TheBrianLennonShow

Cold Open Question of the Week: Have you ever had a hot Dr. Pepper? Fun with Punctuation: Brian discusses the Christmas card he received from his co-host. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: AI To The Rescue: Brian used AI to help him with compiling and planning possible guests for the podcast in 2026. Has Gary been using AI at work or for any personal projects? Nick Shirley: The independent jou...

Cold Open Question of the Week: When was the last time you were the center of attention? This week, we welcome back our friend, Steve DeLaney, for his annual Advent visit, where he helps guide us through the Advent season as we prepare for Christmas. Steve’s Substack, Some Things , is where he shares his writing and reflection during each week of the Advent season. Subscribe to Steve’s Substack ri...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Is there a point where even the small things in life will feel like enough? Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Shannon Reads: Brian’s visit to Goodreads reveals Gary’s wife is reading about troublesome tight ends. Old Man Rivers: The 44-year-old grandfather, Philip Rivers, returned to the field this week for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. The team fell short, but...

Cold Open Question of the Week: We all know the famous Christmas song, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Is home a place or people? Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: An update on Brian’s cat rescue operation leads to an emergency room visit for rabies shots. Guess Who’s Back: Brian’s annual visitor, his hernia, is back. Abandoned Things: Someone posted a video of Mike...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone? NEPA’s First Snow Fall: Tuesday was cancelled here in Northeastern PA thanks to 6 inches of the white powdery stuff. One of Brian’s Florida friends, not Gary, posted a meme regarding the pending snow. Word of the Year: Oxford Dictionary named “rage bait” it’s word of the year. Last year Oxford chose “brain rot.” Watch...

Cold Open Question of the Week: You meet your 18 year old self, you’re allowed 3 words. What do you say? Thanksgiving Plans: Brian and Gary will be visiting the out-laws in-laws this weekend for Turkey Day. * Grilled Turkey? One of Brian’s acquaintances is grilling his bird this year. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Take My Breath Away: Brian’s wife’s candle takes away his breath. Does anyon...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could be in any historic photograph, which one would it be, and why? Gary Does Tampa: Patriots fan Gary took Tampa by storm this past weekend with a weekend full of Patriot-themed activities. We get the lowdown including reaction to New England’s win. 10-4: Target is introducing “customer service” for the holiday shopping season. According to USA Today : Shop...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Tom Brady says his family dog is a clone . Would Gary or Brian clone their family pet? Gary Meets Natch: Gary’s Sunday football viewing turns into a meeting with The Man he quoted in his high school yearbook. We get all the details. Mamdani Wins NY: The Ugandan immigrant socialist Democrat, Zohran Mamdani, won the NYC mayoral race. Brian and Gary react to his electi...

Cold Open Question of the Week : asdf The Sports Equinox occured this week — MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA — what sports movies would be on your Mount Rushmore? Take a Gamble: The NBA has another (or growing) betting scandal. 20 percent of 18-24 year olds in New Jersey are gambling addicts. Almost 50 percent of males between 18-49 have an account with at least one sportsbook. Griffin Olah. * the number of...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Have you ever owned a pair of Sketchers? (I got some wild responses when he posted he’s never owned a pair of Skechers on Facebook.) Blue Jay Way: Brian and Gary reminisce about the last time the Blue Jays were playing in the World Series. Hint: Brian and Gary were in high school. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Halloween: Is Gary’s house decorated? Has he or...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the longest amount of time you’ve ever spent in the restroom at your place of employment? Baseball in JAX: Gary reports back from his son’s baseball showcase in Jacksonville, where Gary was also able to pick-up a few new brewery stickers. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: ENTERTAINMENT Dancing With The Stars: Danielle Fishel, Topanga Lawrence from “Boy Me...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather lose 10 lbs. or gain 20 lbs. of muscle? Gary Gets a Haircut: Gary pays off his debt for picking Penn State against Oregon. Water Beds: Based on historical data, it’s believed that upwards of 15-20% of Americans used waterbeds during the 1980s. In 1987, waterbeds made up around 22% of mattress sales in the U.S. The Human Mind: A new study shows the h...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could change your weight, your height or your hair, which would you change? Christmas Is Coming: Brian warns Gary it’s less than 3 months until Christmas. What’s on Gary’s wish list this year? Murderland: Brian read the Caroline Fraser book about crime waves that hit the Pacific Northwest during the 1960s-80s, including a slew of noted serial killers, chief a...

