Ep 183: Toxic Dad feat. Taylor Strecker

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 Welcome00:46 Discussing Birth Fears and Expectations02:57 Preparing for Labor04:27 The Final Days Before Birth08:59 Induction Day and Early Labor17:22 Labor Progress and Epidural Experience27:24 The Student Nurse Encounter29:15 Epidural Challenges and Adjustments34:39 The Long Push and Blood Pressure Scare39:10 The Final Push and Delivery50:31 Post-Delivery Reflections52:03 Nurse Support and Baby's First Moments52:42 Record-Breaking Baby Stats53:34 Postpartum Nurse Experiences57:33 Post-Birth Recovery Challenges58:19 Catheter and Swelling01:01:47 Hemorrhoids and Recovery01:03:33 Lazy Bladder and Number 201:15:25 Baby's Head and Recovery01:17:18 Final Thoughts and GratitudeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmiddletoncoach/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/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Taylor01:00 Maternity Leave Reality02:36 Calling Yourself Daddy08:11 Parenting Joys And Fears12:20 Babyproofing Panic13:32 Naming Baby Beau16:38 Daisy Name Story19:32 Goldie Birdie And Trends23:57 Newborn Life And Night Nurse31:24 LA Work And Big News33:52 Podcast With Stassi34:44 Podcast Schedule Overload35:21 Radio Work Ethic Bootcamp36:59 Meeting Stassi and Early Friendship40:54 Sirius Spinoff and Podcast Origins45:33 Solo Podcasting Struggles48:14 Stassi With Tay Partnership53:08 Netflix Deal56:39 Passport Photo Fail01:00:51 Filters, FaceApp and Self Image01:05:26 Uber and Beaver StreetLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylorstrecker/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/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Introduction01:16 Mistaken for Staff03:18 Makeup Counter Anxiety04:36 One Makeup Tip07:09 Snatched Cheek Trick08:33 Nashville Show News10:54 Nashville Disaster Story14:04 Old Lady Hobbies16:19 Bingo and VFW Memories18:58 Pancake Secrets20:19 Baby Solids Milestones24:36 Toxic Mom Bragging27:36 Baby Memories and Photos31:52 Fast Food Rankings35:00 Taco Bell Takes35:24 Zaxbys Salt Debate36:22 Fast Food Hot Takes39:45 Pistachios + Salt42:20 Chinese Zodiac Chat45:40 ChatGPT Too Familiar56:16 Nerds Clusters Snacks57:27 Movie Theater Prices01:01:52 Baby Food Mom Shame01:07:18 Gummy Cluster WrapLINKS: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/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Back01:44 Post-Trip Update03:37 Earthquakes & ChatGPT06:00 Cycle Day 2108:45 Postpartum Cycles, Irish Twins & The ‘Crumping’ Detour13:17 Keeping a Long-Distance Friendship Alive16:24 How We Met17:51 Caught Cheating25:16 FWB Is Insecure About Your Income27:49 Nervous System Regulation & Somatic Healing App33:19 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 Safety37:20 Healing & Autoimmune Hope: Hashimoto’s Recovery + App Free Trial38:26 Friend Group Drama: Handling the One Toxic Friend43:55 Lion Tattoos and Raya Matthews46:51 Real-Time Chaos + Wedding Dress Confidence53:19 How to Give Less of a F*ck01:00:33 Big Mad to Big Happy01:07:24 Wrap-Up: Boof Squad Forever + Final GoodbyesLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Anna Grace: https://www.instagram.com/annagracenewell/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/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Introduction01:14 Confessions of a Liar03:07 Influencer Secrets Revealed04:13 Donations and Designer Bags06:30 Birthday Shopping Spree Paparazzi11:26 Hair Transformations and Extensions25:02 Lip Filler?32:38 Chin Filler?37:28 Botox?40:12 The Boat Engagement Story46:04 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 PlansLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Anna Grace: https://www.instagram.com/annagracenewell/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/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Introduction01:09 Confessions07:15 Resolutions and Chinese Medicine18:00 Meditation Retreat and Mental Health34:52 Experiencing a Panic Attack36:11 Understanding Somatic Practices39:32 Launching a New Program42:21 Transitioning Away from Influencing56:23 Life Changes and New BeginningsLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow AG: https://instagram.com/annagracenewellFollow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Setup00:22 Holiday Season Reflections01:11 Vacation Time and Work Culture01:56 Nostalgia for 201606:16 Traveling with an Infant07:57 Confession Time13:58 Travel plans24:14 The Anthropology Rock30:59 Christmas and Family36:19 Travel Adventures: London and Portugal38:47 Daisy's Milestones43:38 Baby's Development: Rolling and Sleeping49:31 Food Poisoning Nightmare01:06:28 Upcoming Plans and FarewellLINKS: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/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Welcome00:27 Meet the Guest: Dylan Ford01:49 Sibling Dynamics and Childhood Memories02:50 Dylan's Transformation and Interests08:28 Improv Comedy and Greenville Life11:05 Where is Dylan now?22:38 Travel Adventures and Language Skills33:47 Learning Japanese37:22 Childhood Memories and Mischief39:13 Sibling Dynamics and Growing Up42:23 Dylan’s Zest for Life50:14 Fashion Sense58:47 Improv Fun and OutroLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Dylan: https://www.instagram.com/probablydylan/Follow Dylan’s film photography: https://www.instagram.com/fords_film/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/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Shannon is joined by the host with the most, her friend and cookbook author, Cortney LaCorte! They chat about the intricacies of holiday hosting and the art of creating welcoming environments. Grocery store faves, tips for successfully following a new recipe, and the internet’s feedback on home renovations, Shannon and Cortney cover a lot of ground. Cortney shares some exciting details about her upcoming cookbook release, the vibes of Couch Caviar™ and her recent trip to Disney World. Shannon shares a childhood fear and her hate for abbreviations, and the girlies yap about their New Year's resolutions. Don’t miss this warm, silly episode of Probably A Podcast.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement00:40 Holiday Hosting and Traditions02:15 Couch Caviar and Childhood Memories04:39 Grocery Store Nostalgia08:07 Home Renovation and Moving Stories16:30 Renovations + Home Buying26:58 Dinner Parties and Club LaCorte33:21 Vision Woes and Childhood Lies38:18 Book Announcement and Writing Process43:25 Disney World Adventures51:31 Cooking Tips and Cookbook Insights01:00:46 New Year Resolutions and Future PlansLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Cortney: https://www.instagram.com/cheesegal/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/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.