbes ranked the “best” California cities people should live in during the new year based on key factors, such a...
2023-01-2029 minThe Barry and Joe ShowDebate continues over proposed gas stove ban, Two planes at JFK nearly crash, US will hit debt ceiling tomorrow!Los Angeles has already banned most gas appliances in new constructions but federal regulators are now debating whether gas stoves are making people sick. The FAA and NTSB are investigating how an American airlines flight apparently cut across the runway at JFK airport just as a Delta airlines flight was starting its take-off roll. Congress is on the verge of a political showdown after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned lawmakers that the U.S. is projected to reach its debt limit tomorrow.
2023-01-1937 minThe Barry and Joe ShowRental prices dropping, Colorado turns lottery revenue into parks, Universal Studios to bring horror experience to Las VegasThere are signs that rental home prices, which have been skyrocketing this past year, may now be easing. Nationally, the rate of increase is slowing, but in some areas, rental prices are actually dropping. Experts believe renters should take advantage of the softening rental market and negotiate breaks or discounts. The Colorado lottery allocates revenue generated from ticket sales for Powerball, Mega Millions and other games to fund parks, trails and recreation projects across the state. A new year-round horror experience is coming to Las Vegas as Universal Studios plans to become a part of the Area 15 expansion, bringing a...
2023-01-1829 minThe Barry and Joe ShowPączki Day Vodka Returns, Huge rare earth metals discovery in Arctic Sweden, Largest global bird flu outbreak ‘in history’Get ready, pączki and vodka-lovers – Pączki Day Vodka is back and expected to sell out faster than ever. This year's batch of the ultra-unique, limited-edition alcoholic spirit, made with fresh raspberry pączki from Hamtramck's New Palace Bakery, will go on sale soon. Europe's largest deposit of rare earths - which are used from mobile phones to missiles - has been found in Sweden. A highly contagious and lethal strain of bird flu has killed millions of wild and farmed birdlife in the past year. As global infections show little sign of slowing down, scientists, wildlife protectors and legis...
2023-01-1722 minThe Barry and Joe ShowPiya Malik, Sabrina Cunningham, Nya Gazelle Brown. Say She SheI'm at Highland Park's Lodge Room to chat with Say She She. The development of the band, writing and recording the new record Prism, upcoming tour plans. We discuss it all and they perform. Fun!
2023-01-1628 minThe Barry and Joe ShowFTC probes Pepsi, Coca-Cola over price discrimination, In-N-Out to open restaurants in Tennessee, A green comet will appear in the night skyBeverage giants Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo Inc are under preliminary investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over potential price discrimination in the soft drink market. Popular West Coast chain In-N-Out Burger is continuing to move east, announcing Tuesday that it plans to open restaurants in Tennessee by 2026. A recently discovered comet will soon make an appearance in the night sky for the first time in 50,000 years. Mint Mobile. Providing premium wireless service on the nation’s largest 5G network, but for way less than what big wireless companies charge. Here’s a resolution you’re gonna wanna keep: from n...
2023-01-1430 minThe Barry and Joe ShowFormer Twitter employees get severance, UN says ozone layer slowly healing, These U.S. cities are ‘lightning capitals’After months of uncertainty and feeling left in the dark, many former Twitter employees impacted by a mass layoff in early November began receiving their severance offers over the weekend. But some are frustrated by the offer and the conditions attached to it. The severance offer promises one month’s pay in exchange for agreeing to various terms, including a non-disparagement agreement and waiving the right to take any legal action against the company, according to Lisa Bloom, a lawyer representing dozens of former Twitter employees affected by the layoffs. Many were dissatisfied by the offer, according to public posts an...
2023-01-1322 minThe Barry and Joe ShowDisappointing end to UK space mission, Water Bills as High as $16,800, Fugitive cows capturedA historic space mission that took off from Cornwall has ended in bitter disappointment after a rocket carrying the first satellites launched from British soil failed to reach orbit and was lost. Homeowners in Calvert County, Maryland, are fighting water bills in the thousands of dollars that many thought were a mistake before they learned they actually owed the money. The last part of Quebec's runaway herd of Holsteins were captured and returned home Saturday, said the local union for agricultural producers, UPA Mauricie. The herd of more than 20 dairy cows had been on the run since July, when they...
2023-01-1229 minThe Barry and Joe ShowElon Musk breaks Guinness record, Celine Dion fans protest, US farmers win right to repairElon Musk has secured a world record for the largest loss of personal fortune in history, Guinness World Records claimed Friday. In a blog post, the global organization, which keeps track of a huge variety of records, cited Forbes’ estimate that Musk had lost around $182 billion since November 2021 but noted that other sources indicate the figure is closer to $200 billion. While the true figure is unclear, Musk’s losses appear to easily surpass those of the previous record-holder, Japanese tech investor Masayoshi Son, who lost $58.6 billion in 2000. Forbes reported that that Musk’s net worth dropped from a peak of $320 billio...
2023-01-1128 minThe Barry and Joe ShowYou need to make this much to be considered ‘middle class’ in SoCal, Hippo swallows 2-year-old, Beer prices riseWhat does it mean to be “middle class” anymore? The definition can be confusing — and it changes depending on where you live and how many people are in your household. In a study published in 2022, Pew Research Center defined “middle-income” adults as “adults in 2021 with an annual household income that was two-thirds to double the national median income in 2020, after incomes have been adjusted for household size.” Pew explains that a middle income equals an annual household income of $52,000 to $156,000 for a family of three, based on 2020 dollars. These numbers are obviously not adjusted for inflation since then. Adjusted for inflation, usi...
