FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you ever wanted to know about the site.

• Why should I register for an account?

  With a free lovelinetapes.com account, you can:

  1. Download shows.
  2. Rate shows.
  3. Leave comments on shows.
  4. Add calls and tags for each show.
  5. Join the discussion in our forums.
• Which Loveline shows do you have on the site?

  We have shows recorded from radio broadcasts between 1989 and 2005, almost exclusively from the Adam Carolla era. We have something like 30% of all shows broadcast from 1989 to 2005.

  For legal reasons, we cannot post any shows after 2005.

• Where did all the recordings come from?

  We have collected our recordings from a variety of sources, but most recordings come from tapes that fans have submitted to super fan Giovanni for digital transfer. A few fans, like TOBYDOG and spinfly, had hundreds of tapes that were boxed up and sent to Giovanni for transfer. The rest of the recordings come from random sources around the web, like YouTube or file-sharing services. Credit is given to the source of recordings when available.

• Do you have recordings of "Loveline" on MTV, "The Man Show", "The Adam Carolla Show", "Too Late with Adam Carolla", Adam's podcasts, or any other Adam Carolla material?

  No.

• What are the weird #'s after some of the show dates?

  These are show numbers that they were given when released on the Classic Loveline podcast. They exist for all Loveline shows during the Adam Carolla years.

  As we fill out the archive with shows before and after Adam's tenure, show numbers will be added for those shows as well. Shows before Adam will numbered chronologically with a "LBC" (Loveline Before Carolla) prefix, and shows after Adam will be numbered chronologically with a "LAD" (Loveline After Departure) prefix.

• On show pages, what's the difference between a call and a tag?

  Calls are when people actually phone into the show with a question or comment.

  Tags are recurring bits of comedy on the show that aren't tied to specific callers, like rants by Adam, Germany or Florida, a Lightning Round, or the Dr. Drew Boogie.

• I can't log in! What do I do?

  Did you click the link in the activation e-mail you got after registering? You won't be able to log in until you do. Site emails come from no-reply@lovelinetapes.com, so make sure that your spam filter isn't blocking them.

  Forget your password? Click "Forgot password?" in the red box on the right, enter your e-mail address, and click the "Get New Password" button. You will be emailed a link that you can use to reset your password.

  If the above steps don't help and you continue to have problems, contact us with your username and email address, and we will look into it.

• Why doesn't my show play in Chrome?

  Apparently, Chrome has a longstanding problem playing some MP3s that were created using an old version of the LAME audio codec. We are in the process of identifying these old recordings and updating them to function on Chrome.

  In the meantime, all shows should play just fine in other browsers like Firefox or Safari.

• Something is broken or not working the way I expect it to. What do I do?

  The site is supported on all major browsers.

  If you're having a problem, follow these steps:

  1. If you are trying to download a show, rate a show, leave a show comment, add a call/tag, or use the forums, you need to be logged in. Register for a free lovelinetapes.com account if you don't already have one.
  2. Check the Site Issues forum and see if there is an issue we are currently working on.
  3. If you don't see anything about your problem on the Site Issues forum, add a post there and we will look into it. It's most helpful if you include your platform (PC/Mac), browser name and version, and specific URLs for your issue. Give details on how to reproduce the problem. If we can't reproduce it, we can't fix it.
  4. If your issue involves personal information, contact us, and we will look into it.
• Can I change what notifications I receive by email?

  Yes. After logging in, go to your member profile page. You'll be able to edit your notification preferences there.

• How does the rating system work? What's with all the hearts and numbers?

  The site uses a Bayesian rating system, in which the highest-rated shows will be the ones with high ratings and the most votes. The number displayed next to the hearts is the Bayesian rating for the show.

  Red hearts and the number displayed indicate the overall rating for a show on the site. Gold hearts will indicate the rating you have given for that show.

  You have to be logged in to vote for a show. To vote, simply go to a show page, hover over the hearts, and click to select your rating. Make sure to rate the content of the show and not the quality of the recording, as sometimes recordings are replaced with higher quality or more complete versions later on.

• How can I download shows?

  You need to register for a free account, and you need to be logged in. Then, on a show page, you should see a little download icon on the right side of the audio player. Click it, and your show will start downloading.

• Can I download all the shows at once?

  Not at this time. It would require us to create and maintain a file hundreds of gigabytes on size, which creates hosting storage and bandwidth issues.

  Also, as higher-quality shows are added and new shows are discovered, the bulk download would need to be maintained with the latest material. That's not something we want to bother with at this time.

• Have you thought of making a torrent so that all of the shows are more easily downloadable?

  It has been suggested, but it's not something we want to do because:

  1. Shows are constantly added, replaced, edited, and cleaned up. The torrent would quickly become out-of-date, and maintaining a torrent with the latest files is extra work I don't want to do.
  2. All shows are already downloadable here for free after signing up for a free account.
  3. Many people have made torrents. Google it.
• Is there an app for iPhone or Android?

  Good news! I've partnered with a mobile app developer and Loveline fan on an API-driven app. Coming soon!

• I have some old Loveline shows on tape. What do I do with them?

  Send them to Giovanni so that he can do a high-quality digital transfer. He has a full deck of expensive equipment for the highest quality digital transfers, and his turnaround is quick. He can even pull material from damaged tapes.

  Leave a message with Giovanni to arrange this. Because tapes are analog and degrade over time, Giovanni says that the sooner you send your tapes, the better.

• I have some old Loveline shows already recorded on my computer. What do I do with them?

  Contact us and let us know what you got. If you happen to have the original tapes for these shows, contact Giovanni. He will probably be able to create a higher quality transfer with his professional equipment than you can with standard consumer-grade equipment.

• Who made this website?

  This website was conceived by spinfly and built with the assistance of unclepenny and archivist Giovanni. The current look and feel was created by davevsdave.

  For more about us, go to the About page. For more history about Loveline, go to the History page.

• Are you making any money off of this site?

  Not a cent. In fact, it costs money to keep the site up and offer free, unlimited downloads of the thousands of MP3 files in our collection.

  It has been our goal from the start to post these Loveline shows as a public service, not to make a profit. Furthermore, we are trying to avoid any legal issues by not charging users to register for the site, keeping the site ad-free, and refusing donations. We can't accept anything right now. Thanks, anyway.

  If you come across another "Loveline" site that charges for anything or even asks for donations, we recommend that you report it to Westwood One customer service. It's against the law to profit off the sale of property you don't own.

  Consider making a donation to a worthy cause instead.

• How can I help?

  The best ways to contribute to lovelinetapes.com are to:

  • Send us tapes for missing or existing shows. We have the equipment to make the highest quality digital transfers.
  • Register (for free) and become a full-access user.
  • Join the conversation in the forums.
  • Add summaries and make corrections for shows in the Housekeeping forum.
  • Log calls and tags for shows so that they can be added to the index and searchable.
  • Share the site with others. You never know, sending someone in need to the right call might help them out.
  • Apply to be an admin so that you can help us keep the site clean, updated, and moderated.
  • We can't take money, so consider making a donation to a worthy cause instead.
• How can I show my appreciation?

  Register for a free account, share the site with friends, contact us about becoming a site admin, or leave us a friendly message of encouragement in the Kudos forum.

• How can I become a site admin?

  We love the help, but with great power comes great responsibility. We want to be careful about who we bring on to help manage content and moderate the forums. Potential admins should:

  1. Be a true fan of Loveline.
  2. Be an active member on the site.
  3. Be a positive, engaged member in our community.
  4. Be willing to help us clean up the archives with user feedback posted in the Housekeeping forum.
  5. Be tech-savvy (bonus points).

  If you meet these requirements and are interested in helping out, send us a note!

• Can you talk legal to me, baby?

  This is an entirely fan-run website and has no direct affiliation with Loveline, its staff, or parent organizations. All content is written by fans and is based on publicly available information such as on-air statements, official websites and media, interviews on other shows, and print news.

  This is a not-for-profit website. No funds are collected from membership fees, donations, affiliate links, or advertising revenue.

  All costs for development, third-party software, hosting packages, and domain registration are absorbed internally without assistance from Loveline or its affiliates.

  More stimulating legal may be read on the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy pages.