Sinopse
Tim Conway Jr. airs weekdays 6-10 p.m. on KFI AM 640.
Episódios
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Frank Kube, Secret Stealth Projects, $4 Fast Food & SpaceX Emergency — This Show Had It All
16/01/2026 Duração: 33minMichelle Kube stops by as our Lotto Captain, sharing an incredible story about her father, a reliability engineer at Grumman Corp who worked on a top-secret project—yes, the Stealth. Get Frank Kube! Plus, spare tires are quietly becoming a thing of the past… wait, WHAT?! We break down what’s happening and why it matters the next time you’re on the road. Then, we dive into America’s love affair with fast food—how it plays a bigger role in our daily lives than we realize, and why Wendy’s new $4 meal is getting everyone’s attention
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A College Hoops Gambling Scandal, $600K Raised, and a Casino Evacuated
16/01/2026 Duração: 32minWe break down a major college basketball gambling scandal and check in with Mason Cohen from Build Back Pali, who helped raise an impressive $600,000 to support local Palisades businesses. Then, Dean Sharp—the House Whisperer—joins us for a fascinating deep dive into architecture. With hundreds of architectural styles, thousands of variations, and tens of thousands of design details, he explains why, in the end, there are really only four kinds of houses. Walk down any street in America and three of them are competing for your attention… the fourth is not. We continue the conversation with Dean Sharp, unpacking more insights on how homes are designed, perceived, and built. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Valentine’s Day Pressure, Human Remains Found After Church Fire, and Are Olympic Tickets Worth It?
15/01/2026 Duração: 35minValentine’s Day is right around the corner, and the crew kicks things off by debating modern expectations — do couples still buy cards, gifts, or flowers, or has Valentine’s Day officially changed? Michael Monks joins the show with an update on the start of the annual Los Angeles homeless count and what it means for the city. The mood then turns serious with breaking news out of North Hills, where a church fire has led to the discovery of human remains. The hour wraps with a lighter conversation as Olympic ticket registration opens, sparking debate over whether the Games are worth the hype — and the price — for fans planning to attend. Relationships, major local news, and big upcoming events all packed into one hour.
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A Pickleball Game Turns Life-or-Death, Playoff Talk Gets Weird, and Breaking ICE Shooting News
15/01/2026 Duração: 32minThe hour gets inspiring with an incredible life-saving story out of Orange County — a firefighter rescues a man who suffered a heart attack while playing pickleball, reminding us why first responders are true everyday heroes. Then it’s playoff time! The crew breaks down the latest NFL Playoffs, followed by some fun and clever AI grocery hacks — plus a lively debate about morning humor vs. evening humor and what makes us laugh at different times of day. It’s celebration time next as Olive’s birthday takes the spotlight — and the question everyone can relate to: Do you even know your dog’s birthday? The hour takes a serious turn with breaking news from Minneapolis — a controversial incident in which an ICE agent fatally shot a woman during a federal operation. Federal officials called it self-defense, while local leaders challenged the account and protests have erupted as investigations continue. Stories range from heroic saves to big
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Disneyland Numbers Will Shock You, a Deadly Burbank Crash, and Conway Drops a Lawsuit Bombshell
15/01/2026 Duração: 29minThe hour kicks off with a classic Conway WHIP as the crew takes their best guesses at how many people have visited Disneyland since it opened, plus some fun talk about the mystery and exclusivity of Club 33. The mood turns serious with breaking news of a deadly crash on Barham Boulevard near Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. From there, the conversation shifts to big-picture LA issues, including the San Fernando Valley’s massive population — nearly 1.9 million people — and the ongoing frustration of having zero major sports teams. The crew also dives into the ambitious idea of a subway line running through the Santa Monica Mountains and over the Sepulveda Pass. The hour wraps with Conway sharing details about his involvement in a possible lawsuit, adding a personal and dramatic close to a packed segment.
