149: What Are we Doing for the Fourth?
Oh, say can you hear by the pod's burning sound? Because Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about the Fourth of July, from Horseshoe tournaments with Tater, Pancho and Bushrod, to why air shows are really for adults, to the proud Nickerson Family tradition of crashing other families' parties. Dustin's back on the road! Check out https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to...
46m Jun 29, 2021
46m
148: Bad Flips, Whirpools and Other Pool Party Stories
Come on in, the water's fine! Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about annoying PNW social media posts about the sun being out, the one fun thing you can do in an above ground pool and Steven's wife and dad having doing less than stellar flip attempts at a pool party. Plus, more listener ER stories! Dustin's back on the road! Check out https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows for your ch...
55m Jun 22, 2021
55m
147: Dustin's Home for Father's Day!
Father's Day is almost here and Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about a floozy who slid into Dustin's DMs, why Dustin is hard to get gifts for, and Mel shares unique Father's Day gifts ideas that (surprise) Dustin mostly hate. Plus...listener emails! Dustin's back on the road! Check out https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows for your chance to catch him LIVE in your neck of the wood...
53m Jun 15, 2021
53m
146: From Nashville Weddings to Iowa Farmhouses
Interesting birds, wide-brimmed hats and day drinking? You guessed it, Dustin and Mel are talking about Nashville. They're back from former Frontseater Aaron Webber's nuptials in Nash Vegas to discuss matching Halloween costumes, Mel getting flattered all weekend (possibly because she decided to regularly shower during the trip), and Dustin's big Midwest Energy. Plus...Listener emails! Dustin'...
57m Jun 08, 2021
57m
145: Should You Let Your Teen Win These Battles?
Dustin and Mel don't know how to raise a teenager, but hopefully the good people at RaisingTeensToday.com do. That's right...it's a Mel Read an Article Issue!!! They're back in the Frontseat to talk about their son's granola-induced breakdown, why middle kids are the best kids and an article breaking down the six battles you should let teens win (https://raisingteenstoday.com/battles-we-need-t...
50m Jun 01, 2021
50m
144: How to Get Your Kids Out the Door Without Losing Your Mind
Dustin and Mel got up bright and early this week to hop in the Frontseat and share tips for getting your kids out of the house on time including how Melissa has never woken up before her parents, how a fear of having bad breath ensured Dustin was always up in enough time to get ready for school, and when to know if your kid is milking it or running behind because their arm is actually broken. ...
42m May 25, 2021
42m
143: Dazed and Confused...and at a Pizza Party
Dustin's in the Frontseat with Mel, but he's definitely not driving because he's recovering from a tag-related concussion! They talk about Joel's completely awesome weekend (that he didn't appreciate), Dustin's lifelong habit of apologizing for getting injured, and a quick walk down emergency room memory lane. Dustin's back on the road! Check out https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows for your ...
51m May 18, 2021
51m
142: Dealing With a Forgetful Spouse
Thanks for not forgetting to listen this week! Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin's forgetfull nature, including him relying on his daughter to keep track of the hotel key while on the road, the time where he lost his keys, credit card and (incredibly) the battery for the leaf blower in a day, and the OTHER time he lost his driver's license, passport and (again...incredibl...
52m May 11, 2021
52m
141: When Do You Stop Throwing Birthday Parties For a Teenager?
Dustin is back in the Frontseat after a WILD stretch on the road to talk with Mel about the ins and outs of kids' birthday parties, including why a water park birthday party is never a smart move in the Pacific Northwest, the ultimate flex of your dad reserving the party room at a bowling alley, and the COVID silver lining of missing little kid birthday parties. PLUS, listener emails! Dustin's...
49m May 04, 2021
49m
140: How to Not Completely Mess Up Mother's Day
Mother's Day is only two Sundays away, so there's still time to make sure you don't completely blow it like you do every year! Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about Mel already knowing what she's getting this year, Dustin's idea of replacing birthday parties with Birther's Parties and then break down some articles with "helpful" tips on how to do Mother's Day. Dustin's back on the ...
