Episode 143: The One About Pope Leo XIV

Cold Open Question of the Week: As a baptised Catholic male, you meet the eligibility requirements to be pope. What name would you if chosen as pope?Cold Open Question of the Week II: This past Monday was Cinco De Mayo. It was also Square Root Day! 5/5/25. It was the first Square Root Day since 4/4/16. Gary, former math teacher, please tell us when the next Square Root Day will occur? What purpose do square roots serve in math?Bathroom Remodel Update: Floor, sink, toilet, vanity are all in…Habemus papam: We have a Pope! Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, educated at Villanova, is now the leader of the Roman Catholic church. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Belichick’s Girl: Jordon Hudson has the UNC head coach in her control. From CBS News interviews to social media posts. (Her mom is a business manager of a Provincetown sex shop.)Kentucky Derby: Did Gary watch any of the Kentucky Derby? Journalism finished second to Sovereignty.Rain, Rain, Rain: It’s been raining for a week up here in NEPA.The Truth Lies: Saw them perform at Bar & Company in Olyphant. Gary will know this as the Stone Elephant. Brian experienced another I’m Getting Old Moment!Bret Hart’s Autobiography: Currently reading the Hit Man’s book. Fascinating read:* Relations: Jim Neidhart, Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith* Women: Japan, Canada, Europe* Wrestlers: Abdullah the Butcher, Bad News Brown, Hulk Hogan (Japan)* Behind the Scenes: Stampede Wrestling, NWA, WWFAI Voices from The Grave: Which dead sportscaster would you bring back to call one more game? Gary likes the idea of Howard Cosell calling some football games.Gary’s News of the Weird Sponsored by Rapp Brewing Company:Tonight: Back country burro running; and some serious coin!Thank you to our sponsor, Rapp Brewing Company. Be sure to stop in for the best brews, and tell them Brian and Gary sent you!Celebrity Sound-a-like: Brian asks Gary if he sounds like mucic super-producer Rick Rubin?Have you subscribed to TheBrianLennonShow? We’d really appreciate your support. It’s FREE and guarantees you won’t miss an episode. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe