Gary and Shannon

HOUR 1 (10/07): Gary and Shannon celebrate Elmer’s birthday, get emotional over Kono’s departure and question bringing your parents to a job interview. Ahead of tomorrow’s interview, they examine Nithya Raman’s deleted “fascist liars” video and her pledge to replace the LAPD chief she voted to confirm. Plus, Shannon redirects the Instagram outrage, and #TerrorIn...

HOUR 2 (10/07): Gary and Shannon break down Steve Hilton’s town hall, his disagreements with Trump and his challenge to Xavier Becerra’s “son of immigrants” story. They examine California’s crackdown on Montana shell companies and why younger Angelenos are trading LA for more affordable cities. Then, Amazon’s “About You” feature gets uncomfortably pe...

HOUR 3 (10/07): Gary and Shannon examine the fallout from Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, the prison chief’s resignation and mounting legal challenges. #SwampWatch brings Ken Paxton’s campaign complications as his estranged wife urges voters to back the ticket while accusing him of adultery, plus predictions of a Democratic wave. Then, a detour into Jewish food and what was...

HOUR 1 (10/06): Gary and Shannon discuss Mayor Karen Bass’s request for a sit-down and why they won’t agree to pre-set conditions: “It’s not going to be comfortable in this room.” They examine a Russian lab worker’s death, what officials know about plague and what remains unconfirmed, along with Trump’s concern. Plus, Trump’s poll numbers, his commen...

HOUR 2 (10/06): Gary and Shannon react to Trump’s remarks about Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego, and the response from California leaders. They debate Nithya Raman’s proposals for the LAPD and discuss reports contrasting her response to an ICE protest with Mayor Karen Bass’s. Plus, another homelessness proposal, Santa Monica’s struggle to revive downtown, and a st...

HOUR 3 (10/06): Gary and Shannon discuss the arrest of Arcadia parents on child abuse conspiracy charges in a case involving a surrogacy home, and what charges could apply to alleged forced surrogacy. Then, Christa Pike survives a failed execution as Tennessee pauses executions and her attorney seeks to commute her sentence; Blackburn calls to “bring back the electric chair.” Plus, Tru...

HOUR 1 (10/05): Gary and Shannon react to the Chargers’ 0–4 start, the Dodgers’ Game 2 loss and Walmart’s AI-powered pricing. They debate whether Olivia Dean’s song is homage or a rip-off, examine an unexplained death at a Russian anti-plague lab and an Irvine realtor accused of spying for Beijing, and ask why some college freshmen are already heading home. Plus, the...

HOUR 2 (10/05): Gary and Shannon discuss Tom Cruise’s disappointing box office opening, the heat’s expected cooldown and evacuations near the Bouquet Fire. They unpack Waymo’s rising crash totals alongside its lower injury-crash rate per mile, then debate whether bacon deserves its bad reputation and look at new research on why fat cells may contribute to weight regain. Plus, Hea...

HOUR 3 (10/05): Tom Brady’s stats folder accidentally holds down a talk-back button for seven minutes, and Shannon has a few words about KFI’s own technical problems: “It’s not about the milk.” Gary and Shannon also track the midterm political shake-up, a kayaker bitten while releasing a shark, and bears moving into foothill neighborhoods. Plus, extreme heat, MetroLin...

HOUR 1 (10/03): Gary and Shannon get into the Atlanta Zoo’s new pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, and the unusual tactics zoos use to get pandas to mate. Then: Madonna’s iconic VMA performance, social media’s effect on relationships, and whether our pursuit of convenience is costing us community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/03): Gary and Shannon discuss why workout intensity may matter more than duration, plus the mental hurdles that can make running tough. Then they revisit the 1982 Tylenol murders and a reported new lead involving Idaho man Dr. Matthew Francis Bukowski. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEEKEND FIX (10/03) - Gary & Shannon’s spouses have birthdays just three days apart—but remembering the date is only the beginning. A scavenger hunt gift idea sends them down memory lane, trading stories about their shared history, overlapping circles and the little details that make a gift personal. Plus, the case for keeping notes when your spouse drops a hint instead of trusting...

HOUR 1 (10/02) - Gary & Shannon take the show to Huntington Beach for the Pacific Airshow! First up: football, Aaron Rodgers showing his age, and Lyon Air Museum president Mark Foster on the stories behind the historic planes. Then Gary revisits his 2018 flight with the Thunderbirds, a Thanksgiving son-in-law story resurfaces, and the excitement builds along the beach. Check out Gary’s f...

