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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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Latest Episodes

HOUR 1 (10/27): Elmer’s girlfriend ate his garlic fries, and Shannon has a solution: Why aren’t we all sharing? Gary and Shannon tackle the fry dispute before turning to record tides, a PCH closure and possible Halloween rain. With the midterms one w... more

HOUR 2 (10/27): A $34-million school with zero students? Gary and Shannon unpack LAUSD’s empty-campus headache and debate whether California’s proposed billionaire tax could leave everyone else paying the price. Plus, a reported FBI search tied to th... more

HOUR 3 (10/27): A fabricated pregnancy, altered evidence and a former “Bachelor” fighting to clear his name. Gary and Shannon unpack the Laura Owens case in #TrueCrimeTuesday, including her guilty pleas to four felonies and the question Clayton Echar... more

HOUR 2 (10/26): Could ten seconds be enough to stop overthinking and make your move? Gary and Shannon explore a simple rule for taking action, then weigh prediction markets against polls in L.A.’s tight mayoral race. Plus, speed cameras, parents’ res... more

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Recent Guests

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Karen Bass
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Mark Foster
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Kevin Elliott
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Jamie Paige
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Andrew Brandt
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Episode: INSIDE THE NFL MONEY MACHINE

Hosts

Gary Hoffmann
Host of The Gary and Shannon Show; long-time radio host with a focus on news, sports, and local culture
Shannon Farren
Co-host of The Gary and Shannon Show; recognized for lively hosting, entertainment coverage, and live banter

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 356 ratings
  • My favorite cohost chemistry

    This is a great show for chemistry between the hosts as they cover a variety of topics. Gary keeps things on track, while Shannon google-googles inappropriate things because she forgets she’s on a radio show. I listen to every episode as soon as it publishes, and they’ve played many of my talk-backs on air. I’m a genuine fan. But there are problems with the podcast. Imagine watching 5 episodes of “The Office”, and then episode 6 is just episode 2 again. They took the great idea of a weekend edit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Zero Ehxe
    United Statesa month ago
  • Podcast is awful

    Podcast is 30mins of random nothing and then 2 mins about what the title says.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    No thanks nicknames are sillly
    United Statesa month ago
  • No more weekend update

    They used to have a separate podcast on Saturday that only for those that subscribed could listen to, now they just replay clips from the previous week that already aired. It’s time to unsubscribe

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Stupidapphater
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite cohost chemistry

    This is a great show for chemistry between the hosts as they cover a variety of topics. Gary keeps things on track, while Shannon google-googles inappropriate things because she forgets she’s on a radio show. I listen to every episode as soon as it publishes, and they’ve played many of my talk-backs on air. I’m a genuine fan. I also acknowledge people’s issues with the ads being excessive and intrusive. To be fair, the interrupting ads have been cut back, and the ads present are less annoying th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zero Ehxe
    United States5 months ago
  • TOO MANY ADS

    Love Gary and Shannon, not hearing the same 3 mins of ads every time there’s a commercial break.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ClClClare
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise strong host chemistry and engaging banter.
Some episodes attract criticism for perceived bias or handling of certain topics.
Ads are frequently noted as intrusive or poorly managed but pacing remains solid.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

11 YEARS IN & WE’RE GOING TO VENTURA COUNTY!
Q: What do you say to people who think that the Brewers are the team of destiny this season?
Tim says he likes the Brewers' style of play, while the hosts discuss how their small-ball approach can win close games against a star-heavy team such as the Dodgers.
11 YEARS IN & WE’RE GOING TO VENTURA COUNTY!
Q: Tim, what are we going to do?
Tim Cates says the Dodgers' frustration stems from failing to score with runners in scoring position, and warns that another loss would put the team in a difficult position in the series.
DODGERS PANIC, GUILFOYLE UNDER FIRE & CELEBRITY TURBULENCE
Q: What's going on?
Tim Cates says the Dodgers have faced and overcome a 0–2 NLCS deficit before, and notes that the series is returning to Dodger Stadium with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow scheduled to pitch.
DODGERS MOJO, DIDDY DRAMA & A RUNWAY CLOSE CALL
Q: What does he think about that?
Tim Cates says Steve Sax enjoys being remembered as the player on deck when Kirk Gibson hit his famous home run.
DODGERS MOJO, DIDDY DRAMA & A RUNWAY CLOSE CALL
Q: What's wrong with Shohei?
Tim Cates says Ohtani addressed the media about his health and explained why he believes he can still play productively, after teammates and manager Dave Roberts had faced questions about his absence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gary and Shannon

What is Gary and Shannon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners likely tune in for brisk, opinionated morning news and talk that blends current events, politics, sports, finance, and light entertainment with humor. The show features two veteran hosts who steer discussions through fast-paced banter, live updates, interviews with industry insiders, and timely cultural commentary, often touching on local issues and national headlines. This mix tends to attract professionals seeking actionable takeaways, candid perspectives, and a relatable, high-energy delivery. A notable strength is the consistent host chemistry and willingness to cover a broad spectrum of topics, from sports camp updates to money conversations with families, making it appealing to diverse, time-constrained audiences who want bo... more

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2. Karen Bass
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8. Tyler Katzenberger

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