Just Like Other Girls

Everyone loves an intense drama series. But what about a good, old fashioned sitcom? Shannon argues that we need more of them, and shares her thoughts on her absolute favorites. From Cheers to Ted Lasso, New Girl to Friends, Shannon's got a lot to say about the characters we love and the stories that make us laugh.

Why is making friends as an adult so difficult? Shannon contemplates the stressors and challenges of making friends in "the real world" — and pines for the days when "wanna play with my Legos?" was enough to form a lifelong bond. 

After finishing her first stand-up tour, Shannon has a lot to say about traveling. From her love for the Amtrak, to the absolute lawlessness of social etiquette at the airport, Shannon pontificates on what she finds funny, frustrating and exhausting about getting from here to there.

This week's show is a Shannon state of the union. She shares what's been keeping her busy and her current obsessions — from skincare to frozen foods to video games, it's an eclectic mix.

Have you ever had your head used as an arm rest? Struggled to get kitchenware from the top shelf? Been picked up without warning by a drunk dude at a probably? You might be a Short Girl — and Shannon can relate. But here's the funny thing — she loves being petite, and wouldn't change it by an inch. 

Overthinkers, unite. This week, Shannon talks about excessive planning, undue worrying, indecision, hypochondria, and her inability to just shut off her brain. 

They say it's the happiest place on earth — and Shannon definitely agrees. After having been to Disney World a whopping 19 times in her life (yeah, you read that right), Shannon shares what she loves most about it, why she considers the parks a feat of storytelling, and why she keeps coming back. 

Love is in the air, and this week Shannon is talking all things Valentine's Day. From why she actually loves the holiday about love, to the worst V-Day gifts she's ever received, to an incredibly hot take on elementary school, there's a lot to unpack here.

30-something is the new 20-something...or at least that's what 30-year-old Shannon tells herself. As she talks about her new decade, Shannon shares what she loves most about this new life phase and what she finds the most difficult to adjust to.

What's it like to be a comedian? And how do you get started doing it? This week, Shannon shares her story — the roundabout way she found herself on stage doing stand up, how she took to TikTok, and what life looks like now that she's really doing it. 

From tote bags to tee shirts, Shannon is having a hard time decluttering her life. Is it legal to throw out makeup? What happens when you have all charger cubes and no cords? And for god's sake — don't get her started on the junk in her purse. 

It's time we all admitted it — New Year's Eve is entirely overrated. Cold, expensive, and always a let down...is this the year we finally opt out? Shannon thinks it might be. But something she's totally here for? Resolutions. As long as you do them the right way. 

Happy holidays!! As we round the final corner of the Christmas countdown, Shannon unpacks the craziness and chaos that is December and takes on the impossible task of ranking her favorite Christmas movies. From Frosty to Love Actually to Home Alone, she's discussing all the classics, and getting in the holiday spirit. 

Love it or hate it, we're in Christmas music season. And — in a surprise to no one — Shannon loves it. This week, Shannon shares her favorite carols, her opinions who is really the King of Christmas, and the two songs she hopes to never hear again. 

From dress shopping to registries to charger plates, Shannon talks about all of the fun and chaos that goes into wedding planning. 

It's the season of giving! This week, Shannon (who's love language is definitely gift-giving) shares her favorite tips and tricks for giving the best presents, examines why it feels so awkward to receive a gift, and admits to her own toxic traits that make her impossible to buy for. 

A closet full of clothes and nothing to wear. Or so it feels. As she embarks on a new journey to unlock her personal style, Shannon shares her pain points and her inspiration, for everything from buying clothes to picking out an outfit to figuring where the heck to shop when you're 30 years old. 

It's officially the holiday season! To kick off the season, Shannon shares her thoughts on Thanksgiving — from her favorite traditions, to the importance of celebrations, to her least favorite side dishes. She's got some very strong opinions on potatoes. Gobble gobble!

Bet you didn't know Shannon spent most of her youth as a competitive figure skater. In this episode, Shannon talks about what being an elite athlete meant to her, how it contributed to her career as a comedian, and even teaches you a little bit about the sport you watch every four years at the Olympics. 

Happy Halloween! Shannon goes all in on holiday costumes, sharing some of her favorites, her hot takes on what your costume says about you, and anecdotes about when her costume was horribly wrong for her situation. 

For this episode, Shannon's guest is none other than her betrothed, Pat. They talk about living together — including everything from excessive pillows to mouse problems — navigating a Covid relationship, planning a wedding, and even sprinkle in a few nuggets of wisdom on why they think their relationship works.  

Nicktoons. Butterfly clips. Britney vs. Christina. And one super insane Quizno's commercial that might have been a fever dream. This week, Shannon takes it back to the 90s to reminisce on her favorite pop culture moments, and what she loved about growing up on the brink of Y2K. 

Manhattan Girl on a Date comes to life as Shannon recounts her funniest dating memories. From horrible conversation to terrible set-ups to confusing ghosting, Shannon shares her horror stories — as well as her best advise for making the most of it. 

Shannon sits down with comedian, Nick Smeriglio (also known as @nickysmigs), to talk about growing up in an Italian household and how that informs their comedy. From multi-course meals to unbelievably large guest lists, they share what they love about their culture — and of course, go head to head over the old gravy vs. sauce debate. 

Pumpkin spice. Scarves. Leaf peeping. It's the most wonderful time of the year — and in honor of the first day of fall, Shannon shares what she loves most about the season, and why we should embrace every piece of it.