Andy in the Afternoon: Recent Episodes
100.3 The Sound
Andy in the Afternoon with Andy Chanley and Christian James Hand airs 3 to 7 daily on The Sound.
Sound listeners know Andy as the first DJ heard on the station upon its birth in 2008. A genuine national treasure, he was most recently the pithy co-host of Mark in the Morning with Mark Thompson, formerly of Mark & Brian. Christian performs the popular song “dissections” on the morning show, and is a rolling ball of steak knives.
Andy and Christian first met at Y107 in Los Angeles in 1997, and have been bickering like an old married couple ever since.
It is Andy's birthday today and we celebrated with a special Neil Young song, cake, Tiramisu, pizza, friends and family. Happy Birthday Chandles!!!
We play Trouble again for our game of the night, as this game is starting to turn into an instant AITA Classic! Also, some Breakdowns, A Song Fight, and a Classic Rock Time Capsule.
We have a new board game to play thanks to Nurse Lisa, as she sent us the classic board game, Trouble! Is there an underlying message here...is she saying that Andy and Christian are nothing but trouble? Hmm...
We had a full house today as we brought in an Airman of the US Air Force, Daniel Gandara. Daniel was joined by his wife Lauren and his sister Cassy, as they dropped by to hang out with the guys and play a game of Clue.
Christian is out because is he sick, so Andy has to steer the AITA boat solo. No Christian also means no Song Fight...or does it? What does Andy have up his sleeve today?
The big reveal from artist Hannah Frustol of which drawing is Andy and which drawing is Christian. She also stays for game night where we played Tumbling Timbers AND Shaksari!
Andy asks fans to text in five words or less about a special man who would have turned 65 years old today. Also, a Song Fight, Breakdowns, and the boys play Scruples and Sorry.
A Tumbling Timbers game took place in the studio along with more Snapchat fun, which included using the fun Face Swap filter. Hide your children before looking at the picture.
The guys have a second go at the murder mystery board game Clue and experiment with Snapchat for the first time.
The boys play the ancient game of Shaksari...where men, women, or children are safe...from having a shockingly good time.
Today marked the first ever Tumbling Timbers Fan Challenge as Dann, Don, and Jennifer competed for their chance to take home their own Tumbling Timbers set. Also, a Song Fight, breakdowns, and Super Sammy turns the heater on in the studio...accidentally...or was it intentionally?
Triple Play Thursdays is filled with Breakdowns, a Song Fight, and the ultimate crime game...Clue! Who did it, where and how? Was it Professor Plus with the wrench in the Ball Room? We haven't a Clue.
Andy tells the tale of his hoverboarding adventures, or make that misadventures. Everyone plays a new game that Andy brings in which puts the "E" in electrocution.
Today is the second day of the new Five Words or Less contest which is soon to be a household staple. We also still have Family Game Night in the studio, Breakdowns, a Song Fight and a barrel of fun.
Things have changed a bit here at AITA in the way that the Time Capsule works, but don't worry, it's still a hoot! Andy rides a hoverboard in hover-race around the office against Sam Peasley and we end the show with bubbles...as always.
Friday is finally here and that means that remote controlled battle robots are in the building for Family Game Night. The 101st song fight is huge because if Andy can squeak out a win the score will be tied going into the weekend.
To celebrate Ringo's 76th birthday, and the 100th song fight, Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy each draw out a Ringo song from a hat for the first ever three manned song fight. The three then bring out the old classic board game "Life" and give it a go in the studio.
In the 99th edition of Song Fight, Andy goes in trailing by two points. Can he close the gap to one, or will Christian take a three-point lead going into Song Fight #100 tomorrow? The guys play the game Chutes and Ladders, which is over in about ten minutes, so they turn to their favorite and best board game ever, Sorry.
Christian is back in town from his vacation and Andy is so excited to have his friend back that he fails to turn on Christian's mic. Also, Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy play the card game Exploding Kittens which is anything but a blast.
