Probably a Podcast

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Ep 145: Ramble Shannon Apr 29, 2025

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Beep, boop, bop, Shannon is riding solo to give some updates on pregnancy and her recent family trips, and answer some questions. She gives the detailed itinerary from the trip, including a southern welcome party at her parents, a weekend in Charleston, and time on Kiawah Island (spoiler alert: lots of physical activities!!). Shannon shares her experience of feeling her baby kick for the first time, body changes, and pregnancy fashion challenges. She also successfully avoids a nasal spray addiction. What are her and James’ favorite baby names? What is she doing for the nursery? What’s Shannon’s birth plan? Are they getting a dog? Hear all about it in this beep, beep, boop, bop episode of Probably A Podcast.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

00:11 Book Club Recap and Personal Updates

02:04 Cooking Adventures and Food Talk

03:41 Travel Stories: Charleston and Kiawah Island

16:12 Pregnancy Updates and Ultrasound Experiences

22:42 Comedy Show and Health Struggles

27:35 Nasal Spray Addiction

29:47 First Baby Kicks

35:29 Dog Plans and Nursery Setup

37:41 Car Swap and Baby Names

42:44 Pregnancy Supplements and Birth Plan

51:28 Pregnancy Style Challenges

55:12 Podcast Wrap-Up

LINKS:

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Kansas City - April 30th

St. Louis - May 1st

Chicago - May 2nd + 3rd

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Ep 144: Brilliant Baby Daddy feat. James Middleton Apr 24, 2025

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This special episode of Probably A Podcast features Shannon’s booshy, husband and now BABY DADDY! Shannon and James sit down in South Carolina to cover a range of topics, from the excitement of finding out they were expecting, Shannon’s first trimester troubles, and their plans for the future, the pair answers questions about all things parenthood. James answers some submitted health questions from listeners: What supplements does he recommend? What are the benefits of tracking calories? They talk about their values as parents and how they want to blend their American and British backgrounds and traditions to pass along to their children.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:45 Family Gatherings and Party Preparations

02:03 Boat Ride and Moonshine Adventures

03:30 James' Fitness and Business Ventures

05:42 Pregnancy Journey and First-Time Dad Experiences

10:59 Pregnancy Discovery Story

12:50 Paternity Leave and Parenting Plans

22:37 First Trimester Challenges and Second Trimester Relief

26:14 Values to Instill in Our Children

32:52 Childhood Traditions to Pass On

34:42 British vs. American Kids' Shows

37:49 Tea Culture and Sweet Tea

39:25 Essential Supplements for Working Out

48:03 Counting Calories and Weight Management

50:39 A Heartfelt Conclusion

LINKS:

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Kansas City - April 30th

St. Louis - May 1st

Chicago - May 2nd + 3rd

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Ep 143: All Yap, No Gas feat. Kenzie Elizabeth Apr 14, 2025

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Entering her beep-boop-bop era, Shannon is joined by close friend and Nashville’s newest resident, Kenzie Elizabeth! Kenzie shares her adventurous road trip from Texas, and her newest hobby: running out of gas. They talk about the recent storms and the pains of an ever-growing closet. Kenzie talks about her recent achievement of having Anthropology stock Friend of Mine products and the future of her brand. Is Kenzie destined to become a police officer? Which women's rights could they live without? Hear all about it in All Yap, No Gas.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

00:31 Pregnancy and Tour Life

03:31 Out of Gas

14:40 Moving to Nashville

22:43 Friend of Mine Card Game

28:37 Fashion and Designer Labels

29:08 Future Business Plans

30:33 Social Media and Viral Moments

36:26 Comedy and Humor

41:58 Closet and Home Organization

53:19 Final Thoughts and Farewell

LINKS:

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Kansas City - April 30th

St. Louis - May 1st

Chicago - May 2nd + 3rd

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Ep 142: Sister Smackdown feat. Emery Ford Apr 08, 2025

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This might be one of the most highly requested guests who hasn’t been seen before! In this episode, Shannon welcomes her big sister, Emery on the podcast! They dive into their childhood, recounting funny and tumultuous moments growing up in tight living quarters with thin walls. They discuss their relationship dynamics, shared memories, and how they became closer friends as adults. Emery shares her life in Dallas with her wife Lauren, her new job in marketing, and the couple's future family plans. What was it like having Shannon as a little sister? What does Emery think of James? Oh, and don’t they have a brother? Find out all about the Ford family secrets in this episode, Sister Smackdown.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Sibling Dynamics and Childhood Memories

03:13 Brother Dylan: The Forgotten Sibling

07:52 Emery's Athleticism

10:12 Growing Up Together: The Good and The Bad

18:35 Emery's Life in Dallas and Meeting Lauren

32:06 Reflecting on Sibling Relationships

34:10 Pregnancy Announcement and Reactions

35:05 Family Parallels and Predictions

39:10 Childhood Memories and Cousin Bonds

48:32 Career Reflections and Support

51:42 Defending Each Other and Coming Out

57:40 Wrapping Up with Love and Laughter

LINKS:

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Kansas City - April 30th

St. Louis - May 1st

Chicago - May 2nd + 3rd

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Ep 141: Ask Doctor Shannon Apr 01, 2025

