28: Taylor Tomlinson on College, Family Tragedy and Fighting with your Partner
Comedian, podcaster, and BEST friend of the pod, Taylor Tomlinson (Self-Helpless), stops by to discuss dropping out of college to entertain college kids, handling family tragedy and different ways to argue with a significant other. Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A rec...
1hr 1m Feb 26, 2019
1hr 1m
27: Relationships and the Stars with Julia Loken and Steve Hernandez
Dating comedians and all-star podcasters Julia Loken (What's Your Sign?) and Steve Hernandez (Views from the Vista) join us to talk about their relationship with each other, their relationships with their parents...and star charts! Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A rec...
59m Feb 19, 2019
59m
25: The Road, Religion and Family with Billy Wayne Davis
Actor / comedian, Billy Wayne Davis (Squidbillies, Who is America), chats about his evolving spirituality, growing up as a kid in the South, parents, & the challenges of co-parenting with some funny road stories too. Don't forget to check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A re...
56m Feb 12, 2019
56m
25: Love at First Mic with Kelsey Cook and Kane Holloway
Comedians / podcasters Kelsey Cook (Self-Helpless) & Kane Holloway (Well Actually), stop by to talk about getting engaged (TWICE!), how their family reacted, handling jealousy & the joys of being gross in a relationship or marriage Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A rec...
58m Feb 05, 2019
58m
24: Annie F. Downs chats Living the Creative Life
Podcaster, speaker and best-selling author, Annie F. Downs, sits down with Dustin to talk about balancing life and creative work, rooting for the underdog in sports, family life, and their shared travel experiences. Don't forget to check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A rec...
1hr 3m Jan 29, 2019
1hr 3m
23: Children's Television with Dallas McLaughlin
This week, comedian & children's television writer, Dallas McLaughlin, stops by to discuss educational messaging in programming for kids, how that's changed as a dad, and why he won't let his daughter have juice. Don't forget to check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use the promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A re...
55m Jan 22, 2019
55m
22: Chatting Family on the Road with Brian Bates
Dustin and fellow comedian Brian Bates chat today from the comedy condo. They discuss talk West Coast vs. Southern comedy, parents and parenting, being single vs. being married and, for some reason, the movie Serendipity. Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use the promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreatio...
1hr 3m Jan 15, 2019
1hr 3m
21: Taylor Tomlinson on Babies and Dreams
This week, comedian Taylor Tomlinson (Conan, Netflix) joins Dustin to discuss having kids, how life changes as a parent, the literal nightmares of the road and why having a 'dad bod' means you're probably just a good dad. Check out our sponsors: Munchie Mug: Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use the promo code "DONTMAKEME" for 25% off your order. And The San Diego Kroc Center: A recreat...
1hr 9m Jan 08, 2019
1hr 9m
20: Coming to America with Rex Navarrete
Today Dustin chats with comedian Rex Navarrete! They chat about Rex's early live as a child immigrating to the US, living separate from your parents, and perhaps the most important parenting topic of all: dad jokes. Check out our sponsors: The San Diego Kroc Center, a recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for everyone. www.SD.KrocCenter.org. And Munch...
58m Jan 02, 2019
58m
19: Christmas Q&A with the wives! (Melissa Nickerson and Dorothy Tran)
Today, we are joined by the wives, Melissa & Dorothy, to answer your questions! We chat favorite Christmas songs, how holidays change as parents, least favorite decorations now and as kids, & other topics that came close to starting fights. Don't forget to check out our sponsors: The San Diego Kroc Center, a recreational center in central San Diego with over 6,000 members and something for ev...
1hr 12m Dec 25, 2018
1hr 12m
18: John Crist, Jenny Jennings and Aaron Weber are Home for the Holidays
This week is the return of three friends of the podcast! Dustin sits down with John Crist (comedian, maker of funny videos), Jenny Jennings (comedian, maker of funny videos) and Aaron Weber (comedian) for a discussion about hiding tattoos from parents, putting on talent shows for grandparents, and other weird family holiday traditions. Don't forget to check out our sponsors: The San Diego Kro...
57m Dec 18, 2018
57m
17: Raising Kids and Chasing the Dream with Trenton Davis
This week, Dustin and comedian and fellow dad Trenton Davis share stories from the road, discuss not being able to deny their kids from chasing ANY of their dreams and Trenton pitches Dustin the idea of staying married...but living in different houses. Check out our sponsors: mucnhiemug.com & sd.kroccenter.org. Please don't forget to rate and subscribe...it really helps us out. See you next w...
1hr 1m Dec 12, 2018
1hr 1m
16: Being a Nanny for Other People's Kids with Jenny Jennings
Dustin sits down with actress and comedian Jenny Jennings to talk about her experiences working spending tons of hours with other people's kids as a nanny, terrible cat names her mom picked, and how bad of a babysitter Dustin used to be (good thing he's a dad now?) Check out the world's best no-spill snack cup at www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. Please ...
57m Dec 04, 2018
57m
15: Compton, From Whence I Came with Mark Christopher Lawrence
 This week, Dustin chats with actor and comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence about growing up in as a kid in Compton with a single mom, his transition from champion football player to champion debater and his iconic commercial and comedy career. Check out the world's best no-spill snack cup at www.MunchieMug.com and use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order. Please don't forget to rate a...
53m Nov 27, 2018
53m
14: Stay-at-Home Parenting with James Schrader
Today Dustin has a very funny chat with comedian / actor / husband / dad James Schrader. They talk about balancing a comedy career with being a stay-at-home dad. Hear James describe his experiences taking his baby to ad pitches, how much effort it takes to feed a baby when mom is on the job and how it would be so much easier if men's nipples worked. Please don't forget to rate and subscribe......
48m Nov 20, 2018
48m
13: Growing up in the South with Aaron Weber and Aaron Chewning
Hey ya'll! This week, Dustin sits down with Aaron Weber (comedian) and Aaron Chewning (comedian and funny video maker) to chat about growing up in the South. Listen as they discuss which movies they loved as kids aged well, what Southerners (especially their dads) think about California and how an SEC rivalry might break up your family but an English soccer rivalry might just kill you. Please ...
1hr 2m Nov 13, 2018
1hr 2m
12: A Family Life in Comedy with Will Vought
Today, we bring you the first podcast we ever recorded back in February 2018 with comedian and actor Will Vought. Listen as Will and Dustin discuss Will's start in the New York comedy scene, parenting and how to keep your kids safe on the internet, and as a dad, how getting your son a ticket to Comic Con and a new pair of Yeezy's doesn't necessarily mean he'll take your call. Please don't forg...
1hr 7m Nov 06, 2018
1hr 7m
11: Navigating Life as a Social Media Personality with Megan Batoon and John Crist
Today Dustin sits down with stand up comedian / funny video maker John Crist AND influencer / dancer / podcaster Megan Batoon to chat about their lives as social media personalities. Listen as they discuss Megan's boouje cats, why it's difficult for social media personalities to answer the question, "What do you do?", navigating changing family and friendship dynamics, and hear John write his r...
1hr Oct 30, 2018
1hr
10: Humor in the Home with Jason Collings
Today Dustin sits down to chat about humor in the home with comedian (The Tonight Show) Jason Collings. Listen as they promise they're not lying when they say they have kids in their acts, why they don't bounce joke ideas off their wives and Jason's insane career trajectory from music producer to martial arts instructor to comedian. Please subscribe, rate and review...it really helps us out. T...
1hr 2m Oct 23, 2018
1hr 2m
9: Barry Rothbart on Starting a Family
Today Dustin sits down with the comedian (Comedy Central, Conan) and actor Barry Rothbart (Wolf of Wall Street) to talk about starting a family. Listen as Dustin and Barry discuss what makes a good parent, why it's ok not to be excited about your friends having kids and why therapists in LA must hate their jobs. Please subscribe, rate and review...it really helps us out. Thanks and we'll see y...
54m Oct 16, 2018
54m
8: Tim Hawkins talks Life and Family
This week, Dustin is on the (actual) road with comedian Tim Hawkins! On a drive between gigs (don't worry, they had a driver) they took time out to chat about life, homeschooling, comedy, family and more. Hear Tim reflect on learning about vampires and typing in high school (and basically nothing else), communication in marriage, and why getting good at golf might be a waste of time. Please su...
1hr 18m Oct 09, 2018
1hr 18m
6: Being the Youngest Child with Ken Garr
Today comedian Ken Garr chats with Dustin about growing up as the baby in the family. Hear how Ken was helping fight fires in Chicago as a literal child, how getting beat up by older siblings helps prepare you for a career in comedy and how having 14 nieces and nephews really takes the pressure off when it comes to giving your parents a grandkid. Please subscribe, rate and review...it really h...
53m Oct 02, 2018
53m
5: Planning a Wedding with Dorothy Tran
Today Dustin sits down to talk all things wedding planning with producer Steven English and his wife, KYXY 96.5 FM radio personality, Dorothy Tran. Hear about how Dorothy and Steven managed to get through planning THREE separate ceremonies, dealing with the stress and pressures of parents and extended family, and why Vietnamese weddings are the best. Please subscribe, rate and review...it only...
48m Sep 25, 2018
48m
4: Kids and Video Games with Christian Spicer
This week, Dustin chats with fellow comedian and gamer Christian Spicer about all things kids and video games. Hear Christian desperately try to describe the term 'polygonal' to Dustin (Spoiler: Dustin still doesn't understand it) and how all screen time isn't created equal. They also delve into how gaming isn't the subculture it once was and discuss its larger effect on the world. Check out Ch...
57m Sep 18, 2018
57m
3: John Crist on Growing Up in a Big Family
This week, Dustin chats with comedian and viral sensation John Crist.  John shares about his life growing up in a family with eight (yes, EIGHT) kids. You've seen John's funny videos all over the internet, now hear him talk about how he spent most of his homeschooling building bike ramps in the woods and how to get attention when you and your seven siblings all dress the same. Also, Dustin reve...
1hr 9m Sep 11, 2018
1hr 9m
2: Growing up with Immigrant Parents: Chinedu Unaka and Zoltan Kaszas
This week, Dustin sits down with comedians Chinedu Unaka and Zoltan Kaszas to learn about their experience growing up with parents who had immigrated from Nigeria and Hungary. Hear what it's like having a dad who wants to teach you to speak Igbo when you have Spanish homework and how Zoltan's mom isn't impressed with conspiracy theories. Please subscribe, rate and review...it really helps us o...
55m Sep 04, 2018
55m
1: Vicki Barbolak on Raising Kids and Chasing Dreams
America's Got Talent finalist Vicki Barbolak joins Dustin Nickerson in today's chat. Learn about what chasing your dreams while striving to have an active & healthy family life looks like. Vicki has two daughters & started stand up comedy at 38 years old. This episode brings you into her life before AGT and tells the story of her long nights & hard days striving to make her dreams come true.  ...
59m Aug 26, 2018
59m