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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, Gary and Brian help answer some common questions they have about college life. The Name Game: X account Texas Football Life compiled the 2026 Texas high school football All-Name Team. Do Brian or Gary have friends with any all-time names? NFL=CTE: A new study suggests that almost 1 in 4 former NFL players have CTE. Would anything ever stop the American public from watching NFL or college football?Jed York: The owner of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution. According to court records, he "arranged to have sexual activity with the female in exchange for $140." The arrest took place at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning at the Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community. According to ESPN, “prosecutors later amended the prostitution charge to disorderly conduct as part of a plea agreement.”Wood Badge: Brian’s leaving for a weekend of camping and leader development! But his question is, does he really need the “official” pants?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Gary’s News of the Weird:Sponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight: Harvard agrees to pay $53 million to settle a class action lawsuit; archaeologists uncover human remains from ancient ceremonial ritual.This Week’s Food Truck Schedule: * Friday, August 28: W.O.W. Cheesesteaks, 5-9 p.m.* Friday, September 4: W.O.W. Cheesesteaks, 5-9 p.m. Pour One Out:Dolly Parton: The country music legend died Tuesday at the age of 80. Called “the queen of country music,” Parton, who also starred in movies, became known as a philanthropist in her later years. * “I Will Always Love You”* “Islands In the Stream”* “Jolene”* Nine To Five* Dollywood, the Nashville theme park* Imagination Library, which sent free books to children from birth to age five to develop a love of reading and booksBefore We Go: The Debut: Brian made his tennis coaching debut, losing 2-3 to Honesdale.N’tune: Chris Kirkpatrick, member of Y2K-era boy band N’Sync, sounded good at a recent local side stage performance.TheBrianLennonShow podcast is a listener-supported production. To receive new episodes and support Brian and Gary’s work, consider becoming a FREE or paid subscriber. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe

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: Chick-fil-A strikes again! Coach Lennon: Brian is officially named the head coach for the Mid Valley girls and boys tennis teams.Gary’s Brewery Tour and 50th Birthday Weekend: Gary visited how many breweries this past week?Richard Marx: The music controversy hit TBLS Spotify’s account this past week, after the ‘80s balladeer was featured in last week's episode.Chirs Lewis Memorial Golf Tournament Recap: The team shot 1-under for the day after bogeying No. 16, which as was also the skat hole. Numerous putts lipped out.* 16-under won the tournament!Little Cheaters: The Little League World Series had its share of controversy this past week.Fishing Derby: Brian’s family hosted its 6th annual Tom & Bob Dobreniecki Fishing Derby. Nearly 100 kids and family members attended the event.Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Gary’s News of the Weird:Sponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight: Count Binface; Rubber ducks splash into Chicago River.This Week’s Food Truck Schedule:* Friday, August 14th: Tacos & Tamales, 4-8 p.m.* Saturday, August 15th: Back 2 School Special ($5 beers ALL DAY!!!) and Detroit Coney Island, 4-8 p.m. RIP:Douglas Krizovich: Brian’s former co-worker from Pearle Vision died last month. Brian shares some of his fond and funny memories of Doug, including a story about changing lightbulbs.John's Dad: John Radzikowski, Jr., 82, father of Gary and Brian’s friend and golf partner, passed away recently.Vincent Pastore: Uncle Pussy from “The Sopranos” and tough guy actor died at 80.Ben Jones: Cooter from Dukes of Hazzard.Before We Go: Brian shares a remembrance of his third grade teacher, Richard Hildebrand, who visited Brian in the hospital and at home after he broke his leg. The following is from the Frog Horn in 2018: Be sure to subscribe to TheBrianLennonShow and be sure to follow us on our YouTube channel, and add us on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you get your podcasts. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe

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 flights were canceled out of New York on Tuesday. Gary wonders what plague will strike the Northeast next week?Being 50: Getting cozy with his wife on the couch Saturday night, his 11-year-old son barrels down the steps to inform him, “Dad, did you know you’re older than seven countries?” Talk about a mood killer!Adulting: Brian’s daughter, Lucy, who is now working Monday through Friday, is hitting the hay by 9 p.m. on Friday nights.Record Laughs:Shane Gillis: The Harrisburg area native comedian sold-out The Linc in Philadelphia this past weekend. The show also set two Guinness World Records for “largest audience for a comedian” and “most tickets sold for a comedy show by a solo comedian.”* How much would you pay to see your favorite comedian in a football stadium?* Would Gary ever try stand-up?¡España!: Spain won the FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in The Meadowlands on Sunday.* Can we move the Super Bowl back to a 3 p.m. kick-off?* Brian has a FIFA-NFL stadium conspiracy. Get your tinfoil hats on!CVS: The pharmacy will now fill common pet prescriptions at more than 9,000 locations. What could go wrong?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Gary’s News of the Weird:Sponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight: Minnesota has the world’s largest nutcracker. World records for three Lumberjills.Real Life Wedding Crasher: Have Gary or Brian ever “crashed” a party? This Week’s Food Truck Schedule: * Friday, July 24: Saucin’ Wings 5-9 p.m.* Saturday, August 15th: Join us for a Back 2 School Summer Special Event (2-10 p.m.) with $5 beers ALL Day plus Detroit Coney Island Food Truck will be on site from 4-8 p.m. with all the Detroit fare from walleye sammies, Detroit Coney dogs & more!RIP:Penny The Dog: My niece Abby’s dog died this week. It was believed she was 18. Richard “Dick” Knoebel: The long-time president of the family-owned Knoebel’s Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pa. died this week at the age of 87. “Dick” Knoebel said he started helping out at the park when he was only 5 years old. The amusement park, which offers visitors free admission, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.Kaylee Hottle: The deaf actress who played Jia in Godzilla died in a one-car accident in Maryland. The actress was only 18-year-olds.Mitch McConnell: The death watch continues for the Kentucky Republican senator as his party tries to avoid a special election if the senator dies before Aug. 3.What We’re Watching:The Odyssey: The running time for the summer blockbuster is 2 hours and 52 minutes. Would you be able to watch that in the theatre? Brian’s son, Bernard, also drops an interesting factoid about Titanic, the 3 hour and 15 minute epic.Gary: The post-apocalyptic The Quiet Place (2018) and its prequel, A Quiet Place: Day One (2024). Also, AppleTV’s comedy series, “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.”Brian: Rick Beato’s interview with Billy Joel on YouTube. Also a reminder to check-out the Billy Joel: And So It Goes documentary on HBO.Before We Go: Brian’s reveals the souvenir his daughter, Ruby, brought home for him from Spain.Brian has another meeting this Thursday…Gary, meanwhile, has a celebration of life to attend this weekend.TheBrianLennonShow is a reader-supported and listener-supported production. To receive each new post and support Brian and Gary’s work, please consider becoming a FREE or paid subscriber. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe

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 was Chuck Norris.The ‘True’ Captain: William Shatner, who famously portrayed Capt. James T. Kirk enjoyed his 95th birthday with a stogey.Lady Royals: The University of Scranton women’s basketball team defeated NYU in the semifinal of the Div. III national championship, ending the school’s 91-game winning streak. The lost in the national championship game to Dennison.Sienna Saints: Sienna and coach Gerry McNamara lost to Duke in the First Round of the NCAA tournament. The No. 16 seed led the Blue Devils by 11 points at the half, the largest half time lead a No. 16 seed has ever had against a top seed. On Tuesday, McNamara was named the next head coach at Syracuse University.Rory’s Masters Dinner: The defending champ spared no expense on his champion’s dinner menu. This seems like a menu our friends Dan Faltyn or Jason Vesko would put together.OSCARS vs. WBC: The World Baseball Classic was a ratings winner, beating the average of last year’s seven-game NBA Finals and giving Hollywood a run for it’s money.F.D.T.D: Brian had to unfollow yet another wrestling podcast, “Going In Raw,” due to one of the host’s unhinged animosity toward President Donald Trump. Brian and Gary discuss the fine line of discussing politics and entertainment on podcasts.The Machine: One of Gary’s favorite comedians, Bert Kreischer, is coming to Wilkes Barre on April 2nd.Vinyl’s Back: Ted Gioia shared on Substack this week that vinyl music sales reached $1 billion in the US, the first time since….1983! Does Gary own a record player?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube page!Gary’s News of the Weird:Sponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight: Yellowstone Elk pops a tire; quadruple amputee Cornhole player arrested for murder. This Week’s Food Truck Schedule:* Thursday, March 26th — Lazy Baker Pizza Maker, 4-8 p.m.* Friday, March 27th — WTF Pizza, 4-8 p.m.* Saturday, March 28th — Salsa My Love, 4-8 p.m.RIP:Robert Mueller: The former FBI director Nicholas Brendon: The “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” star died at 54. Brian's never watched an episode of the hit show. Has Gary?Leo Radvinsky: The OnlyFans owner died at the age of 43 following a long battle with cancer, a spokesperson for the company told ABC News on Monday. Radvinsky, who was born in Ukraine before moving to the United States, grew up in Chicago and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University, according to OnlyFans.Valerie Perrine: The Superman actress died at the age of 82 this week.Before We Go:Afroman: Has Gary heard about this man’s trail?NFL ‘82: Brian relived 1982 football by watching a YouTube video of a battle between Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers and Dan Fouts and the San Diego Chargers. After sharing it with faithful fan of the show, Jay M. from Olyphant, he replied with a story about the color commentator Merlin Olsen.CONTACT:📩 Email: [email protected] your ideas, weird news stories, helpful hints, or possible guests.▶️ YouTube: TheBrianLennonShowSubscribe for new videos and more.🐦 Twitter/X: @brianlennonshowTag me or drop a DM.📸 Instagram: thebrianlennonshowCheck out Brian’s camera roll.📘 Facebook Page: TheBrianLennonShow on FacebookGary’s TikTok: @gmac1016TheBrianLennonShow is a reader & listner-supported production. To receive new posts and episodes and support our work, consider becoming a FREE or paid subscriber. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe

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 on Substack:Royal: Brian purchased a 1962 Royal Signet typewriter at an estate sale this past week. The owner’s manual provides Sixties sexism at its finest!Basketball: Brian’s team won 20-17 on Thursday in a thriller, lost 24-18 on Friday (to the eventual champions), and lost again on Saturday, as his team was eliminated.Raising The Flag: Brian’s enjoying his one night off before his Jets flag football team’s first practice of the season on Wednesday.Cost of Watching: Brian and Gary discuss what it costs parents to watch youth sports these days.Bombs Over Iran: The latest talk and thoughts on the war with Iran.BridgeGrades: Our friend Brad Porteus, wrote about this past week’s Texas primary, wondering if the results show voters may (finally!) be coming to the middle and rejecting the radical ends of each party.* Brian discusses Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman* Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX) was rejected by voters in favor of “moderate” candidate James Talarico in this week’s primary.Britney Arrested: Is there no one who loves this woman? Britney Spears was arrested for DUI last Wednesday by the California Highway Patrol in Ventura County, at around 9:28 p.m. local time.The 44-year-old was booked at 3:02 a.m. and ultimately released at 6:07 a.m. the next day, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s inmate record.A court date is scheduled for May 4.Time: Another interesting perspective on ‘time’.Gary’s News of the Weird:Sponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight: Sex in MRI: A story from Jay M. in Olyphant. A real couple helps scientists understand what really happens inside. One reader on Facebook asked, “I thought you weren’t allowed to move during an MRI?”NBA Strips Hawks of Magic City Night: https://www.outkick.com/sports/nba-saves-hawks-from-themselves-cancels-ridiculous-magic-city-nightThis week’s food truck schedule:* Thursday, March 11th: Bay Bay’s Burgers, 5-9 p.m., Bock Bier Release!* Friday, March 13th: Kielbasa Bus, 5-9 p.m.* Saturday, March 14th: Detroit Coney Island, 4-8 p.m.* Sunday, March 15th: Lazy Baker Pizza Maker, 2-6 p.m.* All weekend: Girl Scout Cookie Beer Pairing Event!!!* March 17th: Release of Luck o’ the Irish!!!RIP:Lou Holtz: Notre Dame coach died. Former ESPN SportsCenter anchor, Keith Olbermann, meanwhile, lost his mind.6 Service Members: Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien, Capt. Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sgt. First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sgt. First Class Noah L. Tietjens and Sgt. Declan J. Coady were killed on March 1 while supporting Operation Epic Fury in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, during an unmanned aircraft system attack. A seventh service member, Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, also died this week.PSP: A Pennsylvania State Police officer, Corp. Tim O’Connor, a 15-year veteran and father, was killed this week during a traffic stop.Before We Go: Has Gary Ever Been: While visiting his outlaws in-laws on the East Coast, has Gary ever made a trip to the Inlet Harbour Lounge and Liquors in Riviera Beach and Singer Island, FL. Apparently the bar hasn’t been updated since 1986. It has a great bourbon selection, as one Screencaps reader wrote:The liquor store was what you’d expect to see (like any average store), but my wife and I went into the lounge, and it was like walking into an 80s dive bar! Wood paneling, people smoking and drinking, bar and bathroom haven’t been updated since 1986. Smelled like smoke and mildew, perfect! Reminded me of my dad and his buddy going out on the buddy’s boat, with me tagging along, circa late 80s / early 90s, then after docking and cleaning the boat, going to a place like this. (I was a teenager.) And yet they have very very expensive Pappy and other rare bourbons. Fun option vs a fancy bourbon bar, and arguably cheaper!Home Improvements: Donna Kelce is remodeling? Does Gary have any handyman tasks he’s looking to tackle this spring? Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe

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 playerTonight we welcome Brian’s friend Keith Danielowski. Keith and Brian coached together for numerous baseball teams. Keith is also the only hockey expert Brian knows, so tonight we will be spending time discussing Team USA’s men’s and women’s hockey teams’ gold medal performances from this past week at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games, but also what goes on behind the scenes in becoming some of the greatest hockey players in the world. We may also drop a Seinfield reference and talk like the Jerky Boys at some point too!CONTACT:📩 Email: [email protected] your ideas, weird news stories, helpful hints, or possible guests.▶️ YouTube: TheBrianLennonShowSubscribe for new videos and more.🐦 Twitter/X: @brianlennonshowTag me or drop a DM.📸 Instagram: thebrianlennonshowCheck out Brian’s camera roll.📘 Facebook Page: TheBrianLennonShow on FacebookGary’s TikTok: @gmac1016Olympic Hockey: The Team USA men’s and women’s hockey teams won Olympic gold this past week in Italy. For the men, it was the first gold medal since the 1980 Lake Placid games.* Brian watched the third period and overtime on Sunday morning after returning from camp. Keith talks about where he was watching the final, a game that drew 26 million viewers on a Sunday morning!* How did Keith get interested in hockey growing up in Northeastern Pennsylvania?* We discuss his son Josh’s journey in hockey, from the youth level to Division II college, with a side-hustle as a hockey official.* Women’s Team: defeated Canada 2-1 in OT. Megan Keller scored the deciding overtime goal, while team captain Hilary Knight scored her record 15th career goal.* Men’s Team: defeated Canada 2-1 in OT to win its first gold in 46 years. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal, despite losing some teeth moments earlier in the game. Goalie Connor Hellyebuyck stopped 41 shots in the game, which was dominated by Canada.* Keith and his wife Amy have hosted a number of “billet” junior hockey players over the years. Keith talks about the sacrifice families make for the love of the game.Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Dress to Impress: Former L.A. Lakers coach Pat Riley thinks coaches should get back into shirts and ties and look like leaders again. He believes leaders must project a professional, commanding image, often noting, “I think an audience wants to see somebody on the sideline who looks like a leader,” Riley said.Civil War: Brian was blown away to find out some veterans of the American Civil War were still alive into the 1950s.* Albert Henry Woolson (1850–1956) was the last undisputed surviving veteran of the American Civil War. A drummer boy in the Union Army's 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery Regiment, he died on August 2, 1956, in Duluth, Minnesota, at age 106, marking the end of living memory of the Civil War, according to the Minnesota Historical Society.* On December 19, 1959, Walter Washington Williams (sometimes referred to as Walter G. Williams), reputed near the time of his death to be the last surviving veteran of the Confederate States Army, died in Houston, Texas. He was reportedly 116 years of age.Gary’s News of the WeirdSponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyLocated at: 10930 Endeavor Way, Seminole, FloridaTonight: A runaway mom is found; Mets fans in disguise.This week’s food truck schedule:* Saturday, February 28th: 2 Chics Chili LLC, 5-8 p.m.RIP:Eric Dane, 53, known as Dr. McSteamy on “Grey’s Anatomy” and Euphoria, died from ALS. Robert Carradine, 71, notable for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire Bill Mazeroski, 89, who hit a walk-off home run to help the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1960 World Series over the New York Yankees, died this past week.Rondale Moore, former NFL wide receiver, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Katherine Short, 42, the daughter of comedian Martin Short, died from a suspected suicide on Feb. 24th. Short was a licensed clinical worker.Before We Go:In addition to playing hockey, Keith is also a decorated bowler and owner of Perfexxxion Pro Shops, located at Idle Hours South in Scranton and Valley Lanes in Carbondale. He talks about how he got back into bowling and the bowling business.You can check out the shop’s Facebook page here: Perfexxxxion Pro Shop.Thank you to tonight’s house band, Warren Zevon!Be sure to subscribe and let us know what you think of this week’s episode! Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe