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The Obscure isn’t your average spirits distillery. It's an immersive cocktail experience that blends storytelling, art, and mixology into an unforgettable multisensory journey. Operating year-round, but with a delightfully dark vibe for spooky season, The Obscure invites guests to step inside a moody, candle-lit world where each pour has a purpose and every flavor tells a tale. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darcy Staniford is the host & Producer of the Mysteries Decoded Podcast. TEDx Speaker. Ghost Host. Lecturer. Writer. Music. Film and so much more. Take a listen to what she has going on this spooky season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This isn’t your average pumpkin patch! Night of the Jack is a jaw-dropping Halloween spectacle with its massive 1 mile long immersive trail featuring larger-than-life jack-o’-lantern installations, dazzling light technology, interactive displays, delectable food from LA’s top food trucks and themed cocktails and specialty drinks in the Spookeasy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down “Winflation” — why being a loyal sports fan is getting more expensive, especially when your team starts winning. Then, the hunt is on for the so-called Black Widow Burglar in L.A., accused of targeting elderly men in a chilling crime spree. In Tennessee, a devastating explosion at an ammo plant leaves dozens unaccounted for. And in SoCal, spooky season hits a snag as a Halloween display sparks an HOA showdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the Pink Slip Presidency — Trump allies gear up to gut the federal workforce with mass layoffs. Then, the heartbreaking story of Sergio Garcia, the Deported Chef who once served President Bush but now finds himself forced out of the country. We dive into Alpha Algorithms, a new study revealing how digital platforms are shaping young boys’ views on masculinity. And finally, Sack Races and Spreadsheets — corporate team building goes to full summer camp, and we’re here for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gen Z is reshaping the English language — we decode their latest catchphrases. We remember the legendary Sister Jean, Loyola’s 106-year-old basketball chaplain who became a March Madness icon. Then, we dive into the Peacemaker finale, wrestling drama, and a possible Deadpool cameo. Plus, the NCAA just said yes to sports betting for athletes — what could go wrong? And finally, Americans are curating their funeral playlists… but forgetting the will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are the Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know!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 Wienerschnitzel corndogs coming to your local grocer, new Costco food court item plus the (sorta) return of another item, and Trader Joe’s Fall finds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on the alleged arsonist Jonathan Rinderknecht who’s accused of starting the Pacific Palisades fire in early January 2025. An LA hotspot, Great White on Melrose, is accused of segregating its customers by race, according to a TikTok clip posted by a customer who is Asian. An Inland Empire woman is facing murder charges after she injected her patient’s buttocks with silicone as part of a Brazilian butt lift procedure, which isn’t FDA approved. The woman had no medical license. The Katie Porter bad interview on CBS is blowing up. She’s running for governor in California and was asked about 40% of California voters who voted for Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ceasefire in the Middle East as Hamas and Israel both agree to the first stage of a peace deal to end the two-year war. The U.S. is sending 200 troops not to fight but to oversee the peace deal. Trump is using the DOJ for vengeance against New York Attorney General Letitia James, who has just been indicted for mortgage fraud. One in six aspiring homeowners, mostly millennials, have given up attempting to buy a home due to house prices. More and more millennials continue to live with their parents due to the high cost of living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget about Puerto Rican crooner Bad Bunny, there’s a new alternative to the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Charlie Kirk’s organization Turning Point said it would put on counter programming but did not say who it would be. Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track “Not Like Us” is off the hook. Drake sued Universal Music for defamation, but the case has been dismissed because the lyrics are opinion not fact. Jimmy Kimmel said he would love to have President Trump on his talk show amid tanking viewership. The craft beer bubble has burst, leading to breweries closing or downsizing. It’s nearly a $30 billion industry. What are the six things that make someone cool?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#StrangeScience, featuring two asteroids that nearly slipped past Earth’s radar (literally) and new concerns about Starlink satellites falling faster than expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech Talk w/ Marc Salzman: Mark Saltzman joins the show to discuss the newest wave of ads coming to your $1,800 Samsung fridge, how Meta is using your AI chats to target you with ads, and the best remaining Fall Prime Day deals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss consumers adopting BNPL into their lives, the rise in ‘accidental landlords,’ and chatbots tapping into a goldmine of your personal information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor in Long Beach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill talks!!! Today, it's about the guy who set the Palisades Fire getting caught in Florida. Katie Porter blew her gubernatorial shot thanks to melting down in a CBS interview... Gubernatorial candidate Stephen J. Cloobeck joins Chris to pay his respects to her dead campaign... And how long will this government shutdown last??? It would lovely to have a well-stocked air control tower at Burbank Airport. Just saying...