Podcast appearances and mentions of heather brooker

Gary and Shannon kick off with #SwampWatch—political confusion, airport chaos, and a poll where “I don’t know” leaves the Dem leadership. Then they dive into the LA Times report on MS-13 murders in L.A.’s mountains before KFI’s own Heather Brooker drops by with the weekend entertainment scoop. The entertainment report wraps with the ultimate future showdown challenge: Heather Brooker vs. Michael Monks in The Great KFI Act-Off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(November 03,2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Dodgers defeat Blue Jays in World Series Game 7 to cement a dynasty. Dodgers World Series win sparks chaos in LA streets – police deploy tear gas after being struck with fireworks. Worst weekend for air traffic controller staffing since start of shutdown.

Heather Brooker hosts your Monday morning Wake Up Call. Host of "Dodger Talk" on AM 570 LA Sports David Vassegh opens the show recapping the epic World Series ending crowning the Dodgers back-to-back champions. Co-host of Roggin and Rodney on AM 570 LA Sports Fred Roggin talks about the historic finish to the Dodgers' 2025 season. Bloomberg Media's Denise Pellegrini shares the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about time spent commuting hitting a record high.  

Heather Brooker hosts your Halloween Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with award-winning parenting journalist & author Bethany Braun Silva speaking on how to talk to your kids about food insecurity amid looming SNAP benefit cuts. The host of ‘Home' on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about holiday painting. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close, The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss talking about Emma Stone in ‘Bugonia,' ‘Sorry, Baby,' streaming on HBO, and Amy Poehler's ‘Good Hang' podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Brooker hosts your Halloween Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with award-winning parenting journalist & author Bethany Braun Silva speaking on how to talk to your kids about food insecurity amid looming SNAP benefit cuts.The host of ‘Home' on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about holiday painting. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Erica Herskowitz, who talks about what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss talking about Emma Stone in ‘Bugonia,' ‘Sorry, Baby,' streaming on HBO, and Amy Poehler's ‘Good Hang' podcast.

(October 31, 2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Firefighters were ordered to leave smoldering Palisades burn site. President Trump calls for end of Senate filibuster to break funding stalemate. Dave Roberts challenges Dodgers batter for World Series game 6.

Fire crews are told to stand down at the Palisades fire site — we explain why and what it means for containment. Then: Whip Around — why is Gary in his moody mood today? Plus, Heather Brooker joins us for back-to-back entertainment hits, including her top horror movie recommendations and the biggest pop-culture stories of the week.

(October 30, 2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Trump-Xi summit results in US lowering tariffs and Chisa easing rare Earth restrictions. Fed cuts interest rates despite steady inflation and missing data from shutdown. Dodgers make costly mistakes in World Series Game 5 loss vs Blue Jays. Trump orders Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons ‘on an equal basis' with other countries.

Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about the IDF saying strikes were directed at ‘terrorist targets.' ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on why Trump's trip to Asia and meeting with President Xi went well. We ‘Get in Your Business' with Bloomberg's Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Heather talking with ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan about health professionals fearing another bad flu season.

Andy teams up with KFI's own entertainment guru Heather Brooker to break down Paramount's plan to keep Warner Bros intact after the merger, and then they open the phones for a lively debate on the 50 greatest movies of all time. From Jaws to Close Encounters to an unexpected pick from board-op Sam Zia (plus a real caller who was an extra in Jaws!), it's a film-buff free-for-all that proves everyone's got a favorite… and an opinion!

Solo Gary takes the reins with a jam-packed hour of #SwampWatch: from Trump vs. Canada over a Reagan quote, to Venezuelan drug-boat battles amid a shutdown.  Then, filmmaker and professional prankster Oobah Butler (follow him @Oobahs) joins the show to talk about his new documentary and the wild success of The Great Amazon Heist 

Gary and Shannon dive into today's #SwampWatch with updates from D.C., including President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky. Then, AppleTrack's editor-in-chief and tech-influencer, Sam Kohl joins to break down all things tech: from the Apple TV rebrand to when Siri might finally get smarter. Later, a heroic German Shepherd saves a lost toddler in the New Hampshire woods, and KFI's Heather Brooker stops by for the #EntertainmentReport to talk Diane Keaton tributes, the latest movie reviews, and more Hollywood headlines.

Gary and Shannon dive into former Rep. Katie Porter's “apology tour.” Shannon questions Porter's so-called anger management progress while Gary wonders if her temperament will sink her 2026 campaign for California Governor.Later, KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker joins to break down L.A.'s 13% drop in film production and the rise of vertical video content in Hollywood. Then, Gary and Shannon tackle the growing concern that over half of all online articles are now written by AI, fueling fears of the “Dead Internet Theory.”

Gary goes solo to unpack a wild hour: starting with breaking updates on the explosion in Tennessee before diving into #SwampWatch and the latest out of D.C., including President Trump's threats of new China tariffs and his Gaza ceasefire success. Then things get weird when Gary stumbles across a story about a gay man and straight woman who are married, monogamous, and expecting a child, and he tries to make sense of it all. Plus, Heather Brooker joins the show for The Entertainment Report, featuring rave adventures and the new Tron movie.

At City of Hope Orange County, cancer patients and their families can now step into a sanctuary like no other, the world's first immersive, multi-faith spiritual care space. With just a touch, sacred temples, churches, and natural landscapes surround them, blending Disney-level magic with healing science. KFI's Heather Brooker takes us inside where faith, hope, and medicine meet in this special report.

Some immigrant families across California are setting up emergency plans in case an undocumented parent is suddenly detained or deported. KFI's Heather Brooker spoke with Los Angeles family lawyer Alphonse Provinziano, who says many parents are signing papers to give relatives or friends legal authority over children and finances if they don't make it home. He adds that even families without undocumented members are preparing, after some high-profile detainments. Provinziano calls these plans “a godsend” for parents looking for peace of mind.

(Sept 19,2025)Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra, who will be filling in for Bill all week, for Handel on the News. Obama accuses Trump administration of taking ‘cancel culture' to ‘dangerous level' amid media threats. CDC ACIP committee recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccine. Turning Point USA elects Erica Kirk as new Chair of the Board and CEO following Charlie Kirk's assassination. Clayton Kershaw announces retirement after 18 seasons with Dodgers.

Heather Brooker hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Former counterterrorism coordinator for DHS and current ABC News consultant John Cohen opens the show talking about political violence and why it's a ‘both sides' problem. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about proposed ‘zero zero' rules and why they are becoming a hot topic in California. Bloomberg Media's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest in business and Wall Street.

Millions of Americans are part of the Sandwich Generation, people who are raising children while also caring for aging parents. For KFI's Heather Brooker, that role became deeply personal when her mother, Barbara, faced lymphoma not once, but twice. For National Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Heather shares her family's story of cancer survival, resilience, and the everyday challenges of balancing life in the middle. With insights from a City of Hope oncologist and a family therapist, this conversation sheds light on the stress, strength, and hope that define the Sandwich Generation.

(Sept 18,2025)Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra, who will be filling in for Bill all week, for Handel on the News. Jimmy Kimmel's Show canceled indefinitely after insensitive comments made about Charlie Kirk's murder. 3 officers killed, 2 wounded in York, PA. Fed announces quarter-point interest rate cut.

Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday morning Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett opens the show talking about the latest regarding Charlie Kirk and his murderer and 3 police officers killed in York, PA. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on Trump's trip to the UK and what's next for President Trump. The show closes with ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuski talking about smartglasses with screens: The Meta Connect debrief.

(Sept 15,2025)The Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra fills iin for Bill while he is out on vacation. Inside the very expensive, extremely overwhelming, engineered fun of theme parks. Paramount condemns boycott of Israeli projects by 4,000 filmmakers. KFI entertainment guru Heather Brooker joins the show to recap the 77th Annual Emmy Awards.

2025 Emmy winners list: See who won at the 77th Primetime Emmys, including for Outstanding Comedy, Outstanding Drama Series & more.

On this week's entertainment segment on Gary and Shannon, we're previewing the biggest films coming this fall, including Tron: Ares, Predator: Badlands, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, and Wicked for Good. Plus, we break down the growing role of artificial intelligence in Hollywood, from streamlining production to an ambitious project attempting to restore Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons. It's a mix of blockbuster buzz and behind-the-scenes industry news you won't want to miss.Don't forget to listen to Heather Brooker's weekly entertainment report on Gary and Shannon every Friday and Entertain Me with Heather Brooker. And follow Heather on social media @theheatherbrooker.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski opens the show with ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike talks about AI Wizard of Oz happening at The Sphere in Las Vegas. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on a judge blocking the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children. Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about the latest in business and what is affecting the markets today. The show closes with KFI entertainment reporter Heather Brooker highlighting a family who lost their home in the Los Angeles wildfires have made it to America's Got Talent finals.

(August 28, 2025)Trump adds Beverly Hills to his list of crime-ridden cities. Susan Monarez fired as CDC Director after policy dispute with RFK Jr. KFI entertainment reporter Heather Brooker joins the show for the ‘Entertainment Report.' Today, Heather talks about Labor Dar weekend movie preview and a new animated TV show about… Jews.

