TheBrianLennonShow

Cold Open Question of the Week: Did you ever write a poem or keep a journal? About Serena Davis: Serena is a recent graduate of Seton Hall University, where she earned dual degrees in public relations and journalism. Read When… is Serena’s first published book of poetry which she wrote over a two year period and in which she shares her most personal inner thoughts and feelings. Read When… is a poe...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Who’s the President-elect, Gary? Programming Notes: Be sure to check out our podcast episode with Ben Payavis and John Kennedy, two former Scranton Eagles football players who also produced a wonderful documentary about the team’s history and dominance in semi-pro football during the 1980s and ‘90s. The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football premieres Thursday,...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Did you ever go to a Scranton Eagles football game? Tonight we welcome Ben Payavis and John Kennedy, producers of the upcoming WVIA TV documentary film, The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football . Covering the birth of the semi-pro football team in 1971, as the Lackawanna County Eagles, to the team’s re-birth in 1982, as the Scranton Eagles, and capturing the...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s The Craziest College Classes On Your College Transcript? This week, we are joined by John Crimella from Tailgators Setup podcast, and Paul McKendry, two of Gary’s Florida buddies. We’re set to discuss a range of topics, including the upcoming election, Halloween traditions, college basketball names, and much more. On Next Week’s Episode: Brian and Gary speak...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the closest you’ve come to passing out? Spin Class: Brian discusses his first spin class he took this past weekend. You can read all about his experience . Offensive Behavior: Brian runs into some more bad behavior. “Not to be offensive…” means you’re most likely about to offend someone. And is it polite to clip your nails in public? Ozempic: RFK Jr. is on a...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could have any celebrity listen to our podcast, who would it be? Milton’s Aftermath: Gary details his time spent with his in-laws in the wake of Hurrican Milton taking dead aim at his area of Florida. We also hear about the impact the storm had on his house, the street traffic, and what left a noxious odor throughout the house. Daydreamin’ ‘Bout the Way Thing...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could have a beer with Tim Walz or JD Vance, who would you belly up to the bar with? Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo: Sport stars Pete Rose, the legendary baseball player who was banned for life from Major League Baseball, and the 7-foot-2 NBAer Dikembe Mutombo died on Monday, hours apart. Brian and Gary discuss the complicated legacy Rose leaves behind. Revisi...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What song lyrics have you completely memorized? Hurricane Helene: A new storm — which will strengthen into Hurricane Helene -- is taking aim at Florida. It’s forecasted to make landfall along the Big Bend area as a hurricane on Thursday. Is Gary prepping? Schools closing? Work from home? AI in Sports Journalism: Brian has concerns over a piece he read by Brian Morti...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What game show do you think you’d have the best chance of winning? Pickleball Champs: Brian and his son, Joseph, won the beginner/intermediate pickleball tournament this weekend! The event benefited the Valley Community Library. Harris in the Barre: The vice president, Kamala Harris, visited Wilkes University this past Friday. Brian’s wife was in attendance. Trump G...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Is “thanks in advance” passive-aggressive? BREAKING: Rock star Dave Grohl, 55, father of three daughters with wife Jordyn Blume, announced on Instagram Tuesday that he fathered a daughter outside of his marriage. The Debate II: If you haven’t heard, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump debated Tuesday night. Brian and Gary watched the first...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather have your credit card statements or text messages made public? Gary Gets an Unexpected Call: His friends make a call giving him a reprieve from his holiday home sentence. The best hour of your entire week! COVID Outbreak: The McDaniels experienced a Covid outbreak at the house this past week. Gary gives us all the details about how he avoided his fa...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the pettiest reason you’ve been turned off by someone? (Romantically or platonically.) Welcome to the Best Hour of Your Entire Week! Folks, we are looking for sponsors. If your business or company is interested in advertising with us, please reach out and let Brian or Gary know. Venmo Mom: A viral TikTok explains what Brian and his wife have noticed, which is...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What is the name your parents almost named you? Return of the Mac: This week, Brian and Gary, or is it Suzanne and Georgia, discuss Gary’s trip back home to Northeast Pennsylvania this past weekend. Gary also discusses the three things that stood out to him on his trip home. Golf Recap: Brian and Gary spent Saturday golfing in the Chris Lewis Memorial Tournament in...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Where’s the nicest (or fanciest) place you’ve pooped? We are still looking for sponsors for our podcast! We had 113 downloads on Monday alone! If you have a small, local business in Northeast Pennsylvania or Pinellas County, Fla., let us hear from you to see how we can help promote your business. The Text That Nearly Gave Brian a Heart Attack: Brian received the fol...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Ketchup or mustard on a hot dog? Tonight we’re joined by Los Angeles Times reporter, Chuck Schilken , to discuss the Olympics, the Lakers and the NBA media rights deals, The best hour of your week! Debby Does Florida: Gary’s weekend getaway was extra wet this past weekend. We get all of the soppy details… Chuck’s Impressions of the Paris Olympics: Chuck has been cov...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Gary, this past week on Substack’s Notes there was a viral post: Introduce your Substack with a movie still. What movie still would you use to introduce your Substack? Welcome to the best hour of your week! Gary’s Coming Home: Gary has booked his flight to PA in order to play in the Chris Lews Memorial Golf Tournament next month! Service Pets in Bars: Brian was at C...

