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The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (7.16) Joe Shelton, CEO/President of Patriot Portable Restrooms, recounts the bizarre Kansas City incident where a man refused to leave a locked portable restroom after a FIFA World Cup watch party. Dean Sharp previews this weekend's show by breaking down the difference between home maintenance and home improvement. Plus, Danny Griffith, co-owner of Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena, shares how thieves destroyed the bakery's rooftop commercial air-conditioning system, leaving the beloved family business fighting to stay open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (7.16) A bizarre rescue unfolds after a man climbs into a portable restroom toilet in Kansas City, as Joe Shelton, CEO/President of Patriot Portable Restrooms, explains what happened and how these units are designed. Dean Sharp, the House Whisperer, shares expert advice on home maintenance and improvement, Tim Conway Jr. gives a special birthday shoutout to a loyal KFI listener, and the show revisits the timeline of the West Hollywood flooding caused by a ruptured 100-year-old water pipe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heather Brooker hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Ben Siegel recapping President Trump’s address to the nation. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about home maintenance vs home improvement. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week ends. The show closes with Heather talking with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss talking about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the World Cup Final, and Will Ferrell on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the top of the second hour of Home with Dean Sharp, a caller has a question about the best type of sealers to use for pavers and wood on her patio. Next up, is a metal roof better than a composite roof for a single-story home, especially when it comes to solar panels? Lastly, our final caller just purchased a home and he wants to put in a patio, made from either concrete or composite pavers — but he’s having issues with the roots of his neighbor’s palm trees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour –4 (7.9) Andy Reismeyer is in for Tim Conway Jr. and this hour does not hold back. He opens with the warning nobody wants to hear heading into summer: the beach water is dirty thanks to some serious diarrhea issues, so maybe think twice before you dive in. Then he lightens it up with the unhinged shenanigans he and his friends pulled as kids, including the legendary fake-thumbnail-in-the-salsa restaurant stunt. Next, Andy goes live with KTLA for some cross talk that's peak internet chaos. Swifties are out here buying actual trash, and a California restaurant is fining parents hundreds of dollars for their kids' bad behavior. Everybody's got an opinion on this one. Then it's Fixin' Stuff with home expert Dean Sharp, tackling plumbing and HVAC from an installer's perspective and previewing his Sunday show with the pros from Point Loma Home Pros who keep your house actually running. It's funny, it's gross, it's peak SoCal radio. Hit play and send it to a friend before their next beach day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour –2 (7.9) Andy Reismeyer is back in for Tim Conway Jr. and this hour is loaded. He kicks things off ranting about modern cars and the wild reality that you now basically have to log in to your own vehicle just to get it to start. Technology was supposed to make life easier, right? Then it's the KTLA Cross with Cher and John Fenoglio, where things get weird in the best way. Swifties are out here buying literal trash, and a California restaurant is fining parents hundreds of dollars for their kids' bad behavior. The internet has thoughts. Plus, home expert Dean Sharp pulls up for plumbing and HVAC talk from an installer's perspective, previewing his Sunday show with the pros from Point Loma Home Pros who keep your house actually running. It's the behind-the-scenes home knowledge you didn't know you needed. It's smart, it's funny, it's a peak SoCal radio. Hit play and send it to someone who still can't figure out their car's touchscreen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller live from Jerusalem talking about Netanyahu raising ‘security concerns’ about Turkey in call with President Trump. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about plumbing and HVAC pipe dreams and cooling themes. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss talking about the new live-action Moana, Obsession , and the ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about plumbing and HVAC pipe dreams and cooling themes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean Sharp takes all your home design calls and gives you the best home improvement advice around! Happy Independence Day! Enjoy the BBQ!