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#TrueCrimeTuesday twist on Netflix’s True Haunting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about renters having the upper hand, holiday budgeting, and new cars for $50k.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Andy Reismeyer Show, KTLA’s Frank Buckley joins Andy to celebrate the Dodgers’ big win, debate why men think they can land planes, and react to Shohei Ohtani finally speaking English. They also dive into the wild story of a Mississippi woman who killed an escaped monkey carrying multiple diseases, and close things out by honoring the few Sizzler restaurants still standing—R.I.P. PonderosaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy hits the phone lines to ask listeners: “What’s something you think you can do—but have never actually tried?” From wannabe AM radio hosts to self-proclaimed plane landers and crane operators, the answers don’t disappoint. Plus, Andy breaks down Porsche’s new ‘Tunnel Mode’ feature and why it’s the most delightfully unnecessary tech flex yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy breaks down the Dodgers Parade and hilariously investigates why men can’t resist taking their shirts off to celebrate a big win. He then dives into the troubling story of sober Georgia drivers charged with DUIs, sharing his own experience of being mistakenly hit with a DUI when he first moved to Los Angeles, and questioning the accuracy of roadside tests. Andy also tunes in to John Kobylt’s interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson for a dose of media insight, before wrapping up with a bizarre “oil-in-the-engine” car scam out of Placer County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Taite is an Encino native who overcame homelessness and addiction. He is now one of the nation's leading recovery experts. His new book is "Experiencing Transcendence: The Freedom of Recovering from Addiction and Trauma" which introduces a concept called Transcendence, a sixth and final stage of recovery that moves beyond simply managing a condition to a state of complete healing and freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is covering the Dodger World Series, support for prop 50 in SoCal, and law makers, law breakers, and the times their ought to be a law and daylight savings time preference on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is getting political with SNAP benefits and Prop 50. We are also getting into turkey, tabs, and the flu and healthy ignorance. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's No Business Like Show business! Chris is covering Netflix, Diddy, and Prince Andrew. PLUS Gen Z has work tips and Dr. Wendy has advice. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Thanksgiving we have the perfect plans for you! Dear Johns Bar and Dear Jane's is offering a $125 3 course meals and you can make your reservations today! Take a listen to what you can expect this turkey season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wing Lam is joining Neil for our second annual Thanksgrilling at Wild Fork. November 8th, from 2 to 5 PM at the Wild Fork location in Laguna Niguel on the corner of La Paz and Aliso Creek Road Neil Saavedra will broadcast live. Come and sample mouth-watering Holiday samples, and crowd-pleasing appetizers. Learn how to grill your entire Thanksgiving feast from the Wild Fork Chefs, Not to mention, chicken, seafood options and a variety of sides to make every holiday meal or everyday meal. Plus, we’re giving away prizes every half hour for the holidays And Wild Fork hourly Giveaways! You must be present to win. Take a listen to what Wing Lam has planned for this wonderfully sizzling event!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spooky season is over and turkey season is upon us. Almost equally important as the turkey is the gravy! Take a listen to these gravy making tips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Hobbs kicks off her Halloween special with a live update from Game 6 of the World Series — the Dodgers up 3-1 👀 — before breaking down the day’s biggest headlines, from a court-ordered SNAP payout during the shutdown to RFK Jr.’s latest comments on Tylenol and autism. Then, Tiffany asks the question haunting Halloween 2025: has it become a holiday for the rich? Between luxury “pumpkinscapers,” sky-high candy prices, and ramen replacing Reese’s, she wonders whether spooky season has officially sold out 💰🍫🎃See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Hobbs kicks off Hour 2 celebrating The Dodgers’ nail-biting win, it’s official, we’re heading to Game 7! Then, Tiffany dives into the spooky world of escape rooms: their rise, their thrill, and even one horrifying tragedy that went too far. In The Viral Load, Tiffany exposes a new Hermosa Beach police scam making the rounds, before wrapping with a Halloween treat: Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, finally gets his Hollywood star! 🏆🔥See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Hobbs keeps the Halloween vibes alive in Hour 3, diving into haunted attractions with chilling backstories 👻, the 10 Best Horror Movie Remakes of All Time, and a surprising study that says horror films can actually help you burn calories! 