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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Threats, Illness, and Sleepless Nights
15/12/2025 Duración: 32minGuest Michael Monkson joins the show to break down a foiled terror plot in Los Angeles and the ongoing search for a shooter connected to Brown University. We also cover a winter vomiting bug affecting communities and why experts say your bedroom may not be dark enough for healthy sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From Terror Plots to Troubled Families
15/12/2025 Duración: 30minGary and Shannon examine a foiled terror plot in Los Angeles and what it reveals about ongoing security threats. Guest Jessica Steinman of No Matter What Recovery L.A. joins the conversation to discuss the growing mental health challenges facing children and teens. Plus, listeners weigh in during Talk Backs as parents share the difficult realities of navigating relationships with their adult children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Breaking News, Big Lawsuits, and Life Resets
15/12/2025 Duración: 32minGary and Shannon break down a foiled terror plot in Los Angeles, the murder of the Reiners, and newly leaked photos tied to Jeffrey Epstein. We also cover reports of actor Anthony Geary’s death, major lawsuits facing Uber, and Airbnb’s crackdown on unauthorized parties.#GasFantasy4play / #Motivational Monday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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GAS Weekend Fix: Shannon Bought a Sheep for an Afghani Family
13/12/2025 Duración: 13minGary & Shannon dive into a wild Weekend Fix that starts with one innocent act of holiday giving… and ends with Shannon getting in hot water for buying a sheep for an Afghani family through a Giving Machine. She explains how a charity founded by Mormon donors, a livestock donation, and a Middle Eastern destination all collided into the most chaotic good deed imaginable.From there, the conversation opens up: PastaThon officially kicked off the season of generosity, the “women’s Viagra” article somehow landed in the show ideas pile, and Shannon shares the story of meeting her biological sister at 39 (perhaps more to come on this story). Then the duo breaks down why December triggers big emotions, the rise of “money dysmorphia,” and how you can always tell when someone grew up poor… because no matter how much they earn now, they never stop saving.A chaotic, heartfelt, deeply human Weekend Fix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Elves Strike Back!
12/12/2025 Duración: 27minGary & Shannon open the show with Gary’s take on All Her Fault, which Shannon insists is really a husband-appreciation series. They jump into surprise athletic comeback chatter — from Philip Rivers and Tom Brady to a mysteriously shredded Troy Aikman — all showcasing that signature “laser-eye” focus. They then break down President Trump’s new legislation aimed at speeding up U.S. AI development, explaining why the White House wants federal agencies to push back on state-level regulation and what it could mean for the tech industry. NewsNation’s Robert Sherman joins to discuss rising tensions with Venezuela and his new book Lessons from the Front. The hour wraps with holiday chaos involving Fonzy and Sprinkles — with Gary blaming Shannon for the mess — plus a look at why modern job titles are getting harder to explain in an AI-driven world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Welcome to the Room, Dumbasses!
