Flight 1080

Things get strange aboard Flight 1080! Dave and Billy explore the mysterious world of dreams, test their television knowledge with classic TV theme song trivia, and sink their teeth into the surprising differences between vampires of ancient folklore and their Hollywood counterparts. It's another unpredictable flight filled with nostalgia, laughs, and a little supernatural mystery! Join the fun! T...

It's Robot Comedy Night on Flight 1080! Count Vampula joins Billy and Dave as master of ceremonies for an evening of artificial intelligence and highly questionable humor! Featuring stand-up performances by Error 404, CaveBot, Darwin 2.0, Jim3, and the terrifying headliner, KillBot! Five robots, one vampire, and absolutely NO money-back guarantee!

It's a Halloween edition of Flight 1080! Dave and Billy revisit classic Halloween movies, share trailers from some of the weirdest horror B-movies ever made, and explore why people are afraid of the dark. Plus, a sneak peek at the upcoming Robot Comedy Night!

Count Vampula joins Dave Michaels and Billy Armi to discuss Halloween preparations and the upcoming Robot Comedy Night! Dave and Billy also dive into artificial intelligence, local ghosts, mysterious cryptids, and the strange things lurking around the Monterey Bay. Plus, the second installment of The Poor Man's Financial Advice Hour delivers more questionable financial wisdom for people who ain't...

Billy kicks off Episode 112 by committing what may be his most unforgivable offense yet: ripping on the Beach Boys and questioning whether they were even a good band. Weird. Then Unga and Billy Club gather around the campfire to get ready for Halloween, trying to scare each other with caveman versions of The Headless Horseman, The Raven, and their own terrifying personal tales. Fire, fear, questio...

Dave is joined by AI Tom, a longtime computer scientist, electrical engineer, programmer, and university instructor with decades of experience in hardware, software, object-oriented technology, and computational intelligence. Together, they discuss just how quickly artificial intelligence is getting smarter—and whether it may also be getting more dangerous. How close are we to AI systems that exce...

Dave and Billy invent new words for those strangely specific emotions nobody bothered to name—like the joy of donating to 1080 After Dark, the terror of being chased by a murderous ex-wife, and the embarrassment of waving at someone who wasn't waving at you. We also celebrate Oktoberfest, tell some terrible jokes, tackle a brand-new Men of Science, and debut The Poor Man's Financial Advice Hour. T...

Half of this episode disappeared thanks to massive technical problems—which may have been an act of mercy, considering it contained more caveman raps and a little karaoke. But the surviving half rolls on! Dave and Billy take a surprisingly deep dive into old-school roller skates and the evolution of skate wheels—from metal and wood to clay and rubber. Then, Episode 60 of the KSCO Murder Mystery, "...

Dave Michaels and Billy Armi are back with Words of the Day, an abbreviated edition of Men of Science, and a round of local history trivia. Then, the body count rises in Episode 59 of the KSCO Whodunnit, as economics professor Greg Hanle gets killed under some very strange circumstances. Plus, the cavemen grab the microphones again for more prehistoric rap!

Dave and Billy trace an unlikely musical path from Star Trek actress Maggie Thrett and her song "Soupy" to De La Soul's landmark album 3 Feet High and Rising. Then, history is made with the world's first caveman rap battle, followed by another questionable expedition into knowledge with Men of Science. Finally, the KSCO murder mystery gets underway—until technical problems become the episode's mos...

Flight 1080 – Episode 106: Dolphins, Dumb Humans & Men of Science What if we had wheels instead of legs?  Dave and Billy ponder what it takes for a species to become technologically advanced—and why dolphins, despite being pretty smart, still haven't invented so much as a can opener. Dave commits an even greater scientific mystery by completely forgetting Billy's birthday, and Men of Science retur...

We test our knowledge of the world before Jim explains how the WNBA managed to land itself in its latest controversy. Then things take a more serious turn as Jim digs into the text messages reportedly found on Anthony Fauci's phone and what they may reveal. Geography, sports scandals, government intrigue—and Jim Twu. Just another perfectly normal episode of Flight 1080.

Dave sits down with longtime Boulder Creek resident Ron for a trip back through the early days of this historic Santa Cruz Mountains community. Ron shares stories from his years working for the phone company and the lumber industry, along with memories of everyday life, raising a family, and watching Boulder Creek change over the years. It's a personal look at the people, work, and way of life tha...

