Flight 1080 – Episode 63: Bavarian Spirits and Dumb Topics This week we raise a stein to Oktoberfest! Dave and Billy dive into the Bavarian spirit with stories of strange folklore and paranormal happenings from the heart of Germany. Along the way, we test just how far a “dumb topic” can go—like the age-old question: how many holes does a straw really have? It’s laughs, legends, and a little bit of lager on this latest flight.
Episode 62 – Dangerous Guys, Atlantis, and Murder on the Airwaves On this wild ride of Flight 1080, Dave and Billy break down why so-called “dangerous guys” always seem to attract attention, then plunge into the mysteries of the lost city of Atlantis and the allure of conspiracy theories. In the name of science, Billy Armi straps in for a time-traveling experiment at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center—with results that are equal parts absurd and mind-bending. And for fans of noir radio, the KSCO Whodunnit series continues with three chilling installments: the deaths of Walter Sterling, a city councilman, and Watsonville’s own Downtown Owl. It’s a mix of danger, mystery, and time-warping madness you won’t want to miss.
ep 61- Smart, Dumb, and What The Heck Are They Talking About This episode takes a playful look at intelligence, turning the tables on what it really means to be smart—or dumb. Dave and Billy explore why “smart people are really dumb,” “dumb people are really smart,” and why babies, despite their cuteness, can be hilariously clueless. Listeners are invited to laugh along as the show breaks down these ideas with equal parts satire and common sense. The fun continues with a crowd favorite: What The Heck Are They Talking About? In this segment, cryptic descriptions of everyday body functions and grooming habits are read aloud, leaving the audience to puzzle out what’s really going on. From squeaky clues to mysterious hints, callers had to match their wits against some very silly riddles. A mix of humor, philosophy, and audience participation, Episode 61 proves once again that Flight 1080 can make even the most ridiculous questions sound worth pondering—at least for a couple of hours on the AM dial.
Flight 1080 – Episode 60: The Smell of Lawlessness From rolling stops to cultural quirks, this episode takes a sharp turn into the strange connections between how we drive and how we live. Dave and Billy dig into traffic law violators, the habit of not fully stopping at intersections, and what those small acts of lawlessness might say about bigger issues. The conversation swerves into the foods some cultures can stomach that others wouldn’t touch, and the sometimes surprising scents that might—or might not—attract the opposite sex. And if that’s not enough, we keep the mystery alive with back-to-back chapters of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice. Episode 33 brings back the dead callers of KSCO for one last eerie broadcast, while Episode 34 digs into the shocking idea that John Lennon’s assassin might not have acted alone. It’s law, culture, comedy, and murder all rolled into one—only on Flight 1080.
ep 59 – Sand, Evolution, Murder at the Lighthouse and Someone Tries to Kill Hip Hop This week on Flight 1080, we dig deep — literally — into the question of what lies beneath the sand of beaches and deserts. From hidden layers to surprising discoveries, it’s not always what you’d expect. We also break down the evolution of cats and dogs, exploring how these two companions took such different paths from their wild ancestors to our living rooms. And in The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice, the danger continues: Episode 31: The Lighthouse Incident – The Death of Zach reveals how tragedy struck on the Santa Cruz coast. Episode 32: The Attempted Murder of Hip Hop puts the very soul of music on trial — but with DJ CHUD and the Watsonville crew from The Mix 104.7 standing guard, hip hop has defenders willing to fight for every beat. It’s mystery, science, and evolution with a dose of chaos — only on Flight 1080.
ep 58 – Chocolate, Rotten Eggs & Cigarette Rage Things get heated (and messy) on this episode of Flight 1080. Billy absolutely loses it over the new ban on filtered cigarettes, delivering one of his trademark rants. Meanwhile, Dave and Billy put science to the test with an experiment titled “Science! Youngevity Chocolate vs. Rotten Eggs: Which Tastes Better?” Spoiler: Dave doesn’t make it very far — you can actually hear him heaving in the background as the experiment goes sideways. It’s chaos, comedy, and controversy all rolled into one unforgettable broadcast.
ep 57 – Who’s in the Pie? & Larry’s Last Stand On this episode of Flight 1080, we celebrate Cabrillo College’s production of Sweeney Todd by serving up a twisted little game called “Who’s in the Pie?” — where our listeners try to guess which unfortunate soul we’ve baked into a meat pie. Things only get darker (and funnier) when we invent new dishes for a cannibal-themed restaurant menu that you’ll wish you hadn’t ordered from. Then, in the latest installment of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice, we head to the haunted grounds of the former Fort Ord military base. It’s there that Larry in Marina meets his mysterious end — in a way only our noir detective stories can deliver. It’s equal parts laughs, shivers, and radio mischief.
Episode 56 – Star Names, Robot Threats, The Curse of Cannery Row and The Death of Gary Morris This week on Flight 1080, we dive into the world of Hollywood stage names—who changed ‘em, why they did it, and which names are just plain weird. Kilbot crashes the show with some unsettling jokes and his usual homicidal threats against humanity. Plus, we bring you Episode 26 of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice, where local radio legend Gary Morris vanishes after a cursed broadcast on Cannery Row. Fame, murder, and mechanical mayhem… it’s all packed into Episode 56!
Episode 55 – Kryptonite, Coolness, Your Death and Crimes of the Sea On this high-flying edition of Flight 1080, we dive headfirst into the eternal debate: are guys cooler, or are chicks just smarter? We weigh Evel Knievel stunts against emotional intelligence and try not to lose our man cards in the process. Then, it’s up, up, and away with some forgotten and downright bizarre facts about Superman—plus a round of superhero trivia that proves not all heroes wear capes… or make sense. And don’t miss back-to-back episodes of KSCO’s Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here, Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice! Episode 24, The Death of You, blurs the line between listener and victim, while Episode 25, Sea Monkey Nukes, blows that line clean out of the water with radioactive weirdness and murky motives.