12/12/2025 Duración: 28minGary & Shannon open the hour with Michael Monks, who breaks down the growing turmoil over the LAPD budget as Mayor Bass warns funding gaps could halt new police hires. Monks details what he sees as severe county-level mismanagement now coming to a head. They shift to college football drama, updating the fallout around former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore and the broader questions it raises about oversight in major athletic programs. Next, they look at how schools are adapting to AI — including swapping written exams for oral tests — and whether these changes actually curb cheating or just create new challenges. The hour wraps with NFL chaos as Shannon heads out early for Chargers duty and the pair dig into the legal confusion over who really “owns” a football when a fan catches it in the stands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Only Tech Gift Guide That Passes the David Imel Test
12/12/2025 Duración: 32minGary & Shannon open with #SwampWatch, covering newly released Democratic Epstein-related photos and the political fallout they’re sparking. Heather Brooker joins for the #EntertainmentReport, previewing the weekend box office and highlighting surprises and snubs from the 2025 Golden Globe nominations. Gary then talks with tech journalist David Imel for a curated holiday tech gift guide featuring only gear he truly recommends, followed by an accessible, in-depth look at how AI works and where it’s headed — turning the segment into one of the show’s most insightful tech discussions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Officer, It Was Teleportation…
12/12/2025 Duración: 39minIn Hour 4, Gary & Shannon cover a rapid-fire #WhatsHappening segment discussing the recent release of Epstein photos from Democrats, deemed largely inconsequential. They also report breaking news about former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore's arrest and serious felony charges. The tone shifts as the team engages in #GaSFantasy4Play, analyzing Board Wizard Elmer’s weekly picks and debating their credibility. The hour concludes with #WhatILearned and #NineNewsNuggetsYouNeedToKnow, highlighting bizarre and underreported stories, including an unusual excuse given to police involving “teleportation.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Hidden Elves, the Missing Invite & Disney’s AI Future
11/12/2025 Duración: 29minGary & Shannon open the show with updates on Fonzy and Sprinkles, plus another chapter in the ongoing saga of being “accidentally” excluded from the iHeart holiday party. They break down President Trump’s claim of seizing “the largest tanker ever” off Venezuela and what Governor Newsom’s new memoir suggests about his national ambitions. The duo also digs into the Disney–OpenAI partnership and how AI access to Disney’s full character library could reshape entertainment. They close with the bizarre Canyon Crest Academy controversy, where a 24-hour “adult game show” filmed on campus left students confused and the district facing backlash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Newsom’s Flaming Hair
11/12/2025 Duración: 30minGary & Shannon open the hour with Governor Newsom’s new memoir, questioning who he’s trying to impress as they poke holes in the polished rollout. They also dissect his claim that his hair “caught fire” during the Palisades blaze — a story the video doesn’t seem to back up, fueling online ridicule. They move on to a survey showing workers would rather get a root canal than attend their office holiday party, sparking their own tales of corporate-party dread. The pair also highlight the rise of all-inclusive adventure resorts before wrapping with a tribute to Phillip Rivers’ famously PG “cussing” and whether he’s really ready to rescue the Colts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Party FOMO & The Architects of AI
11/12/2025 Duración: 31minGary & Shannon kick off with #SwampWatch, tackling the growing affordability crisis and how Democrats may use economic frustration as a weapon in the 2026 midterms — while questioning whether the media is downplaying how tough things really feel. They then check in with Heather Brooker and Michael Monks, reporting live from the iHeart holiday party that Gary & Shannon are, once again, missing out on. Marc Saltzman joins for #TechTalk to break down Time’s Person of the Year — the Architects of AI — and why their innovations are reshaping the future. The hour closes with a look at why so many people find unexpected comfort in the Forensic Files podcast, thanks in part to narrator Peter Thomas’s calming voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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You Get Some Alien Sperm!
11/12/2025 Duración: 39minGary & Shannon start Hour 4 with rapid-fire #WhatsHappening, discussing trending topics like Time’s Person of the Year and Disney's AI initiatives. They also analyze the sudden turmoil surrounding former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore and its implications for the program. Live from a holiday party, Heather Brooker runs into Michael Monks, Michael Crozier, and a surprise appearance from Tim Conway Jr., who is up to some pranks. John Kobylt also joins in, adding to the chaos. The hour wraps up with a brief but intriguing #StrangeScience segment on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, exploring materials it may be shedding that hint at the possibility of life, raising questions about ‘panspermia.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Elf Names & Holiday Pop-Ups
10/12/2025 Duración: 27minGary & 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 die
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Chickeners in Charge & A Toyota Camry Takes Flight
10/12/2025 Duración: 38minGary & 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 a
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The Holiday Party We’ll Miss… Again
10/12/2025 Duración: 32minGary & 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 #Paren
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Fonzy & Sprinkles: The GaS Holiday Family!
