Episodes
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Episode 210: The One About Psycho Killers
Cold-Open Question of the Week: If you could have dinner with any character from a scary movie, who would it be? [NOTE: This episode was recorded on Wednesday evening, just a few hours before the News of Sir Patrick Stewart’s death. Stewart famously played USS Enterprise Captain Jean Luc Picard…
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Episode 209: The One About Fall Foliage
Cold-Open Question of the Week: You wake up tomorrow morning and you're 10 years old again. No bills. No responsibilities. Your parents are younger. Your childhood home is exactly how you remember it. What's the very first thing you're doing? Lafayette: Brian and his daughter, Ruby, toured the...
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Episode 207: The One About Public Executions and Lethal Injections
Cold-Open Question of the Week: If you had to name your child using a baseball term, what name would you give them? Primary Season: The mid-term elections are heating up with claims of dual-citizenship, mental illness, etc. Brian and Gary discuss the rash of election ads. Tupac’s Killer: Duane...
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Episode 206: The One About the Downfall of Society as Told Through “Annie Hall” and “Airplane!”
Cold-Open Question of the Week: This week’s Cold Open Question is a personal one. Annie Hall & Airplane!: Brian watched these two classic films and wonders when we became such a debased society. Dennis Miller: Brian watched the new documentary about the comedian’s time in the booth of Monday…
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Episode 204: The One About Dolly Parton
Cold-Open Question of the Week: Who do you believe would be the worst commencement address speaker? Worst Commencement Addresses: Bill Cosby, Temple, 2008. Jerry Sandusky, Penn State, 2007. College Freshman Moms: What a hot mess this group is! As parents adjust to children moving away to college,...
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Episode 203: The One About Cabbage & Columbia House
Cold-Open Question of the Week: What’s the most magical thing you’ve ever experienced? Cabbage Patch Kid: Brian might as well be on the infamous cabbage soup diet with how many piggies he’s eaten in the last week. When will the repercussions happen? Columbia Calls It Quits: The mail-order record...
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Episode 202: The One About Gary's 50th Birthday & Brewery Tours
Cold-Open Question of the Week: If you got 1 full week off and nobody had access to you, what would you do? [Editorial Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 12th. However, it is not being posted until Tuesday, August 18th. I apologize for the delay in publishing.] Rhuby…
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Episode 201: The One About Dramatic Irony
Cold-Open Question of the Week: When was the last time you cried in front of someone? Pick-up Artist: Did Brian fall for a pick-up artist at the fingerprinting location? EyeWitness Weather: With hurricane season in full-swing, we check in with Gary on hurricane threats and recent lighting strikes...
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Episode 200: The One About Episode No. 200
Cold-Open Question of the Week: What is something you will NEVER do again? Episode 200: Brian and Gary celebrate 200 episodes of TheBrianLennonShow podcast and talk about each of their favorite episodes and guest from the last four years. Flood Watch: The Northeast is under a flood watch. 1,000...
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Episode 199: The One About Thin Boy Summer
Cold-Open Question of the Week: If you had to live in one of the two remaining World Cup countries, which one would you choose? Spain or Argentina? Canadian Wild Fires: Our neighbors to the North and their wildfires are giving Brian and his Northeast Pennsylvanian’s smoke-filled skies and a...
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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…
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Episode 197: The One About America Turning 250
Cold-Open Question of the Week: Which do think is more likely come July 4th 2276: * The United States men’s national team has won the World Cup? The United States still exists under the current constitution and governmental structure? Dick’s (Sporting Goods Open) Pics: Brian took his two sons to...
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Episode 196: The One About The World Cup
Cold-Open Question of the Week: We start with some technical difficulties, but eventually end up with a question for Gary involving crushes and underwear. Long Drive: Brian discusses his long drive and the unbearable heat while traveling south to visit Gary. Supersoaker Summer: Does Gary remember...
