Gary and Shannon
Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-12pm
Episodes
The Gary & Shannon Weekend Fix (04.18) – A rare (and slightly regrettable) trip into altered states… and what your brain might be doing to you the whole time.
• Memory isn’t as reliable as you think → new research shows how easily our brains can mix real events with things that never happen...
Gary & Shannon Overtime – A focused, candid sit-down with San Jose Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahanas the California race starts to shift.
• The post-Swalwell landscape → what his exit actually changes (and what it doesn’t)
• A wide-open field &r...
Gary & Shannon Overtime – One of those conversations that bounces from existential… to futuristic… to very real.
• Near-death experiences → vivid “end-of-life” dreams and what people report seeing before they go
• Memory, perception, and meaning → how those moments stick (or ...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.17) – A headline-heavy hour that gradually slides into full news-nugget chaos.
• In #WhatsHappening → Iran deal talk intensifies, the Strait remains a question mark, D4vd is arrested in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and new DNA evidence surfaces in the Nancy Guthrie case
• Also in the mix → a surprise home gas bill credit, the death of Angels legend Gar...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.17) – We start this hour in space and somehow end up in Hollywood ethics.• Artemis II crew returns → instant “best friends” after 10 days sparks debate on whether shared chaos = real bonding
• Listener talk-backs keep rolling → including reactions to the show and the now-infamous “green circle”
• Crime vs reality → burglaries st...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.17) – A classic GaS mix that starts light… and takes a turn.
• Kono vs. Elmer's “Close Friends” list → what actually qualifies as close, and why Kono is opting out
• Mixtape Friday (1983) → nostalgia hits before pivoting to major developments overseas
• Strait of Hormuz declared open → markets surge, oil drops, and signs of a poss...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.16) – The chase continues as the news cycle keeps stacking.
• The stolen work truck chase escalates → blown tire, sparks flying, and the suspect still pushing over 60 mph on a rim
• In #WhatsHappening → a tragic murder-suicide in Virginia, RFK Jr. testifies as more personal stories surface, and new scrutiny around the Noems’ finances
• In #SWAMPWAT...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.16) – A live chase takes over the hour and never really let's go.
• New Governor’s race poll drops → post-Swalwell shakeup reshuffles the field with both parties in play
• Breaking news → a stolen traffic truck sparks a slow-moving but relentless police pursuit
• The chase unfolds live → low speeds, a massive road sign on top, and strategy shi...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.16) – Big headlines up top… but the details get messy fast.
• Breaking news → Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but questions immediately follow
• Iran tensions continue → satellite images show rebuilding during the ceasefire, raising concerns about what’s really happening
• Real-world impact → energy ...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.15) – A final hour that bounces from pop culture to global tension to pure SoCal randomness.
• Shannon sounds off on a major movie letdown despite a stacked cast → not funny, not worth it
• #WhatsHappening → Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is open, Tax Day reality hits, and SnapChat cuts around 1,000 jobs
• #SWAMPWATCH → Iran talks continue with t...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.15) – A headline hour anchored by an in-studio conversation with LA’s top cop.• LAUSD strike drama → deal reached, but major questions remain about cost, outcomes, and who actually benefits
• Gary & Shannon are joined by Jim McDonnell → a wide-ranging, candid conversation on the state of policing in Los Angeles
• Crime trends and challenges &...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.15) – A mix of dark laughs, weird turns, and a Governor’s race getting messy.• Shannon recaps a night of very dark comedy → seeing Anthony Jeselnik and Chelsea Handler, and realizing her husband might be just as twisted as she is
• A bizarre detour → fan mail, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and a surprise Scientologist art teacher
• Jackie Robin...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.14) – A fast-moving hour where every headline escalates.• Swalwell fallout intensifies → more accusers, resignation looming, and pressure building across both parties
• In #WhatsHappening - Major headlines stack up → Bahamas case shifts, Disney layoffs, Amazon’s $12B move, and outrage over World Cup pricing
• In #SWAMPWATCH → Iran talks stall, Ho...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.14) – What starts as a dog debate… spirals into one of those fully unhinged GaS hours.• The show gets flooded with listener talk-backs after Gary admits he crates his dog — and people have thoughts. Lots of them.
• The audience splits into two camps: crate vs free roam, with strong opinions on both sides and zero middle ground.
• In between the...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.14) – A political bombshell leads the hour… and the details only get messier.• Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress, as new accusers emerge and questions grow around who knew what — and why no one spoke up.
• Gary & Shannon break down the allegations, the blurred lines between inappropriate vs criminal, and the role of power in these dynamics.
• The c...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.13) – From global tension to AI dating to a bigger identity conversation, this hour covers a lot of ground.• In #WhatsHappening, fallout continues in the Strait of Hormuz, Rory McIlroy makes history again, and the Super Mario Bros. sequel dominates — for better or worse.
• In #SwampWatch, 2028 chatter ramps up as Kamala Harris eyes another run,...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.13) – A complicated conversation turns into a wide-ranging, very real hour.• Gary & Shannon continue breaking down the Swalwell fallout, reacting to new allegations and the messy questions around accountability, memory, and responsibility.
• The discussion zooms out to a bigger cultural debate — what was missed in #MeToo, and where personal agency f...
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.13) – A major shakeup in the Governor’s race leads to a big guest and an even bigger conversation.• The hour opens with the fallout from Eric Swalwell dropping out, reshaping the race and raising new questions about power, accountability, and what happens next.
• Then, Gary & Shannon are joined by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, jumping right into the opening in the fie...
In this Saturday episode of Gary and Shannon overtime, they dive into a couple's sailing adventure gone wrong. They discuss the disappearance of Lynette, a woman who went overboard while sailing with her husband Brian in the Bahamas. They also touch on the importance of being aware of red flags in relationships and the dangers of taking problems out to sea.
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In this Saturday episode of Gary and Shannon Overtime, They discuss the popular weight loss drug GLP-1, its effects on appetite and libido, and the long-term implications for users. The conversation also touches on the potential risks of hedonia, or the loss of enjoyment, and the impact on emotional stability. Later, they explore the 20-year cycle of fashion trends, citing research on the psychology behind why we're drawn to famili...
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