Halloween Horror Nights is back at Universal Studios Hollywood. KFI's Heather Brooker sits down with HHN creator John Murdy to talk new mazes, celebrity-inspired scares, and the secrets behind bringing your nightmares to life. Listen to this episode and more entertainment news on Entertain Me with Heather Brooker!

Dean Sharp kicks off All Calls Saturday by opening the phone lines for listeners' home questions. He shares a lighthearted exchange with KFI's Heather Brooker, who proudly recounts her DIY fix of a broken toilet handle—before the conversation turns humorous with stories about bidets. Dean then takes his first caller, Gabriel, who manages apartments with aluminum windows that don't slide properly. Dean explains why WD-40 isn't the best solution and recommends a product designed specifically for aluminum tracks, along with advice on maintenance. The hour closes with another call about air return systems in desert condos, where Dean warns against improper venting that pulls hot attic air into the AC and explains the right way to insulate or condition attic spaces.

#WhatsHappening / Heathe Brooker joins the show to talk everything entertainment. #WIL/NNNYNTK

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC national reporter Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the Trump-Putin summit taking place in Alaska later today. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!' Today, Dean talks about 10 reasons why design matters most. Amy catches up with KFI correspondent Heather Brooker who would like you to ‘clean LA with me.' Courtney Donohoe from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give the latest on business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.' Today, Will shares Netflix's record-breaker, an Alien spin-off, and a peak behind the reality tv curtain.

Mark Thompson and Heather Brooker are going to Catcon in Pasadena! // Summer of Ticks and Justin Timberlake's Lyme Disease Diagnosed // Heather Brooker, talks her side hustle and promotes her comedy show at the Pasadena Ice House. // Heather Brooker shares her Comedy Show Outfit choices and Kamala Harris out of CA governor's race, an intraparty battle begins Katie Porter 

Tim opens the final hour with plans to possibly stake out Encino for some on-the-ground coverage—after all, as a former limo driver, he knows the streets better than most. Then it's pizza talk and SoCal favorites before shifting to pop culture news: George Lucas made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con to announce the long-awaited opening of the LA Lucas Museum. Tim dives into the current value of the Star Wars franchise and gives a shoutout to comedian Heather Brooker, performing live at The Ice House this Friday. The hour turns somber with updates on tragic shootings in Reno, NYC, and Miami, before wrapping up with a look at the MLB's 2025 Hall of Fame inductees—how many do you recognize? 

Heather Brooker hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan shares the latest from Central Texas. ABC News reporter Luke Barr talks about the USSS outlining changes to the agency since attempted assassination on President Trump. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!' Today, Dean talks about the Lucas Narrative Art Museum and the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife crossing, both scheduled to open in 2026. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy discussing a federal judge blocking Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, sidestepping the SCOTUS ruling.

Mark Thompson kicks off the show with KFI's own Michael Monks on breaking news about the ICE Raids ongoing in Ventura County and a standoff and subsequent skirmishes that have been going on.  // Mark breaks down the LA Times piece on the LA Homeless crisis, which they say is a century in the making. // KFI's own Heather Brooker joins the show to play a game with the Conway Show crew and to assist in an awesome Coachella Valley Coffee giveaway. It's Binge or BS time! // Binge or BS Continued 

(Friday 07/11/25)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Judge hears arguments in lawsuit seeking to restrict immigration raids in Southern California. Birthright citizenship: Federal judge issues new nationwide block against Trump's executive order. Federal immigration agents sweep Ventura County cannabis farm. State Department tells staffers that layoff notices are coming soon.

Mark Thompson kicks off the show with ABC's Alex Stone, diving into the headline-grabbing robbery of Joe Burrow's home and the quarterback's surprising reaction as revealed in a new Netflix doc. Then, Mark unpacks President Trump's awkward moment during a meeting with Liberia's president, highlighting a major gaffe on the country's official language. KFI's Heather Brooker joins to talk about her exclusive Comic-Con coverage, the hottest cosplay trends, and her new podcast Entertain Me. The hour wraps with a box office breakdown—can Superman finally dethrone Jurassic Park?

(July 10, 2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Some Texas flood alerts were delayed as officials waited for authorization, former Kerr County official says. Child killed, others injured after tree branch falls on group at summer camp in Calabasas. Los Angeles firefighters help rescue at least 31 workers trapped after tunnel collapse in Wilmington.