🧟‍♀️💪 KFI’s own Mark Rahner joins to share his top spooky picks before Tiffany wraps with sweet nostalgia on trick-or-treating and a heartwarming note about 700 rescue animals looking for new homes at an upcoming event at The Rose Bowl 🐶🎃❤️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about less food in restaurants but not for why you might think, Wicked Cake, and Costco Zombie Apocalypse $3,000 food supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dream team Michael Monks and Tiffany Hobbs join forces for tonight’s show! Last night’s Dodgers’ game was a bust, with the Blue Jays up three games to two. SNAP benefits are running out this weekend due to government shutdowns. The Prop 50 election is coming up next Tuesday. It looks like it’s going to pass with ease. LA County has opened an additional 140 vote centers. Research monkeys from Tulane University escaped from the wreckage of a crash in Mississippi. Rumors they were infected with contagious diseases have been disputed, but most were still shot and killed by law enforcement. A grandfather was boiled alive in a hotel shower in San Jose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight is Devil’s Night, and Halloween decorations may be getting too scary for the young’uns. Michael doesn’t like Halloween but he love, love, loves Thanksgiving! The most popular costume this year is Rumi from K Pop Demon Hunters! Today’s edibles purchased from cannabis dispensaries look exactly like the candy you buy in stores, so pay attention when trick or treating! There are plenty of Halloween happenings going on for the spooky season in Southern California, Tiffany gives us the lengthy lowdown. For more on what’s going on, head to ABC7. Update on Hurricane Melissa, which has left a path of destruction and 44 people dead so far in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Cyprus Park, someone got stuck in a storm drain and had to be freed, forcing law enforcement to shut down part of the southbound 110 freeway. he Louvre in Paris was recently the target of a $102 million crown jewel heist, and now police have made three arrests, with the suspects charged with gang-related robbery. More than 1,000 items were stolen from a storage facility belonging to the Oakland Museum of California. Carl’s Jr. is running a special promotion, helping families through the government shutdown with $1 meals. Firefighters who cleaned up a brush fire on New Year’s Day warned their chief that the fire was still smoldering as they left the site. That was the Lachman Fire, which progressed into the Pacific Palisades wildfire on January 7. Mayor Karen Bass has announced arrests related to arson in the Sepulveda Basin. The City of Pasadena is suing UCLA to keep the Bruins in the Rose Bowl! An official motion at City Hall supports the Olympic 2028 closing ceremony’s relocation to LA Memorial Coliseum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss whether the stock market is in a bubble, consumers feeling discount fatigue, and renters having an upper hand in the housing market these days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson kicks off the night as the Dodgers trail 3–1 against the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the World Series: fresh from his own night at the stadium, celebrity sightings included. He shares the unspoken etiquette of rubbing elbows with the stars and surviving the post-game traffic nightmare. Then Mark dives into the Hollywood shake-up as Paramount and Amazon announce major layoffs, wondering if this is the start of the AI Job Apocalypse. Later, animal rescuer Joey Tuccio (@StartsWithOneToday) joins to reveal the heartbreaking truth about dogs on Skid Row, and National Weather Service Meteorologist Robbie Munroe checks in with an update on the Santa Ana winds. Mark wraps with a Louvre heist twist that proves chaos isn’t limited to Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson picks up the mic as the Dodgers enter their last gasp in Game 5 of the World Series, and by the end of the segment, it’s heartbreak in L.A. with the Blue Jays taking a 3-2 lead. He then breaks down how the government shutdown is inching toward record-breaking territory and what it could mean for your everyday life. Mark also dives into the NBA gambling ring shaking up sports, the latest Truth Social post from President Trump about nuclear testing, and how the shutdown could first hit VIP travelers at airports. Finally, Mark mourns with Dodgers fans, yet ends on hope, before pivoting to Dr. Phil’s production empire filing for Chapter 7 liquidation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson opens up the phone lines for Dodgers fans still recovering from tonight’s heartbreak, including one caller stuck in post-game traffic outside the stadium giving a raw, boots-on-the-ground report. Things quickly take a strange turn when another caller blames the government for the loss 🤔. Then, Mark dives into the best Halloween and horror movies of all