Episode 198: The One About Taylor & Travis

Cold-Open Question of the Week: The Babylon Bee shared a satirical post depicting Jesus miraculously transforming oatmeal raisin cookies into chocolate chip cookies. The post prompted widespread discussion on X, where users debated the merits of oatmeal raisin versus chocolate chip cookies. Are you an oatmeal raisin or chocolate chip cookie guy?Fourth of July Weekend:Gary’s Brewery Tour: Gary was tagging himself at a number of Tampa area breweries this weekend. E.R.: Brian spent Saturday afternoon in the E.R. with his wife following a “boating accident.”America’s Sweethearts:Wedding Bells: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden over the weekend.* Paul McCartney performed “I Want To Hold Your Hand” for the first time since 1964* Adam Sandler conducted the wedding ceremony* Stevie Nicks, of Fleetwood Mac, reportedly performed* Travis Kelce cries during ceremonyCouple of the Year: Gary and his wife, Shannon, are currently vying for Variety Magazine’s America’s Favorite Couple. The online story included a fact about the couple’s relationship that Brian was unaware of, and involves “paper or plastic.”Salamanca Update: Brian updates us on his daughter Ruby’s whereabouts and that search for a suitable souvenir! The 2026 FIFA World Cup: * The U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium on Monday night, ending the team’s 2026 World Cup run.* Instant Classic: Mexico-England’s 3-2 Sunday Night thriller in Mexico City captured soccer fans’ attention.* Did Argentina, with 3 goals in a span of 10 minutes, complete the biggest comeback since the New England Patriots’ comeback against the Falcons in the Super Bowl? Our friend Neil Paine has the answer!Groundskeeping: Brian and his friend and fellow coach, Dylan, planted grass seed this week at the flag football field.Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.Gary’s News of the Weird:Sponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight: Joey Chestnut claims Mustard Belt (again); Copy of Declaration found in England.This Week’s Food Truck Schedule:* Friday, July 10th: 313 Tacos & Tamales, 4-8 p.m.* Saturday, July 11th: Detroit Coney Island, 4-8 p.m.* Check out what’s currently now on tap.RIP: Pour One OutTrooper Michael Pahira Jr.: The Pennsylvania State Trooper, 44, was struck and killed as he was inspecting a tractor trailer on the shoulder of Interstate 81. The 20-year veteran of the force as based out of PSP’s Frackville barracks. The driver who killed Pahira, is a Haitian national living in Brockton, Mass., who was in the U.S. illegally and had been granted a commercial driver's license in Massachusetts.YMCA: Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People, whose onstage costumes and catchy songs included "YMCA," "In the Navy" and "Macho Man," died on Tuesday, June 30th, according to the band’s social media post this week. He was 74.George E. Johnson Sr.: The black hair care pioneer, who created Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen, died at 99. https://abcnews.com/US/black-hair-care-pioneer-george-johnson-sr-dies/story?id=134532103Lauren Bennett: The G.R.L. member and singer on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” singer died this week. She was 37.Mitch McConnell: Brian wonders if the Kentucky Senator is alive and/or functioning?What We’re Watching:Gary: Gary finished up “Dutton Ranch” and “From.” Meanwhile, AppleTV’s “Silo” is back, and he’s also found the British crime equivalent to “Cagney & Lacey” with “Ccooper & Fry.”Brian: Brian watched the Martin Short documentary Life Is Short on Netflix Friday morning with his son, Bernie. The World Cup on Fox.Before We Go: Star Wars Turns 50: Might we have an real-life meet-up with the Death Star Human Resources Department’s Jeff K in the outpost known as Philadelphia in 2027? Psst! You Should Subscribe to this Podcast: Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe