Podcast Summary: The Sip with Ryland Adams and Lizze Gordon

Episode: Tasting VIRAL Starbucks Drinks and Holiday Snacks with Shane & Spencer

Release Date: December 11, 2025

Overview

In this lively and unscripted episode, Ryland, Lizze, and regular guests Morgan, Shane, and Spencer embrace chaos as they dive into viral Starbucks drinks, quirky holiday snacks, and candid discussions about life, family, and pop culture. The show's signature camaraderie and self-aware humor are on full display as they tease each other, tackle hot topics (from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to celebrity feuds and maternity leave woes), and share personal stories. The latter part features Shane and Spencer joining Lizze for the much-anticipated taste test of trending Starbucks and holiday treats.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Pre-Holiday Antics & Life Updates

[00:00–15:00]

• Viral Opening Banter: Lizze and Morgan kick off with jokes about chaotic motherhood, pandemic diseases (hand, foot, and mouth), and Morgan’s ongoing social media posts, setting an irreverent tone.
  • “This is our second to last sip.” (Morgan, [00:30])
• Filming and Family Logistics:
  • Morgan shares pregnancy struggles and fears she's in labor, only to realize it's "just not enough space" for the baby (Morgan, [03:20]).
  • Discussion about juggling work, family, and holiday preparations, including intrusive germs, party logistics, and handling kids while heavily pregnant.

2. The "Showbiz" Segment

[05:00–16:00]

• Booked and Busy:
  • Morgan lands a role in Joe’s movie (“a woman being held captive forced to deliver her baby”)—filming scheduled around Shane's pilot.
  • “I might have to drag my ass to Alhambra… I'd rather go to Alabama than Alhambra.” (Morgan, [04:59])
  • Lizze playfully brags about booking “Mr. Bubs”—Morgan’s dog internet celebrity—for Shane’s pilot.
• Dog Star Power Debate:
  • Morgan defends Bubs’ fame, while Lizze confesses she “doesn’t get” the appeal.
  • “You disrespect [Mr. Bubs] every day, and it’s crazy.” (Morgan, [05:42])
  • Bickering over which pet is more “bookable” for set appearances.

3. Motherhood—The Real, the Difficult, the Comedic

[16:00–36:00]

• Birthday Party Drama:

  • Lizze prepares for her children’s construction-themed birthday party, recaps the struggle of finding sand and creating a “flower frame balloon arch.”

• Parenting Disasters & Wins:

  • Morgan recounts being stuck with pants down (literally) due to pregnancy, and Joe’s—her husband’s—mixed record as a supportive partner.
  • “I almost lost it on him again this week… he just told me with full excitement, ‘I feel great.’” (Lizze, [04:09])
  • Detailed talk about the division of household labor, comfort zones in parenting (“Joe is not comfortable alone at Costco with Billy… and I’m a hundred years pregnant.” Morgan, [38:45]).

• Work/Life Balance & Systemic Frustrations:

  • Rants about the futility of maternity benefits for small business owners in California.
  • “It’s so absurd how much we pay…the state and how nothing we get from them, specifically as women and mothers. It makes me so mad I'm about to start screaming and burning down federal buildings.” (Morgan, [31:47])

4. Deep Dives: Friendship, Personal Growth & Identity

[24:00–28:00]

• Authenticity & Acceptance:
  • Lizze and Morgan discuss codependency and learning to embrace their true selves.
  • “The world truly does become your oyster the second you embrace who you are…” (Morgan, [24:23])
• Navigating Friendship & Emotional Behaviors:
  • Anecdotes about text reply habits, the panic of delayed responses, and codependent tendencies.

5. Pop Culture & Relationship Hot Takes

[44:47–52:30]

• Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce (and George Clooney) Relationship Analysis:
  • The group debates celebrity claims of never fighting in relationships.
  • “There’s no way you can live with somebody without tension arising…no relationship is immune to conflict.” (Lizze, [47:20], [52:28])
  • Discussion on the importance of knowing how you and your partner fight before marriage.

