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TheBrianLennonShow

Brian Lennon and co-host Gary McDaniel discuss a range of current topics and catch-up with friends. thebrianlennonshow.substack.com

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52:05

Episode 124: The One About Belts, Figures and More

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/11/27

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could invite any professional wrestler — past or present, dead or alive — to your Thanksgiving dinner, who would it be?Tonight we welcome Gary, Jason, and Mike, from BeltsFiguresandMore, to the show.Lifelong wrestling fans, the guys have turned their passion into something more. Each month, the guys conduct a raffle on their TikTok page for collectible item. The response by fans had helped them become well known among the internet wrestling community and

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60:50

Episode 123: The One About "Read When..." with Serena...

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/11/21

Cold Open Question of the Week: Did you ever write a poem or keep a journal?About Serena Davis: Serena is a recent graduate of Seton Hall University, where she earned dual degrees in public relations and journalism.Read When… is Serena’s first published book of poetry which she wrote over a two year period and in which she shares her most personal inner thoughts and feelings.Read When… is a poetry book where each chapter is focused on the difficulties and successes of life, created for people to

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88:33

Episode 122: The One About The Election Results

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/11/14

Cold Open Question of the Week: Who’s the President-elect, Gary?Programming Notes:Be sure to check out our podcast episode with Ben Payavis and John Kennedy, two former Scranton Eagles football players who also produced a wonderful documentary about the team’s history and dominance in semi-pro football during the 1980s and ‘90s.The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football premieres Thursday, November 14th at 7 p.m and 9 p.m. on WVIA. www.WVIA.orgBe sure to check-out Griffin Olah’s SID Sports

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58:29

Episode 121: The One About The Forgotten Dynasty:...

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/11/06

Cold Open Question of the Week: Did you ever go to a Scranton Eagles football game?Tonight we welcome Ben Payavis and John Kennedy, producers of the upcoming WVIA TV documentary film, The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football. Covering the birth of the semi-pro football team in 1971, as the Lackawanna County Eagles, to the team’s re-birth in 1982, as the Scranton Eagles, and capturing the work, dedication, camaraderie and personalities that led to the franchise’s 11 Empire Football League

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73:01

Episode 120: The One About Halloween

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/10/31

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s The Craziest College Classes On Your College Transcript?This week, we are joined by John Crimella from Tailgators Setup podcast, and Paul McKendry, two of Gary’s Florida buddies.We’re set to discuss a range of topics, including the upcoming election, Halloween traditions, college basketball names, and much more.On Next Week’s Episode: Brian and Gary speak with Ben Payavis and John Kennedy, producers of an upcoming documentary, The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton

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79:07

Episode 119: The One About Ozempic

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/10/23

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the closest you’ve come to passing out?Spin Class: Brian discusses his first spin class he took this past weekend. You can read all about his experience.Offensive Behavior: Brian runs into some more bad behavior. “Not to be offensive…” means you’re most likely about to offend someone. And is it polite to clip your nails in public?Ozempic: RFK Jr. is on a mission to Make America Healthy Again. Brian reads the former presidential candidates statement regarding

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92:15

Episode 118: The One About Milton

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/10/16

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could have any celebrity listen to our podcast, who would it be?Milton’s Aftermath: Gary details his time spent with his in-laws in the wake of Hurrican Milton taking dead aim at his area of Florida. We also hear about the impact the storm had on his house, the street traffic, and what left a noxious odor throughout the house.Daydreamin’ ‘Bout the Way Things Sometimes Are: Last week, Brian contributed a piece for Christopher Bradley’s Substack. The topic was

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74:36

Episode 117: The One About Pete Rose, True Crime...

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/10/02

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could have a beer with Tim Walz or JD Vance, who would you belly up to the bar with?Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo: Sport stars Pete Rose, the legendary baseball player who was banned for life from Major League Baseball, and the 7-foot-2 NBAer Dikembe Mutombo died on Monday, hours apart. Brian and Gary discuss the complicated legacy Rose leaves behind.Revisionist History: Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame; the Menendez Brothers are innocent; Scott Peterson

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72:15

Episode 116: The One About AI Journalism

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/09/25

Cold Open Question of the Week: What song lyrics have you completely memorized?Hurricane Helene: A new storm — which will strengthen into Hurricane Helene -- is taking aim at Florida. It’s forecasted to make landfall along the Big Bend area as a hurricane on Thursday. Is Gary prepping? Schools closing? Work from home?AI in Sports Journalism: Brian has concerns over a piece he read by Brian Mortiz on Substack.* Where will young journalists get their start? What is the long-term effect of journalism?*

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73:20

Episode 115: The One About Pickleball

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/09/19

Cold Open Question of the Week: What game show do you think you’d have the best chance of winning?Pickleball Champs: Brian and his son, Joseph, won the beginner/intermediate pickleball tournament this weekend! The event benefited the Valley Community Library.Harris in the Barre: The vice president, Kamala Harris, visited Wilkes University this past Friday. Brian’s wife was in attendance.Trump Got Shot: Martin Gurri in The Free Press, a Substack publication argues people have turned away from the

