Gary & Shannon dive into the modern dating-app maze, learning how the algorithms actually work  and why some dealbreakers (like dating a Seahawks fan) are apparently non-negotiable. They also tackle the ongoing grammar meltdown among younger daters, questioning how spelling, punctuation, and emojis factor into romance when first impressions happen on a screen

Gary &amp; Shannon dive into the modern dating-app maze, learning how the algorithms actually work&nbsp; and why some dealbreakers (like dating a Seahawks fan) are apparently non-negotiable. They also tackle the ongoing grammar meltdown among younger daters, questioning how spelling, punctuation, and emojis factor into romance when first impressions happen on a screen

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

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

Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-1pm

Gary and Shannon

Filling your dating bench 

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HOUR 1 (10/30): “Ecotherapy” sounds a lot like walking, and Gary’s trouble saying no earns him some sympathy from Shannon. Then, Halloween candy rankings spark questions about why familiar chocolate tastes different. Plus, Kamala Harris fumbles an introduction and urges Democrats to skip another impeachment, Becerra’s polling lead grows, and Trump tangles with the press. Finally, a reported contract rift puts Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s broadcast marriage under scrutiny.

HOUR 1 (10/30): &ldquo;Ecotherapy&rdquo; sounds a lot like walking, and Gary&rsquo;s trouble saying no earns him some sympathy from Shannon. Then, Halloween candy rankings spark questions about why familiar chocolate tastes different. Plus, Kamala Harris fumbles an introduction and urges Democrats to skip another impeachment, Becerra&rsquo;s polling lead grows, and Trump tangles with the press. Finally, a reported contract rift puts Troy Aikman and Joe Buck&rsquo;s broadcast marriage under scrutiny.

JUST CALL IT A WALK + WHAT HAPPENED TO CHOCOLATE?!

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HOUR 2 (10/30): When did every house start handing out the same candy? Gary and Shannon revisit childhood favorites with listeners and debate whether variety bags killed Halloween variety. Plus, weekend rain approaches as Orange County’s coast faces more flooding concerns. Then, Heather Brooker reviews The Mosquito Bowl, discusses Jenna Ortega’s robot role in Klara and the Sun, and serves up Halloween streaming picks with a detour into Christmas at the Kringles.

HOUR 2 (10/30): When did every house start handing out the same candy? Gary and Shannon revisit childhood favorites with listeners and debate whether variety bags killed Halloween variety. Plus, weekend rain approaches as Orange County&rsquo;s coast faces more flooding concerns. Then, Heather Brooker reviews The Mosquito Bowl, discusses Jenna Ortega&rsquo;s robot role in Klara and the Sun, and serves up Halloween streaming picks with a detour into Christmas at the Kringles.

BIG CANDY ATE HALLOWEEN + A VERY SCARY CHRISTMAS

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HOUR 3 (10/30): A guilty plea in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak? Gary and Shannon’s Nine News Nuggets roundup features a bizarre bargain, a detective who pulled a gun over microwaved fish and a man who thought he could dodge a bullet. Plus, an officer abandons his post to feed his lizard, a giant fake pumpkin rolls onto the highway, and #FANTASY4PLAY brings this week’s NFL picks. #WhatsHappening tracks the final sprint to Tuesday’s midterms.

HOUR 3 (10/30): A guilty plea in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak? Gary and Shannon&rsquo;s Nine News Nuggets roundup features a bizarre bargain, a detective who pulled a gun over microwaved fish and a man who thought he could dodge a bullet. Plus, an officer abandons his post to feed his lizard, a giant fake pumpkin rolls onto the highway, and #FANTASY4PLAY brings this week&rsquo;s NFL picks. #WhatsHappening tracks the final sprint to Tuesday&rsquo;s midterms.

BOTCHED DEATH PENALTY: IT’S A NEW THING…

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