Really Shannon
Really Shannon
Shannon Alvea
Reality TV chats and reviews Real life of a working mom and everything in between
Really Shannon Podcast E10 - all about pregnancy
I'm halfway through my second pregnancy (the pic is one of my faves from my first a week before giving birth) and I'm ready to talk all about it! From the timelines, milestones and symptoms to finding out if it's a boy or girl and all my thoughts and feelings on that. Note I talk a lot about periods, so listen when you're ready!
Apr 10, 2021
56 min
Really Shannon Episode 9 - the Challenge S36 E2 + HB, HB!
I break down Episode 2 of The Challenge Double Agents with really important and interesting thoughts + @30:11 I stay on top of celebrity gossip by breaking down the Hilaria Baldwin controversary on her birthday! Plus I share my heartbreak on the KKW/KW divorce rumours and somehow get into how I masterminded the greatest prank of all time?
Jan 10, 2021
47 min
Really Shannon Episode 8 - the Challenge s36 DOUBLE AGENTS episode 1 - first thoughts
It's been a while so let me catch you up on all the TV I've finished in the past few weeks, including The Queen's Gambit (Netflix), Life In Pieces (Netflix), DWTS, an article about the NBA Bubble and too much drag race + @29 I recap and react to the new season of MTV's The Challenge!!!
Dec 16, 2020
40 min
Really Shannon Episode 7 - Drag Race Thailand + That time I fell down 2 stairs this week and hurt my butt
I had to take a break from the pod because I slipped and fell on the stairs at home. I'm fine, but tensions were high and my husb was not the supportive angel darling he normally is! Let's chat about that and how I deal with super stressful situations (hint, I cry a lot) + Then at @25:44, I talk about Drag Race Thailand and how much I loved watching it for the first time! It's quality television, check it out. I don't spoil the winner but I give away major plot points.
Nov 21, 2020
41 min
Really Shannon Episode 6 - DWTS, Bachelorette + Pandemic Party Privilege
This week I talk about my first impressions and hopes for the rest of the seasons of Dancing With the Stars S29, The Bachelorette S16. I watch these shows live and provide commentary on my Instagram, check it out!  @31:02 I talk about Kim Kardashian West on "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman" (S3 E1), and give you my thoughts on celebrity pandemic parties (what pandemic?) Note, I erroneously call Kaitlyn "Hannah" and I say Shoe Doctor instead of Shoe Surgeon. My fact checkers are hard at work, sorry for the miscommunication.
Nov 1, 2020
51 min
Really Shannon Episode 7 - Youtube and My Birthday
This week I give shout outs to some of my favourite Youtube channels + share my feelings about turning 30! Note, I mispeak and say Pearl is from S6 of RPDR, but she's actually S7
Oct 25, 2020
37 min
Really Shannon Episode 5 - Love on the Spectrum and Relationships
I talk about the highlights for me on Netflix's Love on the Spectrum + @30:54 My husband Roald joins me on the pod to celebrate 12 years since our first date, and we chat about relationships. Our 18 month old daughter makes an appearance and has a little babble sesh during the episode, it's super cute!
Oct 18, 2020
52 min
Really Shannon Episode 4 - Canada's Drag Race and Thanksgiving Traditions
I breakdown my highlights of Canada's Drag Race Season 1 No worries if you haven't seen it, I don't spoil the winner :) (Some bottom placements are mentioned but if you care about that, you should have seen it already!!) Followed by a quick chat about my Thanksgiving traditions and what's on the menu for the holiday
Oct 11, 2020
42 min
Really Shannon Episode 3 - Selling Sunset and Migraines
I get more comfortable and chat about all the drama from Selling Sunset Season 3 (are there really two sides to every story?) plus my hopes for Season 4 + At 28:22, I talk about migraines and triggers and how I have learnt to cope with migraines (and avoid attacks!)
Oct 4, 2020
38 min
Really Shannon Episode 1 - Selling Sunset and Herban Gardening
Let's discuss the cast of Selling Sunset Season 1  + @27:40, hear about my experience with container gardening herbs and what has been successful from seed! I call it herban because they're herbs and urban!! 
Sep 27, 2020
53 min
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