Gary and Shannon

HOUR 1 (10/01) - Hilton goes after Becerra. Becerra goes after Trump. And the betting market barely budges. Gary & Shannon unpack California’s governor debate and wonder whether undecided voters are even watching. Plus, the case for a starter condo, fan mail gives Gary a shot at a Taylor Swift guitar, and Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike leaves the victim’s mother furious and the state facing serious questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/01) - Gary & Shannon cover the deadly medical helicopter crash off Catalina and the search for a missing person, then dig into Bass vs. Raman and the dispute over influencer payments.Our favorite guest of the week, Heather Brooker joins for a bruising Hollywood Reporter review of Tom Cruise’s Digger, and a game testing the hosts’ Cruise knowledge. Plus, what’s worth watching: Forgotten Island, Florence Pugh’s dark turn in East of Eden, and Anne Hathaway’s Colleen Hoover thriller Verity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/01) - Shannon reviews iHeart’s new fourth-floor bathroom—and apparently, using the toilet now counts as a workout. Gary & Shannon also cover the latest on the Israel-bound flight, a whale encounter that leaves four sailors fighting for survival, and Gary’s own dolphin run-in. Plus, Washington headlines in #SwampWatch and KIIS-FM’s EJ joins the show for a preview of Jingle Ball 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/30) - Shannon considers sneaking a plumber into the house to fix her husband’s toilet repair—and protect his pride—all in pursuit of what Gary calls “urination comforts.”Then, passengers describe fighting back during a suspected cockpit attack on an Israel-bound flight, and one survivor’s bloodied message to his family stops us in our tracks.Plus, the jury rejects Caleb Flynn’s break-in story and convicts him of murdering his wife, Ashley, while former inmates allege Diddy’s prison life includes personal staff, massages and contraband. Doing time...with room service?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/30) - Shannon has questions about Gary’s palate—and where he farts—but don’t put him in a box! Gary & Shannon unpack the Bass–Raman divide over Gaza and preview tonight’s governor’s debate: can Steve Hilton break through, or will California’s Democratic advantage carry Xavier Becerra? Shannon has some choice words about the front-runner. Then, Gary breaks out a British accent for Wellness Wednesday’s 14-food list, with coffee, cheese and chocolate making the cut, plus an experimental weight-loss drug update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/30) - A drunken airline passenger tries to recruit a child to buy him alcohol, then locks himself in the bathroom with a bottle of wine—and Gary supplies the voice for this impromptu #TerrorInTheSkies. Gary & Shannon also follow conflicting reports about the Dubai-to-Israel flight incident, discuss TSA’s reported chair crackdown and question Trump’s proposed AI-to-“Super Intelligence” rebrand. Doesn’t Sports Illustrated already have dibs on SI?Finally, we missed Fat Bear Week, apparently got in trouble for Fat Marmot coverage, and Shannon’s neighborhood bear is getting a little too comfortable looking into her house. Plus, meet champion Backpack and the story behind his name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/29) - Three years without playing a game, and suddenly he’s the guy his team needs. Gary & Shannon discuss a 38-year-old quarterback’s unlikely comeback, then turn to Lindsay Clancy’s return to court and her defense’s push to have the case dismissed. Plus, can America.gov use AI to untangle federal bureaucracy? And a look at men who cheat during pregnancy or after childbirth—because apparently becoming a father wasn’t enough responsibility to handle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/29) - Could a newly identified John Doe help unlock the Tylenol murders? Gary & Shannon explore the possible connection, then tackle homelessness spending and why more shelter beds don’t necessarily mean a lasting solution. Karen Bass and Nithya Raman prepare to face questions about Israel, Gaza and local leadership at a mayoral forum. Plus, Heart of the Beast sparks a conversation about our bond with animals—and would your relationship survive someone reading your journal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/29) - Seven victims, poisoned Tylenol and a mystery that changed America’s medicine cabinets. Gary & Shannon examine how identifying a man who died from cyanide poisoning in Idaho has opened a possible new lead in the 1982 Tylenol murders—and what investigators still need to establish before connecting him to the killings. Plus, MLB playoff talk, the latest weather developments and Jack Smith’s defense of the Trump investigation spark a discussion about government accountability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/28) - The gang’s back together! Gary returns with stories from a Texas ranch—including fresh eggs, exotic animals and a visit to Joe Rogan’s comedy club—while Shannon returns from Buffalo with a growing list of Chargers-related disappointments. Amy King joins to talk about going Over the Edge for Union Rescue Mission, plus storm trouble on both coasts and the terror investigation near RAF Fairford.In #TerrorInTheSkies, a smoky Delta cabin forces an unexpected stop in Portugal, listeners guess Gary’s airport celebrity sighting, and his wife helps handle a very messy landing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/28) - Shannon’s Chargers misery follows her home from Buffalo, but Gary has something to look forward to: Friday’s live broadcast from the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach! Starship reaches orbit before cutting its mission short, and LA28’s financial transparency raises questions about what taxpayers could owe.Shannon weighs Olympic excitement against traffic, crowds and ticket prices—then decides we’ve had enough bad news. Bring on the pandas! Panda diplomacy, a surprisingly short fertility window and some very ambitious mating habits take over the rest of the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/28) - #WhatsHappening covers storm trouble, the L.A. mayor’s race, Starship and a wild sports weekend, while Shannon compares Buffalo’s football devotion with life in L.A. In #SwampWatch, Gary shares an attempted connection with a fellow traveler before the latest shakeup at the FBI. Then: are delivery apps, self-checkout and endless entertainment making life easier—and lonelier? Plus, minivans are making a comeback. Gary remembers his fondly, Shannon thinks Chris Merrill belongs behind the wheel of one, and practicality goes head-to-head with ego.