Gary and Shannon

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 Rams land Myles Garrett, burned ballots are discovered inside a Long Beach ballot box, wealthy heirs attend “rich kid boot camp” to learn how not to blow their inheritances, and a new study suggests one of the best things you can do for your health might simply be going outside.

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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’s unfinished fence project, Google’s plan to release millions of mosquitoes into California, and a Terror in the Skies story involving a passenger whose Bluetooth device name turned an international flight into a security nightmare.

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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 played in its aftermath, and they finish with a collection of bizarre headlines involving public nudity, terrible decisions, and one very unfortunate home invasion.

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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 the way, Gary shares stories from his own upbringing, the hosts debate the unintended consequences of over-parenting, and they make the case that sometimes the best thing adults can do is simply get out of the way.

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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, and occasionally losing an argument might be the secret to surviving a vacation as a couple.

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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 discovered hiding nude in an abandoned house, a Florida man defends answering the door in a g-string, and a hospital patient leaves wondering why his balls were shaved.

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (05.29) – Gary & Shannon break down the latest twists in California’s governor race, celebrate the remarkable rescue of a miner trapped for more than a week inside a flooded Laos cave, and react to a mysterious vomiting bug making its way across the country. Plus: Heather Brooker joins the show to talk Entertainment Report including: summer box office battles, horror movies inspired by internet lore, movie theater etiquette violations, and whether the world really needed a Spider-Man Noir series starring Nick Cage.

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (05.29) – Gary & Shannon kick off a very Fraggle Rock Friday by discussing the rise of AI-guided intimacy among lonely young men, the increasingly chaotic America 250 concert lineup, fresh developments in Iran negotiations, and new revelations from Jill Biden’s book. Plus: listeners rally behind Board Wizard Elmer after a controversial Monks & Merrill incident, and happiness experts reveal the surprisingly simple habits they say can improve your life.

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (05.28) – Gary & Shannon cover the latest mayoral polling, a coming “micro moon,” Caesars selling off its Las Vegas empire for billions, and Shohei Ohtani somehow throwing six hitless innings and smashing a homer while still screaming expletives in frustration. Plus: escalating Iran tensions, Trump-themed $250 bills, new revelations from Jill Biden’s upcoming book, some Shannon fragrance detective work, doll-collecting listeners, and how AI is quietly taking over the hospitality industry.

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (05.28) – Gary & Shannon dive into Hollywood productions fleeing California for New Jersey tax breaks, the increasingly bizarre “Hooker boat case” investigation, and new research on how GLP-1 medications may actually rewire the brain before somehow ending the hour in a deep discussion about male cologne culture, “Overspray Joe,” and why men are suddenly treating fragrances like a competitive sport.

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