Andy is flying the spaceship solo today as Christian is away on vacation, so that means a different twist to the Song Fight. Also, Andy does his own Breakdowns and plays Candyland with Super Sammy and Josh Fleeger.
The guys mix it up a little by playing some cards, well, trying to play cards during their game time but the problem is that Christian doesn't know the suits of cards...no really, he doesn't. So when all else fails they play two games of Sorry. Also a few Breakdowns, a Song Fight, and a Classic Rock Time Capsule.
Can Andy stop Christian in Song Fight? Christian has won two straight as he is shooting for the hat trick and is looking to go two points up on Andy! Also, Cynthia Fox drops off Beatles Monopoly for Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy to play during the 100 minutes of commercial free music.
It is finally Friday so that means this is a big Song Fight as the winner will have bragging rights for the entire weekend. The fun and games continue on as Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy are joined in the studio by Emo, Bill, Josh, and Joann for an awesome game of Uno!
Andy is now one point up on Song Fight after the victory yesterday, can he make it two in a row and go two up on Christian? During the 100 minutes of commercial-free music, we all played Yahtzee in the studio!
For Song Fight today Andy picks a song by an artist who is celebrating his birthday today, will that be enough to get Andy the win over Christian and break the tie? Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy play "Wikipedia: The Game About Everything"...which was played by a show that knows nothing.
Christian and Alexa get tattooed on air today for Tat-Tuesday by Luis House. We have an update from Dave Schulps from Premiere Networks on the Led Zeppelin trail and also a Song Fight!
The first show of the week means a new Song Fight, as both Andy & Christian pick Beatles songs. They also send out Super Sammy to see if you can fry an egg on the sidewalk because it was only about 1000 degrees today in Los Angeles.
It's finally Friday and Andy brings in a new board game for him, Christian, and Super Sammy to play...Trivial Pursuit: Rock & Roll Edition. The game is short lived and end up playing Sorry again...twice Also some Breakdowns and one hell of a Song Fight.
Gather round the fireplace kids it's board game night in the studio! Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy are playing the household favorite game, Sorry! Also a few Breakdowns, a Song Fight, Andy's Time Capsule, and the Goodnight Song.
Andy and Christian are obsessed with playing games while on duty, and that isn't going to stop today. Christian has an amazing breakdown today of Bob Seger, and Andy is trying to keep the streak going on Son Fight as both hosts pick superb tracks.
A HUGE Song Fight today because if Andy loses again, he will be facing a three-point deficit, so he pulls out the big guns. Super Sammy is down at the Led Zeppelin trial grabbing some audio from outside the courtroom, and Dave Schulps from Premiere Radio Networks phones in and give us a rundown of what happened today inside the courtroom.
The first show of the week started off with a bang as Christian and Andy brought you a Song Fight, Breakdowns, and good fun. But more importantly, Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy played Jenga with a twist...
It is finally Friday and Andy and Christian have quite the show for you as they bring you a heated Song Fight as well as a first time ever breakdown of Lou Gramm from Foreigner. Also, Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy play Cards Against Humanity on Facebook Live.
Did we do any radio today? We are all too wiped out from playing nearly two hours of giant Jenga in the studio. Whew...that was exhausting!
The games continue on in the studio as Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy attempt to perform successful surgery on a poor chap. Also, a Song Fight and a Springsteen Breakdown make for one hell of a show!
Breakdowns and a tough Song Fight between Andy and Christian which is an on-going seesaw battle. Also, Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy play Giant Jenga in the studio.
The first show after the weekend was a doozy, as Andy got to use the dump button on a caller. Christian breaks down The Eagles and Andy, Christian, and Super Sammy play Trivial Pursuit in the studio.
This is a big show because if Christian loses again in Song Fight he will be going into the weekend being two points down of Andy. Will he play dirty...only time will tell. Also, their old friend Jeff comes by the studio to say hello.
Today is a very special day for Andy as eight years ago today he hit the airwaves at The Sound. So we threw a little celebration for Andy's milestone accomplishment, as we filled today with food, fun, and friends.
We had a hustle today for some Paul Simon tickets, a few breakdowns, and a very interesting Song Fight as Christian does something unheard of for Andy.
First show after the long weekend and everything seems to be going wrong. Andy tries to catch up to Christian on song fight, Christian does a few breakdowns and Smashley fills in for Super Sammy.
Three prizes to give away today on the show as well as multiple breakdowns a very important Song Fight as the battle between Andy and Chrisitan is getting tense!
A few Breakdowns, a Song Fight for the ages as the 37 to 37 tie between Andy and Chrisitan is now broken. Plus Andy plays a great Gene Simmons Disney song....no really, he does!
Tristina is one of our biggest fans and is leaving town so Andy and Christian give her a goodbye show to remember forever. Also, a big Song Fight battle, and Christian has a few breakdowns.
Artist Tony calls in to do the big reveal of who was who in the latest drawing of Andy & Christian. Christian breaks down a few tracks like only he can and the winner of Song Fight today goes into the weekend being one up on the other.
Carmine Appice calls into the show and has a message for Christian and Andy from Stewart Copeland. A Song Fight for the ages and an amazing Breakdown of The Who.
Andy and Christian have a Song Fight decided by three votes and Christian breaks down Something by The Beatles. Carmine Appice leaves Super Sammy a voicemail asking how the tattoo went yesterday of his signature on Christian's back.
Drumming legend Carmine Appice comes by the show and signs Christian's back which is then tattooed later on air. Andy is trying to keep ahead of Christian in Song Fight as he tries to knock him down for the count and take a commanding two point lead.
Christmas comes early as Andy and Christian get presents from a listener. An awesome Eagles breakdown, a very close Song Fight, and Super Sammy gets schooled in the Starving Musicians Meal by Andy.
Now that National Limerick Day has come and gone Andy & Christian can get back to business...eating loads of food for the Friday Feast, duking it out in Song Fight, and getting ready for the weekend like only they know how.
It's National Limerick Day So what songs should Andy & Christian play? Song Fight will make one host cry boo hoo While Christian even breaks down a song or two Here comes the Heartbeat, better make way For Andy & Christian are just in it for the horseplay
Andy performs surgery on gummy penguin cysts attached to Christians head. Listener Jenn comes up to visit the station, and you will be shocked, surprised and astounded at who wins song fight.
Andy does his best in Song Fight today but with another loss, he has now dropped two straight Song Fights. Christian breaks down Van Halen, Billy Idol, and The Who.
Christian starts the week off strong as he wins Song Fight in a landslide. Andy breaks news that Ozzy is missing and Super Sammy has the $5 Starving Musicians Meal which was surprisingly edible this week.
Christian has a few great breakdowns, Andy has a couple of fart jokes, and Super Sammy goes down to Grand Park for a Prince tribute concert.
Today is Cinco De Mayo so the hosts celebrate with another feast fit for a king! Andy does a first ever breakdown and Christian wins Song Fight.
Andy can't find the Guns N Roses ticket giveaway theme song so he decides to sing it live. Christian breaks down the amazing vocals of Steve Miller from The Joker, and Andy wins Song Fight.
If Andy can win the song fight today, he would take a commanding two point lead on the office wall, so Christian knows he must bring his a-game. Christian breaks down Lynyrd Skynyrd and Andy makes Super Sammy count to triple digits again for the Guns N Roses giveaway.
The Starving Musicians Meal is an epic failure but never fear because Christian breaks down Credence Clearwater Revival and Aerosmith. Also, Andy reclaims the lead in Song Fight and we receive a call from a concerned environmentalist.
A Friday Feast fit for a king, Andy wins the song fight, Christian has his breakdowns, and Super Sammy somehow has the ability to count to 100 on a Friday for the final Guns N Roses ticket giveaway.
Andy and Christian are so pumped for the NFL draft they can't even remember what happened on today's show.
