The Bryan and Gina Show - LAMag

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Bad Movie Prosthetics + Bathroom Blowups - LA Mag Aug 26, 2023

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Bryan and Gina reconnect to catch up on their weeks as Bryan recovers from a plumbing disaster. He then moves on to much happier news as he gives an update on his medical condition and the bright future ahead. Later, they discuss movie prosthetics in the wake of controversy stirred up surrounding Bradley Cooper's use of a a prosthetic in the upcoming film 'Maestro' where he portrays Leonard Bernstein.

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Surviving the Hurriquake with Actor Dan Cortese - LA Mag Aug 23, 2023

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Gina and Bryan welcome actor, director and TV host Dan Cortese to the show to talk about Dan's storied career in Hollywood and surviving the infamous Hurriquake that recently rocked Los Angeles. Dan barely scratches the surface of his showbiz stories including how he came up the concept for MTV Sports only to be laughed out of the room before eventually hosting and acting as his own P.A. on the show and much more.

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Gina's Return to Grand Central Market & KidBoy's Birthday - LA Mag Aug 19, 2023

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With Bryan away dealing with some family business Gina taps the show's producer Gary Smith to join her for a recap of her big week including an out of town visitor and her son's birthday. After briefly discussing Bryan's big news and delivery method they quickly move on to Gina's return visit to Downtown Los Angeles as a result of a past episode of this very show. They then move on to KidBoy's birthday capped off with a gourmet meal at one of Los Angeles' finest dining establishments.

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Gina's Latest Tour of Downtown Los Angeles - LA Mag Aug 16, 2023

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Bryan and Gina reconnect after their respective weekends and start with some somber news from Bryan's life. Gina then takes over and details her weekend playing and exploring Downtown Los Angeles. From her son playing basketball at Crypto.com Arena to a visit of The Last Bookstore and a stop at Grand Central Market, Gina explains how she made the very most of her day in DTLA.

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Maui Tragedy + Eras Tour at SoFi with Christie Bishop - LA Mag Aug 12, 2023

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Bryan and Gina open the show by welcoming a special guest to the show to discuss the tragic fires impacting the island of Maui. Later the same guest gives a first hand account of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour that recently visited SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. After their guest departs Gina recounts her recent midwest vacation to celebrate a friend's new child and enjoy the beautiful nature of Minnesota.
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Hollywood Strike Visibility + L.A. Selfie Hotspots - LA Mag Aug 09, 2023

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Bryan and Gina are back and with Bryan still recovering Gina takes over the start of the episode to recount a very fun birthday weekend that she arranged for her husband Andy with assists from his son along the way. They then turn to the audience and answer a variety of questions from listeners including how visible the Hollywood strikes are to average Angelenos to Beverly Hills selfies and much more.

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Bryan's Brain Surgery Saga - LA Mag Aug 05, 2023

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Bryan is back! A mere eight days after his brain biopsy at Cedar Sinai hospital in Los Angeles Bryan returns to the podcast to share the story of the surgery. Bryan goes through the entire procedure from intake to recovery and even has a celebrity sighting, as told to him later by his wife, while being wheeled to the operating room.

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Teresa Strasser's Fond L.A. Memories - LA Mag Aug 02, 2023

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With Bryan still out recovering from his successful medical procedure, Gina welcomes in longtime friend and co-worker Teresa Strasser to discuss all the things she loves and misses from her time in the City of Angels. They discuss all the things Teresa misses since her move to Arizona and her newest book about baseball and family 'Making It Home: Life Lessons from a Season of Little League' available now anywhere books are sold.
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Michele McPhee on Tupac Murder, Percocet Princess + LA City Council Recording - LA Mag Jul 29, 2023

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With Bryan out recovering (get well soon!) Gina welcomes back friend of the show Michele McPhee to discuss some of her recent stories. They first dive into the news surrounding a Nevada home that was searched in connection with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder and why the ATF is likely hard a work. Later they pivot to the so-called 'Percocet Princess' who is suspected of supplying drugs that killed Robert De Niro's grandson before coming back to Los Angeles and exploring leaked audio of several city council members using racially charged language and who may be on the hook for illegally recording and posting the audio.

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Bryan's Biopsy Preview + Barbenheimer Double Feature - LA Mag Jul 26, 2023

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Bryan and Gina are back just before Bryan's biopsy on his brain tumor as they discuss the MRI he went through to prepare for the procedure and Gina's experience dog sitting for a 'velcro dog'. Gina then gives Bryan the floor for back to back reviews of the internet phenomenon 'Barbenheimer'.

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