2023-01-1022 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSuper Nintendo World, You should mate with short people to save the planet, Great Salt Lake will disappearAn unexpected website crash at Universal Studios Hollywood put a damper on the theme park’s plans to welcome annual passholders to secure a reservation to visit the theme park’s new Super Nintendo World. Reservations were set to be opened to Universal’s annual passholders to book in advance of the new theme park’s official opening on Feb. 17. But while many theme park fans waited to secure their reservation, they found they were unable to get past into the virtual wait list. The park is holding a soft opening for the expansive new land themed after the eponymous video ga...
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The Barry and Joe ShowUS government approves use of world’s first vaccine for honeybees, Vegas circus show company buys tiny California desert town, Twitter easesThe world’s first vaccine for honeybees has been approved for use by the US government, raising hopes of a new weapon against diseases that routinely ravage colonies that are relied upon for food pollination. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted a conditional license for a vaccine created by Dalan Animal Health, a US biotech company, to help protect honeybees from American foulbrood disease. The vaccine, which will initially be available to commercial beekeepers, aims to curb foulbrood, a serious disease caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae that can weaken and kill hives. There is currently no cure fo...
2023-01-0630 minThe Barry and Joe ShowChris Showerman!He's an actor, screenwriter, fitness instructor and just about the nicest person on the planet, welcome Chris Showerman to the program! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Showerman
2023-01-0540 minThe Barry and Joe ShowTwitter employees bring their own toilet paper as Elon Musk cuts costs, Fans raise $1M for Bills’ Hamlin’s toy drive after injury, Desktop GBefore the start of 2023, Twitter CEO Elon Musk made several cuts and changes to the platform and staff since his takeover. Some of these changes are now allegedly causing a literal stink. Twitter’s remaining employees are having to bring their own toilet paper to the platform’s San Francisco headquarters, according to the New York Times. Along with firing janitors at Twitter’s New York City offices, according to the Times, Musk has attempted to cut costs across the company. Measures included not paying rent in San Francisco, which has led to Twitter being sued for not paying $136,260 in rent m...
2023-01-0427 minThe Barry and Joe ShowThe 134th Tournament of Roses was today! California’s latest climate solution could save water while creating renewable energy, and we've goHundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of Pasadena today as the 134th Rose Parade Presented by Honda ushers in the new year. A new pilot program could solve two climate-related issues in the Golden State. The California Department of Water Resources is funding a $20 million pilot program to install solar panels over water supply canals in the state. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a number of bills into law that will go into effect at the start of the new year. In 2023, changes are coming to laws governing traffic, official holidays, the workplace and more.
2023-01-0329 minThe Barry and Joe ShowMichelle ParisiToday we're throwing out the news because we have a special guest! Let's welcome to the show, Fitness instructor, radio goddess and overall good human, Michelle Parisi is back on the program!
2022-12-3121 minThe Barry and Joe ShowMatt Braaten!Today we're throwing out the news because we have a special guest! Let's welcome to the show, Actor, musician, and all around good guy, Matt Braaten is on the program! https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matt-braaten/651067997
2022-12-3043 minThe Barry and Joe ShowDOT to probe Southwest cancellations that stranded flyers, Evidence unearthed by podcasters frees 2 Georgia men imprisoned for 25 years, CalDOT to probe Southwest cancellations that stranded flyers, Two Georgia men who spent 25 years in prison were freed last week after their murder convictions were overturned when podcasters and their attorneys unearthed new evidence proving their innocence. If you have ever visited a ski town and contemplated not leaving, a new study from Realtor.com shows that fantasy could turn into a reality. They released a study detailing 14 lesser-known ski towns with affordable home prices. One of those affordable ski towns is in California: Mount Shasta, which is about 30 minutes away from the Mountain Shasta Ski Park in Northern California...
2022-12-2928 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSouthwest cancels 5,400 flights in a 'full-blown meltdown', Insect protein maker to build second US facility, California teen arrested in boA historic winter storm has tangled holiday travel and brought dangerous conditions to a big chunk of the United States, but no airline has struggled more to navigate the Christmas holiday rush than Southwest Airlines. Insect protein producer Ynsect plans to construct a large-scale farm project beginning in late 2023. The new facility will expand the company’s sustainable, carbon-negative production capabilities that convert Molitor and Buffalo mealworms into fertilizer for plants, oils for consumption by pets and livestock, and protein for humans. “Mealworm protein is the only one in the world available on the market that can combine not only perfo...
2022-12-2824 minThe Barry and Joe ShowFamed mountain lion P-22 will not be put on display at L.A. Natural History Museum, IRS delays rule change, Majority of the nation’s ‘happieP-22, the famous mountain lion who roamed the Hollywood Hills for more than a decade, have been transported to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. What happens next, however, is unclear.They are in dialogue with Native communities, including multiple Chumash and Tongva Tribes, to help navigate this unprecedented situation. Tribes are proposing P-22 be buried at Griffith Park, his home since 2012 after he crossed two major freeways from the western Santa Monica Mountains. Anyone getting paid for their goods and services through apps like Venmo, PayPal or CashApp, or platforms like Etsy and Airbnb, just got a...
2022-12-2728 minThe Barry and Joe ShowNASA Mars lander InSight falls silent after 4 years, Federal law enforcement warns of danger to electrical grid, Uber Eats released its yearIt could be the end of the red dusty line for NASA’s InSight lander, which has fallen silent after four years on Mars. InSight landed on Mars in 2018 and was the first spacecraft to document a marsquake. It detected more than 1,300 marsquakes with its French-built seismometer, including several caused by meteoroid strikes. The most recent marsquake sensed by InSight, earlier this year, left the ground shaking for at least six hours, according to NASA. While many people are taking time off for the holidays, suspected criminals have not pressed pause on targeting the electric grid. A new federal law en...
