Gary and Shannon

HOUR 1 (10/30): “Ecotherapy” sounds a lot like walking, and Gary’s trouble saying no earns him some sympathy from Shannon. Then, Halloween candy rankings spark questions about why familiar chocolate tastes different. Plus, Kamala Harris fumbles an introduction and urges Democrats to skip another impeachment, Becerra’s polling lead grows, and Trump tangles with the press. Finally, a reported contract rift puts Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s broadcast marriage under scrutiny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/30): When did every house start handing out the same candy? Gary and Shannon revisit childhood favorites with listeners and debate whether variety bags killed Halloween variety. Plus, weekend rain approaches as Orange County’s coast faces more flooding concerns. Then, Heather Brooker reviews The Mosquito Bowl, discusses Jenna Ortega’s robot role in Klara and the Sun, and serves up Halloween streaming picks with a detour into Christmas at the Kringles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/30): A guilty plea in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak? Gary and Shannon’s Nine News Nuggets roundup features a bizarre bargain, a detective who pulled a gun over microwaved fish and a man who thought he could dodge a bullet. Plus, an officer abandons his post to feed his lizard, a giant fake pumpkin rolls onto the highway, and #FANTASY4PLAY brings this week’s NFL picks. #WhatsHappening tracks the final sprint to Tuesday’s midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/29): Everyone gets a Halloween party except Gary and Shannon? Shannon texts the boss for backup, then catches herself monitoring Gary’s M&M intake. Plus, the Brewers win it all as baseball faces a looming labor showdown, the California Post makes its election picks, and Alaska investigates the two-Dan-Sullivan controversy. Then, a mother’s Vegas trip ends in neglect charges after deputies find her four children home without an adult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/29): How young were you when your parents left you home alone? Listener talkbacks pour in as Gary and Shannon continue debating the mom who went to Vegas. Then, LAX’s people mover gets another projected opening date, but no confirmed launch. Plus, how phone-location data can turn your doctor visit into an advertising opportunity, and whether booking flights on a library computer actually saves you money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/29): Dinner comes with an unwanted AI assistant, and some NYT Cooking subscribers want an off switch. Gary and Shannon unpack the recipe-tool backlash, plus a reported Chinese spy plot targeting Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and concerns about military uses of its chips. Also, Southern California’s extended flood advisories, the Brewers’ World Series celebration and a #SwampWatch look at economic growth and Alaska’s continuing Dan Sullivan controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/28): Are politicians getting worse, or are we just getting better at finding their skeletons? Gary and Shannon unpack the L.A. mayoral race before exploring why young adults crave intimacy but struggle to connect. Are dating apps and endless scrolling getting in the way? Plus, a cruise ship stranded in Cambodia, Lamar Odom’s OnlyFans venture and the case for putting down the phone and talking to an actual human. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/28): Two candidates named Dan Sullivan, one confused electorate? Gary and Shannon unpack Alaska’s name-game controversy and eye-popping pay at LADWP. Plus, the Alexander brothers’ sentencing and Meta’s Cambridge Analytica legal fallout. Then, an awkward shoe-store encounter takes the conversation sideways before expensive pants and Halloween candy prices raise another question: When did everything get this ridiculous? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/28): Too busy to text back, or just avoiding the conversation? Gary and Shannon unpack texting etiquette, unanswered messages and the assumptions we make when someone goes silent. Plus, warnings about a powerful El Niño, Israel’s election deadlock and the political fights brewing ahead of the midterms. Then, a robot-hacking experiment raises an unsettling question: What happens when someone hijacks the machine that’s supposed to help you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/27): Elmer’s girlfriend ate his garlic fries, and Shannon has a solution: Why aren’t we all sharing? Gary and Shannon tackle the fry dispute before turning to record tides, a PCH closure and possible Halloween rain. With the midterms one week away, why does everyone feel broke if America is “making a fortune”? Plus, backlash over Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad and dog-training battles that have the humans behaving badly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/27): A $34-million school with zero students? Gary and Shannon unpack LAUSD’s empty-campus headache and debate whether California’s proposed billionaire tax could leave everyone else paying the price. Plus, a reported FBI search tied to the Eric Swalwell investigation, as Swalwell denies wrongdoing. Then, Hollywood discovers women over 40 have a sex life, and “prestige porn” enters the conversation before a car chase grabs everyone’s attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/27): A fabricated pregnancy, altered evidence and a former “Bachelor” fighting to clear his name. Gary and Shannon unpack the Laura Owens case in #TrueCrimeTuesday, including her guilty pleas to four felonies and the question Clayton Echard is asking: Does 30 days in jail deliver accountability? Plus, Southern California’s latest tidal troubles and local headlines in #WhatsHappening, followed by Washington’s political developments in #SwampWatch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/26): Could ten seconds be enough to stop overthinking and make your move? Gary and Shannon explore a simple rule for taking action, then weigh prediction markets against polls in L.A.’s tight mayoral race. Plus, speed cameras, parents’ responsibility for kids on e-bikes and a woman sentenced for scamming men with fake pregnancies. And there’s a tease of the secret podcast coming Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/26): AI-generated political ads, prediction markets and Nithya Raman quoting Ronald Reagan? Gary and Shannon unpack the scramble to influence voters ahead of the midterms, including a Justice Department voting lawsuit involving California. Plus, concerns about drug-resistant Candida auris and the challenges of fighting fungal infections. Then, #TerrorInTheSkies delivers another alleged case of wildly inappropriate passenger behavior, and a debate over the account that followed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/26): What’s getting into our bodies, and could weight-loss drugs help us age better? Gary and Shannon explore microplastics research and the questions surrounding GLP-1 medications and longevity. Plus, Anthropic’s IPO prospects, cybersecurity concerns and the midterm campaign trail. Then, a viral TikTok roommate saga brings out their own stories of shared spaces, difficult housemates and the conversations nobody wants to have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/24): When did football stop being for the fans? Gary and Shannon talk corporate Super Bowls, stadium sticker shock and the lost magic of Candlestick, complete with tailgating memories and sneaking beers into games. Are fans paying more for an experience that delivers less? Then, newly surfaced information and disputed claims involving Joey Ippolito bring them back to an enduring question: Did O.J. Simpson have help? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/24): School-issued screens, endless distractions. Gary and Shannon examine what kids are actually watching on YouTube during class, then turn to the story of a Houston funeral home owner who became a suspect. Plus, City of Hope’s Dr. Stephen Foreman joins them to discuss promising pancreatic cancer research, advances in immunotherapy and how AI could help researchers find patterns and personalize treatment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEEKEND FIX - (10/24): You asked, Gary and Shannon answered! Recorded live at BJ’s in Westlake Village, this listener Q&A starts with “Why is John Kobylt so angry?” and takes off from there. From local news and sports loyalties to family stories and favorite foods, the questions come straight from the crowd, and the answers come with plenty of personality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/23): Hail, flooding and now king tides? Gary and Shannon recap Southern California’s wild weather and thank everyone who packed BJ’s in Westlake Village. Then, the White House credits Melania Trump with helping broker a local ceasefire, while Meta makes a move to keep Zuckerberg in California without sacrificing his voting control. Plus, Catalina’s UFO files bring Boy Scouts, flying discs and a missing sketch into the mystery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/23): Disney wants its AI characters to remember you. Magical or a little too personal? Gary explores the future of character encounters, plus questions about true-crime coverage and copycat behavior, where reported connections don’t establish causation. Then, Heather Brooker joins as Gary unloads his reaction to the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything. Can a film explore sympathy without losing accountability? Plus, Heather’s weekend watch list, with Wicker taking the top spot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/23): Could your car pick up the groceries while you stay home? Gary explores GM’s autonomous driving ambitions and an AI policy proposal’s unsettling threshold for government intervention in #NNNYNTK, with some Florida madness mixed in. Plus, the crew makes its #FANTASY4PLAY picks for Browns–Titans, Bengals–Ravens, 49ers–Falcons and Chiefs–Seahawks, and Gary catches up on the day’s headlines in #WhatsHappening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/22): Gary and Shannon bring News & Brews to Ventura County for the first time, live from BJ’s in Westlake Village! A neighborhood coyote gets fed, “dark nutrition” influencers have people eating raw organs while fearing vegetables, and Gary has finally watched the Elizabeth Holmes documentary. His verdict? “Incredible” and “indescribable.” Shannon presses for details, while an unusually attentive crowd gives them something else to process: People are actually listening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/22): The pope gets encouraging health news, and Gary and Shannon take attendance live at BJ’s in Westlake Village. Then, #TerrorInTheSkies delivers vomiting passengers, a suspected norovirus outbreak and turbulence that injured four flight attendants. Back on the ground, they meet a GaS baby who attended the last News & Brews before she was born! Plus, suspected space debris turns up in unexpected places. Should we be looking up? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/22): You paid the cleaning fee. Why are you doing the laundry? Gary and Shannon wrap up News & Brews live from BJ’s in Westlake Village with Airbnb’s crackdown on checkout chores and the debate over what guests owe their hosts. Plus, Southern California’s rain and coastal concerns, the day’s biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening and a #SwampWatch look at the midterms and accusations of Canadian election interference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/21): Taking a day off to commit virtual crimes? Gary and Shannon explore the GTA 6 vacation plans before asking whether Vivek Ramaswamy crossed a line by putting his rival’s estranged mother in a campaign ad. Plus, Karen Bass faces John Kobylt, utility-bill relief sparks a debate about responsibility, and police report disrupting an alleged school attack plot in Corona. Coming to BJ’s Westlake Village tomorrow? Bring your rubbers. Rain boots, obviously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/21): Netflix is shaking up its creative leadership, but will that solve the endless scroll for something worth watching? Gary and Shannon also cover Southern California’s flood and surf threats and charges against parents accused of allowing dangerous e-motorcycle riding before their son’s fatal crash. Then, a man allegedly restrained his wife to watch football “in peace,” and listeners weigh in: What team gets stuck claiming this guy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/21): Can AI help change how we treat cancer? City of Hope’s Dr. Stephen Foreman joins Gary and Shannon to discuss promising pancreatic cancer research, immunotherapy and the push for more personalized care. Plus, California’s flood watch has everyone reaching for their galoshes, and tomorrow’s News & Brews at BJ’s in Westlake Village comes with some unexpected swag. Yes, nipple pasties enter the conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/20): After careful consideration, Jay-Z reportedly chooses himself for Super Bowl halftime. Gary and Shannon discuss the pick, a Star Wars-themed game broadcast and Thursday’s News & Brews at BJ’s in Westlake Village, where a live podcast might join the festivities. Plus, the undefeated 49ers, a World Series guaranteed to crown a first-time champion, Ukraine’s questions about delayed defenses and why expensive gas isn’t sending everyone shopping for an EV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/20): Elmer’s boom pole gets top billing as Gary and Shannon unpack Lindsey Horvath’s endorsement of Nithya Raman and question why the LAHSA mess hasn’t weighed more heavily on Karen Bass. Then, are school-issued laptops teaching kids or delivering YouTube distractions? Plus, dissolving supplement strips promise convenience, but do they deliver results? And Christina Applegate says she’s “back at square one” after revealing that doctors are reconsidering her MS diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/20): Did O.J. Simpson have help after the murders? Gary and Shannon revisit newly unsealed records, a secret informant and disputed accounts in #TrueCrimeTuesday. Plus, a Theranos whistleblower’s assessment of Elizabeth Holmes, Newport Beach’s local emergency and Porto’s potato balls heading to the Inland Empire. Then, #SwampWatch tackles unrest in France, Macron’s Céline Dion plans and JD Vance’s apparent expectations of a Trump endorsement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/19): Gary’s family tree sparks some Zodiac speculation, while Shannon unpacks another miserable Sunday for L.A. football and a Rams kicker’s ill-fated tackling attempt. Plus, Southern California gets some fire relief as rain approaches, unrest in France prompts a “let them watch Céline Dion” discussion, and newly unsealed records revive the question: Did O.J. have help? Gary and Shannon examine the claims without confusing speculation with proof. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/19): Is it fashion, or is it about the boobs? A $50 million Victoria’s Secret bra sends Gary and Shannon into a debate about what’s actually getting everyone’s attention. Gary also surprises Shannon with his pumpkin spice French toast skills, while the Elizabeth Holmes documentary has viewers questioning who’s manipulating whom. Plus, L.A.’s Olympic transportation headaches and our first Ventura County News & Brews, Thursday at BJ’s in Westlake Village. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/19): Shannon’s talking smack about Henri DiCarlo’s forecast when Andy Riesmeyer walks into the studio, and his TV makeup doesn’t escape scrutiny either. Then, when did sports betting become an “investment strategy”? Gary and Shannon examine the appeal for Gen Z before investigating why our chocolate tastes different, complete with a Reese’s family feud and Hershey’s defense. Plus, the latest political headlines in #SwampWatch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEEKEND FIX - (10/17): Every family has stories. Some just require a little more explaining. Gary and Shannon revisit family reunions, compare Mom’s side with Dad’s side and unpack the quirks, complicated relatives and secrets that come with the guest list. From funny memories to questions about family history, it’s a look at the people who shaped us—and still know how to push our buttons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/16): Gary hosts while Shannon is on Chargers duty, with Jason Nathanson joining the hour. Crews battle Malibu’s Bryson fire amid evacuation orders and peak Santa Ana winds, while police report a school shooting that killed three children and a teacher in Bend, Oregon. Plus, Milwaukee sweeps the Dodgers out of the NLCS, ending their three-peat bid, and #TerrorInTheSkies asks where all the airsickness bags went. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/16): Gary gets a Malibu fire update from Jason Nathanson and examines Bass and Raman’s clashes over ICE, policing and housing. A donor’s lawsuit and Kennedy’s allegations deepen the Guilfoyle fallout as she denies wrongdoing. Then, Heather Brooker talks Whalefall, Sense and Sensibility and her top pick, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. Plus, Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary and Judd Apatow’s Norm Macdonald retrospective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/16): Arrested for exposing himself, a Florida man claims he’s part of a nude art exhibit. Gary tackles that excuse, a wanted list for wedding crashers and a Philadelphia woman arrested after blocking a delivery robot in #NNNYNTK. Plus, #Fantasy4Play picks for Saints–Giants, Bears–Falcons, Steelers–Bucs and Cowboys–Packers, along with updates on the Bryson fire, red flag warnings and the Dodgers’ postseason exit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/15): AM570’s Tim Cates joins us as the Dodgers face elimination—can they keep their three-peat hopes alive? We discuss tonight’s game moving to 5 p.m. and the Santa Ana winds raising wildfire concerns across Southern California. Plus, federal investigators reportedly seek to build a case to revoke Ilhan Omar’s citizenship as she denies wrongdoing, and Trump reverses plans to livestream the Fort Hood shooter’s execution. Then, a happy ending in Yellowstone: Luna the Jack Russell is found alive after more than a month missing in the wilderness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/15): Gary and Shannon compare their own contract conversations with Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s communication gap, digging into salary differences and what longtime partners should discuss. Plus, Traci Park will vote for Karen Bass without endorsing her, Southern California practices for the Great ShakeOut, and Santa Ana winds bring fire danger and possible power shutoffs. Then, hardware stores discover their biggest customer magnets have whiskers. Also: who decided Dodgers baseball needed donuts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/15): Retirement doesn’t stop the bills, and a windfall doesn’t guarantee peace of mind. Gary and Shannon explore why retirees keep working, from rising costs to purpose and social connection, then examine how sudden wealth can bring anxiety, guilt and relationship strain. Plus, Diddy’s team stays tight-lipped about whether he was injured in prison, and the latest headlines and Washington developments in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 (10/14): Gary and Shannon crank up “I Love L.A.” to summon a Dodgers win, and Tim Cates joins as Shannon declares Ohtani the best player in baseball. Plus, Pope Leo’s recovery after lung cancer surgery, Diddy’s prison drama, Jamaican drug lord Dudus and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation. #TerrorInTheSkies covers the FAA’s investigation into a LaGuardia close call involving disputed takeoff clearance and a Delta regional flight forced to abandon its landing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 (10/14): Gary and Shannon unpack the Bass–Raman debate, from LAPD leadership and fire response to homelessness spending. Did either candidate change any minds? Then, a luxury apartment, a BMW and a Hawaii-based CEO raise spending questions at a domestic violence nonprofit, whose attorney defends the benefits. Plus, Indiana candidate Jaime West goes viral after proposing “firing all Republicans” and closing her forum appearance with “We have guns too.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 (10/14): How do you plan for the future when you’re worried AI might end it? Gary and Shannon explore fears of an AI catastrophe and finding purpose amid the uncertainty. Then, a reported “aggressive” great white prompts a water closure in Huntington Beach. Plus, Santa Ana winds, red flag warnings, possible power shutoffs, an LAX ground stop and #SwampWatch on Trump’s push to shore up Republican support in traditionally red states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 reported assault charges and her lawyers’ account of a medical emergency. Catch the show live October 22 at BJ’s in Westlake Village! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 getting your home and car ready for winter storms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Guilfoyle denies, along with Democratic strategists’ doubts about Kamala Harris’s road to 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.