Gary and Shannon

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THUNDERBIRDS & RAMEN CORN DOGS Oct 02, 2026

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HOUR 2 (10/02) - Fighter jets overhead, ramen-covered corn dogs on the menu. Gary & Shannon continue live from the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach with Captain Hannah Durbin, who takes them behind the scenes of the Air Force Thunderbirds. From the demanding training schedule to team traditions and superstitions, she explains what goes into those jaw-dropping performances. Plus, Gary & Shannon sample the airshow food—and that is its own adventure.

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FLYOVERS, FLASHING & A FAMILY FEUD Oct 02, 2026

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HOUR 3 (10/02) - Gary & Shannon wrap up the live broadcast from Huntington Beach with Pacific Airshow CEO Kevin Elliott, talking about the event and its place in the community. Then the conversation takes a turn with an abbreviated News Nuggets: a Florida Waffle House flashing story and a fight over a ceramic bowl that reportedly escalated to gunfire. Plus some NFL Fantasy4Play, play along on X or IG @GaryAndShannon.

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ALL THAT DEBATE FOR 3.7%? Oct 01, 2026

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HOUR 1 (10/01) - Hilton goes after Becerra. Becerra goes after Trump. And the betting market barely budges. Gary & Shannon unpack California’s governor debate and wonder whether undecided voters are even watching. Plus, the case for a starter condo, fan mail gives Gary a shot at a Taylor Swift guitar, and Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike leaves the victim’s mother furious and the state facing serious questions.

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TOM CRUISE CAN’T OUTRUN A BAD REVIEW Oct 01, 2026

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HOUR 2 (10/01) - Gary & Shannon cover the deadly medical helicopter crash off Catalina and the search for a missing person, then dig into Bass vs. Raman and the dispute over influencer payments.
Our favorite guest of the week, Heather Brooker joins for a bruising Hollywood Reporter review of Tom Cruise’s Digger, and a game testing the hosts’ Cruise knowledge. Plus, what’s worth watching: Forgotten Island, Florence Pugh’s dark turn in East of Eden, and Anne Hathaway’s Colleen Hoover thriller Verity.

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EVERY BATHROOM BREAK IS LEG DAY Oct 01, 2026

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HOUR 3 (10/01) - Shannon reviews iHeart’s new fourth-floor bathroom—and apparently, using the toilet now counts as a workout. Gary & Shannon also cover the latest on the Israel-bound flight, a whale encounter that leaves four sailors fighting for survival, and Gary’s own dolphin run-in. Plus, Washington headlines in #SwampWatch and KIIS-FM’s EJ joins the show for a preview of Jingle Ball 2026.

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URINATION COMFORTS & SECRET PLUMBERS Sep 30, 2026

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HOUR 1 (09/30) - Shannon considers sneaking a plumber into the house to fix her husband’s toilet repair—and protect his pride—all in pursuit of what Gary calls “urination comforts.”
Then, passengers describe fighting back during a suspected cockpit attack on an Israel-bound flight, and one survivor’s bloodied message to his family stops us in our tracks.
Plus, the jury rejects Caleb Flynn’s break-in story and convicts him of murdering his wife, Ashley, while former inmates allege Diddy’s prison life includes personal staff, massages and contraband. Doing time...with room service?

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DON’T PUT GARY IN A BOX! Sep 30, 2026

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HOUR 2 (09/30) - Shannon has questions about Gary’s palate—and where he farts—but don’t put him in a box! Gary & Shannon unpack the Bass–Raman divide over Gaza and preview tonight’s governor’s debate: can Steve Hilton break through, or will California’s Democratic advantage carry Xavier Becerra? Shannon has some choice words about the front-runner. Then, Gary breaks out a British accent for Wellness Wednesday’s 14-food list, with coffee, cheese and chocolate making the cut, plus an experimental weight-loss drug update.

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BATHROOM WINE & NOSY BEARS Sep 30, 2026

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HOUR 3 (09/30) - A drunken airline passenger tries to recruit a child to buy him alcohol, then locks himself in the bathroom with a bottle of wine—and Gary supplies the voice for this impromptu #TerrorInTheSkies. Gary & Shannon also follow conflicting reports about the Dubai-to-Israel flight incident, discuss TSA’s reported chair crackdown and question Trump’s proposed AI-to-“Super Intelligence” rebrand. Doesn’t Sports Illustrated already have dibs on SI?
Finally, we missed Fat Bear Week, apparently got in trouble for Fat Marmot coverage, and Shannon’s neighborhood bear is getting a little too comfortable looking into her house. Plus, meet champion Backpack and the story behind his name.

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COMEBACK QBS, AI BUREAUCRATS & CHEATING DADS Sep 29, 2026

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HOUR 1 (09/29) - Three years without playing a game, and suddenly he’s the guy his team needs. Gary & Shannon discuss a 38-year-old quarterback’s unlikely comeback, then turn to Lindsay Clancy’s return to court and her defense’s push to have the case dismissed. Plus, can America.gov use AI to untangle federal bureaucracy? And a look at men who cheat during pregnancy or after childbirth—because apparently becoming a father wasn’t enough responsibility to handle.

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TYLENOL CLUES, CITY HALL & PRIVATE JOURNALS Sep 29, 2026

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HOUR 2 (09/29) - Could a newly identified John Doe help unlock the Tylenol murders? Gary & Shannon explore the possible connection, then tackle homelessness spending and why more shelter beds don’t necessarily mean a lasting solution. Karen Bass and Nithya Raman prepare to face questions about Israel, Gaza and local leadership at a mayoral forum. Plus, Heart of the Beast sparks a conversation about our bond with animals—and would your relationship survive someone reading your journal?

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