Sippin' with the Shannons

Send us a text On this week's episode, Colleen stole a chicken tender from an eight year old and Bridget finally scratched her St. Paddy's Day itch. After we discuss Bridget's perfect movie list and how Colleen needs to do her kegels, we get into the topic of the week.... SERIAL SQUATTERS. Colleen tells the story of serial squatter, Jamison Bachman, and the roommates he terrorized. From psychological warfare to an escalation that ends tragically, you'll be hanging on the edge of your seat. Hide your cats, play some Wu-Tang and get the bat!!! Sources: Sonia Acevedo's GoFundMeWorst Roommate Ever Review and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Leanne gifted us a present that we're hanging up immediately!!! We don't deserve her!!! Colleen is dating a new man and Bridget has some thoughts on the finale of Traitors and Love Is Blind. Then we get into the topic of the week.... CRINGEY RE-WATCH. Join us as Bridget and Colleen re-watch your old favorites like Brink, Suite Life of Zach and Cody, Saved By The Bell and Boy Meets World. Can we all agree that Saved By The Bell has the hottest cast of all time? And that we're all in love with Shawn Hunter? Disney Channel Originals just hit different. Review and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Bridget is back from Disney and Colleen has a new Uncle Jimmy. We share our random thoughts, do a quick Oscars recap, and then we get into the topic of the week.... MARILYN MONROE. The icon. The legend. The "It" girl. Bridget does a deep dive into her tragic childhood, how she hustled to become a movie star and her untimely death. Plot twist: she was much more than the dumb blonde she played on screen. Alexa, can you play the "Smash" soundtrack while I put on a beauty mark, please?! Sources: The Seriously Tragic Life of Marilyn Monroe WikipediaReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Colleen kissed another boy and Bridget had a whimsical night out in Boston. Then we get into the topic of the week.... HOT GOSS. For the first time in SWTS history... we've got a Whistleblower. Bridget tells the insane story of the woman with amnesia. Is she telling the truth or is she a fraud? We'll let you be the judge. Then Colleen does a deep dive into Reddit stories that will make your family look sane for once. At least your dad didn't give your girlfriend herpes? At least your mom isn't sleeping with your husband? The bar is so low it's in hell. Sources: Review and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Colleen kissed an Irish lad and Bridget went to a spa. We catch up on ACOTAR, Love Island All Stars, and celebrity break ups. Then we get into the topic of the week.... KENDRICK VS DRAKE. What is the beef with these two and how did it all start? Bridget's got you covered with the thesis she wrote and well, the girls are FIGHTING. Have you also been singing the lyrics to a song without realizing that it was a diss track? Us too. Get ready to Ppop at the Bat Mitzvah because the level of pettiness between these two is unmatched! Sources: The Story of Not Like UsDrake & Kendrick Lamar's Rocky Relationship ExplainedKendrick and Drake Beef ExplainedDrake VS Kendrick Explained to White PeopleKendrick's Half Time PerformanceReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, our Matriarch has returned for our 100th episode!!! And she brought us gifts!!!! Brb we're sobbing. Colleen has a new car, the Twilight series is still so, so bad and 9/11 cancelled Ellen Degeneres? We'll let you decide. Then Erin gets into the topic of the week... ELIZABETH HOLMES AND THERANOS. Come with us on this wild ride as we hear all about the phony baloney that is Elizabeth Holmes. Between the turtlenecks, fake voice and dancing into work every day, you're definitely going to get the ick. Then we do a segment called, "Erin Answers Everything" where Erin answers all your burning questions (and Colleen's stream of consciousness). Buckle up, Sippers!!! This is one hell of a 100th episode! Sources: Elizabeth Holmes has started her 11 year prison sentence. Here's what to knowElizabeth Holmes Review and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, the 99 Restaurant is a Sipper and we have PEAKED. Bridget is living for the chinese food restaurant vibe and Colleen is cooked. But we already knew that. Also, Colleen can't be the only one who can't say any of the names in ACOTAR... right? Then we get into the topic of the week... the mysterious case of ELFREIDA KNAAK. This crime will have your head in a pretzel by the end of the episode. What happened to her? Did someone