Mondays with Mel - There's So Much Puke in This Episode...
Welcome back Melgalomaniacs! Yes, that is our new official name for Mel fans so feel free to get it tattooed on your ankles, necks, children, etc. This week, Dustin and Mel talk the metric system, a surf camp that protected against COVID but not stingrays, and the getting taken advantage of by a veterinarian. Don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streami...
53m Jul 27, 2020
53m
101: 'We Ate a Deer and a Half in a Week' with Bob Smiley
Comedian and podcaster, Bob Smiley (https://bobsmiley.com/) hops in the front seat to talk about faking it until you make it, feeding five boys through quarantine and never taking a career as a performer for granted. Listen to Bob's hilarious podcast, here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hook-line-and-smiley/id1490660029) . Also, don't forget to check out Dustin's calendar to see him L...
1hr 6m Jul 23, 2020
1hr 6m
Mondays with Mel: Schools Out FOR. EVER.
Sure, your kids may never go back to school, but at least you have Mel and Dustin in your ears to talk about the simple blessing of missing your kids' team parties, trampolining their way into a neighbor's birthday party and read some listener emails. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here (https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows) . Our Patreon page is...
50m Jul 20, 2020
50m
100: Motorcycles are dumb...Helmets are Good with Producer Steven
Who let the Producer Stevens out? Who!? Who!? Whowhowho?!? Steven and Dustin talk about motorcycles being the worst, getting kids to wear helmets and surgery after kids. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here (https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows) . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMak...
47m Jul 16, 2020
47m
Mondays with Mel: Even Good Kids are Annoying
Get ready for an episode that will Mel-t in your ears but not in your hands as Mel is back in the Frontseat to talk with Dustin about waterbeds, dealing with your first teenager, and what it means to really accept 'the new normal'. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE or catch his next streaming show here (https://www.dustinnickerson.com/shows) . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patre...
53m Jul 13, 2020
53m
99: Hoosier Daddy? with John Branyan
Not to alarm anyone, but we've got a certified Hoosier in the Frontseat! Comedian John Branyan stops by to talk about being from Indiana, getting judged on social media and the state of the American education system. Check out John's Dry Bar set here. (https://www.drybarcomedy.com/specials/john-branyan-demeaning-of-life) Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (h...
1hr 15m Jul 09, 2020
1hr 15m
Mondays with Mel: Grasshoppers are Friendly, Crickets are Cruel
Monday, Monday, go good to me...and so good to YOU because it means there's a new episode of Monday's with Mel! This week, Dustin and Mel chat about how they usually fight, talking to grandparents and having an epic trampoline water balloon fight. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content ...
47m Jul 06, 2020
47m
98: Talkin' Bout Orangutans with Producer Steven
Producer Steven called shotgun, so he's in the Frontseat to talk about loving orangutans, hating pandas and being indifferent to squirrels. 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. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemec...
47m Jul 02, 2020
47m
Mondays with Mel: The Great Mask Debate of 2020
Dustin's back on the road and Mel's back in the front seat to talk about the inexplicable controversy over masks, the problem with living on the internet and stories from Dustin's shows in Tacoma. 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. Want to be a part of...
53m Jun 29, 2020
53m
97: Leaving Las Vegas with Jordan Coburn
Comedian, writer and podcaster extraordinaire Jordan Coburn (https://www.instagram.com/jordancoburncomedy/) hops in the front seat to talk about growing up in Las Vegas, social media hot takes, and the gross reality of being a woman in comedy. Subscribe to Jordan's new podcast I Disagree! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-i-disagree/id1498642696?i=1000465290605) Special thanks...
1hr 17m Jun 25, 2020
1hr 17m
Mondays with Mel: Blue Frasier is Great!
Solomon Grundy was born on a Monday JUST so he could catch the newest Mondays with Mel where they talk the X-Men films being deeper than you remember, how to deal with your kid being a terrible loser and an eventful trip to the mall. Thanks to everyone who tuned into Dustin's last Zoom show. The Backseaters are the best podcast fans around and I'll physically fight anyone who says different! ...
55m Jun 22, 2020
55m
96: Stream-a-Cop with Jonnie W.
Comedian and musician Jonnie W. hops back in the front seat to talk about (finally) bringing down confederate monuments, using your platform to raise other's voices and states reopening. Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! (eventbrite.com/e/quarantine-comedy-with-dustin-nickerson-fathers-day-edition-tickets-106048052580) Our Patreon p...
58m Jun 18, 2020
58m
Mondays with Mel...AND Brian Simpson: The Last Racist
The incredibly funny and insightful Brian Simpson (@bscomedian (https://twitter.com/bscomedian?lang=en) ) hops in the front seat to talk about growing up in the foster system, how there's no 'cure all' for racism and what victory for the Black Lives Matter cause might look like. Check out Brian's TV debut here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEaDzOi9tCg) . Visit takecareof.com (https://takec...
1hr 20m Jun 15, 2020
1hr 20m
95: When Trolls Attack with Jason Earls
Comedian Jason Earls jumps in the Frontseat to talk about handling trolls, how we listen to each other and the reality of talking to black children about police interactions. Watch Jason's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NCKwMQnr7w Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content an...
1hr 10m Jun 11, 2020
1hr 10m
Mondays With Mel: Give Me a Starlord
It's Mel o'Clock on June Melth and we've got another great episode for you with, you guessed it: Mel! Join us for a discussion about Dustin going back to work, fridge repairs gone wrong and Dustin asking for a 'Starlord'...but getting an 'Andy'. Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! (eventbrite.com/e/quarantine-comedy-with-dustin-nickers...
55m Jun 08, 2020
55m
94: Steven and Dustin Solve Everything*
 *SPOILER ALERT: We solve nothing! BUT, we have a conversation about deciphering what's real on social media, needing nuance in our discourse and the importance of getting involved in local politics...as long as you agree with Steven. We recommend listening through the episode alone before letting children listen along. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (h...
1hr Jun 04, 2020
1hr
Mondays with Mel: An Update from La Mesa
We know right now there is a lot of uncertainty and we sincerely hope that all of our Backseaters are safe. Today, Mel and Dustin discuss the experiences on the ground in La Mesa, which was the site of a lot of protests over the weekend. Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! (eventbrite.com/e/quarantine-comedy-with-dustin-nickerson-fathe...
33m Jun 01, 2020
33m
93: Talking Your Kids Through Current Events with Mike Goodwin
Comedian and hopeful future First Gentleman of South Carolina, Mike Goodwin (@BowtieComedy (https://www.instagram.com/bowtiecomedy/?hl=en) ), jumps in the front seat for an honest and serious but still very hilarious conversation about how we talk about race relations between ourselves as adults and how we can have those discussions with our children. We recommend listening through the episode...
1hr 12m May 28, 2020
1hr 12m
Mondays With Mel: Happy MELmorial Day
We hope you're having a GREAT Memorial Day weekend and want to send love to all the military families out there. This week, Mel and Dustin discuss exploring new cities to move to, SPICY mom Facebook groups and answer some listener emails! Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! (eventbrite.com/e/quarantine-comedy-with-dustin-nickerson-fath...
42m May 25, 2020
42m
92: Getting Swole to Billy Joel with Andrew Stanley
Andrew Stanley is b-b-b-b-back baby! He hops in the Frontseat to talk with Dustin about manipulative auctioneers, going to a quarantine wedding and getting swole with your mom to the upbeat sounds of Billy Joel. 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. Daou ...
1hr May 21, 2020
1hr
Mondays with Mel: RIP Souplantation
Give it up for reigning Dustin Nickerson Comedy, Inc. Employee of the Month, Melissa Nickerson! She's back in the Frontseat with Dustin to talk about the challenges of donating during quarantine, why Dustin's dad shouldn't go on intense walks and some less than fond memories of the now deceased Souplantation. Thanks to all of you who tuned-in to Dustin's charity Zoom show! It means the world t...
52m May 18, 2020
52m
91: Open Mics are Worse Than Corona with Jenny Jennings and Caleb Synan
Buckle up, because this week we've got a COUPLE EPISODE!!! NEW Frontseater, Caleb Synan (https://www.calebsynan.com/) , and RETURN Frontseater, Jenny Jennings (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwe8zISPqV8AYClqc144ag) , stop by to talk about whether it's possible to bomb on a Zoom show, your side hustle becoming your only hustle and the simple pleasures of a free draught beer after a terrible ...
59m May 14, 2020
59m
Mondays with Mel: Happy MELther's Day
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the Backseater moms out there! Mel and Dustin run down their Mother's Day itinerary, break down the difference about bad vs. loud kids and answer some listener emails...including one about wasp spray(?). Keep being great moms out there! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusiv...
56m May 11, 2020
56m
90: Hogging the Dolphin with Vicki Barbolak
America's Got Talent finalist and San Diego comedy legend, Vicki Barbolak, is back in the Frontseat to talk about the future of performing in front of mostly empty clubs, why comics really don't like to watch other comedians and grocery store shenanigans (and klananigans). Dustin is putting on an all-ages Zoom show on May 17th to help support local comedy venue employees affected by the outbre...
57m May 07, 2020
57m
Mondays with Mel...and Jesse: That's the Spirit
Garfield hates Mondays, but only because cats don't have the opposable thumbs required to download Mondays with Mel. This week, special guest Jesse Egan stops by to talk terrible New Years Eve shows, house cats on the hunt and the anxiety you feel when the person you go to for advice doesn't have an answer. You can enjoy Jesse's special 'That's the Spirit' FOR FREE on the Dry Bar Comedy App or...
1hr May 04, 2020
1hr
89: Our Kids Don't Like Our Jokes with KevOnStage
You probably need to brush your teeth BUT FIRST listen to this fantastic episode with the one and only KevOnStage! Kev's back in the Frontseat with Dustin to talk being called old on TikTok, running bits by family and how getting back into comedy shape after the quarantine. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  f...
1hr Apr 30, 2020
1hr
Mondays with Mel: Trampolines and Bad Grandpas
It's Monday, and you all know what that means, right? We still can't go outside! Also, Mel is back in the Frontseat with Dustin and a bad advice segment you do NOT want to miss. (Spoiler alert: It's gross!) Check out Dustin on TikTok: @dustinnickersoncomedy (https://www.tiktok.com/@dustinnickersoncomedy?language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAvl6lLaY_1l5QniASpF9VPbFlYA37cgW3Yq81PJFDsOk-R8W_J76GUgo9MPV...
58m Apr 27, 2020
58m
88: Fatfishing with Aaron Chewning
You know him, you love him, you wish you could touch him, Aaron Chewning is back in the Frontseat with Dustin to talk social media pictures, how to cope without sports and Dustin's decision to no longer run for governor. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to help support the sho...
1hr Apr 23, 2020
1hr
87: Call Me by Your Nickname with Irene Walton
YouTuber and all-around lovely person, Irene Walton, is back in the Frontseat to talk nicknames, being OK with sadness and how the quarantine will impact the restaurant and performance industries. Check out Irene's YouTube show 'Dead Dad's Kitchen' here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAsTcfJWLUCqFO7UQBCQEJQ) . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://ww...
1hr 10m Apr 15, 2020
1hr 10m
Mondays with Mel: Corona Farts and Salty Spaghetti
It's Monday and that means a heaping helping of Melissa Nickerson as she joins Dustin to talk about catching Corona thru farts(???), the challenge of creating content and having to tell your kid their cooking is terrible. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere (http://www.patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere)  for exclusive bonus content and to help support the sh...
55m Apr 13, 2020
55m
86: Love in the Time of COVID-19 with Aaron Weber
You asked for him and you got him! Aaron Weber is BACK in the Frontseat to talk about gun shops, shortened sports seasons and the scariest thing about the pandemic...having to maintain a relationship when you can't leave the house. Check out Aaron's website, which is probably the best comedian's website you'll ever see, here (https://aaronwebercomedy.com/) . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to ...
53m Apr 09, 2020
53m
85: Once, Twice, Thrice Times a Dustin with Dustin Kensrue
It's a Dustravaganza as podcaster and Thrice lead singer, Dustin Kensrue, stops by to talk bad green rooms, arguing with your significant other and talking to your children about faith. Listen to Dustin Kensrue's podast, 'Carry the Fire' here (https://carrythefirepod.com/) and buy Thrice's new album, 'Palms' here (http://thrice.net/) . Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess ...
1hr 14m Apr 07, 2020
1hr 14m
Mondays with Mel: Board Games and Biting
Join Mel and Dustin as they talk about kids journaling, a viral Covid-19 rap by Dustin's oldest daughter and what can happen when the baby in the family is pushed too far...Spoiler alert: it involves biting. 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. Want to b...
55m Apr 06, 2020
55m
84: Annie are you OK? Quarantine Annie F. Downs
Best-selling author, podcaster, speaker and return Frontseater, Annie F. Downs, talks with Dustin about being quarantined before it was cool, the secrets to a successful movie(theatre) career, and a nice little message of hope to get you through these trying times. Check out Annie's podcast 'That Sounds Fun' here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-fun-annie-f-downs/id944925529?...