2022-12-2428 minThe Barry and Joe ShowKing Tide waves to hit Orange County beaches, Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, Santa Barbara’s most recommended restaurForecasters are calling for large King Tide surf to hit the Orange County coast this week. The larger than average waves are expected to arrive Wednesday with the largest tides reaching over 7 feet by Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service says the surf will be at its highest between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. The big surf is expected to impact several areas along the Orange County coast, including the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach and Sunset Beach. Crumbl Cookies, a Utah-based franchise of cookie bakeries, has violated child labor regulations in six states...
2022-12-2328 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSan Bernardino County to consider leaving California, 3 Southern California cities seeing the most growth in the nation, California’s most-sThe November elections saw Californians continue to embrace progressive leadership, but voters in one of the state’s most populous counties are so frustrated with this political direction that they voted to consider seceding and forming their own state. An advisory ballot proposal approved in San Bernardino County — home to 2.2 million people — directs local officials to study the possibility of secession. The razor-thin margin of victory is the latest sign of political unrest and economic distress in California. As housing and living costs remain unaffordable for many living in Los Angeles, new data shows plenty of residents are migrating to more af...
2022-12-2242 minThe Barry and Joe ShowAirlines are lobbying for a change to federal regulations that could put one pilot in the cockpit, 18-year-old college student elected mayorIn the airline business, there are two cost factors the airlines can never control: fuel and labor. And as technology improves — and pilot salaries increase — there's been a controversial move lately by the industry to try to amend what's known as part 121 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. That's the federal air regulation that requires air carriers to have two pilots in the cockpit at all times. The airlines have been quietly lobbying that the single-pilot approach would quickly solve the staffing problem caused by the pilot shortage and that technology has vastly improved to allow for safe operation of a sing...
2022-12-2140 minThe Barry and Joe ShowFollowing the Honey Flow with Wildlife Biologist Kevin BockWe throw out the news today because we have a wildlife expert on the program. Kevin Bock speaks on what mead is and how to brew it, the legacy of P-22, and a lot of honeybee misconceptions people have, and lots more. Kevin's Beekeeping and Mead Page https://www.instagram.com/beesandmead/ Kevin's Beekeeping Partnership https://www.instagram.com/apividabees/
2022-12-2050 minThe Barry and Joe ShowThe top trending Google searches of 2022 in Los Angeles, Elon Musk taking legal action over Twitter account that tracks his private jet, NewWeb searches for gas, cats, and remote work opportunities top Google’s Year in Search recap list for Los Angeles. The search engine company compiled data from the L.A. region to give residents a glimpse into the most searched-for web inquiries on the website. With high gas prices throughout the year, L.A. residents searched for “gas prices near me” twice as much compared to last year. The Google search topped this year’s top 10 trending “near me” searches for the L.A. region this year as well. Elon Musk says he is taking legal action against the holder of a Twitter...
2022-12-1746 minThe Barry and Joe ShowThe man of a thousand voices, Eric Harthen !We're throwing out the news because we have a special guest, he's the man of a thousand voices, please welcome Eric Harthen!
2022-12-1634 minThe Barry and Joe ShowBeloved Disneyland ride closing for refurbishment, McDonald’s offering popular menu item for just 50-cents, Hundreds of items to be auctioneDisneyland guests won’t be able to venture into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye for quite some time. The beloved Indiana Jones ride will be closed beginning on Jan. 9 for an extended refurbishment, according to the Disneyland website. The resort hasn’t provided a specific reopening date for the ride but announced that it will reopen in spring 2023. McDonald’s is spreading some cheer with daily app deals this holiday season, including $0.50 double cheeseburgers. It’s part of the fast food chain’s “SZN of Sharing” promotion. The deals are only available for customers who order through the McDonald’s app.The $0.50...
2022-12-1534 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSan Pablo to Crack Down on Front Yard Parking, Dungeness crab season delayed — again, Downtown San Diego residents: rat population is 'exploIn San Pablo, residents could face fines for violating a city ordinance, prohibiting cars, boats, trailers, or motorcycles from parking on front or side yards or in areas impacting the public’s right of way. For the third time this year, commercial fishing season for dungeness crab has been delayed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, this time through at least the end of the year. The decision to delay the beginning of commercial dungeness crab season was spurred due to the risk and dangers of humpback whales becoming entangled in fishing lines. Downtown San Diego residents said the...
2022-12-1428 minThe Barry and Joe ShowElon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff, Philadelphia Dairy-Free Cream Cheese is Spreading Across the U.S., Amazon users can say ‘AleElon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff. Work from home? Nope. Live at work? Oh yes! Earlier this year, Philadelphia brand ironically launched their first plant-based cream cheese alternative in the U.K. Well, I’m happy to say that Philadelphia dairy-free cream cheese has come home, and is now available in the U.S. However, it’s quite different from the version across the pond. The packaging looks similar, but the shmear on the inside has a recipe all its own. During the holidays, delivery drivers work as hard as Santa’s elves to get packages distributed on time...
2022-12-1317 minThe Barry and Joe ShowFacebook owner Meta to remove news from its platform if Congress passes media bill, TGI Friday's 'mozzarella sticks' contain no mozzarella,Facebook owner Meta to remove news from its platform if Congress passes media bill. Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc threatened to remove news from its platform if the U.S. Congress passes a proposal aimed at making it easier for news organizations to negotiate collectively with companies like Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook. Lawmakers are considering adding the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act to a must-pass annual defense bill as way to help the struggling local news industry TGI Friday's 'mozzarella sticks' contain no mozzarella, lawsuit against manufacturer claims. A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that a potential nationwide cl...
