Gary and Shannon

Gary and Shannon

Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-12pm

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July 21, 2026 28 mins

Gary & Shannon Hour 1 (07/21) - Gary and Shannon open the show with the latest NFL headlines before discussing the ongoing conflict with Iran, President Trump's latest remarks, and Gary's hilarious theory about Shannon's M&M eating habits.

They also recap Gary's rare couples massage, the latest on Southern California's heat wave and Northern California's growing wildfire, plus new behind-the-scenes trivia from The Odyssey.<...

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Gary & Shannon Hour 2 (07/21) - Gary and Shannon discuss a new California study showing a sharp rise in serious e-bike injuries among children before reacting to a frightening rattlesnake bite that happened beneath an Amazon package in Santa Clarita. They also debate whether luxury Japanese ice has become the latest symbol of overpriced cocktails and wrap the hour with a conversation about the growing trend of therapists encour...

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Gary & Shannon Hour 3 (07/21) - Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch before diving into #TrueCrimeTuesday. They discuss the murder conviction in the disappearance of Maya Millete, examining how prosecutors secured a guilty verdict despite never recovering her body. They also break down the latest developments in the D4vd murder and sexual assault case as ...

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July 20, 2026 25 mins

Gary & Shannon Hour 1 (07/20) - Gary returns from vacation and reunites with Shannon as they swap stories from the week, including Gary's trip through Northern California, an unforgettable sunset bagpipe performance, and their uncanny habit of planning trips to the same places without realizing it.
They then discuss the latest developments from the Iran conflict, check in on Big Bear's beloved eagle Jackie after her rescue (...

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Gary & Shannon Hour 2 (07/20) - Gary and Shannon react to listener talkbacks before discussing the latest on the West Hollywood water main break and what Los Angeles' aging infrastructure means for the future.

They also cover the bizarre arrest of Sausalito's city manager aboard a stranger's yacht, debate Taco Bell's seemingly unstoppable brand as the FDA continues investigating the cyclosporiasis outbreak, and react to reports...

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Gary & Shannon Hour 3 (07/20) - Gary and Shannon cover the day's biggest headlines in #WhatsHappening, including approval of the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, the United Kingdom's new prime minister, and Vice President JD Vance welcoming a new baby.

In #SwampWatch, they discuss Britain's political shake-up and Hunter Biden's increasingly public profile before diving into the growing trend of insurance comp...

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July 18, 2026 15 mins

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July 17, 2026 31 mins

Gary & Shannon Hour 1 (07/17) - Andy Riesmeyer opens the show flying solo in for Gary & Shannon with the latest on Iran, President Trump's primetime address, a powerful earthquake off Mexico, worsening air quality across the Northeast from Canadian wildfire smoke, and a possible breakthrough in the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak.

Andy tries to call his mom on the air to talk about the smoke in Michigan, reacts to Martha...

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July 17, 2026 29 mins

Gary & Shannon Hour 2 (07/17) - Andy Riesmeyer shares the latest on the West Hollywood water main break before discussing the rise of reckless driving videos filmed for social media and whether dangerous stunts are being rewarded online.

Andy takes listener talkbacks on California's declining quality of life and asks whether life in Los Angeles has truly become more difficult over the past decade. Heather Brooker then joins for...

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July 17, 2026 31 mins

Gary & Shannon Hour 3 (07/17) - Andy Riesmeyer is joined by NewsNation Senior National Security Correspondent Lt. Gen. Richard Newton to discuss the latest U.S.-Iran conflict, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and what the coming days could look like as tensions continue to escalate.

Andy then covers the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the West Hollywood water main repairs, Southern Californi...

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July 16, 2026 30 mins

HOUR 1 (07/16) – Andy Riesmeyer opens the show (filling in for Gary & Shannon) with breaking news on a major water main break in West Hollywood, a bizarre police pursuit that ended with a suspect swimming into the Pacific, and a preview of the day's biggest stories.
He then covers the suspended recovery efforts following the deadly San Francisco Bay boating tragedy, the l...

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July 16, 2026 31 mins

HOUR 2 (07/16) – California's changing in more ways than one. Gary & Shannon discuss the end of one of the state's most iconic nude beaches, a Blue Angels flyover under investigation, a felony suspect's desperate swim from authorities, and why LAHSA is delaying the release of this year's homeless count. Plus, a new poll shows Californians backing Xavier Becerra while rejecti...

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July 16, 2026 31 mins

HOUR 3 (07/16) – Andy Riesmeyer is joined by Michael Monks to break down the day's biggest headlines, including the major West Hollywood water main break, the expansion of U.S. strikes into Iran and a Blue Angels flyover now under investigation.
Plus, in #SwampWatch, the latest on President Trump's primetime speech on election fraud and his plans to attend the World Cup Final...

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HOUR 1 (07/15) – Shannon and Andy Riesmeyer celebrate Gary & Shannon cracking iHeart's Top 50 podcasts before covering the deadly boat sinking near Alcatraz, the latest escalation between the U.S. and Iran, Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing, President Trump's upcoming address on newly declassified 2020 election intelligence, and the viral cockroach that interrupted a KTLA ...

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HOUR 2 (07/15) – Shannon and Andy welcome KTLA's Rachel Menitoff to relive the cockroach that crashed her live shot before sitting down with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. They discuss what Los Angeles learned from hosting the World Cup, whether the city is prepared for the Super Bowl and Olympics, staffing and technology challenges facing the LAPD, and the department's efforts to re...

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HOUR 3 (07/15) – Andy and Shannon recap the day's biggest stories in #WhatsHappening, including the latest on the deadly San Francisco Bay boat accident, the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, a House vote to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, World Cup excitement, and the Florida license plate that's gone viral. They also tackle #SwampWatch before welcoming co...

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July 15, 2026 24 mins

HOUR 1 (07/14) – Shannon and Andy Riesmeyer break down President Trump's latest comments on Lindsey Graham, inflation, and the Strait of Hormuz before discussing renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, why grocery prices never seem to come back down, and the shocking price of chicken thighs. They also debate whether Americans are turning their cars into their new dining room...

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July 14, 2026 28 mins

HOUR 2 (07/14) – Shannon and Andy discuss California's dangerous heat, wildfire risk, and whether concerns over the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak are being overblown before diving into the rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and whether they've accelerated gambling addiction among younger adults.
They also examine the latest findings in the nationwide foodborne illness i...

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HOUR 3 (07/14) – Shannon and Andy recap the day's biggest headlines, including the latest inflation numbers, an upcoming solar eclipse, World Cup action, and the appointment of Lindsey Graham's sister to temporarily fill his U.S. Senate seat. They also discuss the remarkable family story behind her appointment, examine how the Republican Party has evolved in recent years, cover ...

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HOUR 1 (07/13) – Shannon welcomes KTLA’s Andy Riesmeyer in for Gary and kicks off the show with a story about a bear encounter that spirals into jokes about wildlife "unionizing," awkward greetings, and why Andy recoils from being touched.
Then, they react to the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham while Mitch McConnell resurfaces publicly after weeks in the hospital, s...

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