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Vegas Room Service Took HOW Long?! Plus a Van Nuys Zip-Tie Scare That Stopped Everything
14/01/2026 Duração: 31minConway & Thompson kick off the show with classic stories and easy banter to get things rolling. Foosh shares the saga of his “new old” car, while Thompson recaps his Vegas trip to the Cosmopolitan — including a brutally honest breakdown of room service that feels like it takes days to arrive. The crew dives into LA food nostalgia with updates on Fromin’s Deli still being open, a Wynn Hotel winning story, and memories of Jerry’s Deli that hit longtime locals right in the feels. The hour takes a sharp turn with breaking news out of Van Nuys involving a FlyAway bus threat and reports of 40 people being zip-tied. Stories, laughs, Vegas chaos, deli nostalgia, and serious local news — a packed first hour from the Conway crew.
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Golf Goes Digital, Taylor Swift Breaks Another Record, and Is Happy Hour Officially Dead?
14/01/2026 Duração: 30minThe show kicks off with a look at the future of golf as the crew breaks down TGL (The Golf League), a high-tech, studio-based version of the sport where players tee off into massive simulator screens that recreate real courses. It’s a whole new way to play — and watch — golf. The crew reminds listeners to follow @ConwayShow on social media and subscribe on YouTube at Official Tim Conway Jr. before diving into a shocking airline story involving ground crew members reportedly trapped in a baggage compartment on a commercial flight. Pop culture takes over as talk turns to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift wedding rumors, Taylor Swift’s chart dominance with “The Fate of Ophelia” becoming her first 10-week No. 1, and why kids today seem to know classic music better than ever. Conway shares his longtime love for Tom Petty along the way. The hour wraps with a bigger-picture conversation about whether Happy Hour is officially de
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Legendary Rock Icons, Then Chaos: A Massive North Hills Fire Takes Over the Night
14/01/2026 Duração: 34minThe hour opens with music history as the crew looks back at Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ iconic performance at Live Aid, followed by breaking news of the passing of Grateful Dead cofounder Bob Weir at age 78. The show then shifts to urgent local coverage as a massive fire erupts in North Hills near Parthenia and Sepulveda, sending thick smoke into the sky and disrupting the surrounding area. Updates continue throughout the hour as the fire grows, ultimately impacting a vacant building roughly five blocks east of the 405 freeway. Along the way, the crew also dives into California traffic tickets and controversial hidden fees, including court-ordered breathalyzer devices known as “Johnny,” before closing out the hour with the latest developments on the North Hills blaze. Breaking news, music legends, and critical local updates — all in one intense hour.
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13/01/2026 Duração: 32min
The Duke of Sports, Eric Sklar, joins Conway to break down the NFL playoffs and what to expect as the postseason heats up. Things take a turn closer to home when Conway shares a story about a small fire in his generator, followed by a look at vandalism at Westminster Mall. The show also checks in on the weather with a wind advisory in effect, but sunny skies ahead, plus a surprising California update: the state is officially drought-free. And in a bizarre crime story, In-N-Out restaurants are being targeted with counterfeit $100 bills, leading to the arrest of two women. A little sport, a little chaos, and plenty of classic Conway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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13/01/2026 Duração: 31min
Heather Brooker joins Conway with all the highlights from the Golden Globes, including why the new geo-location features made the night more fun and interactive than ever. She sticks around for more must-listen conversation, including Tim’s great Paul Thomas Anderson story and Heather’s connection to PTA, the son of legendary voice Ernie Anderson. Plus, Heather shares behind-the-scenes stories from her appearances on The Office and breaks down PTA’s big Golden Globes win for One Battle After Another. The show then dives into food with the Chow Hound report on the best Italian restaurant in every U.S. state, spotlighting North Italia and Mulberry Street Restaurant in Fullerton. Things get even more random with a discussion about Pokémon GO and massive groups gathering to take over “gyms.” And to wrap it up, Conway and crew debate whether Drizzlicious really tastes like Popcornopolis — and how a TikTok trend turned it into a viral snack obsess
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13/01/2026 Duração: 31min