2022-12-1023 minThe Barry and Joe ShowTwitter janitors go on strike, Hertz settles lawsuits over hundreds of alleged false arrests, New Super 8® Candle Collection Smells Like anThe janitors who clean the offices of Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco, walked off the job early Monday morning. Hertz will pay $168 million to settle 364 claims related to the company falsely reporting rental cars as stolen. These cases sometimes resulted in people being arrested and even imprisoned. Road trips come and go, but lovers of the open road can rejoice this holiday season. Super 8 by Wyndham, one of the world's largest economy hotel brands and trusted roadside companion, is launching a limited-edition candle collection, Scents of the Open Road, featuring eight scented candles that smell — collectively — like a road trip. Today...
2022-12-0925 minThe Barry and Joe ShowHLN Gutted by CNN Layoffs, People leaving Los Angeles are now flocking to these two cities, Hellmann’s Wants You to Put Mayo in Your EggnogHLN Gutted by CNN Layoffs. CNN is breaking news — but not in the way it usually does. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet it cutting into many of its operations in a bid to save money, which will result in a smaller employee base and less original programming, the result of broader cost controls that have continued at the parent company since it merged Discovery Communications with WarnerMedia. Some of the moves include ending one of the nation’s longest-running morning programs and paring back on the number of non-staff contributors utilized on air. As a record amount of Los Angeles resi...
2022-12-0822 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSouth Dakota governor bans TikTok, California’s state quarter could be worth $11, San Francisco debates letting police deploy robots that kiSouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is taking a stand against the popular social media app TikTok. The governor signed an executive order last week that bans the use of the app for state government agencies, employees and contractors on state devices. That means those using state-owned or licensed devices cannot download the TikTok app or visit the website. Your state quarter could be worth a lot more than just 25 cents. The U.S. Mint State Quarters were created from 1999 to 2008, with coins for five states released each year. Those coins have one of three markings — “D,” “P” or “S” — which signifies where...
2022-12-0717 minThe Barry and Joe ShowDudley from Dudley's Records today! Elon Musk has lost half of the top 100 advertisers on Twitter, Biden's White House Denounces Trump's DinElon Musk has lost half of the top 100 advertisers on Twitter in less than a month after the billionaire took office, the study revealed. According to Media Matters in America, 50 of the top 100 advertisers have spent nearly $2 billion on the platform since 2020, and more than $750 million on advertising in 2022 alone. The Biden administration slammed Donald Trump days after the former president had a dinner at his members-only Mar-a-Lago club with Kanye West and white supremacist Nick Fuentes, two controversial figures who have made a number of anti-semitic statements in recent weeks and months.Two organizations that work to combat homelessness...
2022-12-0640 minThe Barry and Joe ShowThanksgiving brings mixed box office for Disney, Taylor Swift ticket trouble prompts Senate hearing, Disneyland issued a riddle back in 2007Thanksgiving often serves up a feast of new family movies at the box office, but the Walt Disney Co.’s animated offering “ Strange World ” fizzled with audiences out of the gates. The production, which carried a reported $180 million budget, grossed just $18.6 million in ticket sales in its first five days and $11.9 million over the weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. Taylor Swift ticket trouble prompts Senate hearing. ticketmaster can’t seem to shake off the bad blood it’s spurned between Taylor Swift fans following the fiasco over the singer’s Eras tour. Now, the case is getting a...
2022-12-0322 minThe Barry and Joe ShowJulie Slater is back! DoorDash lays off 1,250 employees, The best California town to visit for Christmas, A Florida woman is suing Kraft forDelivery service DoorDash is laying off 1,250 corporate workers as part of a continued cost-cutting effort, driven by tapering growth and overhiring. As the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers are polished off and the calendar flips over to December, the Christmas season is about to be in full swing. If you’re looking for a winter getaway (minus the snow) and hoping to stay in a quaint town out of a Hallmark made-for-TV movie, you won’t have to drive too far. Tripstodiscover.com, a website that provides trip planning suggestions and resources, released a list of the 21 best small towns to v...
2022-12-0218 minThe Barry and Joe ShowThe Supreme Court will hear a dispute over a dog toy, evidence of cooking 780,000 years ago rewrites human history, and a village in FrenchThe Supreme Court will hear a dispute over a dog toy that got whiskey maker Jack Daniel's barking mad. The company that makes Jack Daniel's had filed a lawsuit over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey's signature bottle, and had asked the justices to hear its case against the manufacturer of the plastic Bad Spaniels toy. A number of major companies from the makers of Campbell Soup to outdoor brand Patagonia and jeans maker Levi Strauss have urged the justices to take what they say is an important case for trademark law. Evidence of cooking 780,000 years ago rewrites h...
2022-12-0118 minThe Barry and Joe ShowA German Man finds $4.8 million check for Haribo, calls them cheap, NOAA winter outlook released: What it means, FDA clears lab-grown meat fMan finds $4.8 million check for Haribo, calls them cheap for rewarding him with candy. A German man was returning from visiting his mother when he found a piece of paper on the ground at a Frankfurt rail station. Upon reading it, he discovered that it wasn’t any old piece of litter, but a check for Haribo. When contacted Haribo about his discovery. A lawyer asked him if he could destroy the check and send photographic proof, which he reportedly did. A few days later, he received a box containing Haribo treats. Most Californians don’t expect to see anything like...