Heather Brooker hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News NATIONAL REPORTER Jim Ryan opens the show discussing the relief efforts in Central Texas. ABC News White House correspondent talks about new proposed Russia sanctions.  Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe shares the latest regarding business and Wall Street. The show closes with Heather sharing a Cat Con preview.  

(July 08, 2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. L.A., Pasadena, others seek to koin lawsuit to stop ‘unconstitutional' immigration raids. Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic's disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show. Ukraine aid: Hegseth did not inform the White House before he authorized a pause on weapon shipments, sources say. Epstein Files: Annoyance at Bondi's handling of case grows inside and outside the White House.

Micheal Monks joins Mo Kelly to talk about the lawsuit brought on by L.A against Trump administration's Immigration raids. Comicon updates with Heather Brooker! L.A. on pace to see lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years as killings plummet.

Micheal Monks joins Mo Kelly to talk about the lawsuit brought on by L.A against Trump administration's Immigration raids. Comicon updates with Heather Brooker! L.A. on pace to see lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years as killings plummet.

In Hour 2, Mark Thompson and the Conway crew track the latest on the Rancho Fire in Laguna, where progress is being made. Mark then takes a step back to reflect on the wildfires that rocked LA six months ago, highlighting how far the city has come—and how far it still has to go. KFI's own Heather Brooker shares a powerful audio retrospective from the frontlines of KFI's wildfire coverage, offering a deeply personal lens on the crisis. The hour closes on a lighter note, with the crew's July 4th plans and a look at the rising trend of drone shows replacing traditional fireworks.

(July 08,2025)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. New flooding risks; death toll rises in Central Texas. Heavily armed immigration agents in L.A's MacArthur Park. Trump announces new tariffs of up to 40% on a growing number of countries. US Justice Department finds no Jeffrey Epstein ‘client list.'

(Friday 07/07/25)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Texas braces for more rain as death toll mounts to at least 82 with dozens missing. Trump signs disaster declaration for Central Texas Floods. Elon Musk says ‘America Party' formed after poll on X shows support. OC lifeguards rescue hundreds of swimmers on July 4th weekend due to dangerous rip currents.

(Friday 07/04/25)Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. Trump takes ‘Big, Beautiful Bill; victory lap in Iowa: 5 Takeaways. Central California wildfire scorches 53,000 acres; now the largest in 2025. Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call. Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested in Studio City and will be deported, federal officials say. RIP Michael Madsen.

Michael Monks joins the show to talk on how Los Angeles has halted 'disaster tourism' buses in Palisades fire zone. Heather Brooker hops on to chat about the latest Entertainment buzz.

(July 03, 2025)Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. House GOP holdouts fall in line, paving the way for final passage of Trump tax bill. Diddy denied bail at hearing, to remain in jail after verdict. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeout milestone. Girl who went overboard on Disney Dream cruise fell ‘backward through a porthole.'

(July 03, 2025)Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. House GOP holdouts fall in line, paving the way for final passage of Trump tax bill. Diddy denied bail at hearing, to remain in jail after verdict. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeout milestone. Girl who went overboard on Disney Dream cruise fell ‘backward through a porthole.'

 Alex Stone, many people across Southeastern states on Thursday saw bright fireballs streaking across blue skies.  Over cities like Atlanta the fireballs were seen and heard as loud booms.  Today NASA says it was a meteor traveling at 30,000 miles an hour that disintegrated 27 miles above West Forest, Georgia.  When it broke apart into smaller fireballs, it unleashed energy equivalent to about 20 tons of TNT. Dutch Bros. Have you been there? // Heather Brooker, California Legislature Approves $750 Million Film Tax Credit by Wide Margin. Brad Pitt's F-1 movie is worth the $25 for IMAX // Elex Michaelson, Douglas Murray wrote book about Israel, Nixon Library, Midas Touch Podcast. New Mayor of NY City // Working is ALL enthusiasm. Lately waitresses and waiters are doing a great job. Airlines are raking in the money on the baggage fees. Be prepared. #Fireballs #NASA #FilmTVLA #Israel #NixonLibrary #MidasTouchPodcast #NYCMayor #AirlineBaggage #F1 #BradPitt 

Kraft Heinz, General Mills to remove artificial dyes from food products over next 2 years Guy in the bathroom for 25 minutes. // Conway's Cruise. HEather Brooker on her Alaskan Cruise – Come on a cruise with us Conwaycruise.com // Nudist accused of murdering elderly neighbors allegedly said he snapped over a hot dog — which he took as a cruel ‘jab'. Like Carol Baskin Song with Tiger King Joe Exotic // Latest on Israel – Iran Conflict. What it would look like if U.S. Buster Bomber that penetrate the buried site of nuclear facilities