251: Cupboard Chaos
Backseaters sorry for the unbearable traffic, let’s just hope someone didn’t die up there, because this is gonna cut into the summer vacation. Mel and Dustin hold onto hope and a miracle as we discuss the peril of flight and traffic delays, celebrate the great beef institution of Arby’s, the most inconvenient way to die, rate the Succession Finale, debate the proper organization of cups and tum...
1hr 2m May 31, 2023
1hr 2m
250: Boys DO Cry
In a rare and risque occurrence, we’re allowing an open container back there for this! Watch out, student driver in the front seat. Well, figuratively speaking. Our weekend was full of teenage antics from father-daughter travel joys with Dustin, dunking on children at birthday parties, wondering if choir should be more competitive, grasps at emotional male connection, the fear of puking, and mu...
1hr 5m May 24, 2023
1hr 5m
249: Mother's Day MAYhem
Buckle up backseaters, it’s still the month of May and and we’re running on fumes into June. Dustin fails to offer up a satisfactory Mother’s Day experience, pimple patches flex their way into pop culture, Dustin buys Damien Rice tickets while managing the hiccups, we find rest and reverence in Lord Father Laundry, and we hit a few of your emails! Enjoy the show. Watch the new comedy special, ...
51m May 17, 2023
51m
248: Coldness is the Enemy of Oldness
If you’re riding along with us today, enjoy the shower we just installed on the back and the complimentary sleeping bags, because May has us so busy there’s no point in getting out. Where do we even begin, this show is packed with rants, jabs, and laughs on the unrelenting family schedule of the late spring season, Taylor Swift’s Era err (Enlightenment tour?), annoying grandma’s, dying in the d...
1hr 2m May 10, 2023
1hr 2m
247: All Talls Go To Tucson
Backseaters, jump on in, and buckle up. If you’re tall however, sorry not sorry if there’s no leg room. Short King and Queen Dustin and Mel are ruling the thrones up front today as we reminisce on the kids growing older, family swimming across the nation, a thorough review of Super Mario World at Universal Studios, a fan question on whether they should pursue professional stand up or not, and m...
1hr 7m May 03, 2023
1hr 7m
246: Euro Nights with the Nickersons
Roll down the windows for this one back seaters, the smell of a surprise new segment has permeated the show today. While we prepare to taste the first ever Ranch Soda Cocktail, Dustin and Mel recap their travels in Europe and starting fights with their kids at 1am. Dustin may have also broke a world record for comedian travel, and we Bingo DIngo the all new Super Mario Bros. movie. Watch the n...
1hr 2m Apr 26, 2023
1hr 2m
246: Sorry About Your Pie with Kellen Eskrine
Kellen Erskine jumps in the hot seat today dropping some must have marriage and family tips that you don’t want to miss! Everything from amusement parks, his wife’s favorite pie recipes, Cruise Ships quandaries, and much more. Check out Kellen Erskine tour dates at: https://www.kellenerskine.com/ Listen to Dustin on Kellen’s Podcast The Book Pile: https://thebookpile.buzzsprout.com/1505809/12...
57m Apr 19, 2023
57m
245: You Can't Have Pokémon and Hate Your Parents
Mel and Dustin aren’t kidding around when it comes to the tweenie meanies. If you thought parenting little ones is hard, settle in, hot takes from the front seat inbound. Mel drops us a lesson on the ever changing mind and body of a woman, she forgets about her pregnancies, we answer the age old’ question; “Would you recommend having kinds?”, we cover the sacrifices necessary for graduating to ...
54m Apr 12, 2023
54m
244: What's the ROI on Kids? with Taylor Tomlinson
Scoot over and let’s make some room this week in the passenger seat for our dear friend and very talented comedian, Taylor Tomlinson. In our chat today Taylor shares about her recent revelations on having future kids, backstage stories and quarrels with Dustin, her most shameless and embarrassing career moment during covid involving dairy and a hula hoop, we answer your questions, and much more...
1hr 6m Apr 05, 2023
1hr 6m
243: You Get the Car When Grandpa Dies
Hold on backseaters, Dustin and Mel kick it into high gear after a weekend in Seattle and a blitz of appearances coming up because the new comedy special, Runs in the Family, is out NOW! Amidst the excitement we still take some time to chat about the teenage time continuum of aging, why some people hate states and places, Dustin’s hot DIY takes, and more. Watch the new comedy special, Runs in ...
50m Mar 29, 2023
50m
243: Keep it Goin' for Pete Lee
Mel and Dustin squeeze our guest Pete Lee up front, knees up against the radio and all this week, and he doesn’t even mind because he is SO NICE. We are delighted to welcome him to the show. Pete shares all about his somewhat recent engagement, why he wants a kid so bad, his legendary Tonight Show appearance, the legal reasons he had to shave his mustache, and so much more. Check out everythin...
