The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (06.08) – Shannon returns and immediately jumps back into California's still-evolving election results as Spencer Pratt's political rise appears to hit a wall and Nithya Raman gains ground in the mayoral race.
Gary and Shannon discuss voter confidence, ballot counting, and the growing frustration surrounding California's lengthy election process.
Plus, a family narrowly avoids disaster after the plane meant to take them on vacation crashes before takeoff, Shannon recaps the show's team-building boat adventure, listeners revolt over the podcast being uploaded in reverse order, and Amy King delivers another unforgettable finch update involving grief, vacation plans, questionable parenting decisions, and a dead baby bird that may or may not have become part of the nest.

The Gary &amp; Shannon Show Hour 1 (06.08) &ndash; Shannon returns and immediately jumps back into California's still-evolving election results as Spencer Pratt's political rise appears to hit a wall and Nithya Raman gains ground in the mayoral race. Gary and Shannon discuss voter confidence, ballot counting, and the growing frustration surrounding California's lengthy election process. Plus, a family narrowly avoids disaster after the plane meant to take them on vacation crashes before takeoff, Shannon recaps the show's team-building boat adventure, listeners revolt over the podcast being uploaded in reverse order, and Amy King delivers another unforgettable finch update involving grief, vacation plans, questionable parenting decisions, and a dead baby bird that may or may not have become part of the nest.

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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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I Think The Dead Bird Is Part of the Nest

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (06.10) – Gary and Shannon kick off the morning with the return of tan-maxxing, the Gen Z trend that has young people chasing the perfect UV index like it's 2003 all over again.
Then, one week after Election Day, California's gubernatorial matchup is finally set as Steve Hilton officially advances to face Xavier Becerra. They discuss the never-ending vote count, criticism from national media over California's election process, and what the results reveal about the state's political future.
They also examine the Democratic Party's struggles with controversial Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, the latest developments involving Iran and the rescue of American pilots, and wrap the hour with a look at the three red flags therapists say may mean a friendship isn't worth saving: plus Shannon prepares for a night with Rod Stewart at the Hollywood Bowl.

The Gary &amp; Shannon Show Hour 1 (06.10) &ndash; Gary and Shannon kick off the morning with the return of tan-maxxing, the Gen Z trend that has young people chasing the perfect UV index like it's 2003 all over again. Then, one week after Election Day, California's gubernatorial matchup is finally set as Steve Hilton officially advances to face Xavier Becerra. They discuss the never-ending vote count, criticism from national media over California's election process, and what the results reveal about the state's political future. They also examine the Democratic Party's struggles with controversial Maine gubernatorial candidate Graham Platner, the latest developments involving Iran and the rescue of American pilots, and wrap the hour with a look at the three red flags therapists say may mean a friendship isn't worth saving: plus Shannon prepares for a night with Rod Stewart at the Hollywood Bowl.

California Finally Got Around To Counting

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (06.10) – Gary and Shannon discuss the growing influence of Democratic Socialists in Los Angeles and why Nithya Raman's surge may say more about the city's political future than Spencer Pratt's headline-grabbing campaign ever did.
They examine how social media can distort reality, why viral popularity doesn't always translate into votes, and how algorithms can make fringe movements appear larger than they are.
Plus, the Talkback Prediction Game returns with an unexpected compliment for Shannon and an unfortunate outcome for Gary, restaurants prepare for a World Cup tourism boom with automatic gratuities, and Shannon's comments about Henri DiCarlo's hair somehow make their way back to Henri himself.
Finally, they explore the latest wellness trend nobody asked for: Ozempic ears.

The Gary &amp; Shannon Show Hour 2 (06.10) &ndash; Gary and Shannon discuss the growing influence of Democratic Socialists in Los Angeles and why Nithya Raman's surge may say more about the city's political future than Spencer Pratt's headline-grabbing campaign ever did. They examine how social media can distort reality, why viral popularity doesn't always translate into votes, and how algorithms can make fringe movements appear larger than they are. Plus, the Talkback Prediction Game returns with an unexpected compliment for Shannon and an unfortunate outcome for Gary, restaurants prepare for a World Cup tourism boom with automatic gratuities, and Shannon's comments about Henri DiCarlo's hair somehow make their way back to Henri himself. Finally, they explore the latest wellness trend nobody asked for: Ozempic ears.

Don't Be Fooled By The Loudest Voice In The Room

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In #WhatsHappening, Gary and Shannon discuss Steve Hilton officially advancing to face Xavier Becerra in California's governor race, Tom Steyer's $200 million campaign flameout, rising inflation tied to growing tensions with Iran, the sentencing of Karmelo Anthony, and Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
In #SwampWatch, they examine Bernie Sanders' growing influence on the Democratic Socialist movement and whether his endorsements now carry the same weight on the left that Donald Trump's do on the right.
Then Justin Worsham joins the show for a parenting double-header, discussing why more fathers are taking an active role in "the talk," how parents can navigate uncomfortable conversations about sex and relationships, and why family dinners may be the most powerful parenting tool that doesn't cost a dime.

In #WhatsHappening, Gary and Shannon discuss Steve Hilton officially advancing to face Xavier Becerra in California's governor race, Tom Steyer's $200 million campaign flameout, rising inflation tied to growing tensions with Iran, the sentencing of Karmelo Anthony, and Game 4 of the NBA Finals. In #SwampWatch, they examine Bernie Sanders' growing influence on the Democratic Socialist movement and whether his endorsements now carry the same weight on the left that Donald Trump's do on the right. Then Justin Worsham joins the show for a parenting double-header, discussing why more fathers are taking an active role in "the talk," how parents can navigate uncomfortable conversations about sex and relationships, and why family dinners may be the most powerful parenting tool that doesn't cost a dime.

The Talk Isn't Dad's Job Anymore

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