Probably a Podcast

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

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

Follow Tina: https://www.instagram.com/tinadybal/

Tina’s tour dates: https://www.eatmytrash.com

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

Produced by Dear Media
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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:
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/probablyshannonford
Produced by Dear Media
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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:
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/probablyshannonford
Produced by Dear Media
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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
Produced by Dear Media
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.