time, joined by KFI’s own horror expert Mark Rahner and board op Tony Sorrentino. The phones light up as listeners call in with their favorite scary movies. Mark wraps the hour with some light crosstalk with Coast-to-Coast AM’s George Noory and the surprising news that 13 air routes between the U.S. and Mexico have just been cancelled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin W. dives into the realities of modern parenting — from helicopter habits and college parent Facebook groups to real parents confessing their biggest mistakes. Honest, funny, and refreshingly real, this episode reminds us that no one gets parenting perfectly right — and that’s what makes it beautiful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about how daylight savings affects your body, men needing twice as much exercise as women, and Kim Kardashian saying she got a brain aneurysm from stress and whether that can really happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to The 17th Door, Orange County's most intense, most terrifying and most fun haunted attraction in Buena Park California!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about GM’s eyes off driving, Open Tables new reward program, and ChatGPT Atlas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy breaks down the Dodgers’ Game 4 loss and dives into the wild world of music tech, from Charlie Puth’s “Professor Puth” series to the AI-assisted sounds shaping pop. Then, Andy examines Santa Monica’s $200M crisis and what went wrong with the Third Street Promenade. Plus: a monkey truck crash in Jasper County sparks concern (and confusion) over the phrase “not infectious,” and Andy stirs up a surprisingly heated debate: toilet seat up or down when not in use?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy kicks off the hour with Game 4 of the World Series as the Dodgers trail the Blue Jays 6-1, and recalls the marathon 18-inning game that nearly broke him.He covers SoCal’s first Santa Ana wind event, a looming heat warning, and Category 5 Hurricane Melissa crossing Jamaica.Andy honors fallen San Bernardino Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez before diving into music talk with producer Jack Primavera about the “new” Beatles track and the eerie rise of AI-generated music that’s fooling even longtime fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy teams up with KFI’s own entertainment guru Heather Brooker to break down Paramount’s plan to keep Warner Bros intact after the merger, and then they open the phones for a lively debate on the 50 greatest movies of all time. From Jaws to Close Encounters to an unexpected pick from board-op Sam Zia (plus a real caller who was an extra in Jaws!), it’s a film-buff free-for-all that proves everyone’s got a favorite… and an opinion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#True Crime Tuesday: Dark Side of Online Sleuths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich covers fake AI recreipts, anti-recognition glasses, Elon's Grokipedia, and GM's eyes-off driving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about prescription vending machines, cost plus drugs, Walmart and Aldi Thanksgiving, and why you should TAKE YOUR VACATION DAYS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the Regional Executive Director of the California Wildlife Crossing Beth Pratt about the progress being made to the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about FREE food at Burger King, Costco's abomination aka pumpkin spice bagels, and Teal Pumpkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy opens the show with the latest from a tense Dodgers–Blue Jays World Series matchup before shifting to the heartbreaking death of SB County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Núñez, honoring his bravery as a procession moves through San Bernardino. Later, Andy and KFI’s Mark Rahner lighten the mood with celebrity Dodgers-game sightings, “F-you money” license plates, and tales of surviving their Indiana hard time. As the night winds pick up, NWS spokesperson Andrew Rorke joins to unpack the first Santa Ana event since the January fires and share an update on the record-setting Hurricane Melissa 🌀. Andy wraps the hour looking at how LA’s housing squeeze is leaving even homeowners “house-poor.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy dives into a whirlwind hour, paying tribute to fallen Deputy Andrew Nunez before tackling California’s political chaos, from Newsom’s 2028 ambitions to Prop 50 odds. Then, things take a weirdly delightful turn as Andy and Mark Rahner swap Facebook Marketplace war stories 🪑, debate tipping etiquette, and even get real about gym-time relationship therapy. Plus, a live Dodgers update from a nail-biting extra inning, a bizarre haggis debate, and Trump’s latest troll move that has everyone talking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy’s joined by KFI’s Heather Brooker (@TheHeatherBrooker) for an in-studio deep dive into Hollywood’s unsung heroes, the animal actors. From pampered pooches to unionized horses, they pull back the curtain on the surprising world of trained animal performers 🦮🎥.Plus, a tense extra-inning Dodgers update ⚾, why AMC and Netflix are suddenly best friends, and what K-Pop Demon Hunters might mean for Halloween costumes 🎃. Then, NWS meteorologist Kristan Lund joins with a Santa Ana wind and heat warning update 🌬🔥 before Andy closes the show with Coast to Coast’s George Noory, and a few eerie new UFO sightings to end the night 👽📡.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Andy rounds out his chat with super producer Rob Cavallo, who has sold 130 million records and produced artists like Phil Collins. It’s not just older people who like old-school cars – Gen Z is getting in on the classic car action. California has introduced several new bills aimed at addressing rising home insurance costs after natural disasters and bolstering low-income home buyers. What responsibility does the state have, if any, regarding the Pacific Palisades wildfire? Tiffany Hobbs and Andy recall they both received recognition for their animal advocacy and the animal evacuation bill they helped to pass due to the January wildfires!#RobCavallo #Googoodolls #PhilCollins #Coachella #naturaldisasters #Beck #Iris #BlackBalloon #TomPetty #Maroon5 #grunge #poprock #classiccars #GenZ #millennials #AndandtheValley #PacificPalisadeswildfire #jonathanrinderknecht #animalevacuationbill #lossofusecoverageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers are back in the game, and Halloween celebrations kick off early! Andy talks about what happened during last night’s celebratory matchup between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays, and how awesome Yoshinobu Yamamoto is. Donald Trump is tearing down the East Wing of the White House to install a new ballroom. Grammy Award-winning music producer Rob Cavallo is in the studio to chat with Andy about the biggest bands he’s worked with, including Green Day, the Goo Goo Dolls, Kid Rock, Dave Matthews and My Chemical Romance. He also talks about why artificial intelligence will never replace true human musical talent.#Dodgers #BlueJays #YoshinobuYamamoto #Toronto #Halloween #NancyReagan #EastWing #WhiteHouse #firstladies #RobCavallo #GreenDay #KidRock #DaveMatthews#Googoodolls #MyChemicalRomance #HillaryClinton #DonaldTrump #AI #WhiteHouseballroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bershan Shaw wasn‘t born a warrior—she became one. In 2009, after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and given a death sentence, Bershan decided to change her life. She shares some affirmations and tips. Also she has her URAWarrior App available now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Hobbs is filling in for Chris Merrill and we're covering The Dodgers, Prop 50, Mayor Bass, Kamala Harris and more. PLUS the latest with the Palisades and your spooky stories this Halloween. It's all on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Hobbs goes deep into SoCal’s most chilling haunts and explores the strangest phobias you’ve ever heard of. Then, it’s “Scammers Gonna Scam” with the eerie new trend of ghost tapping. All that and more on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany is covering for Chris Merrill and she has the best places to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in SoCal, animals trick or treating in Petsmart, and the newest bizarre Netflix documentary. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dodgers play in Toronto in Game 1 of the World Series! There’s a car chase happening in the San Fernando Valley — a possible DUI suspect who may be armed. Andy follows the pursuit live and gives us the lowdown on the route throughout the Valley. Andy chats with comedian Gary Cannon, who warms up audiences for shows like “The Masked Singer.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy opens up the phones to listeners to find out what they’re doing tonight, if not watching the Dodgers get trounced. Game 1 of the World Series was not good for Dodgers fans, who lost to the Blue Jays in Toronto, 4:11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests galore! Andy chats with KTLA’s Eric Spillman about the Dodgers blowout. Andy also chats with Art Cervantes, the director of RADwood SoCal automotive festival, which celebrates the retro era of the ’80s and ’90s. And then there's Andy’s chat with author Steve Kosareff about his new book, “The Glass Eye Invasion” about television and media consumption in the midcentury. We listened to an ’80s-style cover song made by artificial intelligence, courtesy of the YouTube channel Reimagined AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with Founder and Executive Director of Big Sunday David Levinson about their annual Sppoky Sunday event with a haunted house, costume giveaway, photobooth, trunk-or-treating, crafts, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about how not to live in a haunted house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In #StrangeScience, they revisit their favorite cosmic wanderer 3I/ATLAS 🪐 and wrap with a surprising study on the “healthiest” way to drink alcohol 🍷.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.