There’s something about a plate of fries and a glass of wine that makes people open up. This podcast captures that magic. Every week, host Mel invites a friend, or stranger, to share fries, sip wine, and have a heart-led conversation about… well, anything. No scripts. No structure. Just real talk.
Some episodes are light and playful. Others go deep without warning. But every episode feels like you’re sitting across the table with us — dipping fries, sipping wine, and having one of those conversations you never want to end.
Pour a glass, grab some fries, and listen in.
This week on Fries & A Glass of Wine, I’m sitting down with my friend Nicole—someone I’ve known since university, but hadn’t actually caught up with in years. And somehow, within minutes, it’s like no time has passed.
We get into everything: destination weddings in Italian castles, travel highs and lows (from luxury stays to food poisoning), and the reality behind solo trips that don’t always go as planned. Along the way, we unpack how our lives have evolved, what’s shifted since our early twenties, and how certain friendships can pick right back up—no matter the gap.
It’s nostalgic, honest, and a little chaotic—in the way only long-overdue catch-ups can be.
31 Mar 2026
A Portfolio Life (and a Few Public Failures)
From college athletics to ESPN commentary, Lululemon leadership, and now coaching—Sydney’s career path is anything but linear.
Over fries and wine, Mel and Sydney talk about what it actually looks like to build a “portfolio career,” how community can follow you across cities and chapters, and why failure - especially the very public kind - ends up being your greatest teacher.
This episode dives into identity, performance, body image in fitness culture, and the art of listening (to others and yourself). It’s honest, a little chaotic, and a reminder that you’re allowed to evolve… as many times as you need to.
16 Mar 2026
Life in Rhythm: Purpose, Pain, and Finding Your Way Back
After a six-month hiatus, Fries & A Glass of Wine returns with a deeply personal and reflective conversation.
Mel sits down with returning guest Terry Williams to talk about what happens when life forces you to slow down. Over fries and wine, they explore career pivots, grief, nervous system regulation, and the quiet signals life sends when it’s time for change.
Mel shares the evolution of Evergreen and her unexpected shift toward personal styling and helping people show up as their most authentic selves. Terry opens up about closing his gyms, stepping into executive coaching, and writing his new book Life in Rhythm—a philosophy about balancing ambition with rest and learning to move with life instead of against it.
Together they unpack:
Why burnout often comes from ignoring life’s “yellow lights”
The role of play, creativity, and stillness in healing
Navigating imposter syndrome when you pivot careers
How pain can become the root of purpose
What it really means to stay “evergreen” through life’s seasons
This episode is about transition, resilience, and learning to listen when life asks you to move differently.
Grab a glass of wine, a plate of fries, and settle in.
25 Aug 2025
Near-Death Escapes, Cult Confessions & Aliens (The Chaos Episode) Part 2
Craig is back for round two, and this conversation does not disappoint. We trade near-death travel stories (yes, buses flying off cliffs and fish-tailing trucks), laugh through some seriously wild twists—including Craig casually dropping that he grew up in a cult—and wander into chats about intuition, Reiki, and even aliens in the ocean. It’s the kind of conversation where one minute you’re gasping, the next you’re giggling, and before you know it… the fries and wine are gone.
11 Aug 2025
Life’s a Movie (The Chaos Episode) Part 1
What happens when you mix Ibiza bachelor party stories, old dinner party nostalgia, flirtatious-but-just-friendly banter, and a wildly awkward tale about fake text messages to end a “situationship”? In this laugh-out-loud, delightfully chaotic episode, Mel sits down with Craig for a rollercoaster conversation on dancing like no one’s watching (even on a platform full of strangers), navigating misunderstood vibes, and the evolution from charming rake to devoted husband and dad. Equal parts hilarity, vulnerability, and “did he really just say that?”, this one’s for anyone who loves a good story—and maybe a little life lesson hidden in the laughter.
28 Jul 2025
Inside a Throuple: Love, Identity & Letting Go with Grace
In this short and powerful episode, Shalyce returns for part two of our conversation to share what it was like being in a throuple—and how navigating love, identity, and emotional maturity shaped her most transformative relationship to date. We talk about queer representation, breaking out of relationship norms, and why not all love stories need a forever to be meaningful.
If you’ve ever questioned what modern love really looks like, this one’s for you.
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14 Jul 2025
Boho Braids, Beyoncé, and the Year of Tim
Mel sits down with her longtime friend Tim for a glass of wine and a trip through the highs, lows, and hair changes that come with growing into your next chapter.
They swap stories about therapy breakthroughs, the politics of braids, the Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift paradox, and what it really looks like to put yourself first—without burning it all down.Tim shares how he turned heartbreak into his “Year of Tim” (complete with courtside seats and radio appearances), while Mel opens up about the unexpected trauma that shifted her life—and how she's been putting the pieces back together, one step (and boho braid) at a time.
This episode is equal parts deep talk, big laughs, and emotional plot twists—just how we like it.
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23 Jun 2025
PRIDE, Egg Freezing, & Finding Yourself in Your 30s
Shalyce shares her experiences with coming out, navigating family acceptance, and making proactive decisions about fertility, in an interview with Mel, highlighting the complexities of self-discovery in one's 30s.
9 Jun 2025
Joy in the Darkness: Burnout, Stillness & the Power of Pause
Host Mel interviews Terry about finding joy and light during dark times, as they discuss navigating emotional weight, redefining success, and the power of stillness.
26 May 2025
Finding Balance: Fitness Journeys, Family Life, and Building Healthy Relationships
Host Mel interviews Ashley about fitness journeys, family life, and building healthy relationships, revealing insights on personal growth and supportive partnerships.
12 May 2025
Permission Slips: Growing, Evolving, and Dreaming Bigger
Host Mel interviews Jess about personal growth, societal expectations, and embracing the unknown, revealing how to live authentically through self-trust and curiosity.
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5,008
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100
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YouTube
68
Engagement
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