Sinopsis
Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 10 am to 2 pm.
Episodios
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Showgirls, Scandals, and Supreme Court Drama
06/10/2025 Duración: 28minGary and Shannon open the show breaking down Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of Showgirl and its viral track “Wood.” Shannon insists Gary’s not the target demo, while Gary admits he’s listening anyway to keep up with the zeitgeist.The conversation shifts to former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, who’s facing a level 5 felony after attacking a delivery driver, an incident allegedly caught on video. Then, they analyze a major court ruling blocking the federal deployment of National Guard troops and discuss the Supreme Court’s new term, including its rejection of Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal and her legal team’s push for presidential clemency. Finally, Gary and Shannon unpack the latest developments in the Gaza-Israel ceasefire talks and the Trump administration’s ongoing push for peace in the Middle East.
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From Mount Everest to Mark Sanchez
06/10/2025 Duración: 31minGary and Shannon start hour two climbing through the headlines, and they cover the more than 200 hikers stranded amid a blizzard on Mount Everest. They then pivot to a Deputy White House advisor’s leaked texts suggesting the 82nd Airborne should be deployed to Portland, though Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prefers the National Guard. From global tension to local luxury, they unpack the LA Times feature on the “Bunker Mirage,” a lavish underground playground for SoCal’s ultra-rich.Later, they spotlight the soon-to-open Hard Rock Casino Tejon, boasting a gaming floor larger than Caesars Palace. And then things get personal when Gary overshares about his morning shower and the bathroom window before shifting to the night sky’s super moon and the hypnotic scroll of TikTok.The hour wraps with KLAC’s Fred Roggin joining the show to weigh in on the Mark Sanchez assault case, questioning if the former QB’s broadcasting career can survive the fallout.
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Gary’s Getting a Piercing?!
06/10/2025 Duración: 28minGary and Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down the stalled government shutdown on day six and a revealing new poll showing that voters under 50 are the least likely to support a female president. Then, Gary officially “retires” the word Fujiwara after the much-hyped storm fizzled out. Then they shift gears to Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl and its box office–topping companion film, debating whether fans really wanted a love album over another breakup banger.Later, Gary and Shannon celebrate a big Dodgers win and the Mariners’ first playoff victory since 2000 before diving into a debate on Gary getting a piercing to mark the show’s 10-year anniversary.They unpack the latest piercing trend, the “canyon piercing,” its Cardi B connection, and whether it’s worth the pain. The show wraps with Animal Time, featuring the recovery of one of the stolen hawks from SoFi Stadium and a heartwarming story of a dog found 2,000 miles from its Northern California home months after disappear
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That's a Bad Look for A Nice Guy...
06/10/2025 Duración: 29minGary and Shannon close out the show with a packed final hour. Shannon’s still pushing for Gary to celebrate the show’s 10-year anniversary with a piercing before diving into #WhatsHappening: from TMZ leaking footage of Mark Sanchez’s altercation to Dodgers playoff updates, Ghislaine Maxwell’s denied appeal, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking box-office weekend, and Governor Newsom facing pressure to crack down on SoCal’s copper thefts.Then it’s #GaSFantasy4Play as the pair review their NFL week 5 picks before pivoting to weather updates on Tropical Storm Jerry and rescue efforts for 200 hikers stranded on Mount Everest. They wrap the hour with a #MotivationMonday clip from Friday Night Lights and an intriguing discussion on “quiet cracking” the new counterpart to quiet quitting.
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Pacific Airshow at Huntington Beach
03/10/2025 Duración: 31minGary and Shannon are at Huntington Beach for the pacific airshow. Mark Foster Talks about the Lyon Air Museum.
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Teen Pilot Down Under
03/10/2025 Duración: 32minGary and Shannon talk wih the Pacific Air Show Director Kevin Elliott and 15 year old Australian pilot Byron Waller who has been flying around Australia to raise awareness for Crohn's Disease.
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Dole Whip Guy
03/10/2025 Duración: 31minGary and Shannon talk the latest about the Goverment Shutdown and then check in with Guy Lintzen from Dole Whip Guy.
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Woman Boards Plane Flown by Pilot Boyfriend
03/10/2025 Duración: 41minWoman Boards Plane Flown by Pilot Boyfriend, Then He Makes Announcement. What you learned and Nine News Nuggets you need to know.
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Attack On Manchester Synagogue Kills Two
02/10/2025 Duración: 33minDodgers Win! Attack on Manchester synagogue that killed two. Air Traffic Controllers are at risk of being affected by gov shut down.
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Mother Strips At Board Meeting
02/10/2025 Duración: 29minPaid to sue LA County. Woman strips at board meeting. Snake found at in & Out! Does Gary shave hit pits?
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Anti-Spam Apps That Work!
02/10/2025 Duración: 37min#SWAMPWATCH – US to lose $15B in GDP each week of a shutdown. A mysterious surrogacy mansion. A drug-plagued property. And a criminal known as ‘Dragon’. Anti-Spam Apps That Work! Chatbot/Ozark Mystery.
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Robotic In Vitro Fertilization
02/10/2025 Duración: 30min#WHATSHAPPENING / #Strange Science: Robotic In Vitro Fertilization.
