Gary and Shannon

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No-Buy January & Your Entertainment Report Jan 23, 2026

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Gary and Shannon tackle the "No-Buy January" trend that has Gen Z locking up their credit cards to fight off impulse spending. Plus, KFI’s Heather Brooker joins for an Entertainment Report to preview Chris Pratt’s new thriller Mercy and help you navigate where to stream this year's Oscar nominees.

#SwampWatch: A look at the trending stories of the day, including the massive winter storm and its impact on the weekend.
No-Buy January: From TikTok to the dinner table—why Gen Z is swearing off "frivolous" purchases for the month.
The Entertainment Report: Heather Brooker joins the crew to preview the weekend box office and the buzz surrounding the release of Chris Pratt’s Mercy.
Oscar Streaming Guide: Heather breaks down which nominees you can watch from your couch right now and which ones are worth the trip to the theater.

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Elmer Goes Full Turtle… Jan 23, 2026

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Gary and Shannon dive into a high-octane Friday finale, tracking a historic winter storm and a former Olympian turned drug kingpin while prepping for a massive weekend of Conference Championship football. Between Shannon’s "dehydration" diagnosis for Gary’s mood and Board Wizard Elmer’s transformation into a turtle, it’s a chaotic countdown to the show’s 10th anniversary.

#WhatsHappening: Tracking the 1,500-mile winter storm, Bill O’Reilly’s podcast hiatus, and Philip Rivers' surprise NFL coaching interview.
#GaSFantasy4Play: The crew makes their final picks for Rams-Seahawks and Pats-Broncos while Elmer teases his "Full Turtle” look for the anniversary party.
#WhatILearned & #NineNewsNuggets: Listener talkbacks reveal the week’s best lessons before the show wraps with ground-beef-smuggling and potato-silencers.

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Oscars, Jack Smith & The Davos Snub Jan 22, 2026

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The 2026 Oscar nominations are here and they are messy. Heather Brooker joins the show to break down the shockers, the snubs, and why everyone is obsessed (good or bad) with Timothée Chalamet. Plus, Jack Smith takes the Hill, Trump blinks on tariffs, and Gavin Newsom gets "cancelled" at Davos.

Oscar Hits & Snubs: Heather Brooker on the Sinners sweep and the nominations no one saw coming.
Jack Smith Testimony: Highlights from Jack Smith’s high-stakes congressional testimony.
The Davos Cold Shoulder: Trump moves the markets while Newsom gets blocked from the world stage.
Y2K Is Back: Why Gen Z is ditching "quiet luxury" for early-2000s chaos.

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The Axe Murderer & A Musical Debate Jan 22, 2026

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Gary and Shannon break down the terrifying case of a Glendale firefighter accused of an axe murder before attempting a high-stakes legal bluff. Plus, Governor Newsom faces a "budget nightmare" upon his return to California, a "tornadic corridor" is identified in East LA, and the team settles a heated debate: what actually defines a movie musical?

The Firefighter’s Bluff: Analyzing the arrest of Andrew Jimenez and the legal hurdles of a "heat of the moment" defense in a brutal slaying.
Newsom’s Reality Check: The Governor returns from Davos to face a massive budget deficit and a looming financial crisis at home.
SoCal’s Tornado Alley: A wicked winter storm is moving across the U.S., but the real weather shocker is the tornado risk zone identified in East LA.
The Musical Manifesto: Board Wizard Elmer joins the fray to decide if Song Sung Blue is a musical or just a movie with music. Does a song have to replace dialogue to count?

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Board Wizard Elmer Says No! Jan 22, 2026

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The musical debate reaches a breaking point as Gary and Shannon argue over what officially defines a "musical" vs. a "movie with songs." Plus, a horrifying look at #TerrorInTheSkies after a study finds E. coli in airplane water, Marc Saltzman joins for #TechTalk to discuss the AI takeover of your Gmail, and the team discusses the death of privacy in modern hotel bathrooms.

The Musical Manifesto: Gary, Shannon, and Board Wizard Elmer debate the rules of the genre. If a character doesn't sing their dialogue, does it even count?
#TerrorInTheSkies: Why you should skip the coffee on your next flight. A new study reveals "scary" bacteria levels in plane water systems.
#TechTalk with Marc Saltzman: Is Google’s Gemini AI reading your personal emails? Marc breaks down the trade-off between productivity and privacy.
The Bathroom Door Scandal: Sliding barn doors and frosted glass are ruining hotel stays. Gary and Shannon suggest a lobby trip if you value your relationship.

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Where is Heaven? & The 2016 Time Loop Jan 22, 2026

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Gary and Shannon celebrate a rare moment of studio silence as Gary stops singing, much to Shannon’s playful dismay. They dive into the "2016 Time Loop" taking over TikTok, the science of where Heaven might actually be located, and a bizarre "prehistoric" discovery that has everyone doing a double-take.

• Valley to West LA Rail: Discussing the new high-speed rail vote—does it actually need to be "high-speed" or just faster than the 405 parking lot?

• The 2016 Renaissance: Why is the internet obsessed with harkening back to a decade ago? From Captain America to the birth of the 4-hour Gary & Shannon show, we look at why 2016 is the "vibes" reset everyone wants.

• Goodbye, ATLAS: #StrangeScience looks at the final farewell to the 3I/ATLAS interstellar visitor as it disappears from our solar system forever today.

• The Location of Heaven: A physicist claims that Hubble data and the "Cosmic Horizon" point to a physical location for the afterlife. Is it science or just high-altitude speculation?

• The Phallic Fossil: A 26-foot "woody" giant from the prehistoric past represents a life form we thought was long extinct. What exactly are we looking at?

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Sparkle Beach Ken & The Piece of Ice Jan 21, 2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent just went scorched earth on Governor Newsom at Davos, labeling him "American Psycho" meets "Sparkle Beach Ken." Gary and Shannon break down the seemingly epic trolling and the President’s new "Piece of Ice" nickname for Greenland. Plus, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell joins the show to discuss a federal judge’s ban on "less-lethal" weapons and a chaotic morning shooting in Willowbrook.

Trolling Newsom: Why the Trump administration is calling the Governor "Patrick Bateman" on the world stage.
Chief Jim McDonnell: The Chief sounds off on the 40mm launcher ban and why it puts officers in a dangerous bind.
The Greenland Update: President Trump promises "no force" in Davos, but the rhetoric is heating up.
Willowbrook Standoff: Breaking details on the federal agent-involved shooting that triggered a massive response.

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Miracle Mile Blackouts & The McDaniel Blueprint Jan 21, 2026

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The LAFD is under fire after reports surfaced that they hired a celebrity crisis PR firm to manage their recent wildfire narrative. Gary and Shannon question why taxpayer dollars are being used for a Hollywood-style cover-up. Meanwhile, copper wire thieves have stripped the Wilshire Corridor, leaving the Miracle Mile in total darkness.

LAFD’s PR Scandal: Why hire Reese Witherspoon’s PR team to edit official fire reports?
Copper Thieves: The infrastructure crisis leaving iconic LA streets pitch black.
Michele Tafoya: The former sideline reporter launches a GOP Senate run in Minnesota.
The McDaniel Manifesto: Making the case for Mike McDaniel to take over the Chargers offense.
Beckham Drama: Gary weighs in on Brooklyn Beckham’s latest social media standoff.

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Machetes, NFL Death Threats & Cursing Kids Jan 21, 2026

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A Pomona laundromat turned into a horror scene after a machete-wielding man attacked a family for wearing 49ers gear. Gary and Shannon discuss the terrifying rise in sports rage and a father receiving death threats over his 4-year-old’s NFL picks. Plus, parenting expert Justin Worsham joins the show to debate if parents should let their kids curse at home.

Laundromat Attack: A George Kittle jersey triggers a violent rampage in Pomona.
NFL Betting Rage: Why a 4-year-old’s playoff picks sparked actual death threats.
Parenting with Justin Worsham: The pros and cons of allowing "open-ness" with cursing.
#SwampWatch: The latest political fallout as the markets react to the Davos summit.
New Year Hopes: Justin shares his kids' goals for the new school semester.

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Theme Parties & The Sophomore Slump Jan 21, 2026

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The markets are surging as President Trump pulls back on tariff threats at Davos. Gary and Shannon break down the relief rally, the newest addition to the Vance family, and the bizarre trend of "hyper-themed" parties for the ultra-rich. Plus, a look at whether Landman is officially hitting a sophomore slump.

#WhatsHappening: Trump eases trade tension, a baby on the way for the VP, and Taylor Swift’s Hall of Fame induction.
The Death of "Normal" Parties: Why New York’s elite have abandoned casual get-togethers for high-concept era-hopping.
#WhatchaWatchin: Is Landman losing its edge? Analyzing the show’s dipping scores and listener reviews.

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