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On this week’s episode, we kick things off with a classic catch up. We talk Brooklyn Beckham, Colleen asking ChatGPT to generate a photo of her and Spencer and Bridget immediately requesting proof of life. We also get into everything we’ve been watching lately and reaffirm, once again, that our ultimate life goal is to be Martha Stewart when we grow up.

Then we get into the story of the week, DIANE SCHULER. Trigger warning: this case involves child death and a fatal car accident. Colleen walks us through the tragic crash that took the lives of four children and four adults and the many unanswered questions surrounding what really happened that day. It’s heavy, confusing, and deeply heartbreaking.

Because we can’t leave you in emotional ruin, we close out with a little pick me up by talking about Bridget's new Girlhood playlist and Colleen’s upcoming Paris trip. Go buy yourselves something nice!!! We're on a floating rock, we're all in debt and who cares anymore?!?!

Sources:

• There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane - HBO Max
• Self-Esteem Rising - the Hance Family Foundation 

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On this week’s episode, we’re finally reunited after way too much time apart (two weeks... the horror), so naturally this episode is a full blown CATCH UP. We talk about the holidays, Bridget’s trip to Barbados and the flight home that will give everyone the ick, and why it feels like we’re being spiritually dragged back to 2016 whether we asked for it or not.

We get into the Golden Globes and everything we’ve been watching and reading lately, aka Heated Rivalry and Fourth Wing. We relive the chaos of jointly babysitting Bridget’s three year old niece and discuss the pop culture drama between Ashley Tisdale and Hilary Duff. Team Hilary forever! But in the end... all roads lead to Tituba. So get your chokers and bobs ready!!! It's our first ep of 2026!!

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On this week’s episode, it’s our CHRISTMAS SPECIAL and the cosmos are flowing. We kick things off with our annual ’Twas the Night Before Christmas: Sippin’ With the Shannons edition and now officially a holiday tradition. Then we dive into everyone's favorite part, our iconic holiday gift swap!

Next up, Bridget reads off Colleen's 2025 hyper fixations along with a very personalized Spotify Wrapped that feels both accurate and a personal attack. To balance out the chaos, Colleen reads genuinely feel good Christmas stories about real people from Reddit that may or may not make you emotional.

Bridget then rounds up her favorite TV shows and movies of 2025 before we recap the pop culture moments that defined the year. We close things out with Colleen’s wildest ChatGPT questions yet and let’s just say no one is surprised!

It’s cozy, chaotic, and exactly how we wanted to end the year. Wishing you all the happiest holidays and thank you for sippin' with us all year long. We love you!!! 🎄🍸✨

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On this week’s episode, On this week’s episode, Bridget pops over to Montreal to visit her travel friends and lives her best Canadian life with poutine and nonstop giggles. Meanwhile, Colleen has a great Thanksgiving but for the first time ever, we didn’t spend it together. Luckily, our aunt saved her famous baked potato soup just for Colleen and all was right in the world again. 

Then we get into the story of the week, THE BIGGEST LOSER. Colleen dives into the new Netflix documentary about The Biggest Loser and it is DARK. We’re talking horrific conditions, contestants basically experiencing a famine, people eating mustard packets for survival, and fridges with actual padlocks on them!! What in the CULT is going on here?! Grab a drink, get cozy and don't let the sciatica get you down!t

Sources:

• Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser - Netflix
• Wikipedia
• ChatGPT

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On this week’s episode, Colleen recaps her trip to Nashville where she realized her body can no longer handle a long weekend bender on Broadway but can absolutely still handle a hot dog.. or six. Bridget talks about her wholesome getaway to North Conway that fully refilled her cup, followed by a spa visit where she nearly pulled squatters' rights. 

Then we get into the story of the week, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. The most overhyped man in the history of men.... what a dick. Bridget breaks down what he actually discovered (spoiler: nothing), how he became manic about gold and how he somehow ended up with statues, parades, and a federal holiday. After that, Colleen asks ChatGPT for the most unhinged version of Thanksgiving and boy did she deliver.

Happy Turkey Day, bitches!!! Grateful for every single one of our, Sippers. Gobble Gobble.

Sources:

• Columbus’ Brutal and Controversial Voyage to the America’s - Big Ships! On YouTube
  Who was Christopher Columbus? Episode 215 - American History Hit Podcast
  Columbus - Into the New World Documentary - The Peoples Profiles on Youtube
• ChatGPT

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On this week’s episode, we’re recapping Halloween! Colleen and Jon showed up as Tony Soprano and Paulie Walnuts and honestly… iconic. Bridget went trick or treating with the kids before heading out with her college friends, only to discover that today’s youth don’t know, "The Call" by the Backstreet Boys. Should be a crime, honestly.

Then we get into the story of the week, HELEN KELLER. Colleen, our resident denier, stands firm that there’s no way Helen accomplished everything she did, while Bridget sets the record straight. From her early years and her bond with Anne Sullivan to her decades of advocacy and achievement, Helen’s story is nothing short of incredible.

It’s chaotic, educational, and might just make a believer out of Colleen. Grab a drink and get ready for a history lesson you didn’t know you needed! Pour one out for Anne, Polly and of course, Helen.

If you'd like to donate to charities that desperately need the help while the government is shut down, here's how you can help:

•  The MSCPA helps protect animals and makes sure they get the food and care they deserve
• The Greater Boston Food Bank which helps feed families who rely on SNAP benefits 

Sources:

• The Miracle Worker - Full movie on YouTube
• Helen Keller: Journey from Darkness to Global Inspiration - Biography
• Reddit
• Wikipedia
• ChatGPT

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On this week’s episode, it's Sp0o0o0o0oky Season! We kicked things off at our cousin’s wedding in New Jersey where Bridget got a tarot card reading and Mans met the family! We are officially accepting this new energy. 

Then we get into the spooky stories of the week. Bridget reads terrifying Reddit ghost stories that will make you sleep with the lights on, and Colleen does a deep dive into Netflix’s TRUE HAUNTING: ERIE HALL. Chris Di Cesare moves into college and all he wants to do is be a runner and a track star. Little does he know he's about to live in the most infamous haunted dorm in New York. 

Bridget wraps it up with a personal story about a sign she can’t explain and a roundup of the spookiest spots in Boston. So light a candle, queue up Hocus Pocus, and pour yourself a midnight margarita because it's our Spooky Episode!!

Sources:

• True Haunting: Episode 1-3 - Netflix
• Reddit
• ChatGPT

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On this week’s episode, Colleen finally comes clean as a Helen Keller denier (yep, you read that right) and Bridget gives us another Real Housewives of Salt Lake City update. In case anyone was worried, don't because Colleen's beloved Skelly is back for Spo0o0o0oky season!

Then Colleen takes us back to 2008 for today's story... THE BLING RING. We dive into the group of fame-obsessed teens who robbed the homes of Hollywood’s biggest stars. From Paris Hilton’s closet to Rachel Bilson’s size five shoes, no mansion was safe. They didn't even have to do the Peter Panda dance to break in. Alexis Neiers were four inch Bebe shoes not six inch Louboutins!!!!

Sources:

• Bling Ring - Wikipedia
• Audrina Patridge Episode - Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson
• Bling Ring: Alexis and Gabby Episode - Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson

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On this week’s episode, we’re back from New Jersey after some serious pussy poppin. Bridget hit up a 30+ club and had an unfortunate timed case of narcolepsy, while Colleen attended a dreamy wedding with Mans. Bridget is watching the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City for the very first time and boy, does she have some thoughts!

Then we get into the story of the week… DOLLY AND FRED OESTERREICH. What happens when a lonely housewife, a secret lover, and an attic all collide? Chaos. Bridget walks us through the truly unhinged tale of Otto - the "bat man" who lived IN THE ATTIC for a decade. It’s chaotic, juicy, and will make you check your ceilings before bed. Grab a drink and let’s get into it!

Sources:

• Dolly and Fred Oesterreich - Love, Marry Kill Podcast
• Secret Lover in the Attic - Bailey Sarian
• ChatGPT

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On this week's episode, Colleen and Bridget do a summer catch up filled with weddings, weekend trips and IUDs. We spill the tea on the latest pop culture updates and we had to discuss the High School catfish doc. Then Colleen does two quick stories on the HISTORY OF THE HOT DOG and THE EMU WAR. It's chaotic, silly and maybe fueled by a gummy. Grab a drink and let's bring on fall!

Sources:

• Wikipedia

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