Traffic grinds to a halt in El Monte after a suspicious device is discovered, setting off a major law enforcement response. Meanwhile, coyotes are turning up everywhere across L.A. — from Dodger Stadium to inside apartment buildings — raising concerns about just how bold they’ve become. The conversation shifts to Hollywood, where new streetlights come with a shocking price tag of nearly a million dollars. Plus, controversy brews after a Starbucks employee draws a pig on a police officer’s cup, and alarming reports reveal more than 100 LAFD fire trucks, engines, and ambulances are out of service and in need of repair. The show wraps with crime in the San Fernando Valley, where two suspects are arrested in a robbery spree targeting multiple 7-Eleven stores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Petros Papadakis Unfiltered: Sinking Hills, Greek Soup & College Football Truths
10/01/2026 Duração: 37minPetros Papadakis kicks things off with one of his classic observations—“tapered on both sides”—but what does it actually mean? From there, the conversation rolls through Southern California geography as Petros breaks down Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and why some of those areas are literally sinking. Conway floats the idea of rich guests pooling money to buy racehorses, which leads to questions about the “low end” of wealth, Greek Avgolemono (egg-lemon chicken soup), and other unexpected turns. Later, Petros talks San Pedro remodels, dentists, and proudly claims membership in the no-cavity club. The sports talk heats up with Ducks vs. Hoosiers, followed by a deeper look at how Indiana managed to turn its football program around. A mix of humor, local insight, and sports analysis—classic Petros, start to finish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shark Tank’s Biggest Mistake: Ring’s Rejected Founder Now Battling Wildfires With Fire Watch
10/01/2026 Duração: 35minRing founder Jamie Siminoff joins the show in studio to tell the unbelievable story of Shark Tank’s biggest mistake. From being rejected on national TV to building a simple garage invention into a $1 billion Amazon acquisition, Jamie takes us behind the scenes of how Doorbot became Ring—and why perseverance mattered more than a deal. Jamie also dives into his journey as a serial entrepreneur, sharing lessons from launching disruptive companies like PhoneTag and Unsubscribe.com, and what he’s learned from a lifetime of inventing and failing forward. Plus, Jamie unveils Fire Watch, a powerful new safety feature launched by Ring and Watch Duty to help communities detect early wildfire and smoke threats. One year after devastating LA fires, he explains how real-time alerts and community-driven data are becoming a lifeline for first responders and residents alike. And in a personal, gripping moment, Jamie recounts how he and his neighbors worked tog
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Gold Is Exploding, Cigarettes Are Trending Again, and What’s Really Lurking in Hotel Sheets?
10/01/2026 Duração: 34minGold prices are soaring, and Rich Jacoby from The Crest Report joins the show to break down what’s driving the surge, what it could mean for your money, and to announce his brand-new weekend show airing Saturdays from 5–6pm. We also take a look at high winds hammering Lake Arrowhead and what to expect as blustery conditions continue into the weekend. Plus, an unexpected trend—smoking is making a comeback, fueled by so-called “cig-fluencers” and social media nostalgia. Then things get a little gross as we dive into reports of dirty hotel sheets, sparked by Bethenny Frankel sharing her experience with a bacterial infection. The conversation turns personal and historical as we touch on her connection to the late Bobby Frankel, the legendary Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer. We wrap it all up with a look at the windy forecast ahead, because Mother Nature isn’t done with us yet. See omnystud
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Political Crackdowns & NFL Turmoil — Then the Show Completely Derails Over Toilet Paper
09/01/2026 Duração: 37minThe show kicks off with breaking chaos in the Valley as a big rig overturns across multiple freeways in Sylmar, creating a traffic nightmare during intense Santa Ana winds. We break down what caused it, why the winds were so extreme, and how close this came to being much worse. Michael Monks joins us to unpack Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address, including a major, multi-agency crackdown on human trafficking and prostitution along the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles — one of the most aggressive enforcement efforts in recent years involving federal, county, and city law enforcement. Then it’s full sports overload with Eric Sklar, “The Duke of Sports,” breaking down the Rams opening as a hefty favorite against the Panthers in the NFL Wild Card round — plus jaw-dropping coaching shakeups around the league, including firings and exits that could reshape the 2026 season. And just when you think it can’t
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09/01/2026 Duração: 36min