burn her or did she do it to herself? We don't know but we do hope she's haunting some bitches. Get your vision boards ready for our 99th episode!! Sources: Crime Junkie EpisodeIf you're looking for a way to help those in need in LA, here are a list of resources that have been vetted by NBC News. No donation is too small and every cent, piece of clothing, food and volunteer, can make a difference. California Community FoundationCalifornia Fire FoundationL.A. Fire Department FoundationPasadena Humane SocietyVentura County Community FoundationAmerican Red Cross of Greater Los AngelesCenter for Disaster PhilanthropyDirect ReliefWorld Central KitchenReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Colleen's mom won a million dollars and Bridget is slowly perishing. Those two things are unrelated but go buy yourself a scratch ticket ASAP. Then we get into the topic of the week... the DOWNFALL OF THE ROMANOVS. Did Anastasia really escape? And if not, why did so many people think she did? Bridget talks about the royal family, what led to their demise and the horrific night they were all slaughtered (spoiler alert). Then Colleen plays a game of, "pick a song for an absurd scenario" so we can giggle. Rasputin may be creepy af but "Ra Ra Rasputin" is still a banger. We don't make the rules. #GrandmamaItsMe Sources: Royal Runaway? Ultimate fate of Duchess Anastasia Revealed | History's Greatest Mysteries: SolvedThe Downfall of the Romanov FamilyThe Bizarre Life & Death of Grigori RasputinReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, it's Christmas!!! Bridget is bringing big Martha energy into 2025 and Colleen gives us a recap on her Paris trip. This week's topic is all things Christmas and 2024! We learn the history of Santa, a version of Twas' The Night Before Christmas that slays the day away, exchange crazy Reddit Christmas stories and do our annual present swap. Don't worry... Nana's cookies are back and still making us emosh. Bridget does a recap of all the biggest pop culture of 2024 and we set resolutions for 2025. 2025 is the year of the Sippers!!!! WE LOVE YOU SM!! Sources: Review and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, we talk about our Thanksgiving, Bridget does a Wicked recap and Colleen's luck is NOT turning. Then we get into the topic of the week... MARTHA STEWART. Colleen does a deep dive into the upbringing, rise, eventual fall and comeback of the OG influencer. Martha. Is. That. Bitch. "Just because you don't have money doesn't mean you don't have taste." Hang it in the Louvre!!! Sources: MARTHA Review and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Bridget is spiraling and Colleen thinks her luck is turning. Can we please talk about Mike Tyson's ass for a moment?! Then we get into the topic of the week... ALEXANDER HAMILTON AND AARON BURR. How on EARTH we got two years into this podcast without Bridget covering this... we'll never know. Strap in for some pettiness, grudge holding and scheming brought to you by the founding fathers themselves!. Listen to this episode and tell us women are more dramatic than men, we DARE YOU! Mom? Can you pick us up? We hate it here. Sources: Hamilton Drunk History with Lin Manuel MirandaPositive Stories: Homemade Burritos by RosaCrowd Sings to Peggy for her 100th BirthdayPeggy Joins the Press ConferenceReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Bridget took a gummy to deal with stress and Colleen thinks she's better than foliage in New England. Then we get into the topic of the week... REINCARNATION. Colleen picked this one, obviously. We each tell real life stories of people who believe they've lived more than one life. We then play a game of "Real Life Haunted Houses" and Colleen feels attacked. Watch out!! It's someone from high school who remembers that weird thing you did in 7th grade!!! AHHHH!!! Sources: Meet Shanti Devi: The Reincarnation Case That Shook the WorldThe Mind Boggling Case of Shanti DeviPositive Stories: Neighborhood Learns Sign Language For HalloweenSpaniards Took to The Streets After Flooding in ValenciaParents Think Boy Is Reincarnated PilotThe Case of James Leininger: An American Case of the Reincarnation TypeReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, WE ARE BACK!! After a long hiatus, the bitches are back and we have so much to yap about!! Catch up with us as we discuss our summers, the weddings we've been to, the cockroaches we've encountered, the rotisserie chickens we've eaten and the tv shows we've binged. We play a game of what's in and what's out and smash or pass. Did you miss us?! Because we missed you!!!!