2022-11-3017 minThe Barry and Joe ShowOC Teachers Union Rep Mr. Tim is our guest. Bob Iger named Disney CEO again, America faces a possible rail strike, and it's Cyber Monday, avBob Iger, one of the most successful CEOs in the history of The Walt Disney Company, is returning to once again run the media empire. It’s a shocking development at Hollywood’s biggest company. Bob Chapek, who replaced Iger in 2020 as CEO, is stepping down immediately. America faces a possible rail strike in two weeks after largest union rejects labor deal, Whether you're getting a head start on your December shopping or you're just looking to snag that holiday dress at a discounted price, Cyber Monday deals will let you deck out your closet, your beauty cabinet, and your home...
2022-11-2927 minThe Barry and Joe ShowKris K. Joins us! California Airport named "Best in the US", Whole Foods temporarily drops gourmet grocery item, cites environmental concernMany Americans are set to fly this week. As travelers will be going from airport to airport, most will say some airports are better than others. But which airport is the best? Whole Foods has put a temporary stop to purchasing lobster from Maine, following the Marine Stewardship Council’s decision to suspend its sustainability certification for the Gulf of Maine fishery. With Thanksgiving in the rearview, Christmas is now roughly a month away. That means in just a few short weeks, Santa Claus is coming to town. Can’t wait to see where Santa and his reindeer are on Chris...
2022-11-2619 minThe Barry and Joe ShowGoogle reveals which Thanksgiving recipes are popular in your state, IRS says your tax refund may be smaller this year Why plumbers call tomIt turns out – according to Google’s data – not everyone is planning to make the same types of recipes. The company identified regional specialties, and created a map with the most uniquely searched type of stuffing (or dressing, if that’s what you call it) in each state. While Texans are searching for cornbread dressing, New Yorkers are looking for sausage stuffing recipes, and people in Washington state are looking for stuffing with apples. Meanwhile, Oklahoma residents are looking for “red Jello stuffing.” IRS says your tax refund may be smaller this year. The IRS acknowledged that there were still 3.7 million unpr...
2022-11-2522 minThe Barry and Joe ShowTom Brady, Other Celebrities Named In Crypto Lawsuit Claiming ‘Fraudulent Scheme’, Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores, AlasTom Brady, Other Celebrities Named In Crypto Lawsuit Claiming ‘Fraudulent Scheme’, Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores, Alaska of all places has become the go to destination for new small farms. but that rise is sowing controversy. Show sponsored by Dudleys Records Vintage Vinyl. More than just a vast array of records, they also have tons of CDs Cassettes, Band shirts and merch. Shop online, visit them in Torrance California at 3914 Sepulveda. https://www.instagram.com/dudleysrecords/
2022-11-2427 minThe Barry and Joe ShowThe Day of 8 Billion has happened, Hold off on making big-ticket purchases ahead of holidays, Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up priceThe United Nations released a report in mid-July that predicted November 15 would be the “Day of Eight Billion,” marking a “milestone in human development.” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urges Americans to wait on making big-ticket purchases ahead of the holiday shopping season amid growing concerns of a possible economic recession. An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread through chicken and turkey flocks in 46 states since it was first detected in Indiana. Show sponsored by Dudleys Records Vintage Vinyl. More than just a vast array of records, they also have tons of CDs Cassettes, Band shirts and merch. Shop online, v...
2022-11-2327 minThe Barry and Joe ShowJesse from Dudley's Records Vintage Vinyl in Torrance CaliforniaTicketmaster crashes as millions of Taylor Swift fans try to buy tickets to her world tour. A mother and daughter found themselves next in line in the virtual queue until they were suddenly behind 2,000 other people. Adding to the chaos, some tickets were reselling for $45,000. Scissor Sisters sign catalogue deal in bid to bring their classics to 'new audiences'. The 'Take Your Mama' group - comprising Jake Shears, Babydaddy, Ana Matronic and Del Marquis - have inked a catalogue deal for their entire collection with the arm of Warner Music Group. Babydaddy - whose real name is Scott Hoffman - s...
2022-11-2226 minThe Barry and Joe ShowDisneyland announces new theming for Tarzan’s treehouse, Wendy’s iconic Frosty gets a twist for the holidays, Airbnb cleaning chores changesDisneyland announces new theming for Tarzan’s treehouse. Disneyland’s Tarzan’s treehouse will be re-themed to pay homage to its original theming, The Swiss Family Robinson treehouse, the park announced on last week. Wendy’s iconic Frosty gets a twist for the holidays. The iconic Wendy’s Frosty is getting a holiday makeover: for the first time ever, the chain is offering a Peppermint Frosty. Airbnb no longer requires guests to do certain cleaning chores, aims to make rental prices clearer. Airbnb guests won’t have to do strenuous cleaning chores during checkout as the company aims to revamp its pricing...
2022-11-1923 minThe Barry and Joe ShowGlenn A. Gordon is our guest, Paul Allen’s collection fetches $1.5bn, Elon Musk scraps Twitter’s work from home policy, Adidas will continueGlenn A. Gordon is our guest this time, find him at gordoncreativegroup.com The Biggest art sale in history as (the late) Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s collection fetches $1.5bn. Works by Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh and Gustav Klimt each sell for more than $100m. Elon Musk scraps Twitter’s work from home policy. New owner emails staff to say he will personally vet any circumstances that require remote working, and Adidas will continue to sell Kanye West's shoe designs without the Yeezy name. Adidas ended its sneaker partnership with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, last m...
