Episode 171: The One About Tight Ends and Bad Men

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 Playoff: The second year of the CFP kicks off on Friday. Who is Gary rooting for?Men Behaving BadlySean Combs: The Reckoning: Did Gary watch the Netflix mini-docuseries?Sherrone Moore: The Michigan head football coach was fired last week and details have emerged as to why he was fired.Jay Kelly: Did Gary watch the latest Netflix movie starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler? Am I the only one who enjoys Sandler’s dramatic movies more than his comedies?All In The Family: Rob Reiner’s son allegedly killed him and his wife this past week in their Brentwood, California home. Reiner recently released This Is Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, a sequel to his cult classic film.Color of the Year: Pantone picked its Color of the Year for 2026: “Cloud Dancer.” Is white an absence of color?Tilly Norwood: Has Gary heard of Tilly Norwood, the AI actress? Is this the future of Hollywood? Or entertainment, as we once knew it?Gary’s News of the WeirdSponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight: Costumes and competitors light up dart competition; Harvard morgue manager convicted for selling parts.Food Truck Schedule: * Thursday, December 18th: Roger’s Second City Pizza, 5-9 p.m.* Friday, December 19th: Bria’s Woodfired Creations, 5-9 p.m.* Saturday, December 20th: Kielbasa Bus, 5-9 p.m.* Sunday, December 21st: Detroit Coney Island, 2-6 p.m.RIPRob Reiner: The loveable “Meathead” on “All In the Family,” and director of movie classics such as This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride,When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men was allegedly stabbed to death by his son, Nick Reiner. His wife, Michele Singer, was also killed. Thank you for listening and watching TheBrianLennonShow with Gary McDaniel. Be sure to subscribe and tell a friend. People listen to their friends! Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe