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 when…?

Trillionaire: Elon Musk makes history as SpaceX goes public.

Great Grandparents: Did Gary ever meet any of his great grandparents?

World Cup: The U.S. men’s national team has two wins against Paraguay and Australia, and looks to finish undefeated in group play for the first time in history.

Hanson: The MMMBopers are making their way to Scranton for a FIFA watch party.

US Rewards Losers: USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino had some harsh words for US sports, particularly MLS, which does not have a relegation system.

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RIP:

Gene Shalit: The journalist and movie reviewer, who offered his takes on Hollywood’s offerings for the Today Show, died at 100.

Clive Davis: The iconic record producer died at the age of 94. The former head of Columbia Records is credited for the rise of several major artists including Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow.

Alan Greenspan: The former longtime chairman of the Federal Reserve, died at the age of 100. From ABC News: “He was appointed Fed chair by four different presidents during his career, first by Ronald Reagan in 1987. Greenspan continued to serve as Fed chairman under presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. He steered the U.S. economy through the economic boom in the 1990s, the dotcom bubble, and the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. His final term as chair ended on Jan. 31, 2006.”

Before We Go:

Weekend Plans: Brian is taking his sons to a senior golf tour event.

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