Show notes
Hour 3 (09.22) A historic sea turtle nesting in Orange County has environmentalists scrambling, while Carrot Top's hospitalization prompts Tim to revisit a surprisingly memorable interview. Plus, Simone Biles reveals a frightening home break-in and Hollywood workers rally outside Paramount. 8:05 — Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is recovering after a reported suicide attempt that led to the cancellation of his long-running Las Vegas show. Tim recalls interviewing him alongside Adam Carolla and explains why the comedian left such a positive impression. 8:20 — Tim and Crozier swap stories about legendary comedian Gallagher. The conversation then turns to an extraordinary discovery in Orange County, where endangered olive ridley sea turtles laid eggs in what officials say is the first recorded natural sea turtle nesting on the U.S. West Coast. Some advocates are calling for nearby events to minimize impacts on the nesting sites. 8:35 — Simone Biles revealed that three masked men stole her Porsche GTS from her Chicago-area home before she and husband Jonathan Owens moved away. The vehicle was later recovered, and Biles says the incident helped convince the couple to get a Doberman for security. Tim also discusses Long Beach preparations as communities monitor conditions associated with a strengthening El Niño. 8:50 — Southern California prepares for another stretch of intense heat while forecasters track Hurricane Polo off Mexico's Pacific coast. Tim also covers demonstrations outside Paramount Pictures, where entertainment workers are protesting developments surrounding the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

