Wife Approved with Shane & Caroline

In this episode of the Wife Approved Podcast, Shane is back from Germany—and Caroline has a LOT to share about what went down while he was gone. From dog poop disasters and broken appliances, to cheer chaos and smart home fails, things got wild at home. We also open up about the #1 rule that’s kept our marriage strong all these years .  Why it matters, how we’ve built it into our relationship, and...

In this episode, Caroline is sick… and not happy. 😅 We dive into what really happens when mom goes down and nobody steps up — from missed soup deliveries to sleeping on the couch, forgotten meals, and the great "who's more nurturing?" debate. We also answer a listener question about how we met and share some wild early relationship stories (spoiler: MySpace, Hooters, lifeguard stand, and back por...

This week Shane and Caroline are all over the place — from neglected smart home automations that make Caroline’s eye twitch 😬, to DIY “repairs” that never quite get finished, Hobby Lobby plant hauls, and even foam party flashbacks (yes, really).We also answer your questions about:• The infamous “lockout” story with smart locks• Which automations Caroline actually hates (spoiler: most of them)•How...

This week Shane and Caroline are diving into everything from back-to-school chaos and smart home automations (that may or may not drive Caroline insane 😅), to hair-day rules, new iPhones, exploding heads of lettuce, and the infamous network rack disaster that left holes in the wall and one very traumatized dog. Thanks to our sponsor Aqara for supporting this episode! Check out their affordable an...

Tech Stress & Smart Home Fails (But Also Some Wins)“I can’t imagine tinkering with technology. That sounds like hell on earth!”If you feel the same way — you’re not alone. In this episode of the Wife Approved Podcast, Shane and Caroline dive into the wild ride of building a smart home while juggling real life, marriage, and back-to-school chaos. Shane reveals his latest smart home projects (in...

Welcome to the Wife Approved Podcast! We're super excited to kick off this journey and share a behind-the-scenes look at our lives, marriage, and our adventures in building a smart home. In this first episode, we dive into our motivations for starting this podcast, the challenges we face, and the laughter that comes with it. We want to create a space where we can be real, share our experiences, an...

Welcome to the  Wife Approved  Podcast — a behind-the-scenes look at marriage, parenting, tech, and real life from Shane and Caroline Whatley. Shane’s a smart home YouTuber. Caroline’s the one who has to live with all the gadgets. Together, they’re pulling back the curtain on what life is  really  like — the chaos, the laughs, and the tech that sometimes works (and sometimes doesn’t). Hit follow a...