This episode is now 100%, Fiona is making her CLL debut, preceding her first appearance on the MTV version of the show that was recorded on Friday, December 13th 1996. Chris Hardwick makes an in person cameo, Fiona is a solid guest and it’s remarkable we now have the missing 70% of the show.
This episode is 98% complete, Korn are making their debut appearance on CLL. Adam and Drew are excited and nervous about the premier of MTV LoveLine throughout the episode.
An episode missing for over 22 years now shared for the first time ever, nobody had heard this since it originally aired. Nobody knows what happens, let’s all listen together and find out. The episode is 99.9% complete just missing a few seconds from the tape flip and towards the end when some tape degradation deletes and reverses a couple of words from a caller.
Rogan began a career in stand-up in August 1988 in the Boston area, developing a blue comedy act. He moved to New York City two years later.
After relocating to Los Angeles in 1994, Rogan signed an exclusive developmental deal with Disney, appeared as an actor on the television sitcoms Hardball and NewsRadio, and worked in local comedy clubs. In 1997, he started working for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as an interviewer and color commentator. Rogan released his first comedy special in 2000, and has since produced seven other specials. From 2001, he has been the host of several television shows, including Fear Factor, The Man Show, and Joe Rogan Questions Everything.
In 2009, Rogan launched his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience which has become one of the most popular podcasts in the world; in October 2015, it was downloaded 16 million times. Rogan also is an advocate for the legalization of cannabis, an avid hunter and part of the “Eat What You Kill” movement.
CLL #251 (feat. Christine Taylor and Merrin Dungey)
09/15/1996– Sunday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape (2019)
This episode is essentially 100% complete after being lost to time for the past 23 years, now just missing a few seconds during the “Tape Flip” at the top of the second hour. Christine and Merrin are promoting the short lived series ‘Party Girl’ and are both making their only appearances on CLL.
This episode is 99.9% complete, missing since it originally aired over 23 years ago. Poe is making her CLL debut. Many fans including myself have never heard this legendary episode, including myself so let’s all listen together and find out what happened. This episode predates her appearance on MTV LoveLine and the airing of MTV LoveLine altogether. Poe returns to the show twice more on CLL #600 and then one final appearance in 2001 on CLL #1443 with her brother Mark.
This episode is 99.9% complete, just missing a few lines from Adam after the top of the second hour station ID break, the audio dips for a few moments due to a repair to the tape, still totally audible but it sounds like they’re underwater for about 15-20sec. The only known source on earth, Carrot Top making his earlier known appearance on CLL, he returns two more times during the Adam era. Nobody has heard this since it originally aired, let’s all listen together and find out what happened.
CLL #230 (feat. The Jerky Boys with Chris Hardwick)
08/15/1996– Thursday Night Show
Source – Craig stumbled upon existing mp3 recording (2020)
This episode is roughly 55% complete and features Chris Hardwick filling in for Adam for the 2nd hour of LoveLine with The Jerky Boys making their earliest known appearance on the show, one of the rarest hosting change ups in LL history. Chris would fill in for Adam much like Stryker ended up doing a few years later, Chris took a job with a competing station and was prevented from filling for Adam after that. Nobody aside from Craig and the internet source for this file have heard this since it originally aired, let’s all listen together and find out what happened.
This episode is 89% complete, Sublime are making their Adam era LoveLine debut. On the precipice of the most success they could ever imagine, less than 3 months after the death of their lead singer Bradley Nowell who didn’t live long enough to appear on air with Adam. R.I.P. Bradley.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Originally released as ‘Adam’s Happies’ featuring Adam’s bizarre face rash and the inappropriate reactions from his coworkers.
This episode is 100% complete, Adam’s dad is the guest, unfortunately Drew missed this night and all that could have come from it, Bruce fills in nicely and the episode is a real gem, both Adam and Drew’s fathers have now guested on LoveLine.
This episode is 100% complete. It was first shared 7 years ago in the previous CLL feed, I now have finally been able to remaster it and release it as it was always meant to be heard. Both bands are making their only know appearances on CLL.
From Wiki: Orbital are an English electronic dance music duo from Sevenoaks, Kent, England, consisting of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll. The band’s name is taken from Greater London‘s orbital motorway, the M25, which was central to the early rave scene and party network in the South East during the early days of acid house.[1] In addition, the cover art on three of their albums shows stylised atomic orbitals. Orbital have been both critically and commercially successful and known particularly for their element of live improvisation during shows. They were initially influenced by early electro and punk rock.