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could be either the Democratic nominee for President, Vice President, or director of the Secret Service, which job would you choose and why? Possibly the best hour of your entire week! How Do You Know Him?: Brian is frequently asked how he knows Gary. They explain to new listeners how they know each other exactly. We will discuss politics, but we will also di...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Where's the worst place you've ever slept? Tonight we welcome special guest and Tailgators Setup podcast’s resident college football expert, John Crimella, to discuss the much anticipated release of EA Sports’ NCAA ‘25 college football video game. But first… Disney Cruise: Gary gives us the details of his recent Disney cruise, including the visit to the Star Wars th...

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s your favorite summer memory? Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: While Brian and Gary are away this week, it doesn't mean they're leaving you hanging. On this week’s exciting episode, Brian and Gary discuss their goals for the remainder of 2024. Feeling like he might be heading into a rut, Brian recently picked up The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy, a book...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Gary, what’s the best golf shot you ever hit? This week’s episode is a near and dear one to me and Gary. Today would have been our friend and classmate Chris Lewis’ 48th birthday. Unfortunately, Chris passed away in 2014 from brain cancer at the age of 37. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and son, Christopher. As you will hear on this podcast, Chris Lewis was truly...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Have you ever thrown up in someone’s car? Little Friend: A little lizard has visited the McDaniel household for the past two weeks. Gary updates us on its whereabouts. Appliance Hell: After just fixing the dishwasher, Brian’s dryer hits the skids this week. Colin In Da’ House: Gary’s son, Colin, stops by Brian’s house after spending the day at Knoebels Amusement Par...

Cold Open Question of the Week: Do you remember your old Penn State email address? Mr. Fix-it: Brian fixes the broken dishwasher which has sat stagnant for two years thanks to Linda from YouTube! Brian is then spurned of a celebratory high-five, much to his surprise. Donna’s Visit: Gary’s recounts the visit from his mother, Donna, and sister, Georgia, earlier this month. Gary Donates: Gary rids hi...

Cold Open Question of the Week: My wife shares a story of seeing Matchbox Twenty in concert, and Rob Thomas announcing the next song is one they wish they wrote, before playing “American Girl,” by Tom Petty. What’s a song that you wish you wrote? Murphy Karges: Our guest this week is bassist, musician, and writer, Murphy Karges . Murphy was a founding member of the ‘90s hit-makers, Sugar Ray, whos...

Cold Open Question of the Week: There was a Back To The Future meme going around this week pointing out 1985 and 1955 are as far apart as 1994 and 2024. That hits a little different, doesn’t it? Do you think society/technology has progressed more in the 30 years between ‘55 and ‘85 or the second 30 years between ‘94 and ‘24? Subscribe, Share, Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Notes, Spotify, iTunes,...

Cold Open Quesiton of the Week: If you had to kick a 25-yard game-winning field goal or go one round with a heavyweight boxer, and it would be broadcast live on Netflix, which would you rather do? Birthday Video Call: Gary calls Brian from Rapp Brewing for a birthday greeting. Heart Attack v. Cardiac Arrest: Brian shares information from the American Heart Association that he learned explains the...