Gary and Shannon

HOUR 1 (08/24) - Gary & Shannon open with 49ers owner Jed York’s prostitution arrest before Gary reveals the Newhall restaurant where he ate dinner last night was destroyed by fire just hours later. Then they track the Hawk Fire near Reno, hear Gary’s nightmare story about his niece arriving at Cal State Long Beach only to learn her dorm wasn’t ready, and break down the latest testimony in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, including questions surrounding postpartum psychosis and a psychiatrist whose answers appeared to frustrate both the judge and jury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/24) - Gary & Shannon dig into dueling polls in the California governor’s race and whether polling itself can influence voters, before returning to 49ers owner Jed York’s prostitution arrest and Shannon’s very simple lesson: pay your hookers.Then they break down Los Angeles’ taxpayer-matching system for mayoral campaign donations and Karen Bass’ use of it, before wrapping with News & Brews, John Kobylt weighing in (via text) and the promise of electric air taxis that could someday turn a trip to downtown LA into a 10-minute flight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/24) - Gary & Shannon kick things off with a very serious comparison of Amish, Quaker, Shaker and Hasidic beard strength before getting into #WhatsHappening, including the latest in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the Newhall fire and another SoCal heat wave.Then #SwampWatch covers the economic pressure campaign against Iran, new tariffs on Canada, a proposed $103,000 H-1B visa fee and President Trump’s plans to meet with Kim Jong Un.Plus, Fat Marmot Week is here, with eight chunky contenders competing to become Colorado’s reigning heavyweight rodent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon get into their caffeine habits, including Gary’s vacation mishap after seriously overdoing the coffee in Croatia. Then LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell joins the show to talk preparing Los Angeles for major events, emerging threats from drones and cyberattacks, and the growing dangers surrounding street takeovers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon continue their conversation with Stephen Baldwin about The Usual Suspects, his podcast One Bad Movie and some of the highs and lows of his acting career. Then the conversation shifts to kids, community and what may be lost when childhood becomes overly structured, including the value of unstructured play, taking risks, resolving conflict and learning how to deal with people who think differently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEEKEND FIX (08/23) - Gary & Shannon look back at past News & Brews events as Shannon gets ready for an anniversary remote in Downey (08/27), and Gary admits he’s not always great at remembering exactly how many years he’s been married. Then they get into Gen Z’s shift away from dating apps and toward in-person events like trivia nights, which leads to Shannon’s love of trivia, her husband’s refusal to play and Gary’s confidence in his own useless knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/21) - Gary & Shannon recap the Chargers’ preseason loss to the 49ers before turning to Big Bear, where Shadow appears to be forming a new bond with 4½-year-old Kaydee just days after Jackie’s death. Then they get into a surge in bear encounters, a runaway bull that required an actual cowboy to wrangle it and a Florida case where violent threats made in ChatGPT were referred to the FBI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/21) - Gary & Shannon break down the latest in the Lindsay Clancy case as the defense nears its end, then look at new research suggesting the San Andreas Fault may be moving faster than previously thought. Plus, Heather Brooker joins for the #EntertainmentReport with a live police chase unfolding in real time, a Spa Weekend ticket giveaway, Halloween Horror Nights treats and what to watch this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/21) - Gary & Shannon stay on the wild police chase as the suspect somehow stops for gas mid-pursuit, survives an attempted citizen’s arrest and is finally tackled after taking off on foot. Then #SwampWatch turns to Jill Biden defending Joe Biden’s performance and reopening an uncomfortable political conversation ahead of the midterms. Plus, #NNNYNTK brings a squid-truck spill, Florida chaos involving a bitten ear and 28 bags of fentanyl, Fat Bear Week, a Harvard Medical School organ scandal and one very mysterious place to hide cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/20) - Gary & Shannon break down the first head-to-head runoff debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, including their clashes over homelessness, policing, housing and basic city services.Then they turn to the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense nears the end of its case, hundreds rally outside the courthouse and prosecutors challenge the objectivity of the psychologist who says Clancy suffered from severe postpartum mental illness. Plus, a quick look ahead to tonight’s NFL preseason matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/20) - Gary & Shannon break down Eric Swalwell’s encounter with the FBI at SFO, including the seizure of his electronics and what investigators also collected from his home.Then they get into how GLP-1 drugs are forcing Big Food to rethink portions and protein, a family-run COVID relief fraud scheme, the latest unrest in Iran and a Colorado murder case where police say the scene told a very different story than the husband did.Plus, an unexpectedly serious debate over Pop-Tart flavors and the rules of sending nudes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/20) - Gary & Shannon cover the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including a sharp market drop, Walmart feeling the pullback in consumer spending, Lindsay Clancy supporters gathering outside court and Malibu’s new speed-camera enforcement.Then #SwampWatch turns to the latest phase of the Iran conflict and new polling. Plus, chicken prices are finally falling, GLP-1 drugs continue reshaping the food industry and Queen Elizabeth II offers a posthumous take on Harry and Meghan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/19) - Gary & Shannon break down last night’s primaries, including Democratic socialist Angie Nixon’s upset over Alex Vindman in Florida and another round of wins for Trump-backed Republicans. Then they revisit California’s new replacement-tire efficiency rules, the rise in West Nile cases and why drought may actually make transmission worse. Plus, are students using AI so much that they’re starting to outsource the very thinking skills school is supposed to build?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/19) - Gary & Shannon are joined by LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell to talk security ahead of major events like the Super Bowl, cyber threats, drone incursions, homeless encampment policy and the growing problem of street takeovers. Then they get into new California polling, the murky legality of fake political polls and whether they can suppress turnout. Plus, News & Brews memories, Shannon’s fear that no one will show up, and a very serious debate over whether grown men should be baking cakes for unrelated children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/19) - Gary & Shannon cover the latest in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the Los Angeles mayoral race, primary results from Wyoming, Alaska and Florida, and President Trump lowering tariffs on Canadian imports. Then Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting, where the show somehow turns into a full-blown debate over whether an adult man should bake a cake for an unrelated child. Plus, Jackie’s death, Shadow’s new companion and the growing idea of platonic co-parenting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/18) - Gary & Shannon kick off the show with new details surrounding Eric Swalwell, his former girlfriend and the Chinese spy known as “Fang Fang,” as voters head to the polls to fill the remainder of Swalwell’s term.Then actor Stephen Baldwin joins the show to talk Baldwin family stories, Alec’s early career, his new podcast One Bad Movie, the appeal of gloriously cheesy films, making The Usual Suspects with Benicio del Toro and his work on Shelter Island with iHeart's own Paul Corvino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/18) - Gary & Shannon get into the FCC’s role in broadcasting, the brewing fight over control of the Lakers and a completely bogus poll that claimed Karen Bass was comfortably leading Nithya Raman.Then they turn to wellness, including a study on eating burgers five times a week and the growing “wellness gap” in relationships, where radically different ideas about exercise, food, sobriety and health can become their own form of incompatibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/18) - Gary & Shannon cover the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including Luigi Mangione’s delayed state murder trial, Disney and ABC’s lawsuit against the FCC, a substance scare at LAPD headquarters and the latest surrounding Hayden Panettiere’s death.Then #SwampWatch turns to Iran and a controversial new California tire law. Plus, #TrueCrimeTuesday examines an alleged Penn State fraternity cocaine ring and new testimony about Lindsay Clancy’s mental state before the deaths of her three children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/17) - Gary & Shannon are live from The Bolt for Chargers training camp as players take the field and expectations build for the season ahead.Chargers GM Joe Ortiz joins the show to talk roster depth, the offensive line and the impact of Mike McDaniel joining Jim Harbaugh’s staff.Plus, the latest in the Tupac Shakur murder case, Nick Reiner’s fight for access to family money to fund his defense, Hurricane Lala’s impact on Hawaii and Jackie the bald eagle getting an official day of recognition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/17) - Gary & Shannon announce the next News & Brews in Downey before digging into Meta’s mounting legal problems, the dangers of celebrity sobriety advice and the growing crackdown on high-speed e-bikes.Then, Chargers Director of Football Operations John Spanos joins the show to talk the upcoming season, protecting Justin Herbert and why fans should be excited for kickoff.Plus, Shannon realizes her bright red tent may not be the ideal look at Chargers camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/17) - Gary & Shannon wrap up live from Chargers training camp with #WhatsHappening, including another SoCal heat wave, Nick Reiner’s fight for access to his inheritance and a massive AutoZone break-in in East LA. Then #SwampWatch covers the latest on Eric Swalwell and concerns aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after months at sea. Plus, as practice winds down at The Bolt, Gary & Shannon dig into the broader loneliness problem and why men and women alike may be losing the basic skills of friendship, connection and simply doing things together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon break down the college dating trend known as “sabsing,” where students try to seem more approachable instead of chasing attention in every social setting. Then the conversation takes a much darker turn with the case of a mother who killed her three children, raising difficult