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Gary and Shannon

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

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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28:54

The Fujiwara Effect Meets Taylor Swift?

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/07

Gary and Shannon kick off the hour diving into today’s biggest stories: a miraculous survival after a medical helicopter crash on Highway 50, Trump distancing himself from Ghislaine Maxwell and Diddy, and gold hitting a record-breaking $4,000 per ounce.Then, as storms Jerry and Priscilla swirl in the Atlantic, Gary gets one last chance to drop his favorite phrase—“the Fujiwara effect.”Later, Atlantic writer Spencer Kornhaber joins the show to unpack his viral piece “Taylor Swift’s Fairy Tale Is

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28:32

Showgirls, Scandals, and Supreme Court Drama

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/06

Gary and Shannon open the show breaking down Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of Showgirl and its viral track “Wood.” Shannon insists Gary’s not the target demo, while Gary admits he’s listening anyway to keep up with the zeitgeist.The conversation shifts to former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, who’s facing a level 5 felony after attacking a delivery driver, an incident allegedly caught on video. Then, they analyze a major court ruling blocking the federal deployment of National Guard troops and

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31:29

From Mount Everest to Mark Sanchez

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/06

Gary and Shannon start hour two climbing through the headlines, and they cover the more than 200 hikers stranded amid a blizzard on Mount Everest. They then pivot to a Deputy White House advisor’s leaked texts suggesting the 82nd Airborne should be deployed to Portland, though Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prefers the National Guard. From global tension to local luxury, they unpack the LA Times feature on the “Bunker Mirage,” a lavish underground playground for SoCal’s ultra-rich.Later, they

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28:50

Gary’s Getting a Piercing?!

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/06

Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down the stalled government shutdown on day six and a revealing new poll showing that voters under 50 are the least likely to support a female president. Then, Gary officially “retires” the word Fujiwara after the much-hyped storm fizzled out. Then they shift gears to Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl and its box office–topping companion film, debating whether fans really wanted a love album over another breakup

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29:25

That's a Bad Look for A Nice Guy...

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/06

Gary and Shannon close out the show with a packed final hour. Shannon’s still pushing for Gary to celebrate the show’s 10-year anniversary with a piercing before diving into #WhatsHappening: from TMZ leaking footage of Mark Sanchez’s altercation to Dodgers playoff updates, Ghislaine Maxwell’s denied appeal, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking box-office weekend, and Governor Newsom facing pressure to crack down on SoCal’s copper thefts.Then it’s #GaSFantasy4Play as the pair review their NFL week 5 picks

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31:10

Pacific Airshow at Huntington Beach

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/03

Gary and Shannon are at Huntington Beach for the pacific airshow. Mark Foster Talks about the Lyon Air Museum.

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32:16

Teen Pilot Down Under

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/03

Gary and Shannon talk wih the Pacific Air Show Director Kevin Elliott and 15 year old Australian pilot Byron Waller who has been flying around Australia to raise awareness for Crohn's Disease.

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31:46

Dole Whip Guy

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/03

Gary and Shannon talk the latest about the Goverment Shutdown and then check in with Guy Lintzen from Dole Whip Guy.

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41:44

Woman Boards Plane Flown by Pilot Boyfriend

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/03

Woman Boards Plane Flown by Pilot Boyfriend, Then He Makes Announcement. What you learned and Nine News Nuggets you need to know.

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33:37

Attack On Manchester Synagogue Kills Two

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/02

Dodgers Win! Attack on Manchester synagogue that killed two. Air Traffic Controllers are at risk of being affected by gov shut down.

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29:33

Mother Strips At Board Meeting

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/02

Paid to sue LA County. Woman strips at board meeting. Snake found at in & Out! Does Gary shave hit pits?

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37:13

Anti-Spam Apps That Work!

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/02

#SWAMPWATCH – US to lose $15B in GDP each week of a shutdown. A mysterious surrogacy mansion. A drug-plagued property. And a criminal known as ‘Dragon’. Anti-Spam Apps That Work! Chatbot/Ozark Mystery.

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30:38

Robotic In Vitro Fertilization

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/02

#WHATSHAPPENING / #Strange Science: Robotic In Vitro Fertilization.

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32:16

Gary, Shannon, and the Fujiwara Effect

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/01

Gary and Shannon open the show celebrating the Dodgers’ latest win and looking ahead to a full slate of MLB action. Then it’s on to Washington, where the looming government shutdown has everyone pointing fingers. They break down the fallout from Secretary of War Hegseth’s big meeting with military brass, with Shannon praising the generals for staying quiet in the media frenzy, while veterans weigh in via talkbacks. Later, Shannon teases Whatcha Watchin’ Wednesday with her first impressions of the

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31:54

Illegal Breasts & Animal Stories

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/01

Gary and Shannon lead off with breaking news after Councilman Curren Price was rushed from an event for a health emergency, though reports suggest he seemed to be joking and in good spirits with Mayor Bass by his side. The pair then turn to the haunting case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and its eerie ties to singer D4vd. From there, it’s a whirlwind of stories: the bizarre crackdown on “illegal” breast implants in North Korea, the end of HOV lane privileges for solo EV drivers, and fresh listener

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33:51

Shut Down, Glow Up, and Pup’d Out

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/01

Gary and Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, unpacking the latest government shutdown drama before shifting to the breaking news of Jane Goodall’s passing at 91. They also highlight LA County’s costly ballot map mailers mistake ahead of the special redistricting election and dive into a New York Post exclusive about people regretting their pandemic-era veneer makeovers. From there, it’s a mix of pop culture and tech: a record-breaking Wheel of Fortune payout, the AI actress Tilly Norwood

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30:58

From Fat Bear Week to Whatcha Watchin Wednesday

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/10/01

Gary and Shannon close out the show with #WhatsHappening, covering Councilmember Curren Price’s health scare, the passing of Jane Goodall, the latest MLB action, Fat Bear Week’s champion, and hurricanes Umberto and Imelda. The conversation shifts into an all-sports block with an MLB update, concerns over the Dodgers’ bullpen, and the surprising comments about the new face of Ozempic. Then it’s time for a double dose of Whatcha Watchin Wednesday: Gary dives into Jason Momoa’s Chief of War while

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30:42

From Military Brass to Landline Comebacks

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/09/30

Gary and Shannon open the show with breaking updates as the lockdown is lifted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. They dive into the Pentagon meeting where Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and President Trump declared the end of the “woke era,” though their speeches drew a mixed response from the military brass in attendance. The conversation shifts to today’s MLB Wild Card Series preview and the moments President Trump went off script during the meeting. Listener feedback pours in,

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31:21

Shannon Is A Princess

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/09/30

Gary and Shannon dive into Governor Newsom’s sweeping new AI legislation and debate whether it flips the usual Republican and Democrat positions on government regulation. They also explore the potential power of whoever pushes AI innovation the furthest. After hearing from listeners, the conversation veers into #RaptureTok and strange flying objects spotted over SoCal. Then, listener feedback sparks a heated Star Wars debate and some playful back-and-forth about Shannon being called a “princess.”

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31:30

From Fat Bears to Politics to Peculiar Animal Stories

Gary and Shannon ·

2025/09/30

Gary and Shannon begin a wide-ranging hour with Fat Bear Week’s final two contenders before diving into #SwampWatch. They break down Secretary of War Hegseth’s military meeting, Trump’s new deal with Pfizer, the looming government shutdown, Baron Trump’s unusual Trump Tower date-night security lockdown, and cannabis stocks soaring after Trump praised CBD. Then, they discuss the controversy surrounding Tilly Norwood, an AI actress stirring up debate among SAG-AFTRA. It’s also animal news time: from a

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