In the 6 p..m hour, the conversation kicks off with the heartwarming story of Alice Cooper losing his credit card at an Arizona gas station, only for an honest stranger to return it and get rewarded with an original vinyl album. Lou shares his own memorable celebrity run-ins with Sam Kinison at the carwash, Daryl Strawberry, and Dee Snider at 6 a.m., while listeners call in with their own wild encounters — from rehab with Amanda Bynes to having potato chips stolen by Heather Graham.  

The crew also discusses a new survey showing a growing number of people are happily single by choice due to emotional burnout, financial stress, dating costs and political differences.  

Plus, there’s talk of the massive 18-inch “Tallerboy” Coors Light cans at the FIFA World Cup, a heartbreaking armed robbery of a South Boston kids’ lemonade stand, McDonald’s latest menu tests and AI drive-thru rollout, and a quick-fire round of Radio ADD covering everything from UFC at the White House to tipping fatigue. 

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Graduation season is in full swing and Lou tackles the big question: Should new grads move back home with mom and dad to save money for their first house?  

There’s the example of a 22-year-old Riverside County grad earning a solid $88K who still wants to live at Casa Mom ’n’ Dad — Uncle Lou says absolutely not, while listeners weigh in against Dave Ramsey’s take.  

With empty nesters refusing to downsize and sitting on big multi-bedroom homes, it’s making it even harder for younger families to climb the property ladder. On the bright side, the job market remains robust with 172,000 new jobs added in May, though everyone’s still anxious about AI and skyrocketing affordability. 

Lou reminisces about Wendy’s introducing baked potatoes back in 1983 — because of course he does.  

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Lou reacts to Valerie Bertinelli’s wild stories on Rob Lowe’s podcast — admitting she had to quit cocaine in her 20s because even the birds chirping drove her insane, plus her young marriage to Eddie Van Halen and the party days with her “One Day at a Time” co-star Mackenzie Phillips.  

Then it’s time to feel old: A bunch of classic 1986 hits like “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” “Final Countdown,” and “Take My Breath Away” are turning 40 this year. The hour also covers the ridiculous Yahweh Energy Drink trademark drama, the big Hamburger Helper comeback as people tighten their belts, a cautionary tale about jelly shots gone wrong in Florida for folks in their 60s, and Lou proudly singing the praises of his beloved Shakey’s pizza. 

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Lou dives into fast food news as McDonald’s tests a new AI drive-thru system named Archy, while Pizza Hut admits 90% of customers ditch the crust and plans to make it actually delicious. Lou also declares he’s not a fan of ranch dressing, much to the dismay of half the audience.  

The hour gets tasty with pizza talk, including Donald Trump’s surprising connection to memorable pizza ads, plus an update on the woman who famously threw a burrito at a Chipotle worker in Santa Ana finally getting nabbed by police.  

One listener’s Costco rotisserie chicken hack (making chicken and rice in the plastic bag) draws major health backlash, and Lou wraps up the show with a round of Radio ADD, terrible dad jokes, and a reminder about gambling self-exclusion lists. Classic Lou — food, fun, and zero filter. 

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-VIRAL VIDEO OF BOY ASKING FOR BBQ

-IS THE NO ASKING A SOUTHERN THING?  LISTENERS REAX

-COMMENTS ARE WILD AND ACROSS THE BOARD

-CLEANSER/PALM SPRINGS BREAKS MARILYN MONROE RECORD/PROMO

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-TEENS HAVE “OTHER PRIORITIES”  BAD FOR THEM

-WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST SUMMER JOB

-META LAYOFFS HAVE GRADS SPOOKED

-CLEANSER/WE NEED BETTER JOBS DUE TO AI/PROMO

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-YOUNG PEOPLE SAY THE RESTAURANT DATE IS TOO EXPENSIVE

-LOU SAYS NO GETTING AROUND IT

-THE END OF THE GRAND BUFFETT AT MGM LAST CHANCE

-CLEANSER/RADIO ADD

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The chemical storage tank in Garden Grove is getting increasingly wild. There’s a crack in the tank that’s releasing the pressure, but not a hazardous, toxic gas cloud, and around 50,000 residents have been evacuated, with no timeline of return, from neighboring communities. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a state of emergency, while Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm nearby are still operating. What won’t you be drinking this Memorial Day long weekend? After 177 years, Milwaukee brew Schlitz is going out of business. So many people are traveling this long weekend, with an increase of more than 50% since last year. There’s a battle raging between the Boomers and Gen Z regarding affordability and perpetrated by “Shark Tank” honcho Kevin O’Leary, who thinks Gen Z is merely being winey.

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Boomers vs Gen Z! These two top-and-tale generations are battling it out over affordability. Is Gen Z wasting its money on frivolous things while also whining about not having enough money as they outpace their parents’ earnings? The online commentators are up in arms over “Shark Tank” 400-millionaire Kevin O’Leary’s comments. Should you be buying Starbucks if you have a credit card balance at the end of the month? Starting this summer at OC’s Laguna Beach, you will no longer be able to bring oversized beach umbrellas except in designated areas. If you break the rule, you could be fined up to $500.

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Firefighters have located a crack at the top of a chemical storage tank in Orange County’s Garden Grove, which might be releasing pressure without releasing toxic gas into the environment. A record number of single women are buying homes, to the tune of 20 million. Ladies, whatever you do, don’t hook up with a N.E.E.T. man. Carl’s Jr. Is struggling to attract new customers, causing a major California franchisee to file for bankruptcy. Plus, the Heart Attack Grill is closing in downtown Las Vegas after more than 15 years of operation. Rob Bass has died at the age of 59. He wrote the classic 1988 hip-hop song “It Takes Two.” Lou rounds out the show with Radio ADD. Plenty of opinions out there in radio land, folks! Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is now in phase 3 of GLP1 weight loss medications. 

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