Sam in the Morning with Charlotte

Why Southern Califronia is the main testing ground for new cars. We speak to Jodi Ambrose, who called in from Scottsdale to talk about the three books she's written on sex and food.

It is finally starting to feel like Fall, as cooler weather rolls in. But no rain in sight. We're joined by Nicole Smith and Lanisha Smith, the hosts of our new show Smith Custom Elite Radio. Find out about their inpiring friendship and their ambitions in LA.

Talking about timing zones, we get a bit philosophitcal about whether we're alone in the universe. Have you heard of Dallas Raines? A caricature of a weatherman on LA TV. The cutest video you've ever seen. We talk to Natalie Norcross who has started a niche business to help companies establish their brands.

The US begins air strikes on ISIS in Syria in what promises to be a long struggle. Apple sells 10 million iPhones over the weekend. We are joined by LA Talk Radio host Traci Lynn, a fitness guru and life coach who is out to help people be their best, and her friend Christine Horton, also a fitness nut, who is visiting from Vancouver. We also mentioned Traci's co-host Tanya Brown and her work with mental health. Check out their show Life Angelz.

Today's news and relevant topics.

Los Angeles is pounded by extreme heat and there is no relief in sight from the 100+ degree weather. Not everyone is happy with Apple's automatic download of the new U2 single. We are joined by Andrea Kelly, a long-time friend of the show, a funny lady, and a talent agent for actors who need help getting into the film industry. Unlimited Talent Agency also conduct seminars to show new actors the business side of the industry.

More on Raven player Ray Rice and his beating of his wife. Apple's new iPhones and Apple Watch. Will it take off? We talk to LA Talk Radio host Max Tucci about his Southern Florida TV show "Eye on the People" and about the full life he's living.

Charlotte's back with the story of how her car got hit by two colliding cars while stopped at a light. We're joined in the studio by new LA Talk Radio host Rich Tola, an interesting and entertaining Yoga and fitness coach who made the move from Wall Street to Hollywood.

Unspeakable crimes against children have gone unreported for decades in the U.K. Brangelina get married. We talk to comic Jimmy Dore about the sorry state of our media and his new book "Your Country Is Just Not That Into You."

Our scheduled guest for today forgot she had a radio appearance today, so we covered topics of the day, including the Emmys. Are there zoos in England? You better believe it!

The Ice Bucket craze catches on, but can California afford to waste the water? We're joined in the studio by Tantra Devi, who describes the multitude of ways to enjoy sexuality.

After catching up on some sleep, Sam is refreshed and ready to go. We are joined by two talented guys, Nikhil Korula and Eddie Pence, a musician and a comic who host Wake Up Hollywood on our station.

When your back hurts, you ain't going anywhere. Tricks for keeping your laundry from wrinkling. We speak to Keith Liddell, who claims to have won a world record for the fastest punch. Further inquiry reveals this man does a lot of crazy things, somewhat like the Jackass shows.

The upcoming new iPhone is going to have larger screens. After a huge theft of passwords, other forms of identification online are necessary. We're joined in the studio by verteran Production Designer Peter Wooley, who has great tales of working in Hollywood on some of the greatest movies. Peter also wrote "You Only Go 'Round Once."

Freak thunderstorms hit LA over the weekend. We are joined in the studio by two handsome guests, Jerod Zavistoski and Zach Jazek, hosts of Modern Male Radio. We discuss ways to attract women and being a cool man.

Unprecedented heat in LA, and of course no rain in sight and a worsening drought. Sam sheds some Facebook "friends" that irritate him. We are joined by May Hui and Katie Chen of Catch Matchmaking to talk about how they connect singles for serious relationships.

Sam highlights to Charlotte the benefit of working on the show, like taking days off. Zoos are probably not a good destination for people who sympathize with animals. Find out how to get the service you deserve from a retail store. We are joined in the studio by hip hop artist Vada Hedgeman.

Charlotte is up on all the awards shows. We are joined by dating expert Laurel House and matchmaker May Hui who came in to promote The Great Love Debate about to take place in LA this week.

The many TV shows we never watched. Reviewing our sexual show from last Wednesday. Our guest Shanna Ferrigno could not make it to the studio, so she phones in to tell us about the workout event she holds with her father, Lou Ferrigno, at the Santa Monica Pier.

A rollercoaster at Magic Mountain goes off the rail killing one person. Check fraud hits home. We are joined by two cute guests we connected with on FaceBook, Tina and Kate. The girls are from Europe and have lots of stories to tell. A very FUNNY show.

CDs and CD-ROMS: Nobody uses them anymore, but at one time they were the ultimate dream for computer users. Video is now practical to watch online, but it wasn't always this elegant. We talk to Sarah Romine, who had a stint in LA for a couple of years, and who has learned about the entertainment industry. Read her novel "Ghost Light."