From Wiki: Primitive Radio Gods is an Americanalternative rock band from Southern California. Current members consist of frontman Chris O’Connor, who performs vocals and bass; percussionistTim Lauterio; and Luke McAuliffe, who contributes various additional instrumentation (guitars, violins, piano) as well as much of the art that has appeared on the band’s albums and website. Former member Jeff Sparks wrote, sang, and played bass before leaving the band to pursue other music projects in 2001.
CLL #188 (feat. The Cardigans and Thunder Down Under)
06/18/1996– Tuesday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, The Cardigans were highly anticipated guests by Adam who loved their CD, unfortunately Adam tried to prepare and compliment Nina in her native language which did not go over well, the Thunder Down Under join them towards the end of the show to promote their stage show.
CLL #187 (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello and Art Alexakis)
06/17/1996– Monday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, Meshell is promoting her album and making her CLL debut, Art joins them mid show and makes his LoveLine debut as well. This episode is the source of some of the most infamous Dr. Drops.
This episode is 100% complete, Adam is making his only appearance on LoveLine during the Adam era and proves to be a wonderful guest, unlike Stan Lee he doesn’t panic and flee mid show, even leaving some classic drops in the process. R.I.P. Adam West.
This episode is 100% complete, originally released as ‘Fred Fallout’ in the old CLL feed, the boys discuss last night’s booking and bond over having endured it.
CLL #170 (feat. Adam’s Catholic Little Brother Nate)
05/23/1996– Thursday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, Adam’s catholic little brother Nate is making his only appearance on LoveLine, he does call in over 6 years later for a quick life update after which Adam sadly never spoke to him again, at least not yet.
This episode is 100% complete, Chris Hardwick is making his first appearance of the Adam era, he goes on to fill in for Adam several times until he was signed by a competing station and given his own show.
CLL #167 (feat. Countess Vaughn and Lamont Bentley)
05/20/1996– Monday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, Countess and Lamont are making their LoveLine debuts, Lamont returns to the show once more before his untimely death, “My Man Typhoon” R.I.P. Lamont.
This episode is 95% complete. 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.
This episode is 20% complete, both Bob and Jack are making their only appearance on LoveLine, sadly this is all we have what sounds like a truly unique episode of LoveLine, luckily it does contain a musical medley of the ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ catalog. Both Bob and Jack have passed away in recent years, R.I.P. Bob and R.I.P. Jack, thanks for stopping by LoveLine and performing these gems.
This episode is 9% complete. Spacehog are making their only appearance on CLL and from the short clip seem like they were fantastic guests, which may be partially why Adam holds their music in such high regard so many years later.
CLL #140 (feat. Trace Beaulieu and Jim Mallon with Dr. Bruce)
04/11/1996– Thursday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Promoting ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie’ both Trace and Jim are making their only appearances on CLL.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Cracker are making their first appearance during the Adam era and will return once more for CLL #798.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Warren is making his first appearance during the Adam era and proves to be a real open book of a guest, solid episode!
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Originally released as ‘Lesbian Aptitude Test ‘ in the CLL feed. A follow up to the ‘Gay Aptitude Test’ from the lost episode CLL #123 from 03/19/1996.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Justin Whalin of ‘Lois and Clark’ is making his first of two appearances on CLL, he returns for CLL #1353 in 2000.
This episode is 10% complete, the first hour with Paul is missing entirely but according to Adam it was a good time, we have just the last 13+ minutes of the show with Filmmaker Jimmy Bruce.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Adam and Drew renew their vows and Adam talks about happiness. This episode was originally released as “Hate Fax” in the CLL feed.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Nancy Sinatra is making her first of two appearances during the Adam era, she returns for CLL #902.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Filter are making their first appearance of the Adam era, they return to the show for CLL #1154
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Abraham is making his only known appearance on CLL during the Adam era. Famous for his roles on ‘Parker Lewis Can’t Lose’ and ‘E.R.’ Abraham is quite the accomplished actor and proves to be an interesting guest.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Adam explains to Drew that he only hits him because he loves him. This was originally released as “Dental Dam” in the old CLL feed, Adam reads a letter from a teenage prisoner apologizing for his crimes.
