Gary and Shannon

HOUR 1 (10/13): The Dodgers are down 0–2, the Rams lose an overtime thriller, and Shannon is trying a bat dance.  Tim Cates joins Gary and Shannon to talk comeback hopes before they tackle the request for Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation amid disputed allegations, a fatal Six Flags incident and nationwide ride closures.  Plus, #TerrorInTheSkies covers Selma Blair’s repo...

HOUR 2 (10/13): You’ve got chemistry, but can you keep a conversation going? Gary and Shannon debate intellectual compatibility and whether curiosity matters more than credentials.  Then, the knitting community unravels over patterns, yarn and technique. Plus, Rachel’s damage in Long Beach, approaching heat and Santa Ana winds, tropical visitors off California’s coast and ge...

HOUR 3 (10/13): Preserved evidence leads police to name a former Chicago detective as the killer of eight-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz. Gary and Shannon examine the breakthrough in a 65-year cold case for #TrueCrimeTuesday.  Plus, listeners push back on the knitting discussion and Gary’s phone etiquette judgments, while #SwampWatch covers the resignation request and allegations Kimberly G...

HOUR 1 (10/12): Eleven years on the air, and Shannon wants to celebrate by getting suspended 🙈. Gary and Shannon mark their anniversary and gear up for their first Ventura County News & Brews, October 22 at BJ’s in Westlake Village! Tim Cates joins the Dodgers panic check while Shannon nurses her Chargers heartbreak.  Plus, storm cleanup in Long Beach and Florida, the NFL weekend a...

HOUR 2 (10/12): Gary and Shannon scrutinize Nithya Raman’s shifting positions as Kalshi gives her a narrow edge over Karen Bass, then question Steve Hilton’s strategy with his winning odds at just 4%. Listeners share 11th-anniversary wishes before Shannon sizes up Gary’s legs as prime mosquito territory. Plus, L.A.’s mosquito complaints, West Nile concerns and Waymo’s...

HOUR 3 (10/12): Your birthday says one thing. Can your body, brain and social skills back it up? Gary and Shannon preview the Super Age Games, then explore why the Emmys and Oscars are heading to streaming while the Grammys keep a broadcast home. Plus, #SwampWatch tackles Trump’s claimed Russia–Ukraine energy ceasefire and rogue AI concerns, while #WhatsHappening covers storm damage an...

HOUR 1 (10/10): Gary reaches for headphones, Shannon hits skip, and neither wants to hear your conversation during a concert. From volume disputes with their spouses to the chatterbox behind them at a show, Gary and Shannon unpack their musical pet peeves. Then, #TrueCrimeTuesday turns to a couple accused of conspiracy to commit child abuse in a surrogacy scandal, raising questions about legal pro...

HOUR 2 (10/10): Amazon has a profile of you, and you might not appreciate the assessment. Gary and Shannon explore creepy shopping assumptions, a naked neighborhood wanderer in Milwaukee and an Indian delivery driver’s questionable approach to “recycling.” Plus, a conversation about political authenticity, immigrant family stories and stolen valor: where does telling your story c...

WEEKEND FIX - (10/10): Protecting your peace or avoiding a hard conversation? Gary and Shannon tackle family estrangement, therapists recommending distance and TikTok’s role in validating the decision to go “no contact.” A story about a grandfather cut off by his grandchild brings the discussion home: when are boundaries necessary, and when does walking away leave the real proble...

HOUR 1 (10/09): Gary and Shannon remember NFL legend Mike Ditka, including his unforgettable gamble on Ricky Williams. Nithya Raman cancels her interview, and the hosts lay down the rules: tough questions, no editorial control, and an invitation that still stands. Plus, mark your calendar for October 22 at BJ’s in Westlake Village! Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast, Rachel brings rain and coas...

HOUR 2 (10/09): Nithya Raman blames the edit for her deleted “fascist liars” video, but still wants LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell out. Gary and Shannon check whether rain could stall the wildlife crossing’s opening, then turn Jason Nathanson’s new tattoo into a listener guessing game, with a detour into Shannon’s harassment training. Plus, Heather Brooker talks Ted Lasso&r...

HOUR 3 (10/09): An Iowa teacher offers extra credit for GoFundMe donations, and a fake substitute makes her way into a Milwaukee classroom. Gary and Shannon unpack both stories in #NNNYNTK, along with Creed’s takeover of your feed and a cat returning home after 10 years. Plus, #Fantasy4Play picks for Browns–Jets, Bears–Packers, Ravens–Falcons and Raiders–Patriots, whi...

HOUR 1 (10/08): AM570’s Tim Cates joins Gary and Shannon as the Dodgers eliminate Atlanta, Tyler Mahle drops a televised F-bomb and LA moves eight wins from a three-peat. Christa Pike’s lawyers say she’s walking and angry after her failed execution, while Gavin Newsom considers commuting all 563 California death sentences. Plus, a Navy homecoming after 321 days, Shannon’s A...

HOUR 2 (10/08): Gary and Shannon break down California’s new laws affecting your job, guns and drink order, then explore Hollywood’s fascination with Silicon Valley villains. Gary finds a dog-sleep study to defend his crate policy, while Valley brothel managers receive probation and alleged organizers remain uncharged.  Plus, #TerrorInTheSkies covers contact tracing after an Ebola...

HOUR 3 (10/08): Jeff Bezos predicts AI could deliver a three-day workweek, while Bernie Sanders wants to hit pause on advanced AI development. Gary and Shannon debate the promises and risks, then tackle the unanswered text: why people put off replying, how silence strains relationships and why waiting for the perfect response can make things worse. Plus, the latest headlines in #WhatsHappening and...

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.