Gary and Shannon

HOUR 1 (10/24): When did football stop being for the fans? Gary and Shannon talk corporate Super Bowls, stadium sticker shock and the lost magic of Candlestick, complete with tailgating memories and sneaking beers into games. Are fans paying more for an experience that delivers less? Then, newly surfaced information and disputed claims involving Joey Ippolito bring them back to an enduring questio...

HOUR 2 (10/24): School-issued screens, endless distractions. Gary and Shannon examine what kids are actually watching on YouTube during class, then turn to the story of a Houston funeral home owner who became a suspect. Plus, City of Hope’s Dr. Stephen Foreman joins them to discuss promising pancreatic cancer research, advances in immunotherapy and how AI could help researchers find patterns...

WEEKEND FIX - (10/24): You asked, Gary and Shannon answered! Recorded live at BJ’s in Westlake Village, this listener Q&A starts with “Why is John Kobylt so angry?” and takes off from there. From local news and sports loyalties to family stories and favorite foods, the questions come straight from the crowd, and the answers come with plenty of personality. See omnystudio.com/...

HOUR 1 (10/23): Hail, flooding and now king tides? Gary and Shannon recap Southern California’s wild weather and thank everyone who packed BJ’s in Westlake Village. Then, the White House credits Melania Trump with helping broker a local ceasefire, while Meta makes a move to keep Zuckerberg in California without sacrificing his voting control. Plus, Catalina’s UFO files bring Boy...

HOUR 2 (10/23): Disney wants its AI characters to remember you. Magical or a little too personal? Gary explores the future of character encounters, plus questions about true-crime coverage and copycat behavior, where reported connections don’t establish causation. Then, Heather Brooker joins as Gary unloads his reaction to the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything. Can a film e...

HOUR 3 (10/23): Could your car pick up the groceries while you stay home? Gary explores GM’s autonomous driving ambitions and an AI policy proposal’s unsettling threshold for government intervention in #NNNYNTK, with some Florida madness mixed in. Plus, the crew makes its #FANTASY4PLAY picks for Browns–Titans, Bengals–Ravens, 49ers–Falcons and Chiefs–Seahawks, a...

HOUR 1 (10/22): Gary and Shannon bring News & Brews to Ventura County for the first time, live from BJ’s in Westlake Village! A neighborhood coyote gets fed, “dark nutrition” influencers have people eating raw organs while fearing vegetables, and Gary has finally watched the Elizabeth Holmes documentary. His verdict? “Incredible” and “indescribable.” S...

HOUR 2 (10/22): The pope gets encouraging health news, and Gary and Shannon take attendance live at BJ’s in Westlake Village. Then, #TerrorInTheSkies delivers vomiting passengers, a suspected norovirus outbreak and turbulence that injured four flight attendants. Back on the ground, they meet a GaS baby who attended the last News & Brews before she was born! Plus, suspected space debris t...

HOUR 3 (10/22): You paid the cleaning fee. Why are you doing the laundry? Gary and Shannon wrap up News & Brews live from BJ’s in Westlake Village with Airbnb’s crackdown on checkout chores and the debate over what guests owe their hosts. Plus, Southern California’s rain and coastal concerns, the day’s biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening and a #SwampWatch look at the m...

HOUR 1 (10/21): Taking a day off to commit virtual crimes? Gary and Shannon explore the GTA 6 vacation plans before asking whether Vivek Ramaswamy crossed a line by putting his rival’s estranged mother in a campaign ad. Plus, Karen Bass faces John Kobylt, utility-bill relief sparks a debate about responsibility, and police report disrupting an alleged school attack plot in Corona. Coming to...

HOUR 2 (10/21): Netflix is shaking up its creative leadership, but will that solve the endless scroll for something worth watching? Gary and Shannon also cover Southern California’s flood and surf threats and charges against parents accused of allowing dangerous e-motorcycle riding before their son’s fatal crash. Then, a man allegedly restrained his wife to watch football “in pea...

HOUR 3 (10/21): Can AI help change how we treat cancer? City of Hope’s Dr. Stephen Foreman joins Gary and Shannon to discuss promising pancreatic cancer research, immunotherapy and the push for more personalized care. Plus, California’s flood watch has everyone reaching for their galoshes, and tomorrow’s News & Brews at BJ’s in Westlake Village comes with some unexpecte...

HOUR 1 (10/20): After careful consideration, Jay-Z reportedly chooses himself for Super Bowl halftime. Gary and Shannon discuss the pick, a Star Wars-themed game broadcast and Thursday’s News & Brews at BJ’s in Westlake Village, where a live podcast might join the festivities. Plus, the undefeated 49ers, a World Series guaranteed to crown a first-time champion, Ukraine’s ques...