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Gary, Shannon, and the Fujiwara Effect
01/10/2025 Duración: 32minGary and Shannon open the show celebrating the Dodgers’ latest win and looking ahead to a full slate of MLB action. Then it’s on to Washington, where the looming government shutdown has everyone pointing fingers. They break down the fallout from Secretary of War Hegseth’s big meeting with military brass, with Shannon praising the generals for staying quiet in the media frenzy, while veterans weigh in via talkbacks. Later, Shannon teases Whatcha Watchin’ Wednesday with her first impressions of the new show Girlfriend. The conversation shifts to hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, two storms swirling close enough to bring up the Fujiwara effect, which Gary can’t resist repeating just for fun. They wrap the hour with more listener reactions on Hegseth’s meeting and NASA’s eyebrow-raising idea to nuke an asteroid headed toward the moon.
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Illegal Breasts & Animal Stories
01/10/2025 Duración: 31minGary and Shannon lead off with breaking news after Councilman Curren Price was rushed from an event for a health emergency, though reports suggest he seemed to be joking and in good spirits with Mayor Bass by his side. The pair then turn to the haunting case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and its eerie ties to singer D4vd. From there, it’s a whirlwind of stories: the bizarre crackdown on “illegal” breast implants in North Korea, the end of HOV lane privileges for solo EV drivers, and fresh listener reactions to Secretary Hegseth’s military meeting. Later, they break down LA County’s $20 million settlement in the tragic murder of 4-year-old Noah Cuatro, with Shannon sharply criticizing DCFS for repeated failures. The hour closes on a lighter note with animal time, discussing “Chunk” being crowned the Fat Bear Contest champion, and updates on SoFi’s missing hawks, and more.
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Shut Down, Glow Up, and Pup’d Out
01/10/2025 Duración: 33minGary and Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, unpacking the latest government shutdown drama before shifting to the breaking news of Jane Goodall’s passing at 91. They also highlight LA County’s costly ballot map mailers mistake ahead of the special redistricting election and dive into a New York Post exclusive about people regretting their pandemic-era veneer makeovers. From there, it’s a mix of pop culture and tech: a record-breaking Wheel of Fortune payout, the AI actress Tilly Norwood sparking fierce debate, and news of a new AI-directed movie called Sweet Idleness. The hour closes with a lighter but surprising note, San Francisco, America’s most dog-friendly city, may finally be hitting its canine capacity as locals debate whether too many pups is becoming a problem.
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From Fat Bear Week to Whatcha Watchin Wednesday
01/10/2025 Duración: 30minGary and Shannon close out the show with #WhatsHappening, covering Councilmember Curren Price’s health scare, the passing of Jane Goodall, the latest MLB action, Fat Bear Week’s champion, and hurricanes Umberto and Imelda. The conversation shifts into an all-sports block with an MLB update, concerns over the Dodgers’ bullpen, and the surprising comments about the new face of Ozempic. Then it’s time for a double dose of Whatcha Watchin Wednesday: Gary dives into Jason Momoa’s Chief of War while Shannon shares her takeaways from Amazon Prime’s Girlfriends, exploring not just the show but what it says about human interaction.
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From Military Brass to Landline Comebacks
30/09/2025 Duración: 30minGary and Shannon open the show with breaking updates as the lockdown is lifted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. They dive into the Pentagon meeting where Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and President Trump declared the end of the “woke era,” though their speeches drew a mixed response from the military brass in attendance. The conversation shifts to today’s MLB Wild Card Series preview and the moments President Trump went off script during the meeting. Listener feedback pours in, sparking debate on Shannon’s take, before the hosts turn to the Taliban’s move to shut off Afghanistan’s internet. The hour wraps with a look at how parents are reviving the landline and a new WiFi-enabled device called Tin Can that blends old-school vibes with modern tech.
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Shannon Is A Princess
30/09/2025 Duración: 31minGary and Shannon dive into Governor Newsom’s sweeping new AI legislation and debate whether it flips the usual Republican and Democrat positions on government regulation. They also explore the potential power of whoever pushes AI innovation the furthest. After hearing from listeners, the conversation veers into #RaptureTok and strange flying objects spotted over SoCal. Then, listener feedback sparks a heated Star Wars debate and some playful back-and-forth about Shannon being called a “princess.” The hour wraps with updates on the MLB Postseason and a look at Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s split, raising questions about what makes a healthy Hollywood relationship.
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From Fat Bears to Politics to Peculiar Animal Stories
30/09/2025 Duración: 31minGary and Shannon begin a wide-ranging hour with Fat Bear Week’s final two contenders before diving into #SwampWatch. They break down Secretary of War Hegseth’s military meeting, Trump’s new deal with Pfizer, the looming government shutdown, Baron Trump’s unusual Trump Tower date-night security lockdown, and cannabis stocks soaring after Trump praised CBD. Then, they discuss the controversy surrounding Tilly Norwood, an AI actress stirring up debate among SAG-AFTRA. It’s also animal news time: from a Texas teacher feeding kittens to a snake, to stolen hawks at SoFi, a shark attack off Catalina, and even a Florida man charged with eating his own pet peacock. The hour wraps with another round of Terror in the Skies, featuring a meltdown by sunburned sisters kicked off a flight, a near-miss at LAX, and why the smell of burning rubber midair is more than a bad omen.
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AI Bills, Comedy Controversy, and Cold Case Justice
30/09/2025 Duración: 34minGary and Shannon lead with a #WhatsHappening segment covering the MLB Playoffs, Hurricane Humberto’s Fujiwhara effect, an LASD lawsuit over concealed carry delays, and Newsom’s new AI bill.Then they dig into a Saudi comedy festival that’s paying stars huge checks but drawing sharp backlash over ethics and PR.Finally, it’s #TrueCrimeTuesday with a deep dive into the notorious Yogurt Shop Murders, the case of four teen girls brutally killed, and how investigators ultimately cracked the mystery, now retold in a new HBO Max docuseries.