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon rewind to one of our most in-demand social clips (back with FRESH CONTENT next week!) - They dive into the surprising trend of high school sweethearts reconnecting decades later, and why the fantasy often doesn't match reality. They explore how social media has erased the mystery of the past, why we tend to assume our classmates had life all figured out, and what really happens after those long-awaited reunions. Plus, they discuss whether we're actually all that different from the people we were growing up, or if adulthood just makes us better at hiding it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/24) - Shannon kicks off the show solo as President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping for high-stakes talks, questioning the contrast between the administration’s warnings about communism and the red-carpet treatment in Washington.Then, California’s governor’s race looks increasingly lopsided in the betting markets, and Shannon asks why everything from airline seats to streaming services now seems to come with another fee after you’ve already paid.Plus, #TerrorInTheSkies after a United passenger says she was sent back to sit beside a man she had reported for sexual misconduct whilst starring at her (allegedly)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/24) -Shannon talks with California Post reporter Jamie Paige about the L.A. mayor’s race, Mayor Karen Bass’ record on homelessness and the huge bloc of voters who remain undecided. Then, as weight-loss drugs reshape America, lawsuits raise questions about a rare vision condition linked to semaglutide — and apparently getting skinny may come with some fine print. Plus, Shannon wonders how much of our lives our devices are already recording as Meta pushes further into AI glasses, and POLITICO’s Tyler Katzenberger joins to explain why Americans across the political spectrum increasingly want AI development slowed down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/24) -Shannon hits #WhatsHappening with President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a September nor’easter threatening the East Coast and another delay for the LAX People Mover. Then former NFL executive and agent Andrew Brandt joins to break down NFL contracts, guaranteed money and negotiating power, while sharing what makes Lambeau Field unlike anywhere else in sports. Plus, Chris Merrill joins Shannon for this week’s #Fantasy4Play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/23) - Shannon and Andy Riesmeyer kick things off with El Niño, Tropical Storm Odalys and a pronunciation fight with Amy King that somehow ends with Andy calling KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo live on the air.Then they turn to the L.A. mayor’s race, as a new poll puts Nithya Raman ahead of Mayor Karen Bass with a large share of voters still undecided, and discuss Raman’s DSA ties, Bass’ record and what the race could signal about the Democratic Party’s direction.Plus, Andy’s Mattel past and his latest attempt at writing a country song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/23) -Shannon and Andy dig into the Caleb Flynn murder trial, including his mother-in-law’s testimony about his daughters’ behavior after a private walk with their father, the prosecution’s allegations about a staged crime scene and the defense argument that Flynn may not have been a perfect husband, but that doesn’t make him a murderer. Then, the New York Times’ countdown of the 100 best TV shows since 2000 continues with picks including Chappelle’s Show, Stranger Things, Parks and Recreation, Peaky Blinders and Hacks. Plus, an update on the increasingly pointless but entertaining feud between Henri DiCarlo and the Gary & Shannon Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/23) -Shannon and Andy hit #WhatsHappening before #SwampWatch turns to the White House press-access fight and President Trump’s upcoming meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran among the issues surrounding the visit. CNN, MS NOW and Politico are asking a federal judge to restore their White House access after the administration defended the restrictions as a “privilege” rather than a right.Plus, Justin Bieber surprises MacArthur Park with an impromptu performance, Shannon insists she can talk her way through “The Gambler” and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” and California is giving some older residents a new way out of jury duty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/22) -Shannon and Andy recap another chaotic NFL weekend after the Rams hand Elmer’s Giants a 28–6 loss and Shannon wonders why fans act like she personally took the field for the Chargers. Then they break down President Trump’s U.N. address, where he defended his foreign-policy record and issued new warnings to Iran.Plus, Amy King joins to preview her Over the Edge fundraiser for Union Rescue Mission, San Diego International Airport warns of major delays, and Category 5 Polo brings another round of humidity, surf and possible rain into Southern California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/22) - Shannon and Andy meet the tech executive whose very specific husband checklist has produced five potential matches, then get into L.A.’s Olympic