Excuse My Baggage

’Tis the season for food, family, and a bit of chaos. Join Shayna and her dad, Paul, as they dive into the messy, funny and sometimes salty conversations that come with the holidays. 

Ever wonder how a failed door-to-door encyclopedia sale could lead to your entire existence? Same. In this episode, Shayna and her dad flip through the unexpected chapters of fate, family, and the quirky ways life unfolds.

Traditions come in all shapes and sizes—some passed down with love, others hurled at your head like a metaphorical meatball. From Meatball Tuesday to the unexpected ways we honor our culture, our loved ones, and those we've lost, Shayna and her dad, Paul, share the sentimental (and sometimes ridiculous) rituals that keep us connected to our past.

Sometimes love comes when you least expect it, and sometimes you chase it into the restroom (yep, that’s how my parents met—thanks, Dad). Join Shayna and Paul, as they reflect on their relationships, the twists that change everything, and discover the answer to Haddaway’s iconic question: “What is love?” (Baby, don’t hurt me no more… PLEASE!)

Pop Quiz: Shayna hiked a volcano in El Salvador in 2024, and Paul dropped acid in 1969. Who had the better trip? While this father-daughter duo may seem worlds apart in their approach to risk-taking, their conversation reveals that the adventure gene (and a bit of neurosis) just might run in the family.

Confidence is a skill, right? Or maybe it’s just the ability to convince yourself (and everyone else) that you got it together. Join Shayna and her dad as they share their most ridiculous strategies for navigating life, mastering the “art of bullshit ability,” and improvising along the way. It’s chaotic, it’s relatable, and it’s a reminder that nobody really has it all figured out—and that’s okay.

Get to know the father-daughter duo behind Excuse My Baggage! Shayna and her dad, Paul (aka RutgersMo), take you on a journey through their chaotic childhoods, dream big about the future, and discuss why living in the moment is the ultimate goal. Wisdom and wit? Check. Morrison Mayhem? Double check.

In their debut episode of Excuse My Baggage, Shayna and Paul reflect on how life’s curveballs challenge us to release the things that weigh us down and open us up to new possibilities. Through humor, advice, and fresh perspectives, they explore the paradox of letting go—how focusing too much on closure can keep you tied to the very baggage you’re trying to leave behind.