Cold Open Question of the Week: More acceptable absence from work: Your 13-year-old dog died or you take the day off from work because it’s your birthday? Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen, discussing Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw for skipping a game Sunday to attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial in Arizona. “The thought of leaving your team in the middle of a race for any reason other than a family em...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What is one article of clothing that someone could wear that would make you walk out on a date with them? Polish Family & Food Festival: Brian attends the Polish American Family Festival & Country Fair at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Jill Drinks Coffee: Brian’s wife mistakenly takes a sip of his iced coffee from Dunkin’. Jill Puts Together Furnitu...

Cold Open Question of the Week: * Do you have a favorite or memorable first day of school? A Logo: Cracker Barrel receives backlash over new logo. On Wednesday, the company announced it was going back to its original logo featuring Uncle Herschel. What gives? Minneapolis Shooting: Two children are dead following a shooting rampage at a Minneapolis Roman Catholic church on Wednesday. Brian and Gary...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather sweat maple syrup or cry strawberry jam? Head of the Class: President Donald Trump was busy this week meeting with world leaders in an effort to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Brian and Gary discuss the pros and cons of possible peace settlements. Fiona Jordan: The Scranton “influencer”, now 23, gets cancelled for a video stemming from a night of...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the oldest t-shirt you own and still wear? Gary’s Hat: Gary rocks his new hat by Webb Western, for which he is now a “model.” If you want a hat like Gary’s wearing, use link: https://webbwestern.com/?ref=ibspdpvm And for 10% off use code: GARYMCDANIEL at check out! Trump & Putin: The two leaders are expected to meet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Ancho...

Cold-Open Question of the Week: What’s the wildest or weirdest way you’ve hurt yourself physically? Dislocated: Brian dislocated his right knee while driving in the car with his daughter Ruby on Tuesday night, resulting in another trip to the ER. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Gary’s Week Home in Pennsylvania Casa Bella: Brian, Gary and friends Jason M. and Lisa endulge at Scranton’s finest...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather be Florida hot, or Pennsylvania hot? RIP Hulk Hogan: Brian and Gary discuss the death of “Immortal” Hulk Hogan, who played a huge part in both of their childhood and young adulthood. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: CTE & NFL: The shooting on Monday appears to be linked to the offices of the NFL . QB on Netflix: The series follows NFL quarterba...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Who is your GOAT for late night talk show host? Late Show No Mo’: CBS announced the cancelation of the “The Late Show with Steven Colbert”. The network, citing financial pressures, said the cancellation will take effect in May 2026, the normal end of the broadcast TV season. “The Late Show” is supposedly the highest-rated late night talk show. Missed Cut: Breaking N...

Cold Open Questoin of the Week: What popular song would you be fine going the rest of your life never hearing it again? The guys will be celebrating 8K downloads with this next episode! Thanks to all who have listened and spend some time with us each week. We appreciate you listening. Not subscribed yet? Click below and subscribe NOW so you don’t miss an episode! The Wedding: Brian gives us all th...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you’re friend came to you saying they were having cold feet about their upcoming wedding, would you tell them to call it off? Brian’s Upcoming Weekend: Friday wedding in Maryland; Cub Scout Camp Sunday through Tuesday. * Dressing for a black tie wedding being held outside? * Packing for three days of camp. Gary’s Orlando Weekend: Gary took in some of his nephew’s...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What's the biggest challenge you're currently facing in your life? Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Unexpected Guest: Gary shares a story of a friend’s house that was driven through — literally — by an 87-year-old female motorist. Diddy Gets Off: We discuss the verdict and possible sentence everyone’s favorite Bad Boy may face now that his trial is over. Brian...

[Note: This episode was recorded back on June 25th, however, I’ve been terribly late in posting it, so some of the information and news items discussed are dated. But as the saying goes, “Better late than never!” Thank you for your understanding. -Brian] Cold Open Question of the Week: From Mack on Substack: Since the year you graduated high school, can you make a list of outdated “facts” and conc...