Gary and Shannon

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The YouTube Takeover Jan 09, 2026

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Gary opens with the powerful Santa Ana winds moving through Southern California, why fire risk may be lower than expected, and what radiation fog is, and why it matters.

He then breaks down the accelerating media shift toward YouTube, explaining how younger audiences are consuming content, why even Netflix is now airing iHeartMedia podcasts, and how every platform is chasing the same viewers.

The hour continues with a look at Governor Gavin Newsom’s growing national profile, improving favorability numbers, and why California’s image, and “California Derangement Syndrome” — remains a major hurdle outside the state.

Gary wraps with the rise and decline of Sweetgreen, once a cultural status symbol now struggling as consumer tastes change.

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SwampWatch, Cancelled Movies, and Hollywood’s New Rules Jan 09, 2026

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Gary opens #SwampWatch with breaking news from Minneapolis as new video surfaces in a deadly crash, identifying the officer involved and fueling escalating protests.

He then turns to Hollywood’s shifting standards after Julia Roberts says Pretty Woman wouldn’t be made today, debating with Board Wizard Elmer whether classic films still hold up in a modern era.

The hour wraps with the weekly Entertainment Report with Heather Brooker, covering celebrities’ Letterboxd habits, public judgment of personal viewing choices, and early Golden Globe buzz — including box office standouts and whether any movie has ever made Gary cry.

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A Naked Mermaid Attacks A Deputy Jan 09, 2026

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Gary wraps up the show with a jam-packed final hour starting with What’s Happening, breaking down the most talked about and unexpected stories making headlines today.
Then it is time for Gas Fantasy 4 Play, this week’s Pick 6 edition. Gary, Shannon, Board Wizard Elmer, and producer Matt make their NFL Wild Card round picks, with a special assist from Gary’s dog Peter. You can see Peter’s picks over on Instagram at @GaryAndShannon.
The hour closes with Gary taking on a solo What You Learned via listener talk-backs and then the Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know, featuring stories you did not hear anywhere else this week, including the headline that says it all. A naked mermaid attacking a deputy.

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Context Depends On The Clip Jan 08, 2026

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The show opens with Gary’s dog attempting to predict NFL Wild Card weekend, then quickly shifts to breaking news involving a fatal ICE shooting and the protests that followed.
Gary & Shannon also discuss ongoing NFL coaching firings, Marco Rubio’s viral Dolphins tweet, how perspective shapes public reaction to video, Spencer Pratt running for mayor, and a new trend of young adults returning to cigarettes.

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The State of Things Jan 08, 2026

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Gary & Shannon break down the latest turn in the Reiner case after Alan Jackson exits and a public defender steps in, delaying the next hearing. They also discuss claims that Gen Z’s use of therapy language is being perceived as rude, the need for balance between boundaries and real-world community, updates from Governor Newsom’s on-going final State of the State address, and a developing NASA situation involving a potential medical evacuation from the space station.

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From SwampWatch to CES Jan 08, 2026

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Gary & Shannon break down the biggest political stories driving the day in SwampWatch, including competing narratives around the Minneapolis ICE shooting, Vice President J.D. Vance’s remarks on Venezuela, and Governor Newsom’s State of the State address.
The hour also explores the growing sober-curious movement, why fewer people are drinking, and how GLP-1 drugs may be accelerating the shift. Plus, tech reporter Marc Saltzman joins live from a packed CES in Las Vegas with standout gadgets and trends.

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Politics, Punchlines, and the Science of Living Longer Jan 08, 2026

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Gary & Shannon continue their conversation with KFI’s Michael Monks on Governor Newsom’s State of the State address before shifting gears with stand-up comedian Dusty Slay, who talks about his upbringing, sobriety, and his laid-back approach to comedy. The hour wraps with Strange Science, including why jellyfish don’t have brains and new research linking lack-of reproduction to lifespan in mammals.

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Corn on the Freeway, Oil on the World Stage Jan 07, 2026

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Gary & Shannon kick off the show with a wild mix of breaking news, from a corn spill (definitely not a porn spill) shutting down the 10 Freeway, to major updates in the Reiner case as high-powered attorney Alan Jackson exits and Nick Reiner heads to court.
The conversation widens to global stakes as the U.S. seizes a Venezuelan oil tanker, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump’s strategy under the microscope.
Plus, journalist and bestselling author Jacob Soboroff joins the show to discuss his new book, Firestorm, and what he calls a “new age of disaster.”
The hour wraps with sports shakeups, including John Harbaugh’s firing after 18 years with the Ravens and a trademark snag threatening the A’s move to Las Vegas.

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One Year Later: What Still Doesn’t Add Up Jan 07, 2026

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Gary & Shannon reflect on the one-year anniversary of the devastating wildfires and dig into new questions about government preparedness, accountability, and why key reports appear to have been softened before release. The hour moves into breaking developments out of Minneapolis involving an ICE-related shooting, followed by major updates in the Reiner case as a public defender steps in and legal experts question the viability of a mental defense.
The conversation turns personal and pointed as attorney Alan Jackson’s departure sparks speculation about behind-the-scenes tension, before shifting gears to Mickey Rourke distancing himself from a viral GoFundMe.
The hour closes with KFI’s Heather Brooker reporting live from the Palisades, capturing the emotional ceremonies honoring those lost.

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Sanctions, Streamers & Parenting Nightmares Jan 07, 2026

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Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down the seizure of a sanctions-busting oil tanker tied to Russia and Venezuela, new U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine tied to a potential ceasefire, and the latest developments in President Trump’s Venezuela oil strategy.
The conversation shifts to Hollywood intrigue as Warner Bros. Discovery rejects a revised Paramount offer, fueling questions about debt, consolidation, and why Netflix still looms large. The show then welcomes Gary & Shannon’s new producer, before pivoting to #Parenting with Justin Worsham, where a shocking hair color delays the segment and forces listeners to Instagram. The hour wraps with a candid, hilarious, and slightly terrifying discussion about what happens when kids overhear things they absolutely weren’t meant to… and then use it against you.

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