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean Sharp is your home design guru! He takes all your calls on a 4th of July! Happy Independence Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 2 (6.25) This hour goes from hope to havoc. We kick off with a real breast cancer breakthrough — the FDA just greenlit Trodelvy as a first-line treatment for the hardest-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer, the first ADC approved across PD-L1 status, and it's already proving more durable than chemo. Then sports get ugly: the WNBA suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas and slapped her with a flagrant 2 for driving her fist into Caitlin Clark's throat — a hit refs somehow missed live. Next, the House Whisperer himself, Dean Sharp, breaks down home electrical do's and don'ts (electricity isn't magic, it's water in a pipe) and the man-stuff guide to buying power tools. And we close on the stench story gripping LA: 85 million pounds of spoiled meat, seafood, and bread rotting inside a burned-out Boyle Heights warehouse, as crews race to haul it out before it becomes a full-blown biohazard. Breakthroughs, cheap shots, and a biohazard. Hit play. breakthrough, game-changer, greenlit, FDA-approved, cheap shot, flagrant, dropped the hammer, no-call, caught on camera, ugly, stench, biohazard, rotting, race against time, hauled out, do's and don'ts, man stuff, must-know, dangerous, exposed, accountability, fallout, sidelined, suspended, slammed, viral, jaw-dropping, hope vs. havoc, the truth about, what you need to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller live from Jerusalem talking about Iran’s chief negotiator Ghalibaf denying claims Iran will use unfrozen assets to but U.S. goods & the British military says a vessel was attacking in the Strait of Hormuz. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about the do’s and don’ts of electrical work around the house. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC New national correspondent Steven Portnoy about the two SCOTUS rulings on immigration cases siding with the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about the do’s and don’ts of electrical work around the house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s an all-calls weekend with Dean Sharp as he answers listener questions on the benefits of attic fans, whether adding a fireplace is worth the investment, and choosing between electric and non-electric water softening systems. Dean also helps troubleshoot a strange odor coming from a new HVAC system and explains how excessive attic heat can impact your home's comfort and energy efficiency. 7:05am – Dean continues with an all-call weekend. Dean provides the advantages of having an attic fan and installing a fireplace. 7:20am – Dean advices a caller with their wale & whether to get an electric or non-electric system water system. 7:35am –Dean dives into advising a listener on their new air/heater conditioner that releases a weird smell. 7:50am –Dean talks heat factor in the attic – and determines if its causing for the heat in the house for a listener. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (6.4) Live Dynamite, Passive-Aggressive Drivers & HVAC Shakeups Tonight, we kick things off with a wild Valley Glen scare after a homeowner finds 20 sticks of live dynamite in a freezer, prompting evacuations near NoHo West. That brings back memories of the infamous 2021 LAPD fireworks explosion on 27th Street in South L.A. Then, Ventura Boulevard gets named the most passive-aggressive street in the U.S.—which raises the real question: are you a passive-aggressive driver? At 7:20, Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, joins the show to break down the rapidly changing world of heating and air conditioning. New HVAC technology, new energy standards, new air quality rules, and a major shift in how homes are being heated and cooled could impact anyone looking at a new system. Plus, we get into Dutch Bros baristas asking, “Whatcha doing today?”, awkward customer service chit-chat, Trader Joe’s bread that barely survives the ride home, the new pastel mini tote bag craze, WeHo Pride weekend, Kathy Hilton stepping down as Grand Marshal of the parade, and smart gas pump tips to help you save money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Peter Charalambous opens the show talking about Blanche for AG and Bolton pleading guilty. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about the best ways to keep your house cool this summer. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with Amy talking with Dr. Joe Galati about whether Ozempic is altering the brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about the best ways to keep your house cool this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (05.27) – Gary & Shannon break down President Trump’s ongoing Cabinet meeting before getting completely distracted by Dean Sharp looking absurdly jacked in the hallway, California’s latest gas-price political war, America’s best spelling bee states, a terrifying cave rescue in Laos, and Jason Kelce sounding off on why the NFL’s greed may be making football feel less special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.27) – Gary & Shannon’s entire show gets derailed after Petros from Petros & Money drops by the studio, launching the conversation into bad Greek names, body hair maintenance, Shannon’s chaotic dating history, and Dean Sharp somehow looking too good again. Plus: breaking updates from Washington’s “white liquor” chemical explosion, the increasingly ugly Bass vs. Pratt mayoral race, Tulsi Gabbard’s cabinet farewell, and a Parenting segment questioning whether kids from the ‘60s and ‘70s were actually stronger because of a little “daily neglect.