This week on Two Frogs Talking, Archie and Shelly dig into moments that felt real… 

Archie opens the episode with a tale of a lawn chair, helium, and an altitude record that probably shouldn’t exist. But his real story drifts somewhere stranger: a quiet diner, a conversation he can’t quite remember, and a napkin that might hold the answer.

Meanwhile, Shelly shares family lore involving postcards hidden under pillows and Florida roadside attractions.

Votes are tallied, new stories compete for the crown, and Archie and Shelly ponder the balance of accuracy vs impact when it comes to storytelling details.

Also in this episode:
 🎯 Miley’s official count for last week’s Great Tale-Off
 🎯 A new listener poll—which episode reigns supreme?
 🎯 A merch spotlight for those moments that blur the real and unreal

Join us for tall tales, life talk, and a bit not quite right.

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🎙 Episode 7: Bad Decisions with Good Intentions
Some choices are heartfelt. Others are... herb-scented mistakes waiting to happen.

This week, Archie shares a family story from Baldwin County, where Pops faced down a machine and proved that stubbornness might just be a superpower. Meanwhile, Shelly learns that not every plant swap is what it seems—and that labeling matters, especially when your backyard starts to smell like a soap factory.

Also in this episode:

• Porch philosophy from Will Rogers and Mark Twain
• Hammer-swinging pride, mislabeled good intentions, and live action frogger
• Ralph starts a surprise home improvement project

💬 Listener Vote:
Which tale took the scenic route to disaster? Vote at notquiterightgoods.com/pages/two-frogs-talking or on Instagram @notquiterightgoods.

🛍 This Week’s Tee:
From the Southern Sayings collection: “Ain’t got the sense God gave a goose.”
Wear it when your confidence writes checks your hindsight wouldn’t cash.

🎙 Episode 6: Magical Thinking & Breakfast Disasters
Sometimes modern convenience feels like a miracle. Sometimes it ends in fluff, sparks, or a mess you won’t soon forget.

In this episode, Shelly revisits the time she tested out a fully automated grooming station on her dog Ralph—and nearly lost him in a cyclone of conditioner and chaos. Archie tells a family story about Uncle Larry’s infamous breakfast contraption and the catastrophe that followed. Along the way, we learn how Shelly became Poison Ivy Royalty—thanks to a fish camp craft project gone wrong.

Also in this episode:

• Porch philosophy with Arthur C. Clarke and a little old fashion skepticism
• The case for unplugging—both gadgets and ourselves
• An enchanted broomstick

💬 Listener Vote:
Who delivered the bigger misfire? Cast your vote at notquiterightgoods.com/pages/two-frogs-talking or on Instagram @notquiterightgoods.

🛍 This Week’s Tee:
From the Front Porch Philosopher collection: “Think about it—electricity is the closest we have to magic.”
Perfect for believers in buttons, wires, and slightly overcooked optimism.

🎙 Episode 5: The Devil Left the Door Open

Some heat is weather. Some heat is... something else entirely.

This week, Archie and Shelly explore moments when something slipped through that probably shouldn’t have. Archie brings a tale involving a mysterious toolbox, an endless supply of useful problems, and a lesson in knowing when to leave well enough alone. Shelly shares a family story passed down from Maw-Maw—complete with rattlesnakes, raccoons, and a camping trip that very nearly came undone.

Also in this episode:

• Porch philosophy from Benjamin Franklin and Jean-Paul Sartre
• A look at the things we let in—on purpose or by accident
• Unexpected pests, unexpected wisdom, and just a little bubble gum

💬 Listener Vote:
Which tale felt more like something cracked open? Cast your vote at notquiterightgoods.com/pages/two-frogs-talking or @notquiterightgoods on Instagram.

🛍 This Week’s Tee:
From the Southern Sayings collection: “The devil left the door open.”
Wear it when the heat hits hard—or when the unexpected comes knockin’.

🎙 Episode 4: Short Attention Span Adventures

Some adventures start with a plan. These didn’t.

This week, Archie and Shelly follow the trail of distractions that led to much more than either of them intended. Archie meets someone with a curious connection to a folk legend and a habit of planting things that don’t quite belong. Shelly brings a desert tale of warnings ignored, trails misread, and a voice that was right all along.

Also in this episode:

• Porch philosophy with Seneca and a mysterious trail guide pamphlet
• The perils of wandering attention and why it’s sometimes the best detour
• A soft spot for forgotten intentions and half-finished maps

💬 Listener Vote:
Which tale turned distraction into destiny? Cast your vote at notquiterightgoods.com/pages/two-frogs-talking or on Instagram @notquiterightgoods.

🛍 This Week’s Tee:
From the Stick Figure collection: “I came, I saw, I forgot what I was doing.”
Your official uniform for spontaneous adventures and abandoned to-do lists.

🎙 Episode 3: Too Good to Be True

You know that moment when something seems just a little too perfect? Yeah—this episode lives there.

Shelly shares a wild tale from the California desert, where an ambitious restoration project turns larger-than-life in more ways than one. Archie spins a story about a slick-talking stranger and a so-called miracle fix that works a little too well. As always, the truth is flexible—and the fallout is worth the telling.

Also in this episode:

• Reflections on idealism, disappointment, and the warning signs we tend to ignore
• Porch philosophy from George Carlin and a wise old farmer
• One unexpected mascot, one chaotic sneeze, and one mysterious crate

💬 Listener Vote:

Which tale tugged hardest on your “should’ve known better” nerve? Vote at notquiterightgoods.com/pages/two-frogs-talking or @notquiterightgoods on Instagram.

🛍 This Week’s Tee:

From Shelly’s Stick Figure series: “Oops. I accidentally watered my plants.”

A perfect fit for overgrown dreams and well-meaning mistakes.

🎙 Episode 2: Things That Defy Explanation

Some stories come with a twist. Others come with goosebumps.

This week, Archie and Shelly explore those eerie moments that logic can’t quite explain. Archie brings a tale rooted in Southern legend, where a strange shift in a friend’s behavior might have something to do with a certain Tennessee spirit. Shelly recounts a desert night that started off normal—until the lights appeared, the air changed, and her dog wanted nothing to do with what came next.

Also in this episode:

•Porch philosophy with quotes from Jean-Paul Sartre and Benjamin Franklin

•The strange comfort of telling stories you can’t quite prove

•A new phrase for the Front Porch Philosopher collection (and yes, it’s wearable)

💬 Listener Vote:

Which story sent the bigger shiver down your spine? Cast your vote at notquiterightgoods.com/pages/two-frogs-talking or @notquiterightgoods on Instagram.

🛍 This Week’s Tee:

New in the shop: “I don’t know what I saw. But I saw it.” Perfect for those unexplained moments you just can’t shake.

🎙 Episode 1: Overconfidence Makes for Good Stories

In their very first episode, Archie and Shelly dive into the theme of overconfidence—the kind that turns ordinary days into unforgettable disasters.

They share two tales that start with bold decisions and end… well, let’s just say, not quite as planned. One involves extreme weather and an even more extreme ego. The other features a questionable driving arrangement, a surprise guest from the shadows, and a scent that lingers in more ways than one.

Also in this episode:

• Why this podcast exists (hint: it involves Maw-Maw and a porch swing)
• A philosophical detour through Socrates and Epictetus
• A few bumps, a few laughs, and a soft launch into something worth sticking around for

💬 Listener Vote:

After the stories, it’s your turn to decide who told it best. Cast your vote at notquiterightgoods.com/pages/two-frogs-talking or on Instagram @notquiterightgoods.

🛍 This Week’s Tee:

Don’t miss the new “Ride It How You Want” design—now in the shop.

Because sometimes confidence deserves a souvenir.

Archie and Shelly introduce themselves and the show.

Meet Archie and Shelly, two long distance cousins competing to tell the better tale and along the way trading good natured barbs and musings about life.