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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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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.

HOUR 3 (08/07) - Gary & Shannon cover the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including rising tensions with Iran, Southern California wildfires, the latest on Big Bear eagle Jackie, President Trump’s warning signs ahead of the midterms, and new executive action on birthright citizenship.Then things get considerably stranger with Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know (But Likely Missed), featuring a Superman-costumed thief, a Planet Fitness employee accused of stealing a customer’s credit card for BBQ and beer, a man found hiding in an empty JetBlue plane, and a bride-to-be accused of setting fire to a church with a tampon the night before her wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/06) – Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with Anthony Fauci being ordered held in contempt of Congress, the latest on California wildfires, a $856 million Powerball jackpot, and other trending headlines.During #SwampWatch, they discuss President Trump's dispute over reports about U.S. munitions, the latest developments involving Iran, and political intrigue inside the administration.The hour wraps with why basic economy keeps getting less basic; Gary vents about his struggling SF Giants, and Los Angeles considers new rules to keep rental units cooler during extreme heat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/05) – Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with Abdul El-Sayed's narrow Michigan primary victory, record-setting stock market gains fueled by AI, persistent wildfire concerns in the Pacific Northwest, and the latest food safety headlines. During #SwampWatch, they discuss the dropped Reflecting Pool vandalism charges and what Democrats face heading into the general election. Justin Worsham then joins the show to debate kids in business class, the case for adults-only spaces, and the realities of parenting in public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/04) – Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with President Trump's visit to Southern California, devastating wildfires in Spokane, key primary elections that could shape the Democratic Party, a massive meth bust in Los Angeles, and a Falcon 9 booster headed for an unplanned collision with the Moon.During #SwampWatch, they discuss the Michigan primary, Jeanine Pirro, and the latest political headlines. The hour wraps with #TrueCrimeTuesday, diving into the shocking Houston funeral home case involving fraud, alleged mishandling of human remains, and the disturbing investigation that followed. Listeners also continue calling in with suggestions for the show's increasingly ambitious bounce-house party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (08/03) – Gary & Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the Idaho In-N-Out shooting, destructive wildfires across the Pacific Northwest, the growing measles outbreak in California, Spider-Man's record-breaking box office debut, and renewed concern over Ariana Grande's health after recent public appearances.During #SwampWatch, they discuss President Trump's latest comments on Iran, Todd Blanche's path toward confirmation, and Joe Manchin's warning to the Democratic Party.The hour wraps with a #Wellness segment on everyday habits that may accelerate aging and a look at whether MySpace could really be making a comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/31) – Gary & Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the latest on the F-35 crash in San Diego, Mayor Karen Bass' executive order targeting conditions in Boyle Heights, Seattle's police chief stepping down, Tony Romo's ongoing DUI fallout, President Trump's latest cabinet meeting, and newly released Newsom tax returns.They wrap the week with Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know (But Probably Missed), featuring bizarre stories involving an overdue library book returned 150 years late, a politician who accidentally read his ChatGPT prompt aloud, a Guinness World Record attempt gone wrong, and several truly unbelievable Florida-style headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/30) – Gary & Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the latest on Iran, renewed scrutiny surrounding Gavin Newsom's resurfaced affair, Boyle Heights as schools prepare to reopen, Southern California's returning heatwave, and lightning-fueled wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. They also discuss why more college students are choosing to live in retirement communities and debate whether today's connected vehicles give automakers and lenders too much control after a viral video claimed a Ford Bronco was remotely disabled over a missed payment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/29) – Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, discussing Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment on Capitol Hill, the latest developments involving Iran, and newly leaked Biden tapes.Then, Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to share stories about his childhood, debate AI companions designed for kids, discuss why the technology worries Gary, and explore how parents are increasingly turning to Reddit for feedback on baby names and other parenting decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/28) – Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including Lindsey Graham's funeral, Justin Herbert's engagement, extreme heat causing hundreds of delays at Harry Reid International Airport, another update on Jackie the bald eagle's recovery, and USA Today's list of America's best burgers.In #SwampWatch, they discuss the latest from Washington, including newly released audio from Joe Biden's 2017 memoir sessions.The hour wraps with an incredible survival story of a nurse who hiked 10 miles after being impaled during a hiking accident, a breakdown of Netflix's Toxic Love Story for #TrueCrimeTuesday, and the latest twist in Bryan Kohberger's attempt to challenge his guilty plea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/27) – Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the latest on the deadly Seattle food festival shooting, Bryan Kohberger's attempt to undo his plea agreement, another sweltering week of summer heat, Jay-Z adding a 2nd SoFi show due to demand for his 30th anniversary tour, and Carly Simon revealing her Parkinson's diagnosis.In #SwampWatch, they discuss the latest U.S.-Iran developments, a temporary ceasefire, and fresh "proof of life" from Mitch McConnell.The hour wraps with a conversation about why so many Gen Z adults blame helicopter parenting for their lack of independence before diving into the booming rental economy, where luxury fashion is becoming something you access instead of own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/24) – Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including: LeBron James has made a decision and is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers; according to LADWP, portions of Sunset Blvd is set to reopen today after last weeks water main break in WeHo; the FDA committee on compound drugs voted in favor of adding peptides to the list of substances that a compounding pharmacy can make; a 22 year old college student is recovering after yet another rattlesnake bite encounter on a hike in Claremont Gary & Shannon discuss the most trending political stories in today’s #SwampWatch including: The President has imposed double digit tariffs; fresh strikes on Iran; will gas prices impact the elections this Fall, as voters’ anxiety on gas prices can give a boost to Democrats; another poll has come out for potential 2028 Presidential candidates Gary & Shannon do the Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know (but likely missed) this week which include: Don’t send drugs through the U.S. mail – detectives intercepted a package with more than 1 kilo of cocaine; woman in Miami arrested after stabbing sister with scissors after a fight over beer; 77 year old woman accused for hoarding 80 catsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/23) – Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening, including another West Hollywood water main break, the latest from the D4vd preliminary hearing, Tropical Storm Bertha's landfall, and President Trump's comments on Saudi Arabia and Israel.In #SwampWatch, they discuss escalating tensions with Iran, the House's War Powers resolution, and a Secret Service investigation involving Vice President JD Vance's security detail.The hour wraps with hilarious listener stories about split pants, a debate over when wardrobe malfunctions are socially acceptable, viral Zara pants that are sending people tumbling, and why fresh berries have become one of the biggest grocery expenses for parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/22) – Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening, including the announced U.S.–Saudi nuclear agreement, another encouraging update on Jackie the eagle's recovery, and the emotional story of two men who discovered they were switched at birth nearly four decades ago.In #SwampWatch, they discuss President Trump's latest comments on Iran, his visit to Dover Air Force Base to honor four fallen service members, and Arizona's closely watched gubernatorial race.They wrap the show with #Parenting and guest Justin Worsham, debating the growing trend of ultra-wealthy families spending more than $250,000 a year on household staff to help raise their children—and where the line is between support and outsourcing parenthood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon Hour 3 (07/21) - Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch before diving into #TrueCrimeTuesday. They discuss the murder conviction in the disappearance of Maya Millete, examining how prosecutors secured a guilty verdict despite never recovering her body. They also break down the latest developments in the D4vd murder and sexual assault case as new evidence is expected to emerge during the preliminary hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon Hour 3 (07/20) - Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening, including approval of the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, the United Kingdom's new prime minister, and Vice President JD Vance welcoming a new baby. In #SwampWatch, they discuss Britain's political shake-up and Hunter Biden's increasingly public profile before diving into the growing trend of insurance companies offering discounts in exchange for tracking how you drive—and whether the savings are worth the privacy tradeoff. They wrap the show by discussing the rise of mental health days in the workplace and whether changing attitudes toward work are a generational shift or something unique to Gen Z.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary & Shannon Hour 3 (07/17) - Andy Riesmeyer is joined by NewsNation Senior National Security Correspondent Lt. Gen. Richard Newton to discuss the latest U.S.-Iran conflict, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and what the coming days could look like as tensions continue to escalate. Andy then covers the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the West Hollywood water main repairs, Southern California's weather outlook, wildfire resources, and a listener question about firefighting aircraft. The hour wraps with a behind-the-scenes look at the differences between radio and television before Chris Merrill joins to discuss Spotify's latest crackdown on AI-generated music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/15) – Andy and Shannon recap the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the latest on the deadly San Francisco Bay boat accident, the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, a House vote to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, World Cup excitement, and the Florida license plate that's gone viral. They also tackle #SwampWatch before welcoming comedian and parenting expert Justin Worsham to discuss authoritarian parenting, why "because I said so" may not be the best approach, and the growing concept of "Elephant Parenting" as they wrap up the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/10) - Gary & Shannon cover today's biggest stories during #WhatsHappening, including the growing race to replace Graham Platner in Maine, fallout from the contentious Boyle Heights town hall, tonight's planned SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, Huntington Beach's "End of Summer Party," and the mysterious spread of the Cyclospora parasite.During #SwampWatch, they discuss Platner's looming resignation deadline, newly released video involving Mitch McConnell following last month's medical emergency, and newly released Pentagon files related to UFOs.The week wraps up with #NNNYNTK (Nine News Nuggets You Need To Know) featuring Berlin drug dealers mailing free samples, a DoorDash driver's shocking encounter with an indecent customer, a robber whose own truck was stolen mid-crime, and other bizarre stories you probably missed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/07): The latest headlines in WhatsHappening include President Trump at NATO, a developing evacuation in Manhattan, and early reactions to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.Then, #SwampWatch follows the growing fallout surrounding Graham Platner as more pressure builds for him to exit the race.And Shannon shares eight habits that could help you live longer before #TrueCrimeTuesday examines how newly released texts from former Massachusetts State Police trooper Michael Proctor could cast doubt on years of criminal investigations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (07/03) – Gary & Shannon discuss the most trending topics for today’s #WhatsHappening including: The Great American State Fair in the national mall has had to close because of dangerous heat; President Trump will be at Mount Rushmore where he says he’ll deliver there is a ‘very long speech’ despite dangerous, heatwave temperaturesGary & Shannon discuss the most trending political stories in today’s #SwampWatch including: The America 250th event in the national mall has been shut down because of the heat; the pyrotechnics fireworks display in D.C. is expected to be the largest in history, containing 850,000 fireworks in just one display; Mitch McConnell still in the hospital and probably had a heart attack, but the details as to what led him to the hospital have still not been disclosedThe show wraps up finishing out the News Nuggets You Need To Know (but most certainly missed) this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (06/29) – Gary and Shannon recap the latest headlines in #WhatsHappening, including renewed U.S.-Iran talks, the desperate search for survivors in Venezuela, and the World Cup knockout stage. They also break down the Supreme Court's latest rulings in #SwampWatch before debating whether working from home has become "white collar fraud." Plus, could AI finally replace endless swiping and fix modern dating? Shannon also explains why she'd much rather be hit on than pitched products at Home Depot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (06/25) Gary & Shannon cover today's biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the end of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, Venezuela's earthquake response, Pete Buttigieg's 2028 ambitions, and the latest from Capitol Hill.Plus, they discuss why passive income is replacing career advancement as the new American dream, revisit Kelly Ripa and Clay Aiken's infamous TV moment, and break down a lawsuit exposing the hidden labor practices behind grocery store sushi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (06.12) – Gary & Shannon discuss the day’s most trending for today’s #WhatsHappening including: U.S. launching another airstrike on Iran and the text of a deal has been approved, SpaceX has begun trading, the body of the 5-year victim swept into Laguna Beach has been recovered, Pasadena Police release footage of one officer accidentally shooting another officer, and more.Gary & Shannon discuss the day’s most trending political stories in today’s #SwampWatch including: Trump says the U.S. is close to a deal with Iran, national mall vandalized with ‘8647’ markings ahead of Independence celebrations, Marjorie Taylor Green calls handling of Epstein files ‘traitorous’, and more.Gary & Shannon do the Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know (but likely missed) this week which include: a kids lemonade stand is robbed by 2 gunman, what would Jesus drink?, missed court date sparks manhunt where the suspect crams himself into an air conditioner, and a man in Florida steals a woman’s car after he crashed his own car into a tree… and drives to Chick-fil-A with the stolen car.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.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (06.11) – Shannon and Andy break down the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including President Trump's latest announcement on Iran, the aftermath of the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, forecasts calling for a potentially powerful El Niño, new developments in the Rebecca Grossman case, and the latest viral Starbucks craze.In #SwampWatch, they discuss Democratic struggles heading into the midterms, the controversy surrounding Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, and the White House's decision to pull funding from Los Angeles homeless programs amid concerns about waste and accountability.Later, tech expert Marc Saltzman joins the show to explain what Apple's new iOS 27 update means for users and which features are worth getting excited about. Plus, Shannon and Andy wrap up the show with earthquake anxiety, newsroom stories, and one tale that Shannon probably shouldn't tell on the radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.19) - Gary & Shannon cover the latest developments surrounding the Sandy Fire, escalating political chaos across the country, and one of the wildest #TrueCrimeTuesday stories... a man who faked his death, abandoned his family in Canada, and secretly started an entirely new life for nearly 40 years.• #WhatsHappening → Gary & Shannon break down the latest on the Sandy Fire near Simi Valley, the deadly San Diego mosque shooting investigation, President Trump pausing a planned Iran strike, and a growing insect problem surrounding the White House ahead of a UFC event• The show also discusses another Los Angeles mayoral forum that somehow excludes Spencer Pratt, plus the death of O.J. Simpson-associated detective Mark Fuhrman at age 74• #SWAMPWATCH → Primary elections heat up across several battleground states while Thomas Massie faces a Trump-backed challenger in one of the most expensive House primaries ever• Gary & Shannon also dive into a California voter fraud scheme involving paid signatures, homeless voters, and a decades-long ballot racket tied to Skid Row• Then it’s time for #TrueCrimeTuesday → featuring the unbelievable story of a man who faked his own death, abandoned his Canadian family, remarried under a new identity, and kept the secret hidden for nearly four decadesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.18) – Gary & Shannon spend much of the hour covering the rapidly growing Sandy Fire in Simi Valley as evacuation orders expand, helicopters swarm overhead, and dangerous winds fuel another major Southern California wildfire emergency.• Gary & Shannon deliver breaking updates as the Sandy Fire explodes from under 10 acres to nearly 200 acres in just over an hour near the Reagan Library• Firefighters battle dangerous wind conditions, low humidity, and difficult air attack visibility as evacuation orders and warnings spread through Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks• #WhatsHappening → The show also breaks down the latest on the Iran ceasefire, new Luigi Mangione evidence developments, and Rory McIlroy’s very public “shut the fu&* up” moment at the PGA Championship• Gary & Shannon discuss the growing AI deepfake problem and how online news increasingly feels impossible to trust• Plus: Rancho Park emerges as a shelter location, specialized helicopters are deployed to slow the fire’s growth, and the show wraps by previewing Friday’s Memorial Day Weekend kickoff at Bravery Brewing in LancasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.15) – The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.15) – Drake floods the internet with surprise albums, a retired Navy general casually discusses UFOs controlled by non-human entities, and the show somehow ends with a man pulling a car using his genitals. • #WhatsHappening → Gary & Shannon break down the biggest stories of the day including the California governor debate, the NFL’s increasingly unhinged schedule release videos, and a new Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo• Drake drops 43 surprise songs overnight → immediately reigniting the feud with Kendrick Lamar• Plus: warming ocean waters bring more sharks closer to swimmers, scientists discover a new dinosaur species in Thailand, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants yet again• #SWAMPWATCH → President Trump continues negotiations with Xi Jinping over trade and the Strait of Hormuz• The Pentagon also scraps plans to deploy troops to Poland before the segment completely derails after a retired Navy general references UFOs and possible non-human intelligence controlling them• Then it’s time for #NNNYNTK → including two fired government workers accidentally incriminating themselves on a Microsoft Teams call they forgot to leave• Also: a doctor sentenced after swerving around a dead body to make his ER shift, Daily Mail employees protesting workplace conditions with actual human feces, and an Alabama woman admitting she shot her husband because he was “annoying her”• And finally: the show wraps with perhaps the most unnecessary strongman competition ever conceived by mankindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.14) – Spencer Pratt keeps climbing in the LA mayor race, airport fashion officially becomes a public health concern, and Shannon sneezes hard enough to nearly destabilize the studio. • #WhatsHappening → President Trump continues his China visit while new polling suggests Spencer Pratt may actually make the LA mayoral runoff• Plus: NFL schedule release hysteria arrives, the World Cup plans a Super Bowl-style halftime show, and a trespassing arrest unfolds outside Chris Brown’s home • Also: the children of Kouri Richins react publicly after her life sentence for poisoning their father • #SWAMPWATCH → major leadership shakeups hit DHS and ICE as the Trump administration continues restructuring immigration enforcement • Then the show spirals into bizarre airport behavior → including travelers intentionally wearing absurd shirts, mesh crop tops, and attention-seeking outfits through TSA checkpoints• Andy & Shannon debate whether people are doing this for comedy, validation, or because society has simply collapsed • Plus: junk food becomes “travel self-care,” listener talk-backs flood in, and Shannon’s sneeze nearly takes out the studio • And finally: GLP-1 medications are reportedly reshaping restaurant culture as fewer people order giant meals — potentially changing the dining industry entirelySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.13) – the Murdaugh conviction gets overturned, President Trump meets with President Xi amid Iran tensions, and #Parenting spirals into stories about parents trying to get teachers fired and families outraged over $100 sports fees.• #WhatsHappening → President Trump meets with Xi Jinping as tensions with Iran continue complicating trade negotiations• South Carolina overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction and orders a new trial• Plus: California’s governor race continues consolidating around Xavier Becerra while Steve Hilton holds strong Republican support• Also: the drug counselor tied to Matthew Perry’s ketamine overdose faces sentencing, and Conan O'Brien is asked back to host the Oscars again• #SWAMPWATCH → China’s role as Iran’s top oil buyer takes center stage during Trump’s overseas meetings• Gary & Shannon also break down a bizarre report on President Trump’s Truth Social posting habits, FDA shakeups involving Marty Makary, and FBI Director Kash Patel trading barbs with Congress during a very unserious hearing• Then it’s #Parenting with Justin Worsham → including stories from teachers sharing the wild reasons parents tried getting them fired• The hour wraps with a debate over growing outrage surrounding $100 fees just to let kids play high school sportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.12) – LA politics implode, inflation spikes again, and #TrueCrimeTuesday somehow gets darker once the Coast Guard seizes a boat literally named “Soulmate.”• #WhatsHappening → the LA mayoral debate officially collapses after all major candidates back out• Former Eileen Wang reaches a plea deal after being charged with acting as an agent for China• New delays hit the D4vd case while LAUSD fights to recover $22 million in an alleged kickback scandal involving student systems contracts• Plus: the Rebecca Grossman courtroom drama continues, federal charges are filed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and an OnlyFans choking video turns into a homicide investigation• #SWAMPWATCH → inflation surges to a three-year high as Iran tensions continue escalating• President Trump heads to China while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns the U.S. is prepared to intensify the conflict if necessary• #TrueCrimeTuesday → the Coast Guard officially seizes the sailboat “Soulmate” in the mysterious disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas• Investigators appear increasingly skeptical of the husband’s overboard story as the case escalates into a criminal investigation• Then: 100 days after Savannah Guthrie’s mother vanished, the FBI is now analyzing key DNA evidence in hopes of finally breaking the case• The chilling reality → no suspects, no motive, one masked man, and almost no answersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.11) – A bomb threat hits Magic Mountain, Gen Z gets labeled “the cursed generation,” and somehow the White House is preparing to host a UFC fight on the lawn.• #WhatsHappening → an active bomb threat investigation unfolds at Six Flags Magic Mountain while California launches a new lawsuit against Meta• Savannah Guthrie lands a primetime Wordle game show adaptation → immediately leading Gary & Shannon into a spiral about five-letter words and repeat letters• Plus: the White House prepares for a massive UFC event on the South Lawn with thousands expected to attend• #SWAMPWATCH → Iran negotiations hit another wall as gas price fears continue growing• Talk of suspending the federal gas tax resurfaces while politicians suddenly rediscover outrage over fuel prices• Then: a new think piece declares Gen Z “the cursed generation”• Gary & Shannon break down the argument → COVID disruption, impossible housing costs, student debt, social media brain rot, and now AI threatening entry-level careers before they even begin• The bigger fear → younger workers doing everything they were told to do… only to feel overeducated, underpaid, and increasingly replaceable• And finally: Gen Z is now using apps to find compatible vacation partners because apparently even traveling requires emotional vetting nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.08) – Iran tensions escalate, schools get hit by a massive cyberattack, and humanity officially enters the robot monk timeline.