
Wes and Shelly Share
By Wes and Shelly Share


Ep 33: Sources of Joy and Summer Goals
Join Wes and Shelly for Episode 33 of 'Wes and Shelly Share' as they reflect on sources of joy and discuss their exciting summer goals. From reminiscing about Easter memories to camping adventures, cooking over wood fires, and bird watching, this episode is filled with heartwarming stories and plans for outdoor activities. Listen in as they talk about their love for teaching, their furry family members, and the joy that simple pleasures like reading and designing lessons bring. Plus, get a sneak peek into their upcoming trips to the mountains of North Carolina and Wyoming's Grand Tetons. Don't miss this episode full of joy, gratitude, and future adventures!

Ep 32: Alcohol and Adventures
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

Ep 31 : 2024 Highlights #wsshare
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.

Ep 30 Pre-Election Time Capsule and Bedtime Book Memories
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

Ep 29: Fall Traditions and Memories

Ep 28 Summer Book Reads and Podcast Listens
In Episode 28 of 'Wes and Shelly Share,' dated August 3rd, 2024, Wes and Shelly dive into their favorite summer reads, recount an adventurous day at Stevens Creek and the Waxhaw Farmer's Market, and share updates on their publishing journey on Spotify. They discuss their differing book tastes, with Wes leaning towards nonfiction like 'Invisible Rulers' by Renee DiResta and 'The New Superpower for Women' by Steve Cardian, while Shelly highlights her love for science fiction and fantasy with books by Sarah J. Maas and Michael J. Sullivan. The episode also covers their enriching experience at the Kennedy Space Center and features a segment on their favorite podcasts, including 'Hard Fork,' 'Oprah's SuperSoul,' and 'Are We There Yet?'. Join them for an insightful discussion on books, safety, space education, and more. (Links to all referenced books / podcasts / websites are available!)
00:00 Introduction and Today's Agenda
00:22 Morning Adventures and Farmer's Market Visit
01:03 Podcasting Challenges and Summer Book Reads
02:23 Wes's Non-Fiction Book: Invisible Rulers
07:08 Shelly's Fiction Book: Throne of Glass Series
14:04 Wes's Non-Fiction Book: The New Superpower for Women
22:34 Shelly's Historical Fiction: A Gentleman in Moscow
32:41 Blue Collar Workers and Fine Dining
33:30 Communism and Equality
34:02 Appreciation for Fine Literature
34:42 Top Superpowers for Women
38:46 Book Recommendations
48:11 Kennedy Space Center Experience
54:18 Favorite Podcasts
01:05:18 Conclusion and Outro

Ep 27: Caldwell Dreams and The Chosen Season 4

Ep 26 Yellowstone and Teton Memories
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Access all our past episodes and find links to connect with us on:
shellyfryer.com/podcast

Ep 25 Winter 2024 Updates and Black History

Ep 24: Holiday Recap and 2024 Priorities

Ep 23: From IAD to DEN, OKC to CLT

Ep 22: Grandparent Memories

Ep 21: Outdoor Education & Funnel Cakes
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In this episode, Shelly shares about her fifth grade field trip last week to Seabrook Island, in South Carolina. Shelly and Wes have both loved outdoor education and the opportunity to learn about science outside, and this was an extremely fun and motivational experience for Shelly, even though it was taxing with over 100 5th graders and rainy weather the entire time! In this episode we also share about our new sideline funnel cake business we are starting! We give some background about things that we have learned and how this business opportunity has become a reality for us to start soon.
Our Wonder Link is this recent episode of 60 minutes, about 3-D printing houses in Texas:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXUX6dv2_Yo
www.iconbuild.com
Our Wander Link this week is Seabrook Island, South Carolina:
www.seabrookisland.com
St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
stchristopher.org

Ep 20: Wedding Bells Ring!
Here is the link to the 11 minute video Wes recorded about How’s Manor, the historic Airbnb, where we stayed in Nashville:
youtu.be/8Tet8kIM9T4
The book which is our WanderLink this week is “The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts” by Loren Grush via #AreWeThereYet
https://a.co/d/9AjCKxD

Ep 19: Return to Narnia

Ep 18: Putting the Pieces Back Together (Part 1)

Ep 17: View of Heaven Farm
www.viewofheavenfarm.org
We also reflect upon our experiences attending Catholic Mass at Holy Cross Abbey and with Catholicism, both this week and in the past.
www.virginiatrappists.org/
Our Wonder link is Dirt Farm Brewing, which is a beautiful brewery just 15 minutes from the View of Heaven farm at the top of a mountain, overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.
dirtfarmbrewing.com
Our Wonder Link is from Reuters, about the recent lunar mission sent by India scheduled to land at the south pole of the moon on August 23.
www.reuters.com/technology/space/india-readies-rocket-aimed-landing-moons-south-pole-2023-07-14/
Remember to check out our website shellyfryer.com/podcast for links to our other episodes, to listen to us on different podcast platforms, and to connect with both Wes and Shelly Fryer on social media.
We encourage you to support your local farmers, local farmers market, go outside, stay, curious, and keep exploring!

