Ep 191: Pop Culture Round Up

This week, it’s time for Shannon to weigh in on some important current events (pop culture only, of course). Buckle up for: Did she get bangs or a facelift? The Summer House Drama and hot takes, breaking down the Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle drama and Brianna Chickenfry’s involvement, Madonna’s stolen Coachella outfits, Sydney Sweeney’s new man, Kylie and Timmy updates and Dylan Sprouse somehow getting even hotter? Hear the breakdowns in this silly episode of Probably A Podcast. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome and Glasses Regret01:18 Facelift Headlines02:53 Fast Pop Culture Plan05:32 Wes Manal Setup09:08 Summer House Breakdown17:39 Bethenny Weighs In21:56 Alex vs. Alix26:22 Beef Goes Public30:00 Alex Cooper Calls Out31:15 Skincare Drama Theory33:09 Brianna Chickenfry Enters36:51 Coffee Shop Friend Defense38:27 Coachella Silence Response43:18 Gym TV Pop Culture Hits44:35 Madonna Outfits Missing45:25 Sydney Sweeney Scooter Rumor47:03 Kylie Timothee Time Warp51:08 Dylan Sprouse Home Invader56:37 Wrap Up Stagecoach PlansLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonFollow 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 was an eventful one. Shannon signed up for a new gym, had her Nashville Comedy Fest Shannon-igans show, and has birds in her house. From prank queen to seriously fearing the bird flu, Shannon and Mike work together to clear the house on Shannon’s way to her show. Mah jong (wine nights) with friends, house renovations, and Easter, Shannon shares her time in South Carolina, and her upcoming Daisy-free trips to Stagecoach and Croatia. What is actually the best time to go to the gym? What does Shannon regret about her new Charleston home? What tips do you have for leaving your sweet, precious angel baby for the first time? Giggle along to this week’s episode and leave your best mama advice.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome and Coffee Burn01:09 Joining a Gym03:32 Birds in the House Setup03:58 Comedy Fest Pre Show Chaos05:57 Laundry Room Mystery Noise09:44 Calling Mike Bird in Vent13:34 Bird Rescue Gone Wrong17:24 More Birds Attack and Panic25:06 Aftermath Nest Fears and James Saves One28:01 Charleston Architects and School Flashback30:36 Dreaming Up House Plans31:07 Mahjong And Wine Nights34:15 Charleston Easter Reflections35:16 Croatia Sailing Plans37:34 New York Mom Work Trip44:42 Stagecoach Mom Guilt47:11 Activations Hype Rituals51:38 Shenanigans Live Show Highlights54:39 Furniture Regret Confession57:22 Signing Off And ThanksLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonFollow 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.

*Trigger warning: Pregnancy and miscarriage are discussed throughout this episode. Please skip if these are sensitive topics for you! ♥️*A guest you know and love, Katie Austin is back! Shannon and Katie reminisce on their journey from a tequila-filled 2021 to becoming mothers! Katie shares why she announced her pregnancy when she did, and the symptoms she's experienced so far. Shannon discusses her love for motherhood and the balance of work, mom, and social life. Katie shares how she leaned on friends and socializing throughout her pregnancy, the exciting announcement at her Sports Illustrated photoshoot, and the years of work it took her to get there. They discuss their anxiety about miscarriage and the negativity from the "just wait"-ers. Hear how Shannon and Katie's lives, bodies and priorities have changed throughout pregnancy and motherhood, and take a tequila shot for Katie this week.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome Back Reunion00:33 Tequila Era Flashback02:11 Pregnancy Talk Takes Over04:47 First Trimester Struggles06:57 Postpartum Positivity Mindset10:59 Keeping Life After Baby13:14 Stagecoach Mom Moment16:16 Gender Reveal Tease18:14 Sports Illustrated Journey21:55 Pregnant SI Shoot Secrets26:19 Body Image While Pregnant30:08 Awkward Bump Phase31:36 MJ Day Appreciation33:45 Real Friendships Not Content35:41 On Set With MJ Day36:38 New Mom Hormone Tears37:13 Dog Guilt And Backlash40:25 Telling Mom And Bestie44:09 Denise Crashes The Shoot49:54 Pregnancy Talk Etiquette53:16 Voice Notes On Fast Speed57:53 First Trimester Survival01:01:01 Respect For Working Moms01:02:52 SI Issue And GoodbyeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonFollow Katie: https://www.instagram.com/katieaustin/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.

Get your ticket to Shannon's live show on April 12th!https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonBuckle up, this week is a fast one. This week, Shannon welcomes the talented and hilarious Briley King! They discuss name hyphenations, audiobooks (are they ACTUALLY the same as reading?), and North vs South Carolina, comparing the beaches and mountains of where they grew up. Briley shares the story behind meeting Marcus and her unexpected viral cover of “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia,” its meaning, and why she chose the song. The pair yaps about their theater backgrounds and TikTok algorithms, Southern accents, AIDS awareness and April the Giraffe, Disney adults, trending wedding colors, and songwriting. Don’t miss this hilarious episode, and come back next week for part 2!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction Chaos00:25 Meet Briley King00:49 Last Names and Marriage02:36 Hyphens and Literacy03:15 Audiobooks and ADHD04:59 Music on Repeat06:08 Carolina Rivalries08:30 Small Town Roots12:09 North vs South Debate14:35 Pageants and Talent15:56 Disney Adults Talk17:42 Gum Stacks and Mess19:40 Caffeine and Supplements21:03 College and Camel Crush26:52 April the Giraffe27:37 TikTok Wedding Colors27:49 Plum Chartreuse Obsession28:42 Lunch Chaos And Talkers29:53 Theater Kids And Lead Roles32:50 Rent, AIDS and Awareness34:45 Holocaust Education Reflections41:19 Viral Reba Cover Origins47:05 Songwriting Small Town Scandals51:36 Gardening And Odd Algorithms54:18 Judgment Small Town Lessons56:47 Laughing Meltdown And SignoffLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonFollow Briley: https://www.instagram.com/realbrileyking/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.