2022-11-1833 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSam Shinazzi tonight! Florida traveler stuffed gun into a raw chicken and tried to bring it on the plane, Facebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jSam Shinazzi is our guest tonight! Find Sam's music at https://samshinazzi.com Florida traveler stuffed gun into a raw chicken and tried to bring it on the plane, TSA says. Facebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce. Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees last week. The mobile app Ibotta is giving away a free Thanksgiving dinner to users. This is the third year that the rebate app has done a Thanksgiving dinner promotion, which g...
2022-11-1737 minThe Barry and Joe ShowGlen Phillips from Toad The Wet SprocketGlen Phillips joins us so we throw out the news and talk about science, social media, culture and philosophy and of course music. Glen Phillips has a new record out, In the six years since his last solo album Swallowed by the New (2016), Phillips has navigated grief in his post-divorce outing to finding love again reflected on "There Is So Much Here". This new collection of songs documents a shift of perspective from dealing with loss to an appreciation of life. Glen is currently on tour in support of There Is So Much Here through the end of the year...
2022-11-1657 minThe Barry and Joe ShowHal Abrams from Animal Radio today! A Popular rooster is missing or stolen, Dolly Parton has been awarded $100 million from Jeff Bezos, andA popular rooster is missing from an N.J. animal sanctuary and may have been stolen, farm says. A popular rooster that attracts visitors from all over to a South Jersey animal sanctuary has been missing since Tuesday and his farm is offering a reward for his safe return. Dolly Parton has been awarded $100 million from Jeff Bezos to give to charities of her choice. Bezos selected Parton as the 2022 recipient of his Courage and Charities Award, as an individual who “leads with her heart.” Get paid $2,500 to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days. Show sponsored by The Tiffany Granath Podcast! Advi...
2022-11-1550 minThe Barry and Joe ShowTyson CFO arrested, 55 students may have to retake their SATs after they were lost from a UPS truck, 40 Chickens in 40 Days: How a PhiladelpTyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John R. Tyson was arrested early Sunday morning after becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in the wrong home. Tyson is the second prominent C-suite food executive to be arrested in Washington County over the last two months. Beyond Meat Chief Operating Officer Doug Ramsey — a former Tyson executive himself — was arrested in September for allegedly biting a man’s nose. Beyond Meat suspended and then fired Ramsey. 55 students may have to retake their SATs after they were lost from a UPS truck. The El Paso Independent School District said that the loss affected students who took t...
2022-11-1215 minThe Barry and Joe ShowPrivate Investigator Ami Nassim tonight! Kasey Funderburg apologized for "offensive language", Amber Heard deletes her Twitter, CBS, MoonvesAmi Nassim is with us today! Kasey Funderburg, who resigned as University of Tennessee sports reporter and Vol Network sideline reporter, apologized for "offensive language" she used online when she was in high school. She called them "unacceptable" and "ignorant" in a statement. Amber Heard deletes her Twitter account after ex Elon Musk takes over. After Elon Musk acquired Twitter and took charge as CEO after finalizing a $44 billion takeover, many Hollywood celebrities along with Amber Heard deleted her Twitter account. Recently, she lost her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. After which, she was supposed to pay $10.35 million to J...
2022-11-1127 minThe Barry and Joe ShowDamon Dukakis from UCLA Sports & The Rose Bowl tonight! The price of water skyrockets in California, Michigan State suspends four players, DOur guest today is the general sales manager for UCLA Sports and the Rose Bowl, Damon Dukakis. Miles of brittle, uprooted almond trees lay dead on their sides on parched farmland in Coalinga, California, as an intensifying drought, new restrictions and skyrocketing water prices are forcing farmers to sacrifice their crops. With the city on track to run out of water by mid- to late November, officials turned to the increasingly expensive open market to make up the difference. They finalized a purchase from a California public irrigation district last week. The city’s price tag for life’s most basi...
2022-11-1031 minThe Barry and Joe ShowCNBC has canceled “The News with Shepard Smith,” Twitter sued for mass layoffs, King Tut’s tomb still has secrets to reveal 100 years afterCNBC cancels ‘The News with Shepard Smith’ to refocus on business news. CNBC will replace Smith’s primetime show with markets coverage until a new live show focusing on business news launches in 2023. Twitter was sued over Elon Musk's plan to lay off about half of its workforce on Friday, citing a class-action lawsuit filed in a San Francisco federal court. King Tut’s tomb still has secrets to reveal 100 years after its discovery. Show Sponsored By Funkhouser Farms. Pure, Raw, Premium Honey, harvested from local Ventura County California honeybees, Now available! With TWO delicious flavors: Lemon Honey and Avocado Honey. U...
2022-11-0921 minThe Barry and Joe ShowElection Day in the USA! W're breaking down our top 3 notable campaignsIn the final days and weeks of Arizona’s midterm elections, the major Republican and Democratic hopefuls have embarked on strikingly different approaches. Whereas Republicans are running as a unified slate, branding themselves as a single ticket, Democrats are running more of an every-candidate-for-themselves playbook. In Arizona, Kari Lake Leads United GOP Slate, While Democrats Go It Alone. After a stroke and an uneven debate against his rival, Mehmet Oz, John Fetterman is leaning into his health challenges, to cheering crowds, as he campaigns for Senate in Pennsylvania. House race is a toss-up in California's redrawn 47th district. If Republicans wa...
2022-11-0828 minThe Barry and Joe ShowTGIF Tiffany Granath is here!Twitter CEO and finance chief have left the company’s San Francisco headquarters and will not be returning, sources said. Vijaya Gadde, the head of legal policy, trust and safety, was also fired. Musk had until last Friday to complete his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter or face a court battle with the company. The billionaire tweeted “the bird is freed” in an apparent reference to the takeover being completed. A baby was born at Karol G concert in Fresno. The baby is incredibly healthy and beautiful! Her mommy is too… and I’m speechless! Happy, blessed, and grateful for these incredible...