Ep 16: Camping Without Kids

Ep 15 Beach Memories


Ep 13: Where the WILD Things Are

Ep 12: Bears in the Night

Ep 11: Are You My Mother?

Ep 10: The Velveteen Rabbit
Shelly: Interview with Andy Weir podcast (Sci-fi writer Andy Weir doesn't love writing) and Wes: Amy Webb’s SXSW 2023 presentation.
www.powderhornmountain.com
www.amazon.com/Hiking-Waterfalls-North-Carolina-Waterfall/dp/076277150X/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=4ca756a7-39f0-46fc-a1cf-6165080bdbd8
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youtu.be/vMUpzxZB3-Y

Ep 9: The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe

Ep 8: Chrysanthemum Kindness

Ep 7: Margin and The Rock

Ep 6: Pelé and Poliahu

Ep 5: Habits of Health
In this episode, we talk about our journeys of health and the book, “Habits of Health,” by Dr. Wayne Anderson.. We also talk about our adventures on Saturday as we joined members of our church serving breakfast on the street in downtown Charlotte, to folks experiencing homelessness. Our Wonder Link of the week is the eagle cam on YouTube from Big Bear, California. Our Wander Link is the Disney+ series and show, “Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina.” In our show notes we are also including a link to the REAL North Carolina Zoo, which is only about an hour east of where we live.
Show Notes:
- Dr. A’s Habits Of Health by Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen
- Habits of Health website
- Wonder Link: Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1
- Wander Link: Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina (Disney+)
- North Carolina Zoo
- Cook with Wes: On YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Mastodon - and Wes' Recipe Blog
- Easter's House at Caldwell Presbyterian Church
- Roof Above (non-profit in Charlotte, NC)
- Charlotte Voices (blog setup by Wes on storychasers.org)
- Positive Tomorrows (Oklahoma City)
- City Rescue Mission (Oklahoma City)
- Rolling Green Outreach Ministry - Edmond, Oklahoma (2011)

Ep 4: Summer Dog
Show Notes:
Book: Summer Dog by Thom Roberts
Book: Little Britches by Ralph Moody
Book: Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
Book: Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
Book: Dragonsong (Harper Hall Trilogy, Book 1) by Anne McCaffrey
Book: The King, the Mice and the Cheese by Nancy and Eric Gurney
Book: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Wander Link: Liquid Art in Manhattan, Kansas
Wonder Link: Oral history interviews with Angie Fryer on our family learning blog
Wes and Shelly playlist on Spotify

Ep 3: The Wild Robot
In our third episode, we discuss one of Shelly‘s favorite children’s books, “The Wild Robot,” and its sequel, “The Wild Robot Escapes,” by Peter Brown. We discussed how the themes of these books intersect with artificial intelligence (AI) ChatGPT from OpenAI, ethics, and themes of family, kindness and love. In the second half, we discuss our five-year plan, as we are now “empty-nesters” in North Carolina. We know life is short, and we know there is power in writing down our goals and our dreams. Please let us know if you listen to our show, you can find links to connect with us as well as Subscribe on shellyfryer.com/podcast. This week’s outro was recorded by our daughter, Sarah.
Show notes:
- Wonder Link: "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
- Also: "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
- Roots and Refuge Podcast: Episode 3 - "Our Five Year Vision"
- Shelly’s blog post: Biomimicry with Edison Robots
- Biomimicry Film (2015)
- Wes’ Sunday School class lessons and resources on AI and Ethics
- Book: 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity” by John C. Lennox (@profjohnlennox)
- Dr Oakley - Yukon Vet (National Geographic Video)
- SEEC - Space Exploration Educator's Conference (Johnson Space Center)
- Jessica Watkins - NASA Astronaut (bio video)
- Sonlight Christian Camp (SE Colorado)
- Big Cedar Lodge
- Wander Link: Stevens Creek Park

Ep 2: Goodnight Moon
In our second episode, Shelly and Wes talk about the family favorite book, “Good Night, Moon,” and its connection to North Carolina astronaut Tom Marshburn. We mention connections to the remixed version, “Good Night, iPad,” discuss why Shelly loves “Space Fridays” with her fifth grade class so much, and our weekend adventure to “Cast-Iron Waffles” and the New York Butcher Shop in Indian land, South Carolina. In the second half of our show, we discuss our WanderLink: Anne Springs Close Greenway, and reflect a little on some outdoor education experiences Shelly had both growing up and as a teacher in Lubbock, Texas. Remember to connect with us by visiting our podcast website, shellyfryer.com/podcast.

Ep 1: The Best Nest
Show notes:
"Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder" by Richard Louv
Picture book "The Best Nest" by P.D. Eastman
Wonder Link 1: Goodnight Oppy (Amazon Prime Original)
Wonder Link 2: Built for Mars: The Perseverance Rover (Disney+ National Geographic)
Wander Link: “Grand Old Lady Hotel” in Balsam, NC
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