TheBrianLennonShow

Cold Open Question of the Week: You wake up inhabiting Elton John’s body. Your voice sounds just like Elton’s, but your musical abilities are still entirely your own. You are scheduled to perform a huge concert that night. What would you do? Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: U.S. and Israel Attack Iran: The United States and Israeli military forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning, killing Ir...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather be able to see 10 minutes into the future, or 150 years into the future? "I skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been." - Wayne Gretzky, hockey player Tonight we welcome Brian’s friend Keith Danielowski . Keith and Brian coached together for numerous baseball teams. Keith is also the only hockey expert Brian knows, so tonight we will b...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Today is the first day of Lent. Christians typically give something up. LeBron James is giving up chocolate chip cookies and wine. What is something you would not give up? CONTACT: 📩 Email: thebrianlennonshow@gmail.com Send your ideas, weird news stories, helpful hints, or possible guests. ▶️ YouTube: TheBrianLennonShow Subscribe for new videos and more. 🐦 Twitter...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Brian is currently reading books by author Chuck Klosterman , which include Sex, Drugs & Cocoa Puffs and Killing Yourself to Live . He’s also waiting on his public library for Klosterman’s latest tome, Football . Brian also previously read The Nineties . From Chuck Klosterman’s book, Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs : You can either (a) have sex with the world’s most att...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s something that you’re surprised is inexpensive? (For example, I can’t believe how little Helluva Good Dip costs?) Super Bowl LX Way Back When: Hall of Snubs: Bill Belichick, whose won 13 percent of all Super Bowls ever played (2 as defensive coordinator with the New York Giants and 6 as head coach of New England Patriots) was not elected to the Pro Football H...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could go back to see Elvis, Michael Jackson or Prince in concert, which one would you choose? Tonight we welcome author Chris DeVille, whose book “Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion” I recently read and which explores, according Chris, “how indie rock changed the mainstream and the mainstream changed indie rock in th...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s your favorite snowed-in memory? [BREAKING NEWS: Brian has an important news item to discuss!!!] Snowmageddon: Brian, along with about 70% of the rest of the United States is currently snowed in. Brian gives us the details of his weekend including a Pennsylvania “avalanche”! Feeling Super: Gary’s New England Patriots clinched the franchises 12th Super Bowl app...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What's the worst idea you've ever had? Alcohol: New guidelines were issued for alcohol consumption . What does Gary have to say about Dr. Oz’s and RFK’s, “No alcohol for breakfast,” stance? ‘Golden’ Upset: The inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast went to "Good Hang with Amy Poehler" at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, with Amy Poehler accepting the award for her com...

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...