CLL #111 (feat. Jon Cryer, Tate Donovan, Maria Pitillo and Catherine Lloyd Burns)
03/03/1996– Sunday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. The cast of ‘Partners’ with Tate, Maria and Catherine all making their only known appearances on LoveLine, Jon Cryer is making his first of 4 appearances.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Ruby are making their first appearance during the Adam era. Their follow up visit from 1997 is still lost to time and may never be recovered unless a band member kept the tape that were sometimes given to guests after an appearance.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Jenna is making her LoveLine debut, she talks about being new to the adult industry and Dr. Mark fills in for Drew.
This episode is 99.9% complete, just missing the top of the 2nd hour station identification break, in terms of missing content the best possible option. Tony is making his only appearance on CLL, this episode has been missing for 24 years, there are only two known copies on earth and despite securing one copy years ago, I was not allowed to release it. Due to the restriction of not being able to share it I still haven’t even heard it myself and have no idea what events transpire, now that I’ve secured the other known copy that I can release after years of work and effort I can’t even begin to describe, let’s all listen together and enjoy it!
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Kristen and Rodney are both making their only known appearances on CLL, promoting ‘Space: Above and Beyond.’
Source – Lost Tape Cassette (2020) with Lost Tape VHS (2013) Patches
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. One of the few damaged VHS tapes that had terrible audio, now replaced with a far superior cassette recording, it’s like hearing this episode for the first time.
CLL #104 (feat. Jonathan Silverman and Joey Slotnick)
02/21/1996– Wednesday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. The cast of ‘The Single Guy’ making their first appearances, Jonathan returns to the show at least once more however that episode is lost forever, this is Joey’s only appearance on LoveLine.
This episode is 100% complete. With what some might argue is Stan Lee’s ultimate cameo. Stan is making his only appearance on LoveLine and boy is it a short one, due to a poorly timed call with a poorly timed topic Stan Lee fled from his chair mid episode, never to return again. R.I.P. Stan Lee.
This episode is 100% complete. One of the earliest examples of the chemistry that made the show a success, Adam talks about Drew’s kids being sick and bringing the virus into the studio via Drew.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Barry Nolan from ‘Hard Copy’ is making his only known appearance on CLL, it proves to be a very entertaining episode and he’s a solid guest.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Susan Pinsky is making her first of two guest appearances during the Adam era, she returns to the show for CLL #1110, the final show of the 1990s. Susan proves to be a great guest and makes for a very special episode.
CLL #98 (feat. Neve Campbell and Michael Goorjian)
02/13/1996– Tuesday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Neve is making her 2nd and final appearance on the show, Michael is making his first of two appearances, Neve was on previously during the pre Adam era, Michael returns in 1999 for CLL #947.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Joey is making his only appearance on CLL. The DiPaolo case made headlines internationally, and it was covered by different types of media, such as multiple television channels and newspapers. In 1992, HBO aired the Lifestories: Families in Crisis special “Blood Brothers: The Joey DiPaolo Story”.
Adam invents the “Penis Shroud” from the people that brought you the “Love Grommet” and Morgan Lafonte makes her only known appearance.
This episode is 99% complete, just missing the closing break. Bad Religion are making their first appearance on CLL of the Adam era, they would go on to appear roughly a dozen more times before Adam’s departure in 2005.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Pamela Gidley is making her only appearance on CLL, Hagfish are also making their only known appearance on the show. Hagfish disbanded in 2006 and Pamela unfortunately passed away in 2018. R.I.P. Pamela. The opening chunk of Dr. Drew talking may have actually been mistakenly broadcast this way, hence why it was not removed during restoration.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. The infamous episode that led to the fake corporate policy of not archiving shows. This episode and the things revealed in it are why I’ve had to spend 2 decades of my life trying to reconstruct this show from the scraps that didn’t get thrown away. Heidi is making her first appearance on CLL.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Cameron is making his only known appearance on CLL promoting the 1996 TV movie ‘To Brave Alaska’ costarring Alyssa Milano.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Michael joins them for the 2nd hour and proves to be one of the first examples of a great early guest after the format change.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. This episode features some great early stories and both hosts finding their respective footings.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Blur are making their infamous debut on CLL, they surprisingly return to the show for CLL #384 in March of 1997.