49m Apr 27, 2021
49m
139: The Kids Are Going Back To School and We're Going to Brunch!
Break out the overrated mimosas, because the kids are FINALLY going back to in-person classes! Dustin and Mel are feelin' good in the Frontseat as they talk about Mel's unbridled HATRED for librarians, her absolute OBSESSION with middle school ASB and her celebratory brunch plans that almost got out of hand. Dustin's back on the road! Check out https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows for your ch...
51m Apr 20, 2021
51m
138: How to Raise a Problem Solver
Mel and Dustin get all up in the Frontseat to discuss a recent article titled 'How to Raise a Problem-Solver (https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/family/kids-parenting/how-to-raise-problem-solver) ', what kind of annoying pastor Dustin would be if he never left ministry work, and how seeming to be competent at your job is not quite the same as actually being competent. Plus...Listener emails! ...
51m Apr 13, 2021
51m
137: How to Handle 'Vacation Reentry'
Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about the challenges of 'vacation reentry', including the double-edged sword of extending the vacation vibes when you get home, how one super relaxed road trip ruined their kids' ability to travel, and the nightmare that is getting your luggage from the car to a Vegas hotel room. Plus...listener emails! Check out our new Patreon page! Head to http://...
54m Apr 06, 2021
54m
136: How Do You Know When Your Family is Complete?
Today, Dustin and Mel address one of the most awkward questions a married couple can get: Are you done having kids? The hop in the Frontseat to discuss how your kids are destroying the environment, why being a single child would be awesome and how Dustin wishes he could cry like a baby on a plane. Check out our new Patreon page! Head to http://www.Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclus...
49m Mar 30, 2021
49m
135: Is It COVID Stress...or Just Getting Old?
Dustin and Melissa are all up in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin throwing his back out and discuss if it was stress related (or just, you know...because he's 36), why Melissa defaults to seeing stress related correlations to their ailments but Dustin doesn't, and share expert tips for dealing with COVID burnout. PLUS, listener emails! Read the article they discuss here (https://www.cnbc.com...
53m Mar 23, 2021
53m
134: We're Talkin' Teeth!
Did you know that approximately 83% of all conversations in a three child household revolve around teeth? Sure, that "fact" might be entirely made up...but if you have kids, it definitely FEELS true. Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk all things dental care, including why 2020 would have been a great year to have gone through braces, how Melissa wore headgear with zero shame, and the p...
54m Mar 16, 2021
54m
133: Daddy's Home...But Don't Get Used To It
Mel and Dustin are LIVE from Big Bear! Well..not live, per se, because that's not how podcasts work but they're on vacation in Big Bear and they took a moment to chat about Dustin's recent insane stretch the road (and the fact he's going back out soon), the struggle of dealing with a sneaky kid and a recent fight that started because WandaVision's finale was just TOO good. Our favorite sponsor...
50m Mar 09, 2021
50m
132: Happy Coronavirusary!
Mel and Dustin reflect on the lessons learned during the last YEAR (yes, it's been a year...) of quarantine, why it made Dustin start flossing, and finally having the distance to be able to look for silver linings. Munchie Mug is back as a sponsor! Go to www.MunchieMug.com where you can use promo code DONTMAKEME for 25% off your order and FREE shipping! Want to be a part of the show? Leave a ...
48m Mar 02, 2021
48m
131: Why People Seek Therapy with Lindsey Castleman
Dustin wraps up our February is For Fighting series with a conversation with licensed marriage and family therapist, Lindsey Castleman, to talk about loneliness being a major factor in why people seek therapy, why being married to a therapist is probably as terrible as being married to a comedian and the sad reality that some therapists are just plain no good. Plus...Lindsey answers your listen...
