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Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-1pm
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Gary and Shannon are live from BJ’s in Huntington Beach! They kick off the show with some baseball talk, from the downfall of the Dodger Dog to last night’s ALCS game, before greeting the BJ’s crowd and celebrating Shannon’s minor driving victory (arriving without hitting anyone). They then dive into the latest on the accused Palisades Fire arsonist, who now faces up to 45 years in prison. Then, things take a turn as Shannon preps the audience for a Kim Kardashian story you didn’t know you needed, a cat that survived a 100-mile car ride on the roof, and Gary shares tales of traveling with his dog, Pete. The hour wraps with breaking news on Mitch McConnell’s fall in the Senate and K-Fed’s shocking new claims about Britney Spears.
Gary and Shannon kick off the hour by participating in the statewide Great Shakeout drill before talking about the passing of Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the historic 1953 Mount Everest expedition, and the late Diane Keaton’s newly revealed cause of death. They discuss John Candy’s touching mentorship of a young Macaulay Culkin, Ohtani’s long-awaited return to batting practice, and Shannon’s take on Kim Kardashian’s sold-out synthetic pubic hair thongs. The hour wraps with a nostalgic look back at memorable celebrity interviews, a few industry surprises, and a futuristic “human washing machine” that promises a new kind of clean.
Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with a packed #SwampWatch, breaking down the latest chaos in Washington: from the stalled continuing resolution vote to the ongoing feud between Governor Newsom and President Trump over the I-5 closure. Listener talkbacks roll in on Kim Kardashian’s headline-making “hairy” underwear, sparking a tangent on how politicians’ kids are shaping modern campaigns. Then, Gary and Shannon explore how YouTube is officially replacing cable, with influencers now doing sideline reporting for major sporting events. Shannon congratulates Gary for finishing his DIY fence before closing the hour with a wellness story on how weight training may help your gut biome, a term she’s officially over.
Gary and Shannon wrap up the week with a little bit of everything: from Smucker’s suing Trader Joe’s to a Harvard scientist suggesting an alien probe might be watching us. Gary and Shannon dive into the latest on the Palisades arson case, and a #StrangeScience segment featuring lead-fueled intelligence and a record-setting 33-pound baby.
Gary and Shannon kick off the show celebrating the Dodgers’ Game 2 win with Dodgers legend and host of Dodgers Talk, Steve Sax, breaking down Yamamoto’s standout performance and the rarity of a full-game pitching victory. Then, an argument over the perfect nap time spirals into storm talk, mysterious bodies in L.A.’s “rivers,” and the feel-good story of Seattle’s favorite fish, Humpy the Salmon. Plus, find out why walking backward might actually be the newest wellness trend.
Gary and Shannon dive into former Rep. Katie Porter’s “apology tour.” Shannon questions Porter’s so-called anger management progress while Gary wonders if her temperament will sink her 2026 campaign for California Governor.Later, KFI’s entertainment reporter Heather Brooker joins to break down L.A.’s 13% drop in film production and the rise of vertical video content in Hollywood. Then, Gary and Shannon tackle the growing concern that over half of all online articles are now written by AI, fueling fears of the “Dead Internet Theory.”
Gary and Shannon pitch their new “vertical short” Space Wars before diving into #SWAMPWATCH, where they break down the latest out of D.C., including President Trump accusing TIME Magazine of digitally “disappearing” his hair. Shannon’s directorial debut keeps the team distracted as #TerrorInTheSkies unfolds: an American Airlines flight forced to turn around after passengers reported a mysterious odor. Plus, WestJet plans to charge for reclining seats. Later, Parenting with Justin Worsham tackles whether we’re creating struggles just to feel challenged, and why California might be forgetting its seniors.