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s Dean’s reading recommendation for this Memorial Day weekend? “Shop Class as Soulcraft” by Matthew Crawford is a real page turner! When it comes to installing skylights that open for air ventilation, what’s the best way to go about this on the second story of a mountain cabin? Replacing windows is never wonderful, so let's help out our next caller in deciding what frame material to go with on her very large windows. To more on windows, our final caller’s windows aren’t soundproof, and outside noise from heat pumps is very disruptive. President Dean to the rescue! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (5.21) Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, joins the show for Part 2 of Outdoor Design & Décor with smart, practical ideas for upgrading your yard without overbuilding or overspending. Dean breaks down sprinkler-less lawns, security screens, re-roofing alternatives like Roof Maxx, cable shades, pocket hoses, pressure washers, and why your pool should be treated like a water feature. Plus, Tim’s favorite email from an exchange student in Germany, garden hose pressure myths, exterior house painting tips, Underhill hoses, robots falling over, awkward human-robot moments, and the Tiny House Village. Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, KFI AM 640, HOME with Dean Sharp, outdoor design, backyard décor, sprinkler-less lawn, security screens, re-roofing alternatives, Roof Maxx, cable shades, shade alternatives, pocket hose, As Seen On TV, pressure washer, pool design, water feature, garden hose nozzle, high pressure hose, Underhill hoses, exterior house painting, home improvement tips, backyard upgrades, tiny house village, robots falling over, exchange student in Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (5.19) Coastal cleanup programs are on the chopping block as LA leaders debate budget cuts, federal environmental spending reductions, and the future of dedicated beach crews. Then we check in with Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, for fresh outdoor design and decor ideas to upgrade your backyard, patio, or summer entertaining space. Plus, another iconic Las Vegas buffet closure signals the end of an era on the Strip, and we break down the worst rentals in the L.A. market as renters face high prices, bad landlords, housing violations, and a brutal apartment hunt. coastal cleanup cuts, LA budget cuts, beach cleanup program, environmental funding cuts, federal spending reductions, Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, outdoor design ideas, backyard decor, patio design, Las Vegas buffet closure, MGM Grand buffet, Vegas Strip changes, worst rentals in LA, LA renters, bad landlords, housing violations, Los Angeles rent crisis, apartment hunting LA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (5.14) ✈️ Conway kicks off the hour with Crozier’s wild small-plane trip over the Grand Canyon — hot, stuffy, cramped, and made even worse by some French passengers with absolutely brutal gas. That launches the crew into fear of flying, nightmare small-plane stories, and why some people are just not built for tiny aircraft.
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News journalist Mason Leath talking about the Blue Dot Fever. Host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to discuss how to upgrade your outside. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Erica Herskowitz who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close.The show closes with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker recapping his trip to China for talks between President Trump and President Xi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to discuss how to upgrade your outside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight on The Conway Show, Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, joins the show to break down one of the biggest decisions homeowners make: choosing the right contractor. From avoiding renovation nightmares to spotting red flags before you sign, Dean shares practical advice for anyone planning work on their home. At 9:20, Dean continues with 10 must-know tips for hiring your next contractor, including what to ask, what to check, and how to protect yourself before the job begins. Then Conway dives into the growing trend of restaurants banning cellphones, as more dining rooms push for phone-free meals, better conversations, and fewer social media distractions. Plus, Mark Thompson is learning Spanish, and Conway checks in on how that’s going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 2 (5.7) Angel learns what “dog-eared” really means, Tim revisits the wild story of Taran Richardson, the Indianapolis salutatorian accepted into 65 colleges with major scholarship offers, and Dean Sharp — The House Whisperer joins the show to talk Mother’s Day bathroom retreats, spa-style remodels, saunas, cold plunges, and the rise of contrast therapy at home. Richardson ultimately chose Howard University, and reports described his scholarship offers as ranging from more than $1 million to nearly $3 million. Plus, with Americans expected to spend a record $38 billion on Mother’s Day and an average of $284.25 per shopper, Tim breaks down why a luxury bathroom upgrade might be the ultimate gift for Mom. Dean Sharp hosts HOME on KFI AM 640 Saturdays from 6–8 AM and Sundays from 9 AM–Noon. Then, the crew dives into Whirlpool’s stock plunge, recession-level appliance demand, rising prices, and the headline-grabbing claim that about 80% of Whirlpool’s major appliances for the U.S. market are made domestically. SEO Keywords / Tags: Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, KFI AM 640, bathroom remodel, spa bathroom, Mother’s Day gift ideas, Mother’s Day spending, sauna, cold plunge, contrast therapy, Whirlpool stock, recession warning, U.S. manufacturing, dog-eared meaning, Taran Richardson, Howard University, 65 college acceptances, scholarships, Tim Conway Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5:05 - Amy and Will talk about April 31, er... May 1st!! Will never learned which months have 30 days and 31 days. Listeners chime in with their suggestions. 