Gary covers the biggest stories of the day, from cartel violence in Mexico and a chaotic moment at the BAFTA Awards to USA Hockey’s return to gold and new health updates on Lindsey Vonn.
In SwampWatch, Gary reacts to fallout ahead of Donald Trump’s State of the Union and breaks down controversy surrounding Gavin Newsom’s latest comments while on his book tour. The hour also asks the big question: is Los Angeles actually ready for the 2028 Olympics?

Gary covers the biggest stories of the day, from cartel violence in Mexico and a chaotic moment at the BAFTA Awards&nbsp;to USA Hockey&rsquo;s return to gold and new health updates on Lindsey Vonn. In&nbsp;SwampWatch, Gary reacts to fallout ahead of&nbsp;Donald Trump&rsquo;s State of the Union and breaks down controversy surrounding&nbsp;Gavin Newsom&rsquo;s latest comments while on his book tour. The hour also asks the big question: is Los Angeles actually ready for the 2028 Olympics?

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

LA’s Olympic Readiness & Newsom's Screw Up

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.03) – A wild final hour mixing serious global updates with peak show chaos.• Gary checks in post-colonoscopy (via text), delivering a never-before-heard Michael Jackson joke that somehow impresses the medical staff.
• In #WhatsHappening, a rescued U.S. pilot after an F-15 is shot down, rising airline costs, hospice fraud crackdowns, and even “Couch-chella” on YouTube.
• A quick plug for News & Brews at BJ’s in Menifee (04/10) before things… take a turn.
• In #SwampWatch, major shakeups at the Pentagon as top military officials are fired.
• The hour wraps with the Nine News Nuggets, featuring everything from escaped kangaroos to chocolate laced with… unexpected ingredients.

The Gary &amp; Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.03) &ndash; A wild final hour mixing serious global updates with peak show chaos.&bull; Gary checks in post-colonoscopy (via text), delivering a never-before-heard Michael Jackson joke&nbsp;that somehow impresses the medical staff. &bull; In&nbsp;#WhatsHappening, a&nbsp;rescued U.S. pilot&nbsp;after an F-15 is shot down, rising airline costs, hospice fraud crackdowns, and even &ldquo;Couch-chella&rdquo; on YouTube. &bull; A quick plug for&nbsp;News &amp; Brews at BJ&rsquo;s in Menifee (04/10)&nbsp;before things&hellip; take a turn. &bull; In&nbsp;#SwampWatch, major shakeups at the Pentagon as top military officials are fired. &bull; The hour wraps with the&nbsp;Nine News Nuggets, featuring everything from escaped kangaroos to chocolate laced with&hellip; unexpected ingredients.

Fighter Jet Rescue, Fart Talk & Boner Chocolate

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.03) – Gary’s colonoscopy aftermath takes center stage while the show bounces from wild real-life stories to very LA problems.• Gary checks in post-colonoscopy — and yes, propofol might be the best sleep you’ll ever have.
• A fascinating story of a man who’s recovered 1,000+ lost wedding rings from the ocean, turning disasters into miracles.
• A growing tow truck scam in LA targets drivers right after crashes, costing victims thousands.
• Shannon and Andy debate new vs old music, Spotify habits, and whether anything new is actually original anymore.
• The hour wraps with reality TV talk, including the Bachelorette cancellation and whether Andy’s life could be its own show.

The Gary &amp; Shannon Show Hour 2 (04.03) &ndash; Gary&rsquo;s colonoscopy aftermath takes center stage while the show bounces from wild real-life stories to very LA problems.&bull; Gary checks in post-colonoscopy &mdash; and yes, propofol might be the best sleep you&rsquo;ll ever have. &bull; A fascinating story of a man who&rsquo;s recovered 1,000+ lost wedding rings from the ocean, turning disasters into miracles. &bull; A growing&nbsp;tow truck scam in LA&nbsp;targets drivers right after crashes, costing victims thousands. &bull; Shannon and Andy debate&nbsp;new vs old music, Spotify habits, and whether anything new is actually original anymore. &bull; The hour wraps with reality TV talk, including the Bachelorette cancellation&nbsp;and whether Andy&rsquo;s life could be its own show.

Propofol Dreams, Wedding Ring Rescues & LA Scams

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The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.03) – Shannon and guest host Andy Riesmeyer juggle humor, breaking news, and some very real-world chaos.• Shannon and Andy kick things off with Gary’s “first professional” colonoscopy, and yes… they fully lean into it.
• Fallout continues after the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, with questions about who could be next.
• A major hospice fraud crackdown exposes shocking numbers in California, raising bigger concerns about oversight.
• Breaking news out of the Middle East as an F-15 is shot down, with a pilot rescued and another possibly targeted.
• The hour weaves through internet toxicity, bizarre headlines, and an update on Artemis II, as the crew adjusts to life in space.

The Gary &amp; Shannon Show Hour 1 (04.03) &ndash; Shannon and guest host Andy Riesmeyer juggle humor, breaking news, and some very real-world chaos.&bull; Shannon and Andy kick things off with Gary&rsquo;s &ldquo;first professional&rdquo; colonoscopy, and yes&hellip; they fully lean into it. &bull; Fallout continues after the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, with questions about who could be next. &bull; A major&nbsp;hospice fraud crackdown&nbsp;exposes shocking numbers in California, raising bigger concerns about oversight. &bull;&nbsp;Breaking news&nbsp;out of the Middle East as an F-15 is shot down, with a pilot rescued and another possibly targeted. &bull; The hour weaves through internet toxicity, bizarre headlines, and an update on&nbsp;Artemis II, as the crew adjusts to life in space.

Colonoscopy Day, Cabinet Chaos & War Tensions Rise

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