Gary and Shannon

Gary & Shannon break down what journalist Jacob Soboroff calls a “new age of disaster” as he reflects on covering wildfires a year later — and why the rules of catastrophe reporting may be changing. 
The show then turns to the destruction of Hollywood’s historic Rock ’n’ Roll Motel, allegedly sparked by squatters, and what’s lost when LA history goes up in flames. 
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Gary & Shannon kick off #SwampWatch with the day’s biggest political headlines, including a sudden death of a California Republican lawmaker and President Trump’s latest midterm warnings. 
The conversation then turns to pop culture and human behavior, from the 1000-Lb. Sisters and modern weight-loss journeys to the darker side of new technology after X’s AI tool Grok is linked to disturbing misuse, rei...

Gary & Shannon kick off #WhatsHappening with the day’s biggest headlines, including new polling on President Trump’s ouster of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, fresh intrigue surrounding the mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, and newly released video in the search for a suspect in the murder of an Ohio dentist and his wife. 
The hour then lightens up as the hosts react to Macaulay Culkin’s three...

Shannon kicks off Gary’s birthday with a seamoss shot and a reminder that aging is undefeated, even if injury prevention is the only goal at the batting cages for Gary's birthday celebration. 
The laughs give way to major international news as Gary and Shannon break down the dramatic developments in Venezuela, including the capture of Nicolás Maduro and what it signals about U.S. power abroad. NewsNation’...

 As rain finally moves through Southern California, Gary & Shannon look at what’s fallen, and what’s still to come, before diving into Week 18 of the NFL, the Chargers’ playoff outlook, and the chaos of Black Monday. 
Gary previews his upcoming Baseball Fantasy Camp, sparking a conversation about baseball’s locker-room culture, before the hour pivots to actor Mickey Rourke facing eviction an...

#SwampWatch kicks off with the latest twists in Venezuela, including Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleading not guilty in New York, Marco Rubio’s deep involvement in the fallout, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighing in after calling President Trump to voice his objections. The conversation pivots to food politics, as Gary and Shannon break down the ultra-processed food industry versus the “Make America Healthy Aga...

Hour 4 opens with #WhatsHappening as Gary and Shannon hit the day’s biggest headlines: Maduro and his wife appearing in court, markets rallying on U.S. involvement in Venezuelan oil, an overhyped vaccine update, Seattle’s new mayor ordering police to allow public drug use, and Black Monday shaking up the NFL. 
The crew then previews a loaded #GaSFantasy4Play six-pack with predictions across the weekend slate, in...

Ring in the New Year with a Best Of edition of Gary & Shannon— packed with the show’s most memorable moments from 2026. From sharp perspectives on the year’s biggest stories to laugh-out-loud conversations, this curated collection brings you the highlights you don’t want to miss, perfect for keeping you company over the holiday break.

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On this New Year's Eve episode of the Gary and Shannon Show, Gary and Shannon dive into the weirdness of the week leading up to the holiday. They discuss how it feels like a weird, gray time, and how everyone's just going through the motions. They also talk about their own highlights and lowlights of the year, and invite listeners to share theirs. Plus, they explore the history of New Year's resolutions, from ancient Romans to mode...

Victoria Nodiff-Netanel, founder of Mini Therapy Horses, shares her inspiring story of how she started a nonprofit charity to bring therapy horses to those in need. From her personal experience with horses to creating a program that brings joy and comfort to veterans, we dive into the impact of these incredible animals. We also explore the upcoming Rose Parade, where Victoria's team will be participating with their miniature horses...