transit bill and the Paramount–Warner settlement.Plus, Gavin Newsom appoints former Rep. Katie Porter to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors before LAFD Captain John Marasco and Inspector Derwin Pitts bring the firehouse food, talk about the lifelong bond among firefighters and preview Saturday’s Salute to Firefighters Festival benefiting the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. The festival features a cook-off with more than 15 LAFD firehouses competing for bragging rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/22) - Shannon and Andy hit #WhatsHappening with the latest on Tropical Storm Polo, the NFL’s growing injury list and other headlines before #SwampWatch turns to President Trump’s U.N. address, his latest meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and new polling on potential 2028 candidates.Trump warned Iran of further military action if a peace agreement isn’t reached, while his meeting with Mamdani focused in part on housing and affordability despite their continuing policy differences.Then #TrueCrimeTuesday goes inside the disturbing Philadelphia investigation involving more than a million files and seven missing women, before looking back at the family’s previous home and a 2009 drug-and-weapons case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/21) - Shannon welcomes Andy Riesmeyer back and tries to process the Chargers’ brutal 0–2 start, while Andy discovers that wearing Chargers gear now earns actual condolences. They hit the rest of a chaotic NFL Sunday before turning to CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s lawsuit challenging their White House access ban.Plus, Patrick Clancy’s 60 Minutes interview sparks a difficult conversation about grief, forgiveness, mental illness and whether his first major sit-down left even more questions behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/21) - Shannon and Andy dig into the mayor’s race as Nithya Raman’s DSA backing becomes a flashpoint, then Bloomberg’s Erik Larson and KFI’s Jason Nathanson break down the latest Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery developments and what the deal could mean for California production and Hollywood jobs.Plus, streaming has somehow recreated the cable bill it was supposed to replace, and The New York Times unveils the first batch of its 100 best TV shows of the 21st century... So naturally, the arguments begin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/21) - Elmer debuts his Giants gear without realizing they’re playing the Rams tonight, inspiring Shannon and Andy’s plans to cash in on their accidental superstar.Plus, #WhatsHappening, #SwampWatch and a choose-your-own AI apocalypse. Then: “What’s for dinner?” becomes a household grievance, AI gets a little too agreeable about recipe substitutions, and gym bros discover that Pilates can humble you without a single heavy weight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/19) - Gary & Shannon wonder when energy drinks became a school-day staple for kids, then dig into the latest warnings about AI superintelligence and whether regulation can keep up. Plus, restaurants are trying to pry phones out of diners’ hands in the name of actual human interaction, and an American Airlines passenger takes in-flight comfort way too far by getting completely naked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/19) - Gary & Shannon get into the unwritten rules of air travel, from seat kickers and recliners to the people who grab the seat in front of them every time they stand up. Then things get substantially weirder with an athlete’s very public bodily mishap, a knife allegedly pulled over a fart comment, and a fresh batch of news nuggets that somehow make airplane behavior seem normal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon look back at the friendships forged in high school, college and radio, and why shared history can make those bonds so hard to replicate later in life. They talk about the challenge of maintaining friendships as adults, the people you can reconnect with after years apart like no time has passed, and why shared experiences have a way of permanently tying people together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/18) - Shannon welcomes KTLA’s Andy Riesmeyer to KFI, with gaming, GTA and Andy’s weekend show quickly sending the conversation off the rails before they get into Josh Allen’s five-touchdown night in Buffalo’s new stadium. Later, Shannon and Andy turn to the Chatsworth tragedy, what it was like watching the story unfold from inside a local newsroom, the murder charges now facing SUV driver Bailee Lynn Rios, and whether the NewsChopper4 deaths could ultimately become part of the legal case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/18) - Shannon and Andy preview Patrick Clancy’s emotional 60 Minutes interview, including how he still speaks to his children and why he’s choosing to grieve publicly after Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial. Then his new wife Rachel Danis joins the story, defending Patrick, their Central Park love story and their marriage amid online conspiracy theories and public scrutiny. Plus, Heather Brooker breaks down the Emmy highs and lows and previews the weekend’s biggest movies, including Resident Evil, The Weight and Tiny Fugitive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/18) -Shannon and Andy hit #WhatsHappening with new claims about Princess Diana and Prince Charles, the Bills’ Thursday night win and another batch of Pentagon UFO files. Then the GaS team makes its Week 2 #Fantasy4Play picks before #NNNYNTK goes completely off the rails with a whale eating fish vomit, terrifying rumors about disappearing genitals in the Congo, an NFL ex’s very personal lawsuit and a couple who came home to find a stranger hiding under their bed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/17) -Gary & Shannon open with Tom Cruise’s eyebrow-raising GQ cover before turning to the NewsChopper4 tragedy, as investigators examine the final livestream, maintenance records and wreckage while the cause remains undetermined. Southern California remembers Eliana Moreno, George Marciniw and Edy Gutierrez Mejia, and Moreno’s family warns about unauthorized fundraisers.Plus, OpenAI discloses new examples of AI concealing mistakes and fabricating information, and cybersecurity experts warn AI could give hackers new ways to target water and power systems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/17) -Gary & Shannon dig into allegations that taxpayer money meant for homeless services funded luxuries while a separate rail audit flags prohibited travel expenses.Then, declining math grades fuel renewed debate over the SAT, the show asks whether college is about learning or simply getting the diploma, and a Wall Street Journal column sparks a conversation about when avoiding risk starts costing us opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/17) - Gary & Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with new Prop 40 polling and a dispute over Princess Diana’s legacy, then #SwampWatch covers the Kennedy Center controversy, growing Canada-EU ties and the latest turns in L.A.’s mayoral race.Plus, what endless short-form video may be doing to our attention spans, and a Hyrox competitor takes “go hard or go home” somewhere it probably never needed to go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/16) - Gary & Shannon reflect on the NewsChopper4 tragedy in Chatsworth and the emotional moment NBC4 confirmed the loss of aerial reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw.KFI’s Will Kohlschreiber explains the warning alarms heard before the crash and why hovering can leave helicopters especially vulnerable, while longtime NBC4 anchor Fred Roggin remembers the people behind the broadcasts and what it was like watching colleagues report through their own grief.Plus, the SUV driver tied to the bus crash that preceded the tragedy could face serious charges, and Gary & Shannon ask whether AI doomsday warnings are protecting humanity or helping sell the technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/16) - Gary & Shannon continue reflecting on the NewsChopper4 tragedy with Mike Nolan, who explains the trust between aerial crews and newsrooms and what happens when the people reporting the story suddenly become part of it.Then, as more is learned about those killed in Tuesday’s tragedies, Rick Caruso praises Karen Bass but stops short of an endorsement in the mayor’s race.Plus, the new rules of work: how to ask for a raise, survive office etiquette, stay valuable alongside AI, handle career envy and know when it’s finally time to quit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/16) - Gary & Shannon run through #WhatsHappening with Hollywood productions moving out of California, Arch Manning backlash, the latest on the Chatsworth tragedies and Travis Kelce’s alleged Ponzi-scheme losses.Then #SwampWatch gets into interest rates, whether an openly AI-positive political message could actually connect with voters and some very strange FBI hiring standards.Plus, Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to ask what happened to the bedtime story and whether the lunchbox police have officially gone too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/15) - Gary & Shannon start with Aaron Rodgers sounding less-than-thrilled about his exes, Emmy fallout and a surprising wrinkle in the Rob Reiner case.Then Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon find themselves on the same side of the AI panic debate while President Trump dismisses takeover fears as a “hoax.” Plus, Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does, setting up questions about loyalty, donors and whether California’s two biggest Democratic names could ever share the same primary lane. Gary & Shannon also recap the Emmys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/15) - Gary’s anti-Reba campaign somehow gets even louder as New Clay plays the Reba theme song; Shannon sings along, and listeners weigh in on whether Gary’s criticism is justified or just deeply personal. Then Gary & Shannon turn to the latest in the Nick Reiner case, including the decision not to seek the death penalty and a separate fight over trust money. Plus, a California surrogate says she later discovered the father she was carrying for had pursued an extraordinary number of children through surrogacy, and Sydney Sweeney’s revealing sports ad sparks another round of debate over sex appeal, sports and who gets to control her image.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/15) - Gary & Shannon run through #WhatsHappening before an elephant story somehow takes over the start of #SwampWatch, followed by the day’s political headlines (including McConnell lives). Then #TrueCrimeTuesday dives into the strange business of Presidential pardon brokers after a hidden-camera investigation captured a $300,000 sales pitch promising access and influence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/14) - Gary & Shannon recap a chaotic NFL Week 1, from the Chargers’ loss to Arizona and Chicago’s 59-point explosion to Green Bay’s collapse against Minnesota, before looking ahead to Patrick Mahomes’ Monday night return against Denver.Then Gary gets stuck on one unexpectedly existential question: “to what end?”Plus, a drone attack knocks out Saudi Arabia’s key backup oil route, sending energy prices higher, federal investigators seek six years of Gavin Newsom travel records, and Heather Brooker joins with an Emmy preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/14) - Gary & Shannon dig into the growing push to regulate AI, including proposals for corporate liability, criminal penalties and limits on self-improving systems.They also look at Paramount’s threat to leave California, whether restaurants should start locking up phones to force us to talk to each other again, and one very naked problem aboard an American Airlines flight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.