In this episode, join Wes and Shelly for an 'Alcohol and Adventures' themed discussion from a cozy cabin near Linville Falls on January 19, 2025. They reflect on their experiences and memories with alcohol, diving into their family histories and personal stories. Moving to lighter topics, they talk about their love for adventures and traveling, sharing dreams of an ideal mountain cabin retreat. The episode wraps up with ambitions for future adventures and the importance of staying curious.

00:00 Welcome to the Alcohol and Adventures Episode

00:11 Our Cozy Cabin Getaway

01:56 Reflecting on Alcohol and Family Memories

03:19 Childhood and Alcohol

05:01 Teenage and College Years

05:21 Military Influence and Alcohol

11:16 High School Experiences with Alcohol

15:26 College Memories and Alcohol

18:14 Philmont Scout Ranch and Alcohol Stories

20:16 The Importance of Health Education

20:50 The Dangers of Date Rape Drugs

22:00 Adventures and Aspirational Cabins

22:18 Friar's Funnel Cakes Commercial

24:00 Weekend Adventures in North Carolina

25:07 Reflecting on Past Adventures

28:32 Dreaming of the Perfect Cabin

42:17 Concluding Thoughts and Podcast Details

In this January 4th, 2025 episode of 'Wes and Shelly Share,' Wes and Shelly Fryer recount some key moments from 2024, focusing on teaching experiences and cherished family times. They discuss memorable occasions like collaborating with colleagues, the June 2024 SPACE conference at Kennedy Space Center, and various family visits and vacations. The episode also delves into Shelly's passion for space education and Wes's highlights in middle school teaching. The couple concludes by sharing their Christmas and Thanksgiving experiences, and outlining their goals for 2025. Access links to connect with us on www.shellyfryer.com/podcast.

In this 30th episode of “Wes and Shelly Share” from October 26, 2024, just a week and a half away from our momentous national, state and local elections, we recorded a bit of a “time capsule” about things we are thinking and advice we would offer to our children in this momentous time. After half time, we focused on more positive thoughts, recalling memories of bedtime routines with our kids when they were very little and books as well as songs we remember sharing with them. If you’re listening, please share some feedback with us, either as a comment on Facebook or by reaching out in another way. All the links to connect with us as well as access other episodes of our podcast are available on: https://www.shellyfryer.com/podcast/.

• 00:00 Welcome and Introduction
• 00:24 A Perfect Saturday
• 01:35 Yard Work and Outdoor Activities
• 03:06 A Day at the Dog Park
• 05:00 Fall Weather and Reflections
• 07:05 Political Climate and Voting
• 13:11 Concerns About Political Violence
• 20:12 Messages to Our Children
• 23:51 The Importance of Communication
• 28:33 Reflecting on Family Connections
• 29:25 Halftime Break and Funnel Cake Ad
• 31:11 Memories of Bedtime Routines
• 35:48 Cherished Bedtime Stories
• 43:53 Singing and Family Traditions
• 49:27 Concluding Thoughts and Podcast Outro