Gary and Shannon

HOUR 1 (09/07) - Elmer returns from a silent retreat with thoughts on silence, vegetarian food and the pork belly that immediately followed.Gary & Shannon preview the News & Brews VIP giveaway (Thursday 09/10 @ BJ's Rancho Cucamonga), revisit New Clay’s Menifee experience and roast KFI’s questionable Labor Day conditions, from alleged mold smells to a 97-degree bathroom.Plus, a #TerrorInTheSkies doubleheader: an American Airlines passenger gets duct-taped after an alleged racist meltdown, while a United flight attendant catches a falling baby and offers an exhausted mom some much-needed sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/07) - Gary & Shannon look ahead to the NFL season and the very different approaches teams are taking to international travel before getting into new Chargers OC Mike McDaniel, Justin Herbert and what McDaniel needs from his fresh start in LA.Plus, Nathan Fielder secretly spent three years filming Elizabeth Holmes for a new documentary, and a third of adults under 30 say they’ve never been in a relationship as Gen Z increasingly treats coupling up as optional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/07) - #WhatsHappening covers a Miami cargo plane crash and threatening weather before #SwampWatch turns to the midterms, an armed man being intercepted after rushing toward Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, record-high diesel prices and strikes on Iranian oil tankers.Then Gary & Shannon celebrate the unlikely comeback of CDs by confessing the albums they’re most embarrassed to own, before asking whether AI chatbots like Claude are becoming the uninvited extra member of the family vacation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OVERTIME HOUR 1 (09/05) - Gary and Shannon dive into the relationship quirks that may not qualify as full-blown red flags but still make you stop and think. They break down “beige flags,” the little behaviors that can reveal more than they seem, while getting into communication, assumptions and the strange things people learn about each other over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OVERTIME HOUR 2 (09/05) - Gary and Shannon revisit their conversation with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass about homelessness, LAHSA, federal scrutiny and her push for a more accountable city-run system. Then they turn to parenting, the pressure on modern families and why more adults are questioning whether they want children at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEEKEND FIX (09/05) - Shannon looks back at her unlikely path from college weather forecasting to the Chargers sideline, including her first 49ers credential at Candlestick Park, the cities and jobs that got her there, and what makes live radio sideline reporting different from TV. She also shares what she loves most about traveling with the team and the people she’s met along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/04) - BREAKING NEWS: Judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial says he intends to declare a mistrial, but gives defense 1 hour to appeal. On Thursday, the jury foreperson sent Judge William Sullivan a note on behalf of 11 jurors according to Reuters, the note said the remaining juror had acknowledged doubt but was refusing to apply that doubt to the verdict. Reddington’s argument is that this is no longer simply one juror disagreeing with everybody else. He says the issue is whether the holdout is refusing to follow the judge’s legal instruction on reasonable doubt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/04) - LA Mayor Karen Bass joins the show to speak on a variety of topics -Mayor’s Race and State of Los Angeles: Bass expresses her case for a second term and priorities for another four years. Bass goes on to talk about the current state of homelessness in Los Angeles, results and future of Inside Safe and other city homelessness programs -Public Safety/LADP: Bass speaks on relationship between policing, homelessness, and quality-of-life concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/04) - Gary & Shannon discuss the most trending topics for today’s #WhatsHappening including: Today’s breaking news on the judge in the Lindsey Clancy trial intending to declare a mistrial, but gives defense 1 hour to appeal; two trapped workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel more than a week after deadly floods. Plus, they get into #SwampWatch discussing topics such as: the request for emergency relief on the Lindsey Clancy trial has been denied by Massachusetts supreme court justice, judge says; Maria Bartiromo’s attorney disputes reports of Fox News firing. Gary & Shannon wrap the show finishing out the News Nuggets You Need To Know (but most certainly missed) this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/03) - After days of social media panic over whether Hurricane Marie could somehow make a rare run toward Southern California. Meteorologists now say the chance of an actual hurricane hitting California is essentially zero. The NBA has handed down sweeping penalties against the Clippers after concluding the organization's circumvented salary-cap rules in connection with off-court endorsement income for Kawhi Leonard. The Lindsay Clancy jury returns Thursday for a sixth day of deliberations after telling the judge for a second time Wednesday that it still cannot reach a unanimous verdict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/03) - Gary and Shannon begin the second hour responding to a talkback about a listener hearing Bill Handel and Neil Saveedra getting into it during their morning show, and how Gary and Shannon very rarely get into it with each other. The Los Angeles chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has officially endorsed Nithya Raman for mayor, giving her campaign another major source of volunteer and door-knocking energy Los Angeles Unified has put a districtwide moratorium on student use of generative AI on school-owned devices for the current school year. There’s a growing trend of bars, parties and social events asking people to put their phones away entirely and apparently... people love itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon discuss the most trending topics for today’s #WhatsHappening including: a shooting in Minneapolis left 2 people killed, 3 officers injured; former TV personality and LA podcaster indicted for making threats towards President Trump; local weather downplays the water