This episode was first recovered in 2013 in the Classic LoveLine feed, now remastered and 100% complete with an audio upgrade. Judy is making her only appearance on CLL during the Adam era.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Pamela is making her first of two appearances on CLL during the Adam era, she returns to the show in 2002.
This episode is now 99.9% complete, just missing a few seconds after the station ID break due to the tape flip and now with a huge audio upgrade as well. The Rentals are making their only appearance on CLL during the Adam Carolla era. Adam shows everyone his nipple bumps to remove the stigma and overall it’s an interesting episode in the evolution of the show and the host dynamic, the beginning of the first week without Riki.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. The Pharcyde are marking their only appearance on CLL and Jeremy is making his first of 7 known appearances during the Adam era.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. This episode is from the week Riki took a cruise in December of 1995. Classic LoveLine #53 (feat. The Love Between The Two Hosts) from 12/12/1995. This was released in the CLL feed as ‘Totin’ The Mocha’ in reference to something Adam says in the episode.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. After the previous episode with Mike Muir they decided to run what seems to be emergency “Best Of” possibly by coincidence or to regroup after a tough show and host change-up. This is a full show replay of Classic LoveLine #52 (feat. Iggy Pop) from 12/11/1995.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Adam attempts to read a fax and rants about ‘Smashing Pumpkins’ while Riki takes as many Tattoo related calls as possible.
CLL #79 (feat. The Awkward Chemistry Between The Three Hosts)
01/17/1996– Wednesday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Riki announces this will be his final night as co-host of Loveline after hosting since August 22nd 1993 due to Poorman’s termination over that weekend. Riki went from guest to new co-host literally overnight. Riki co-hosted the show for over 2 years with Dr. Drew before Adam joined them October 1st 1995 and Riki continued with the show for over another 3 months. As Adam said if only ever night could have been Riki’s last show they could have had an entirely different chemistry leading up to this and possibly continued on.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Dave Navarro and Chad from the band are both in studio and a clever listener has deduced that Riki must’ve told them he was going to depart the show, Chad hints at it throughout the episode to Riki’s annoyance, Riki also mentions his wife’s dislike for Janine Lindemulder whom he’d soon begin dating. Very Great Magnet foreshadowing.
CLL #76 (feat. Space Ghost, Juli Ashton and Doria Rone)
01/14/1996– Sunday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape VHS (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Space Ghost joins them via satellite for the first half of the show and Juli and Doria from ‘Night Calls’ on The Playboy Channel join them in studio for the 2nd hour. Adam attempts to read a fax and rants about ‘Smashing Pumpkins’ while Riki takes as many Tattoo related calls as possible.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Judy is making her only appearance on CLL during the Adam era. Riki references her previous visits indicating she is a longtime guest who didn’t continue appearing on the show as it became a nationally syndicated hit.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. Johnny from Goo Goo Dolls is making his first appearance on CLL during the Adam era. Adam attempts to read a fax and rants about ‘Smashing Pumpkins’ while Riki takes as many Tattoo related calls as possible.
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. The first new episode of 1996, CLL #67 was “Best Of” and is likely lost forever. Heather and Chad were a “much gossiped about couple” in the mid 1990s, Chad starred on ‘Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman’ and Heather Tom was a regular cast member of ‘The Young and The Restless’ this episode was recorded before Chad was outed via tabloid pictures as he discussed in his 2001 interview with ‘The Advocate.’
This episode is 92% complete just missing about 9 minutes off the top of the show and a few moments from the tape flip as well. Peter is making his first of two known appearances on CLL, for fans of mid 90’s MTV you may remember Peter and his various gigs on the network.
CLL #69 (feat. The Awkward Chemistry Between The Three Hosts)
01/03/1996– Wednesday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. The gang share their New Year’s Resolutions. A clip from this episode was played during Adam’s last show in 2005, then 8 years later we got access to it via the secret official archives thanks to Anderson.
CLL #68 (feat. The Awkward Chemistry Between The Three Hosts)
01/02/1996– Tuesday Night Show
Source – Lost Tape (2013)
This episode is 100% complete, with a huge audio upgrade. The first new episode of 1996, CLL #67 was “Best Of” and is likely lost forever. The gang reflect on 1995 while Adam is still trying to find his footing and Riki is regularly stepping on said feet. This episode is the source of an infamous drop that would later end up featured in the Dr. Drew shuffle.
