Two Frogs Talkin'
Welcome to Two Frogs Talking—a Southern-spun, SoCal-influenced storytelling podcast where tall tales meet real-life reflections, and two cousins try to out-tell each other one strange adventure at a time. Hosted by Archie Fields and Shelly Smith—two frog cousins raised on family legends, philosophical side quests, and a healthy dose of mischief—this audio series invites you onto the proverbial porch for a mix of silly, heart, and things that might’ve happened (but probably didn’t). Each episode follows a theme—from "Too Good to Be True" to "Things That Got In When They Shouldn’t Have," and features one family legend and one tall tale. Archie, a laid-back, Southern thinker from Alabama with a fondness for tinkering, quiet mornings, and big questions, brings the calm. Shelly, a high-energy California adventurer with a dune buggy, a dog named Ralph, and a knack for ending up in weird situations, brings the chaos. Together, they swap stories, trade playful jabs, and wrap up each episode with a little life philosophy. You’ll hear about: - A haunted ice machine and a whisper in the night - A dune-sized tortoise named Tank on a desert restoration crew - An unstoppable AI dog groomer - A mysterious crate labeled: Caution: Apply only if you want what you think you want - A toolbox that won’t stop multiplying tools - Postcards that appear under your pillow and inspire cross-country travel ...and that’s just the beginning. But Two Frogs Talking isn’t just about the stories. It’s about connection. This podcast began as a way for Archie and Shelly—voiced by actors but inspired by the creator’s love for family and the storytelling tradition—to honor the woman who taught them that life’s best lessons come wrapped in a good yarn. Maw-maw, their grandmother, was a master storyteller who believed that tales don’t just entertain—they explain, comfort, and surprise. Each episode also ends with a quote from a philosopher—ancient, modern, or local—to remind us that even the most absurd adventures carry a little wisdom if you squint hard enough. Listeners are invited to vote on which story they liked best each week through Instagram and website polls and to check out quirky merch tied to each episode’s theme (like shirts from Archie’s Front Porch Philosopher collection or The Shelly Collection). No video feed, no visual bells and whistles—just voices, vibes, and vivid tales that ask you to imagine the impossible and see where that takes you. So if you’re looking for a podcast that’s part Southern folktale, part California campfire, and all kinds of not quite right—pull up a chair and stay awhile. New episodes drop weekly on all major podcast platforms and at https://notquiterightgoods.com. Tall tales, life talk, and a bit not quite right.
Episodes
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 roads...
🎙 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...
🎙 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 contraptio...
🎙 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 rattlesna...
🎙 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.
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🎙 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 wo...
🎙 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 c...
🎙 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 ...
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.
Archie and Shelly introduce themselves and the show.
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