Gary and Shannon launch into Space Wars, the Vertical Short, before diving into #WhatsHappening: MLB’s record-setting postseason, Katie Porter’s apology tour, Kaiser strikes, ICE raids, and K-Fed’s new Britney-filled memoir. Then it’s on to AI panic via the “Dead Internet Theory” and a cozy wrap-up with #WhatchaWatchinWednesday: John Candy nostalgia, Eddie Murphy’s new doc, and Shannon’s latest true-crime obsessions.
Rare storm drenches Los Angeles prompts flash flood watches and evacuation. Israel's military says Hamas has returned the bodies of four hostages from Gaza, with the remains of 24 others yet to be returned.Talk Backs: Using AI to craft a greeting card ok?
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for L.A. Diane Keaton Left Clues. Sonic Boom Earthquake! LA Introvert Walking Club.
#SWAMPWATCH / Instagram Teen Accounts Will Be Guided by PG-13 Ratings. “Protein” in everything. Taylor Swift Tradwife Backlash.
#WHATSHAPPENING: Newsom Fire Fighters, Kaiser Strike, Trump and Charlie Kirk Award, RIP D’Angelo. Brigida Dagostino Lost Job Due to A.I! True Crime Tuesday: BTK Killer
We kick off the hour with a look at the Dodgers’ NLCS chances with Tim Cates, then turn to breaking news: the israeli hostages have been released. Meanwhile, the government shutdown means checks could stop coming, layoffs could rise, and Yosemite might descend into chaos.
President Trump speaks at the 2025 Gaza Peace Summit. Stormy weather rolls in across SoCal, and a billionaire buys up burned land in the Palisades. Plus, we wrap with #TerrorInTheSkies featuring a Huntington Beach helicopter crash, bad footwear choices, and an ATLAS update you didn’t see coming.
#SwampWatch covers the latest on the israeli hostages being freed, while A.I. brings dead celebrities back to digital life through eerie new photos and videos. Guest Dave Shuttera joins us to unpack why men are betting on WNBA players’ menstrual cycles. Plus, The Washington Post’s wild story of a reporter who “revived” her grandmother, and a look back at radio hosts who died on the air.
We close the day with #What’sHappening, your quick-fire roundup of news, sports, and weirdness. Then it’s the GAS Fantasy 4 Play Recap, a #MotivationalMonday moment to keep you going, and TalkBacks celebrating the 10th anniversary of GAS. Plus, don’t miss our live remote this Thursday 10/16/25 at BJ’s News & Brews in Huntington Beach on Beach Blvd.
Gary and Shannon kick off the weekend with a wild mix of stories and confessions: from Shannon’s “air-conditioning situationship” to Gary’s moldy college basement, fridge fights, and food expiration debates.They dive into California’s new law requiring rental units to include refrigerators and stoves, why Gary once dated for AC, and how cleaning the fridge somehow turned into a reflection on love, death, and bullet holes.
Gary and Shannon open the show celebrating the Dodgers’ latest win, break down the Trump-led Gaza ceasefire, and dive into the storm systems bringing deep tropical “moisture” across the Southwest.But things take a sharp turn when Gary’s Jeopardy question of the day sparks a full-on newsroom brawl over whether moisture is the same as humidity. Also: a tragic explosion in Tennessee, Nobel Prize snubs, and a few bruised egos from the Jeopardy group chat.
It’s been a rough one for California’s most chaotic candidate, and Gary, Shannon, and Board Wizard Elmer can’t get over her mashed-potato meltdown. Plus, Kevin Costner’s alleged fight, a deadly explosion in Tennessee, and Turning Point USA’s plan to rival the NFL halftime show.
Gary goes solo to unpack a wild hour: starting with breaking updates on the explosion in Tennessee before diving into #SwampWatch and the latest out of D.C., including President Trump’s threats of new China tariffs and his Gaza ceasefire success. Then things get weird when Gary stumbles across a story about a gay man and straight woman who are married, monogamous, and expecting a child, and he tries to make sense of it all. Plus, Heather Brooker joins the show for The Entertainment Report, featuring rave adventures and the new Tron movie.
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