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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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79:03

Episode 172: The One About Being Open To God

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/12/21

Cold Open Question of the Week: When was the last time you were the center of attention?This week, we welcome back our friend, Steve DeLaney, for his annual Advent visit, where he helps guide us through the Advent season as we prepare for Christmas.Steve’s Substack, Some Things, is where he shares his writing and reflection during each week of the Advent season.Subscribe to Steve’s Substack right here:A teacher, writer, speaker and worker in Catholic ministry, Steve currently teaches high school

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60:38

Episode 171: The One About Tight Ends and Bad Men

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/12/18

Cold Open Question of the Week: Is there a point where even the small things in life will feel like enough?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Shannon Reads: Brian’s visit to Goodreads reveals Gary’s wife is reading about troublesome tight ends.Old Man Rivers: The 44-year-old grandfather, Philip Rivers, returned to the field this week for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. The team fell short, but Rivers had led them to a late fourth-quarter lead, before falling to the Seattle Seahawks.College Football

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56:00

Episode 170: The One About Cat Rescue and Abandoned...

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/12/13

Cold Open Question of the Week: We all know the famous Christmas song, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Is home a place or people?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: An update on Brian’s cat rescue operation leads to an emergency room visit for rabies shots.Guess Who’s Back: Brian’s annual visitor, his hernia, is back.Abandoned Things: Someone posted a video of Mike Tyson’s abandoned Ohio mansion this week. There’s been videos of abandoned Pocono resorts and shopping

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51:59

Episode 169: The One About "Rage Bait"

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/12/05

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone?NEPA’s First Snow Fall: Tuesday was cancelled here in Northeastern PA thanks to 6 inches of the white powdery stuff. One of Brian’s Florida friends, not Gary, posted a meme regarding the pending snow.Word of the Year: Oxford Dictionary named “rage bait” it’s word of the year. Last year Oxford chose “brain rot.”Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Mispellings: Brian’s starting to wonder if he has an undiagnosed speech

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43:57

Episode 168: The One About Susan Powter

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/11/27

Cold Open Question of the Week: You meet your 18 year old self, you’re allowed 3 words. What do you say?Thanksgiving Plans: Brian and Gary will be visiting the out-laws in-laws this weekend for Turkey Day.* Grilled Turkey? One of Brian’s acquaintances is grilling his bird this year.Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Take My Breath Away: Brian’s wife’s candle takes away his breath. Does anyone else suffer from this?The Woodlands: The famous Northeastern Pennsylvania hot spot is closed due to an

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73:33

Episode 167: The One About Customer Service

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/11/19

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could be in any historic photograph, which one would it be, and why?Gary Does Tampa: Patriots fan Gary took Tampa by storm this past weekend with a weekend full of Patriot-themed activities. We get the lowdown including reaction to New England’s win.10-4: Target is introducing “customer service” for the holiday shopping season. According to USA Today: Shoppers “will soon see more smiles and maybe even exchange more pleasantries with employees, thanks to a new

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66:48

Episode 166: The One About Ric Flair & Leather Pants

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/11/06

Cold Open Question of the Week: Tom Brady says his family dog is a clone. Would Gary or Brian clone their family pet?Gary Meets Natch: Gary’s Sunday football viewing turns into a meeting with The Man he quoted in his high school yearbook. We get all the details.Mamdani Wins NY: The Ugandan immigrant socialist Democrat, Zohran Mamdani, won the NYC mayoral race. Brian and Gary react to his election win.YouTubeTV vs. Disney: Brian’s had it(!) with the current state of streaming platforms/networks,

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57:46

Episode 165: The One About Sports Movies & Gambling

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/11/04

Cold Open Question of the Week: asdf The Sports Equinox occured this week — MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA — what sports movies would be on your Mount Rushmore? Take a Gamble: The NBA has another (or growing) betting scandal. 20 percent of 18-24 year olds in New Jersey are gambling addicts. Almost 50 percent of males between 18-49 have an account with at least one sportsbook. Griffin Olah.* the number of people using sportsbooks doubled in 2021, and now sits at 12% of Americans* 39.2 million Americans placed

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43:57

Episode 164: The One About Skechers

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/10/25

Cold Open Question of the Week: Have you ever owned a pair of Sketchers? (I got some wild responses when he posted he’s never owned a pair of Skechers on Facebook.)Blue Jay Way: Brian and Gary reminisce about the last time the Blue Jays were playing in the World Series. Hint: Brian and Gary were in high school.Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Halloween: Is Gary’s house decorated? Has he or will he be attending any ghoulish parties in the next week?* Brian tried to visit the Halloween house in

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59:27

Episode 163: The One About...

