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Gary and Shannon
THE NUGGETS GET WEIRD

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 32:26 Transcription Available


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

Gary and Shannon
THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON THE SCROLL

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 31:56 Transcription Available


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

Gary and Shannon
ARE YOU AI-POSITIVE?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 30:55 Transcription Available


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

Gary and Shannon
PARDON ME… FOR $300,000?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 33:45 Transcription Available


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

Gary and Shannon
"DON'T TAKE THE PHONE INTO THE BATHROOM"

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 29:16 Transcription Available


HOUR 3 (09/14) - Gary & Shannon run through #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch before asking whether TikTok has somehow found a way to complicate showering with the rise of double-cleansing. Then, after years of chasing fuller lips and sharper cheekbones, more patients are paying to undo their filler as beauty trends swing back toward a more natural look.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon
WAR STORIES, NEWS NUGGETS & BAD DECISIONS

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 31:49 Transcription Available


HOUR 3 (09/11) - Gary & Shannon hit #WhatsHappening with the wild story of Rick Springfield allegedly killing an enemy combatant while overseas performing for troops. Then they ditch #SwampWatch and head into #Fantasy4Play for the NFL season. And then the #NNNYNTK (nine news nuggets you need to know) with a Cat-in-the-Hat stalker, an ostrich farmer with a tick-induced red meat allergy, an alligator bite lawsuit, a naked HomeGoods shopper, a legally blind drunk driver, Ferris wheel sex, a feces-filled revenge attack and a nurse who put gauze somewhere it definitely did not belong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon
Kohberger Wants to Take Back “Guilty”

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 31:53 Transcription Available


HOUR 3 (09/08) - #WhatsHappening covers a Malibu sinkhole, SoCal weather, another French art heist, major flight cancellations in the UK and the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death before #SwampWatch turns to the latest from Washington. Then #TrueCrimeTuesday looks at Bryan Kohberger’s attempt to challenge the guilty plea that brought him four life sentences, followed by the Ohio house-of-horrors case and what life after rescue can look like for the 16 children involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon
What's Your Most Shameful CD?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 32:41 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Staying in the Fast Lane to Finish the Week

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 33:12 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Are You Wearing Purple Tomorrow?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 30:32 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Finger Guns with Alec Baldwin!

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 33:01 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Stan Kroenke Buys the Angels

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 31:47 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Good Stinky vs. Bad Smelly

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 32:12 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Firetruck Theft, a Live Grenade & More News Nuggets

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 30:46 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Can Shannon Name the Theme Songs That Broke Millennials? Live from BJ's in Downey!

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 27:59 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
“Louder, New Clay, We Need It Louder!”

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 31:36 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Fat Marmot Week, Amish Beards and #SwampWatch

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 33:59 Transcription Available


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 and Shannon
Market Slide, Cheaper Chicken and the Queen Weighs In

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 29:17 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Primary Fallout, Cake-Gate and #Parenting

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 29:53 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Penn State Cocaine Ring and #TrueCrimeTuesday

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 30:08 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
AutoZone Chaos, SwampWatch and the Loneliness Problem

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 31:59 Transcription Available


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 and Shannon
Banks Take Parmesan as Collateral + Biting Turtles

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 32:33 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
All Of The Wiping & The Chewing

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 31:11 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Are We Teaching Kids Enough About Money?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 32:26 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
There's No Such Thing As Free Underwear

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 32:29 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
People Are Sneaking Into Ivy League Campuses?!

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 32:53 Transcription Available


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 and Shannon
A Tampon, Tequila & Superman Walk Into the News...

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 33:03 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Airlines Have Cheap Tickets... But There's a Catch

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 32:21 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Should Kids Be Allowed in Business Class?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 33:24 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
A True Crime Funeral Home Nightmare

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 32:41 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
When Does Concern Become Cruel?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 31:45 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
The Nine News Nuggets You Definitely Missed

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 32:45 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Who Really Controls Your Car?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 28:07 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
AI Is Raising Your Kids Now?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 28:55 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
He Hiked 10 Miles... Impaled by a Trekking Pole

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 24:11 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Jay-Z Has 99 Problems, But Ticket Sales Aren't One!

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 33:19 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Elmer, Get It Together!

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 33:45 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
The Great Split Pants Debate

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 29:34 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Would You Spend $250,000 to Raise Your Kids?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 30:04 Transcription Available


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 and Shannon
The Maya Millete Case Ends Without a Body

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 30:38 Transcription Available


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 and Shannon
Would You Give Up Your Privacy to Save on Insurance?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 31:03 Transcription Available


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 and Shannon
What's Iran's Endgame?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 31:21 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Parenting: Authoritarian vs. Elephant Parenting

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 32:41 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Your Drug Sample Is in the Mail

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 30:52 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Karen Read Fallout: Could One Trooper Undo Countless Cases?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 31:10 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
What Did Shannon Get for Her Birthday Today?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 29:40 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
AI Wants to Find Your Soulmate + Is Remote Work a Scam?

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 30:03 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
The New American Dream Isn't a Job

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 24:02 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Iran Deal Inches Closer and a National Mall Is Vandalized

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 31:39 Transcription Available


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.

Gary and Shannon
Throwing Good Money At Bad Bureaucracies

Gary and Shannon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 30:24 Transcription Available


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.