Send us a text On this week's episode, HAPPY TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY SIPPERS!!!! Bridget covers the Titan Submersible and then we get into the real topic of the week.... US. We answer listener questions, talk about the highs and lows of the last year, things we've learned along the way and we play the Newlywed game. We also have 10 commandments for our SWTS cult that we'll be asking everyone to recite each week and we'll be taking no further questions at this time, tysm!! But seriously, we love you. Thank you for listening, for the DMs, for running up to us and telling us your favorite episodes, for sending us all the love and being a part of the crazy train. We'll see you soon and we'll be so skinny you won't even recognize us! Have a wonderful summer you beautiful bitches!!! Love you, mean it. #FullBeatCuteFit Sources: The Titan Submersible Was An Accident Waiting To HappenWikipediaPositive Stories: Teacher Donates Part of Her Liver to 5 Year Old StudentPebbling Is a Love LanguageLouisiana Teen Graduates as Valedictorian While HomelessReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Colleen has a lot to say after skinny dipping on a bachelorette, an exorcism at a bridal shower and hosts hateful hour. Then we get into the topic of the week... THE MURDER OF TRAVIS ALEXANDER. Bridget tells us the story about how they met, how their relationship turned toxic and how Jodi likes to do headstands... while being interrogated. This bitch is CRAZY. Also, let us know what happens at a LDS singles night because we still don't understand. Sources: Love, Lies and Lust - What Really Happened with Jodi Arias?Jodi AriasThe Murder of Travis AlexanderJodi's Interrogation BehaviorTravis' Last Blog PostA Complete List of Things Mormons Can't DoPositive Stories: Sabrina Ionescu Makes Olympic TeamDog Runs Four Miles to Save OwnerReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Bridget held court at the Green Dragon and Colleen got harmonized at while eating free pizza. Then we get into the topic of the week... RURAL APPALACHIA. Colleen deep dives into the mysterious area of the US with their wild animals, creepy stories and the strange disappearance of Dennis Martin. You know it's not a Colleen episode without a missing person or creepy crawlers! This aint no Charlotte's web so give the witch her green beans and let Meemaw sleep! Sources: Appalachia Mountain Mysteries of 4 Unexplained Stories The Disappearance of Dennis MartinThe Inbred Family - The WhittakersPositive Stories: 98 Year Old War Veteran Receives High School Diploma5 Year Old Boy Becomes Youngest Person to Receive Bionic Arm Review and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week’s episode, Bridget and Colleen finally stopped rotting and went out into the world again! Colleen is shooketh by Sean Kingston and prom proposals are getting completely out of hand. Then we get into the topic of the week... BAD ASS WOMEN FROM HISTORY! Or in this case, herstory. Hear the stories of the unsung heroes Frances Marion, Deborah Sampson, Dorothy Lawrence, Florence Nightingale and Sybil Ludington. You may not know them but you will LOVE them! They are definitely a slay. Sources: 17 Women Who Made History - That You've Never Heard OfDeborah Sampson Deborah Sampson Cross Dresses to Fight the British Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale Revolutionizes NursingReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week’s episode, Colleen has a Bridgerton hyper-fixation and we find out if everyone has an Adam's apple. Then we get into the topic of the week… THE OREGON TRAIL. Bridget explains how the US expanded West, what life was like on the road and covers the horrific story of the Donner Party. We end with a disturbing Reddit thread of “things my partner hid from me” and people are truly not okay. Come with us on this trek to the wild, wild West while we try not to get run over by a wagon!! #YouHadDiedOfDysentery Sources: Episode 30Episode 31History.comReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Colleen and Bridget are both on death's door with a sickness but never too sick to miss a giggle! After our weekend recaps we get into the topic of the week... FYRE FESTIVAL. Colleen tells us all about the human chode that is Billy McFarland, his random friendship with Ja Rule and the absolute sh*t show and mirage known as Fyre Festival. The influencers were hustled! Bamboozled! Hoodwinked! Led astray! Just like us every day we've been alive. Would you wank a government official for some water? We won't tell anyone!!! #JusticeForTheBahamians Sources: Fyre Festival: The Greatest Party That Never HappenedThe College Dropout Behind NYC's Most Exclusive Credit Card Positive Stories: In Flight Kindergarten GraduationA Profound Form of LoveReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.

Send us a text On this week's episode, Bridget has gone full Sabbatical Susie and Colleen dealt with a creepy drunk guy at a bar. We talk about the Met Gala and the Tom Brady Roast before wrapping up this sh*t show topic... THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS: PART 2. Bridget covers their confessions, what led to their arrest, trials and the new updates on the case. Colleen has some funny prison tales and positive stories to wrap it up. Can we all just agree not to murder our parents!?!? It's a negative slay. #TheirDeluluBecameTruelulu #ToSlayOrNotToSlay Sources: Truth and Lies: The Menendez BrothersPart 1 Part 2The Menendez Brothers: Innocent or Guilty?The Menendez Brothers: How They Were CaughtThe Menendez Brothers' Fight for FreedomPositive Stories: "Guardian Angel" Drives Strangers to AppointmentsCouple Matches On Dating App Have A Lot More In CommonReview and subscribe! You can find us on Instagram @Sippinwiththeshannons or send us your stories at Sippinwiththeshannons@gmail.com. Love you, mean it.