Mark Thompson delivers a crash course in classic television as he teaches producer Richie Quintero who Johnny Carson. Guest Michael Monks joins the show to break down the latest LA County budget cuts and what they mean for local services. Plus, a Campbell’s Soup exec faces backlash after reportedly calling the brand “food for poor people,” and the memorial continues to grow for the brave Burbank K9 officer tragically killed in the line of duty.

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Santa Monica puts its foot down on Waymo’s noisy late-night charging stations—and the tech titan’s next stop is the Santa Clarita Valley! Crozier opens up about the heartfelt passing of his wife’s beloved cat, while the crew reacts to the Trump administration’s move to remove nursing from its list of “professional degrees.” Plus, with holiday travel chaos on the horizon, Tim shares smart, simple tips to keep you from getting sick on the road.

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Author and comedian Mark Malkoff joins Mark Thompson to dive deep into Love, Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. From behind-the-curtain gems to Carson’s unmatched influence, it’s a must-hear conversation for comedy fans. Then Mark Thompson unravels the unbelievable story of a multimillion-dollar comic book discovered in the most unlikely place...up in the attic! 

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Mark Thompson fills in for Conway, starting with a tease of a new Dick Van Dyke documentary, followed by breaking news on the tragic death of a Burbank K-9 after a shootout off the 5 Freeway that left the suspect dead. Mark also dives into a bizarre but relatable moment as a woman is rushed to urgent care over a paper cut, the glamorous listing of Liberace’s iconic Sherman Oaks estate, and a fascinating look at an off-the-grid coastal L.A. enclave where residents are redefining survival. A blend of Hollywood sparkle, real-life tension, and unexpected human stories.

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Mark Thompson welcomes filmmaker Steve Boettcher to discuss his new documentary Dick Van Dyke: A 100th Celebration, offering a rare glimpse into the legend’s milestone moment. Mark then dives into the best—and absolute worst—times for SoCal drivers to hit the road before Thanksgiving, along with a lively rundown of holiday breakups, KFI crew shakeups, and the hilarious revelation that half of this year’s Thanksgiving guests may be showing up totally stoned. Rounding it out is Mark’s own beloved Thanksgiving tradition, bringing humor, heart, and a dash of seasonal madness to the table. 

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Mark Thompson serves up a whirlwind of headlines—from a California pho restaurant forced to close after a viral video sparked a health department crackdown, to ICE raids hitting car wash shops across the state. Mark also digs into the surprising rise of raccoons as household pets and the alarming report that a silent tick-borne meat allergy contributed to the death of a JetBlue pilot. Then Andy Riesmeyer joins Mark for a lively cross-segment to talk movies, TV, and his own adventures in media. A mix of curiosity, cautionary tales, and classic Mark Thompson energy. 

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Tim Conway Jr. kicks off a special live broadcast from the Smart & Final Extra in Yorba Linda with Chef Bruno Serato, founder of Caterina’s Club, to preview the 15th Annual KFI Pastathon happening on Giving Tuesday (12/02). Tim shows off the listener gift bags, reveals that his wife’s handmade ornaments sold out instantly, and works the crowd to find out who drove the furthest, all while handing out literal Ding-Dongs. 

Two young listeners give a heartwarming shoutout to their hardworking dad, and Tim compares the airplane noise of Burbank vs. Yorba Linda. 

Conway wraps the hour announcing over $5,000 raised so far and chats with the youngest listener in attendance about how they found KFI.

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Tim kicks off Hour 2 with a new fundraising total nearing $6,000 and welcomes Chef Bruno Serato back to preview the 15th Annual Pastathon and how listeners can join the big Giving Tuesday (12/02) event. 
Tim quizzes Chef Bruno on the best canned sauces, frozen pizzas, and the art of frozen food, and then calls him out for accidentally cursing on air. 
Conway moves from tossing Ding-Dongs to tossing out Donettes as he updates listeners on SoCal rain and checks in with Angel Martinez, who hilariously got stuck in the very SigAlert she reported on. 
Then, pasta royalty Francisco DeCecco joins to talk boxed pasta greatness, and Tim wraps with KFI’s Michael Crozier sharing his powerful firsthand memories of moving to LA during the 1992 riots and working at KFI through it all.

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Tim kicks off the hour with KTLA’s Chip Yost swapping stories with Tim about reporting emotional news, running into old bosses while waiting to meet Conway, and a surprise dating tale… Plus a debate over LA vs. OC. 
Tinamarie Squieri from the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation joins to talk community giving, Smart & Final’s work with Caterina’s Club, and Conway’s infamous rotisserie chicken incident. 
Then Sebas from The Woody Show and the viral Cart Narcs channel drops in to explain how he polices bad grocery store behavior, and the surprises continue as radio legend Commander Chuck Street stops by to reminisce with Tim about classic Rick Dees Show moments.

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Tim closes out the live broadcast from Smart & Final Yorba Linda with huge news, over $11,000 raised, meaning more than 11,000 meals for kids. He shouts out the entire crew and shares his infamous Thanksgiving story, complete with ignored instructions from his wife and a memorable tale about his mom. 
Tim chats with the crowd, including a veteran, and tells a sweet story about his longtime Burbank mailman, Mario. A listener shares a heartbreaking story and request for help, and Tim wraps the night by thanking the audience, Smart & Final, Caterina’s Club, and everyone who made this record-breaking remote possible.

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