Gary and Shannon

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

HOUR 2 (09/01) - Gary & Shannon break down the latest in the LA mayor’s race as Nithya Raman picks up more labor support, then head to Fresno where schools are facing layoffs and program cuts while the superintendent makes more than $500,000 a year. Plus, a Lake Tahoe swimmer is mauled by an otter, and the Glendale “butt sniffer” is arrested again — prompting a ver...

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 Ange...

HOUR 1 (08/31) - Gary & Shannon open with questions over how D4vd reportedly made millions from his record deal but is now relying on a public defender after his attorneys stepped down. Then they hit the latest in the Tupac and Lindsay Clancy cases, rising tensions with Iran, deadly flash flooding near the Grand Canyon and a Chris Hansen feud over A24’s fictionalized take on To Catch a P...

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

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 cl...

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

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

Gary & Shannon dig into the growing role of AI in healthcare, from nutrition and fitness plans to interpreting test results and answering the questions people may not get enough time to ask a doctor. They also revisit why “the gaze” can be more effective than a lecture, share stories about simple advice from authority figures actually working, and look at new Pew data showing more...

HOUR 1 (08/28) - Gary & Shannon recap last night’s News & Brews before Shannon wraps up her Chargers preseason sideline run and weighs in on Mike McDaniel working with Justin Herbert. Then the Lindsay Clancy case officially goes to the jury as Hollywood is already circling the story for possible true-crime projects. Plus, Jackie the eagle’s memorial continues to grow and federa...

HOUR 2 (08/28) - Gary & Shannon break down Karen Bass’ reversal on criminal citations for street vendors before looking at how AI could bring dead celebrities back to screens in entirely new performances. Then Heather Brooker joins for #EntertainmentReport, where Gary’s calf-tattoo saga somehow leads to a debate over Heather’s very private tattoo, dubbed “Heather’...

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 gr...

HOUR 1 (08/27) - Gary & Shannon are live from BJ’s Brewhouse in Downey, where Gary arrives after a brutal two-hour commute and the show pays tribute to the “Church of BJ’s.” Then they dig into Meta’s $17 billion settlement before Shannon mounts an unexpectedly spirited defense of 49ers owner Jed York after his arrest bodycam is released. Plus, #TerrorInTheSki...

HOUR 2 (08/27) - Gary & Shannon look ahead to tonight’s blood moon before telling the never-before-aired “Victor” story about one spectacularly ill-timed joke. Then they defend Fat Marmot Week from allegations that the animals are terrorizing California hikers, discuss America’s loneliness problem and remember Dolly Parton’s extraordinary generosity. Plu...

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 cl...

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

 HOUR 2 (08/26) - Gary & Shannon preview tomorrow’s News & Brews in Downey before remembering Dolly Parton and the unexpectedly sweet note she once sent Eminem when they were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Then they get into “community-maxxing,” Gen Z’s name for the return to real-life socializing through things like pottery classes, softball and other shared...

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 c...

HOUR 1 (08/25) - Gary & Shannon preview Thursday’s (8/27) News & Brews in Downey (you should be there or you will miss out on fun), before tracking Southern California’s dangerous heat wave as triple-digit temperatures, gusty winds and low humidity raise the fire threat. Then they head to Gary, Indiana, where thousands remain without power nearly two weeks after severe sto...

HOUR 2 (08/25) - Gary & Shannon dig into Los Angeles’ legal 6-to-1 taxpayer-funded campaign matching program and why Karen Bass’s use of it is drawing so much backlash, before looking at her attendance record on the LAHSA Commission. Then Jason Nathanson joins to break down Gavin Newsom’s push to overhaul California’s wildfire liability system and the fight over who pay...

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

HOUR 1 (08/24) - Gary & Shannon open with 49ers owner Jed York’s prostitution arrest before Gary reveals the Newhall restaurant where he ate dinner last night was destroyed by fire just hours later. Then they track the Hawk Fire near Reno, hear Gary’s nightmare story about his niece arriving at Cal State Long Beach only to learn her dorm wasn’t ready, and break down the lates...

HOUR 2 (08/24) - Gary & Shannon dig into dueling polls in the California governor’s race and whether polling itself can influence voters, before returning to 49ers owner Jed York’s prostitution arrest and Shannon’s very simple lesson: pay your hookers. Then they break down Los Angeles’ taxpayer-matching system for mayoral campaign donations and Karen Bass’ use of...

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 Pr...

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