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Low Budget
San Diego's not a cheap place to live, but some of us have to live cheaply in it. This is a show for those people. Hosted by Marc Chambers and Tod Perry.

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Worst. Date. EVER.
Cheap, disastrous or just ill-conceived, Marc and Tod talk about terrible dating experiences.
Getting Away With It
Marc and Tod kick off with the mandatory Paris Hilton talk, then move past it, and get into sneaking into stuff/sneaking stuff into stuff.
Can I Buy You a Drink?
Marc bought a girl a drink at the Bonaduce Bachelor Party, and it's causing some controversy. Should guys buy girls drinks, and if they're seeing someone else, is it cheating if they do?
What's Better Than Sex?
For the money, is there anything more engaging or entertaining than some sex? Marc and Tod investigate.
The Roommate Situation
Sometimes, money problems force you to live with someone. And between your roommate eating your food, bringing home a dingo that eats all your pot, or trying to pimp you out... sometimes, it just doesn't go well.
Crappy Jobs
Sometimes jobs are bad because the work sucks, sometimes it's because of the co-workers, but regardless, we've all had them.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
What's the best booze for getting drunk on the cheap? Also: some malt liquor taste testing, things a rich guy wouldn't say, and more.
Coping with Gas Prices
How is San Diego coping with high gas prices? Plus: can you pick up women in an '81 VW Rabbit, should you build your own car, and can the government help at all with any of it?
David Arquette
Marc and Tod take a break from being poor to interview David Arquette, writer, director and star of the new slasher comedy The Tripper.
Spiritual
What cool stuff have you gotten used? Plus: Author Christy Whitman talks about the Law of Attraction, and the Low Budget Buddha gives his advice.
Fun for a Nickel
What do you do for fun, when you've got no cash?
Making Ends Meet
What have you done for a little extra cash? Plus: accidental incest due to sperm donation, some coupon scams, and an interview with the Richest Man in San Diego.
Eating on the Cheap
How do you stretch your food budget? What are some tricks to make your money go further at the grocery store? Marc and Tod put it to the listeners.
Stupid Credit Mistakes
The banks aren't big fans of the Low Budget lifestyle, and there's a good reason for it.
Cheap Dates
How do you bring it to the dating scene when you've got no money to work with? Plus: the garbage man cometh.
The Nerdification of America
The nerdification of America is upon us! But being a nerd can save you real money, and, of course, there’s the nerd women.