2022-11-0533 min
Tiffany GranathTiffany on The Barry Funkhouser Show!Twitter CEO and finance chief have left the company’s San Francisco headquarters and will not be returning, sources said. Vijaya Gadde, the head of legal policy, trust and safety, was also fired. Musk had until last Friday to complete his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter or face a court battle with the company. The billionaire tweeted “the bird is freed” in an apparent reference to the takeover being completed. A baby was born at Karol G concert in Fresno. The baby is incredibly healthy and beautiful! Her mommy is too… and I’m speechless! Happy, blessed, and grateful for these incredible...
2022-11-0433 minThe Barry and Joe ShowChase Shumway is our guest tonight! Las Vegas has a pipeline of big demolitions in the works, Meta's value has plunged by $700 billion, andLas Vegas, with history of casino implosions, has big demolitions coming. It’s too early to say whether the buildings will be torn down Vegas-style — setting off fireworks as onlookers cheer an implosion. But collectively, the current and planned teardowns are a reminder that property owners have often had no qualms about toppling old real estate to build something new in Southern Nevada, an ever-competitive, always-expanding market. Meta shares tumbled 24% on Thursday to its lowest level in nearly four years following an earnings report that one Wall Street analyst described as a "train wreck." Ontario has legislation that now makes it m...
2022-11-0436 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSan Franciscans flushed with anger over $1.7m public toilet, Burgess Yachts accused of financing the war in Ukraine by helping sanctioned RuSan Franciscans flushed with anger over $1.7m public toilet. The current plan is projected to cost $1.7 million, including $300,000 for architecture and engineering fees and $150,000 for construction management fees. Only $750,000 of the $1.7 million is for actual construction costs. Even if approved, the toilet may not be completed until 2025 due to the long planning process. San Francisco is also in the throes of a trash can conundrum as it seeks to put new bins on the streets, with prototypes costing as much as $20,900. Burgess Yachts accused of financing the war in Ukraine by helping sanctioned Russian magnates hide their super yachts. Russian...
2022-11-0321 minThe Barry and Joe ShowMatthew Perry has a new book out today, and draws criticism after comments he made about Keanu Reeves, 3 Florida men arrested in multimillioActor Matthew Perry draws criticism after comments he made about Keanu Reeves in his forthcoming book are made public. “Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us? River was a better actor than me; I was funnier. But I certainly held my own in our scenes—no small feat, when I look back decades later.” 3 Florida men arrested in multimillion-dollar theft ring of stolen meat across Midwest, authorities say. There have been approximately 45 thefts that have occurred since June 2021. Psychedelics are being studied to treat depression, addiction, and mor...
2022-11-0236 minThe Barry and Joe ShowPortland has the worst air quality in the world, a swarm of bees were released on cops, Weed is coming to some gas stations next yearSeattle, Portland have worst air quality in the world due to relentless wildfire smoke. The site IQAir ranked Seattle and Portland as the two worst cities in the world for air quality on Wednesday and Thursday – worse than areas in China and southeastern Asia that usually top the list. Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada rated among the 10 worst cities. A woman is facing multiple assault charges after allegedly unleashing a swarm of bees on police while they were attempting to serve an eviction notice. “Oh, you’re allergic? Good.” “Chaos ensued and several sheriff’s department employees were stung, including three who ar...
2022-11-0129 minThe Barry and Joe ShowSomething special tonight, "Skeetopia"Skeetopia is with me tonight for a special sneak preview show. Skeetopia launches Tuesday night, right after my show at 7:30pm Pacific. Today's show sponsored by NeonMob.com Collect and trade incredible digital art from indie creators FREE with NeonMob. Download on iOS or Android or sign up at neonmob.com. Happy collecting! https://www.neonmob.com/r/a0zAF Subscribe to The Funkhouser Weekly--- https://mailchi.mp/eb4730534cda/funkhouser
2022-10-3114 minThe Barry and Joe ShowThe Grand Old EvilsThe Grand Old Evils are worn & torn and broken in, God only knows where they've been. From Alice Cooper to Iggy Pop, A monstrous sound that never stops. They're older than dirt, and loud as a crow, and tonight they're on The Barry Funkhouser Show! Please welcome former guitar player for 90's Alt. MTV Buzz Bin band "dig," famous for their hit "Believe". The Grand Old Evils frontrunner, JON MORRIS. Today's show sponsored by NeonMob.com Collect and trade incredible digital art from indie creators FREE with NeonMob. Download on iOS or Android or sign up at neonmob.com...
2022-10-2932 minThe Barry and Joe ShowMichelle Parisi with us tonight! WARNER BROS.' plans for TV writers' workshop, NETFLIX to start charging for 'extra users', MCDONALD'S adultWarner Bros. Discovery (WBD) abruptly axed, then reinstated, its longstanding TV writers' training program. WBD said the plan "all along'' was to shift the workshop and its sister program for directors to the DEI division, but insiders said the timing and tone of WBD's announcements point to a rushed reversal driven by backlash. Sneaked away in Netflix's quarterly earnings report on Tuesday came new information about what it calls 'a thoughtful approach to monetize account sharing'. The scheme has been trialled in Latin America and will be rolled out globally in early 2023. In short, they intend to charge account holders...
2022-10-2822 minThe Barry and Joe ShowJulie Slater is our guest tonight! Steal a Base, Steal a Taco! Are YOU a mosquito magnet The THUMBS UP EMOJI is "thumbs down" to the young pThe only thing better than your favorite team stealing a base during the World Series is getting rewarded for it. Taco Bell announced that the highly-anticipated “steal a base, steal a taco” promotion is making a return for the 11th year during the 2022 World Series. As always, Taco Bell will give fans a free Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco if any MLB player manages to steal a base. However, this year Taco Bell is changing things up to make the promotion a home run. A new study finds that some people really are “mosquito magnets” and it probably has to do with...
2022-10-2723 minThe Barry and Joe ShowHOLIDAY WEEKENDS are on the rise, HALLOWEEN BUCKET returns, and people are freaking out, also NEWS FROM KNOTTSUnited Airlines reported better-than-expected quarterly profit of $942 million. But that’s not what’s interesting here. What’s interesting is that the carrier is attributing at least part of its financial success to the growing trend of remote work. “Hybrid work allows every weekend to be a holiday weekend,” United CEO Scott Kirby said. McDonald’s Halloween Happy Meal pumpkin pals made their return on Today! The item will be available at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide until Oct. 31. The iconic “K” sign from Knott’s Berry Farm has a new home. The Museum of Neon Art, located in Glendale, acquired the 46-year-old sign...
2022-10-2620 minThe Barry and Joe ShowCARTOON NETWORK fires a bunch of people KANYE buys Parler and CRUMBL COOKIES is suing a bunch of other cookie companiesWarner Bros. Television Group announced last week it’s cutting 26% of personnel — a total of 125 positions, across scripted, unscripted and animation. The news is the latest in what has been an overhaul for Warner Bros Discovery, which has been forced to make cuts in order to save at least $3 billion after the merger overseen by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav in April. Rapper Ye, also known by his given name Kanye West, is buying politically right-leaning social network Parler. Parlement Technologies, Parler's parent company, said in a news release that Ye "has become the richest Black man in history thro...
2022-10-2519 minThe Barry and Joe ShowJoe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton. alt-JI'm here with two very talented blokes! Newman and Unger-Hamilton tell us some of the differences between British and American audiences and lifestyles, plus they also share details about the outfits they both strive to rock. They also reminisce back on the moment when they realized that alt-J had reached the point where it could support them financially & be the focus of their career. If you've wondered about the story of how the group got their name, well, Newman and Unger-Hamilton go into detail, tracing their steps back to how they came to call themselves alt-J. Including live acoustic performances o...
2022-10-2229 minThe Barry and Joe ShowElijah Hewson, Robert Keating, Josh Jenkinson. InhalerThe group is with me talking about the origins of how the band met and formed nearly 10-years ago. As a band growing up in Dublin, Ireland, they were exposed to American culture through media and entertainment; now that they can travel all around the states playing music, they say they love the experience. And their "oh my gosh" moment is described more as moments (plural). They say, "we have a lot of them... every time you come here, even walking down a suburban street, is liking being in a movie… L.A. really blows our mind." Including live semi-acoustic pe...
2022-10-2121 minThe Barry and Joe ShowMatt Lowell, Lo MoonMatt Lowell is with me tonight from the Los Angeles-based indie rock band Lo Moon. Including live performances of "Carried Away," "Expectations," and "Dream Never Dies" from the recent album 'A Modern Life.'
2022-10-2022 minThe Barry and Joe ShowDrew Hannah, WildsideWildside was a metal band formed in 1988, at the pinnacle of the Hollywood Hair Metal craze, by guitarist Benny Rhynedance and singer Drew Hannah. Both were 1986 Hollywood Hair Metal transplants from the pre-grunge Seattle music scene, which was then dead as a doornail. With legendary Led Zeppelin record producer Andy Johns at the helm, Wildside recorded their debut CD in secret at Eddie Van Halen's personal home studio, and also at the renowned A&M studios in Hollywood throughout 1991. Master metal mix-meisters Steve Thompson and Michael Barbierio mixed the CD to near perfection. They had mixed and produced many big...
2022-10-1959 minThe Barry and Joe ShowNeal FrancisNeal Francis is currently touring worldwide, promoting his most recent album, 'In Plain Sight.' I had a chance to catch up with him to discuss how he found his passion for music at a young age, what his first performances were like, and what role his 70s aesthetic plays in his life. When it comes to writing music and playing shows, Neal tells me, "I try to work on being less aware of myself, and I sort of just let it go." Neal Francis includes performs "Can't Stop The Rain," "Problems," and "Alameda Apartments." Before playing the songs, Neal Fra...
2022-10-1820 min
CUZ I HAVE TO...when living your dream is the only option - with JULIE SLATER and JASON FRIDAY.089 - BARRY FUNKHOUSER - FROM RADIO/PRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPERHosts Julie Slater & Jason Friday chat with Bee Keeper Barry Funkhouser. Barry is a radio producer turned backyard farm person (Funkhouser Farms). After spending many years making radio commercials, he turned to his surroundings in an attempt to learn the art of beekeeping. Hear what all the buzz is all about (we couldn't resist)...we talk bees...the adult film world (hey now)...radio...production....and so much more.
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2022-07-0542 min
The Barry and Joe ShowJon Scott, Author of the book "Tom Petty And Me"Jon Scott joins me to talk about how he knew Tom Petty, Jon says "My 40-year relationship with Tom Petty was filled with serendipitous events and stories. Many of them are in this book. I hope you enjoy them." You can get the book for yourself, it's a great read - tompettyandme.com
2022-01-3042 min
The Internet ShowEpisode 1: With Barry FunkhouserIn our first episode we talk with long time local radio guy and podcaster Barry Funkhouser. Barry talks about his latest radio show and shares a lot of funny personal stories from dating during the pandemic to crazy things that happened while working with his podcast clients.
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