HOUR 2 (10/20): Elmer’s boom pole gets top billing as Gary and Shannon unpack Lindsey Horvath’s endorsement of Nithya Raman and question why the LAHSA mess hasn’t weighed more heavily on Karen Bass. Then, are school-issued laptops teaching kids or delivering YouTube distractions? Plus, dissolving supplement strips promise convenience, but do they deliver results? And Christina Ap...

HOUR 3 (10/20): Did O.J. Simpson have help after the murders? Gary and Shannon revisit newly unsealed records, a secret informant and disputed accounts in #TrueCrimeTuesday. Plus, a Theranos whistleblower’s assessment of Elizabeth Holmes, Newport Beach’s local emergency and Porto’s potato balls heading to the Inland Empire. Then, #SwampWatch tackles unrest in France, Macron&rsquo...

HOUR 1 (10/19): Gary’s family tree sparks some Zodiac speculation, while Shannon unpacks another miserable Sunday for L.A. football and a Rams kicker’s ill-fated tackling attempt.  Plus, Southern California gets some fire relief as rain approaches, unrest in France prompts a “let them watch Céline Dion” discussion, and newly unsealed records revive the question:...

HOUR 2 (10/19): Is it fashion, or is it about the boobs? A $50 million Victoria’s Secret bra sends Gary and Shannon into a debate about what’s actually getting everyone’s attention.  Gary also surprises Shannon with his pumpkin spice French toast skills, while the Elizabeth Holmes documentary has viewers questioning who’s manipulating whom. Plus, L.A.’s Olympic t...

HOUR 3 (10/19): Shannon’s talking smack about Henri DiCarlo’s forecast when Andy Riesmeyer walks into the studio, and his TV makeup doesn’t escape scrutiny either. Then, when did sports betting become an “investment strategy”? Gary and Shannon examine the appeal for Gen Z before investigating why our chocolate tastes different, complete with a Reese’s family feu...

WEEKEND FIX - (10/17): Every family has stories. Some just require a little more explaining. Gary and Shannon revisit family reunions, compare Mom’s side with Dad’s side and unpack the quirks, complicated relatives and secrets that come with the guest list. From funny memories to questions about family history, it’s a look at the people who shaped us—and still know how to p...

HOUR 1 (10/16): Gary hosts while Shannon is on Chargers duty, with Jason Nathanson joining the hour. Crews battle Malibu’s Bryson fire amid evacuation orders and peak Santa Ana winds, while police report a school shooting that killed three children and a teacher in Bend, Oregon. Plus, Milwaukee sweeps the Dodgers out of the NLCS, ending their three-peat bid, and #TerrorInTheSkies asks where...

HOUR 2 (10/16): Gary gets a Malibu fire update from Jason Nathanson and examines Bass and Raman’s clashes over ICE, policing and housing. A donor’s lawsuit and Kennedy’s allegations deepen the Guilfoyle fallout as she denies wrongdoing. Then, Heather Brooker talks Whalefall, Sense and Sensibility and her top pick, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. Plus, Nathan Fielder&rsquo...

HOUR 3 (10/16): Arrested for exposing himself, a Florida man claims he’s part of a nude art exhibit. Gary tackles that excuse, a wanted list for wedding crashers and a Philadelphia woman arrested after blocking a delivery robot in #NNNYNTK. Plus, #Fantasy4Play picks for Saints–Giants, Bears–Falcons, Steelers–Bucs and Cowboys–Packers, along with updates on the Bryson f...

HOUR 1 (10/15): AM570’s Tim Cates joins us as the Dodgers face elimination—can they keep their three-peat hopes alive? We discuss tonight’s game moving to 5 p.m. and the Santa Ana winds raising wildfire concerns across Southern California. Plus, federal investigators reportedly seek to build a case to revoke Ilhan Omar’s citizenship as she denies wrongdoing, and Trump rever...

HOUR 2 (10/15): Gary and Shannon compare their own contract conversations with Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s communication gap, digging into salary differences and what longtime partners should discuss. Plus, Traci Park will vote for Karen Bass without endorsing her, Southern California practices for the Great ShakeOut, and Santa Ana winds bring fire danger and possible power shutoffs. Then, ha...

HOUR 3 (10/15): Retirement doesn’t stop the bills, and a windfall doesn’t guarantee peace of mind. Gary and Shannon explore why retirees keep working, from rising costs to purpose and social connection, then examine how sudden wealth can bring anxiety, guilt and relationship strain. Plus, Diddy’s team stays tight-lipped about whether he was injured in prison, and the latest headl...