The Download

Chris and Elli discuss a variety of topics related to what's in the news and currently trending on this Monday June 9, 2014.

Chris and Elli discuss a variety of topics related to what's in the news and currently trending on this Monday June 2, 2014.

Twenty-two-time Grammy-winning engineer/producer Al Schmitt joins us to talk about some of the highlights of his career, including some of the over 150 gold and platinum albums he's recorded and mixed. Many of the artists he's worked with include Jefferson Airplane, Neil Young, Sam Cooke, Steely Dan, Toto, Natalie Cole and Paul McCartney.

Artist and co-founder of the Chouinard Foundation school of art in Los Angeles Dave Tourjé joins us to discuss his arduous efforts to revive and establish the memory of this school, with the humble beginning of having unwittingly purchased Nelbert Chouinard’s South Pasadena home in 1998.

Chris and Elli discuss a variety of topics related to what's in the news and currently trending on this Monday March 31, 2014.

Chris and Elli discuss a variety of topics related to what's in the news and currently trending on this Monday March 24, 2014.

Chris and Elli discuss a variety of topics related to what's in the news and currently trending on this Monday March 17, 2014.

Chris and Elli interview special guest Charissa Farley to talk about the Desert Cancer Society's Round For Life fundraiser, which helps to raise money for cancer patients in the Coachella Valley that can't afford health insurance.

Chris and Elli discuss a variety of topics related to what's in the news and currently trending on this Monday March 3, 2014.

Chris and Elli discuss a variety of topics related to what's in the news and currently trending on this Monday February 24, 2014.

Last week we lost one of the world's most beloved TV dads, with the passing of actor Ralph Waite. Ralph made his television debut in The Waltons as John Walton Sr., as well as several films and multiple guest appearances on the CBS hit series NCIS. On June 22 2010, Chris and Elli interviewed Ralph on another radio program they co-hosted together to talk about Ralph's life, including personal struggles and victories, also celebrating his 82nd birthday. That interview is featured here in its entirety.

Chris and Elli discuss a variety of topics related to what's in the news and currently trending on this Monday February 10, 2014, including Time Warner Cable's upcoming "Best Moms" contest.

Internationally acclaimed sculptress Gesso Cocteau joins us to talk about some of her work, including the largest standing bronze sculpture in America known as Endless Celebration. We also talk about her many other works of art on display at numerous Hard Rock Cafés here as well as in Rome.

Singer and actress Lucie Arnaz joins us to talk about her latest album release Latin Roots, paying tribute to her father. She also shares some funny stories about her life growing up with her parents, the late Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and also discusses her recent move to Palm Springs, CA including her upcoming concert in her new hometown.

In April of 1969, the Carpenters, Richard and Karen signed to A&M Records, marking this year as their 45th anniversary with the label. In this rare and introspective interview, Richard Carpenter joins us to talk about the early days at A&M, as well give us a candid and detailed look at much of what went into the creation of the Carpenters 'sound'. We also discuss a few recent unknown details, as well as some of Richard's own personal thoughts on the music business today and what he is currently doing.