system that is said to come from Hurricane Marie. Gary & Shannon discuss the most trending political stories in today’s #SwampWatch including: Fox News star Maria Bartiromo is out of the network; Kamala Harris looking to get back into the good graces of Democrats; the President held a big dinner last night for Republicans. Apparently, hydration has become way more complicated than it needs to be everybody is carrying around 40-ounce tumblers and acting like they need to constantly drink water all day.Plus, Gary and Shannon ask around on who is wearing purple tomorrow to commemorate Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/02) - Gary & Shannon open with SoCal storm anxiety, excited Angels fans and Tiger Woods agreeing to a deal that will suspend his driver’s license for five years. Then #JuryWatch continues as the Lindsay Clancy jury returns after reporting it was deadlocked, renewed scrutiny surrounds the old Fang Fang political network and Eric Swalwell, and Heather Brooker joins live with an early look inside the Lucas Museum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/02) - Gary & Shannon discuss a deadly knife attack in Times Square and whether New York is starting to resemble some of L.A.’s public-safety problems. Then, a California mayor faces scrutiny over an apparent $50 voter incentive. Kevin Figgers from KLAC’s Roggin and Rodney, and the FnA Podcast joins to break down the Angels sale and the exploding value of SoCal sports franchises. Plus, when does guy-to-guy trash talk stop being funny and start becoming bullying?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/02) - #WhatsHappening gets derailed when training Producer Mario hands Shannon a printed-in-color stack complete with images, a flourish Producer Matt notably does not include, before New Clay admits to accidentally giving Alec Baldwin finger guns. Then Gary & Shannon return to #JuryWatch as the deadlocked Lindsay Clancy jury receives a final supplemental instruction, followed by #SwampWatch with Iran, Trump taking aim at Harry and Meghan, and his face appearing on U.S. currency. Plus, Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to ask how much news is too much for kids and what happens when your adult children don’t want children of their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (09/01) - Gary & Shannon react as the Lindsay Clancy jury tells the judge it’s deadlocked and is sent back to keep deliberating. Then Shannon owes Producer Matt an apology after assuming the Glendale butt-sniffer story somehow missed the rundown. Plus, new research suggests being single may actually help people grow, try new things and feel more independent — but Gary says being single at 22 is a whole lot different than being single at 52.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (09/01) - Gary & Shannon break down the latest in the LA mayor’s race as Nithya Raman picks up more labor support, then head to Fresno where schools are facing layoffs and program cuts while the superintendent makes more than $500,000 a year. Plus, a Lake Tahoe swimmer is mauled by an otter, and the Glendale “butt sniffer” is arrested again — prompting a very serious debate over whether sniffing should actually be illegal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (09/01) - Gary & Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with the tropical storm threatening SoCal, deadly flooding in the Grand Canyon, Miley Cyrus at the Hollywood Bowl and Spider-Man crossing $2 billion worldwide. Then #SwampWatch covers the latest strikes on Iran, concerns over mail-in ballots and new Eric Swalwell airport footage. Plus, breaking news as Stan Kroenke acquires the Angels, and #TrueCrimeTuesday dives into Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife and the complicated question of liability surrounding a suicide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/31) - Gary & Shannon open with questions over how D4vd reportedly made millions from his record deal but is now relying on a public defender after his attorneys stepped down. Then they hit the latest in the Tupac and Lindsay Clancy cases, rising tensions with Iran, deadly flash flooding near the Grand Canyon and a Chris Hansen feud over A24’s fictionalized take on To Catch a Predator. Plus, Amy King makes it official: California is getting a Wildlife Day in honor of Jackie the bald eagle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/31) - Gary introduces Shannon to the talk-back feature before they return to the difficult questions facing jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial.Then, California’s disappearing beaches are threatening access along parts of Malibu, including Point Dume and Westward Beach. And careful what you tell your chatbot: AI conversations are increasingly showing up as evidence in criminal cases and civil lawsuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/31) - Gary & Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with D4vd’s legal troubles and DollyFest, then #SwampWatch with the latest on Iran, JD Vance, George Santos getting banned for life from Kalshi and gas prices.Plus, Consumer Reports tests 13 e-scooters and recommends exactly zero of them. And Gen Z men are apparently “pheromone-maxxing” by skipping showers, wearing dirty clothes and, in extreme cases, drinking urine. Elmer has a simpler dating strategy: just be interesting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/29) - Gary & Shannon dig into Instagram’s increasingly addictive grip and how algorithms can turn a simple scroll into a cycle of comparison, nostalgia and frustration. Then they look at the booming market for vintage clothing, the staggering $389,000 estimate to raise a child and how rising costs and competitive parenting may be reshaping whether younger generations want kids at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/29) - Gary & Shannon get into tattoo stories, including the artist who once tried to talk a young Gary out of getting inked, before turning to what to watch with The Dog Stars and Coyote vs. Acme. Then things get appropriately weird with a stolen fire truck, a bizarre drunk-breastfeeding arrest and an LA proposal involving so-called “masturbation huts.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon dig into the growing role of AI in healthcare, from nutrition and fitness plans to interpreting test results and answering the questions people may not get enough time to ask a doctor.They also revisit why “the gaze” can be more effective than a lecture, share stories about simple advice from authority figures actually working, and look at new Pew data showing more Americans are turning to AI for medical guidance, often finding it far more helpful than the old WebMD panic spiral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/28) - Gary & Shannon recap last night’s News & Brews before Shannon wraps up her Chargers preseason sideline run and weighs in on Mike McDaniel working with Justin Herbert. Then the Lindsay Clancy case officially goes to the jury as Hollywood is already circling the story for possible true-crime projects. Plus, Jackie the eagle’s memorial continues to grow and federal prosecutors detail an alleged con man who posed as a 49ers wide receiver to scam more than two dozen women out of $1.3 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/28) - Gary & Shannon break down Karen Bass’ reversal on criminal citations for street vendors before looking at how AI could bring dead celebrities back to screens in entirely new performances.Then Heather Brooker joins for #EntertainmentReport, where Gary’s calf-tattoo saga somehow leads to a debate over Heather’s very private tattoo, dubbed “Heather’s nethers.”Plus, the weekend box office and a quiz to see whether Gary & Shannon actually know the summer’s biggest streaming shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/28) - Gary & Shannon cover the latest in #WhatsHappening, including jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the surge in Dolly Parton streaming and an update on Shadow’s possible romance with KD1.Then #SwampWatch tackles interest rates, President Trump’s 9/11 plans, mail-in ballot rules and the Artemis II crew.Plus, #NNNYNTK brings a stolen firetruck, a live grenade found among family belongings, a lawnmower DUI, one very important bird, a bizarre LA “sexual relief” proposal and $3,000 worth of stolen cinnamon rolls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/27) - Gary & Shannon are live from BJ’s Brewhouse in Downey, where Gary arrives after a brutal two-hour commute and the show pays tribute to the “Church of BJ’s.”Then they dig into Meta’s $17 billion settlement before Shannon mounts an unexpectedly spirited defense of 49ers owner Jed York after his arrest bodycam is released. Plus, #TerrorInTheSkies brings a DHL plane fire at LAX and an American Airlines jet blowing two tires at O’Hare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/27) - Gary & Shannon look ahead to tonight’s blood moon before telling the never-before-aired “Victor” story about one spectacularly ill-timed joke. Then they defend Fat Marmot Week from allegations that the animals are terrorizing California hikers, discuss America’s loneliness problem and remember Dolly Parton’s extraordinary generosity. Plus, longtime technical director Elmer Beriguete joins the show and is welcomed in the most Gary & Shannon way possible: by reading terrible Yelp reviews of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/27) - Gary & Shannon wrap up live from BJ’s Brewhouse in Downey with #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including a busy NFL preseason weekend, Tropical Storm Dolly, the latest Bass-Raman fight and growing tensions with Canada. Then Gary puts Shannon to the test with four TV theme songs that supposedly trigger an instant Pavlovian response in Millennials, before the show closes with Jeanie Buss’ increasingly ugly fight over the Lakers sale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/26) - Gary & Shannon kick off the show with Shannon’s anniversary plans and a Southwest app headache before welcoming New Clay into the fold.Then they dig into Meta’s massive $17 billion social media addiction settlement, debate what Gary should tattoo on his “cute little chubby calves,” and turn to the Lindsay Clancy trial as the case appears poised to head to the jury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/26) - Gary & Shannon preview tomorrow’s News & Brews in Downey before remembering Dolly Parton and the unexpectedly sweet note she once sent Eminem when they were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Then they get into “community-maxxing,” Gen Z’s name for the return to real-life socializing through things like pottery classes, softball and other shared activities.Plus, listeners keep weighing in on Gary’s potential calf tattoos as the show somehow circles back to California’s happiness ranking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/26) - Gary & Shannon run through the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including Meta’s massive settlement, the latest in the Lindsay Clancy case, Dolly Parton’s unreleased song, Tim Curry’s death and the final weekend of NFL preseason.Then Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to talk about how financial responsibility changes when a child turns 18, before the show wraps with the eye-popping estimate that raising a child now costs nearly $389,000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (08/25) - Gary & Shannon preview Thursday’s (8/27) News & Brews in Downey (you should be there or you will miss out on fun), before tracking Southern California’s dangerous heat wave as triple-digit temperatures, gusty winds and low humidity raise the fire threat. Then they head to Gary, Indiana, where thousands remain without power nearly two weeks after severe storms. Plus, 49ers owner Jed York’s prostitution arrest and the series of very bad decisions that turned a $140 encounter into an NFL-sized embarrassment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (08/25) - Gary & Shannon dig into Los Angeles’ legal 6-to-1 taxpayer-funded campaign matching program and why Karen Bass’s use of it is drawing so much backlash, before looking at her attendance record on the LAHSA Commission. Then Jason Nathanson joins to break down Gavin Newsom’s push to overhaul California’s wildfire liability system and the fight over who pays when utility equipment starts a catastrophic fire. Plus, #ScienceTalk looks ahead to a blood moon as summer winds down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/25) - Gary & Shannon react to the breaking news of Dolly Parton’s death at 80, reflecting on the rare affection she inspired across generations. They look back at her rise to stardom, Dollywood, the defining moments of her career and the generosity and humanity that became as much a part of her legacy as the music itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.