We dive headfirst into CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where this year’s Consumer Electronics Show makes one thing crystal clear: A.I. is officially running the show. From smarter tech to mind-blowing automation, the future is no longer coming — it’s already here. Then things get wild with the next generation of robots, including machines that will one day do your laundry, help build cars for Hyundai by 2028, and even power the world’s first autonomous “thinking” car. Lasers, robotics, and A.I. collide as we break down what’s real, what’s coming, and what might sound like sci-fi but isn’t. We also check in on the weather as high winds continue to impact mountain communities like Wrightwood and Santa Clarita. And in a lighter turn, a California transplant from Tennessee joins the conversation with some culture-shock questions that spark instant debate: Are speeding tickets even a thing here? Why do we say “the” before freeways
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09/01/2026 Duração: 35min
NASA makes history after announcing it will return four astronauts home early in the first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, raising questions about safety, preparedness, and what went wrong in orbit. Back on Earth, tragedy strikes much closer to home with a deadly shooting in Sylmar stemming from a family dispute, ending in a murder-suicide that shocks the community. Sports and headlines collide as rumors swirl around Travis Kelce’s possible retirement, and we pivot to a lighter but timely moment wishing Dean Sharp — The House Whisperer — a happy birthday before diving into one of Southern California’s biggest ongoing issues: rebuilding after devastating fires. Dean breaks down the growing controversy over permits, why hundreds of millions of dollars aren’t going where people think they are, and just how expensive — and complicated — rebuilding has become. The conversation continues with serious concer
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08/01/2026 Duração: 38min
One year after the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, we take a hard look at what’s changed — and what hasn’t. The crew digs into LAFD budget shortfalls, chronic staffing issues, and the uncomfortable question of how to make sure a disaster like this never happens again. The conversation turns personal with David Howard, an iHeart sales manager who lost his home in the Palisades fires. He shares his experience navigating insurance, rebuilding, and why residents are rallying for accountability as new changes to the After-Action Report raise serious questions about responsibility and transparency from city and county leadership. We continue the discussion on the slow, frustrating pace of rebuilding across fire-impacted neighborhoods — from permits and inspections to bureaucratic delays that many feel are holding community's hostage. Plus, Heather Brooker reports live from Altadena, where she speaks directly with residents
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08/01/2026 Duração: 37min
Michael Monks previews a special KFI Fire Coverage: One Year Later, as the Lachman Fire is formally acknowledged alongside the Palisades disaster. L.A. Fire Chief Jaime Moore joins with an overview of the changes and improvements made over the past year, while also addressing the ongoing budget pressures facing both LAFD and LAPD — including the growing financial toll of lawsuits on city resources. The conversation shifts to the human cost of these fires, with a sobering look at the lives lost, neighborhoods erased, and the difficult path forward for impacted communities. Conway opens the phone lines to hear directly from residents still dealing with the fallout. Calls focus on insurance struggles, rebuilding challenges, and confusion surrounding the California FAIR Plan — the state’s insurer of last resort for homeowners who can’t find coverage in the traditional market. More listeners weigh in with questions, concerns, and firsthand stories that underline
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From Ashes to Action: BuildBackPali.org Raises $300K to Save Palisades Small Businesses
08/01/2026 Duração: 33minWe continue to hear directly from the community, as residents impacted by the fires share powerful stories about loss, recovery, and the long road forward after the flames. The show then pivots to major national and local headlines, including how the U.S. was able to penetrate Venezuelan airspace undetected, and breaking legal news as Nick Reiner’s defense attorney, Alan Jackson, steps down from the case. Hope and action take center stage with an inspiring conversation about a grassroots effort born out of the Palisades fire. Windward School junior Mason Cohen, along with childhood friends Jake Yoon and Dylan Fullmer of Harvard-Westlake, launched a fundraising campaign that has already raised more than $300,000. Every dollar is going directly to help small local businesses reopen, starting with the first five businesses being surprised with rent-subsidy checks at a special event. Their mission is simple and powerful: Rebuild. Restore. Revive. Learn more at BuildBackPali.o