TheBrianLennonShow

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could only eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, would you choose Italian, Mexican, or Japanese? Tonight we welcome, John Crimella , the resident-college-football-expert from the Tailgators Setup podcast, and pro wrestling enthusiast. * What does John do once college football season ends? As a reminder, please Subscribe to TheBrianLennonShow. You...

Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Cold Open Question of the Week: This Thursday, February 27th is National Retro Day. What is something you’d like to see come back, if for just one day? “I Hate Daddy!”: Brian starts the show with a quick tale about his 9-year-old son saying to his wife, “I hate Daddy. Why did you have to marry him?!” Gary Trims His Beard: It took a few minutes, but watch as Br...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather have unlimited money but no time to enjoy it, or live a modest life with all the free time in the world? Hernia and a Cyst: Brian had his hernia repaired for the second time in 14 months, and the cyst that’s been growing on his back for the last 25 years removed. We get an update from the patient. Listener Feedback: Longtime and faithful listener Ho...

Cold Open Questions of the Week: Joe Kinsey from Outkick’s Screencaps morning column asks this question on Tuesday morning: Would you rather have your dream job but be stuck in a cubicle for 12 hours a day, or have a job you hate but with 12 weeks of vacation days? Be sure to Subscribe / Interested in Becoming a Sponsor / Leave a Comment Baseball Season: Gary’s in the thick of baseball season with...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could be a judge on a cooking show or a singing show, which one do you think you’d be best at judging? Be sure to Subscribe, Listen to the Podcast and write in with questions for a future AskMeAnything episode! Rapp Brewing Company Chili Cook Off: Gary surpassed last year’s third place finish by bringing home the crown at this year’s Rapp Brewing Co. Chili Co...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s your favorite board game? Tonight we are joined by Sean Lennon, host of the Pro Wrestling Enforcer podcast, as well as the Fightlete Report podcast, and he is also my cousin. Aunt Rosemary: Brian asks Sean to share a funny memory about their Aunt Rosemary. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: The Pro Wrestling Enforcer Podcast: Sean brings us up to date with...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could be in one of the following music videos: “Crazy” by Aerosmith; “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus; or “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie, which video would you want to be in? The Cold: It will be in the negative’s tonight in Northeast Pennsylvania tonight. Meanwhile, Gary and our neighbors down south are looking at temps in the 40s and parts of Louisiana, A...

Cold Open Question of the Week: *Magic Wand* If I could plant you, 48-year-old Gary, back in January 1980, would you go back? (Note: You will have no knowledge about anything that happens in the future.) The L.A. Wild Fires: * The Los Angeles wild fires have taken over the news cycle, and have caused some debate from the public regarding responsibility, if any, is owed to California politicians an...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you have two beers with me? Would you allow me to look after your puppy for a week? 2 Beers and a Puppy: 2025 The Year of Day Drinking: After overshooting last year for Year of the Party, Gary has realigned his goals for the new year. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: NA Beer: We discuss the rising popularity of NA Beer and if Gary has ever tried it. Tony...