A joke-generating machine. Hustled in Las Vegas. We are joined by Laurie Burton, who helps people find their original self. Laurie enlightens us with wisdom about life and energy. She trains people to be confident in communicating and speaking.

Rants about dentists. Cancer facts. What does one do when breasts are clogged and can't produce milk? No guest means covering events in the news today.

Interesting weekend stories and things that are happening today. First impressions are all that matters. Accents and languages. More World Cup soccer.

When people do careless things Sam gets irritated. Charlotte gets locked out of her apartment. Sam recounts his own lockout stories. We are joined by Kathryn Cicoletti, an entrepreneur who left a high-paying career to start Making Sense Babe.

A new radio with 16,000 stations. Do we really need one? The World Cup kicks off and soccermania appears in the U.S. Ideas to get fit. We speak to Vanessa Bond who is involved with The Taste, a food show with professional chefs, and invites our listeners to be considered for casting.

Keeping up with social media can make your crazy. Charlotte meets some large oysters. Texas governor Rick Perry compares homosexuality to alcoholism. We are joined in the studio by entrepreneur Michael Gluck and learn about his market research firm VGMarket and his rise to riches from his love for video games.

Charlotte tells of her trip up north for a wedding. Sam is on his fourth wind, following a short night of sleep. Let's talk about a popular radio host who was pissed at his listeners and ended his show early. First dates get expensive. Flight delays. We are joined by singer Alisha Zalkin, who today releases her new EP, and we listen to her cool music.

Sam recounts his smashing evening at the Barry Gibb concert at the Hollywood Bowl. We spend some time talking about the Bee Gees, Sam's all-time favorite musicians. Having kids is optimal earlier in life.

The process of writing a novel. The problem with bad customer service provided by the cable TV companies. The new Amazon Fire TV is the newest cool gadget. What do you do when your gadget doesn't understand our accent? We speak to Robin Reinach who calls from NYC about her erotic romance "Broken Open."

Sam recounts an '80s party he went to over the Memorial Day weekend. How do you measure friendships? Charlotte tells about the wedding she went to in San Francisco. People killed doing the things they love. Wax museums.

Lots of dead of fish washed out on the beach because of crazy ocean tides. Las Vegas. Adventures of snow and drugs in Sam's past. What's an addiction? We speak to Nicole Kosanke "Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change." This is no twelve-step program, but an original way to fight addiction.

Another actor is being accused of shooting his wife. Cheating on your spouse. We're joined by Kayla-Jane Danger, a fetish actress and producer, who is as smart as she is sexy.

Fires are raging in Southern California. The saga of Donald Sterling continues, and he's in total denial. We speak to Carl Russo, who calls in from San Francisco to discuss his book about the Sicilan mafia "The Sicilian Mafia: A True Crime Travel Guide.

Should birthdays be a big deal? Sam explains some unanswered questions about traffic. We speak to the famous thriller author Dale Brown about his new techno-military novel "Starfire," and how he has written a book a year for over 20 years!

Find out what the best time is for pickup in the supermarket. We talk about what must be the largest grocery store in the country, which was opened in Sherman Oaks. Finding talented kids that can be good actors. Choosing good clothes and the shopping experience. Charlotte recalls from the days she was a regimented swimmer. Dr. Adi Jaffe calls in to discuss Alternatives Brain Institute, a system that uses scientific, non-invasive methods to treat mental and sleep issues, as well as addictive behavior.

The case for always dressing up and looking nice before leaving the house. Charlotte owns many shoes. Find out how many. Is British food as bad as people say? Not according to Charlotte. We speak to author Tom Wilde about his debut novel "The Blood of Alexander", and Indiana Jones-like adventure wrapped into a historic thriller.

Today's date is actually hilarious as Charlotte recalls a quote from "Miss Congeniality." A unique new app that has revolutionized how we share photos. We are joined by two beautiful Burlesque dancers Donna Hood and Miss Miranda, who perform in LA in Donna's show "Tease If You Please." Find out about the art of striptease and how these women discovered their calling. We also talk to Suzanna McQueen, who wrote "4 Seasons in 4 weeks" about the cycles that women go through.

The excitement of getting her new iPad is showing on Charlotte, and the conversation turns to tech and gadgets. Sam announces the launch of his new adult radio station, Radio Temptation. He rips into the junk sex radio on satellite radio and explains the uniqueness of the new station. We are joined Sarah Horne, a beautiful and smart jewelry designer who started her own company to market her creations.

