This week the girlies sit down to investigate (and giggle at) some classic cases of the art of catfishing. Featuring stories from listeners and Shannon and Producer Courtney’s own life experiences, this episode is full of nonsense. Shania Twain, Matt Rife, Cole Sprouse, the list of victims goes on. They dive into the history of catfishing, where it started and how it’s going in 2025. Chat rooms, job offers, and comedians, this episode is full of tea, cautionary tales and even a confession. Listen for a silly throwback to your A/S/L chatroom days.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:08 Pregnancy and the 'I Don't Care' Energy
01:12 Catfishing: A Historical Perspective
02:29 Modern Catfishing Stories
04:44 Chat Roulette Memories
06:35 AOL and Chat Room Nostalgia
09:29 More Catfishing Stories
18:41 Tinder's Height Filter Controversy
20:18 A Personal Catfishing Experience
27:10 The Comedian Catfish Saga
33:50 College Catfishing Confessions
46:22 The Matt Rife Catfishing Saga
59:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell
LINKS:
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Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonford
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