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