1hr 14m Mar 22, 2023
1hr 14m
242: Tell Me You’re Pregnant Without Telling Me You’re Pregnant
Mel and Dustin Couldn’t drive faster today rushing our pregnant fans to the ER so buckle up back seaters, we’ve got a weekend update with Brian Regan, the Nickerson’s upgrade their family sports status, Mel drops the sleepiest news article yet, and so much more! Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson. ...
54m Mar 15, 2023
54m
241: What’s Worse? Austin or Girl Scout Cookies?
Pass the milk, Dustin and Mel return to the wheel with a mission; is there a better Girl Scout Cookie than the thin mint?! We’ll leave no cookie unturnt, as we try each flavor no matter how repulsive it sounds. In addition, Dustin has ALOT to say about Austin and Dallas, we’ve got a Bingo Dingo on Chris Rock’s new special, and more. Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the f...
1hr 1m Mar 08, 2023
1hr 1m
240: The Downside of Parent Getaways
The Downside of Parent Getaways Crawling back into the driver’s seat, Dustin and Melissa return from their weekend parent getaway into the world of reluctant adulting. Like, Leaving Las Vegas…for a birthday at the office. You’ll also get to enjoy that awkward feeling from the backseat while watching your parents argue as they relive Dustin’s back failure and his “inability to accept love” from...
57m Mar 01, 2023
57m
239: Zoltan Kaszas on Cat Care and Health Insurance
Squeezing into that cozy middle front seater today, Zoltan Kaszas joins us to discuss our woes about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, his first experience buying health insurance, how muting internet trolls brings him joy, death… , and so much more. Don’t forget, you can now WATCH the show on YouTube for the full featured experience here: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinNickerson. Check out all th...
1hr 6m Feb 22, 2023
1hr 6m
239: Mel (STILL) Hates Valentines Day - Replay
*Sorry everyone, Dustin threw out his back becuase, he's old. So we will return to you next week with an all new episode. In the meantime, enjoy our Valentine's Day episode from last year. _ Tell Cupid to put those stupid arrows away because Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about tough college gigs, onstage back injuries, and why Mel hates Valentine's Day so much. Want to be a par...
45m Feb 15, 2023
45m
238: Dustin is NOT Young, Bro
Dustin and Mel return to the Frontseat with so many announcements that Dustin decides to quit math altogether. First and foremost, you can now WATCH the podcast on YouTube starting today! Head over to YouTube (https://youtu.be/IkWjy-PPgkU) and watch our shenanigans in person. In addition, Dustin shares his questionable travel hacks, Mel’s favorite Valentine’s gifts, the internet thinks Dustin i...
58m Feb 08, 2023
58m
237: It's Never a Good Sign When You Break the Stressball
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to discuss how Dustin discovered he was a good liar over the weekend, why it's important (but not, like, TOO important) to encourage your kids to play sports and how Mel absolutely dominated Drag Bingo Night. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_r=0e9...
46m Feb 01, 2023
46m
236: Leave the Fender Benders in the Past
Dustin and Mel are back and SMOGing in the Frontseat to talk about the dangers of making too much or too little out of a situation, how not a lot is expected out of dads, and why Joel may be just too chill to learn how to drive. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_...
46m Jan 25, 2023
46m
235: The New Nickerson Family Pet Will Be...
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat reading Backseater advice emails and come to an agreement on their pick for the new Nickerson Family Pet (Spoiler: It won't be a tarantula). PLUS...a Bingo Dingo Review of the new Netflix series, Wednesday! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_r=0e9dd...
50m Jan 18, 2023
50m
234: The Word of the Year is...Anxiety
Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat (that unfortunately smells like cat pee) to discuss a father/daughter trip to St. Louis, what to do with cats as they age and the debate about what new pet might be joining the Nickerson household. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=U...
44m Jan 11, 2023
44m
233: Mel's Dreaming of an Airport Christmas
Dustin and Mel and back in the Frontseat after a Sin City Holiday with the fam to talk about how your first concert can tell a lot about your childhood, why it's ok to be over the traditional Christmas morning (even if your kids aren't), and how to do a week in Vegas with your kids without breaking the bank. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo Review of Puss in Boots. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (...
52m Jan 04, 2023
52m
232: Holiday Horror Stories 3 - Why Do People Still Buy Real Christmas Trees? (Replay)
Dustin and Mel are taking a well deserved week off, so we're rerunning an episode from our 2021 Holiday Horror Stories series with tales about car seats covered in puke, presents covered in aphids and hospital sandwiches decidedly NOT covered in mayo. We can't wait to catch up with you in the new year! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Meli...
45m Dec 28, 2022
45m
231: ...And That's Why We Don't Do Santa Pics Anymore
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat of Santa's sleigh to chat about Mel's heroic (and kind of depressing) battle with the flu, a problematic overshare from an Uber driver, and why the traditions of Santa pics and tacky Christmas sweaters are dying out. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo of The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.co...
46m Dec 21, 2022
46m
230: We're Not Recycling the Moon Here...
Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk about how success might not always make you happy (but lemon poppyseed loafs will), the heaviness of middle age and the good (reading Christmas letters), the bad (seeing The Nutcracker), and the 'Please just enjoy it...I'm trying my best' (Elf on a Shelf) of Christmas traditions. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.a...
48m Dec 14, 2022
48m
229: How the Mel Stole Christmas (from Dustin)...
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to chat about their anxieties around their son learning to drive, why being the bassist in the high school jazz band is the least uncool of all the band geek roles, and how Mel is slowly cutting Dustin out of the Nickerson Family Christmas plans. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Ma...
47m Dec 07, 2022
47m
228: It's a Mediterranean Thanksgiving!
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to chat about decision fatigue, how they're actively killing off holiday traditions in the Nickerson household, and how hard it is to buy gifts for kids as they grow up. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_r=0e9dd672-77c6-4f...
48m Nov 30, 2022
48m
227: Turkeys Are Just Peacocks You Can Eat...
Mel and Dustin are buttered, basted, and back in the Frontseat to talk about the importance of being nice in the entertainment industry, why it's hard to look so approachable while flying Southwest and how turkey is the Jerry Seinfeld of the culinary world. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400...
52m Nov 23, 2022
52m
226: A Total Eclipse of the Fart
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about how all cool neighborhoods are basically the same, the simple beauty of a bad movie theater, and why more kids' sporting events should end in ties (to teach a lesson in the futility of effort). PLUS...Bingo Dingo reviews of the new Black Panther movie, 'Wakanda Forever', and Elton John's Farewell Tour! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Marrie...
47m Nov 16, 2022
47m
225: The Great Pajama Controversy of 2022
Move over AirPods...there's a new controversy in town! Dustin's in old sweats and Mel is in a formal three-piece pajama set but they're both in the Frontseat to chat about being too adult for hot cocoa, what's appropriate to wear to bed now that the harsh San Diego winter is upon us, and to delve deeper into why it can be so difficult to make an adult friend. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Ma...
44m Nov 09, 2022
44m
224: "Hi, I'm Melissa...Can I Tell You About How We Lost a House in 2008?"
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about making adult friends, why babies are pure anarchy, and why Parent/Teacher Conferences inevitably devolve into a tense standoff. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_r=0e9dd672-77c6-4f2e-b4ab-e31eac062b32&pd_rd_w...
48m Nov 02, 2022
48m
223: Claudia B. is NOT a Fan...
Get ready to make some core memories as Dustin and Mel hop back in the Frontseat to talk about Mel's hate for cliches, the Dustin's love of chain restaurants and a wild birthday on the road. PLUS...Backseater emails AND two Bingo Dingos! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_r=0e9dd672-77c6-4...
53m Oct 26, 2022
53m
222: Leading By (Bad) Example
Hop in the back and get ready for a five-star ride b/c Dustin and Melissa are back in the Frontseat to chat about minors in Ubers, do a Halloween candy draft, and roll out America's new favorite advice segment: 'Ask a Dad'. PLUS...a Bingo Dingo Review of Florence and The Machine's latest San Diego show. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Mel...
48m Oct 19, 2022
48m
221: The Six Million Dollar Comedian
Dustin and Mel take time out of their busy day being millionaires (according to factsbuddy.com (https://factsbuddy.com/dustin-nickerson/) ) and hop in the Frontseat to talk about planning kids' birthdays, how adults-only Christmas mornings are a bummer, and how Dustin is dealing with closing in on 40 (spoiler: not well). PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Meli...
43m Oct 12, 2022
43m
220: It's Fajita Flemsday!
Garfield may hate Flemsdays but Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to celebrate the new day of the week our corporate overlords will eventually bestow upon us, break down how Dustin prepped for his second special, and discuss how terrible it is to get a teenager to make actual plans. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/...
40m Oct 05, 2022
40m
219: The Parts Have to Be Covered!
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat and dressed to impress as they talk about Mel (surprisingly) being the most popular parent, a look back at the comedians who have helped mold Dustin's career, and the quagmire that is school dress codes. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_enco...
48m Sep 28, 2022
48m
218: The AirPod Controversy Continues!
Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat, but they can't hear you! They chat about parents' preference for early shows, why Joel getting his license might not be the blessing they thought it would be and then dive deep into the mailbag for Backseater opinions on AirPod etiquette. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231...
43m Sep 21, 2022
43m
217: Don't Bother Mom When She Has Her AirJuuls In...
