TheBrianLennonShow

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could pick any TV dad as your own dad, who would you pick as your father? Gary’s Haircut: The locks are gone, as Gary gets the old No. 2 on the sides and back! Brian and Gary’s Father’s Day Gift Ideas: The guys share what they’d really appreciate as gifts on Father’s Day! Gary’s Road Trip: Gary recaps his trip to Homosassa, Florida to visit his Jason friends,...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Superman or Batman? Who would you rather be? Gary’s Road Trip: Gary is heading up to Homosassa, Florida to visit “old” friends, Jason “Beef” Vesko and Jason M. from Olyphant. The three have been friends since grade school. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Poconos Hike, Part II: Brian, the wife, and youngest son went on another Pocono Mountain hike on Sunday. Th...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather star in a sequel to Mission:Impossible or Happy Gilmore ? The Graduation Speech: Gary (and is pal, Al) is asked to deliver a commencement address to the graduating high school class of 2025. The Poconos: Brian, his wife, and youngest son, went on a hike up Mt. Minsi on Memorial Day. The Gimmicks : Brian is reading a novel from 2020 that spans the wo...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Rolling Stones song? President Joe Biden: Our 46th president made the news this week, with the announcement he has prostate cancer . This news came just days before the release of a book detailing Biden’s dimishing mental capacity as he served in the Oval Office. Is this just pure coincidence, or even further political intrigue as an attempt to...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Do you sing in the shower? What do you sing? Gary’s Cold Open Question of the Week: Have you ever worked with anyone that’s been caught doing something illegal? Brian’s ER Visit: Chest pressure derails the previous night’s scheduled podcast. Colin’s Birthday Bash: Gary’s son celebrated his 17th birthday over the weekend. We find out what ‘crimes’ were committed? Los...

Cold Open Question of the Week: As a baptised Catholic male, you meet the eligibility requirements to be pope. What name would you if chosen as pope? Cold Open Question of the Week II: This past Monday was Cinco De Mayo. It was also Square Root Day! 5/5/25. It was the first Square Root Day since 4/4/16. Gary, former math teacher, please tell us when the next Square Root Day will occur? What purpos...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What was the first original piece of music (33, 45, CD) that you purchased or owned? Tonight, we unmask, kind of like Darth Vadar at the end of Return of the Jedi , the head of The Death Star Human Resources Department Newsletter, Jeff K. There’s a lot more than just Star Wars and the way of the Jedi with Jeff, so in addition to talking Star Wars and prepping for Ma...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What was the pinnacle of wealth to you as a child? (From @NostalgiaFolder) on X (formerly Twitter). https://twitter.com/NostalgiaFolder/status/1914468945245167655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April Pope Francis: The pontiff died on Monday, the day following Easter. * Discuss the process for selecting a new pope. The conclave is expected to begin May 5th. * Dan Brown novel,...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Who is the greatest manager of all time? Bobby “The Brain” Heenan or Paul Heyman? This week, Brian and Gary are joined by Sean Lennon, host of Pro Wrestling Enforcer Podcast , The Fightlete Report, and Brian’s very own Uce; John Crimella, co-host and resident college football expert on Tailgators Setup podcast, and wrestling aficianado; and Joseph Lennon, a 1st year...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could win the NCAA basketball championship, The Masters, or the main event at WrestleMania, which would you choose? PLEASE HELP: Mid Valley alum and Roanake University sophomore, Eddie Kaufmann, is in the fight for his life, and you can help. If you are between the ages of 18-40, please visit the Throop Civic Center between 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9th or Th...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could have any TV mom as your wife, who would you choose? Gary Goes to Disney: Gary’s trip to the Magic Kingdom includes lots of walking. Like miles each day. Gary’s Mom: Brian has a work-related phone conversation with Gary’s mom. 25 for ‘25: What topics could we discuss or list (songs, movies, moments, people) when looking back at the first 25 years of the...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could know the truth about any conspiracy theory, which one would it be? Under Contract: The Lennons have hired a contractor to gut and remodel the nearly 50-year-old bathroom on the main floor and add a shower to the upstairs bathroom. Consipiracy Theory du Jour: Is Katy Perry actually JonBenét Ramsey? Adam Duritz on Rick Beato: The Counting Crows singer tal...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could be born in any year in the history of mankind what year would you choose? [either past or future -- presuming being born into a similar socio economic class as this life] Bonus Cold Open Question of the Week: Did you ever own a pair of inline roller skates? Tonight we are joined by debut author Brad Porteus. Brad’s first book, Roll With It: A Trip Back...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather fight off an alien invasion with just a bow and arrow or a team of highly-trained squirrels? ‘90s Beers: Gary’s drinking Icehouse thanks to the ‘90s-themed music bingo he attended this past weekend. Sunday: As the saying goes, “No good deed goes unpunished!” Brian recounts his Sunday, involving the time-change, CCD, and two road trips, one unschedul...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could only eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, would you choose Italian, Mexican, or Japanese? Tonight we welcome, John Crimella , the resident-college-football-expert from the Tailgators Setup podcast, and pro wrestling enthusiast. * What does John do once college football season ends? As a reminder, please Subscribe to TheBrianLennonShow. You...

Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Cold Open Question of the Week: This Thursday, February 27th is National Retro Day. What is something you’d like to see come back, if for just one day? “I Hate Daddy!”: Brian starts the show with a quick tale about his 9-year-old son saying to his wife, “I hate Daddy. Why did you have to marry him?!” Gary Trims His Beard: It took a few minutes, but watch as Br...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather have unlimited money but no time to enjoy it, or live a modest life with all the free time in the world? Hernia and a Cyst: Brian had his hernia repaired for the second time in 14 months, and the cyst that’s been growing on his back for the last 25 years removed. We get an update from the patient. Listener Feedback: Longtime and faithful listener Ho...

Cold Open Questions of the Week: Joe Kinsey from Outkick’s Screencaps morning column asks this question on Tuesday morning: Would you rather have your dream job but be stuck in a cubicle for 12 hours a day, or have a job you hate but with 12 weeks of vacation days? Be sure to Subscribe / Interested in Becoming a Sponsor / Leave a Comment Baseball Season: Gary’s in the thick of baseball season with...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could be a judge on a cooking show or a singing show, which one do you think you’d be best at judging? Be sure to Subscribe, Listen to the Podcast and write in with questions for a future AskMeAnything episode! Rapp Brewing Company Chili Cook Off: Gary surpassed last year’s third place finish by bringing home the crown at this year’s Rapp Brewing Co. Chili Co...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s your favorite board game? Tonight we are joined by Sean Lennon, host of the Pro Wrestling Enforcer podcast, as well as the Fightlete Report podcast, and he is also my cousin. Aunt Rosemary: Brian asks Sean to share a funny memory about their Aunt Rosemary. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: The Pro Wrestling Enforcer Podcast: Sean brings us up to date with...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could be in one of the following music videos: “Crazy” by Aerosmith; “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus; or “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie, which video would you want to be in? The Cold: It will be in the negative’s tonight in Northeast Pennsylvania tonight. Meanwhile, Gary and our neighbors down south are looking at temps in the 40s and parts of Louisiana, A...

Cold Open Question of the Week: *Magic Wand* If I could plant you, 48-year-old Gary, back in January 1980, would you go back? (Note: You will have no knowledge about anything that happens in the future.) The L.A. Wild Fires: * The Los Angeles wild fires have taken over the news cycle, and have caused some debate from the public regarding responsibility, if any, is owed to California politicians an...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you have two beers with me? Would you allow me to look after your puppy for a week? 2 Beers and a Puppy: 2025 The Year of Day Drinking: After overshooting last year for Year of the Party, Gary has realigned his goals for the new year. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: NA Beer: We discuss the rising popularity of NA Beer and if Gary has ever tried it. Tony...

Cold Open Question of the Week: When was the last time you went to church? This is always one of my favorite episodes each year because tonight we welcome back my friend, Steve DeLaney , to the show. Steve has a degree in history from George Mason University, a Master of Arts in Theology and Theological Studies from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writi...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could invite any professional wrestler — past or present, dead or alive — to your Thanksgiving dinner, who would it be? Tonight we welcome Gary, Jason, and Mike, from BeltsFiguresandMore, to the show. Lifelong wrestling fans, the guys have turned their passion into something more. Each month, the guys conduct a raffle on their TikTok page for collectible item...