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Chris didn't call Richie "Ricky", but I guess we will now!!! Chris marvels at the idea of watching YouTube on TV... Also, what's worse than a major earthquake??? If you said two major earthquakes, then you win (nothing of value)! Two words: Cascadia Megathrust!And, Chris asks the universal question... are we being too nice to women??? Because nice guys seem to keep finishing last, so...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Merrill rejoices in the fact that the reports of the demise of Dolly Parton were greatly exaggerated... Which can only mean one thing... Yesterday's prayers for the safety of Dolly were met! She only has kidney stones, and nothing worse!!! Also, Chris is still befuddled by how versatile YouTube is, especially if you get Premium, so the music doesn't get interrupted...And Chris is REALLY annoyed by your bumper sticker.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 1 in 10 Americans taking an antidepressant, flesh eating parasite warning, common cause of liver disease, and ‘Monkeypox.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talking with producer and director Steven Sawalich discussing his new film ‘Case for Kindness.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about Amazon Prime deals, Waze, UCLA’s new esports gaming facility, and what’s new with the Apple watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KTLA & KFI tech reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich covers ChatGPT now has apps built in, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, California’s new streaming ad law, Waze’s conversational reporting, Ring’s “Search Party.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which country swears the most per tweet? Today is National Taco Day! They don’t celebrate it in Mexico. Tax credits of $7,500 for EVs expired at the end of September and automakers are now bracing for plunging sales. President Trump says he’s not going to backpay furloughed federal workers during the government shutdown, even though the government is legally required to. And what about the rest of us? We might be receiving stimulus checks, which could be around $2,000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you hear what Vivek Ramaswamy said during an interview?! He said there’s no more “owning the libs.” In this economic climate, board op Sam suggests we rent the libs instead. PBS did a survey about America’s feelings on getting the country back on track. Nearly a third of Americans feel political violence may be necessary, whereas around 70% disagree. Chris admits he tried to create some of the show using AI, but the experience sucked because AI is still meh and cannot be trusted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country crooner and Academy Award winner Zach Bryan released a country song about ICE, and he’s divided opinion. The Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia hosted a number of high-profile comics including Dave Chappelle, while other comics like Shane Gillis turned down the money due to the nation’s human rights abuses. Thoughts and prayers for great American cultural icon and national treasure Dolly Parton, who is suffering health issues. Silcon Valley scientist Dr. Fred Ramsdell was off the grid on a camping vacation when he received his nomination for the Nobel Prize after his wife finally got cell service on the Montana campground. America has become one of the most unwelcoming countries for... tourists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#TrueCrimeTuesday, diving into Ryan Murphy’s chilling new Monsters series about serial killer Ed Gein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about contract and freelance work, retirement accounts, and reliable cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A look ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae, host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on the Mark Sanchez assault controversy AND the hubbub surrounding Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny performing at the 2026 Superbowl halftime - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with Cassie from St. Francis Catholic High School talking about her school being chosen to partner with NASA and have their experiments sent up to the International Space Station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your ex got money, would you get back with them? ALSO there's no business like show business including Diddy, and Bill Burr. It's all on KFIAM-640See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris gets into Bad Bunny Superbowl, law makers, law breakers, and the times there ought to be a law, including parking and gas prices. It's all on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are talking to the absolute legend Terri Hardin about her career, art, and some tips so you can do it too. Take a listen what she has done and what she has coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Van Oaks Props is where you can get the PERFECT Halloween decorations and some tips on how to make your own. Take a listen!