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/10/16

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the longest amount of time you’ve ever spent in the restroom at your place of employment?Baseball in JAX: Gary reports back from his son’s baseball showcase in Jacksonville, where Gary was also able to pick-up a few new brewery stickers.Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:ENTERTAINMENTDancing With The Stars: Danielle Fishel, Topanga Lawrence from “Boy Meets World”, is on the show this season. Does Gary watch DWTS? Which ‘90s crush would Gary like to dance

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53:41

Episode 162: The One About Haircuts & Waterbeds

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/10/10

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather lose 10 lbs. or gain 20 lbs. of muscle?Gary Gets a Haircut: Gary pays off his debt for picking Penn State against Oregon.Water Beds: Based on historical data, it’s believed that upwards of 15-20% of Americans used waterbeds during the 1980s. In 1987, waterbeds made up around 22% of mattress sales in the U.S.The Human Mind: A new study shows the human mind peaks between the ages of 55 to 60.Professional Flag Football: The guys talk about the growing

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62:15

Episode 161: The One About Murderland

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/10/03

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could change your weight, your height or your hair, which would you change?Christmas Is Coming: Brian warns Gary it’s less than 3 months until Christmas. What’s on Gary’s wish list this year?Murderland: Brian read the Caroline Fraser book about crime waves that hit the Pacific Northwest during the 1960s-80s, including a slew of noted serial killers, chief among them, Ted Bundy.Charlie Sheen Doc: Brian and his wife watched the two-part documentary about Charlie

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66:49

Episode 160: The One About...Charlie Kirk

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/09/26

Cold Open Question of the Week: More acceptable absence from work: Your 13-year-old dog died or you take the day off from work because it’s your birthday?Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen, discussing Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw for skipping a game Sunday to attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial in Arizona. “The thought of leaving your team in the middle of a race for any reason other than a family emergency really strikes me as weird,” Cohen said.Charlie Kirk: Brian discusses his feelings about the

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56:24

Episode 159: The One About The Polish Festival &...

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/09/04

Cold Open Question of the Week: What is one article of clothing that someone could wear that would make you walk out on a date with them?Polish Family & Food Festival: Brian attends the Polish American Family Festival & Country Fair at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.Jill Drinks Coffee: Brian’s wife mistakenly takes a sip of his iced coffee from Dunkin’.Jill Puts Together Furniture: Brian’s wife has been busy putting together bookshelves and TV stands. Gary has his own foray into

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63:31

Episode 158: The One About Logos and Botox

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/08/28

Cold Open Question of the Week:* Do you have a favorite or memorable first day of school?A Logo: Cracker Barrel receives backlash over new logo. On Wednesday, the company announced it was going back to its original logo featuring Uncle Herschel. What gives? Minneapolis Shooting: Two children are dead following a shooting rampage at a Minneapolis Roman Catholic church on Wednesday. Brian and Gary react and discuss mass shootings. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Botox Babes: Does Gary know any

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65:03

Episode 157: The One About When SportsCenter Used to...

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/08/22

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather sweat maple syrup or cry strawberry jam?Head of the Class: President Donald Trump was busy this week meeting with world leaders in an effort to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Brian and Gary discuss the pros and cons of possible peace settlements. Fiona Jordan: The Scranton “influencer”, now 23, gets cancelled for a video stemming from a night of babysitting when she was 15. The video shows the child inhaling a vape and “waterfalling” a drink.Watch

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Episode 156: The One About Trump's Meet-up and Clean-up

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/08/14

Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the oldest t-shirt you own and still wear?Gary’s Hat: Gary rocks his new hat by Webb Western, for which he is now a “model.” If you want a hat like Gary’s wearing, use link: https://webbwestern.com/?ref=ibspdpvmAnd for 10% off use code: GARYMCDANIEL at check out!Trump & Putin: The two leaders are expected to meet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchoragein, Alaska on Friday to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. What can possibly go wrong?* Trump has

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74:01

Episode 155: The One About The Dislocated Knee

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/08/07

Cold-Open Question of the Week: What’s the wildest or weirdest way you’ve hurt yourself physically?Dislocated: Brian dislocated his right knee while driving in the car with his daughter Ruby on Tuesday night, resulting in another trip to the ER. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Gary’s Week Home in PennsylvaniaCasa Bella: Brian, Gary and friends Jason M. and Lisa endulge at Scranton’s finest Italian restaurant.Under Par: Brian, Gary, John and Bob shot a (-1) for the Christopher Lewis Memorial

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76:38

Episode 154: The One About Losing Hulk Hogan

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/07/31

Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather be Florida hot, or Pennsylvania hot?RIP Hulk Hogan: Brian and Gary discuss the death of “Immortal” Hulk Hogan, who played a huge part in both of their childhood and young adulthood.Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:CTE & NFL: The shooting on Monday appears to be linked to the offices of the NFL. QB on Netflix: The series follows NFL quarterbacks Joe Burrough, Kirk Cousins and Jared Goff during the 2024 NFL season. It was a disappointing finish for

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87:26

Episode 153: The One About Ozzy and Theo and Curtains...

TheBrianLennonShow ·

2025/07/24

Cold Open Question of the Week: Who is your GOAT for late night talk show host?Late Show No Mo’: CBS announced the cancelation of the “The Late Show with Steven Colbert”. The network, citing financial pressures, said the cancellation will take effect in May 2026, the normal end of the broadcast TV season. “The Late Show” is supposedly the highest-rated late night talk show.Missed Cut: Breaking News! Brian misses out in the 2026 Masters tickets lottery.Coldplay Romance: Gary and Brian discuss why

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