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56:07

Episode 114: The One About Dave Grohl

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/09/11

Cold Open Question of the Week: Is “thanks in advance” passive-aggressive?BREAKING: Rock star Dave Grohl, 55, father of three daughters with wife Jordyn Blume, announced on Instagram Tuesday that he fathered a daughter outside of his marriage.The Debate II: If you haven’t heard, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump debated Tuesday night. Brian and Gary watched the first 30 minutes.James Earl Jones: The legendary actor and “voice” died this past week. From legendary roles as

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73:15

Episode 113: The One About The COVID Weekend

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/09/04

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather have your credit card statements or text messages made public?Gary Gets an Unexpected Call: His friends make a call giving him a reprieve from his holiday home sentence.The best hour of your entire week!COVID Outbreak: The McDaniels experienced a Covid outbreak at the house this past week. Gary gives us all the details about how he avoided his family all weekend.Oasis Reunites: Brian and Gary discuss the planned reunion of the Brothers Gallagher —

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70:54

Episode 112: The One About Venmo Moms

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/08/28

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the pettiest reason you’ve been turned off by someone? (Romantically or platonically.)Welcome to the Best Hour of Your Entire Week!Folks, we are looking for sponsors. If your business or company is interested in advertising with us, please reach out and let Brian or Gary know.Venmo Mom: A viral TikTok explains what Brian and his wife have noticed, which is a lack of volunteers for classroom parents and coaches. All-In: On this week’s All-In podcast, one of the

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64:38

Episode 111: The One About Birth Rates and Seduction

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/08/21

Cold Open Question of the Week: What is the name your parents almost named you?Return of the Mac: This week, Brian and Gary, or is it Suzanne and Georgia, discuss Gary’s trip back home to Northeast Pennsylvania this past weekend. Gary also discusses the three things that stood out to him on his trip home.Golf Recap: Brian and Gary spent Saturday golfing in the Chris Lewis Memorial Tournament in honor of their friend and classmate who passed away in 2014. The guys solve the case of the falling golf

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81:41

Episode 110: The One About Fancy Bathrooms

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/08/14

Cold Open Question of the Week: Where’s the nicest (or fanciest) place you’ve pooped?We are still looking for sponsors for our podcast! We had 113 downloads on Monday alone! If you have a small, local business in Northeast Pennsylvania or Pinellas County, Fla., let us hear from you to see how we can help promote your business.The Text That Nearly Gave Brian a Heart Attack: Brian received the following text from Gary on Friday night, putting him in a straight-up panic:* Has Gary ever sent, been sent,

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71:43

Episode 109: The One About The Paris Olympics with...

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/08/07

Cold Open Question of the Week: Ketchup or mustard on a hot dog?Tonight we’re joined by Los Angeles Times reporter, Chuck Schilken, to discuss the Olympics, the Lakers and the NBA media rights deals, The best hour of your week!Debby Does Florida: Gary’s weekend getaway was extra wet this past weekend. We get all of the soppy details…Chuck’s Impressions of the Paris Olympics: Chuck has been covering stories out of Paris this past week. We get is takes on the athletes, stories, controversies, and

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77:37

Episode 108: The One About Drinking with Fido

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/07/31

Cold Open Question of the Week: Gary, this past week on Substack’s Notes there was a viral post: Introduce your Substack with a movie still. What movie still would you use to introduce your Substack?Welcome to the best hour of your week!Gary’s Coming Home: Gary has booked his flight to PA in order to play in the Chris Lews Memorial Golf Tournament next month!Service Pets in Bars: Brian was at Cheap Shots in Olyphant this past Friday when a dog walked into the bar! Gary discusses his experience with

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70:03

Episode 107: The One About Dropping Out

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/07/24

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could be either the Democratic nominee for President, Vice President, or director of the Secret Service, which job would you choose and why?Possibly the best hour of your entire week!How Do You Know Him?: Brian is frequently asked how he knows Gary. They explain to new listeners how they know each other exactly.We will discuss politics, but we will also discuss a whole lot more, as always, so be sure to stay tuned. And don’t forget to subscribe to

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76:53

Episode 106: The One About NCAA '25

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/07/18

Cold Open Question of the Week: Where's the worst place you've ever slept?Tonight we welcome special guest and Tailgators Setup podcast’s resident college football expert, John Crimella, to discuss the much anticipated release of EA Sports’ NCAA ‘25 college football video game.But first…Disney Cruise: Gary gives us the details of his recent Disney cruise, including the visit to the Star Wars themed bar, and his first taste of the forbidden Absinthe.Watch TheBrianLennonShow on SubstackPresidential

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54:34

Episode 105: The One About Our Year-end Goals

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2024/07/10

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s your favorite summer memory?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:While Brian and Gary are away this week, it doesn't mean they're leaving you hanging.On this week’s exciting episode, Brian and Gary discuss their goals for the remainder of 2024.Feeling like he might be heading into a rut, Brian recently picked up The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy, a book celebrating its 10th anniversary, and is a widely regarded personal development tome.Gary’s Goals:* No Cut

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