54m Feb 23, 2021
54m
130: Fighting is for the Whole Family
That's right ladies and gentlemen, February is STILL for fighting as Dustin and Melissa get in the Frontseat to discuss Mel's attempt to destroy her family by announcing a college major change on Christmas Eve, the simple delight of seeing your sibling get in trouble, and why yelling at your kids can only get you so far. Plus...listener emails! Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the...
50m Feb 16, 2021
50m
129: The Anatomy of a Nickerson Family Fight
Our February is for Fighting series continues as Dustin and Mel talk about arguing in front of kids, Joel giving Dustin a taste of his own argument medicine and break down how the condiments bag that comes with a pizza delivery caused their latest fight. Plus...listener emails! Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com...
51m Feb 09, 2021
51m
128: Identifying Your Fight Triggers with Anatomy of Marriage's Seth and Melanie Studley
Our 'February is For Fighting' series kicks off with podcasters extraordinaire and hosts of the wildly popular 'Anatomy of Marriage Podcast (http://anatomyofmarriage.com/) ', Seth and Melanie Studley, to talk about why young couples are so bad at fighting, why cutting your honeymoon short to go on tour is a bad idea and how to avoid the Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic. Gabb Wireless makes safe phone...
56m Feb 02, 2021
56m
127: Adult Roommates: Can't Live With 'Em...Can't Afford Rent Without 'Em
Mel and Dustin are in the Frontseat to discuss being a young married couple with adult roommates, the transition from roommate to caretaker when living with a parent raising your kids to be good roommates in the future. Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/promo/DUSTIN (https://gabbwireless.com/?promo=DUSTIN) or u...
49m Jan 26, 2021
49m
126: Date Night, Schmate Night
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat talk about why date nights shouldn't be 'sacred', the sad truth that they're a luxury some couples can't afford and how Dustin's attention span is too short to eat out at a nice restaurant. Plus, listener emails! Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/promo/DUSTIN (https://gabbwir...
53m Jan 19, 2021
53m
125: Love is a Battlefield
Melissa and Dustin are in the Frontseat to bring you lessons from almost 20 years of married arguments including how to fight in front of other people, why you should never claim you 'won' an argument, and why Dustin deserved to get punched in the stomach that one time. Gabb Wireless makes safe phones for kids! All the stuff you want, none of the stuff you don't. Go to gabbwireless.com/promo/D...
54m Jan 12, 2021
54m
124: R.I.P. 2020
Dustin and Melissa are back in the Frontseat to talk about why kids don't belong in first class, an embarrassing story about sweatpants and the anxiety of emailing your kids' principal. Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special, is available now to rent or own on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Dustin-Nickerson-Overwhelmed/dp/B08P7VF53V) and Gumroad (https://gumroad.com/l/YbawV) . A GIANT than...
44m Jan 05, 2021
44m
123: Christmas is For Crying with Melissa Nickerson
As 2020 draws to a close, Dustin and Melissa reflect on their family's most important Christmas tradition: Crying under the Christmas tree.    Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special, is available now to rent or own on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P7WFHMM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dustin%20nickerson&qid=1606516370&sr=8-1) and Gumroad (https://gumroad.com/l/YbawV) . A GIANT thank y...
35m Dec 29, 2020
35m
122: It's a COVID Christmas with Melissa Nickerson
Dusty the Snowman and Melissa the Red Nosed Nickerson are in the Frontseat of Santa's sleigh to talk Christmas traditions including cured meats, opening gifts on Christmas Eve and last-minute Christmas list changes. Plus new listener emails! Overwhelmed, Dustin's debut comedy special, is available now to rent or own on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P7WFHMM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=...
53m Dec 22, 2020
53m
121: From Pittsburgh to Hollywood with Christine Blackburn
Podcaster and performer, Christine Blackburn, joins Dustin in the Frontseat to chat about kids demanding sushi via text, surviving cancer, and the uselessness of school principals during quarantine.     Christine Blackburn is a producer, comic and the creator and host of the Story Worthy Podcast and Story Smash: The Storytelling Game Show, played weekly LIVE every Friday on Facebook and YouTube...