Flight 1080 – Episode 54: Ghost Ride the Whip Buckle up for Episode 54 of Flight 1080 as Dave takes you on a ride through some of the weirdest car inventions ever made – from the pointless to the downright dangerous. Test your knowledge with car-related trivia, guaranteed to make you question humanity’s priorities. Plus, we air the latest gripping chapter of the KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here, Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice. This episode, titled “Ghost Ride the Whip,” sees MZ and Amy fall victim to cars secretly driven by the souls of the dead. Tune in for laughs, gasps, and the kind of car talk you didn’t know you needed.
Flight 1080 – Episode 53: "Horizontal Foods and Haunted Hikes" In this off-the-rails episode of Flight 1080, Billy Armi joins the cockpit as we sink our teeth into the controversial world of horizontal foods—what are they, why do they matter, and why are some people so wrong about them? Expect raised voices, strong opinions, and zero apologies. We also take a spirited detour into ghostly encounters, swap notes on local hiking trails that might be cursed (or just badly marked), and sprinkle in a dash of weird science because, well, why not? It’s all the chaos you crave, with the volume cranked to 11.
Episode 52 – “Count Vampula’s Crime Scene Throwdown” Things got weird… again. In this episode of Flight 1080, Count Vampula dropped off a delightfully disturbing board game called Crime Scene Autopsy Report—so of course, we played it live on-air with our listeners. Body parts, motives, and questionable alibis flew fast and loose. But it didn’t stop there—somehow we ended up freestyling in between rounds. That’s right: forensic rap battles. Don’t miss this offbeat combo of true crime parody and hip-hop chaos, only on Flight 1080.
ep 51- Vampires, Vowels & Victims Episode 51 sinks its fangs in deep! We host a live, chaotic audience spelling bee—some spellings were so wrong they might’ve summoned something. Count Vampula drops off a suspicious board game that we actually dared to play on-air. And in the latest twist of our murder mystery series, Rich Lieberman and Steve O’Brien meet their bizarre ends. Board games, bloodsuckers, and broadcasters—you’ll laugh, gasp, and maybe check under your seat.
Episode 50: Consulting the Dead and the Death of Don in Salinas It's a golden milestone on Flight 1080 as Dave and the crew dig deep—literally and figuratively. We unearth Episode 18 ("Consulting with the Dead") and Episode 19 ("The Death of Don from Salinas") of the KSCO Whodunnit series, complete with clues, chaos, and a suspicious photo of Rush Limbaugh with googly eyes. We also pan for local treasure, talking gems and precious metals hidden beneath the hills of Santa Cruz. And just when things couldn’t get stranger, we deliver an alternative version of the murder mystery in a voice so southern, it comes with its own jug band soundtrack. Put on your prospector hat and grab your monocle—it’s one wild ride.
On this episode of Flight 1080: Dave and Billy dive into the recent stabbing at Pleasure Point and the growing tension within Santa Cruz surf culture. Then, it’s back to the mayhem with episodes 16 and 17 of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here, Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice, where two more local legends—Kenny Thomas and Carol Stafford—take their final bows.
Episode 48: Rapping, Headlines & Haunting Mysteries Dave and Billy drop bars and break news in this high-flying episode of Flight 1080. From freestyle flows to bizarre headlines, it's a wild ride—then things get dark. The Murder Mystery Series returns with Episode 14: Guinea’s Last Transmission, and the chilling Episode 15: The Curse Beneath the Fog.
In Episode 47 of Flight 1080, we dive into movie talk, challenge the audience with a lively game of Hangman, and premiere the latest installment of the KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice. Buckle up for the fun!
Flight 1080 – Episode 46: Slide Whistles, Suspicious Snacks & Sudden Deaths Buckle up for another turbulent trip aboard Flight 1080! This week, we unleashed not one but two new chapters of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-the-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery & Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice—episodes 10 and 11, where boredom turns fatal and trolls get more than they bargained for. Then it was time for the return of our beloved and mildly concerning "Tasty or Tainted" contest, where wrong answers mean weird food. And just when you thought it couldn't get more unhinged, we busted out the slide whistles and turned your song suggestions into something... well, something. Big thanks to the brave callers who played along!
Episode 45 – Grave Matters and Ghostly Assignments Dave and the gang wander into the land of the dead—literally. From strolls through local graveyards to the art of reading tombstones, this episode is full of stories that refuse to stay buried. We also debut two brand-new chapters of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery & Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice. In Episode 8: "The Last Line Never Rhymes", Timothy Walton is found mysteriously murdered inside Seabright Castle. Then, in Episode 9: "Armi’s Afterlife Assignment", detective Billy Armi dies in a radio stunt and wakes up in heaven, where “The Big Guy” has one final case for him. Things get weird, wild, and a little holy. Listen—if you dare.
Flight 1080 – Episode 44: Murder, Mayhem & Mind-Blowing Facts! Strap in for another wild ride aboard Flight 1080! This week, we blend bizarre science with bloody suspicion in our most explosive episode yet. It’s the latest installment of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice! Tune in for: “The Curious Case of Jim Twu” – A tangled tale of Twu and treachery. “The Final Broadcast of Billy Sunshine” – The mic drops... and so does the body. “The Call Comes In” – A chilling twist you won’t see coming. Plus: fascinating scientific facts to tickle your brain before we kill your favorite characters. Listen if you dare… and maybe help us solve the mystery!