questions about postpartum depression, anxiety, treatment and the responsibilities of mental health professionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon dig into modern dating, including how people are meeting through apps and why some couples may actually be happier eating separately. Then the conversation turns to financial stability, what college students really learn about managing money, and why so many young adults still rely on their parents for personal finance advice long after leaving home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEEKEND FIX (08/16) - Gary & Shannon get into their very different relationships with swearing, including whether cursing at strangers on the phone should count as a safe-space confession.Then they look at why more teenagers are considering blue-collar careers as college costs and student debt push the pendulum away from the traditional four-year degree. Plus, the jobs AI still can’t easily replace and why skilled manual labor may be looking better than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/14) - Gary & Shannon kick off the show with Shannon running on almost no sleep after her Chargers preseason sideline debut, while Gary celebrates his daughter Olivia turning 24!Then, Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges tied to Brian Thompson’s killing, potentially setting up a fight over his still-pending New York murder case.Plus, Shadow may have a new eagle in the nest, Shannon argues “Jolene," from the Dolly Parton song got an unfair reputation, and researchers discover even frogs can suffer from dating-app-style choice overload.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/14) - Gary & Shannon dig into a multistate surrogacy battle after a surrogate refused to terminate a pregnancy and the newborn was placed with his Los Angeles biological parents, raising bigger questions about contracts, custody and who legally counts as a mother.Then Heather Brooker joins for the #EntertainmentReport with this weekend’s movies, a Bluey dispute, Matthew McConaughey’s latest film, the Reagan-Gorbachev drama The Brink of War, and TIME’s list of the 50 best movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/14) - Gary & Shannon cover the biggest trending stories in #WhatsHappening, including Luigi Mangione’s federal guilty plea, the revised Palisades Fire indictment, Tropical Storm LaLa threatening Hawaii, and Disney’s D23 kickoff.Then in #SwampWatch, they discuss concerns aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and President Trump asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on White House ballroom construction.Plus, #NNNYNTK (Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know (but likely missed)) - brings food-stealing home invaders, an escaped mental-health patient, Parmesan wheels used as collateral, hallucinogenic mushrooms that make people see tiny figures, a disastrous steroid-fueled bodybuilding experiment, and biting turtles in Croatia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/13) - Shannon checks in live from Houston before Gary & Shannon break down Karoline Leavitt’s decision to leave the White House at the end of August while remaining an outside advisor to President Trump.They also discuss reports that Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty, question why Democratic Socialist candidates keep underperforming their polling advantages, and look at another crisis in Big Sur as the Timber Fire once again threatens Highway 1, tourism, and hundreds of structures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/13) - Gary & Shannon break down Nick Reiner’s new indictment and what California’s death penalty really means under the state’s execution moratorium, while also looking at Xavier Becerra’s sizable lead over Steve Hilton.Then they dig into the Lakers’ stunning $12.5 billion sale, including how Bob Iger and Josh Kushner pivoted from pursuing a Las Vegas expansion franchise to buying the Lakers in just three business days.Plus, listener talkbacks on drunk texts and fake nudes, and a look at the growing backlash against veneers, Botox, pristine homes, and hyper-curated perfection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/13) - Gary & Shannon cover the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including Karoline Leavitt’s exit from the White House, Luigi Mangione’s expected guilty plea, the NFL’s growing international push, and the latest political headlines.Then they get into “datamaxxing,” the trend of feeding AI everything from sleep and heart-rate data to calendars and workplace stress in hopes of creating a hyper-personalized health coach, before getting completely sidetracked by Gary’s phrase “all of the wiping and the chewing.”The hour wraps with a look at why first kisses may be disappearing among younger adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/12) - Gary opens the show with the blockbuster $12.5 billion Lakers sale before breaking down last night’s primaries, including Francesca Hong’s razor-thin Wisconsin loss after polls and prediction markets had her heavily favored. He looks at what the result means for the Democratic Socialist movement, why the polls missed again, and where progressives still gained ground.Plus, new details emerge about the Iranian threat behind President Trump’s secret Air Force One switch, and Gary previews today’s total solar eclipse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/12) - Gary digs into the public-safety debate surrounding sanctuary policies after a new federal operation in Southern California targets previously deported migrants with criminal records. He then turns to the increasingly controversial world of prediction markets, including more than $1.3 million wagered on Los Angeles wildfires, bets