56m Dec 15, 2020
56m
120: Post-Thanksgiving/Special Release Breakdown with Melissa Nickerson
First of all...a GIANT thank you from our families to everyone who's checked out Dustin's DEBUT comedy special, Overwhelmed, on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P7WFHMM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dustin%20nickerson&qid=1606516370&sr=8-1) or Gumroad (https://gumroad.com/l/YbawV) . It's fans like you who make all this possible. This week Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk abo...
47m Dec 08, 2020
47m
119: Releasing a Comedy Special During COVID with Sam Morril
The one and only Sam Morril joins Dustin in the Frontseat to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of releasing a comedy special during a quarantine, who they'd prefer to catch COVID from, and being comfortable writing jokes your mom won't like. Don't forget to check out Dustin's DEBUT comedy special, Overwhelmed, on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P7WFHMM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=du...
44m Dec 01, 2020
44m
118: Talking Turkey with Melissa Nickerson
Gobble gobble and pass the cranberries...Mel is back in the Frontseat with Dustin to talk all things Thanksgiving, including the superiority of dark meat, the hard truth that all kids (and most adults) hate the food and why Dustin wishes they would only ever celebrate it in Las Vegas. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBa...
48m Nov 24, 2020
48m
117: Homeschooling Before It Was Cool with Jen Fulwiler
Dustin's back solo in the Frontseat with comedian, radio personality, author (https://jenniferfulwiler.com/books/) , podcaster (https://jenniferfulwiler.com/podcast/) and homeschooling mother of six, Jen Fulwiler, about having three kids in diapers at the same time, her late in life conversion to Catholicism and how homeschooling has helped her family stay connected even while she's out on the ...
55m Nov 17, 2020
55m
116: How to Win Kids' Birthdays with Melissa Nickerson
Melissa and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to talk about Gloria losing a birthday party for climbing too many roofs, balloon animal making Batmen and Melissa hating goodie bags. Plus, listener emails! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Also, don't fo...
56m Nov 10, 2020
56m
115: A Complete and Utter Distraction From the Election
There's literally nothing going on today but if you STILL need a distraction, Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat sharing funny family stories about iconic laughs, inconvenient apple pie shopping, an original Christmas song that will truly melt you heart and much more! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for ex...
47m Nov 03, 2020
47m
114: No One Has Fun at a Pumpkin Patch with Melissa Nickerson
Bales of Hay! Surly farm animals! Corn! Dustin and Melissa hop in the Frontseat to discuss the thrilling experience that is a family trip to the pumpkin patch from teenaged 'influencers' taking pictures in skimpy outfits to muddy disasters in the Pacific Northwest. Plus, a great listener email about keeping faith after leaving a church. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMe...
59m Oct 27, 2020
59m
113: Growing up in A Hoarder's Household with Mary Santora
A live guest? Producer Steven? What is this, 2019??? We're back to (mostly) normal this week as comedian and radio personality, Mary Santora (http://marysantora.com/) , hops in the Frontseat to talk about growing up with a hoarder mom and a gambler dad, leaving pharmacy school to pursue comedy and coming to terms with her own addiction. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMe...
1hr 4m Oct 20, 2020
1hr 4m
112: Talking to Your Kids About Politics with Melissa Nickerson
Melissa and Dustin jump in the Frontseat to talk about the struggle of being a centrist, why the word 'sheeple' is so stupid and the importance of charisma in politics. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calenda...
49m Oct 13, 2020
49m
111: Tips for Having a Spooktastic Halloween with Dustin Nickerson
Dustin and Mel are getting spooky in the Frontseat to talk costume fails, the struggle of your pre-teen wanting to be Harley Quinn and trying (but failing) to save money with a DIY costume. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Also, don't forget to check...
49m Oct 06, 2020
49m
110: Nobody Wants to Go to Your Gender Reveal Party with Melissa Nickerson
Dustin and Melissa are in the Frontseat to talk about Dustin's dislike for gender reveal parties, Melissa's dislike for toddler birthday parties and their mutual dislike for engagement parties. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Also, don't forget to c...
