Gary and Shannon

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GARY’S HATE CAMPAIGN AGAINST REBA McENTIRE Sep 15, 2026

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HOUR 2 (09/15) - Gary’s anti-Reba campaign somehow gets even louder as New Clay plays the Reba theme song; Shannon sings along, and listeners weigh in on whether Gary’s criticism is justified or just deeply personal. Then Gary & Shannon turn to the latest in the Nick Reiner case, including the decision not to seek the death penalty and a separate fight over trust money. Plus, a California surrogate says she later discovered the father she was carrying for had pursued an extraordinary number of children through surrogacy, and Sydney Sweeney’s revealing sports ad sparks another round of debate over sex appeal, sports and who gets to control her image.

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PARDON ME… FOR $300,000? Sep 15, 2026

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HOUR 3 (09/15) - Gary & Shannon run through #WhatsHappening before an elephant story somehow takes over the start of #SwampWatch, followed by the day’s political headlines (including McConnell lives). Then #TrueCrimeTuesday dives into the strange business of Presidential pardon brokers after a hidden-camera investigation captured a $300,000 sales pitch promising access and influence.

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NFL PANIC & “TO WHAT END?” Sep 14, 2026

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HOUR 1 (09/14) - Gary & Shannon recap a chaotic NFL Week 1, from the Chargers’ loss to Arizona and Chicago’s 59-point explosion to Green Bay’s collapse against Minnesota, before looking ahead to Patrick Mahomes’ Monday night return against Denver.
Then Gary gets stuck on one unexpectedly existential question: “to what end?”
Plus, a drone attack knocks out Saudi Arabia’s key backup oil route, sending energy prices higher, federal investigators seek six years of Gavin Newsom travel records, and Heather Brooker joins with an Emmy preview.

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WHO’S HOLDING THE AI LEASH? Sep 14, 2026

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HOUR 2 (09/14) - Gary & Shannon dig into the growing push to regulate AI, including proposals for corporate liability, criminal penalties and limits on self-improving systems.
They also look at Paramount’s threat to leave California, whether restaurants should start locking up phones to force us to talk to each other again, and one very naked problem aboard an American Airlines flight.

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"DON’T TAKE THE PHONE INTO THE BATHROOM" Sep 14, 2026

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HOUR 3 (09/14) - Gary & Shannon run through #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch before asking whether TikTok has somehow found a way to complicate showering with the rise of double-cleansing. Then, after years of chasing fuller lips and sharper cheekbones, more patients are paying to undo their filler as beauty trends swing back toward a more natural look.

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OVERTIME: APP CREEP, CD COMEBACKS & LETTING KIDS BE KIDS Sep 13, 2026

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HOUR 1 (09/12) - Gary & Shannon take on app creep and the feeling that seemingly everything now requires a login, portal or download just to function. They weigh the convenience of fitness and healthcare apps against tech fatigue, failed websites and the risk of becoming too dependent on our phones. Then, as CDs make a nostalgic comeback, they look at why physical media suddenly feels appealing again. Plus, a Virginia mother’s arrest after allowing her five-year-old to walk to a nearby pond sparks a bigger conversation about childhood independence, overprotective parenting and how much freedom kids should really have.

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OVERTIME: KIOSK CHAOS, NAKED HOMEGOODS & THE THERANOS FILES Sep 13, 2026

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HOUR 2 (09/12) - Gary & Shannon take on the increasingly awkward world of digital ordering kiosks, disappearing human interaction and a memorable McDonald’s stop in Santa Barbara. Then it’s a fresh batch of bizarre news nuggets, including a naked man arrested inside HomeGoods and a nurse disciplined over a truly unfortunate gauze incident. Plus, they get into the latest Elizabeth Holmes documentary and revisit the spectacular rise and collapse of Theranos.

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WEEKEND FIX: Elmer Goes Silent Sep 13, 2026

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WEEKEND FIX (09/12) - Gary & Shannon sit down with technical director and board op Elmer to unpack his silent retreat: how he managed to stay entertained without talking, what spending time in complete silence with his girlfriend Diane was actually like, the meditation sessions, the routines, and what he learned from shutting out the noise for a few days.

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RANCHO BROUGHT IT + 25 YEARS SINCE 9/11 Sep 11, 2026

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HOUR 1 (09/11) - Gary & Shannon thank the listeners who came out for our News & Brews in Rancho Cucamonga, recap the 49ers’ 27–7 win over the Rams in Australia and wonder whether travel prep made the difference. Then, 25 years after 9/11, they remember where they were, what the world felt like before the attacks and how that day instantly turned everyone into a reporter.
They also discuss the victims forced from the towers and how those deaths are counted, before ending with Aaron Rodgers airing out some ex-girlfriend grievances.

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SMALL TALK, AI DOOM & HOLLYWOOD REHEATS Sep 11, 2026

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HOUR 2 (09/11) - Gary & Shannon learn that apparently, we still need to talk to other humans, as research finds even boring small talk can boost our mood. Then, former Anthropic and Google DeepMind researchers sound the alarm over losing control of AI — but could tougher safety rules also help protect the biggest players? Heather Brooker joins for #EntertainmentReport with Emmy predictions, the return of Practical Magic and Hollywood’s obsession with selling our nostalgia back to us, plus a very confusing pair of movies called Runner and The Runner.

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