Flight 1080

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...

In this dangerous "Men of Science" edition of Flight 1080, Professors Dave Michaels and Detective Billy Armi perform some of the most reckless experiments ever attempted by graduates of Science School and the American Academy of Explosive Stuntmen. Between bubbling chemicals, highly questionable calculations, and Dave insisting that chicks love dangerous guys, the Men of Science risk life, limb, e...

In Episode 91 of Flight 1080, Billy and Dave dive deep into the science of being a square, the warning signs of hardcore nerd-dom, and the mysterious line between cool and completely hopeless. Along the way, the gang debates which musical instruments impress the ladies… and which ones practically guarantee you'll be eating dinner alone. Plus, Harold Beane returns in a bizarre forest adventure that...

Dave is joined by Tom, an experienced AI instructor, for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on the origins, inner workings, and uncertain future of artificial intelligence. From how large language models actually function to the rise of neural processing units, Co-Pilot systems, and emerging concepts like evolutionary computation, the discussion pulls back the curtain on what's really drivi...

Episode 89 – Cart Chaos and Questionable Ideas What starts as a few "great ideas at the time" quickly spirals into a full-blown societal breakdown—apparently, all it takes is missing shopping carts. Dave and Bill are joined by local author and paranormal investigator Aubrey Graves as things drift somewhere between real-world absurdity and something… not entirely explainable.

 Episode 88 – Microwave Rage & Modern Manners What happens when a harmless burrito run turns you into a full-blown monster? In Episode 88 of  Flight 1080 , Dave Michaels and Detective Billy Armi spiral into a hilariously relatable breakdown of what might trigger your inner Hulk—from burnt pizza mouths to everyday annoyances that somehow hit a little too hard. What starts as a ridiculous "microwave...

Billy Armi and Dave Michaels take a wild ride through everything from the proper pronunciation of "giblets" to the surprisingly strange world of patron saints, The Shining,  break down "dangerous cars," and imagine the most hilariously failed Transformer robots you've never seen and episode 52 of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic T...

In this episode of Flight 1080, Dave Michaels and Detective Billy Armi tip their hats to the one and only Chuck Norris—the man, the myth, the roundhouse legend—while mixing in some practical (and possibly questionable) advice on how to avoid getting pulled over on California roads. Along the way, they dive into the world's oldest and most recognizable hand gestures—some friendly, some not so frien...

In this wildly unpredictable episode of Flight 1080, Dave and Billy dive headfirst into rumors that Donald Trump and his family might be in possession of a time machine—because of course they do. Dave shares a strange tale of a supposed time traveler who claims you can actually spot the exact moment he materialized during the Gettysburg Address, while Billy attempts to read the minds of callers wi...

Episode 84: The TV Shows That Broke Our Hearts In Episode 84 of Flight 1080, Dave Michaels and Detective Billy Armi take a trip through television history, remembering the shows that left audiences emotional when they ended—whether they made viewers sad, angry, or just wishing the story would never stop. Along the way, the guys test their knowledge with some classic TV theme song trivia and swap t...

ep 83 –  Holiday Mash-Up Mayhem, Nobody Wanted the Slide Whistles In Episode 83 of Flight 1080, Dave Michaels and Billy throw the calendar out the window and celebrate everything at once — Christmas, Thanksgiving, the 4th of July, Hanukkah, Groundhog's Day, Halloween, Mechanical Pencil Day, Open Heart Surgery Day, Cataract Surgery Day and more! We also debut another thrilling round of "What's in M...

ep 82- AM, FM and Bay Area Memories In Episode 82 of Flight 1080, Dave is joined by KEGR Steve for a laid-back conversation about AM and FM reception—back when spinning the dial could bring in voices from hundreds of miles away. They talk about signal skip, late-night listening, rooftop antennas, and what made analog radio feel so alive and unpredictable. The discussion also revisits local and San...

ep 81- Love, Loners and Large Hairy Problems Valentine's Day can be hazardous to your health — and we have the emotional paperwork to prove it. Billy and Dave break down the very real dangers of romance season. Dave even gives relationship advice and recites some Valentine's poetry. We also play  "Guess What's In My Hand", dive into the psychology of people who prefer solitude versus those who nev...

Broken Heroes, Underwear Drinking, and Decorative Books Episode 80 of Flight 1080 wanders through America's affection for broken heroes—TV characters who were racist, drunk, abusive, or worse… and somehow still beloved. From there, Billy and Dave drift into words that perfectly describe very specific behaviors, like getting drunk in your underwear with zero plans to go outside, or buying books str...

Billy and Dave are joined by Z Rocker for a wide-ranging conversation that moves through bugs and brain games, slang words and acronyms, classic cartoons, movies, and the ever-intriguing topic of time travel.

ep 78- Mind Games, Hot Dog UFOs, and The Dog-Faced Deed This week on Flight 1080, we dive headfirst into mind tricks, brain games, and slang words that mess with your head more than you realize, before taking a hard left into the absurd with a skit about being abducted by aliens and waking up inside a UFO that smells like hot dogs. The episode also features the latest chapter in the Flight 1080 mu...

ep 77- Love, Lies, and Backwards Beats Dave and Billy put listeners to the test in Episode 77 of Flight 1080 with a reverse-audio music contest, challenging the audience to identify songs played backward from short, distorted snippets. The episode also leans into Valentine's season with a mix of romantic and not-so-romantic poetry, plus a few unfiltered moments where Dave makes his thoughts on lov...

Episode 76 jumps from the bizarre to the strangely fascinating, as we discuss a man police are calling "The Butt Sniffer," explore whether animals can really be identified by body temperature, revisit classic video games, and explain why sovereign citizen arguments never work with police. We also feature the latest KSCO murder-mystery episode, "The Mammoth at Wilder Ranch," set amid the fog and hi...

Things get weird, right off the bat!  Dave and Billy dig into stories of time displacement—people, animals, and even places that seem to slip out of their proper timeline. Along the way, the show veers into a series of weird, ultra-short scripts that feel like transmissions from somewhere slightly off-axis, before Mediochre Dave the Medium drops in to deliver wildly questionable future predictions...