Episode 153: The One About Ozzy and Theo and Curtains for 'The Late Show'

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 they believe the Coldplay Kiss Cam moment between Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot took off like it did as a viral meme?Crack Me Up: Brian visited the chiropractor this past weekend for an adjustment. He believes his one leg is now longer.At the Movies: Brian took in two movies this past week.* Jurassic World Rebirth: Snooze fest and unbelievable. Flashlights that work after being dormant for 17 years? Buttery popcorn upsets their stomach.* Superman: News of the Weird Sponsored by Rapp Brewing Company:Tonight: Thousands celebrate hippo’s birthday! Trolls save the earth.This week’s food truck schedule: Friday, July 25th Salsa My Love from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Check ‘em out on Instagram and Facebook.Epstein Update: MLK Jr.’s daughter, Bernice, has called for the release of the Epstein files.Sentenced: Bryan Kohberger was formally sentenced to four consecutive life sentences in Idaho for the killing of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. “I respectfully decline,” he said, when given the opportunity to address the court. One of the victims’ sisters, Alivea Goncalves, and her victim impact statement has gone viral!Saturday, August 2nd: Cheap Shots with Almost Infamous, led by Bill Raider. 8 p.m. to whenever. Come down and say hi to Brian and Gary!Apology: Brian has to once again apologize. This time to golfer Scottie Scheffler.Low Cut Connie: The Philadelphia-based band has been removed from a Wilkes Barre, Pa. concert for “politics reasons.” Things went from bad to worse for the concert organizers, however.Not Drinking: Gen Z and Millenials are not drinking as much as Baby Boomers (and Gen X?). Tom Segura was discussing this on a recent podcast. Is drinking not cool because their parents did/do it? The obvious health effects drinking can have? Brian and Gary discuss.The Next Joe Buck?: Brian’s sports announcing career will launch this fall as part of a local sports broadcasting network for high school football. Details to come.RIP The Holiday House: Tom Culkin, who decorated his Moosic St. home in Scranton with holiday themed lights, displays and characters, passed away this week at the age of 77.RIP Prince of Darkness: Legendary heavy metal rocker, Ozzy Osbourne, died on Tuesday. Lead singer of Black Sabbath, Osbourne would go on to fame throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s as a solo act before becoming America’s favorite dad on the MTV reality show, “The Osbournes.” Do you remember the story of him biting the head off of a bat?Thank you for listening to TheBrianLennonShow on Substack! We hope you take a minute to SUBSCRIBE below: Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe