Probably a Podcast

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Ep 185: Russian Spies, Scabies Sisters and Saying Things feat. Tina Dybal Mar 17, 2026

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Get your ticket to Shannon's live show on April 12th!

https://punchup.live/shannonmiddleton

This week, Shannon is sitting down with comedian and podcaster Tina Dybal to yap about everything inside their brains (strap in). From her Russian roots to winning the 2018 St. Louis' Funniest Person Contest, Tina shares her journey moving to America and following her passion for stand-up. The pair talk about how they met, and bond over their scabies diagnoses and Sabrina Carpenter confetti. They chat about breastfeeding, bodily fluids, the Bible, and how Tina found her now tour mates and best friends, Libby Higgins and Chelcie Lynn.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast

00:16 Name and Russian Roots

01:54 Cousin Reveal and Stereotypes

04:13 Generational Trauma Theory

05:15 Hoarders and A Gift

08:39 God Grand Canyon and Chaos

13:03 Boobs Milk and Piercings

19:14 How We Met at Zanies

21:26 Autism Diagnosis and Belonging

28:47 Second Guessing and Saying Things

33:06 St Louis Backstory Sportsman's Park

35:39 Tossing And Muscles

36:16 Protein Shake Banter

38:57 Rafe vs. Ralph

40:53 Tosser Jokes Online

42:20 Skincare And Scabies

43:58 Comedy Origin Story

48:14 Slop City Podcast Grind

53:38 Favorite Comedy Milestone

59:07 Autism And Childhood Bits

01:02:43 Meeting Trailer Trash Tammy

01:06:19 Cruise Community Highlights

01:08:30 Tour Dates And Goodbye

LINKS:

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Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddleton

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Ep 184: They're PARENTS! Mar 10, 2026

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RERUN: They’re officially MOM AND DAD! Shannon and James sit down to recap the birth of their sweet baby girl, Daisy Patricia Middleton! They discuss the long weeks leading up to her due date, the unexpected parts of labor, and Shannon’s luck: a (wonderful) student nurse who made her cry. Shannon talks about her initial fear of childbirth and what helped ease her anxiety. James shares his perspective from the delivery room, and his shock from the shape of Daisy’s head (parents, you know). Epidural, low blood pressure, swelling, catheters, hemorrhoids, but also the overwhelming joy of being parents: don’t miss episode 164 for all things birth of Daisy.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:46 Discussing Birth Fears and Expectations

02:57 Preparing for Labor

04:27 The Final Days Before Birth

08:59 Induction Day and Early Labor

17:22 Labor Progress and Epidural Experience

27:24 The Student Nurse Encounter

29:15 Epidural Challenges and Adjustments

34:39 The Long Push and Blood Pressure Scare

39:10 The Final Push and Delivery

50:31 Post-Delivery Reflections

52:03 Nurse Support and Baby's First Moments

52:42 Record-Breaking Baby Stats

53:34 Postpartum Nurse Experiences

57:33 Post-Birth Recovery Challenges

58:19 Catheter and Swelling

01:01:47 Hemorrhoids and Recovery

01:03:33 Lazy Bladder and Number 2

01:15:25 Baby's Head and Recovery

01:17:18 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

LINKS:

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Ep 183: Toxic Dad feat. Taylor Strecker Mar 03, 2026

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Who’s your favorite new father? Shannon welcomes Taylor Strecker back on the podcast for a catch-up, covering all things BABY. Taylor talks about her “paternity” leave, using the dad identity, and the internet’s pushback over it. They chat about night nurses, babyproofing, and the origin stories of their sweet babies’ names. Taylor spills some details on her recent time in LA, what she’s been working on lately, and her new show on Netflix! Tune in for all of the sweet friend and baby updates!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction, Welcome Back Taylor