Today marked the CLOSEST margin for song fight ever. A loss would put Christian two scores back of Andy, but if Christian could pull off a clutch win, it'll be all tied up! Plus some breakdowns of Van Halen and The Clash.
Andy & Christian battle it out in song fight and then they are joined in studio by Josh and Super Sammy for National Pretzel Day. Christian breaks down David Bowie's Young Americans.
This is the first show, in what seems like forever, without the payroll song, so what do Andy & Christian do, they play a new jingle for a new contest! Super Sammy goes shopping for Mystery Eats From Down the Street and Christian wins song fight.
Andy, Christian, Smashley, and Super Sammy play BeanBoozled for National Jellybean Day and Super Sammy goes downstairs to hug trees by the LACMA for Earth Day. Also, Andy takes the lead in song fight.
The legendary Graham Nash stops by the studio to discuss his show at the Saban and his new album with Andy & Christian. Andy wins the all Price song fight in a landslide.
Bruce Margolin from the Los Angeles chapter of NORML visits Andy & Christian on 4/20 to discuss the legalization of marijuana. We also have a day of three feasts as the waists lines of the hosts are expanding by the show.
Artist Frank Caruso calls into the program to reveal which drawing is Andy & which drawing is Christian. Christian breaks down the Santana rhythm section on Black Magic Woman, and Andy wins song fight by a hair.
Flandy & Christian James Fland invite super flan Raider Ray to the studio, with the stipulation of bringing them snacks, and Ray brings up some flan and cookies. Sammy goes to the store for Mystery Eats From Down The Street, and Christian breaks down Men Down Under.
The Friday Feast has a new chapter added this week as the hosts continue their see food diet. Christian brings in a duck whistle for the Goodnight Song, and Andy gets roasted in song fight.
Andy and Christian ask the age-old question, does Spam float? Plus a few breakdowns, a song fight, and puppet play.
Andy & Christian have the highest total of votes ever submitted in a song fight, but it is really a one-sided affair. Cartoonist Frank Caruso's caricature police sketch is unveiled on the Andy in the Afternoon Facebook page, and Christian breaks down The Doobie Brothers.
Christian comes back to the studio after recovering from dental surgery and breaks down the Eagles. A super fan, Chris Hlad, comes by the studio to fatten the hosts up with cookies and pop tarts.
Christian is out sick, so Andy is flying solo today, but he does have sketch artist Ashley Kay from AshleyKayArt come by the studio to drop off her age progression sketches of Andy & Christian. Plus the Mystery Eats From Down The Street, oh, and not to brag, but Super Sammy wins the song fight.
Charlie the sketch artist from CleanAsthetic calls in the program to reveal which sketch was Andy and which sketch was Christian. Andy wins the song fight, and Christian breaks down The Eagles, Van Halen, and Steve Miller Band.
UFC fighter Chris Weidman stops by the program and races Christian on the Razor Trikes around the office. Christian breaks down some Boston and Free and Andy has a Time Capsule for all to enjoy.
Andy's still sour after the Song Fight loss yesterday, but luckily for him, the Friday Feast comes early as Rosie's BBQ comes with food. Also, a puppy named Ringo from Wags and Walks comes into the studio to cheer him up. Oh, and Christian again topples Andy in song fight...this time without cheating.
Mark Thompson from Mark in the Morning and John Waite of The Baby's call into the show to discuss Andy's Song Fight pick. Christian breaks down The Beatles and according to Andy, Christian REALLY cheated in Song Fight.
After a long weekend Andy comes out strong in the song fight and Christian breaks The Beatles, Queen, and Van Halen. Super Sammy goes to the store for Mystery Eats Down The Street and comes back with nothing but sadness and disappointment.
Andy and Christian get stuffed with two Friday Feasts and Christian has a first ever breakdown of a famous female rocker. Fan mail is read about the love one listener has for the goodnight song.
Christian break down Elton John's "Levon" and Super Sleuth Sammy goes down to the Whiskey to investigate the latest Guns 'n Roses concert rumors. A Craptastic Classic Rock Cover also brings pleasure to your ears.
Christian breaks down Led Zeppelin like no one else can. Andy reads a riveting review about Axl Rose, and the studio is full for the goodnight song.
Andy professes his love for Dr. Hook in Song Fight but get destroyed in the end. Christian breaks down Van Halen, Bon Jovi, and The Beatles.
On the 50th episode of Andy in the Afternoon, Andy finally dumps Christian, and artist Ashley Kay from AshleyKayArt calls in to discuss her mug shot sketches of the hosts. Plus Mystery Eats Down the Street.
Andy and Christian tase a marshmallow peep live on air and Christian breaks down The Doors. Pizza is delivered to the studio for a Friday Feast.
Programming Director Dave Beasing is out of town so Andy and Christian go overboard on the triple play Thursday format. Christian dominates in the song fight, and Andy has another Time Capsule.
Andy & Christian welcome in the President of the Andy in the Afternoon Fan Club on Facebook, Aaron Au. Aaron joins in on the kazoo for the goodnight song and Christian breaks down The Doobie Brothers, plus Super Sammy gets tased.
Christian breaks down The Beatles and Kansas, and Andy finds out where Midway City, CA is located. Christian's song for song fight that really irritates Andy.
Andy & Christian battle it out in Song Fight, Super Sammy goes to the store for dinner. Christian breaks down some Elton John.
Christian wins the song fight, Andy accuses him of cheating. Super Sammy goes with Smashley to 7/11 to get a surplus of Slurpees, which Andy chokes on and almost dies live on air. #byocupday
Christian breaks down Tom Petty, Queen, and Van Halen. Andy has a Classic Rock Time Capsule, and Sammy goes to the store to get glue for arts & craft in the studio.
Christian breaks down Tom Petty for the first time ever on Andy in the Afternoon, Sammy goes to his first Bruce concert, and Andy's Classic Rock Time Capsule.
Andy's Classic Rock Time Capsule, Christian breaks down Queen, and Sammy goes on The Monday Night Meal Run to celebrate Pie Day.
Andy & Christian breakdown a Fleetwood Mac song, the Classic Rock Time Capsule, and DJ Cynthia Fox joins in for the Lawrence Welk good night song.
Andy's Classic Rock Time Capsule, Christian gets Stewart Copeland's signature tattooed onto his back by Luis from Art & Soul Tattoos, and a song fight, which isn't even close.
Andy and Christian pay tribute to the late great George Martin by breaking down two The Beatles songs. Andy's Classic Rock Time Capsule, breaking Melissa Etheridge news, and Christian dominates in the Song Fight...again.
Today, the magic of two music breakdowns, plus, Andy gets totally crushed in the Song Fight.
Andy and Christian break down some Freddie Mercury and Van Halen. Sammy goes to the store for a delicious $5 Monday Night Meal, and a song fight.
Andy's Classic Rock Time Capsule talks about the of the microphone. Christian and Andy battle with the last Song Fight of the week, and Daveda does the hustle to the studio and wins Bruce Springsteen tickets.
Usual mayhem ensues with the song fight between Andy and Christian. Also, righteous breakdowns of music, and a bit of insanity with Pink Floyd for Triple Play Thursday.
We had a Huey Lewis song fight, Sammy goes to the store to buy bubbles and food, plus Rita joins us for the Lawrence Welk theme song.
The AITA family welcomes its first permanent addition, “broadcast assistant” Sammy Mastroianni, and listeners call in to bore him with pointless fishing stories for hours. Plus the Classic Rock Time Capsule, Song Fight, musical Breakdowns, and more!
Remembering Boss Jock Charlie Tuna and George Kennedy, MITM anniversary party recap, Song Fight, and the first tix to Christian's next dissection session.