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Episode 195: The One About Dan Patrick and Limiting Beliefs
Cold-Open Question of the Week: Would you rather people laugh when you entered a room, or as you left a room? Earthquake: Did Gary feel the Cuban earthquake in Florida? Reports are people in Orlando felt the tremors. We get Gary’s report from friends and neighbors. Master of the Universe: Gary…
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Episode 194: The One About 1999
Cold-Open Question of the Week: If you could overtake my body for one day, what would be the first thing you’d want to experience? Super Hero: Brian (possibly) saved a woman and her young son’s life on Sunday afternoon while leaving the flag football field after an unattended car crossed Main St....
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Episode 193: The One About Memorial Day Weekend
Cold-Open Question of the Week: What’s your biggest pet peeve about summer? Check out our YouTube Channel! ▶️ YouTube: TheBrianLennonShow Subscribe and check out Brian’s Gumby hair from last week’s episode (Episode 192)! Memorial Day Weekend Roundup: Lisa Tumbles: Was there a banana peel? Friend…
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Episode 192: The One About the Surprise Birthday Party
Cold Open Question of the Week: This week’s question/exercise comes from Don Boivin, who writes Shy Guy Meets the Buddha on Substack. Tell us your best songs from the bands listed above: Surprise!: Brian was surprised by a secret birthday party his family and friends planned for him on Saturday...
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Episode 191: The One About DoorDash
Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you date a woman who dips nicotine pouches? Thank You!!!: TheBrianLennonShow podcast has amassed more than 13K downloads on Substack! More than 4K views on our YouTube Channel! Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Senior Moments: Gary’s Knee: A trip to the...
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Episode 190: The One About Shredded Wheat
Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s the weirdest/most awkward funeral you’ve ever been to? Knoebels: Brian scored tickets from friend of the podcast, Paul Lazar, to attend WVIA’s family-member day at the Pennsylvania amusement park. ‘Michael’: We’ll discuss Hollywood’s portrayal of Michael...
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Episode 189: The One About The Mandalorian & Grogu with Death Star Human Resources' Jeff Kramer
Cold Open Question of the Week: Ewoks or jawas? Jeff K is the Team Lead at the Death Star Human Resources Department, a weekly Star Wars newsletter. Be sure to subscribe for Star Wars news, reviews, hot takes and pictures of his cat, Taco. Jeff is also a Darth Jar Jar truther. Florida Trip: Jeff...
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Episode 188: The One About The Colonoscopy
Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather live in a nicer house or not such a nice house but in a nicer neighborhood? Colonoscopy: We get all the details from Gary about his first colonoscopy, from prep to postcare. Mania Review: A quick recap and discussion about this past weekend’s…
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Episode 187: The One About WrestleMania 42
Cold Open Question of the Week: “If you could greenlight a biopic for any professional wrestler, who would it be?” TheBrianLennonShow is a listener-supported production. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a FREE or paid subscriber. Tonight, we have a battle royal-worthy...
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Episode 186: The One About the End of Civilization and Space Exploration
Cold Open Question of the Week: With an assist from Matty C and What Am I Making on Substack: What film character best represents you as a person? Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: Easter Highlights: Brian and Gary discuss their Easter weekends, which was uneventful for Gary while Brian…
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Episode 185: The One About Tiger Woods
Cold Open Question of the Week: From Substack’s very own Elizabeth Day: What’s the one thing in your house you don’t think anyone else has? Holy Week & Easter: Brian will once again be singing with the church choir. Catch The Tiger: Eldrick “Tiger” Woods, was involved in yet another SUV rollover...
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Episode 184: The One About Chuck Norris
Cold Open Question of the Week: An X user is looking for some wedding advice as it relates to an inheritance. Chuck Norris: The octogenarian, martial artist, actor, and celebrity meme subject decided to take an eternal nap on March 19th. Before the Dos Equis World’s Most Interesting Man, there…
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Episode 183: The One About the Elks Lodge
Cold Open Question of the Week: Does Gary remember the No Doubt concert we attended in Summer of ‘97? Does Gary remember the smell before Gwen took the stage? Set List: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/no-doubt/1997/montage-mountain-scranton-pa-3bd67cfc.html Review:...
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Episode 182: The One About The Royal Signet
Cold-Open Question of the Week: This come’s from my 17-year-old daughter. You could choose one: Have all of your student loans paid off, or never have to do laundry again. Which would you choose? Correction from last week: I said Keith Richards when I meant Mick Jagger. Watch TheBrianLennonShow…
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Episode 181: The One About The Ayatollah
Cold Open Question of the Week: You wake up inhabiting Elton John’s body. Your voice sounds just like Elton’s, but your musical abilities are still entirely your own. You are scheduled to perform a huge concert that night. What would you do? Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: U.S. and Israel...
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Episode 180: The One About Team USA's Olympic Gold
Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather be able to see 10 minutes into the future, or 150 years into the future? "I skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been." - Wayne Gretzky, hockey player Tonight we welcome Brian’s friend Keith Danielowski. Keith and Brian coached…
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Episode 179: The One About Watching Death Wish, The Olympics & NASCAR
Cold Open Question of the Week: Today is the first day of Lent. Christians typically give something up. LeBron James is giving up chocolate chip cookies and wine. What is something you would not give up? CONTACT: 📩 Email: [email protected] your ideas, weird news stories, helpful...
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Episode 178: The One About Valentines & Chili
Cold Open Question of the Week: Brian is currently reading books by author Chuck Klosterman, which include Sex, Drugs & Cocoa Puffs and Killing Yourself to Live. He’s also waiting on his public library for Klosterman’s latest tome, Football. Brian also previously read The Nineties. From Chuck...
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Episode 177: The One About Super Bowl LX
Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s something that you’re surprised is inexpensive? (For example, I can’t believe how little Helluva Good Dip costs?) Super Bowl LX Way Back When: Hall of Snubs: Bill Belichick, whose won 13 percent of all Super Bowls ever played (2 as defensive coordinator with...
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Episode 176: The One About 'Such Great Heights' with Chris DeVille
Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could go back to see Elvis, Michael Jackson or Prince in concert, which one would you choose? Tonight we welcome author Chris DeVille, whose book “Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion” I recently read and which...
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Episode 175: The One About Snowstorms and the Patriots
Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s your favorite snowed-in memory? [BREAKING NEWS: Brian has an important news item to discuss!!!] Snowmageddon: Brian, along with about 70% of the rest of the United States is currently snowed in. Brian gives us the details of his weekend including a...
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Episode 174: The One About Travel Ball and Alcohol
Cold Open Question of the Week: What's the worst idea you've ever had? Alcohol: New guidelines were issued for alcohol consumption. What does Gary have to say about Dr. Oz’s and RFK’s, “No alcohol for breakfast,” stance? ‘Golden’ Upset: The inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast went to "Good…
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Episode 173: The One About Bed Rot & Hot Dr. Pepper
Cold Open Question of the Week: Have you ever had a hot Dr. Pepper? Fun with Punctuation: Brian discusses the Christmas card he received from his co-host. Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack: AI To The Rescue: Brian used AI to help him with compiling and planning possible guests for the podcast…
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Episode 172: The One About Being Open To God
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...
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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,...
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Episode 170: The One About Cat Rescue and Abandoned Places
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...
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Episode 169: The One About "Rage Bait"
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…
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Episode 168: The One About Susan Powter
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...
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Episode 167: The One About Customer Service
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:...
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Episode 166: The One About Ric Flair & Leather Pants
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...
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Episode 165: The One About Sports Movies & Gambling
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...
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Episode 164: The One About Skechers
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...
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Episode 163: The One About...
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...
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Episode 162: The One About Haircuts & Waterbeds
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...
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Episode 161: The One About Murderland
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...
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Episode 160: The One About...Charlie Kirk
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...
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Episode 159: The One About The Polish Festival & Building Furniture
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...