Gary and Shannon

Gary and Shannon

Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-12pm

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Episode's summary

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 and #TerrorInTheSkies: arriving early but missing your flight, and a pregnant passenger’s carry-on dispute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodes

9007-

11 YEARS IN & WE’RE GOING TO VENTURA COUNTY!

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 and #TerrorInTheSkies: arriving early but missing your flight, and a pregnant passenger’s carry-on dispute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Oct 2026
9006-

RAMAN’S COIN FLIP, HILTON’S LONG SHOT & MOSQUITO MISERY

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 very human problems, including a Santa Monica neighborhood’s fight over its charging facilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Oct 2026
9005-

HOW OLD ARE YOU REALLY? LET THE GAMES BEGIN

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 and a packed night of Dodgers baseball and Monday Night Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Oct 2026
9004-

OVERTIME: LOUD MUSIC, LOUDMOUTHS & A SURROGACY SCANDAL

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 protections and accountability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Oct 2026
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OVERTIME: AMAZON GETS PERSONAL & MILWAUKEE GETS AN EYEFUL

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 cross into pretending to be someone you’re not? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Oct 2026