01:00 Maternity Leave Reality

02:36 Calling Yourself Daddy

08:11 Parenting Joys And Fears

12:20 Babyproofing Panic

13:32 Naming Baby Beau

16:38 Daisy Name Story

19:32 Goldie Birdie And Trends

23:57 Newborn Life And Night Nurse

31:24 LA Work And Big News

33:52 Podcast With Stassi

34:44 Podcast Schedule Overload

35:21 Radio Work Ethic Bootcamp

36:59 Meeting Stassi and Early Friendship

40:54 Sirius Spinoff and Podcast Origins

45:33 Solo Podcasting Struggles

48:14 Stassi With Tay Partnership

53:08 Netflix Deal

56:39 Passport Photo Fail

01:00:51 Filters, FaceApp and Self Image

01:05:26 Uber and Beaver Street

LINKS:

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Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylorstrecker/

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Ep 182: Just Shenanigans Feb 24, 2026

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This week, Shannon sits down with Producer Courtney to talk about whatever comes to mind. Shannon shares her best makeup tips, her newly added show in Nashville (April 12th, tickets on sale now), and Daisy’s recent milestones. They reminisce about Shannon’s least favorite show, old lady hobbies, pancakes, and the best fast food restaurants. They dive into the flaky salt and Dubai chocolate trends, and yap about their Chinese zodiac signs. The pair talks about the investment of going to the movie theater in 2026, and the golden rule of snacking. Listen for a bunch of nonsense, and reminder: don’t eat too many gummy clusters.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:16 Mistaken for Staff

03:18 Makeup Counter Anxiety

04:36 One Makeup Tip

07:09 Snatched Cheek Trick

08:33 Nashville Show News

10:54 Nashville Disaster Story

14:04 Old Lady Hobbies

16:19 Bingo and VFW Memories

18:58 Pancake Secrets

20:19 Baby Solids Milestones

24:36 Toxic Mom Bragging

27:36 Baby Memories and Photos

31:52 Fast Food Rankings

35:00 Taco Bell Takes

35:24 Zaxbys Salt Debate

36:22 Fast Food Hot Takes

39:45 Pistachios + Salt

42:20 Chinese Zodiac Chat

45:40 ChatGPT Too Familiar

56:16 Nerds Clusters Snacks

57:27 Movie Theater Prices

01:01:52 Baby Food Mom Shame

01:07:18 Gummy Cluster Wrap

LINKS:

Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/

Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/

Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonford

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Ep 181: Life Advice with AG: Relationships, Somatics and Lion Tattoos Feb 17, 2026

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Running it back for another week, your Boof Squad is back to give you all the advice you need. From humping to crumping, Shannon and Anna Grace are pulling out all the stops. Are rage rooms real? How do they keep their long-distance friendship thriving? How did they meet? What should you do if you catch your husband cheating? How do you navigate your stress, hormones, and nervous system? How should you handle toxic friendships? AG and Shannon give helpful wedding advice and share tips for giving less fucks and feeling confident. Don’t miss all this great advice from your favorite silly girls.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome Back

01:44 Post-Trip Update

03:37 Earthquakes & ChatGPT

06:00 Cycle Day 21

08:45 Postpartum Cycles, Irish Twins & The ‘Crumping’ Detour

13:17 Keeping a Long-Distance Friendship Alive

16:24 How We Met

17:51 Caught Cheating

25:16 FWB Is Insecure About Your Income

27:49 Nervous System Regulation & Somatic Healing App

33:19 Why You Can’t ‘Think’ Your Way Out of Panic (and the platform that helps)

35:32 Body-to-Brain Confidence Hacks: Power Poses, Smiling, and Nervous System Safety

37:20 Healing & Autoimmune Hope: Hashimoto’s Recovery + App Free Trial

38:26 Friend Group Drama: Handling the One Toxic Friend

43:55 Lion Tattoos and Raya Matthews

46:51 Real-Time Chaos + Wedding Dress Confidence

53:19 How to Give Less of a F*ck

01:00:33 Big Mad to Big Happy

01:07:24 Wrap-Up: Boof Squad Forever + Final Goodbyes

LINKS:

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Follow Anna Grace: https://www.instagram.com/annagracenewell/

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Ep 180: Liar, Liar feat. Anna Grace Newell Feb 10, 2026

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Your favorite duo is back together to deep dive into the world of Shannon’s lies, fibs, and almost-truths. Did Shannon really break both of her feet? Has she had lip filler? Was the boat engagement staged? Did Shannon and James meet on Raya? Did Shannon drink while she was pregnant? Are Shannon and James swingers? Does she actually love hard-boiled eggs? Tune in to hear the truth (and maybe still a few lies) straight from the source.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:14 Confessions of a Liar

03:07 Influencer Secrets Revealed

04:13 Donations and Designer Bags

06:30 Birthday Shopping Spree Paparazzi

11:26 Hair Transformations and Extensions

25:02 Lip Filler?

