Gary and Shannon

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (06.05) – Gary and guest host Marla Tellez cover the latest primary election results as vote counting continues across California, discuss a Republican rebellion that derailed one of President Trump's key legislative priorities, and examine what could become a difficult political landscape for Democrats in 2026.
Then it's time for Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know (but likely missed), fe...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (06.05) – Gary and guest host Marla Tellez break down some of the biggest surprises from California's primary election, including historic trouble for incumbents and what Karen Bass' path to a runoff could mean for Los Angeles politics.
Plus, the Dodgers lose Max Muncy to a scary collision; the Stanley Cup Final heats up, and authorities launch another major crackdown at MacArthur Park as...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (06.05) – Fox LA's Marla Tellez joins Gary as California continues counting ballots days after the election, raising fresh questions about voter turnout, mail-in voting, and why results seem to take so much longer here than almost anywhere else in the country.
Plus, Gary narrowly avoids a bear on his drive to work, listeners weigh in on the ongoing vote tally, Congress passes a major bord...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (06.04) – Gary and guest host Meghan Daum break down the latest election results as California continues counting ballots and political tensions rise over the still-uncertain outcomes.
In #SwampWatch, they discuss John Bolton's plea agreement, Jill Biden's increasingly scrutinized book tour, and the ongoing fallout from the 2026 primary elections.
Plus, the future of CBS' legendary new...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (06.04) – Gary and guest host Meghan Daum discuss her book, The Problem with Everything, her evolution from a traditionally liberal upbringing to a critic of modern identity politics, and why she believes emotion has increasingly replaced reason in public discourse.
Meghan also shares the devastating story of losing her home in the Eaton Fire and the surreal experience of evacuating with ...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (06.04) – Guest host Meghan Daum joins Gary for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, podcasting, and why she agreed to return to the "old-fashioned" world of radio.
Then, the focus shifts to California's still-unfinished primary results as millions of ballots remain uncounted and questions continue to swirl about the state's lengthy vote-counting process. Gary and Meghan break down ...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (06.03) – Gary breaks down the latest California election results as Karen Bass appears headed for the general election and Spencer Pratt continues to outperform expectations. Plus, a Bakersfield bank hostage situation, a massive cross-border drug tunnel discovered beneath the U.S.-Mexico border, and Uber's annual list of the strangest items left behind in rides.
In #SwampWatch, Gary cove...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (06.03) – Gary examines why California still struggles to deliver timely election results while most Americans expect answers on Election Night. Plus, Bari Weiss weighs in on the fallout surrounding 60 Minutes and Scott Pelley, Jill Biden's latest media appearances raise new questions about President Biden's health and the people around him, and Gary breaks down the increasingly awkward mome...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (06.03) – Gary flies solo while Shannon enjoys some well-earned vacation time and recaps a wild California Primary Night alongside Chris Merrill. As vote counting drags on, Gary explains how delayed election results can fuel conspiracy theories and why California's process always seems to test everyone's patience. Plus, Spencer Pratt pulls off one of the night's biggest surprises, the govern...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (06.02) – Gary & Shannon break down California Primary Day, the latest governor and mayoral race developments, and new political headlines out of Washington before checking back in on Amy King’s increasingly dramatic finch family. Did the mother bird push a hatchling out of the nest? Did Amy accidentally alter the course of nature? The debate gets surprisingly heated. Plus: Gary&rs...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (06.02) – Gary & Shannon react to reports of President Trump’s frustration with Netanyahu, debate prediction markets versus polling in California’s governor’s race, and discuss whether a teenage lottery winner owes his parents a bigger share of his winnings. Plus: Los Angeles’ increasingly bizarre strip club ownership battle escalates with allegations that sound m...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (06.02) – On California Primary Day, Gary & Shannon discuss voting in person, the state’s crowded governor’s race, and why California still takes so long to count ballots. They also react to Eddie Murphy’s Netflix tribute, debate the impact of name recognition in down-ballot races, and check in on Amy King’s increasingly chaotic finch family, where a missing hatch...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (06.01) – Gary & Shannon break down the latest developments with Iran, California’s primary election, and Jill Biden’s ongoing book tour before veering into a discussion about office kitchen theft, recreational cheese consumption, the surprising internet rabbit hole Shannon discovered after a listener talkback, and why Vegas may have lost some of its magic. Plus: YouTubers co...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (06.01) – Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with a nightmare #TerrorInTheSkies Part II - flight where every lavatory failed midair, leaving passengers with some very unpleasant choices. From there, they dive into California’s looming primary election, low voter enthusiasm, prediction markets vs. polling, and what turnout could mean for the state’s political future. Plus: the R...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (06.01) – Gary & Shannon begin the week with an update on Amy King’s increasingly dramatic finch family saga, including the night Amy became convinced she had accidentally killed the baby birds. Meanwhile, Gary discovers he may actually be a Disney prince after a close encounter with two hummingbirds. Plus: the latest on Iran negotiations, a tragic domestic violence case in Oregon,...

Gary & Shannon Overtime (5.30) Hour 2 – Gary & Shannon explore the science of sleep, including a new study claiming there’s a surprisingly narrow window for optimal rest and why waking up at 3 a.m. might have more to do with your blood sugar than your stress. Along the way, Gary reflects on surviving the sleep-deprived newborn years, the hosts unpack the tragic Mackenzie Shirilla case and the role her parents pl...

Gary & Shannon Overtime (5.30) Hour 1 – Gary & Shannon somehow spend a surprising amount of time discussing the science of poop, the ideal time to go, and the endlessly fascinating Bristol Stool Chart before shifting into a deeper conversation about parenting, childhood independence, and whether modern kids are missing out on the kind of free-range experiences that helped previous generations develop resilience. Along...

Gary & Shannon Weekend Fix – Board Op Elmer joins Gary & Shannon to recap his trip to South Korea with his girlfriend Diane, including vintage shopping adventures, Seoul discoveries, and one memorable disagreement involving a leather jacket, an itchy rash, and a relationship test that quickly spiraled. They swap travel stories, discuss navigating a foreign country together, and explore why communication, compromise, a...

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.29) – Gary & Shannon break down the latest mayoral polling, a courtroom appearance in the Emmanuel Haro case, a Blue Origin rocket explosion, and Southwest’s revised seating policy before diving into another edition of Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know. Along the way: a would-be murderer makes a stop at Dairy Queen, a dog accidentally fires a shotgun, a suspected thief is disc...