46m Sep 29, 2020
46m
109: Taking the Stress Out of Mealtime with Melissa Nickerson
Melissa and Dustin are in the Frontseat to talk about noodle to sauce ratio, insulting mom's cooking, and why dinner is usually a kid's least favorite meal of the day. Plus, your listener emails about pets! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Also, don'...
49m Sep 22, 2020
49m
108: Should We Buy Our Kids a Dog? with Melissa Nickerson
It's raining cats and dogs over here as Dustin and Mel get in the Frontseat to discuss what pets match specific personality flaws, why a terrible cat is still 1,000% better than a terrible dog and prepping your kids for the eventual death of their beloved pets. Also, more listener emails! A great way to support our show is to support our sponsors: The Salvation Army Kroc Center is currently in...
52m Sep 15, 2020
52m
107: Dealing with a Spouse Who Travels for Work with Melissa Nickerson
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to discuss the challenges of how much Dustin travels to work, from getting to the airport at the crack of dawn, to the stresses of missing your kids' games. A great way to support our show is to support our sponsor, EveryPlate. Get 3 weeks of EveryPlate meals for only $2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code 'dontmakeme3'. Our Patreon pag...
52m Sep 08, 2020
52m
106: Surviving At-Home Schooling with Melissa Nickerson
Schools back in session, so you know that means...Zoom classes, Zoom parent teacher conferences and Zoom playdates! This week, Dustin and Mel talk about the challenges of at-home schooling and offer Mel's tips to making it a little less terrible. Plus, we read some listener emails. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackT...
54m Sep 01, 2020
54m
105: The Joys of Sleep Training Children with Melissa Nickerson
Dustin and Mel are in the Frontseat to talk about the "Do's", the "Don'ts" and the "For the Love of God, Please Don'ts" of sleep training children. PLUS, some bonus potty training tips! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Also, don't forget to check out...
48m Aug 25, 2020
48m
104: Tips for the Perfect Anniversary with Melissa Nickerson
Mel and Dustin just celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary are they're in the Frontseat to share their tips for the perfect anniversary, discuss why #beattheaverage is a dumb social media trend and anniversary experiences vs. anniversary gifts. A GREAT way to support the pod is by supporting our sponsors: Gold Standard Prep uses top scoring tutors to design a personalized, online experience...
49m Aug 18, 2020
49m
Mondays with Mel: How to Survive a Family Road Trip
Mel and Dustin are back in the Frontseat to drop some tips to make a better road trip including: frequent stops, the beautiful efficiency of not letting your kids pick what they eat and the hotel pool being better than ANY national park. A GREAT way to support the pod is by supporting our sponsors: Gold Standard Prep uses top scoring tutors to design a personalized, online experience for their...
48m Aug 10, 2020
48m
103: The Hugs I Didn't Get with Jackie Fabulous
Comedian, podcaster, actress and LAWYER(!), Jackie Fabulous hops in the Frontseat to talk about walls of boots, hometown jokes that work a little too well and moving back home when nobody cares. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Also, don't forget to ...
52m Aug 06, 2020
52m
Mondays with Mel: Dustin REALLY Loves Complaining
You might be stuck at home but the Nickersons are on the road. This week, Mel and Dustin talk about packing for family trips, taking the roll away when sharing a room and the struggle of getting comics to show up early to almost anything before noon. A great way to support our show is to support our sponsor, EveryPlate. Get 3 weeks of EveryPlate meals for only $2.99 per meal by going to EveryP...
45m Aug 03, 2020
45m
102: Don't Have Dreams with Irene Tu
Comedian, actor and writer, Irene Tu, hops in the Frontseat to talk about the benefits of reading your child's diary, parents who really shouldn't have stayed together for the kids and finding happiness in the things that make you unhappy. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to h...
55m Jul 30, 2020
55m