Gary and Shannon

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Back From the Woods… Straight Into Chaos May 01, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (05.01) – Shannon returns refreshed… and immediately gets pulled back into the madness.• Shannon’s back → NorCal trip, hiking, books, and a rare break from screens
• Road trip reality → SoCal vs NorCal, tourist traps, and a very Clark Griswold mindset
• Show recap → Shannon reacts to Gary & Andy… and Gary’s “does he like me?” energy• Iran deadline → Day 60 pressure, War Powers questions, and what actually counts as “war” anymore
• Royal visit → why now… and the ex-at-your-wedding comparison that somehow works• Wild lawsuit → JPMorgan case filled with bizarre claims… and even more bizarre details
• Reality check → when accusations fall apart under scrutiny• Airline trouble → Spirit’s future looks bleak
• Hot sports talk → Lakers, LeBron & Bronny, Dodgers, and Conway’s “Super Bowl” (aka the Kentucky Derby)

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From Iran to Erewhon Apr 30, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.30) – Andy Riesmeyer sits in as the hour swings from global tension to very local, very LA behavior.• #WhatsHappening → Iran pressure builds, new details in the D4vd case, and updates on the WHCD suspect and James Comey indictment
• #SWAMPWATCH → Janet Mills drops Senate bid and a new SCOTUS ruling reshapes the gerrymandering fight• Dating shift → Erewhon becomes the unexpected “app” → LA singles ditching screens for real-life meet-cutes
• New dynamic → $20 smoothies, shared space, and actually talking to strangers again• Viral chaos → NeeDoh toys go from stress reliever to status symbol overnight
• Bigger trend → hype cycles, resale markets, and the same boom-bust pattern all over again

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The Best Political Ad Ever… Starring Spencer Pratt Apr 30, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.30) – Andy Riesmeyer sits in for Shannon as the numbers shift and the races get a lot more interesting.
• New Governor poll → Xavier Becerra surges and ties Steve Hilton → but undecided voters aren’t breaking the way you’d expect• Power behind the scenes → signs the political machine is consolidating… and where that leaves the rest of the field• Favorability reality → who people like vs who they actually vote for… not always the same
• Toy legend remembered → Roger Sweet and the creation of He-Man sparks nostalgia (and a Mattel detour from Andy)
• LA mayoral twist → Spencer Pratt gains traction → and a political ad that’s getting real attention• Race reset → from joke candidate… to someone you can’t ignore
• Hollywood shift → Heather Brooker joins → reality TV production plummets after years of dominance• Bigger picture → the unscripted boom fades… and what replaces it is still unclear

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Evil in Plain Sight Apr 30, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.30) – Andy Riesmeyer sits in for Shannon as the hour opens on disturbing new details and questions that don’t have easy answers.• Guest host → KTLA/KFI’s Andy Riesmeyer joins Gary
• D4vd case update → new filings reveal a chilling timeline, alleged cover-up efforts, and deeply disturbing details
• Bigger question → how did this go on for so long… and who looked the other way?
• Disconnect → touring, promoting music, and living normally while the case unfolded in the background• Reality check → earthquake alerts spark debate → when is it helpful vs just noise?
• Iran tension → rising oil prices and new military options on the table• #TerrorInTheSkies → Delta flight chaos → passenger refuses to get off phone → entire plane turns on them

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Hot Dogs, Hot Takes & Questionable Parenting Apr 29, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.29) – Marla Tellez joins Gary as the hour bounces from headlines to parenting debates that hit a nerve.• #WhatsHappening → James Comey turns himself in, severe weather hits Texas, and Costco tweaks its iconic $1.50 combo
• Side moment → Gary’s birthday gift for Marla sparks a lighter turn• #SWAMPWATCH → Iran pressure continues as economic questions linger → new Supreme Court ruling reshapes voting map battles
• Oddities → passports featuring Donald Trump begin limited rollout• #Parenting with Justin Worsham → quality vs quantity debate → what actually matters more to kids?
• Bigger question → are we overthinking parenting… or missing the point entirely?• Viral parenting moment → kid forced to destroy his gaming console → discipline or overcorrection?
• Final debate → punishment vs teaching… and what actually sticks