Dave Michaels and Billy Armi tackle the Word of the Day and the delicate question: How can you tell if you're married to an idiot? Then, on Men of Science, Professor Armi's jealousy finally boils over as he begins to suspect the listener questions might be rigged against him. Plus, should California bring back the grizzly bear? And in one of those stories that practically writes itself, a weird se...

Dave and Billy revisit the 1974 horror classic It's Alive and its unforgettable star—a murderous mutant baby with a serious attitude problem. Then we head into the Santa Cruz Mountains in search of mysterious creatures, strange folktales, local legends and cryptids that may—or may not—be lurking in the woods. Plus, Caveman Idol returns with another round of prehistoric talent, followed by the debu...

Caveman Idol, Men of Science, and the Poop XXX Recruiters Dave and Billy kick things off with another Word of the Day, return to the laboratory for a brand-new edition of Men of Science, and premiere the first-ever episode of Caveman Idol. Watch—or rather, imagine—as prehistoric performers attempt beatboxing, rap music, magic tricks, and fire taming with predictably disastrous results. The guys al...

Flight 1080 – Episode 100: Magic, Cats & Sleeping in the Nude It's our 100th episode, and we're celebrating the only way we know how—with complete nonsense. Billy and Dave debate the horrors of sleeping in the nude, share another collection of delightfully absurd cat poetry, challenge each other in another edition of Men of Science, and welcome the mysterious Mr. Billy Armi Genie Man, who stops by...

Episode 99- Men of Science and the Battle of the Sexes Who's easier to understand—men or women? Dave and Billy tackle the age-old debate as they compare the topics that seem to fascinate each sex, with predictably humorous results. The conversation also turns to some of Hollywood's greatest actors before another entertaining edition of Men of Science!, where one professor always seems to get the b...

Episode 98- "Sorry About That Noise!" This episode goes everywhere it probably shouldn't. Dave Michaels and Billy Armi explore strange "Words of the Day," debate the awkward body sounds that deserve an apology, imagine the bizarre circumstances that could leave behind the world's weirdest chalk outlines, compare the most common everyday phrases from around the globe, and ask whether Americans coul...

Join Dave Michaels and Billy Armi for another unpredictable ride on Flight 1080! This week the crew wonders whether bikini baristas and hot coffee are really a good combination before diving into the surprisingly disgusting things that are legally allowed to end up in our food. Along the way, listeners test their ears with another Mystery Sound, the professors return for Men of Science to tackle a...

Billy and Dave take a journey through some of California's most curious place names, exploring the origins of the Missouri Triangle, Buttonwillow, Bakersfield, Alum Rock, Willow Glen, and Hangtown. They also uncover the story of the Lexington murders and discuss the San Jose park where public hangings once took place—a park that still exists today. Plus, it's time for another Word of the Day and a...

Dave and Billy discuss what dads really want for Father's Day, why moms seem to want completely different things for Mother's Day, and pay tribute to the late Boring Jeff. They also answer listener questions in another edition of Men of Science, tackling everything from Mars to artificial intelligence. Plus, the latest KSCO Whodunnit: "The Disappearance of Dave Michaels." When Dave vanishes inside...

Episode 95: Predicting the Class of 2026 & The AI Silent Treatment In Episode 95 of Flight 1080, Dave Michaels and Billy Armi take a look at the fascinating life and legacy of legendary filmmaker and radio pioneer Orson Welles. The conversation then shifts to the graduating Class of 2026, as Dave and Billy make their predictions about who might become tomorrow's biggest winners—and who could face...

Dave Michaels and Billy Armi remember their friend and fellow broadcaster Jeff "Boring Jeff" Savage, longtime host of Driver's Seat, while exploring several highly questionable ways to honor his memory. Things quickly go off the rails when Alec decides that drinking a quart of motor oil is a good idea before anyone can stop him—or encourage him. Also featured is Episode 3 of BUMTOWN – Suburban Sto...

Dave Michaels and Professor Billy Armi return to the laboratory/studio/kitchen to continue their dangerously underfunded scientific research. This week, the men of science tackle fuel efficiency myths, explore the mysterious rage triggers that make Dave angry, and investigate the horrifying social phenomenon of people microwaving suspiciously smelly foods in workplace breakrooms. Along the way, th...