Get your ticket to Shannon's live show on April 12th!https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonBuckle up, this week is a fast one. This week, Shannon welcomes the talented and hilarious Briley King! They discuss name hyphenations, audiobooks (are they ACTUALLY the same as reading? 👀), and North vs South Carolina, comparing the beaches and mountains of where they grew up. Briley shares the story behind meeting Marcus and her unexpected viral cover of “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia,” its meaning, and why she chose the song. The pair yaps about their theater backgrounds and TikTok algorithms, Southern accents, AIDS awareness and April the Giraffe, Disney adults, trending wedding colors, and songwriting. Don’t miss this hilarious episode, and come back next week for part 2!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction Chaos00:25 Meet Briley King00:49 Last Names and Marriage02:36 Hyphens and Literacy03:15 Audiobooks and ADHD04:59 Music on Repeat06:08 Carolina Rivalries08:30 Small Town Roots12:09 North vs South Debate14:35 Pageants and Talent15:56 Disney Adults Talk17:42 Gum Stacks and Mess19:40 Caffeine and Supplements21:03 College and Camel Crush26:52 April the Giraffe27:37 TikTok Wedding Colors27:49 Plum Chartreuse Obsession28:42 Lunch Chaos And Talkers29:53 Theater Kids And Lead Roles32:50 Rent, AIDS and Awareness34:45 Holocaust Education Reflections41:19 Viral Reba Cover Origins47:05 Songwriting Small Town Scandals51:36 Gardening And Odd Algorithms54:18 Judgment Small Town Lessons56:47 Laughing Meltdown And SignoffLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonFollow Briley: https://www.instagram.com/realbrileyking/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.

Get your ticket to Shannon's live show on April 12th!https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonIn this episode, Shannon sits down with James for a 6-month parenting update! The pair chat about Daisy’s half-birthday dinner, their biggest fears, and sleep needs as new parents. They each share their favorite parts of parenthood, the fascination of diaper changes, and how having a baby has strengthened their relationship. They critique internet parenting pressure, share nap schedules, and talk about their expected parenting styles once Daisy is a little bit older. Shannon and James each give their ideal gender birth order of their kids. How many do they want to have? How do they feel about holding strangers babies? What advice do they have if you’re on the fence about having kids? Tune in for this parent-packed episode of Probably A Podcast. TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:47 Rings and Marriage00:02:00 Celebrity Lookalikes00:03:10 Starting Solids and Steak00:04:37 Choking Fears and CPR00:05:38 Nighttime Anxiety and Sleep00:11:06 Best Parts of Parenthood00:13:54 Babies on Planes and Kindness00:18:28 Diapers and Daily Moments00:22:33 Bath and Bedtime00:23:45 Ignore Parenting Internet Noise00:25:53 Nap Schedules and Routines00:28:25 One Kid vs Many Kids00:34:13 Marriage After Baby00:35:35 Teamwork And Communication00:37:17 Beach Burn Banter00:40:20 Whole Foods Teasing00:43:16 Purees Versus Homemade00:47:57 Baby Led Weaning Fears00:50:58 Parenting Style Choices00:56:17 Good Cop Bad Cop00:58:14 Sleepers And Tantrums00:59:51 More Kids And Comments00:01:03:35 Dream Gender Order01:05:36 Wrap Up And GoodbyeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonFollow 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.

Pregnancy and motherhood come with pressure, opinions, and plenty of advice, but very few honest conversations about how it actually feels to be a mom. “Tell Me I’m a Good Mom” speaks to the pressure to get it right and the fear of being judged when we don’t. Through her own transition into motherhood, Lo Bosworth Natale explores the identity shift, expectations, emotional plot twists, and educational hacks that make the journey lighter, all while navigating a culture that performs, posts, and rates motherhood online. This is not about perfect parenting. It is about becoming a mother, for real.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get your ticket to Shannon's live show on April 12th!https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonThis 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 Podcast00:16 Name and Russian Roots01:54 Cousin Reveal and Stereotypes04:13 Generational Trauma Theory05:15 Hoarders and A Gift08:39 God Grand Canyon and Chaos13:03 Boobs Milk and Piercings19:14 How We Met at Zanies21:26 Autism Diagnosis and Belonging28:47 Second Guessing and Saying Things33:06 St Louis Backstory Sportsman's Park35:39 Tossing And Muscles36:16 Protein Shake Banter38:57 Rafe vs. Ralph40:53 Tosser Jokes Online42:20 Skincare And Scabies43:58 Comedy Origin Story48:14 Slop City Podcast Grind53:38 Favorite Comedy Milestone59:07 Autism And Childhood Bits01:02:43 Meeting Trailer Trash Tammy01:06:19 Cruise Community Highlights01:08:30 Tour Dates And GoodbyeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonFollow Tina: https://www.instagram.com/tinadybal/Tina’s tour dates: https://www.eatmytrash.comFollow 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.

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.