Gary and Shannon

Gary & Shannon open the hour with Governor Newsom’s new memoir, questioning who he’s trying to impress as they poke holes in the polished rollout. They also dissect his claim that his hair “caught fire” during the Palisades blaze — a story the video doesn’t seem to back up, fueling online ridicule.

Gary & Shannon kick off with #SwampWatch, tackling the growing affordability crisis and how Democrats may use economic frustration as a weapon in the 2026 midterms — while questioning whether the media is downplaying how tough things really feel.

They then check in with Heather Brooker and Michael Monks, reporting live from the iHeart holiday party that ...

Gary & Shannon start Hour 4 with rapid-fire #WhatsHappening, discussing trending topics like Time’s Person of the Year and Disney's AI initiatives. They also analyze the sudden turmoil surrounding former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore and its implications for the program.

Live from a holiday party, Heather Brooker runs into Michael Monks, Michael Crozier, and a surprise appearance from Tim Conway Jr., who is up to some pra...

Gary & Shannon launch the show by unveiling their brand-new Elf on a Shelf dolls lovingly glue-gunned into existence by Gary’s wife. They rally the audience to help name the elves using the Talkback feature on the iHeart app (and following us on IG @GaryandShannon), trading stories about glue-gun mishaps and teasing Tim Conway Jr.’s appearance later today at the grand opening of Cadillac Pasadena.
Then the pair d...

Gary & Shannon kick off Hour 2 with the bizarre update on comedian Andy Dick, who was found overdosed on a sidewalk, prompting a larger conversation about aging out of drug use and the judge’s new ruling ordering President Trump to end the National Guard deployment in L.A. 

From there, they dive into a chaotic hen-house analogy that leaves Gary coining a new term for the ages: “chickeners.”

Shannon’...

Gary & Shannon open the hour with breaking news that the iHeart Holiday Party is happening during their show yet again, meaning they’ll miss the festivities while corporate karaoke carries on without them. They go through the official karaoke list with Board Wizard Elmer, hype their dream duet of “Islands in the Stream,” and then dive into a fresh #SwampWatch covering the Fed’s half-point rate cut, Trump...

Gary & Shannon welcome Fonzy and Sprinkles into the GaS Holiday Family, unveiling the official names of their Elf-on-a-Shelf duo and promising daily hijinks listeners can follow on Instagram @GaryAndShannon. From there, it’s a fast round of #WhatsHappening, covering the frigid arctic air mass heading for the Northeast, the Fed’s latest quarter-point rate cut, and the sudden death of a Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actress.<...

 Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with a recap of the wild Monday Night Football turnovers, overtime chaos, and Shannon reporting live from the SoFi sidelines as the Chargers pull off a dramatic OT win. 
They dive into Justin Herbert’s toughness, Jalen Hurts’ nightmare game, and Phillip Rivers training for a possible comeback at 44.
Then Shannon relives her now-legendary, extremely awkward Billy Crys...

 Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with the headline nobody saw coming: 44-year-old grandfather and future Hall of Famer Phillip Rivers is officially back in the NFL with the Colts. Will he actually take the field this weekend? They break down the wild QB storyline — and why he’s now one of only two grandfather QBs in league history.
Then, a warning for anyone with a keyless car: thieves are now cracking the ...

Gary & Shannon dive into Gen Z’s newest relationship killer, the Swag Gap, and why mismatched outfits are supposedly ending romances everywhere. Shannon says it’s nothing new… Gary says he lived it. Then it’s a fiery #SwampWatch as President Trump launches a multi-state blitz to claw back polling ground while Democratic governors scramble to steady the ship.
The pair return to relationship chaos with...

Gary & Shannon fire up #WhatsHappening with the day’s biggest headlines: President Trump kicks off his 2026 midterm blitz, Pepsi quietly purges fan-favorite products, and Coke continues to dominate the soda battlefield. Plus, the Colts make it official: Grandpa Phillip Rivers is back under center.
Then it’s #TerrorInTheSkies, where international flight attendants reveal the most bizarre and frequently asked quest...

Shannon checks in live from an empty SoFi Stadium ahead of Chargers–Eagles MNF, where Justin Herbert is set to play through a mangled hand and Omarion Hampton is officially back on the roster. 
Gary & Shannon marvel at the record-smashing PastaThon total already topping $1.2 million, before diving into Hollywood’s biggest bombshell: Netflix and Paramount locked in a takeover war that could rewrite the entert...

Gary & Shannon dive into the workplace meltdown sweeping the country: nearly half of Gen Z wants to quit their jobs, and free cold brew and company retreats aren’t fixing it. They unpack why young workers feel exhausted, stuck, and underpaid—and debate whether chasing a better path is ambition or entitlement.
Then it’s onto California politics, where Shannon begs for a “Rick Caruso–type reboot&r...

Gary & Shannon kick off Hour 3 with #SwampWatch, breaking down the latest political headlines from the looming SCOTUS ruling on President Trump’s power to fire the FTC Chair to Congress freezing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s travel budget amid questions surrounding the narco-terrorist strike footage. They then dive into the rise of AI performers through the lens of Tilly Norwood, a story they covered long bef...

Gary & Shannon dive into a chaos-filled segment of #WhatsHappening: from Paramount’s surprise hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. to tsunami alerts in Japan, a Miami Heat player’s wire-fraud arraignment, bizarre NFL end-game antics, and a Golden Globes lineup dominated by DiCaprio and Sinners.
They celebrate the record-smashing PastaThon totals (over $1.29 million raised!), reflect on what makes SoCal list...

Gary and Shannon talk with Michael O’Leary, CEO of Cinema United, about the major Netflix–Warner Bros. merger and what it could mean for theaters, studios, and the future of streaming. Then the show turns to a rapidly developing national story as “David” becomes one of the most searched nam...

Heather Brooker joins Shannon to break down the big Netflix–Warner Bros. merger and what it means for the entertainment world. She also gives a fun, candid look into her acting career, sharing stories and insights from her time in the industry. The team rounds out the episode with a festive debate over their favorite Christmas movies, bringing ple...

In this #SwampWatch, Gary and Shannon dive into the latest political scandal involving Gavin’s so-called “testicles incident,” along with updates as Trump’s longtime architect gets pushed out. Then we uncover the secret economics behind top-tier college football programs—what’s really happening off the field? And fina...

In today’s What’s Happening, Gary and Shannon run through the biggest stories of the day. Then Matt “Money” Smith joins the show to talk all things Chargers, from game breakdowns to what’s ahead for the team. We wrap up with Nine News Nuggets Yo...