Gary and Shannon talk with Michael O’Leary, CEO of Cinema United, about the major Netflix–Warner Bros. merger and what it could mean for theaters, studios, and the future of streaming. Then the show turns to a rapidly developing national story as “David” becomes one of the most searched names of 2025, driven by intense public interest in a high-profile murder investigation involving his underaged ex-girlfriend. A mix of Hollywood disruption and a true-crime headline gripping the country.

Gary and Shannon talk with Michael O&rsquo;Leary, CEO of Cinema United, about the major Netflix&ndash;Warner Bros. merger and what it could mean for theaters, studios, and the future of streaming. Then the show turns to a rapidly developing national story as &ldquo;David&rdquo; becomes one of the most searched names of 2025, driven by intense public interest in a high-profile murder investigation involving his underaged ex-girlfriend. A mix of Hollywood disruption and a true-crime headline gripping the country.

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Netflix–WB Merger & a Name America Can’t Stop Googling

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Gary & Shannon launch the show by unveiling their brand-new Elf on a Shelf dolls lovingly glue-gunned into existence by Gary’s wife. They rally the audience to help name the elves using the Talkback feature on the iHeart app (and following us on IG @GaryandShannon), trading stories about glue-gun mishaps and teasing Tim Conway Jr.’s appearance later today at the grand opening of Cadillac Pasadena.
Then the pair dive into Trump’s fiery speech in Pennsylvania and shift into holiday mode with Amy King’s review of the Enchant pop-up at Santa Anita Park — complete with ice rink, lights, and all the festive trimmings. Follow along on Instagram @GaryandShannon to submit your elf names!Listeners’ holiday mail hits the air next, including a magnetic Santa butterfly and an unsolicited knee-replacement x-ray. Amy explains her rules for choosing a properly “spicy” elf name before Gary & Shannon close the hour with the wild story of a Royal Caribbean passenger who died after reportedly downing 33 drinks — and whether the cruise line should really be blamed.

Gary &amp; Shannon launch the show by unveiling their brand-new Elf on a Shelf dolls lovingly glue-gunned into existence by Gary&rsquo;s wife. They rally the audience to help name the elves using the Talkback feature on the iHeart app (and following us on IG @GaryandShannon), trading stories about glue-gun mishaps and teasing Tim Conway Jr.&rsquo;s appearance later today at the grand opening of Cadillac Pasadena. Then the pair dive into Trump&rsquo;s fiery speech in Pennsylvania and shift into holiday mode with Amy King&rsquo;s review of the Enchant pop-up at Santa Anita Park &mdash; complete with ice rink, lights, and all the festive trimmings. Follow along on Instagram @GaryandShannon to submit your elf names!Listeners&rsquo; holiday mail hits the air next, including a magnetic Santa butterfly and an unsolicited knee-replacement x-ray. Amy explains her rules for choosing a properly &ldquo;spicy&rdquo; elf name before Gary &amp; Shannon close the hour with the wild story of a Royal Caribbean passenger who died after reportedly downing 33 drinks &mdash; and whether the cruise line should really be blamed.

The Elf Names & Holiday Pop-Ups 

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Gary & Shannon kick off Hour 2 with the bizarre update on comedian Andy Dick, who was found overdosed on a sidewalk, prompting a larger conversation about aging out of drug use and the judge’s new ruling ordering President Trump to end the National Guard deployment in L.A. 

From there, they dive into a chaotic hen-house analogy that leaves Gary coining a new term for the ages: “chickeners.”

Shannon’s elf officially gets her name — Sprinkles — while Gary weighs listener submissions like Fonzie and Stallion before finally crowning his elf Fonzie (and Board Wizard Elmer wastes no time hiding them). 

Gary & Shannon then unpack OpenAI’s first-ever ballot measure aimed at child safety (“The AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act”) and debate whether AI could wipe out the influencer career path altogether.

