Gary and Shannon

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The High-Stakes Land Grab & Our Digital Pacifiers Jan 20, 2026

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Indiana actually did it! Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with the Hoosiers’ historic College Football Championship before heading to the drama at Davos. President Trump lands in Switzerland with a "Greenland Ultimatum" and fresh tariff threats in tow. Is Greenland a strategic masterpiece or just a massive "I want it" move?The duo breaks down the fallout:

Macron vs. Trump: The French President fires back at "bullying" tactics and the EU preps an "anti-coercion" shield.
The Text Leak: Did the President really leak Macron’s private messages?
Adult Pacifiers: Why we’re obsessed with tracking screen time but refuse to put the phones down.
Slow News Day? Shannon calls out the lead story on Prince William.

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The Greenland Market Crash & The Encino Swarm Jan 20, 2026

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The Dow is seeing red as the "Greenland or Bust" tariff threats send shockwaves through Wall Street. Gary and Shannon break down the economic fallout and the "billionaire exodus" triggered by California's new Tax Act. Plus, an Encino neighborhood is under siege, by mosquitoes.

In this hour:

Greenland Market Slide: The stock market tumbles while the world waits for the President’s live comments.
Billionaire Exodus: Why the "Swamp" is fleeing California before the new tax laws even hit a vote.
Encino Under Siege: Residents are being pushed to the brink by a relentless winter mosquito swarm.
4.9 Earthquake: KFI’s Debra Mark on the Coachella Valley shaker and the "thrill" of SoCal life.
The Busfield Leak: Analyzing the audio that just complicated the Timothy Busfield case.

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Dating 'Hot Takes' & The Raiders' New Face Jan 20, 2026

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Is "What's up?" officially dead? Gary and Shannon break down the exhausting new trend of "Hot Take" dating and why courtship now requires a controversial opinion just to get a reply. Then, we head to the gridiron, is Las Vegas ready for the Mendoza Era? With Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza likely headed to the Raiders as the #1 pick, we ask if the "Sin City" vibe is actually a fit for the college superstar.

In this hour:

#SwampWatch: President Trump takes the mic live at the White House while the Dow continues its "Greenland Slide."
The House Whisperer: A surprise walk-by from Dena Sharp to talk home trends.
The $18 Mocktail: Why "Dry January" is suddenly more expensive than actually drinking. We look at the "Sober Curious" economics of 2026.
Heismandoza to Vegas: Why the Raiders are betting the house on Indiana's golden boy.

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The 'Handsome Devil’ Jan 20, 2026

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Gary and Shannon shift from the #Swamp to the cell block for #TrueCrimeTuesday. We dive into the "Deadpool Killer" phenomenon and the disturbing new docu-series Handsome Devil.

#WhatsHappening: Solar storms, Beckham family feuds, and the President’s surprise appearance in the briefing room.
The Deadpool Killer: Why are women flooding a double-murderer’s prison inbox with raunchy requests to have his baby?
Prison Video Leaks: Analyzing the "doctored" claims and the bizarre reality of groupies falling for a cold-blooded killer.

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Gary’s Back with the Fantasy Camp Reality Check Jan 19, 2026

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Gary returns to the studio and breaks down his trip to baseball fantasy camp, from traveling while watching the 49ers and Eagles to stepping into the locker rooms and facilities of the San Diego Giants. He explains what fantasy camp actually involves. Shannon presses him on how competitive he really was and why a compliment from Giants great J.T. Snow made the experience a win.
The hour turns emotional as Shannon reflects on the end of the 49ers season and the cycle of hope and heartbreak that comes with playoff losses. Gary connects that feeling to the psychology of gambling and believing in comebacks before the hour wraps with listener talk backs and a debate about tipping culture, including whether hotel housekeeping should always be tipped.

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The Hotel Tipping Debate That Wouldn’t End Jan 19, 2026

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Gary and Shannon dive headfirst into a surprisingly heated debate over whether hotel housekeeping should always be tipped, with listeners calling out Gary for knowing the etiquette and still choosing not to do it. Shannon presses him on why he keeps waffling, while Gary argues it is cultural, tied to visibility, and increasingly complicated by tipping expectations everywhere you turn.
The conversation expands into Governor Gavin Newsom’s shifting political tone as he eyes a presidential run, including whether his social media presence is being driven more by activists than authenticity.
The hour circles back to tipping as Board Wizard Elmer weighs in, listener talk backs roll in, and Shannon ultimately concedes there may be rare exceptions, while still arguing that hard working hotel staff should not be the ones paying the price for a broken tipping system.

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Sober Gen Z & A New Movie Reality Jan 19, 2026

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Gary and Shannon open #SwampWatch with the day’s political headlines, including President Trump and Governor Newsom appearing in Davos, Newsom’s continued moderation as he moves closer to a presidential run, and Trump’s comments involving Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize.
The hour then shifts to culture, as they break down how Gen Z is reshaping drinking habits, from fewer keg parties to the rise of GLP-1 drugs reducing interest in alcohol. The conversation widens to Matt Damon’s take on how streaming has changed movies and audience attention before wrapping with listener talk backs and a discussion on whether higher education and MBAs still deliver the return they once promised.

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NFL Chaos, Cold Plunges, and a Killer Elephant Jan 19, 2026

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Shannon opens the hour reacting to the NFL’s wild season as coaching firings continue, markets respond to President Trump’s tariff threats, and major global headlines break from around the world.
The conversation shifts to NFL divisional round drama, unexpected sick days, and Shannon’s emotional 49ers experience before Gary shares his cold plunge experiment, and a motivational reflection tied to J.T. Snow and the 2002 World Series.
The show wraps with one of the strangest stories of the day, a killer elephant in India that has left more than 20 people dead.

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Apple’s New Siri with MKBHD’s David Imel Jan 16, 2026

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Shannon opens the show with breaking developments in the Nick Reiner case, explaining how his prior mental health conservatorship could shape an insanity defense and why it differs from other high-profile cases.
The hour’s focus is a conversation with tech journalist and Waveform Podcast co-host David Imel from the MKBHD universe, who joins the show to break down Apple’s new deal with Google and what it means for your iPhone. David explains how a Google infused Siri could change the user experience, what Apple is signaling about the future of AI, and what users should realistically expect next.
The hour also includes updates from Minneapolis and a look at Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s evolving strategy.

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Why Everyone Is Leaving LA Jan 16, 2026

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Shannon and Michael discuss why so many people are leaving Los Angeles, breaking down the entertainment industry slowdown, the cost of living, and how difficult the city can be if you do not have money, with Michael reflecting on his own experience arriving as a transplant.
The hour continues with NewsNation’s Lt. Gen. Richard Newton on protests in Iran and what U.S. support may actually mean, followed by AM570’s Matt “Money” Smith breaking down the college basketball betting scandal. They close with a conversation about stay at home sons, rising rent, and why leaving home can make you realize how good you once had it.

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