5:20 - Dean Sharp joins Amy to talk about your roof and prepping for the Summer. 5:30 - Bloomberg's Denise Pelligrini joins Amy to talk about the latest goings on from Wall Street. 5:50 - ABC's Jim Ryan talks about how you can get your hands on unclaimed property that might be floating around in her name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean tackles all of you home improvement, design, and repair questions!!! It's an All Calls Saturday with Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Behold!!! It's an All-Calls Saturday with Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer! Everything sounds more intense if you add "Behold!!!" in front of it. BEHOLD!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about home builders skimping on the basics in some shocking ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Conway Jr. Hour 2 (3.26) Why are parking signs in Los Angeles so confusing? Tim Conway Jr. kicks things off with the daily struggle every L.A. driver knows too well. Then Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, joins the show to talk about how homes can better connect with nature, from welcoming birds and honeybees into urban spaces to keeping rodents out with smart solutions like sealing gaps, using expanding foam, and humane traps. The conversation also veers into how much our relationship with pets has changed, with doghouses practically becoming a thing of the past. The hour wraps with discussion on the latest controversy over transgender athletes being banned from competing in Olympic women’s sports. #TimConwayJr #DeanSharp #HouseWhisperer #LosAngeles #ParkingSigns #HomeDesign #Wildlife #Honeybees #Birds #Rodents #PetLife #Olympics #SportsDebate #KFIAM640 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Conway Jr. Hour 2 (3.19) Tim Conway Jr. welcomes Eric Haessler of The Regular Guys for a fun conversation and more stories from one of Alabama’s top-rated radio shows. Then Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, joins the program to talk about what it really costs to build along the Pacific Coast, including jaw-dropping details about caissons, drilling deep into the ground, and why some custom home projects can skyrocket into the millions. Dean also helps kick off the arrival of spring, as winter officially gives way on March 20. With warmer weather here, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about refreshing, renewing, or completely reinventing your home — inside or out. From simple upgrades to full-scale redesigns, Dean shares the inspiration and insight homeowners need this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5:05 - The latest news from the world... Cesar Chavez day is no more and has been renamed Farmworkers Day after troubling accusations of sexual abuse were exposed by two girls, as well as Delores Huerta, a trusted ally. 5:20 - Dean Sharp is back from France (oui, oui!), and talks to Amy about how to get your home looking good for the Spring. 5:35 - After getting rushed to a bomb shelter in Jerusalem, it looked like Jordana Miller wouldn't be joining us this morning, but she was able to get out and talk to Amy about the latest from the US/Israel war with Iran. 5:50 - Jim Ryan drops in to talk meteors and the hilarious sounds they make.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean Sharp takes all your calls on an All Calls Saturday morning! He is the Head Honcho of Home Design... The Duke of the Dwelling Space... The King of the Kitchen... The Baron of the Backyard... The Lord of Lawn Care... The Earl of the Entryway... The Kaiser of the Kitchen... The Guru of the Garden... The Sovereign of the Sun Deck!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean Sharp takes all your calls on an All Calls Saturday morning! He is the Head Honcho of Home Design... The Duke of the Dwelling Space... The King of the Kitchen... The Baron of the Backyard... The Lord of Lawn Care... The Earl of the Entryway... The Kaiser of the Kitchen... The Guru of the Garden... The Sovereign of the Sun Deck!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean takes all your calls! That's why it's an All Calls Saturday!!! Dean Sharp is your home design guru.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's an All Calls Saturday with Dean Sharp! Dean tackles all your home improvement and design questions every Saturday Morning from 6a-8a on KFI AM640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim breaks down how massive AI-powered data centers are driving up utility bills for consumers across the U.S. Then, home design guru Dean Sharp—host of Home with Dean Sharp—joins the show from Design & Build Week at the International Builders' Show in Orlando. From cutting-edge trends to the true value of curb appeal, Dean and Tim explore what makes a home stand out—and why good design always pays off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LAPD’s West Valley Division gets honored today — a shout-out to the officers and staff serving the Valley. Dean Sharp, “The House Whisperer” (custom home designer and host of HOME on KFI AM 640 — Saturdays 6–8am, Sundays 9am–noon) joins Conway for Romancing Your Home on Valentine’s Day weekend: the most unusual homeowner requests, “open door dumps,” and easy ways to level up your home’s romance factor. More with Dean on pre-fab/manufactured homes — why they can save a shocking amount of materials, how well-built they’ve become, and why ADUs are exploding across SoCal. And a sad local loss: Sandy Steers, executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, has passed away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We kick things off with Dave’s Hot Chicken and a growing frustration in Orange County, where residents say the smell from the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill is impacting Portola Springs in Irvine. The landfill — one of the largest in California with an estimated 31 million tons of waste — has neighbors demanding answers and relief. Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, joins the show with design wisdom you won’t hear anywhere else. Growing up near the Scholl Canyon Landfill, Dean breaks down how smart design can overcome almost anything. He shares must-know tips on home orientation and situation, why Juliette balconies add real value, and how layered light sources can completely transform a space. More from Dean as he dives into skylights — including why going frosted might be the smartest move you can make for comfort and resale. And finally, people turning to Trader Joes to save money. Plus, a look at Olympics women’s hockey as excitement builds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s a full whiparound on The Tim Conway Jr. Show: How many cities the size of Del Aire would it take to make up Riverside County—and why Tim is now unofficially the PR rep for the little-known unincorporated area near LAX. Plus, Dean Sharp joins with highlights from the best of CES, home edition, and Tim recaps the tragic Santa Clarita girls hockey team crash in Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We start with food and media buzz as Yelp releases its Top 100 Restaurants, with seven L.A. spots making the list, and new chatter heats up about Paramount still being in the mix to buy Warner Bros. Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, joins the show for a deep dive into bedroom design — from ceiling fans and lighting rules to whether fireplaces belong in bedrooms at all. He also shares practical advice on why the lowest-hanging light in your home should be over the kitchen table, and how smart bedroom layouts can impact safety and comfort. The conversation continues with more eye-opening design tips, including why bedroom windows should function as doors and the surprising realities of sneaking in and out of bedrooms. We wrap with a pop-culture twist as Dr Pepper licenses a viral TikTok jingle from Romeo Bingham for its ad during the College Football National Championship, proving once again that social media is driving mainstream advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We 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.
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 concerns about whether the flood of rebuilding plans could lead to mistakes in places like Altadena and the Palisades, plus clarity on ADUs, temporary tax relief, and how housing policy is trying to keep up with demand. And just when you think the day can’t get stranger, emergency crews are forced to evacuate people off the Disneyland Monorail after it’s stuck in place for more than two and a half hours — proving even the “Happiest Place on Earth” isn’t immune to chaos. Space, tragedy, housing headaches, and Disney drama — all in one unforgettable hour.
The hour opens with more from Petros Papadakis, including laughs over favorite guilty-pleasure restaurants and Petros’ unfiltered take on Nick Reiner. The conversation blends sports, pop culture, and classic Conway-style banter. The show then shifts to major national news as Fox News reports the suspected shooter connected to the Brown University case was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire. Additional details later emerge during a news conference confirming the same outcome. Dean Sharp, the House Whisperer, joins the program to discuss the state beginning repair work on an abandoned oil well in Newport Beach that has left a nearby home red-tagged indefinitely. Dean explains why issues like this are far more common in California than many people realize and also weighs in on the upcoming 2025 Holiday Gift Guide with smart home-focused ideas. The hour wraps with local and pop culture highlights, including congratulations to Beckman High School football head coach Marcello Giuliano on being named Coach of the Year, recognition for Makhi Czaykowski earning Second Team All-County honors, discussion about the Oscars moving toward YouTube, and a celebration of A Charlie Brown Christmas marking its 60th anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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