<p>Shannon Ford isn't here to inspire you or help you better yourself in any way... but she can guarantee you'll laugh.. either with her or at her. She covers everything from her year-long stint as a reality TV "villain" to pop culture to what happens when you have everything in your life going great and then the bottom drops out and you gotta figure it the fuck out. Buckle up and come along for the ride as she tries to navigate being hella alone in her 20's. </p>
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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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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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:
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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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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:
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Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonford
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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:
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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:
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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
50:14 Fashion Sense
58:47 Improv Fun and Outro
LINKS:
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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 Announcement
00:40 Holiday Hosting and Traditions
02:15 Couch Caviar and Childhood Memories
04:39 Grocery Store Nostalgia
08:07 Home Renovation and Moving Stories
16:30 Renovations + Home Buying
26:58 Dinner Parties and Club LaCorte
33:21 Vision Woes and Childhood Lies
38:18 Book Announcement and Writing Process
43:25 Disney World Adventures
51:31 Cooking Tips and Cookbook Insights
01:00:46 New Year Resolutions and Future Plans
LINKS:
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This week’s episode is exactly what you need to uplevel your life in 2026. Shannon is joined by Activations creator Mimi Bouchard for an inspiring conversation with tangible steps to transform your life. Mimi shares her journey from financial struggles to success and how guided visualizations reprogrammed her mind to reach new goals. Shannon shares how listening to Activations has impacted her, while in the shower, avoiding a workout, or looking for a quick pep talk. Mimi explains the science behind the activations, like the reticular activating system, and gives great advice for integrating practices into your daily life. They discuss their favorite topic-specific activations, like breaking the cycle of doom scrolling, financial growth, and reprogramming your mindset. This episode is packed with practical advice, personal stories, and tools to help you finish the year strong and start 2026 feeling full of purpose and potential.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Meet Mimi Bouchard
02:30 Mimi's Transformation Journey
05:33 The Power of Visualization
07:28 Mimi's Move to London and Early Hustles
12:35 Creating the Activations App
24:47 The Science Behind Activations
32:44 Practical Uses and Success Stories
39:24 Exclusive Discounts and Free Trials (activations.com/probably)
43:30 Health and Fitness Journey
46:35 Transforming Your Mindset
01:00:23 Financial Goals and Money Management
01:11:21 Final Thoughts and Farewell
LINKS:
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