6. Internet & Celebrity Gossip

[55:00–59:42]

• Megan Markle:

  • Jokes about Meghan’s AI-like media presence:
    • “She is AI to me.” (Morgan, [52:49])
    • “It’s weird that she wants to be a public persona but doesn’t want to be authentic.” (Lizze, [55:01])

• Diddy & 50 Cent Beef—Netflix Doc:

  • Morgan and Lizze recap 50 Cent’s ongoing feud with Diddy and the new Netflix documentary produced by 50 Cent.
  • “Now it’s not Diddy do it. It’s Diddy done…they don’t come like that unless they got a case.” (Morgan, [57:25])

7. Tasting Segment: VIRAL Starbucks Drinks & Holiday Snacks

[63:17–76:45]
(approximately [63:17–76:45] on transcript)

Gifts and Gags

• Lizze surprises Shane with the hotly sought “Awa Wawa” (Awala) water bottle, making jokes about Target “Karen” hysteria. ([63:18])
• Lip Smacker Diet Coke lip balm gets an enthusiastic review by Shane:
  • “Oh, it smells like Diet Coke… I love it.” ([66:32])

Starbucks Secret Menu Taste Test

• Teddy Graham Secret Menu Drink:

  • Shane’s verdict:
    • “Tastes like grandma’s breath… uncle’s kisses.” ([70:17])
  • Spencer:
    • “It’s not very Teddy Grammy, I'll say. It needs like graham cracker.” ([70:11])

• Peppermint Hot Chocolate Frappuccino:

  • Crowd-pleasing; Spencer:
    • “Oh my God, that’s actually so good. I would drink…oh, wow.” ([68:56])

Holiday Snack Review:

• Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Pop-Tarts (“less filling than I remember”; not a standout).

• White Chocolate Covered Oreos—divides the group:

  • Shane: “These taste like baby powder or deodorant.” ([73:12])
  • Lizze: “I like the Oreo. Sue me.” ([76:33])

• Birthday Cake Drizzle Rice Bites—mildly received (“office snack energy,” Spencer, [74:52]).

• Annie’s Bunny Cookies—general consensus: “fine, but not as good as classic Teddy Grahams.”

Holiday Parenting & Food Debates

• Shane and Lizze banter about healthy vs. classic foods for the kids:
  • “If the boys aren’t into their chicken, Shane’s like, ‘Give them a ranch with it.’” ([75:31])
• Riffs on food nostalgia and what’s changed (less filling Pop-Tarts, miniature Jersey Mike’s sandwiches).

8. Favorite Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The world truly does become your oyster the second you embrace who you are…” —Morgan ([24:23])
• “Now it’s not Diddy do it. It’s Diddy done.” —Morgan ([57:25])
• “Tastes like grandma’s breath… uncle’s kisses.” —Shane ([70:17])
• “I think you should know how each other fights, because what if you get into a fight and you guys are not compatible in constructively coming to a solution?” —Lizze ([48:42])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00–05:00: Opening banter, life updates, chaotic logistics
• 10:00–16:00: "Showbiz" projects (pilots, Mr. Bubs)
• 20:00–24:00: Birthday party sand saga, sensory stories
• 31:34–34:10: Maternity leave, broken California system rant
• 44:47–52:28: Relationship analysis—Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce and George Clooney
• 55:00–57:25: Meghan Markle’s AI-ness
• 57:25–59:41: Diddy–50 Cent Netflix beef
• 63:17–76:45: Taste test—Starbucks viral drinks & holiday snacks featuring Shane & Spencer

Tone & Style

The episode maintains its trademark blend of irreverence, honesty, and unfiltered group chemistry. The hosts tease one another, process real-world chaos comedically, and deliver laughs while still offering genuine insight into current pop culture and daily life. If you missed the show, this episode is like hanging out with your funniest, most opinionated friends—no topic or snack left untasted!

Highlights for New Listeners

• If you enjoy food taste tests, don’t miss the last 15 minutes with Shane & Spencer.
• For candid stories about marriage, parenthood, mental health, and the realities of maternity leave, catch the middle third ([30:00–40:00]).
• The pop culture take on Travis/Taylor and Clooney’s “no conflict” relationships ([44:47–52:28]) is equal parts sharp and relatable.
• Viral drink recipes and Target mayhem—proof that even the simplest things can be comedy gold with this crew.