CLL #689 (feat. The Love Between The Two Hosts) – 05/20/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source –JBJ Tape (2008)
This is the only known source for this episode, nearly complete it’s missing roughly 8 minutes of show content. Adam riffs about his preferences regarding spit and urine and he’s got a killer NYC cab driver teaching sex-ed bit too. Solid calls, solid rapport, it’s another classic episode!
CLL #688 (feat. Darrell Hammond) – 05/19/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source –Kevin Tape (2016) with Spinfly Tape (2009) patches
This is the newest source and possibly the best quality we have, there are at least 6 different copies of this show in varying length and quality floating around the internet and found on Lovelinetapes.com. Darrell is making his CLL debut, he has 3 total appearances and returns to the show in 2000 and 2004 when co-starring alongside Dr. Drew in ‘New York Minute’ in this episode he shares what’s widely considered the darkest story in LoveLine guest history. It should be noted that years later Darrell admitted to some horrific childhood abuse and drug addiction in other interviews. Legendary Episode!
CLL #687 (feat. The Love Between The Two Hosts) – 05/18/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source –Kevin Tape (2016) With Spinfly Tape (2009) patches
We now have three recordings for this episode and I was able to flesh out the running time with the missing 90 seconds of content. Originally titled “Adam Ponders Life” as part of the JBJ collection and first known source, there are two insanely great insane callers in Kim and Laurel, a rare unbleeped S bomb and Adam sings ‘The Coasters’ before suggesting funhouse mirrors be installed to mess with kid’s body images early on. Great Episode!
CLL #686 (feat. The Love Between The Two Hosts) – 05/17/1998 – Sunday Night Show
Source –Spinfly Tape (2009)
This is the only known source for this episode, nearly complete it’s only missing a few seconds from the tape flip and it cuts off as Adam is giving some key advice to a caller, before the closing break and show credits. Adam and Drew have a funny conversation about stages of life and measuring success by sex, followed by money and then eventually it becomes all about raising kids. Adam brings up Godzuki and The Condom Loader invention.
If you want to help Engineer Anderson, the longest running engineer in LoveLine history finally make good on his cinematic goals, please watch this, share it and or contribute to the project. It is a modest sum and he can pull it off. If you help Anderson out with this I will consider it a personal favor and gesture of goodwill towards whatever it is we do here, it’s gonna be a really good movie!
CLL #685 (feat. John Taylor) – 05/14/1998 –Thursday Night Show
Source –Unknown Source 2010
This nearly complete copy of the show comes to us from an unknown source, either not properly cataloged as part of a known collection or sent as a one off fan gesture ala the Barenaked Ladies episode from earlier in 1998. Adam goes over some Television ideas and John is an overall solid guest.
From Wiki: Nigel John Taylor (born 20 June 1960) is an English musician who is best known as the bass guitarist and co-founder of new wave band Duran Duran. Duran Duran were one of the most popular groups in the world during the 1980s due to their revolutionary music videos that played in heavy rotation in the early days of MTV. Taylor played with Duran Duran from its founding in 1978 until 1997, when he left to pursue a solo recording and film career. He recorded a dozen solo releases (albums, EPs, and video projects) through his company “Trust The Process” over the next four years, had a lead role in the movie Sugar Town, and made appearances in a half dozen other film projects. He rejoined Duran Duran for a reunion of the original five members of the group in 2001 and has remained with the group since. Taylor was also a member of two supergroups: The Power Station and Neurotic Outsiders.
CLL #684 (feat. WC) – 05/13/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source –Kevin Tape (2016) with JBJ Tape (2008) patches
We now have a complete copy of this show, previously just over 50 minutes was available via the JBJ tape from Portland, now we have a new Kevin Tape from Arizona and as close to 100% complete copy as we will ever get, only missing a few seconds of the return from the first break. Dr. Drew was in San Francisco because someone dropped a nickel he needed to go investigate and Adam holds down the fort with one time only guest Dub C, the Shadiest one, be prepared to hear that a lot btw!
CLL #683 (feat. Bradley Gerstman & Christopher Pizzo) – 05/12/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source –Kevin Tape (2016)
We only have one incomplete source for this long lost episode, it cuts off before the final break, it’s missing about 3-5 minutes. Another show so fresh and hot off the presses I have not even heard it yet, lets listen together and enjoy it!
CLL #682 (feat. Todd McCormick) – 05/11/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source –Kevin Tape (2016)
We only have one incomplete source for this long lost episode, it cuts off before the final two segments, it’s missing about 11-15 minutes. A show so fresh and hot off the presses I have not even heard it yet, lets listen together and enjoy it!
CLL #679 (feat. The Love Between The Two Hosts) – 05/06/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016)
Moms Mabley discussion, Electronic “Replay 360” discussion, Mike switches from carts to digital clips, Adam jokes about Producer Ann masturbating with Niagara Falls, Adam lets Mike Demo out the new machine full of out of context Drew Drops. Adam and Drew go in depth on ‘Torn’ Natalie Imbruglia’s video and Ednaswap coming up on the next episode. Phone screener Lisa loves “John Taylor’ discussion, hilarious penis through the door riff, Ann, Lisa and Sherri are on mic a lot this whole episode, it’s glorious!
CLL #678 (feat. Tijuana No!) – 05/05/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source – Spinfly Tape (2009)
This the only appearance by the band, Adam shares the story of the time a guy stripped and danced nude in TJ with a hilarious twist ending. The guests were booked in honor of Cinco De Mayo, a very fun and unusual episode!
CLL #677 (feat. Harvey Danger) – 05/04/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with TobyDog (2007) tape patches
Previously we had a nearly complete, super low quality mp3 of this infamous episode, now we have the lost 7+ minutes and in much better quality, even with the Kevin Tape 1khz hum found on all of his source recordings. This the only appearance of the band on LoveLine, ever. Adam a new ‘Harvey Danger’ fan ends up not so much of a fan after this episode, some fans feel it was Adam’s fault, others disagree, once again listen decide for yourself!
“The band was 35 minutes late due to problems with their limo ride. Luckily karma stepped in and these guys haven’t seen the inside of a limo since 1998.” – Pulseczar on LLT, possibly quoting Adam talking about this show and the band at a later date.
From Wiki: Harvey Danger was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1993, and rose to prominence in 1998 with the single “Flagpole Sitta“, which is also used as the theme tune to the British sitcom Peep Show. Their music has been categorized as genres indie rock and alternative rock.[1][2] On August 29, 2009, the band played its final show at the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle. The band’s debut album, Where have all the merrymakers gone?, has sold over 500,000 copies, with “Flagpole Sitta” still receiving regular airplay around the world. On July 29, 2014, 17 years to the day after its initial release, the album was re-released on vinyl as an LP by the independent record labelNo Sleep Records.
Post-breakup (2014–2016)
Since the band’s breakup, Nelson has continued to write and edit for The Stranger alternative weekly newspaper, which he had done for most of the duration of the band’s career. As of 2016, he is the publication’s arts editor and music critic.[11] Huffman also worked for the newspaper as an arts director.[12]
Where have all the merrymakers gone? was released, on vinyl for the first time on July 29, 2014 by the independent record label No Sleep Records.
The packaging for Where have all the merrymakers gone? LP will feature new artwork, designed by Huffman, Sult and Nelson, using the iconic house from the original cover art now updated to reflect the passage of time, now surrounded by freeways and skyscrapers.[13]
Founding bassist Aaron Huffman died of respiratory failure on March 6, 2016, at age 43. His death was reported in The Stranger by his former bandmate Sean Nelson.