32:38 Chin Filler?

37:28 Botox?

40:12 The Boat Engagement Story

46:04 Apartment Deal?

49:22 Meeting James on Raya?

01:03:18 Drinking while Pregnant?

01:07:38 Boiled Egg Subscription?

01:09:56 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

LINKS:

Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/

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Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/

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Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonford

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Ep 179: Charleston Chapter 1 Feb 02, 2026

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Ep 178: The Quitting Cat Lady feat. Anna Grace Newell Jan 27, 2026

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The boof squad is baaack! Shannon and AG sit down for a long-overdue FaceTime life update! AG explains how a meditation retreat very quickly transformed her entire life, and Shannon shares her surprisingly popular New Year’s resolution. They talk about Chinese medicine and Anna Grace’s venture into somatic therapy. A caticorn card is pulled, and AG shares her newest furry family members. Tune in to have a silly, goofy time with your favorite boof squad.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:09 Confessions

07:15 Resolutions and Chinese Medicine

18:00 Meditation Retreat and Mental Health

34:52 Experiencing a Panic Attack

36:11 Understanding Somatic Practices

39:32 Launching a New Program

42:21 Transitioning Away from Influencing

56:23 Life Changes and New Beginnings

LINKS:

Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/

Follow AG: https://instagram.com/annagracenewell

Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/

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Ep 177: Time Zones and Tummy Troubles Jan 20, 2026

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Shannon is back in the states and solo this week to recap some recent travel, holiday celebrations, and sweet Daisy absolutely crushing her milestones! From Nashville to London to Portugal and back again, Shannon shares the joys and challenges of their first big trip with a baby, but your gurliepop didn’t make it out unscathed (enter: a terrible case of food poisioning). Who really loved the Anthropology Rock? How does Shannon feel about Europe’s healthcare? WHY does everyone keep calling it a Ralph Lauren Christmas? Don’t miss this episode of Probably A Podcast.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup

00:22 Holiday Season Reflections

01:11 Vacation Time and Work Culture

01:56 Nostalgia for 2016

06:16 Traveling with an Infant

07:57 Confession Time

13:58 Travel plans

24:14 The Anthropology Rock

30:59 Christmas and Family

36:19 Travel Adventures: London and Portugal

38:47 Daisy's Milestones

43:38 Baby's Development: Rolling and Sleeping

49:31 Food Poisoning Nightmare

01:06:28 Upcoming Plans and Farewell

LINKS:

Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/

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Ep 176: Yeah, Brother feat. Dylan Ford Jan 13, 2026

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This week’s episode has a VERY special guest, the premier model 1998 Ford, a man of many hobbies, Shannon’s favorite brother, Dylan Ford! Dylan shares his transformation from being a shy kid to an outgoing adult with a zest for life, his passion for drifting and car parts, and some insight into the Greenville comedy scene. Shannon and Dylan reminisce on their childhood and their family dynamics. Dylan dives into his recent trip to Japan and the pair give a little lesson in Japanese. Who is Sharon Kay’s favorite kid? What was it like growing up with Shannon? Laugh along with this smashing good time, as they yap about childhood antics and practice their improv skills.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:27 Meet the Guest: Dylan Ford

01:49 Sibling Dynamics and Childhood Memories

02:50 Dylan's Transformation and Interests

08:28 Improv Comedy and Greenville Life

11:05 Where is Dylan now?

22:38 Travel Adventures and Language Skills

33:47 Learning Japanese

37:22 Childhood Memories and Mischief

39:13 Sibling Dynamics and Growing Up

42:23 Dylan’s Zest for Life