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to spark an AirPods controversy, discuss why Dustin would rather that Mel hated sports talk, and breaking down the undeniable fact that NO ONE cuts loose quite like a mom can. PLUS...Backseater emails and a Bingo Dingo of Mel's day of "chaperoning" at The Getty. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Meli...
49m Sep 14, 2022
49m
216: Mel's Romper Reunion
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to chat about Mel's BOLD wardrobe choice for her high school reunion, Dustin turning on the comedy charm in an elevator, and how high school dances are now apparently just kids filming each other doing flips and having chicken fights. PLUS...a Backseater email! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melis...
43m Sep 07, 2022
43m
215: Brewery is the New Pizza Place
Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to gab about traveling for kids' sports, how breweries took over the family-friendly dining scene, and the downside of getting a landmark named after you. PLUS...Backseater emails and Bingo Dingos of a concert from The Head and The Heart and She Hulk on DisneyPlus. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Meliss...
51m Aug 31, 2022
51m
214: Dustin Has Neanderthal Teeth
Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to discuss Dustin's teeth defying the laws of evolution, Mel missing her true calling as an ASB Advisor and her upcoming high school reunion. PLUS...Backseater emails! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_r=0e9dd672-77c6-4f2e-b4ab-e31eac062b32&pd_rd_w...
47m Aug 24, 2022
47m
213: Friends Don't Let Friends Let Their Kids Become Comedians
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to dive into the ins and outs of how (and when) comedians are booked at clubs, stories from a road trip with Joel, and why you should 100% be upset if your kid wants to become a comedian...but they 100% can't be. PLUS, a Bingo Dingo of DC League of Super-Pets! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Meliss...
51m Aug 17, 2022
51m
212: The Baby Is Two, Days Old. Is It Time to Schedule the Vesectomy?
This epsiode is 100% Levar Burton approved because we're running the audio version of Chapter 9 of Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_r=0e9dd672-77c6-4f2e-b4ab-e31eac062b32&pd_rd_w=awKum&pd_rd_wg=J8lZ7&pf_rd_p=067e8e18-34c5-4e6e-8c6c-a4d937ff3226&pf_rd_r=YQATDRGEBYTGM6K4Q9T8&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi)...
36m Aug 10, 2022
36m
211: You're All A Bunch of Lollygaggers!
It's back to school time in the Nickerson household, and Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to celebrate the first day of school (aka the best day in every parent's life), why youth sports might not always be worth the hassle, and recapping the final leg of the epic cross-country Nickerson family trip. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Mel...
42m Aug 03, 2022
42m
210: "It's Like My Good Friend, Jeff Foxworthy, Always Says..."
The Nickersons are back in the Frontseat and Mel is literally about to LOSE IT if she has to stay in this car for one more minute! That's right, we're talking road trips today with part one of the story about their epic 15-day family vacation, including a debate about whether or not Joel was the problem with road trips in the past, the reality that Mel will be the problem with road trips from...
45m Jul 27, 2022
45m
209: Who Gets Motion Sick at the Chicago Bean?
Dustin and Mel are back in the Frontseat to talk about the wildest weekend of his comedy life on Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Festival Tour, a 12-day Nickerson Family trip, and the catastrophe around getting their floors replaced. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_r=0e9dd672-77c6-4f2e-b4...
49m Jul 20, 2022
49m
208: We Lost Charlene to HGTV...
The cruise control is off and our favorite Nickersons are back in the Frontseat for a new episode where we can learn about Mel's kettle corn and gambling addictions, hear Dustin's dopamine levels crash in real time, and go through a (probably?) record breaking THREE Bingo Dingo Review's in one episode! Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Meli...
49m Jul 13, 2022
49m
207: Why You Should Travel With Your Young Kids (Replay)
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to discuss an article (https://redtri.com/7-reasons-to-travel-with-kids-no-matter-how-young-they-are/) (ok...it's maybe more of a listicle) about the benefits of traveling with young kids. Topics include getting too old for back flips, how long is an appropriate amount of time to spend looking at the Washington Monument, and why you have to save New York as t...
56m Jul 06, 2022
56m
206: What Are we Doing for the Fourth? (Replay)
Don't look now, but we're back in the Frontseat of Doc Brown's Delorean for a trip to the bygone era of last July for a replay of an episode about horseshoe tournaments with Tater, Pancho and Bushrod, why air shows are really for adults, and the proud Nickerson Family tradition of crashing other families' parties. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-...
47m Jun 29, 2022
47m
205: Do We Really NEED Fireworks (Replay)
We're hopping in the Frontseat of Doc Brown's Delorean so he can take us back in time to a 2021 episode about the awkwardness of seeing a neighbor out in the real world, why summer is anything but a 'break' for parents and how to solve the problem that is fireworks. Order Dustin's book: How to Be Married (To Melissa) (https://www.amazon.com/How-Married-Melissa-One-Kind/dp/1400231612/?_encoding...
44m Jun 22, 2022
44m