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Betting on California… and Everything Else Apr 29, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.29) – Marla Tellez joins Gary as politics, money, and LA reality all collide.• Prediction markets → Gary tries to make sense of betting on the Governor’s race → and why it still favors Democrats like Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra
• Leadership under fire → resurfaced call tied to Karen Bass raises new questions about what was known ahead of fire risks
• LA housing push → short-term rental proposal aims to prep for the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games → but critics say it misses the real issue• Comedy moment → The wonderous Heather Brooker joins to break down LA’s “comedy boom” - go see her on 5/3 at the Ice House and listen to her every Sunday at 12pm on KFI Live w/ Heather Brooker
• Inside stand-up → timing, silence, and why rushing kills the laugh
• Netflix Is a Joke Fest → “Comedy Coachella” takes over SoCal with hundreds of shows

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Eight Candidates, Zero Control Apr 29, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.29) – Marla Tellez joins Gary as a crowded debate turns into a chaotic free-for-all.• Guest host → Fox 11’s Marla Tellez sits in and previews her own upcoming mayoral debate
• Debate breakdown → 8 candidates, multiple moderators, and very little control of the room
• Moderator problem → too many voices, not enough structure, and threats to mute mics that never came
• Who stood out → Chad Bianco’s frustration resonates, Xavier Becerra leans political, and the field remains wide open
• Debate reality → candidates forced to create their own moments just to be heard
• Behind the scenes → Marla talks the pressure of moderating when “it’s up to your discretion”
• WHCD update → new details on the shooting raise fresh questions about how the suspect got that far and how it was handled

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Reasonable Doubt & Unreasonable Detours Apr 28, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.28) – Andy Riesmeyer sits in for Shannon as the hour bounces from global headlines to true crime twists.• #WhatsHappening → King Charles III addresses Congress, California’s Governor debate looms, and SoCal rain is on the way
• Side detour → Halloween candy paranoia, razor blades, and the reality of actually using one• #SWAMPWATCH → Jimmy Kimmel fallout continues, global tension with Iran, and questions around U.S. negotiations
• Listener chaos → calls, confusion, and classic GaS derailments• #TrueCrimeTuesday → new book challenges the case against Bryan Kohberger
• Key issue → DNA evidence, chain of custody concerns, and whether “reasonable doubt” was always there• Breaking late → James Comey faces a new indictment tied to a controversial post

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Debates, Drones & Mid-Air Chaos Apr 28, 2026

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.28) – Andy Riesmeyer sits in for Shannon as politics, tech, and total randomness collide.• FCC vs Disney? → early license renewals raise eyebrows as questions swirl around timing
• Governor debate preview → crowded stage, low expectations, and pressure on low-polling candidates to drop out
• Poll positioning → name recognition vs momentum as the field starts to take shape• Culture + comedy → listener reactions to Kimmel continue → political humor, outrage, and why everyone feels like the victim
• Getting older → doctor visits, colonoscopies, and the realities nobody warns you about• Tech shift → LAPD drones deployed thousands of times → faster response, more surveillance, and new questions about where this goes next• #TerrorInTheSkies → mid-air emergency delivery → baby born on a Delta flight with shoelaces involved

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Jokes, Royals & a Very Tense Morning Apr 28, 2026

Show notes

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.28) – Andy Riesmeyer jumps in as the show opens on a mix of real tension and cultural absurdity.• Guest host → Andy Riesmeyer joins Gary with Shannon out
• WHCD fallout → new details on the shooting, unanswered questions about how it happened, and who actually fired the shot that hit a Secret Service agent
• Media moment → confusion, delayed details, and journalists reacting to being part of the story• Royal optics → King Charles III visits D.C. and addresses Congress → but what’s the actual purpose?
• Underlying tension → U.K. support, global positioning, and what doesn’t get said publicly• Kimmel controversy → Jimmy Kimmel under fire for remarks about Melania Trump → Gary & Andy call it lazy, poorly timed, and damaging to late-night credibility
• Bigger shift → how political comedy changed… and why it’s losing audiences• Iran update → negotiations stall as both sides posture over the Strait and nuclear talks
• Side chaos → LA Times coverage mocked, WHCD leftovers get looted, and Gary fully endorses taking the wine

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