10/12/2025 Duración: 30minGary & Shannon welcome Fonzy and Sprinkles into the GaS Holiday Family, unveiling the official names of their Elf-on-a-Shelf duo and promising daily hijinks listeners can follow on Instagram @GaryAndShannon. From there, it’s a fast round of #WhatsHappening, covering the frigid arctic air mass heading for the Northeast, the Fed’s latest quarter-point rate cut, and the sudden death of a Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actress.The hour takes a nostalgic turn as Gary & Shannon reminisce about how their parents told stories, remembered every phone number, and survived just fine without Google or smartphones. Then it’s time for #WhatchaWatchinWednesday, where they break down the explosive new 50 Cent–produced documentary series on Diddy — a four-part deep dive already pulling more than 22 million views and filled with jaw-dropping revelations.They wrap the hour with listener talkbacks on guilty-pleasure TV, the shows everyone watches but no one admits to, making for a chaotic, holiday-fl
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09/12/2025 Duración: 30min
Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with a recap of the wild Monday Night Football turnovers, overtime chaos, and Shannon reporting live from the SoFi sidelines as the Chargers pull off a dramatic OT win. They dive into Justin Herbert’s toughness, Jalen Hurts’ nightmare game, and Phillip Rivers training for a possible comeback at 44.Then Shannon relives her now-legendary, extremely awkward Billy Crystal moment (“PeCaN Pie!”) and talks about the glamorous life of… getting rejected on the sidelines.From there it’s cosmic panic and courtroom drama: 3I/ATLAS is making its closest approach to Earth, Ghislaine Maxwell evidence is set to drop, and Australia is about to shut down social media for kids under 16 — sparking a global culture war over whether it’ll save children or just enrage them.Gary & Shannon wrap the hour with a new study linking endless scrolling to ADHD-like symptoms, and the uncomfortable truth that social media hasn’t made us
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NFL Grandpas & Crosswalk Vigilantes
09/12/2025 Duración: 23minGary & Shannon kick off the hour with the headline nobody saw coming: 44-year-old grandfather and future Hall of Famer Phillip Rivers is officially back in the NFL with the Colts. Will he actually take the field this weekend? They break down the wild QB storyline — and why he’s now one of only two grandfather QBs in league history.Then, a warning for anyone with a keyless car: thieves are now cracking the signal and stealing vehicles in minutes. The crew explains how the tech works and why the crime spike is exploding.Breaking developments also emerge in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case, as new Grand Jury testimony suggests high-level figures in D4vd’s touring operation may have known far more than they admitted.LA’s own Crosswalk Vigilante, Jonathan Hail, joins the show after being detained for trying to protect pedestrians. And the hour wraps on a lighter note with the four-word trick to the “perfect goodbye.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Swag Gap Dilemma
09/12/2025 Duración: 39minGary & Shannon dive into Gen Z’s newest relationship killer, the Swag Gap, and why mismatched outfits are supposedly ending romances everywhere. Shannon says it’s nothing new… Gary says he lived it. Then it’s a fiery #SwampWatch as President Trump launches a multi-state blitz to claw back polling ground while Democratic governors scramble to steady the ship.The pair return to relationship chaos with an unbelievable new headline: in Turkey, liking a thirst trap is now grounds for divorce. Gary and Shannon break down what a “like” really means, whether fan-girling is harmless… and Gary argues the entire conversation proves social media is a pointless trap. They close the hour with Gary’s Jeopardy question and a tease of the big hour ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Soda Wars & True Crime Chaos
09/12/2025 Duración: 33minGary & Shannon fire up #WhatsHappening with the day’s biggest headlines: President Trump kicks off his 2026 midterm blitz, Pepsi quietly purges fan-favorite products, and Coke continues to dominate the soda battlefield. Plus, the Colts make it official: Grandpa Phillip Rivers is back under center.Then it’s #TerrorInTheSkies, where international flight attendants reveal the most bizarre and frequently asked questions they get mid-air… and Gary insists there’s a strict three-hour conversation limit before flight attendant detailed interactions become more necessary. For #TrueCrimeTuesday, the NY Post’s wild exclusive takes center stage: a nepo-baby accused of killing his girlfriend and immediately calling Dad to lawyer up. The hour wraps with another jaw-dropper, the kayaker who faked his own death to escape his marriage, only to resurface, get caught, and now… walk free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.