Forty-five minutes of conversation. Zero recorded audio. Yep, that happened. We’re back—and this time, we’re literally taking the show on the road!After losing an entire episode to a recording mishap, we’re catching up on two weeks of travels, family celebrations, memorable meals and a few things that didn’t quite go according to plan.Sam shares why an astronaut’s homecoming at NC State became one of the most emotional and unforgettable experiences of his career. Then we head to Greensboro for Emily’s community college trustees conference, a stay at the Grandover and a disappointing visit to a longtime barbecue favorite that Sam is NOT ready to let go.Back home, Emily hosts a bridal shower—with homemade focaccia and a full-blown “baseboard scrubbing season”—before we celebrate Harper’s birthday at the aquarium and enjoy a special family dinner. We also look back on meeting at Campbell 35 years ago, including Emily’s introduction to North Carolina barbecue, pig pickings and those bright red hot dogs.Finally, we escape to Williamsburg for our annual Labor Day getaway: poolside needlepoint, new friends, great food and a return to Opus Nine. Has Emily officially become a sit-by-the-pool vacation girl? And can we get through a car-recorded podcast without the phone mount giving up?Buckle up and catch up with us!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🪨Outer Banks Salt Cave https://OuterBanksSaltCave.com🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063635496559⁠⁠🍷Sanctuary Vineyards https://SanctuaryVineyards.com🏊Caribbean Pools and Spas: http://caribbeanobx.com📚Hatteras Island author Jan Dawson⁠ https://JanDawsonAuthor.com💖💛For more on our charity partner, Kellsie's Hope, and to donate, visit ⁠⁠https://kellsieshopefoundation.com/⁠⁠✅Hit the LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, smash the BELL to know when more episodes post here, SHARE with everyone, listen on your favorite podcast platform at https://linktr.ee/samwalkerobxnews and support the show at http://SamWalkerOBXNews.com