The ongoing adventures of Shelby and Polly, young women riffing on television, sports, books, and life in Colorado.
Shelby and Polly add their reaction to the election into the void of constant analysis and chatter. Also it's mostly talking about feelings.
Polly and Shelby dig into the Body Positivity Movement - and things get a little personal. Warning: we want you to love yourself and be kind to others.
Polly and Shelby are back to share their experiences with Bumble BFF - the good, the bad, and the neutral. Also: How This Is Us and The Good Place stack up as new Fall tv shows.
Brace yourselves because Polly and (mostly) Shelby have a lot of ranting to do - Tim Gunn wrote an article we appreciated; clothes are hard to find; and skittles are candy - refugees are people. Also: Better Things and Bumble BFF.
Now releasing on our new official day - Thursdays! Polly and Shelby are back in the studio and talking about a bunch of seriously random things. Polly was in Sweden, Shelby bought appliances that don't work, and both have read books they want to talk about. Also: Fall TV Preview and hate for Fear the Walking Dead.
A discussion of women's participation in the Olympics and this year's insanity of sexist commentary. Also: Casual, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Night Of are dominating our attention.
Carolyn joins Polly and Shelby to rave about the new Ghostbusters movie. The ladies of Likely Story talk through racism on Twitter and the recent attacks of Leslie Jones. Also: vacation stories, Midwest Bingo, and Myles pizza scare.
Polly and Shelby took a 20 hour road trip and survived to tell the tale. Highlights: Cats in cars, Shelby doesn't trust the GPS or Polly, and bad choice snacks. Also: UnReal season 2 is crazy.
Shelby and Polly team up to discuss the latest summer TV they are watching including Peaky Blinders, UnReal and American Ninja Warrior. Shelby shares details of her upcoming move to Ohio while Polly cries. Also: Polly livetweeted watching Twilight New Moon for the first time (@PollyAnneK).
Polly and Shelby are back at it again with a recap of their memorial day weekends and discussion of Fear the Walking Dead. In the Bachelor/Bachelorette world, Polly covers Ben Higgins running for elected office.
It's a miracle that Polly and Shelby got this episode recorded. Join them for an episode full of misc. stories and a breakdown of their favorite summer activities. Also: Polly hates Fear the Walking Dead and the Bachelorette is back.
Shelby and Polly team up to bring you commentary on the country's most ridiculous laws, including, but not limited to: laws about pet tigers, fishing, patent leather shoes, and skateboard licenses. Also, the Zodiac Killer won't be our president and Shelby is still listening to Lemonade nonstop.
Polly and Shelby have a quick update about North Carolina's bathroom bill and Colorado's caucus system. Polly has been all about the romantic comedies lately, so we dive into what makes them so great and then we dive into the Bechdel Test and how Hollywood has room for improvement on gender equity.
Shelby and Polly discuss the recent discrimination laws passed in Mississippi and North Carolina and plead for humans to be better. Then, as an escape from reality, they review the entirety (SPOILERS!) of The Walking Dead Season 6 INCLUDING the finale. You've been warned!
Shelby & Polly survived the March 2016 blizzard to bring you the latest episode. As they warned you, it's time to review & discuss House of Cards Season 4. Also: The latest conspiracy theories and love for Pee Wee's Big Holiday.
Polly and Shelby break their first rule and talk about politics this episode with their Colorado caucus experiences and overall trends of millenial voters. Also: Bachelor updates and zero House of Cards spoilers.
Polly and Shelby revisit diversity in Hollywood with the looming Oscars. Two very important conspiracy theories are covered in a new non-reoccuring segment, Conspiracy Theory Friday. Also: The Walking Dead analysis and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
Carolyn joins the ladies of Likely Story for episode 27 as they search for all of the millennial feminists, celebrate the Broncos' Super Bowl victory, and make The Walking Dead predictions. Also: the PuppyBowl contest winner is announced and Carolyn & Shelby disagree on You, Me & the Apocalypse.
Polly and Shelby celebrate a whole year of talking at each other while hosting this podcast. Reminiscing happens and it's wonderful. A new segment brings deeper discussion of diversity in film and tv. Also: quick Bachelor updates and looking ahead to February shows coming back.
Polly dubs 2016 the year of the movie - even though we have no idea what she means by that. We missed the Golden Globes, we prep for the Oscars, and of course there is a recap of recent Bachelor escapades. Also: New Years Resolutions (late) and playoff football.
We're back after the holiday break! Hear stories about transportation woes, and The Bachelor! Also, find out if you've been Gilmore'd.
Polly and Shelby share their favorite Christmas memories and traditions - including fights over the best kind of Christmas tree, the viewing of Christmas vacation, and what makes the best items for stocking stuffers. Also: Polly's mom is impossible to surprise, Christmas cookies are great, and the Bachelor starts in a few weeks. Enjoy! Happy holidays and a happy new year!
Carolyn joins the ladies of Likely Story for a full episode. They dig right into the latest NFL updates, including Brock N'Roll and the Rodgers Duo. After a quick check-in on Fall TV Shows, they get down to business discussing the first half of The Walking Dead Season 6. Also: Star Wars, Thanksgiving stories, and Zoo.