HOUR 2 (10/02) - Fighter jets overhead, ramen-covered corn dogs on the menu. Gary & Shannon continue live from the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach with Captain Hannah Durbin, who takes them behind the scenes of the Air Force Thunderbirds. From the demanding training schedule to team traditions and superstitions, she explains what goes into those jaw-dropping performances. Plus, Gary &...

HOUR 3 (10/02) - Gary & Shannon wrap up the live broadcast from Huntington Beach with Pacific Airshow CEO Kevin Elliott, talking about the event and its place in the community. Then the conversation takes a turn with an abbreviated News Nuggets: a Florida Waffle House flashing story and a fight over a ceramic bowl that reportedly escalated to gunfire. Plus some NFL Fantasy4Play, play along on...

HOUR 1 (10/01) - Hilton goes after Becerra. Becerra goes after Trump. And the betting market barely budges. Gary & Shannon unpack California’s governor debate and wonder whether undecided voters are even watching. Plus, the case for a starter condo, fan mail gives Gary a shot at a Taylor Swift guitar, and Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike leaves the victim’s mother...

HOUR 2 (10/01) - Gary & Shannon cover the deadly medical helicopter crash off Catalina and the search for a missing person, then dig into Bass vs. Raman and the dispute over influencer payments. Our favorite guest of the week, Heather Brooker joins for a bruising Hollywood Reporter review of Tom Cruise’s Digger, and a game testing the hosts’ Cruise knowledge. Plus, what’s wor...

HOUR 3 (10/01) - Shannon reviews iHeart’s new fourth-floor bathroom—and apparently, using the toilet now counts as a workout. Gary & Shannon also cover the latest on the Israel-bound flight, a whale encounter that leaves four sailors fighting for survival, and Gary’s own dolphin run-in. Plus, Washington headlines in #SwampWatch and KIIS-FM’s EJ joins the show for a prev...

HOUR 1 (09/30) - Shannon considers sneaking a plumber into the house to fix her husband’s toilet repair—and protect his pride—all in pursuit of what Gary calls “urination comforts.” Then, passengers describe fighting back during a suspected cockpit attack on an Israel-bound flight, and one survivor’s bloodied message to his family stops us in our tracks. Plus, t...

HOUR 2 (09/30) - Shannon has questions about Gary’s palate—and where he farts—but don’t put him in a box! Gary & Shannon unpack the Bass–Raman divide over Gaza and preview tonight’s governor’s debate: can Steve Hilton break through, or will California’s Democratic advantage carry Xavier Becerra? Shannon has some choice words about the front-runne...

HOUR 3 (09/30) - A drunken airline passenger tries to recruit a child to buy him alcohol, then locks himself in the bathroom with a bottle of wine—and Gary supplies the voice for this impromptu #TerrorInTheSkies. Gary & Shannon also follow conflicting reports about the Dubai-to-Israel flight incident, discuss TSA’s reported chair crackdown and question Trump’s proposed AI-to-...

HOUR 1 (09/29) - Three years without playing a game, and suddenly he’s the guy his team needs. Gary & Shannon discuss a 38-year-old quarterback’s unlikely comeback, then turn to Lindsay Clancy’s return to court and her defense’s push to have the case dismissed. Plus, can America.gov use AI to untangle federal bureaucracy? And a look at men who cheat during pregnancy or...

HOUR 2 (09/29) - Could a newly identified John Doe help unlock the Tylenol murders? Gary & Shannon explore the possible connection, then tackle homelessness spending and why more shelter beds don’t necessarily mean a lasting solution. Karen Bass and Nithya Raman prepare to face questions about Israel, Gaza and local leadership at a mayoral forum. Plus, Heart of the Beast sparks a convers...

HOUR 3 (09/29) - Seven victims, poisoned Tylenol and a mystery that changed America’s medicine cabinets. Gary & Shannon examine how identifying a man who died from cyanide poisoning in Idaho has opened a possible new lead in the 1982 Tylenol murders—and what investigators still need to establish before connecting him to the killings. Plus, MLB playoff talk, the latest weather devel...

HOUR 1 (09/28) - The gang’s back together! Gary returns with stories from a Texas ranch—including fresh eggs, exotic animals and a visit to Joe Rogan’s comedy club—while Shannon returns from Buffalo with a growing list of Chargers-related disappointments. Amy King joins to talk about going Over the Edge for Union Rescue Mission, plus storm trouble on both coasts and the ter...