This starts just a few minutes late. Adam says Harvey Danger will be in later and that he loves their song. Drew is reading a fax addressed to Adam from a recent caller. This guy’s wife was going to have twins but one would probably have to be aborted. This letter states they didn’t listen to him when he called in. They talked to him for 10 minutes on two different shows. Apparently he tried to call in again but didn’t get through.
Adam uses the reverb button to demonstrate how he’d make an announcement on a bullhorn if he had sex when he was 14. Caller John asks Drew if crystal meth makes your brain crumble and Drew gets fired up about these wives’ tales.
Adam mentions his high school prom date Jenny died about 4 years after they went. She died during an aerobics class from a rare heart condition. Coming back from a break Adam says Drew is still in the bathroom. Producer Ann says he uses the women’s bathroom and doesn’t put the seat down. Apparently Harvey Danger had some trouble with their limo and are still on their way.
The band comes in and Adam starts to praise their song. Drew tries to move the show along but Adam has his mic shut off.
Adam and Drew attempt to do a LoveLine reenactment but the caller tries to answer while Adam and Drew are talking. The reason they have to make fun of him is because he asked for some “reinsurance.”
Adam talks about the time Drew and him went to the pottery barn and picked up a salad bowl for Ann’s birthday. They think back to an Insane Clown Posse show and how crazy
the guys were. Apparently Violent Jay was just locked up. Drew says it’s disrespectful for Adam to see his therapist when he is drunk.
CLL #676 (feat. The Love Between the Two Hosts) – 05/03/1998 – Sunday Night Show
Source – Spinfly Tape (2009)
This is the only known recording of this classic episode, it opens with a caller who says “like” even more times than Damon Lindelof on a ‘Lost’ episode commentary track. “Rogue Sperm” and a solid call from a young enlisted man dealing with some interpersonal chaos, solid episode!
CLL #675 (feat. The Love Between the Two Hosts) – 04/30/1998 – Thursday Night Show
Source – Blend of a Kevin Tape (2016) and a Spinfly Tape (2009)
We now have a 100% complete version of this show, the breaks, opening, ending and tape flips gaps have been filled in. Adam and Drew deal with a “night of the tards” and heavily discuss the adult film ‘Flesh Gordon’ classic show!
CLL #674 (feat. Stabbing Westward) – 04/29/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016)
This episode has been missing for 18 years, there are no other known recordings besides this nearly complete tape from good old Kev. Once again I have not even heard this episode, instead of making you wait longer how about we listen and enjoy this one together. The band previously guested on MTV Loveline in 1996 and they were on CLL #235 which aired on August 22nd 1996 and was released in the CLL feed before it ended, they return with their 3rd and final visit on CLL #1466 from May 13th 2001. NEWLY RECOVERED LOST EPISODE!
CLL #673 (feat. Bad Religion) – 04/28/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source – An Incomplete and Unknown Source
Sadly, we only have this copy of this show, on Loveline Tapes it is mixed up with the infamous “Do You and Mommy Sex” episode from January of 1999, Bad Religion are the most recurring band guests during Adam’s tenure on LoveLine. Bad Religion return to the show for a very fun episode from a very bizarre era for the band. The episode is less than half complete but it’s all that exists online, the quality was boosted from 24khz to 44.1 and everything was normalized and enhanced the best it could be considering the low quality lossy source recording.
CLL #672 (feat. Jamie Kennedy) – 04/27/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) With TobyDog Tape Patches
Previously we only had about 46 minutes of this episode, it’s now restored to full length thanks to the new Kevin Tape, Jamie was a Classic LoveLine regular and one of the only people to ever have a LoveLine joke in their standup act. He has 3 more known appeared from the Adam era, possibly 4 if there is a lost ep from 1999. Sadly, his previous episode before #672 is still missing from the archive.
From Wiki: When Kennedy first arrived in Los Angeles, he became a professional Hollywood extra. During his first night in L.A., he was reading a Joan Riversautobiography in a diner when the waiter explained to him that he had been in a dozen movies as an extra. Kennedy asked, “If you’ve been in so many movies, why are you a waiter?” The waiter responded, “I have to keep my day job.”[citation needed]
After a few years of struggling, Kennedy was unable to find an agent and worked as a host at Red Lobster. He auditioned for over 80 commercials and could not book one. He then took a job as a telemarketer, and learned that he had a talent in selling things. Kennedy then thought that if he could sell anything, “why not sell myself?”, becoming his own agent.[citation needed]
Kennedy created a false persona, screen agent “Marty Power”, to attract the attention of real agents and managers over the phone, who would later book his performances. He came to prominence in the late 1990s for playing Randy Meeks in the Scream film series.[4] His lead role as Tim Avery in Son of the Mask earned him aGolden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Actor.[5]
CLL #671 (feat.Matt George & Matty Liu) – 04/26/1998 –Sunday Night Show
Source – Spinfly Tape (2009)
Both Matt and Matty are making their only known CLL appearances, promoting the surf movie ‘In God’s Hands’ this is one of two known copies of the show, the other copy is oddly edited and missing the opening 10 minute, this is a brand new transfer from a classic Spinfly tape, broadcast locally from KROQ the home affiliate.
From IMDb – Matty Liu, who sometimes goes by the name of Matthew Stephen Liu, is a champion surfer from Hawaii. Five time Hawaiian surfing champion. Now living in California part time where he enjoy’s photojournalism for Surfer magazine and traveling the world for surf. Matty has appeared in over thirty national and international commercials. For Matty Liu, life in the arts, is the only life for him. A creative challenge is what it’s all about…
CLL #670 (feat. The Love Between The Two Hosts) – 04/23/1998 –Thursday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016)
Another long lost episode, missing for 18 years and now restored to the archive thanks to the Kevin tape Collection that was completed this year. Once again let us listen to it together, I hope you enjoy it!
CLL #669 (feat.Dedee Pfeiffer) – 04/22/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016)
Dedee is making her only know appearance on CLL, promoting her sitcom ‘For Your Love’ and this new file replaces the previous 24 minute JBJ Tape from 2008, we now have the majority of the show, just missing the last break, the show is probably missing 2-5 minutes at most, the best we’re probably ever going to get. This episode is mostly new to the archive and the majority of the show hasn’t been heard in 18 years, we can listen together and find out if it is any good.
From Wiki: Dorothy Diane “Dedee” Pfeiffer (born January 1, 1964) is an American film and television actress.
CLL #668 (feat. L7) – 04/21/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with JBJ Tape (2009 Tape Patches
L7 are making their 2nd known appearance of the Adam era, they were previously on in 1997, it aired as CLL #500 in the previous feed, it was a partial recording “Best of” show with Fiona Apple. This episode was previously only 39 minute, now we have nearly the full show, just missing a few seconds after the tape flip and another tiny chunk or two as well. The best we are ever going to get. Adam and Drew discuss what a bizarre episode 667 was and then reassure Producer Ann that her off the wall booking choices only end up inspiring better and sometimes bizarre show content.
L7 as Camel Lips for John Waters “Serial Mom”
From Wiki: L7 is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, United States. They were active from 1985 to 2001, and reunited in 2014.[5] Due to their sound and image, they are often associated with the grunge movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s.[6] L7 influenced many of the riot grrrl bands of the 1990s.
CLL #667 (feat. Ursula Auburn) – 04/20/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with TobyDog Tape (2008) Patches
Ursula is a very unique guest and makes for a very bizarre show, so much so that the boys even comment on their insane discussion topics and range. Previously only a 59 minute show, we now have the complete episode thanks to some newer tap sources, This is the first time it’s ever been shared or aired in full since it played over the radio in 1998. A very interesting voicemail from Charlie Sheen is played mid-show, solid episode!
“Ursula Auburn is a model who had relationships with celebrities, recorded messages from them, and sold them to IEG. She subsequently filed a lawsuit against Charlie Sheen claiming that the “wacky neighbor and female stalker Rose” on Sheen’s hit CBS TV sitcom, Two and a Half Men, was based on her.”
CLL #666 (feat. The Love Between The Two Hosts) – 04/19/1998 – Sunday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with TobyDog Tape (2008) Patches
This nearly complete show is now complete thanks to the new Melissa Tape, we used as much of her better sounding tape as possible and then wove in the audio from the TobyDog Tape I transferred back in Hawaii 8 years ago. This is a great no guest show with some good stories and some guy that asks his girlfriend to marry him over the air.
Adam talks about Tyra Bank’s love for Dr. Drew the week before. Drew says he’s going to be on Politically Incorrect the next night and is going to debate marijuana against Woody Harrelson.
Adam and Jimmy were at a strip club the night before. Adam asks all strippers listening to not talk about being pregnant during lap dances.
A girl thinks this guy is gay and Adam describes him perfectly for wearing argyle socks, mock turtlenecks and being obsessed with being clean all the time.
A goofball 13-year-old and his goofball band play a song called “Drugs Suck” over the phone.
A caller talks about her friend getting a tapeworm when she went to Mexico. Adam says that’s the only thing he remembers from Biology which he failed and was then required to take science. This goes on to yelling about Mr. Gregory failing him from drivers ed.
Adam tells a story about taking drivers education privately after failing from public school. They were driving around and the instructor tells him to pull over at a liquor store. The instructor ran inside and grabbed a 3-D Hustler and read it while wearing the 3-D glasses for the rest of the ride.
Adam was eating at the Caesar’s Buffet earlier and has some gas.
Adam and Jimmy were at Hoover Dam earlier and he tells a story about a guy named Herb. He used to be a tour guide but was fired for telling people how to blow up Hoover Dam.
Due to the hot weather lately, Adam yells at all weathermen for their crappy 5 day forecasts and calls them boobs.
Caller Billy has an odd request. He attempts to ask his girlfriend to marry him over the air. She says yes and tells them she is shocked and overwhelmed but doesn’t sound like it at all.
Adam has Billy do a take 2 asking her to marry him with more enthusiasm. She answers pretty much the same way but then comes through with a better sounding answer.
The song that is usually played at the end of the show is played before the last break. Adam asks Drew to kill him if he listens to the 5 day forecast or plants bulbs.
CLL #665 (feat. Tyra Banks) – 04/16/1998 – Thursday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with Spinfly Tape (2009) patches
This Episode is sadly still missing the final closing 30-90 seconds where Tyra began roasting Adam over the coals for his comments about her modeling career and the barriers she’s broken down with said career, the rest of the show is complete, the Kevin tape was used for the body of the show as the sound was richer even with the “Kevin hum” it was slightly better audio.
Tyra Lynne Banks[5] (born December 4, 1973)[6] is an American model, television personality, talk show host, producer, author, actress, singer and business woman. She began her career as a model at age 15, and became the first African American woman on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, on which she appeared twice. She was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. By the early 2000s, Banks was one of the top-earning models in the world.
In 2003, Banks created and began presenting the long-running UPN/The CWreality television series America’s Next Top Model, which she executive produces and presented for the first twenty-two seasons. Following the original cancellation of the series in October 2015, it was announced Banks would remain as the series’ executive producer for the America’s Next Top Model, but would no longer be the host. Banks was also the co-creator of True Beauty, and had her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show, which aired on The CW for five seasons and won two Daytime Emmy awards for Outstanding Talk Show Informative. She also co-hosted the talk show FABLife for two months.
In 2010, she published a young adult novel titled Modelland, based on her life as a model which topped The New York Times Best Seller list in 2011.[7] Banks is one of four African Americans and seven women to have repeatedly ranked among the world’s most influential people by TIME magazine.
CLL #664 (feat. Shane) – 04/15/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with Spinfly Tape (2009) patches
This Episode has some very sad news for those following Adam’s recent journey trying to fulfill a childhood dream, hint! We don’t do trigger warnings for the show but this one could bum you out, it is an essential episode though, hilarious, bizarre and tragic all in one. A newly merged recording, 100% complete.
From Wiki: Shane (born December 16, 1969) is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress and director, known for creating the Shane’s World series of adult videos after having debuted in the Seymore Butts video series. She is also the founder of an adult film production company of the same name. Shane is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.
CLL #663 (feat. Serenity and Ron Jeremy) – 04/14/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source –Melissa Tape (2014) with a Kevin Tape (2016) and TobyDog Tape Patches
This is Ron and Serenity’s first known appearance from the Adam era, Serenity comes back to the show for two more visits in 1999 and 2001, Ron comes back on 3 mores times in 2001, 2003 and 2004. Ron comes off like a very “normal guy” and Serenity is a fun guest, this episode explains the origin of the story involving Ron’s replica penis rolling around in Adam’s car trunk, a lot more happens with that rubber dork too btw. Lots of talk about the band Sublime, Jeremy is an expert when it comes to their catalog and seems to be friendly with the band, a young man calls in proud to tell the guys about his mom dating Ron. The previous recording for this episode was only 40 minutes in length but now we have the full length much like the penis Adam gets beaten with, don’t skip this one!
From Wiki: Ronald Jeremy Hyatt (born March 12, 1953), known by the stage name Ron Jeremy, is an Americanpornographic actor and filmmaker. Nicknamed “The Hedgehog”,[1] he was ranked by AVN at #1 in their “50 Top Porn Stars of All Time” list.[4] Jeremy has also made a number of non-pornographic media appearances. In 2001, director Scott J. Gill filmed a documentary about him and his legacy, entitled Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy.
CLL #662 (feat. Will Sasso & Aries Spears) – 04/13/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with Kevin Tape (2016) patches.
Another long lost episode, entirely absent from the internet forever until today. Will and Aries are promoting MADtv on Fox, Will has two other known appearances, he returns on 03/11/2004 and again on 01/13/2005 where Adam and Will come up with ‘The Gay Morning Zoo” bit that is an all-time classic. Aries returns to the show on 09/02/2004 with “shots to the face” after Adam is fresh from a fishing trip in Mexico. I still haven’t had time to even listen to this show, so we’re all hearing it again for the first time, enjoy!
From Wiki: William “Will” Sasso (born May 24, 1975) is a Canadian actor and comedian, most notable for his five seasons as a cast member on MADtv from 1997 to 2002 and for starring as Curly in the 2012 film reboot of The Three Stooges.
From Wiki: Aries Spears (born April 3, 1975) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice artist, and comedian. Spears was a regular on Fox’ssketch comedy series MADtv, appearing in 198 episodes, making him the second longest-serving cast member on the show falling behind Michael McDonald. He recently released a special called Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I’m Smiling.
From Wiki: Mad TV (stylized as MADtv) is an Americancomedysketch television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The show featured animated Spy vs. Spy and Don Martin cartoon shorts as well as images of Alfred E. Neuman in earlier seasons, although the sketch comedy rarely if ever had any relation to the magazine’s content. Its first TV broadcast was on October 14, 1995. The one-hour show first-ran on Saturday nights on Fox, and was in syndication on Comedy Central. In Australia the show screens on satellite and cable TV channel The Comedy Channel and in late-night timeslots on free-to-air broadcaster the Nine Network and its affiliates.
Mad TV was created by Fax Bahr and Adam Small. The series was originally produced by Bahr/Small Productions and Quincy Jones/David Salzman Entertainment (QDE). After Bahr and Small left the series at the end of the third season (they were later credited as “executive consultants“), the series was handled by QDE and distributed by WB Television Distribution (its parent company Time Warner Entertainment owns Mad magazine through its DC Comics subsidiary). The series was directed by Bruce Leddy (196 episodes),[1] as well as David Grossman, and Amanda Bearse.
On November 12, 2008, Fox announced that Mad TV’s 14th season would be its last. David Salzman said that he would be exploring the continuation of the show on another channel; possibly cable.[2] In early 2009, the show was moved to air after Talkshow with Spike Feresten, the show that normally followed Mad TV, as a test, before being moved back. The series finale aired on May 16, 2009.[3] The show was nominated for 35 Emmy awards, winning five, and was succeeded by an unrelated animated sketch comedy series, MAD, that premiered on Cartoon Network in 2010.
On December 11, 2015, it was reported that the series would be returning for a one-hour special on The CW to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary; the special aired on January 12, 2016. A large portion of the original cast returned.[4]
On April 11, 2016, The CW announced that it was reviving the show for an 8-episode season to air in primetime. On June 15, 2016, the season was confirmed by The CW to be airing July 26 at 9 p.m
CLL #661 (feat. Natasha Henstridge) – 04/12/1998 – Sunday Night Show
Source –Matty Tape (2016)
Another long lost episode, only a partial recording and the only known copy on earth. Natasha is making her first known appearance on the radio show, promoting ‘Species 2’ and being a general delight. Natasha is among the trifecta of beautiful women who had crushes on Adam Carolla, Fergie from ‘Wild Orchid’ and ‘Black Eyed Peas’ being another and Jennifer Grey. This is a very funny episode, it was undated and the 12th seemed like the only opening in the early part of April to coincide with the movie promotion, the date was confirmed by Adam in the next episode with the Cast of MadTV, a flawless date for a sadly incomplete episode. Natasha already seemed to have an on air history with Adam, it is likely she guested on the MTV show while promoting Species.
From Wiki: Natasha Tonya Henstridge (born August 15, 1974) is a Canadian actress and former fashion model. In 1995, she came to prominence with her debut movie role as the genetically engineered human-alien hybrid Sil in the science-fiction thriller Species, then the human-alien hybrid Eve in Species II and Species III. Other notable on-screen roles include The Whole Nine Yards, The Whole Ten Yards, It Had to Be You, Ghosts of Mars, She Spies, the television series Eli Stone, and the Canadian miniseries Would Be Kings, for which she won the Gemini Award for best actress. Her most recent role is as Dawn Chamberlain on the television series The Secret Circle.
CLL #660 (feat. Tristan Taormino) – 04/09/1998 – Thursday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with JBJ Tape (2008) and TobyDog (2007) patches.
Another newly restored episode, previously we only had a 50-minute chunk from the TobyDog tapes in very rough quality and another short segment from a JBJ tape, now we have the full show complete thanks to a new Kevin Tape. This is Tristan’s first of two known CLL appearances, she has another visit in 2002 almost exactly 4 years later. Tristan and her expertise lead to a very funny 6 minutes that close out the show, solid ep!
From Wiki: Tristan Taormino (born May 9, 1971)[1] is an American feminist author, columnist, sex educator, activist, editor, speaker, radio host, and pornographic film director (she also appeared in three films, two of which she directed, 1999–2000).
CLL #659 (feat. Annalisa & Sandy) – 04/08/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with Kevin Tape (2016) and TobyDog (2007) patches
Annalisa and Sandy are making their only known Classic LoveLine appearances, professional dancers from the local establishment known as ‘Bob’s Classy Lady’ which was a long running adult entertainment establishment in the valley and has been and will continue to be referenced by Adam many, many times. Adam has a solid tax rant and the boys reminisce about their horrible 1997 MTV Spring Break experience in Panama City. The show ends with Adam complaining about Tony Danza and Scott Baio. He wants to see them on a special called “Set Adrift in the Atlantic on a Dingy.”
CLL #658 (feat. Siobhan de Maré) – 04/07/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with Spinfly Tape (2010) and JBJ Tape (2008) patches
Siobhan de Maré of MONO making her only known CLL appearance, it’s a great episode and Adam seems to really like her, Adam and Drew both have wicked one liners and Siobhan literally begs Adam to show her his penis, this episode is now complete with a newly discovered Melissa Tape that contained the last 15 minutes of the episode. DO NOT MISS THIS EP!
From Wiki: Siobhan de Maré is a singer, mostly known from lending her voice to the album Formica Blues by the UK band Mono in 1997. In 2000, she joined Robin Guthrie (formerly of Cocteau Twins) to form Violet Indiana, which varies from shimmery wall of sound style with similarities to dreampop, to sparse single-guitar songs with less effects. [1] Siobhan has a sensual, ethereal voice.
CLL #657 (feat. Angelica Bridges) – 04/06/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source – Spinfly Tape (2010) and several other sources used for patching.
Angelica is making her first of two Classic LoveLine appearances, this is a fun show with a fun guest, her next visit from 2001 is one of the all-time greatest appearances in the show’s history and inspires Adam to tell his two all-time rarest stories, The Nude Sunbathing and Estie Kitchen Fire stories and in the best detail with the best phrasing and comedy, look forward to that one and enjoy this building block that leads up to it. Adam talks about lighting farts and they continue The ‘Good Times’ lyrics debate. Brand New Merging, Complete Episode!
From Wiki: Angelica Bridges (born November 20, 1970) is an American actress, model and singer. She was given a pictorial spread in Playboy magazine’s November 2001 issue and featured as the issue’s cover model.
CLL #656 (feat. David Alan Grier) – 04/05/1998 – Sunday Night Show
Source – Spinfly Tape (2010) and JBJ Tape (2008) Patches
From Wiki: David Alan Grier (born June 30, 1956)[1] is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work on the sketch comedy television show In Living Color.
From Wiki: Damon is an American television sitcom starring Damon Wayans. The show lasted for thirteen episodes between March and July 1998. It was created by Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and Damon Wayans and directed by John P. Whitesell.
CLL #655 (feat. Jon Cryer and Duane Martin) – 04/02/1998 – Thursday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with Kevin Tape (2016) and Spinfly Tape (2009) patches
Yet another source of this classic episode, Melissa’s tape had the overall best sound, the guys engage in a lively debate over the lyrics to the ‘Good Times’ theme song which wasn’t solved until I appeared on the Adam Carolla Podcast and went over the lyrics with Adam 12 years after this aired. The show now contains the missing intro with the guests and is a 100% complete episode. Unbleeped S Bomb From Duane towards the end of the show too. Explicit Closing on this one, NSFW nor for listening with kids in the car, it comes on fast and so inappropriately, enjoy the impromptu Live on-air intercourse! “Hanging in and Jiving, Good Times!” – Actual Lyrics.
From Wiki: Jonathan Niven “Jon” Cryer (born April 16, 1965)[1] is an American actor, screenwriter, television director, and film producer. Born into a show business family, Cryer made his motion picture debut as a teenaged photographer in the 1984 romantic comedy No Small Affair; his breakout role came in 1986, playing “Duckie” Dale in the John Hughes-written film Pretty in Pink. In 1998, he wrote and produced the independent film Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five.
Cryer’s other film appearances include Hiding Out (1987), Hot Shots (1991), Tortured (2008), Shorts (2009), and Hit by Lightning (2014). He also has a recurring role in the CBS drama series, NCIS, playing Dr. Cyril Taft.
After appearing on the podcast Crime Writers On… it was announced Cryer is joining the team at the Undisclosed podcast for their second season.
CLL #654 (feat. P.J. Jones and Bryan Herta) – 04/01/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with Kevin Tape (2016) Patches
Once again another show missing for 18 years, this is the only known appearance for both gents and a nearly complete show thanks to the two brand new sources. After hours of editing and processing we now have a final version for you to enjoy, the final goodbye break is sadly lost to time forever.
CLL #653 (feat. Carla and Carmen Morrell) – 03/31/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with Spinfly Tape (2010) patches
We now have a 4th incomplete copy of this show, sadly everyone missed the first segment. This new recording has an extra 10 minutes of the show; just missing roughly 18-19 minutes of content now. This is probably the best we’re ever going to get. This Episode is the infamous “Morrell Twins” episode that will come up again when guests ‘Nelson’ appear on the show in a few dozen eps from now, this episode has annoying laughter, a possible Lesbian sexual encounter in the restroom, serendipitous recording ala ‘The Security Guard’ incident from 2000. We get a weird tidbit about Weird Al that makes him even weirder. FIXED Version, removed the clip edited from #655 ending that was placed after Adam’s mahalo, sorry for the confusion, thanks to listener @startrooper3000 for bringing it to my attention and sorry if you listened already and got spoiled, it was my fault. Final version is 72 minutes, still missing over 20 minutes of content.
CLL #652 (feat. Jesus Jones) – 03/30/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016)
Long Lost Episode, missing for 18+ years now recovered, it is missing the final break and a few seconds from after the tape flip at the start of the 2nd hour. Adam apologizes to Producer Ann in this episode and the band are making their only known appearance on LoveLine during the Adam Era, it seems to be their final appearance as well as possibly their first ever.
I’ve been waiting to share this one for nearly 2 years, though it wasn’t edited nor processed until just a few hours ago, we previously only had a 32-minute partial recording off of a JBJ Tape, many fans took delight in the very short but sweet clip. Now thanks to Melissa we have the full show, if you like the musical ‘Grease’ or just Adam singing in general then this show is for you, light, fun and totally unique. Marne from ‘Camp Nowhere’ and ‘Something So Right’ is making her one and only Classic LoveLine appearance, so much fun!
IMDB: Marnette Patterson is an American born actress who was raised in Los Angeles California. Her name is a combination of her two great aunt’s: Mary and Nettie. Her aunt is Dana Dillaway, former child actress who appeared in Giant (1956) as Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson’s daughter Judy. She is a singer who started as a Junior Vocal Winner on “Star Search” when she was 9. She has worked in numerous film and television projects with the likes of Sharon Stone and Amy Adams. On September 4, 2011, Marnette married James Verzino, a Financial Advisor, at a Vineyard in Malibu. After a two year hiatus she returned to film opposite Bradley Cooper in Clint Eastwood’s ‘American Sniper’.
From Wiki: Patterson was raised as an only child by her mother in Los Angeles, California, where she was born. Her name is her mother’s middle name: Marnette. Her aunt is Dana Dillaway, former child actress who appeared in Giant (1956) as Elizabeth Taylor’s and Rock Hudson’s daughter Judy (age 4). In 1989, Patterson was the junior vocalist winner on Star Search.
Another newly recovered lost show, date confirmed from the Concert the band played earlier in the evening in Chicago, by coincidence in the same city at the same time the guys ended up guesting on LoveLine, broadcasting live from Chicago at 11 p.m. Central Time. A truly one time only episode, the band are returning to the show which they would do several more times before Adam’s departure in 2005, this predates the Charlize Theron story by about 5 years for those wondering.
From Wiki: Third Eye Blind is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1993. The songwriting duo of Stephan Jenkins and Kevin Cadogan signed the band’s first major label recording contract with Elektra Records in 1996, which was later reported as the largest publishing deal ever for an unsigned artist. The band released their self-titled album, Third Eye Blind, in 1997, with the band largely consisting of Jenkins (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Cadogan (lead guitar), Arion Salazar (bass guitar), and Brad Hargreaves (drums). Shortly after the release of the band’s second album in 1999, Blue, with the same line-up, Cadogan was released from the band under controversial circumstances.
The band continued, but with many line-up changes and gaps between album releases. The band released Out of the Vein in 2003 and Ursa Major in 2009, with only Jenkins and Hargreaves as the remaining core members. The band’s current iteration, including Kryz Reid (lead guitar), Alex Kopp (keyboards), and Alex LeCavalier (bass guitar), recorded the band’s fifth studio album, Dopamine, which was released in 2015.
The band found commercial success in the late 1990s, with Third Eye Blind and Blue going six times and single platinum in the United States respectively. Several songs were a commercial success as well, with “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper,” and “How’s It Going to Be,” all reaching the Top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100, and “Never Let You Go” reaching the Top 20. Third Eye Blind has sold around 12 million records worldwide
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) merged with a Kevin Tape (2016)
Semisonic making their CLL debut, this is a brand new show and the date is confirmed via context clues and an upcoming 5 a.m. wake up call to meet at LAX and fly to Chicago to tape 3 Jenny Jones episodes which both of the boys are dreading. Hilarious, one time only content, don’t miss this one!
From Wiki: Semisonic was an American alternative rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1995. The band had three members: Dan Wilson (lead vocals, guitar), John Munson (bass guitar, backing vocals, keyboard), and Jacob Slichter (drums, percussion, keyboard). They are perhaps best known for their 1998 single “Closing Time”.
Tim is making his CLL debut, he would return to the show two more times. Tim will be on the show again for CLL #1311 from 10/08/2000 when he’s promoting ‘The Ladies Man’ feature film and then again in 2004 with Tina Fey promoting ‘Mean Girls’. Tim has excellent chemistry with the boys, he busts out the Ladies Man a bit and they talk SNL, very solid episode and brand new to the archive, we previously had about 18 min. from a Yoyoma Tape but now we have almost the complete episode. Enjoy!
From IMDB: Tim Meadows was born on February 5, 1961 in Highland Park, Michigan, USA as Timothy Meadows. He is an actor and writer, known for Mean Girls (2004), Saturday Night Live(1975) and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007). He was previously married to Michelle Taylor.
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) merged with a Kevin Tape (2016)
This is a newly recovered episode, brand new to the archive and nearly 100% complete thanks to the new Kevin and Melissa Tapes, the date is 75% certain it could be 03/22/1998 the Sunday night show but no context clues were discovered to reveal that, for now #646 is missing and could be lost forever.
This is the only known appearance the band made on LoveLine, though they could have a lost episode or even a pre Adam era episode also lost to time. Classic Ep!
From Wiki: God Lives Underwater was an industrial rock band from rural Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia), formed in 1993 by band members David Reilly and Jeff Turzo. God Lives Underwater was originally signed to American Recordings after being discovered by Rick Rubin, who subsequently produced the band’s first two albums. Prior to the band’s breakup, there were two other members, Andrew McGee and Adam Kary.
The band produced an extended play (EP) in 1995. Later that year, they released their first studio album, Empty. In 1998, they released another studio album, Life in the So-Called Space Age. It was their first and only album to ever chart, peaking #6 on Heatseekers, and #137 on the Billboard 200. Later that year, the released their second EP, Rearrange. In 2004, God Lives Underwater released their last album, Up Off The Floor. David later re-united with drummer Adam Kary in Philadelphia and created Fluzee. The two wrote and recorded a 7 track CD entitled “Seven” Recorded in Kary’s Philadelphia house, it was sold in limited edition online. They put together a live band to play a few shows in Philadelphia. David on guitar and vocals, Adam on guitar and backing vocal, Melissa Zahnweh on bass and Pat Haslup on drums. One year later, lead singer David Reilly died in his sleep, after the band’s breakup.
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with JBJ Tape (2008) Patches
This tape was labeled as “Adult Boutique” in the JBJ collection, we now have a new source with the Kevin tape which confirms the date. Adam and Drew, just the love between the two hosts, some early “Ace Rockolla” discussion between the guys and some other super rare bits of content, previously we only had a 73-minute file, now we have the full show, only missing the intro music.
CLL #644 (feat. Sharon Case) – 03/18/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014)
Drew tells Adam and Sharon about watching the 1998 Soap Opera Digest Awards which aired on February 27th 1998. Adam goes on a jag about Susan Lucci and her record setting number of nominations without a win. Sharon mentions the upcoming 25th anniversary of ‘The Young and The Wrestless’ which was March 26th 1998. Adam goes in depth on a recent episode of ‘Melrose Place’ with a helicopter accident related coma he watched with Lynette. A 1998 MTV Spring Break Promo helped triangulate the date, it said the coverage begins this weekend, meaning 03/13/1998. Dr. Drew tells the “Coolidge Effect” story. Dr. Drew has to bail early and Adam tells Sharon about the one time his mom fed the kids “weeds” like the kind growing by the jungle gym. A Last Minute Kevin Tape Discovery changed the date on this one, please ignore the intro where the show is listed incorrectly as #641.
From WikiSharon Case (born February 9, 1971) is an American actress and former model. At the age of 17, Case began working as a model, relocating briefly to Japan, before pursuing an acting career. She is best known for her roles on daytime television soap operas, scoring parts in the serials General Hospital and As the World Turns during the early stages of her career. In 1994, she stepped into the role of Sharon Newman on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, which she still plays presently. Case, who is considered a leading actress for the series, won the 1999 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance which has been met with critical acclaim.
This is a long lost episode, never known to exist, Eion is making his CLL debut and only known appearance, a one and done appearance, this was recorded after his first two big jobs, guest starring on season one of ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ for the episode ‘The Pack’ and his starring turn in ‘Askewniverse’ sister project ‘A Better Place’ written and directed by Vincent Pereira the official Kevin Smith and “View Askew” historian, Eion is fresh from a two episode stint on ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and he’s promoting his short-lived series ‘Significant Others’, Eion would go on to star in ‘Band of Brothers’ and was about to start work on ‘Fight Club’. I haven’t even had time to listen to the episode yet, so this one is a surprise for all of us.
A quick update on episodes, #641 scheduled for release last week was discovered to be #644 and will be released next, episode #641 is now unknown, it seems to be a “new” episode but is sadly now lost to time, possibly forever. Listener Nic was able to determine that #635 is for sure a best of episode which means we probably have already aired it in the feed, so we’re not missing much unless they played a lost ep from 1997 but that’s unlikely. Listener Brad noticed that the F-bombs in ‘I Choose’ by The Offspring were not edited out, that is how the show aired without censorship by mistake and Listener Pete discovered that the closing 3-4 minutes of #630 is actually a chunk from #623, mysteries solved, thanks fellas!
FromWikiEion Francis Hamilton Bailey (born June 8, 1976) is an American actor. He is known for playing Pvt. David Kenyon Webster in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers and his roles in the films Fight Club, Center Stage, Mindhunters, and Sexual Life. He had a recurring role on the USA Network series Covert Affairs and the ABC series Once Upon a Time. He also had a recurring role as Ray, a psychopathic killer in the CBS series Stalker.
Significant Others is an American drama series that aired on the Fox Network from March 11, 1998 to January 31, 1999. The series was created and executive produced by Christopher Keyser and Amy Lippman.
CLL #642 (feat. Bow Wow Wow) – 03/16/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with JBJ Tape (2008) Patches
This one is now complete thanks to the new Kevin Tape, it’s been online for many years but now we get a major sound quality upgrade, very fun show, lots of history of the band and how they formed and toured with such a young front woman. Adam and Annabella Lwin sing a duet towards the end of the show which is thankfully now intact, well more intact than it was.
From Wiki Bow Wow Wow are an English 1980s new wave band, created by Malcolm McLaren to promote his and then girlfriend/business partner Vivienne Westwood’s New Romantic fashion lines. The group’s music has been described as new wave, pop and worldbeat,characterized by an “African-derived drum sound”.
CLL #640 (feat. Barenaked Ladies) – 03/12/1998 – Thursday Night Show
Source – Erin’s only Tape (2011) with a Kevin Tape (2016) patch
We now have the closing 45 seconds to complete this previously long lost show, the episode is from a Barenaked Ladies fan’s tape I transferred 5 yrs. Ago, the guests are making their 2nd known appearance on LoveLine with 1 visit from 1992 that precedes this one. Adam and the guys sing, it’s hilarious! This tape was chosen over the Kevin tape due to the high pitch whine vs. the static that sounds like waves on the unknown tape. Bunch of solid calls and comedy material, great episode!
From WikiBarenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL or occasionally BnL) is a Canadian rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario (now incorporated into the City of Toronto) as a duo of Robertson and Steven Page. Jim Creeggan and his brother Andrew “Andy” Creeggan joined at the end of 1989, and Stewart was added in 1990 while Andy was on a brief hiatus from the group. Andy left the band after its second album in 1995 and was replaced by Hearn. Page left in 2009, leaving the group as a quartet.
CLL #639 (feat. The Offspring) – 03/11/1998 – Wednesday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016)
A newly recovered lost episode, missing for 18 yrs. The Offspring return for another solid vist, further developing their rapport with the boys. They’re promoting their 1998 release ‘Americana’ which featured the extremely popular single ‘Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)’ and there is talk of a filthy fax sent to Adam.
From WikiThe Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, bassist Greg K., lead guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman and drummer Pete Parada. The Offspring went through several lineup changes over the years, and Holland and Greg K. have been the only constant members. The band is often credited—alongside fellow California punk bands Green Day and Rancid—for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the 1990s.They have sold over 40 million records worldwide, being considered one of the best-selling punk rock bands of all time.
CLL #638 (feat.Todd Richards and Rick Thorne w/ Dr. Bruce) – 03/10/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with Kevin Tape (2016) patches
Todd and Rick are both making their Classic LoveLine debut, Dr. Bruce is filling in for Drew, the guys are promoting ‘Board Aid’ and the date is triple confirmed. Previously lost to time for the past 18 yrs. now restored to the archive in full.
From WikiTodd Richards (born December 28, 1969) is a snowboarder from Paxton, Massachusetts. Richards is regarded as one of the most influential free style snowboarders ever to grace the sport. Helping to usher in “skate style” during the time when the sport was mainly influeced by alpine racing events. He is one of the most deocorated competitive snowboarders ever. Stacking up wins at prestigious events such as the X Games and Vans Triple Crown of Snowboarding.
FromIMDBRick Thorne was born on October 11, 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for xXx (2002), Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 (2002) and Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009). @RickThorne
CLL #637 (feat. Cherry Poppin Daddies) – 03/09/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016)
Another lost recording, newly restored to the archive, it’s missing the closing break, 14 sec. or so after the 46 min. mark due to the tape flip when Kevin recorded it, it’s missing another 4 seconds about a minute later. 98% complete and the best we’re ever going to get. The guys are making what seems to be their CLL debut, I know, I know what about last year, that was Squirrel Nut Zippers, I checked!
From Wiki The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies are an American band established in Eugene, Oregon in 1989. Formed by singer Steve Perry and bassist Dan Schmid, the band has experienced many membership changes over the years, with only Perry, Schmid and trumpeter Dana Heitman currently remaining from the founding line-up.
CLL #636 (feat. Forest For The Trees) – 03/08/1998 – Sunday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with TobyDog Tape (2008) and Yoyoma02 Tape (2010) patches
This one is a bit complicated, we have over 5 sources for it but all of the sources recorded from the same 57 min. of the show with almost zero overlap, so this show starts about 20 min. in progress and ends about 10 min. early missing the final break and more, they discuss Adam’s ill-fated airport ride which makes it even more upsetting that the file is cut short.
From WikiForest for the Trees was a group started by Carl Stephenson in 1993. The project produced only a single full-length album during its duration. Self-titled, the album was released in 1997 after being delayed by a nervous breakdown that kept Stephenson from working on it for several years. Forest for the Trees produced only one single of note titled “Dream.” Forest for the Trees had many members, including John “coz” Acosta, Beck, Papa Bear Martinez, Mark Petersen, Don Device, David Strayer /drums, Chris Camacho/ bass and Jasper & Amadeus amongst others. One album remains unreleased as of 2006 being shelved by the now non-existent DreamWorks Records. In addition to be the creator of the group and producing, Stephenson plays violin, guitar, sitar, drums, keyboards and the didgeridoo. “Forest for the Trees is also beautifully infected with a collage of sounds from answering machines to dripping water to roller coasters, which bring a real-life aspect to rather abstract music.” The band performed at the 2002 Coachella Music Festival.
CLL #634 (feat. Ben Folds) – 03-04-1998 – Wednesday Night Show
BEST OF – CLL #613 (feat. Ben Folds) – 02/03/1998 –Tuesday Night Show
Source – JBJ Tape (2008)
Ben Folds makes his CLL debut from Tuesday, February 3rd 1998. They discuss his Australian tour, the meaning behind the song Brick and Dr. John is filling in for Dr. Drew.
There is a new Kevin tape source but the background has a high pitched buzz so it wasn’t used, this is a brand new transfer from the JBJ tape first acquired in 2008. This was a full show best of aired while Adam and Drew were on their ill-fated trip across the country where Adam was left stranded and Drew lost his 1200$ camel hair duster on a plane with Fastball, whoa!
From WikiBenjamin Scott “Ben” Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. From 1995 to 2000, Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. After the group temporarily disbanded, Folds performed as a solo artist and has toured all over the world. The group reunited in 2011. He has also collaborated with musicians such as William Shatner, Regina Spektor and “Weird Al” Yankovic and undertaken experimental songwriting projects with authors such as Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman. In addition to contributing music to the soundtracks of the animated films Over the Hedge, and Hoodwinked!, Folds produced Amanda Palmer’s first solo album and was a judge on the NBC a cappella singing contest The Sing-Off from 2009 to 2013.
CLL #633 (feat. Salt, Pepa and Spinderella) – 03-03-1998 – Tuesday Night Show
BEST OF – CLL #605 (feat. Salt-n-Pepa & Spinderella) – 01/22/1998 – Thursday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape with Spinfly Tape Patches
This is the only appearance by the group, they do have one of the most infamous cancel/rebooking dramas in the history of CLL, but not for this visit. The women are all very engaged and fun, really solid guests who also appeared on the MTV version of Loveline for MTV-Loveline – 1998-02-13 – Salt-N-Pepa.
From WikiSalt-N-Pepa is an American hip hop trio from Queens, New York. The group, consisting of Cheryl James (“Salt”), Sandra Denton (“Pepa”) and originally Latoya Hanson, who was replaced by Deidra Roper (“DJ Spinderella”), was formed in 1985 and was one of the first all-female rap groups.They won the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
CLL #632 (feat. Jackie Collins) – 03/02/1998 – Monday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014)
This one is a bit complicated, it’s the only known copy of the show, Melissa sent the tape in 2014 and it was the only one of her collection to be swollen and unplayable, the tape required tons of care and surgery, it had to be re-taped together by hand, the real rub on this one is it’s the night Adam solicited his airport ride from a fan named Maria, after two nights of taking calls to pick out his best possible candidate to most likely to show up and not assault him. About 95 sec. of the show is lost forever and it’s been edited back together in the way that most made sense, it should be 99% in sequence but could have some errors, stay tuned for some “bonus clips” as well.
CLL #631 (feat. Fastball) – 03/01/1998 – Sunday Night Show
Source – TobyDog Tape (2009)
This features the only known clips we have the lost 1998 Fastball show, it features a live performance of their big radio single ‘The Way’ and some hints about “Driver Gate 98” Adam’s infamous ill-fated fan provided airport ride. Edited together in the best way possible without knowing what happened when during the show, enjoy. This Episode will be discussed when Fastball return for CLL #888 on 02/23/1999.
From Wiki Fastball is an American rock band that formed in Austin, Texas in 1995. The band originally called themselves “Magneto U.S.A.” but changed their name after signing with Hollywood Records. In 1998, their album All the Pain Money Can Buy reached platinum sales within six months of its release, and stayed on the Billboard 200 chart for a year. In addition, the group has been nominated for two Grammy Awards – Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for “The Way”, and Best Long Form Music Video for their promotional video “They Wanted The Highway”.They also received five The Austin Chronicle awards: 1998’s Album of the Year, Best Video, Best Single/EP, Band of the Year, and 1995’s Best Pop Band
CLL #630 (feat. The Love between The Two Hosts) – 02/26/1998 – Thursday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with a SpaceBoye Tape (2012) patch
This episode is now complete, a 4 min. chunk from the SpaceBoye collection has been online for several years, now we have the remainder of the show, it’s unclear if the date on the SpaceBoye tape was correct, but it was edited back in just in case it does belong with this show.
CLL #625 (feat. Days of The New) – 02/19/1998 – Thursday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with TobyDog Tape (2008) Patches
This episode is now complete, about half of the show has been online for many years, we now have a confirmed date and the full show too! The band are making their only known appearance on CLL.
This episode is an incomplete recording of the long lost Michael Penn episode from 97, it’s the only known recording, it starts already in progress and seems to be missing content from the beginning, middle and end. Still better than nothing, very fun episode, Michael returns to the show with Aimee Mann for CLL #1223 which aired on 06/06/2000 and will be aired in this feed. Working on some complex file merges and restoring some lost shows, rest assured the assembly line will speed up very shortly “I’m trying my best here under really difficult circumstances.”
CLL #628 is a full show repeat of #578 (feat. David Johansen aka ‘Buster Poindexter’) 12/16/1997 – Tuesday Night Show
Source – Kevin Tape.
David Johansen making his only known CLL appearance promoting his “Buster Poindexter” album, this is a newly restored Kevin Tape unheard for 17 years and 364 days, enjoy. These are the Exact production files and have 20+ sec silence between commercial breaks, no ads though.
CLL #627 is a full show repeat of #577 (feat. Nikkie Van Lierop of ‘Lords of Acid’) 12/15/1997 – Monday Night Show
Source –Kevin Tape. This is a brand new tape from the Kevin Batch of roughly 400 tapes.
This show is incomplete with roughly just an hour of the show minus the songs played which were edited out with tape edits back in 97. The opening music and closing break are intact, the show is missing about 45min of content from somewhere in the 2nd segment/break. This episode has been missing for 17 years and 360 days, nobody has heard it since it aired, nobody. There may be some missing “band incident” arguing, per a comment made by Adam in the closing break. These are the Exact production files and have 20+ sec silence between commercial breaks, no ads though.
This episode features a rare Joycelyn Elders intro, clearly from a lost episode possibly even CLL #625 which is now missing, this date is triple confirmed via the source tapes and guest clues. CLL #627 and #628 will be best of episodes from Dec. 1997. John is making his 2nd known appearance on CLL, he first visit was on Episode #105 from 02/22/1996 exactly two years earlier. John proves to be even more fun the 2nd time around and stays until the end of the show having fun with the boys, solid ep.
Source: “LovelineFan” Tape (2012) Unknown Recording Source with DickRicky Post Processing
Songs Played: “Planet Boom” from the Barb Wire Soundtrack
This is the first appearance of both Pam and Tommy of the Adam era, Adam has a long history with both of them on air starting with this show, this ep contains a discussion of the leaked sex tape, Adam’s vow to never watch it would come later and he would hold true for almost 5 years.
Tommy lets Adam drive his Ferrari
They’re promoting the 1996 film “Barb Wire” and Tommy’s song from the soundtrack was played during the show.
Adam checks out Pamela’s latest Playboy spread and tells her to not be so modest.
This is the only known appearance of Pam and Tommy on the show together and the only known appearance of Pamela outside of the MTV show promoting “VIP”.
There may be more appearances for both that we discover as we fill out this archive.
Adam Carolla has recently been discussing this very episode on his current Adam Carolla show podcast, circa Feb. 2014.
This episode features a bumper from a lost Traci Lords episode, either from early 98 or sometime in 1997 it seems. Anka is making her CLL debut, continuing their pre and post Valentine’s Day bookings of female “sex experts.” Anka Radakovich is an author and columnist, often considered the first modern sex columnist through her pioneering column in Details magazine, which ran from 1990 to 1999. This episode previously only existed in 38min and 11min clips from my previous transfers, now complete thanks to Kevin. Now only missing 13.9sec of show content from the tape flip and a lost 2.5sec after the 1:04:30 mark of the episode along with the final 25sec of the last break.
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with Spinfly Tape (2009) Patch at the end to complete the show.
This newly transferred Kevin Tape is the only known copy on earth of this long lost episode, there was nothing else that could be found to patch in and then at the last moment I discovered this chunk I pulled off of a Spinfly Tape 7yrs ago, boom complete episode only missing 2.6-5.4sec of show audio for the tape flip. Just Classic Adam & Drew sans guest. You can’t hear this one anywhere else.
LoveLine Tapes – Closing minute of show found off a misdated tape
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with MissyG Tape (2014) and JBJ Tape (2008) patches.
This Episode is now complete with a new Kevin Tape, Kelly proved to be a controversial guest, once again you decide for yourself and this is her one and only appearance on the show. Kelly Ashton is a pornographic film actress.
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with JBJ Tape (2008) Patches
This one is a couple days late, sorry, due to a misdated tape it had to be researched, The Kevin tape had it listed as February 19th but the JBJ tape had it listed as it’s now correct date of February 15th, Adam discusses his Valentine’s Day activities and the boys get into their day of taping the MTV version of the show. Tiffany is making her one and only known appearance on the show. Tiffany Mynx is an American pornographic actress and film director.
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with Melissa Tape (2014) and TobyDog Tape patches.
This Episode is now complete with 2 new recordings, so the previous 24min TobyDog file is now complete thanks to Kevin and Melissa, prescient fans who keep surprising us all with these wonderful tapes. Natasha is a fun guest and is making her only known appearance on the show.
Source – Melissa Tape (2014) with Kevin Tape (2016) Patches
This Episode is entirely new to the archive, never before shared online, if you heard this one it was back in 98. Gary joins them remotely via the phone system and stays online for the majority of the show after the first break, he is promoting his new book and “analyzes” compatibility for callers and the staff/cast of the show, a very unique episode indeed! We have a Kevin Tape and this Melissa Tape, the Kevin tape had a high pitched whine so we went with the full body of the Melissa Tape due to the superior sound and used the Kevin Tape to patch in a missing 2min at the top of the 2nd hour and a missing 20 seconds from the closer with Dr. Drew.
Never Before Released – You Have Not Heard This One
CLL #616 (feat. Matt Westmore, Edon Kagasoff and Rusty Joiner)
02/08/1998 – Sunday Night Show
Source –Melissa Tape (2014)
This is the episode featuring the ‘Structure Underwear Models’ as was previously shared online back in 2012, this new Melissa tape replaces the partial show from the TobyDog tape that was just over 49min in total and incomplete. We now have nearly the full show, it begins in progress (just barely) and there was no material for patching from the TobyDog file. Drew tells Adam the story of how he ended up in the line for the Jerry springer Show audience while in Chicago at the studio for his appearance on Jenny Jones which taped at the same studio.
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with Melissa Tape (2014) and Spinfly Tape (2010) patches.
We now have 3 different copies of this long lost episode, it’s a complex merging of the 3 known recordings, now complete in full. The band prove to be gun guests, a very nice lost episode.
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Never Before Released – You Have Not Heard This One
The Long Lost episode #615 is now recovered, 18yrs ago it aired and then vanished off the earth, we now have the only known copy, this is one of Blink 182’s earliest appearances on CLL, featuring the original lineup before Travis Barker replaced their drummer. There is a very funny one time only type of interaction with a caller and some karaoke. This episode is truly from a bygone era, so good!
Never Before Released – You Have Not Heard This One
Source – Kevin Tape (2016) with JBJ Tape (2008) patches where needed
This is the new definitive version of this episode, the best audio was chosen, the JBJ tape had a “muddy” quality and the Kevin Tape has a high pitched squeal, the audio was superior so we used that one as the base. The Crystal Method would become sleeper-classic Loveline guests, they return later with “dancer” Holly Body who delights Adam much to Lynette’s chagrin, stay tuned for that episode along with at least 4 more appearances before 2005 and Adam’s departure from the show.
CLL #613 (feat. Ben Folds) – 02/03/1998 –Tuesday Night Show
Source – JBJ Tape
Ben Folds makes his CLL debut from Tuesday, February 3rd 1998. They discuss his Australian tour, the meaning behind the song Brick and Dr. John is filling in for Dr. Drew.
There is a new Kevin tape source but the background has a high pitched buzz so it wasn’t used, this is a brand new transfer from the JBJ tape first acquired in 2008.
This is still just a temporary format for now. Intros or Outros will be applied to future releases.
For the time being the GIO Podcast is back with a slightly altered format, doing this for the listeners.
GLL #608 (feat. Tsianina Joelson) – 01/27/1998 – Tuesday Night Show
Source – Melissa Tape The Long Lost episode #608 is now recovered, 18yrs ago it aired and then vanished off the earth reverberating through space and time, somehow captured and now preserved forever, you’re welcome. Tsianina Joelson is making her only known appearance, previously an 11min chunk of this show was found on a Spinfly tape but none of that was needed for patching this Melissa Tape acquired in 2014. This Episode starts with Adam and Drew wrapping up their opening call, it’s missing a few minutes up top.
For listeners jonesing for some GIO, stay tuned the show will return in 2016 with a new format, same host sadly.
Until then Enjoy Giovanni on one of his favorite podcasts, Sketchy:
This week we finish up with Superfan Giovanni to discuss another great Stan Lee creation, the 90s Marvel and Fox cartoon “X-Men” from 1992. In this episode, we discuss the “Days of Future Past” story arc, featuring everyone’s favorite characters,Bishop and Cable.Does a mall babe eat chili fries? Listen and see.
For listeners jonesing for some GIO, stay tuned the show will return in 2016 with a new format, same host sadly.
Until then Enjoy Giovanni on one of his favorite podcasts, Sketchy:
Sketchy welcomes friend-of-the-show, Superfan Giovanni (G.I.O. Podcast and Podgodz podcast among others) to discuss the Spider-Man animated series from 1994 that aired on Fox Kids, arguably one of the best super-hero cartoon adaptations ever made. Period. And if you want to argue, we’ll be here.
Relive the chemistry that made Loveline one of the greatest and longest running radio shows of all time and find out how when it comes to love, sex and relationships . . . some things never change.