We have the final pair of tickets to the MITM anniversary party, and we make you do “The Hustle” for them. We have a brutal Song Fight, share the Classic Rock Time Capsule, and Christian heads out on the road.
Andy launches his quest to get ELO's Jeff Lynne in the show, A & C use "The Hustle" to give away MITM 1st Anniversary tickets, and Michael Anthony screams.
Andy asserts (several times) that AITA is “The Heartbeat of the Southland,” to varying degrees of acceptance. Plus another big hunk of listener feedback.
Today the guys read searing comments from the 3.8% of listeners who research tells us, hate the program. Plus, snippets from Andy’s Neil Young interview, and the first ever Bedtime Lullaby.
Classic rock, prizes, musical breakdowns, a Song Fight... and the final bedtime story? We’ll see.
Andy & Christian conduct segment #2 of “Dead Air,” where a deceased rock fan guest DJs from the urn. Also, they might have gotten a little bit crazy with Led Zeppelin, playing around 20 of their songs in a row.
Colin Hay stops by for an interview, Christian get's Colin's name tattooed on his back and another battle of Song Fight!
Andy and Christian recap the Grammys, as well as their experience at a real Grammy after-party with real music biz bigshots. Also, Andy hands Christian his ass again in the Song Fight!
Andy & Christian throw down another Song Fight where love (and Andy) reigns supreme. Plus the Classic Rock Time Capsule, The Hustle, and more.
Christian cheats at the Song Fight, Rita has a big birthday blowout, and Mark & Andy post boss radio songs.
Former Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron stops by – and is hilarious. We learn that “Hay Day” is a go! And, of course, there’s a song fight.
A & C passionately pit two songs against each other for fun and valuable prizes. Plus giveaways out the butt.
Guilty Pleasure Monday turns into Pleasure Monday, we break down some great Classic Rock, and it takes Idiot-Proof Trivia to give away tickets to ELO.
A & C sing karaoke on behalf of Sound listeners to give away more ELO tickets and, let’s face it, it’s not even close.
We give away tickets to ELO, Iggy Pop and Jason Bonham, plus get a little carried away by playing 32 Beatles songs in a row!
We send phone screener Sammy down Miracle Mile on a Razor tricycle for free Trifecta grilled cheeses from The Counter (free because AITA's money is no good in this town!)
The guys launch a quest for a police sketch artist to draw them without ever having seen their faces -- then you get to guess which is which. Plus other crap.
Christian gets Andy's autograph tattooed on his back -- for real. And it's the first installment of Guilty Pleasure Monday.
We have not one, but TWO phone screeners tonight -- an embarrassment of riches. Listener Paula does "The Hustle" to The Sound to win Springsteen tickets, and we read Where's Tumpty for our bedtime story.
On today's show, the lads are joined in the studio for some "Dead Air" with Nora and her partner Doreen, our first Ghost Host, for a set of some Queen and a chat. Fantastic!
We celebrate Christian’s 47th birthday with lavish gifts and music, give away Bruce Springsteen tix, and book the first dead radio guest (that we know of).
We miss Abe Vigoda, Andy & Christian race a tricycle through The Sound offices on behalf of listeners for Bruce tickets, and the date is set for Christian’s first on-air tattoo.
On today's show The Sound's COO steals Christian's Razor Drift Trike, we stump a listener when it comes to his knowledge of famous "Peters", oh, and some Shel Silverstein for bed-time.
Listeners hustle to the station to pick up last minute Imperial Ball tix, our podcast shoots up the chart, we get a Friday intern, and we binge-eat free pizza.
On this show we found how many balls are in Christian's Ball Bag and spoke to Andy's wife who, obviously, has his.
Andy sends Christian to Inglewood at rush hour to break ground on the LA Rams' new stadium.
Rusty Young of Poco speaks from Nashville about pre-fame Glenn Frey, the most douchebag names, and almost no one cries today!
Andy writes a song to explain the big move to afternoons, Mark cries and Christian James Hand accepts his role as co-host!