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are talking to Carter Hodges about The Cauldron Bar, a spellbinding witch-themed bar in Buena Park, CA serving handcrafted cocktails and bites. The menu includes familiar bites with a wicked twist and French inspiration. Home-cooked comfort food complements a selection of specialty drinks and themed beverages that encourage sharing and sampling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does pumpkin lasagna sound? How about pumpkim ravioli? Neil has some really cool things you can make for pumpkin season. Get you pen ready. You'll want to write this down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At City of Hope Orange County, cancer patients and their families can now step into a sanctuary like no other, the world’s first immersive, multi-faith spiritual care space. With just a touch, sacred temples, churches, and natural landscapes surround them, blending Disney-level magic with healing science. KFI's Heather Brooker takes us inside where faith, hope, and medicine meet in this special report.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 the TOP steakhouse chains, Chilis NEW menu, Pillsbury bringing back baking mix, and Butterfingers NEW flavor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#Strange Science: Robotic In Vitro Fertilization.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 nasal spray and covid, 99% of heart disease cases have a couple key risk factors you can control, and electrolyte beverages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy takes us ‘Out and About’ to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and talks with the Assistant Zoo Curator Kristy McGivern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: Later, with Mo’Kelly Presents – In-depth analysis of the most viral stories of the week in ‘The Viral Load’ with regular guest contributor Tiffany Hobbs weighing in on everything from the AI Powered Friend.com app, and the new TikTok “28 Days Without A Shower” trend, to charging your spouse for undone chores and MORE - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some immigrant families across California are setting up emergency plans in case an undocumented parent is suddenly detained or deported. KFI's Heather Brooker spoke with Los Angeles family lawyer Alphonse Provinziano, who says many parents are signing papers to give relatives or friends legal authority over children and finances if they don’t make it home. He adds that even families without undocumented members are preparing, after some high-profile detainments. Provinziano calls these plans “a godsend” for parents looking for peace of mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about about OpenAI Sora II, Ring Search Party, and Windows 10 support ending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – “What’s Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini on the eve of Nicktoberfest (Nick's actual birthday is Halloween, and if you didn't figure it out yet, it's a big thing for him) kicking things off with Burger King's brand-new Monster Menu and the Jack-O-Lantern Whopper®, Vampire Nuggets, Mummy Mozzarella Fries, and Franken-Candy Sundae, as well as a special-edition King Jr. Meal featuring Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang! Then Nick cracked open the new, limited edition Jones Soda x Marvel Animation ‘Undead Heroes Collection,’ featuring Marvel Zombies ‘Zombie Wanda’ (aka The Queen of the Dead) / ‘Blood Moon Zest’ Strawberry Lime Soda, ‘Zombie Captain America’ / ‘Dead & Berry'd’ Berry Lemonade Soda, ‘Blade Knight’ / ‘Eternal Eclipse’ Cream Soda, and ‘Zombie Thanos’ / ‘Undead Brew’ Root Beer. Be sure to check out Nick's adventures on social media - @NickPagliochini & @ThisWeekendWithNick - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Regular guest contributor & Associate Director of Communications for VIZIO, Chris Woolsey joins the program to share the latest offerings from VIZIO’s ‘Watch Free+’ including FREE Terror Titles with “Train to Busan,” “Terrifier 1 & 2 (2016, 2022)” and “Night of the Living Dead” & FREE Action Flix with “Wrath of the Titans,” “The A-Team” and “Max Payne” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s #TrueCrimeTuesday with a deep dive into the notorious Yogurt Shop Murders, the case of four teen girls brutally killed, and how investigators ultimately cracked the mystery, now retold in a new HBO Max docuseries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about creating an emergency fund, ‘just in-case financial plans’, and the addiction to streaming services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker & Micheaux Film Festival Co-Founder Noel Braham, who joins the program with a preview of the 7th annual Micheaux Film Festival (October 23–26, at the Culver Theater). “The Micheaux Film Festival” is known for its high-profile premieres, red carpets, industry networking, celebrity guests, and most importantly - championing emerging talent - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – ‘Beyond the Box Score’ with regular guest contributor Jackie Rae, host of ‘The Jackie Rae Show,’ weighing in on the announcement of Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and record producer Bad Bunny being chosen to perform at the 2026 Super Bowl LX halftime show AND Stephen A. Smith walks the fine line between sports and politics with his shows - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's No Business Like Show Business! We are getting into everything from Kimmel to Disney. PLUS why is Gen Z embracing shrekking dating? We check in with Dr. Wendy Walsh on KFIAM-640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.