The hour wraps with today’s edition of #TerrorInTheSkies, featuring the unbelievable story of a Toyota Camry that ended up barreling down an airport runway at high speeds. Officials call it a “medical emergency.” Shannon defines it… 

Gary &amp; Shannon kick off Hour 2 with the bizarre update on comedian Andy Dick, who was found overdosed on a sidewalk, prompting a larger conversation about aging out of drug use and the judge&rsquo;s new ruling ordering President Trump to end the National Guard deployment in L.A.&nbsp;
From there, they dive into a chaotic hen-house analogy that leaves Gary coining a new term for the ages: &ldquo;chickeners.&rdquo;
Shannon&rsquo;s elf officially gets her name &mdash; Sprinkles &mdash; while Gary weighs listener submissions like Fonzie and Stallion before finally crowning his elf Fonzie (and Board Wizard Elmer wastes no time hiding them).&nbsp;
Gary &amp; Shannon then unpack OpenAI&rsquo;s first-ever ballot measure aimed at child safety (&ldquo;The AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act&rdquo;) and debate whether AI could wipe out the influencer career path altogether.
The hour wraps with today&rsquo;s edition of #TerrorInTheSkies, featuring the unbelievable story of a Toyota Camry that ended up barreling down an airport runway at high speeds. Officials call it a &ldquo;medical emergency.&rdquo; Shannon defines it&hellip;&nbsp;

Chickeners in Charge & A Toyota Camry Takes Flight

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Gary & Shannon open the hour with breaking news that the iHeart Holiday Party is happening during their show yet again, meaning they’ll miss the festivities while corporate karaoke carries on without them. They go through the official karaoke list with Board Wizard Elmer, hype their dream duet of “Islands in the Stream,” and then dive into a fresh #SwampWatch covering the Fed’s half-point rate cut, Trump’s latest rally in Pennsylvania, and a judge granting the release of the long-awaited Epstein files.
The newly christened “Fonzy and Sprinkles” elves make their official debut as part of the GaS Holiday Family, and listeners are urged to follow their daily mischief on Instagram @GaryandShannon. 
Gary and Shannon also swap horror stories about timeshares — from Gary being pitched by his late father’s old company to Shannon enduring a pressure-cooker sales presentation she couldn’t escape fast enough.
The hour closes with another edition of #Parenting with Justin Worsham, who tries to run a serious segment while Shannon accidentally steamrolls him with comedy. They unpack how parents should handle the birds-and-bees talk in the age of AI and online content, and Justin reflects on his own early heartbreak and proof that one awkward conversation is never enough when it comes to preparing kids for real life.

Gary &amp; Shannon open the hour with breaking news that the iHeart Holiday Party is happening during their show yet again, meaning they&rsquo;ll miss the festivities while corporate karaoke carries on without them. They go through the official karaoke list with Board Wizard Elmer, hype their dream duet of &ldquo;Islands in the Stream,&rdquo; and then dive into a fresh #SwampWatch covering the Fed&rsquo;s half-point rate cut, Trump&rsquo;s latest rally in Pennsylvania, and a judge granting the release of the long-awaited Epstein files. The newly christened &ldquo;Fonzy and Sprinkles&rdquo; elves make their official debut as part of the GaS Holiday Family, and listeners are urged to follow their daily mischief on Instagram @GaryandShannon.&nbsp; Gary and Shannon also swap horror stories about timeshares &mdash; from Gary being pitched by his late father&rsquo;s old company to Shannon enduring a pressure-cooker sales presentation she couldn&rsquo;t escape fast enough. The hour closes with another edition of #Parenting with Justin Worsham, who tries to run a serious segment while Shannon accidentally steamrolls him with comedy. They unpack how parents should handle the birds-and-bees talk in the age of AI and online content, and Justin reflects on his own early heartbreak and proof that one awkward conversation is never enough when it comes to preparing kids for real life.

The Holiday Party We’ll Miss… Again

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Netflix–WB Merger & a Name America Can’t Stop Googling

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