Shelby and Polly are back with Episode 21. Nothing brings the mood down like talking about grief and loss. But don't worry - they get back to discussing bad tv quickly. For example the Bastard Executioner, which has already been cancelled. Also: The Walking Dead, VEEP, and Life in Pieces are winning the world.
It's fall! Shelby and Polly are back to discuss favorite fall activities, all the tv shows they're watching (or not), and how excited they are for the Gilmore Girls revival on Netflix. Oh, and there might be some goats in this episode too. Also, special guest Carolyn joins to discuss Fear the Walking Dead.
Polly is back and she's married! In her absence, Shelby finished watching True Blood. Now, Shelby and Polly are reunited for a recap of Polly's wedding before they dig into the insane amount of Fall TV they are each watching. Some good (Life in Pieces and Quantico), some bad (Bastard Executioner and Minority Report), and everything in between. At one point in the recording, Polly sounds like a robot for no reason.
Shelby is joined by Likely Story's midwest correspondent Carolyn as they talk the highs and lows of the Emmy Awards, Shelby going to D.C. with the Pope, and how Carolyn almost went to jail.
Polly and Shelby catch up before Polly gets married! The ladies discuss how much Fall television they are going to watch and review for your benefit. Then it's finally time for an in-depth discussion of the USA hit show Mr. Robot. Shelby is then joined by Carolyn to discuss Fear the Walking Dead. Also: Shelby and Carolyn decide who would survive a zombie apocalypse.
Polly is only days away from her wedding! As a distraction, the ladies of Likely Story talk about cats, road rage and how terrible the Zoo tv show is. A special guest joins to discuss Wet Hot American Summer First Days at Camp. Also: Project Runway updates and places to visit in Denver.
After a recording mishap, Polly & Shelby manage to record episode 15 as a treat for your ears. There is a summer slump of television, but the ladies of Likely Story dig into the new season of Project Runway and do a gut-check on So You Think You Can Dance. Polly’s wedding is getting closer and Shelby can’t stop watching True Blood. Also: Cats are discussed.
Polly and Shelby rejoice that the Bachelorette is finally over! Upon completing the Lifetime Movie Challenge, the real outcome is a new addiction to Lifetime movies. Also: Shelby realizes that Mr. Robot is an amazing show and Polly is happy about some of the latest NFL news.
Shelby’s back from vacation and obsessed with bears. The ladies walk through their fave picks for the Emmy’s. The Bachelorette is almost over, thank goodness. The rumors for the new Bachelor are spinning out of control and Polly isn’t happy with them. Also: Summer tv shows that we’re watching include Mr. Robot and Zoo.
Polly and Shelby celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage and Polly stresses about her own wedding. They have a quick sidebar to talk about Teen Mom before discussing the new Lifetime series, UnREAL as well as the big drama on The Bachelorette. Finally, they chat about A Deadly Adoption, the newest Lifetime original movie starring Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig.
Polly’s wedding is coming up fast and Shelby survives a spider attack. They are compelled to discuss the iZombie season finale and the latest shenanigans on the Bachelorette. Later, Shelby takes back her disappointment in SYTYCD. Also: latest tv show addictions and the amazingness that is Jurassic World.
Polly and Shelby hit double digits in released episodes! They share theories on the plot of a Gilmore Girls reunion and discuss the crazy shenanigans happening on the Bachelorette (Tony, Clint & JJ - we’re looking at you). The ladies of Likely Story are joined by special guest, Carolyn, to discuss her connection to American Ninja Warrior. Also: Stephen Colbert is awesome and CBS hits a new low.
Shelby moved to the suburbs and got cable again. The new season of The Bachelorette just started and it’s as crazy as you would expect. Polly explains the new toll lanes along US 36 in Colorado. Also: an update on iZombie and rumors of a Gilmore Girls reunion.
Polly gives an update on her wedding plans including a transportation solution. Did you know school buses are typically 45 feet long? Meanwhile, Shelby returns from vacation where she probably worked too much. Polly allows Shelby to tell three stories about animals. You won’t want to miss the special guest host this episode - the title is a clue. Also: Tim Tebow jersey insurance is a thing that exists.
Polly has mixed feelings about zombies, serial killers, and recording during the Pittsburgh Penguins playoff game. Shelby is obsessed with Game of Thrones. Oh yeah, and Tim Tebow is back in the NFL.
Polly bought her wedding dress. Shelby complains about being tired. The Slap is finally over and everyone is thrilled. Polly & Shelby have a love-fest about CW show, iZombie. Also: Summer tv premieres are discussed.
Polly finally finishes House of Cards Season 3 and shares her thoughts. The Slap is still happening and it's kind of boring. ALSO: Shelby gets rid of cable but still manages to watch a lot of TV.
Crows are terrifying. The Bachelor finale happened. ALSO: House of Cards S3 is discussed along with a roundup of several new tv shows. Oh, and why are there so many Better Call Saul podcasts?
Learn the backstory behind the show's album art, why Shelby hates The Slap, and who we think will win The Bachelor. Top it all off with a new rumor roundup segment.
Did you fall behind in catching new movies this year? Well so did we, but that doesn’t stop us from talking about movies and making Oscar predictions for an entire episode.
In this debut episode, Polly and Shelby discuss Polly’s recent engagement, the pure devastation that Parenthood has ended, why they don’t care about the Super Bowl this year, and how the Netflix show Peaky Blinders is truly amazing.