The John Phillips Show

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OC Native John Phillips brings wit, political connections and insight to “The John Phillips Show”. Phillips began his radio career as the youngest major-market radio talk show host in the country. He is also CNN political commentator, a columnist for The Orange County Register and makes regular appearances on cable news.

John was formerly a sports anchor and executive producer for “McIntyre in the Morning”, producer for “The Al Rantel Show”, news writer for the KNX Morning News with Frank Mottek and Gail Eichenthal, and a guest host on virtually every show ever cancelled by KABC.

Though in his mid-thirties he is a ten-year veteran of KABC

John’s interests: The Angels, Palm Springs, movies, cruises, home Improvement and airline travel.

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  • jayersmom
    Spot on!
    John and Randy keep us informed on California news and politics. They bring in great guest speakers that share their knowledge of their particular experiences and expertise. John keeps us laughing at the right times and serious at the right times. I find myself laughing in my car and much more in tune with the daily news of today.
  • Cupcake sean
    Funny
    This is the only way to listen to johns show. I used to listen to the lve broadcast however the show seems better as a podcast as the host seems to be on vacation more then he is on air. His cohost randy is a great in his own way but his role as #2 makes the show great and not so good when he is solo. Basically when john is there i listen. When he isnt i go “on vacation” too.
  • eff you larry
    Paul!!!!
    That’s right…. I like that….
  • ellen3141
    Funny show
    I love John’s humor and lightness, even when discussing serious issues. Very informative about state and local issues, especially digging into corruption. Ads are intrusive and badly placed, but that’s the way it goes
  • Bob fromYuma
    John and Randy are hilarious
    Quite frankly, John Phillips and Randy Wang cover California issues like no other - Absolutly!
  • Xega
    The bureaucracy is real
    That’s right. I like that. That was amazing.
  • A fan with respect
    Great podcast
    Thanks for exposing the truth about California and the USA along with your great work and sense of humor keep up the great work. PS: I think the drop of the year is the final warning by Europe before the final countdown.
  • fig mom
    Love it!
    I mean where else can u get news and laughter at the same place. I love John & the sarcasm is the best.
  • Independent Political Junkie
    New Fan of the show
    Awesome show! As a Fan of Talk Radio, this show brings good information , humor , and good guest interviews! Brings me some sanity living in this upside down world that is So Cal Woooooo Wednesday is my favorite
  • tyron4789
    Great pod
    This is the only political show you need to listen to. John has original takes, thought-provoking topics and interesting guests. Highly recommend to anybody!
  • Debs taken
    Great for California and southern CA politics
    John & Randy are entertaining and informative. Their specialty is California statewide politics as well as more local Southern California politics. Their regular interviews are very interesting and worth a listen. They don’t take themselves or California politics too seriously; and since we are a very blue supermajority state, it’s a wise perspective.
  • RRYYXXDDRR
    Local/state issues
    Discussed with humor.
  • EllieMaeSanMartin
    Humor & insight are great!
    John’s humor is unique & much needed. Couple it with the insight & guests that provide amazing insight-you can’t miss this!
  • sherly girly
    Love John and Randy
    You guys make my day!! Thanks for the laughs
  • Deelightful1
    Dr. Kelly Victory
    I was so disappointed in the station’s decision to cancel Dr. Kelly Covid hour but now I get to listen to her every week on Rush to Reason in Denver. Go check out John Rush and Dr. Kelly on KLZ radio for updates on the vaccines and everything Covid.
  • Andrash and His Clan
    The Doctor Hour
    Management needs to invite Dr. Kelly Victory to return to John’s show and allow her to speak her clinically-trained mind about all things COVID. As much as I respect and enjoy John Phillips, I am looking elsewhere for my news due to the way Dr. Victory has been treated/muzzled.
  • tlbelliott
    Where is Dr Victory?
    I can not listen to the radio at work so I catch up on the show podcast on the drive home. I’m disappointed to look for the “COVID” hour whether it feature Dr V or another Doc and find that it’s not available.
  • CaliSOS2025
    ❤️❤️❤️
    John's daily radio show is the best. Smart and funny. Takes on these challenging times with rational and critical eye. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Please air the audio clips so we know what you are talking about, however. Thank you for your great show! ps: Randy Wang is great too!
  • Air beast
    Podcast
    I look forward to this show every day
  • LightGirl1979
    5 stars
    John & Randy- Great show! All the current items, perfect.
  • 79831
    What happened to this show?
    Been listening for almost 3 years and since my girl Jillian left I stayed tuned but wow... every time I tune in, it’s all complain, complain, complain from John and of course Randy agrees to everything. I really like you guys; informative, funny etc but I just can’t with all the complaining anymore. I’ll check back next year in hopes the program changes. Side note: if you hate California so much, just leave. No?
  • daylilyladysusan
    My favorite and should be yours
    I really enjoy John Phillips on his own. It’s a nice change.
  • Ladaane
    Please please please do a show together
    Please please steve, Dorothy and Jillian consider doing a morning show together!! I tuned in this morning and was overjoyed to hear the three of you. I have so many memories watching you as I got ready for school and then later on work. Love you guys.
  • doogenhound
    Welcome back. Favorite am show
    Jillian, John and Randy work well together. Great Chemistry. Jillian’s laugh is contagious. I wish someone would buy me a Starbucks every morning :) Thank you! Thank you!
  • Mvg1028
    Wonderful show
    Love hearing John, Jillian and Randy very morning. Keep up the great work!!
  • terri-run
    The best morning show on radio
    Love this show!!! You guys are funny and entertaining.
  • Losangel
    Great show
    Love listening to them on the drive home 👍🏼 Jillian is always making me laugh.
  • BobbyKrauss
    What Happened?
    Before Trump was elected this show was pretty decent. Not great, but decent. After Trump was elected, like the Left, Jillian has lost her mind. Wildly obnoxious cutting off John who actually has something to say. John needs to grow a pair and not let her dominate the show. He also seems to have less depth in knowledge now than he used to. Then in the last month or 2, the "podcast" format has taken a serious dive downward. Now splitting the show into 5 or more files with commericals galore. It's seriously become unlistenable. I continue to download it and try it again every now and then, but can't take it. Eventually I'll stop auto downloading if something isn't changed. It's a shame, it was fun for a while.
  • AdeleRedthorn
    Clearly, telling it like it is.
    Intelligent news, great conversation that keeps you listening. I equally look forward to both of them when I drive through LA. Hoping they will continue to give factual information regarding the outrageous stories that are being brought to light by Leah Remini's documentary, Scientology: The Aftermath. Can't help at laugh at the hideous things Jillian brings up about the cult, Scientology. John is personable and brings the show useful information whether it is his personal life or worldly. His brain has grown strong over the years and he has a way of bringing people together. They are both interesting and really make me want to listen more.
  • Zman654
    Highly recommend
    Jillian is hilarious. John and her make a great combo. The best radio show in LA that deserves to be on FM, imo.
  • wwwade
    Too much trouble to produce?
    Potentially relevant content and hosts are obscured within a stream of advertisements and AM chatter . This is not podcasting. Genre:AM
  • DilbertforPresident
    Pointy haired boss
    Jillian sure sounds like a vapid narcissist. Everything is about her. John is great and deserves an intelligent co-host.
  • DaisyJ02
    Great, please make one change
    Love that I can listen to Dr. Drew midday live and Mike Catherwood, but please edit out all the commercials 😊👍
  • PodCastinator
    So Far, So Good
    John has been on KABC for a while now and if you're from L.A. you know of Jillian. Both outspoken, energetic, humorous, light hearted yet can still dive deep into political and social issues, mainly John. Chemistry seems decent so, give em time to feel things out yet so far.... so good.
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