Cold Open Question of the Week: When was the last time you went to church? This is always one of my favorite episodes each year because tonight we welcome back my friend, Steve DeLaney , to the show. Steve has a degree in history from George Mason University, a Master of Arts in Theology and Theological Studies from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writi...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could invite any professional wrestler — past or present, dead or alive — to your Thanksgiving dinner, who would it be? Tonight we welcome Gary, Jason, and Mike, from BeltsFiguresandMore, to the show. Lifelong wrestling fans, the guys have turned their passion into something more. Each month, the guys conduct a raffle on their TikTok page for collectible item...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Did you ever write a poem or keep a journal? About Serena Davis: Serena is a recent graduate of Seton Hall University, where she earned dual degrees in public relations and journalism. Read When… is Serena’s first published book of poetry which she wrote over a two year period and in which she shares her most personal inner thoughts and feelings. Read When… is a poe...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Who’s the President-elect, Gary? Programming Notes: Be sure to check out our podcast episode with Ben Payavis and John Kennedy, two former Scranton Eagles football players who also produced a wonderful documentary about the team’s history and dominance in semi-pro football during the 1980s and ‘90s. The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football premieres Thursday,...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Did you ever go to a Scranton Eagles football game? Tonight we welcome Ben Payavis and John Kennedy, producers of the upcoming WVIA TV documentary film, The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football . Covering the birth of the semi-pro football team in 1971, as the Lackawanna County Eagles, to the team’s re-birth in 1982, as the Scranton Eagles, and capturing the...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s The Craziest College Classes On Your College Transcript? This week, we are joined by John Crimella from Tailgators Setup podcast, and Paul McKendry, two of Gary’s Florida buddies. We’re set to discuss a range of topics, including the upcoming election, Halloween traditions, college basketball names, and much more. On Next Week’s Episode: Brian and Gary speak...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the closest you’ve come to passing out? Spin Class: Brian discusses his first spin class he took this past weekend. You can read all about his experience . Offensive Behavior: Brian runs into some more bad behavior. “Not to be offensive…” means you’re most likely about to offend someone. And is it polite to clip your nails in public? Ozempic: RFK Jr. is on a...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could have any celebrity listen to our podcast, who would it be? Milton’s Aftermath: Gary details his time spent with his in-laws in the wake of Hurrican Milton taking dead aim at his area of Florida. We also hear about the impact the storm had on his house, the street traffic, and what left a noxious odor throughout the house. Daydreamin’ ‘Bout the Way Thing...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could have a beer with Tim Walz or JD Vance, who would you belly up to the bar with? Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo: Sport stars Pete Rose, the legendary baseball player who was banned for life from Major League Baseball, and the 7-foot-2 NBAer Dikembe Mutombo died on Monday, hours apart. Brian and Gary discuss the complicated legacy Rose leaves behind. Revisi...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What song lyrics have you completely memorized? Hurricane Helene: A new storm — which will strengthen into Hurricane Helene -- is taking aim at Florida. It’s forecasted to make landfall along the Big Bend area as a hurricane on Thursday. Is Gary prepping? Schools closing? Work from home? AI in Sports Journalism: Brian has concerns over a piece he read by Brian Morti...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What game show do you think you’d have the best chance of winning? Pickleball Champs: Brian and his son, Joseph, won the beginner/intermediate pickleball tournament this weekend! The event benefited the Valley Community Library. Harris in the Barre: The vice president, Kamala Harris, visited Wilkes University this past Friday. Brian’s wife was in attendance. Trump G...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Is “thanks in advance” passive-aggressive? BREAKING: Rock star Dave Grohl, 55, father of three daughters with wife Jordyn Blume, announced on Instagram Tuesday that he fathered a daughter outside of his marriage. The Debate II: If you haven’t heard, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump debated Tuesday night. Brian and Gary watched the first...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather have your credit card statements or text messages made public? Gary Gets an Unexpected Call: His friends make a call giving him a reprieve from his holiday home sentence. The best hour of your entire week! COVID Outbreak: The McDaniels experienced a Covid outbreak at the house this past week. Gary gives us all the details about how he avoided his fa...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the pettiest reason you’ve been turned off by someone? (Romantically or platonically.) Welcome to the Best Hour of Your Entire Week! Folks, we are looking for sponsors. If your business or company is interested in advertising with us, please reach out and let Brian or Gary know. Venmo Mom: A viral TikTok explains what Brian and his wife have noticed, which is...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What is the name your parents almost named you? Return of the Mac: This week, Brian and Gary, or is it Suzanne and Georgia, discuss Gary’s trip back home to Northeast Pennsylvania this past weekend. Gary also discusses the three things that stood out to him on his trip home. Golf Recap: Brian and Gary spent Saturday golfing in the Chris Lewis Memorial Tournament in...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Where’s the nicest (or fanciest) place you’ve pooped? We are still looking for sponsors for our podcast! We had 113 downloads on Monday alone! If you have a small, local business in Northeast Pennsylvania or Pinellas County, Fla., let us hear from you to see how we can help promote your business. The Text That Nearly Gave Brian a Heart Attack: Brian received the fol...