Gary and Shannon

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Illegal Breasts & Animal Stories Oct 01, 2025

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Gary and Shannon lead off with breaking news after Councilman Curren Price was rushed from an event for a health emergency, though reports suggest he seemed to be joking and in good spirits with Mayor Bass by his side. The pair then turn to the haunting case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and its eerie ties to singer D4vd. From there, it’s a whirlwind of stories: the bizarre crackdown on “illegal” breast implants in North Korea, the end of HOV lane privileges for solo EV drivers, and fresh listener reactions to Secretary Hegseth’s military meeting. Later, they break down LA County’s $20 million settlement in the tragic murder of 4-year-old Noah Cuatro, with Shannon sharply criticizing DCFS for repeated failures. The hour closes on a lighter note with animal time, discussing “Chunk” being crowned the Fat Bear Contest champion, and updates on SoFi’s missing hawks, and more.

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Shut Down, Glow Up, and Pup’d Out Oct 01, 2025

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Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, unpacking the latest government shutdown drama before shifting to the breaking news of Jane Goodall’s passing at 91. They also highlight LA County’s costly ballot map mailers mistake ahead of the special redistricting election and dive into a New York Post exclusive about people regretting their pandemic-era veneer makeovers. From there, it’s a mix of pop culture and tech: a record-breaking Wheel of Fortune payout, the AI actress Tilly Norwood sparking fierce debate, and news of a new AI-directed movie called Sweet Idleness. The hour closes with a lighter but surprising note, San Francisco, America’s most dog-friendly city, may finally be hitting its canine capacity as locals debate whether too many pups is becoming a problem.

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From Fat Bear Week to Whatcha Watchin Wednesday Oct 01, 2025

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Gary and Shannon close out the show with #WhatsHappening, covering Councilmember Curren Price’s health scare, the passing of Jane Goodall, the latest MLB action, Fat Bear Week’s champion, and hurricanes Umberto and Imelda. The conversation shifts into an all-sports block with an MLB update, concerns over the Dodgers’ bullpen, and the surprising comments about the new face of Ozempic. Then it’s time for a double dose of Whatcha Watchin Wednesday: Gary dives into Jason Momoa’s Chief of War while Shannon shares her takeaways from Amazon Prime’s Girlfriends, exploring not just the show but what it says about human interaction.

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From Military Brass to Landline Comebacks Sep 30, 2025

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Gary and Shannon open the show with breaking updates as the lockdown is lifted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. They dive into the Pentagon meeting where Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and President Trump declared the end of the “woke era,” though their speeches drew a mixed response from the military brass in attendance. The conversation shifts to today’s MLB Wild Card Series preview and the moments President Trump went off script during the meeting. Listener feedback pours in, sparking debate on Shannon’s take, before the hosts turn to the Taliban’s move to shut off Afghanistan’s internet. The hour wraps with a look at how parents are reviving the landline and a new WiFi-enabled device called Tin Can that blends old-school vibes with modern tech.

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Shannon Is A Princess Sep 30, 2025

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Gary and Shannon dive into Governor Newsom’s sweeping new AI legislation and debate whether it flips the usual Republican and Democrat positions on government regulation. They also explore the potential power of whoever pushes AI innovation the furthest. After hearing from listeners, the conversation veers into #RaptureTok and strange flying objects spotted over SoCal. Then, listener feedback sparks a heated Star Wars debate and some playful back-and-forth about Shannon being called a “princess.” The hour wraps with updates on the MLB Postseason and a look at Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s split, raising questions about what makes a healthy Hollywood relationship.

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From Fat Bears to Politics to Peculiar Animal Stories Sep 30, 2025

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Gary and Shannon begin a wide-ranging hour with Fat Bear Week’s final two contenders before diving into #SwampWatch. They break down Secretary of War Hegseth’s military meeting, Trump’s new deal with Pfizer, the looming government shutdown, Baron Trump’s unusual Trump Tower date-night security lockdown, and cannabis stocks soaring after Trump praised CBD. Then, they discuss the controversy surrounding Tilly Norwood, an AI actress stirring up debate among SAG-AFTRA. It’s also animal news time: from a Texas teacher feeding kittens to a snake, to stolen hawks at SoFi, a shark attack off Catalina, and even a Florida man charged with eating his own pet peacock. The hour wraps with another round of Terror in the Skies, featuring a meltdown by sunburned sisters kicked off a flight, a near-miss at LAX, and why the smell of burning rubber midair is more than a bad omen.

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AI Bills, Comedy Controversy, and Cold Case Justice Sep 30, 2025

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Gary and Shannon lead with a #WhatsHappening segment covering the MLB Playoffs, Hurricane Humberto’s Fujiwhara effect, an LASD lawsuit over concealed carry delays, and Newsom’s new AI bill.
Then they dig into a Saudi comedy festival that’s paying stars huge checks but drawing sharp backlash over ethics and PR.
Finally, it’s #TrueCrimeTuesday with a deep dive into the notorious Yogurt Shop Murders, the case of four teen girls brutally killed, and how investigators ultimately cracked the mystery, now retold in a new HBO Max docuseries.

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From New York to DC: Sports Highlights and Sobering Headlines Sep 29, 2025

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Gary and Shannon kick off the show with Shannon’s weekend in New York, covering the Chargers-Giants game and catching a Yankees matchup before diving into the Ryder Cup comeback. The tone shifts with coverage of the tragic Michigan church shooting. The pair then break down Pete Hegseth’s upcoming meeting with senior military brass, and President Trump’s planned attendance, raising questions about how the event came together. Later, they discuss Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on American movies shot overseas, examine the drop in drug prosecutions under his administration, and highlight Erika Kirk’s powerful act of forgiveness that inspired Tim Allen years after his own family tragedy.

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Beer Sales Down, Celeste Rivas Case, and McDonald’s Monopoly Returns Sep 29, 2025

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Gary and Shannon dive into the shifting beverage market as beer sales decline across the U.S., then unpack the tragic murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and its eerie ties to singer D4vd. The duo samples a rising “emotional utility beverage” live on air before turning to LA’s struggling tourism industry. Later, they cover reports of land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes, the return of McDonald’s Monopoly with a digital twist, and an investigation into a mysterious Inland Empire religious group.

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SwampWatch, Aging Well, and Terror in the Skies Sep 29, 2025

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Gary and Shannon open with #SwampWatch, covering Director of War Pete Hegseth’s meeting with military leaders at Quantico, joined by President Trump, and the White House’s flashy new gold moldings. They move to the wellness desk with a Canadian study showing it’s never too late to regain health, plus the growing role of bottled water in anti-aging culture. Later, they break down a DailyMail exclusive on whether steroids are “turning men gay” before wrapping the hour with a chilling Terror in the Skies story of a suspected stowaway found dead in a plane’s landing gear in North Carolina.

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