tied to political speeches and cancer drugs, and growing bipartisan calls for regulation. Plus, Gary asks whether smartphones and endless convenience have actually made modern life a little worse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/12) - Gary covers the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the Lakers sale, primary results, Nithya Raman’s homelessness committee fallout, LAUSD’s return to school, and the latest developments in the Nick Reiner case.Then Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to talk about preparing kids for college financially, teaching them how to manage money, and the parenting habits from past generations that may not have aged especially well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/11) - Gary & Shannon react to the death of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie (with Amy King), revisit the history of the beloved nest cam, and debate what happens next for Shadow, as questions swirl around the younger eagle that had been seen near the nest, dubbed Jolene.They also recap a memorable Dodgers game with Pastathon auction winners and dig into the extraordinary security operation that reportedly moved President Trump off Air Force One in Turkey after a credible threat from Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/11) - Gary & Shannon open with #TerrorInTheSkies after an American Airlines flight struck birds shortly after takeoff, triggering a mayday and an engine emergency.They then turn to Los Angeles politics as the city’s homelessness crisis worsens, Ninthya Raman loses her committee chairmanship, and both Raman and Mayor Karen Bass face questions over accountability and whether anyone is actually fixing the problem.Later, they debate the University of Michigan’s plan to drop letter grades for incoming freshmen and wrap with meteor showers, a SpaceX launch, and whether dating has simply become too expensive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/11) - Gary & Shannon cover the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the latest developments with Iran, the rising death toll from the Colombia earthquake, a billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, and the Wisconsin governor’s race.Then #TrueCrimeTuesday turns to the devastating Lindsay Clancy case, as Gary & Shannon examine newly surfaced details about her repeated attempts to seek help before the deaths of her three children and wrestle with the difficult questions surrounding mental health, responsibility, and what happens when warning signs still aren’t enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/10) - Gary & Shannon open with football talk and a mission to find Board Wizard Elmer an NFL team before diving into Nick Reiner’s legal fight over money from a family trust, including whether funds that were supposed to be distributed before his parents’ deaths could still be released. They also monitor a deadly 7.4 earthquake in Colombia and Ecuador, break down the latest in the Tupac Shakur murder case against Duane Davis, and hear from listeners lobbying hard for Elmer to become a Raiders fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/10) - Gary & Shannon keep the campaign to find Elmer an NFL team alive as listeners lobby for the Steelers, Packers, and anyone else willing to make their case.They also look at what could be an unusually strong El Niño and the flooding, erosion, and warmer-ocean impacts that may come with it, check in on Jackie as her condition remains critical and debate the difficult balance between hope and quality of life, and wrap with a conversation about whether monoculture is making a comeback in entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/10) - Gary & Shannon cover the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the deadly Colombia earthquake, a cooling trend across Southern California, a fatal boating incident near the Statue of Liberty, and President Trump’s latest comments on Iran. They also dig into the bizarre trend of people sneaking onto elite college campuses, posing as students, sitting in on classes, and sometimes even trying to live the campus experience without actually being enrolled. Plus, after a full day of listener lobbying, Elmer finally picks his NFL team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon debate energy drinks, Red Bull judgment, snoring, sleep habits, and whether we’re all doing wellness wrong. Then they dig into the growing trend of younger adults moving into senior living communities for cheaper housing, unexpected friendships, and a sense of community they weren’t finding anywhere else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon dive into a bizarre Houston true crime case involving funeral home owner Unique Green, who is accused of using forged documents to pose as a deceased man’s wife and steal more than $2 million from his estate. They break down the disturbing allegations, the questions it raises about trust and oversight in the funeral industry, and then lighten things up with a conversation about helicopter parenting and just how involved parents should be in their kids’ lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon imagine a future where AI companion robots become part therapist, part personal assistant, and part family member—but Shannon wants absolutely no part of it. They debate whether AI could actually help lonely seniors, manipulate people into trusting it, or simply replace difficult conversations with adult children. Along the way, they discuss the financial realities facing Millennials and aging parents, why traditional nursing homes may be on the decline, and whether technology is becoming the solution to problems families once solved themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.