The OFFSIDES Podcast: Recent Episodes
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NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL is your live and local home for the latest updates on Acadiana news, weather, traffic and sports. Featuring Acadiana's Morning News, The Moon Griffon Show, and OFFSIDES with Brandon Comeaux and Shannon Wilkerson. Your local home for Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin and Dave Ramsey.
Shannon welcomes "Hippy Hannah" as the two share conservative and liberal reactions to a variety of topics.
Shannon Wilkerson is joined by Hippy Hannah as they both gave and received great answers to the question.
Shannon has guests on to talk about local comedy and the comedy industry as well as the Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette.
Shannon goes it alone today, opening up the first hour with a discussion on allowing medical marijuana users to grow their own plants. In the second our, it's all about whether businesses can and should fire employees who have OnlyFans.
For Remember Wednesday, Gary Cruice is in the studio. He and Shannon talk about the best (and worst) Super Bowl halftime shows.
OldSkuleNerd is in studio with Shannon and the two talk about their theories on whether the NFL is rigged or stacked.
Holly Sanders is in the studio with Shannon, and they address the accusations of "systemic racism" that led to the death of Tyre Nichols, as well as high speed chases and other police issues.
OldSkuleNerd joins Shannon in the studio to talk about the case of Tyre Nichols, the man who died at police hands, and the controversy surrounding it.
Hippie Hannah is in studio, she and Shannon kick off the first hour talking about cracking down on impossibly loud car engines and then go into customer service in the second hour for Pick Your Brain.
Gary Cruice is in the studio with Shannon, and they spend a lot of time talking about the tragic case of Madison Brooks in Baton Rouge. Shannon's experience with the bar business gives him unique insights into some complicated issues.
OldSkuleNerd is in studio with Shannon to talk about the growing number of people leaving various denominations. In the second hour, they talk about the growing trend of parents against kids going to sleepovers.
Holly Sanders joins Shannon to talk about the outrage over canceling a song, and discuss what violence is after a riot in Atlanta, Georgia.
Scott Daniels joins Shannon in the first hour to talk NFL playoffs. Then, Kevin Stockstill comes in to answer Shannon's (hypothetical) legal questions.
Hippie Hannah joins Shannon and they talk about issues in schools and how to fix them. In the second hour, it's time to Pick Your Brain.
Gary Cruice sits in with Shannon to talk about how you give your money away. Then, it's Remember Wednesday in the second hour.
Old Skule Nerd joins Shannon to talk about the high profile fights making headlines in recent days.
Holly joins Shannon to talk about the average lifespan in Louisiana, and about the military lowering its standards.
OldSkuleNerd is in and the guys talk about... No. 2. Then, a discussion on when (or if) it's okay for kids to transition.
Joe Cunningham joins Shannon and the conversation turns to the STM student caught on video using a racial epithet.
Kevin Stockstill is back for Is It Legal? in the first hour. Then, Joe Cunningham joins Shannon in the second hour.
Hippie Hannah is back and Thursday's round of Pick Your Brain is filled with solid questions.
Surely Gary and Shannon won't get in trouble while talking about a man who took his kid to Hooters for a birthday party.
Hippie Hannah returns to the studio to join Shannon in a conversation about social media, as well as another week of Pick Your Brain in the second hour.
Gary Cruice joins Shannon to talk about all sorts of topics, and another exciting hour of Remember Wednesday.
Gary Cruice joins Shannon in studio to talk about the moral and legal dilemmas of shooting someone in self-defense. Then, it's horrific murders for Remember Wednesday.
OldSkuleNerd joins Shannon to talk about the Biden administration is turning Venezuelans at the border... and that's it. Why? Also, the gang addresses the shootings at local football games.
Shannon and his guests talk about two separate incidents in football. One where a protestor ran around the field with a smoke bomb and the other where a photographer was shoved by a player.
Shannon and Hippie Hannah talk about four-day school weeks and more effective school scheduling. Then, it's Pick Your Brain in the second hour.
Gary Cruice and Shannon talk about writing checks and charities. In the second hour, it's another exciting edition of Remember Wednesday
Holly Sanders is in studio with Shannon, and the two talk about what needs to change with our schools to stop the lockdown threats.
Old Skule Nerd is back, and lockdowns are still the topic of the day. How do you put a stop to the threats?
G-Fav is back again to talk about the bar scene and the latest football gripes and stories.
Shannon is joined by Hippie Hannah to discuss the recent lockdowns at area schools from the perspective of a teacher who experienced one.
Gary Cruice joins Shannon, and the two talk about a professor who teaches students to do nothing. In the second hour, it's a musical Remember Wednesday.
Shannon is joined by Holly Sanders to talk about the movie "Bros" and why it bombed. In the second hour, they talk about home remedies.
Old Skule Nerd makes a special Monday appearance with Shannon to talk about the lockdown at Lafayette High School.
Shannon and Joe Cunningham talk Hurricane Ian, adult Happy Meals, and have a go at Pick Your Brain.
Shannon is joined by Gary Cruice to talk about public speaking, and for Remember Wednesday, the two talk about old fashion trends.
Shannon Wilkerson and Ole Skule Nerd throw around some scenarios that would certainly make people outside of a relationship feel uncomfortable. But, do they make you wear your significant other uncomfortable?
Shannon Wilkerson lead to discussion about two types of recruiting - military and football.
Shannon leads a discussion on recruiting both in the military and in the world of football.
Shannon and guest co-host Dave Hamilton discuss the fentanyl problem and the border issue.Then the guys lighten it up for Remember Wednesday when they reminisce about the most important moments in New Orleans Saints history.
Shannon and Old Skule Nerd talk about the new Walmart policy on handbags, black influence in rock, and cultural appropriation in music.
Shannon welcomes guest co-host Holly Sanders as the two discuss awkward social encounters and how they tend to be handled. For example: if someone is staring at your significant other or someone makes unwanted advances towards you or someone you know.
Shannon welcomes Dave Hamilton as the two discuss President Biden�s student loan forgiveness program.
Guest host Joe Cunningham discusses the recent roundabout construction projects in Lafayette Parish and his irrational fear of them.
The guys talk about how so much people are cutting cable to go to streaming. Also, the guys welcome Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory and play Pick Your Brain with him.
Shannon Wilkerson and Joe Cunningham discuss a very sensitive topic. The Advocate reports: "An emerging group of St. Thomas More Catholic High School alumni consisting of gay graduates and their supporters is demanding dialogue with their alma mater and with the Catholic Diocese of Lafayette over publication of a recently promulgated sexual identity policy.Operating under the name �We Demand More,� group members said in an issued statement, taped to the door of the Lafayette school Friday, that they are �deeply concerned� about the policy, which they say will �cause irreversible harm� to students of the diocese�s schools."The guys talked with the listeners and even heard from Thomas Luke, a 2016 alumnus and a medical student who is gay.
In today's edition of "Remember Wednesday" on OFFSIDES, Shannon Wilkerson and Joe Cunningham discuss famous pets you have seen on TV or radio.
Shannon Wilkerson and Joe Cunningham lead a couple of interesting conversations - one on the TV show The View and their disdain for it & the topic of guardian angels - do you believe in them?
Shannon Wilkerson and Joe Cunningham discuss a couple of issues in today's workplace - Generation Zer's wanting higher salaries & bad bosses.
Shannon Wilkerson and Joe Cunningham discuss the Mega Millions Jackpot and ask listeners what they would do if they won.Also, the guys discuss how scary the web can be, especially for kids. They talk about how to keep the young ones safe.
Shannon Wlkerson and Joe Cunningham discuss the announcement concerning Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory checking himself into a rehab center for possible alcohol addiction and untreated PTSD.
Shannon Wilkerson and Joe Cunningham discuss the controversy surrounding a Minneapolis venue canceling one of Dave Chapelle's shows.Also, the guys talk about relationships and advice about them.
Shannon Wilkerson and Joe Cunningham discuss stances and policies Disney is enacting that are considered "woke."Also, the guys play one of the most fun games on the radio today: Pick Your Brain!
Shannon Wilkerson and Joe Cunningham discuss if more people should have artifical lawns and just how hot it is outside.
It�s time to play Pick Your Brain with Shannon and Joe as no one knows what random questions they will be asked.
Joe Cunningham and Shannon Wilkerson discuss Amazon prime day and the hype around it.The guys also talk about bad obituaries in a segment you have to here to believe
Shannon Wilkerson and Joe Cunningham discuss the floating abortion clinic that has been proposed to happen in the Gulf of Mexico.Also, the guys air out their grievances with I Hate Monday.
The guys discuss whether Elon musk and other ultra-wealthy people should be able to make as much money as they want.
Plus, for Remember Wednesday, the guys discuss the greatest myths of all-time.
The guys and the Listeners react to Elon Musk buying Twitter and what it could mean for the social media platform.
Also, the guys share special places to them in answer to the question Where is Your Heaven on Earth?
Brandon sits down with a healthcare expert who has been working behind the scenes to help make hospitals more transparent about their billing practices.
The guys discuss legislation passed in Tennessee that would force drink drivers who kill a parent to pay restitution to that victims child(ren).
Also, the guys play Pick Your Brain with the audience and get an interesting question about the show itself.
A man has won a $450,000 lawsuit after his company threw him a birthday party against his wishes.
Also, the guys talk Best Duos in this edition of Remember Wednesday.
The guys discuss a lawsuit brought against Lafayette by a homeless man against the Citys recent policy against panhandling.
The guys discuss a story out of North La. of a school being told they can no longer conduct prayer after the Pledge.
The guys then discuss: has prayer really been kicked out of the school system in America?
Listen as Shannon and Brandon sit down with Paul Bosworth of AMAZE to talk brain injury awareness, dually-licensed therapist Hannah Comeaux to discuss anxiety and stress awareness, and workplace expert Joel Patterson of the Vested Group to discuss the reality of a 4-day work week.
Brandon welcomes Joe Cunningham and Dave Hamilton as they discuss the most memorable sports stories from the 1990s.
In the first hour, the guys discuss a recent brawl at a restaurant in New Iberia and ask, what would you do as a bystander?
In the second hour, Shannon gets into a passionate discussion with a couple of listeners over the legality of ghost guns.
The guys discuss how Tik Tok can affect kids brains, how people can sometimes go overboard creating rules at events, and how Lafayette has become a great destination for movie production.
Joe Cunningham joins Brandon Comeaux as the two lead a discussion with the listeners on the good and bad of NIL in high school athletics.
The guys discuss a new pet-friendly policy to be put in place at Nicholls State University that was brought about in part because of Hurricane Ida.
The guys mix it up on this Monday edition of the show and pose the question to listeners and got some interesting responses.
The guys discuss a U.S. map breaking down which states support which entertainer.
Plus, the guys reminisce about the biggest news stories of the 1990s.
The guys discuss the latest wallet hub survey about Louisianians being so stressed out.
The guys also discuss big moves made by the Black & Gold today.
Shannon leads a discussion about the shocking moment of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.
March is brain injury awareness month and Paul Bosworth from AMAZE joins us to talk about misconceptions about brain injuries and tells us his incredible story of dealing with his own brain injury.
The guys talk about a school district in Colorado doing away with honoring valedictorians.
The guys talk about how I guess prices are affecting them. They also ask questions about whether they are affecting your spending habits
The guys talk about Tom Brady announcement that his 2-month retirement is over.
Also, the guys talk about what the Saints should do at the QB position.
Joe Cunningham joins Brandon to talk about the pros and cons of DST.
Also, the guys play Pick Your Brain.
Brandon welcomes Joe Cunningham as the two have a great conversation about the U.S. not being ready for alternatives to oil and gas yet.
Brandon also speaks with Jay Young of the oil and gas industry to discuss President Bidens announcement that the U.S. will quit importing Russian oil.
Also, ESPN Chattanoogas Greg Larnerd (formerly of ESPN Lafayette) joins Brandon to discuss the huge news of Aaron Rodgers contract extension and Russell Wilson getting traded to Denver.
Joe Cunningham joins Brandon as they discuss some of the proposed laws that are coming about in the Louisiana legislative session.
Also, Ian Auzenne joins Brandon to discuss the Ragin Cajuns mens basketball team making the Sun Belt conference tournament championship game.
The guys start the show with a conversation about all of the misinformation and propaganda coming out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Also, the guys sit down with Holly Sanders, who talks about the Freedom Convoy coming to Lafayette and passing by Cajun Harley Davidson on Saturday morning.
The guys breakdown the presidents State of the Union speech and show areas where he is flip-flopping.
Also, the guys play Pick Your Brain in one of the most unique hours you will ever hear on radio.
The guys have an open forum discussion ugh listeners about Lent and what defines meat.
Also, the guys discuss the most memorable sports stories of the 1970s.
The guys react to the big news of Target raising their minimum wage with some conditions.
The guys talk about the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
They also discuss cities that could serve as great NFL franchises.
The guys comment on the horrible news of Russia invading Ukraine and discuss the U.S. response and how the U.S. should response moving forward.
The guys reminiscise about the biggest entertainment stories to come out of the decade, including TV shows, movies, and music.
The guys discuss President Bidens response to Vladimir Putins attempts to annex Ukraine to Russia.
Also, the guys discuss the issue of banning books, which was brought up by the Lafayette Library Board.
The guys talk about some of the crazy antics seen at some Mardi Gras parades over the weekend. As parents and adults, do we have a responsibility to the children to set an example with our conduct?
Also, the guys discuss: Should female teachers who sleep with students be penalized less than male teachers?
Brandon welcomes ESPN Lafayettes Charlie Long to discuss the Cajuns baseball season.
Also, Brandon sits down with Commander Stephanie Hanks of American Post Legion 69 to discuss all they do as well as the home raffle giveaway.
The guys discuss President Bidens latest important hire - a drag queen who has great credentials.
Also, the guys have fun with thought-provoking questions for Pick Your Brain
The guys discuss the Lafayette Parish Council taking up the issue of video poker returning to Lafayette.
Also, the guys discuss the $73 million settlement made between Remington and the families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims.
The guys react to Super Bowl 56 and talk about the halftime show, The Rock, and the game itself.
Also, the guys discuss new ordinances that would further penalize drivers who push water into people's homes and people who litter.
The guys discuss how shopping has changed over the years and asks listeners what items they refuse to buy online.
For remember Wednesday, the guys remember the greatest Super Bowl commercials of all time.
The Guys discuss Alvin KamaraÂs arrest as more details or service saying that do not look good for the Saints star running back.
The guys share breaking news about DC Dennis Allen being promoted to HC.
Also, the guys discuss how proper grammar is lacking in our society.
The guy talk about Whoopi Goldberg's latest controversial comments regarding the Holocaust.
Also, the guys discuss the greatest QBs of all time on Remember Wednesday.
The guys carry and discuss Gov. Edwards press conference dealing with the allegations that he was involved in a cover-up of the death of Ronald Greene.
Brandon and Shannon are back after fighting COVID for a week. The guys talk about their experience with the virus.
Also, the guys discuss the latest with the Russia-Ukraine crisis and comment on the huge weekend in sports.
After discusses last weekendÂs NFL playoff action, Brandon and Shannon discuss how carwashes are popping up all across Lafayette.
Also, the guys discuss tipping - whoÂs should be tipped, how much, etc.
Brandon, Shannon, and Mark Pope discuss a lawsuit brought to court challenging LafayetteÂs new panhandling law.
Also, the guys preview the first round of the NFL playoffs.
Brandon and Shannon solve all of LafayetteÂs traffic problems during Pick Your Brain just kidding, sort of.
Brandon and Shannon begins a series remembering the biggest stories to happen per decade starting with the 1960Âs.
Brandon and Shannon discuss New Orleans Mayor Latoya CanttellÂs decision to bring back the indoor mask mandate as omicron case numbers reach historic highs
The guys discuss what a 4-week work week could look by and about the TikTok controversy where students are getting expelled at LJ Alleman.
Joe jumps in as Brandon and Shannon recover from each getting sick over the holidays.
He discusses the New YearÂs Eve resignation by Lafayette court judge Michelle Odinet.
He goes statewide in discussing the growth in Acadiana and how the region can and should be a bigger power player in state politics because of it.
He goes national by talking about what the future holds for Democrats in 2022.
Brandon and Shannon close out the year by talking about the most impactful local, state, and national stories of the year.
Shannon leads a conversation to remember the entertainers we lost this year, highlighted by John Madden this week.
Shannon leads a discussion on a company that wants its employees to make a difference in peopleÂs lives.
Also, he plays Either/Or with the listeners.
Brandon and Shannon are back and they discuss two big issues: virtual dating and welfare benefits expansion.
Louisiana is set to double welfare payments in 2022, the first increase in payments since 2001.
Dating has changed tremendously since the COVID pandemic began. Virtual dating has been a huge part of that.
Mark Pope reviews the disastrous first year under President Joe Biden. Also, Mark talks about his favorite aspects of Christmas, as well as the cost of the holiday.
Remember Wednesday was all about Christmas today!
First, Shannon and his guest host talked about unusual Christmas traditions around the world then best and worst presents ever
Mark Pope and Dave Hamilton fill in as they discuss their favorite Christmas carols and their favorite rendition of them.
The guys have fun asking Âthe tough questions to each other and getting them from the audience.
Shannon Wilkerson leads a conversation about the racist audio heard from the home of Lafayette Judge OdinetÂs home and gets your input.
The guys speak with Adrienne Fontenot of Acadian Home Builders about the ongoing giveaways.
Also, the guys played Either/Or with the listeners.
Brandon comes back from paternity leave as the guys tackle the controversial amount of penalties being called on players for trash talking.
Also, the guys talk about Randols closing down and ask ÂWhat would you like to see go up in its place?Â
With Brandon out for the birth of his son, Shannon and his special guest discuss the modern day family unit.
The guys discuss a new study that sheds more light on Daylight Savings Time.
Also, the guys play Either/Or with the listeners.
Brandon and Shannon have an interesting conversation about Kim Kardashian "dating" SNL comedian Pete Davidson and ask women for their thoughts on dating men like him.
The guys discuss the Republican gains following Election Day across the country on Tuesday.
Also, the guys reminisce about the greatest career comebacks.
The guys discuss microdosing, which is growing in popularity as people continue to look for ways to cope with their anxiety.
Also, the guys play Either/Or with the listeners.
Moon Griffon reacted to Edwards' announcement by comparing his press conference to the Abbott and Costello "Who's on First" skit.
Car rental company Hertz is ordering 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla. That sparked a great conversation about the future of electric cars among Brandon, Shannon, and the listeners.
The guys discussed the fatal accidental shooting involving actor Alec Baldwin on the set of his movie "Rust."
The guys discuss deepfake technology and Facebook wanting to make a name change.
The guys also asks listeners about their fears on Remember Wednesday.
The guys discuss a California high school's initiative to train teens to be truck drivers as the nation deals with a big shortage.
The guys discuss initiatives to cut out Halloween costume parties at school because the holiday is "racist" and highlights income disparities.
The guys discuss Raiders QB Derek Carr call for open investigation of emails and other issues arising from the email scandal involving former coach Jon Gruden.
Louisiana joins an international campaign to commit to zero greenhouse gas emissions; the so-called ÂRace to Zero campaign. Last year, the Governor signed an executive order committing the state to zero greenhouse gases by 2050. HeÂs also launched a Climate Initiatives Task Force.
Moon weighs in.
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday announced a new effort to "address the rise in criminal conduct directed toward school personnel." Shannon and Brandon discuss.
Also, the guys reminisce about where they hung out as teenagers in today's "Remember Wednesday."
The Biden Administration is proposing that Congress enact legislation to require that financial institutions annually report to the Internal Revenue Service what Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen describes as the Âaggregate inflows into the account during the year and the aggregate outflows for all accounts that are worth at least $600 or that engage in at least $600 worth of transactions.
Brandon and Shannon take some great calls on the topic.
Also, the guys play Either/Or with the listeners.
Brandon and Shannon talk about Facebook being shut down for a good chunk of the day and ask the listeners "What do you hate most about Facebook?"
Brandon and Shannon have a great conversation about the future of cash in the U.S.
Also, the Home for the Holidays Phone-a-Thon continues.
Brandon and Shannon discuss the sex convictions that came down against R. Kelly.
Also, the guys talk about "economic euthanasia" and how people in the U.S. put down millions of adoptable animals each year because of financial reasons.
Brandon and Shannon discuss a story out of Texas that reported that over 100,000 prisoners will be getting iPads.
Also, the guys play Either/Or with the listeners.
Shannon returns from a 3-day absence as the guys talk about the Saints dismal performance on Sunday.
The guys also did I Hate Mondays with the listeners and talked with them about the lawsuit filed against Ochsner and OLOL about their vaccine mandates.
Joe Cunningham joins Brandon Comeaux as the two discuss Joe's article in redstate.com dealing with ivermectin.
Also, the guys have fun playing Pick Your Brain with the listeners.
Joe Cunningham joins Brandon Comeaux to discuss fallout from the failed recall of California Governor Gavin Newsom and to discuss their favorite comedians of all time as they remember Norm MacDonald.
Brandon Comeaux and Shannon Wilkerson discuss a recent report that child obesity has been getting worse since the COVID pandemic began.