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Your sit-in bff and acting therapist is in the building! Well, in your headphones. Shannon finished her tour in Dallas and sat down to give you her best advice on… just about everything. Whether you’re needing some encouragement for yourself or a red-headed pal, dealing with in-laws, or just need a little entertainment, this episode is for you. How do you navigate splitting bills with your significant other? Why are Shannon’s fingers green? What should you do if you’re feeling behind or stuck in life? What if your best friend’s kid is a little jerk? Listen up for the best advice you’ve probably ever heard.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Show Setup

00:46 Motherhood and Life Advice

05:29 Redhead Confidence Tips

11:25 Dealing with In-Laws

16:00 Navigating International Relationships

17:47 Handling Repetitive Topics

22:25 Bedroom Conversations

24:06 Engagement Ring Issues

25:58 Feeling Stuck at 25

28:11 Dealing with Obsession Over an Ex

32:45 Conceiving and Pregnancy Insights

34:48 Bedroom Dynamics and Financial Balance

50:44 Handling Difficult Relationships

55:48 Shannon’s Final Thoughts

LINKS:

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Nashville - April 6th

Kansas City - April 30th

St. Louis - May 1st

Chicago - May 2nd + 3rd

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Ep 140: Trailer Twins feat. Amber Autry Mar 25, 2025

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This week, Shannon sits down with comedian and fellow cheer team reject, Amber Autry to discuss all things comedy, trailers, and growing up in the South. Amber shares her experience being raised in Tennessee, moving to Chicago, and her time doing improv. They share childhood memories and chat about their writing processes, crowdwork, and inspirations in stand-up. Where does Shannon get her finance skills from? Who did she buy all those flowers for? Don’t miss this hilarious episode of Probably A Podcast.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

02:15 Growing Up in Tennessee

08:41 Life in Chicago

09:15 Childhood Memories and Sibling Stories

15:11 Cheerleading Dreams

22:06 Pandemic Relocation

22:58 Accents and Comedy

27:40 Supportive Comedy Community

35:13 Therapy and Personal Growth

37:46 Audience Feedback and Self-Improvement

39:40 Upcoming Travel and Performances

41:03 Comedy Venues and Crowd Work

48:51 Writing Process and Comedy Style

59:43 Favorite Comedians and Inspirations

01:03:48 Challenges and Growth in Stand-Up

01:13:18 Future Plans

LINKS:

Get your ticket to an upcoming comedy show!

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Ep 139: Gals On Tour feat. Brooke Miccio and Danielle Carolan Mar 18, 2025

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Shannon is in NYC this week with some of her favorite podcasters, influencers, and busy girls, Brooke and Danielle! From being childhood Jonas Brother fans and Nickelodeon kids, meeting during Shannon’s NY apartment era to her current pregnancy symptoms, they cover all life chapters, including their thoughts on planned engagements, and picking out rings. They reminisce on pre-gaming and the first spark of their friendship over carrots and natural deodorant. The three share their experience with live shows, what they’ve learned, and what they have coming up. Tune in for your weekly dose of updates and yap.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

00:56 Pregnancy Symptoms

01:20 Podcast Memories and New York Stories

03:06 Tour Talk and Performance Anxiety

04:43 Live Shows and Production Insights

12:15 Comedy Writing Process

23:31 Sleep and Morning Routines

30:31 Childhood Memories and TV Shows

32:52 Cartoon Network Nostalgia

34:30 UGA Memories and SEC Pride

35:08 Embarrassing Confessions

35:38 Navigating Friendships in New York

46:31 Pregnancy and Intuitive Eating

53:25 Engagement Expectations

01:01:27 Tour Announcements and Final Thoughts

LINKS:

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Ep 138: The Pregnancy Podcast (Part 2) Mar 11, 2025

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She’s back for part 2! Shannon sits down for a Q&A and shares all the personal details of her pregnancy so far.

LINKS:

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Ep 137: The Pregnancy Podcast (Part 1) Mar 04, 2025

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She’s probably pregnant! (No, she ACTUALLY is). Shannon opens up about her pregnancy journey. From TTC and negative pregnancy tests to finding out the big news, she shares her feelings throughout the process, the moment they found out, and the advice that helped her through it all in between. How far along is she? Is she having a boy or a girl? And most importantly, why were they in the woods? Tune in to this week’s episode for all the answers!

(*TW: This episode discusses miscarriage.*)

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

00:47 TTC Journey: Trying to Conceive

03:41 Dealing with Disappointment

11:13 Annoying Comments and Reactions

15:18 Finding Out: The Pregnancy Test Story

34:21 Sharing the Big News

40:25 Pregnancy Anxiety

46:39 Upcoming Topics and Conclusion

LINKS:

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Ep 136: Yoni Eggs and Scabies feat. Anna Grace Newell Feb 25, 2025

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One more round for the Boof Squad for good measure! Shannon and Anna Grace finished their conversation from last week. They talk about low-maintenance friendships, embarrassing stories, and near disasters. They discuss getting older, growing families and their shifting priorities. Shannon shares some itchy insight on her Bahama bachelorette, and AG almost gets a crystal stuck in… well you’ll just have to listen. Don’t miss episode 136: Yoni Eggs and Scabies.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

00:32 Friendship Dynamics and Life Changes

02:00 Nashville and Moving Stories

03:48 Confessions and Wedding Mishaps

12:43 A Scabies Nightmare

30:01 Bachelorette Party Reflections

37:25 The Yoni Egg Incident

51:26 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts

LINKS:

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