Easter, Good Friday and Passover. Find out why they happen at the same time every year. Remembering your dreams. Sam dreams about snakes. We hope to speak to Maria Menounos and her long-time mate Kevin Undergaro from the set of TV's Extra. Maria turns out to be busy on set, but Kevin does call in and tells us about the interesting things they are doing.

Did you file your taxes yesterday? Thankfully, Tax Day is behind us. Charlotte reports using the My Pillow pillow we received from our guest yesterday. This pillow sounds promising, and Sam plans to use it tonight and test it himself. We speak to author Sonya Rhodes, who wrote the book "The Alpha Woman," discussing high-achieving professional women and how they can find the right partner.

Happy Passover. The new Ralphs grocery store down the street from us has a Kosher department that takes up half the store. Obviously, a lot of Jewish people live here. Will Charlotte experience culture shock when she attends a Seder dinner tonight? We are joined by LA Talk Radio host Cheryl Lubin, an education professional who proves to be a very interesting and entertaining guest. Check out her radio show In Our Times for more.

Stand up comedy seems like a difficult thing to do. Our porn star guest is missing in action and Sam ponders why porn stars are flaky. The problem with landlords and lots more interesting, fun stuff.

Another shooting at Fort Hood by a soldier who had been undergoing therapy for PTSD. A husband is found dead in a rented house after years of being missing. We're joined by author Alan Fox and talk about his new book "People Tools" and his life in real-estate, as well as the thousand of other things he has done.

Have you heard about the Instagram Millionaire? We are joined in the studio by Gabrielle Lewis, the publisher of Thrifty Hunter magazine. Gabrielle promotes finding great buys for a lot less than what you'd spend at the store. We also speak to Ryan Nicodemus, co-creator of "The Minimalists," where they promote simple living and forgoing conspicuous consumption.

Spectator sports are not for everyone. The mystery of the missing Air Malaysia plane continues. We are joined by author Reginia McKinney, who has driven into town from Fresno, CA. She comes from a large family, founded a foster-home agency, and has a lot to tell.

Is Global Warming a real phenonmenon? We receive a sincere-sounding compliment from an ad-hoc caller. We talk to actress Joan Benedict Steiger, who played key roles opposite some of Hollywood's greatest leading men, and married Rod Steiger many years back. We also talk to Max Tucci about his upcoming interview with ultra-famous author Jackie Collins.

Another shaker this morning is causing frayed nerves in LA. We are joined by John Mikaelian who wrote a book to help out new college students. The plane that disappeared continues to dominate the news.

We are joined by Charlotte's visiting friend Sarah Ashley and have a fun morning. The two share some college memories and have great chemistry. But, they got themselves into trouble already wen they go hiking. We speak to Eric Maisel, a life coach and a writer who inspires and teaches the way to happiness.

The burn on Charlotte's face turns into a tan. Incredible. Pistorius' trial in South Africa continues to fascinate. The city is starting to close down medical Marijuana dispensaries. We are joined in the studio by the super-fun actress Sharon Farrell, who tells us of stories in Hollywood's golden days, including starring next to Steve McQueen.

Although Charlotte could walk to work, Sam suggests that she doesn't since she would attract too much attention. We review our photo shoot. We discuss Charlotte's attractiveness and Sam gives her career advice. Sam gets a Kabbalah reading from our recent guest Siona Thacker and tells about it. Contact Siona for your own fascinating reading at 818-471-2271. We are joined by Saren Stiegel, an awesome woman who has transformed herself into a very happy and fullfilled person after coming up with The Glow Effect.

We recall our photo shoot yesterday and a few funny moments. The best parts of Hawaii. How to improve your libido. We are joined by the Cleanse Chick Melissa Freedman, who tells us how to live healthy and fit.

Does time go as fast in the UK as it does in the US? We each has a theory of why time seems to move faster as you get older. Driving in the rain. The car culture in LA. Sam recounts the Amanda Knox story after she returns to the headlines. We talk to Michael Dwyer, who has plans to resurrect the USFL, which was a new football league in the early '80s.

Charlotte goes to a party where tons of snow were brought in from who knows where. A lot of rich people in LA. Tips to consider when you want to start a business. Piers Morgan is taken off his CNN show, and we are not surprised. We are joined by musical duo LNA, Anna and Leandro, who play and sing their original music.

The Winter Olympics are at full throttle, and we theorize that the cold countries do best at the competitions and win the most medals. An accident on the Hollywood freeway stops the traffic completely for hours. We talk to New York author Tim Peterson about his book series "Men Talk."

On her first day on the show as the regular co-host, Charlotte tells us a little more about herself, and Sam tells about his trip to Vegas and lthe ove/hate relationship he has with the video poker machines. We talk to author Toni Rae, who wrote "I Dated This Guy Once," about dating and relationships.