• #WhatsHappening → the latest on Iran as U.S. forces reportedly disable Iranian vessels during ongoing negotiations• Hantavirus cruise update → Spain prepares to accept stranded passengers while the CDC upgrades the outbreak response — then the segment completely derails thanks to Producer Matt’s excitement over Shania Twain releasing new music and hosting the ACM Awards• Pentagon UFO dump continues → new Unidentified Aerial Object files released• Massive cyberattack hits Canvas → thousands of schools and universities knocked offline• Also: LA’s new D Line officially opens and Target recalls snack mixes over salmonella concerns• #SWAMPWATCH → new jobs numbers, political infighting around Kamala Harris, and a major Virginia court ruling with possible national implications• #NNNYNTK → a CPR instructor suddenly needs CPR, South Korea unveils the world’s first humanoid robot monk, a driver crashes into a mural thinking it was a real tunnel, and police arrest a man wearing prosthetic breasts… with a hidden gun underneathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.07) – Debate season winds down, El Niño warnings ramp up, and apparently Google knows way too much about all of us. • #WhatsHappening → the final pre-primary governor debate wraps up, another Fox LA debate looms, and questions grow about whether Spencer Pratt still benefits from staying in the debate spotlight • Local crackdown → MacArthur Park’s open-air drug market finally faces enforcement• Weather warning → forecasters say a potentially historic El Niño could be forming• Also: do everything possible to avoid hantavirus • #SWAMPWATCH → Donald Trump meets with Brazil’s president while Iran negotiations remain stuck in limbo• WHCD shooting update → investigators uncover more details about the suspect’s political and personal grievances • Internet confession booth → Gary & Shannon break down the three most revealing things people secretly Google when nobody’s watching • Final reality check → sitting may actually be terrible for you• “Sitting is the new smoking” gets debated… with slightly less panic attachedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.06) – Ted Turner, AI failures, ninja cats, and whatever exactly Bi-ractar has become.• #WhatsHappening → Ted Turner dies at 87, debate season ramps up across LA, and investigators may have identified the source of the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak• Tech fail → Apple settles over AI advertising claims → eligible users could get paid out• NFL drama → Stefon Diggs accusations fall apart as new details emerge• #SWAMPWATCH → Iran proposal may finally move talks forward → while new reports question how much damage was actually done• White House plans → debate over ballroom funding and infrastructure costs continues• AI stupidity → security cameras still failing spectacularly at basic “common sense”• Character chaos → Bumperpuss, Bi-ractar, ninja cats, Space Wars lore, and Shannon insisting Gary thinks too literally• Bigger issue → sounding “human” in the AI era → and how AI writing keeps revealing itself anyway• Final update → new witness statements emerge in the bizarre JPMorgan “office sex slave” lawsuitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.05) – Kacey Montoya joins Gary as the hour moves from headlines to true crime… and only gets darker. • #WhatsHappening → debate chaos ramps up, a hantavirus cruise raises serious concerns, and the Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni case ends with nothing paid out• Debate watch → crowded fields, new faces like Spencer Pratt, and high-stakes matchups across California • #SWAMPWATCH → Iran ceasefire holds (for now) and primary elections kick off across multiple states • #TrueCrimeTuesday → “Would You Marry a Murderer?” → a woman discovers her fiancé killed someone… and secretly helps police while staying with him• The cost → justice comes… but at the expense of her own life and mental health • #TrueCrimeTuesday Part 2 → Napa murder-for-hire plot → a messy divorce turns deadly• Final outcome → jury moves fast → life sentence recommended → digital evidence seals the caseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.04) – Gary flies solo for part of the hour as the stories stack up… and none of them feel cheap.• #WhatsHappening → gas prices spike past $6 in California, Iran tensions keep markets on edge, and a cruise ship outbreak leaves hundreds stuck at sea• Political ripple → Kamala Harris backs Karen Bass → while major figures face health and career turns• #SWAMPWATCH → conflicting Iran narratives, a rejected proposal, and new developments tied to the WHCD shooting• Reality check → what people are actually paying at the pump vs the national picture• Back to normal chaos → Marla returns → and the conversation turns to prediction markets• Bigger issue → are they “markets”… or just gambling in disguise?• Stark stat → most users lose money → and the house might not look like a casino anymore• Final shift → AI quietly takes over the internet → a growing share of content no longer written by humans• Bigger picture → in just a few years, the web starts to look very differentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.