55m Apr 02, 2020
55m
83: It's a Horse Apiece with Charlie Berens
Comedian and Manitowoc Minute creator, Charlie Berens, politely hops in the front seat to talk about being the worst Geography major of all time, how parents change by the 12th child and the Midwest's greatest art form: Apologies. Subscribe to Charlie's fantastic YouTube channel here (https://www.youtube.com/user/fivedlrmilkshake) . Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess wor...
54m Mar 31, 2020
54m
Mondays With Mel: We're Not Doing the Movie Title Thing Anymore
The quarantine might still be going on, but The Corona Chronicles are OVER...Welcome to the first of our 'Mondays With Mel' series! We're talking 'Tiger King', literal/emotional yard work and Don Nickerson's serious egg addiction. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjo...
54m Mar 30, 2020
54m
Corona Chronicles 10: All Monsters Attack!
This week, YOU, our loyal Backseaters are the stars of the show as Dustin and Mel read your DMs and emails about how you're getting through the quarantine. Keep sending in your stories and questions so we can share them and revel in our collective misery together! Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for a...
53m Mar 27, 2020
53m
Corona Chronicles 9: The War for the Planet of the Apes
Face it, you never really liked going outside in the first place. That's why we're glad you're in the backseat with us today as Dustin and Mel talk about their plans to reboot Annie, Mel's legitimately terrifying dreams and, most importantly, elderberries. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occas...
54m Mar 26, 2020
54m
Corona Chronicles 8: The Fate of the Furious
Despite Dustin's song up top, we're on episode EIGHT and feeling great! Dusin and Mel talk hot dog shortages, board game anxiety and a walk down memory lane discussin Dustin's first 'tongue kiss'... Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free ship...
54m Mar 25, 2020
54m
Corona Chronicles 7: Mission to Moscow
It's lucky number seven in our Corona Chronicles series! Dustin and Mel dive into a complicated mathematical breakdown of how many men and women are good singers, talk about what to do when your kids are ready to go back to school and drop their new single "Scoopin' Up the Poop". Our dear friend and yours, Zoltan Kasas, just put his new hour standup special on YouTube and you can watch it for ...
58m Mar 24, 2020
58m
Corona Chronicles 6: Fallout
It's week TWO of the Corona Chronicles and Dustin and Mel are back in the front seat to talk about the shocking price of board games, why it's ok to be vulnerable in front of your kids and giving advice on being quarantined with younger siblings. See you tomorrow! Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for a...
54m Mar 23, 2020
54m
Corona Chronicles 5: Dustin and the Order of the Phoenix
We might not know what day it is anymore, but we DO know you'll love this conversation with Dustin and Mel about anxiety over the situation, farting sons and how hard it is to suddenly be a homeschool teacher. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access an...
1hr Mar 20, 2020
1hr
Corona Chronicles 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Another day, another dollar...that you'll eventually have to use as toilet paper. We're in day four of our Corona Chronicles and Dustin and Melissa are talking about kids getting in trouble when they're out of school and the most handsome person to get the virus yet...Idris Elba! Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine ...
59m Mar 19, 2020
59m
Corona Chronicles 3: Revenge of the Sith
Another day has come and gone and you're still here, so join Dustin, Melissa, Producer Steven and comedian Mal Hall for a nice little chat where we learn a little about Covid-19 and a lot about Steven's elementary education. Mal Hall is GREAT on YouTube. See for yourself here. (https://www.youtube.com/malhalltv) Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an ...
1hr 10m Mar 18, 2020
1hr 10m
Corona Chronicles 2: Back in the Habit
No one's found a cure yet, so Dustin is still releasing episodes everyday. Today, Dustin and Melissa are joined by Frontseater All-Star, Zoltan Kasas to talk gigs cancelling, putting holes in walls and Boomers needing to be more worried right now. Check out Zoltan's YouTube page here. (https://www.youtube.com/user/zoltankaszas) Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out...
1hr 2m Mar 17, 2020
1hr 2m
The Corona Chronicles #1
Dustin's stuck at home and BOY, is he bored. That's great news for all you Backseaters because that means we're releasing an episode a day all this week! For our first episode, Dustin and Wife of the Pod, Melissa, have a lovely chat that starts with a story about one of their kids almost dying...ENJOY! Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible...
58m Mar 16, 2020
58m
82: Son of a Preacher Man with Andrew Stanley
Comedian Andrew Stanley hops in the front seat to talk about being a PK (that's a Pastor's Kid, for you heathens), the realities of youth group sex ed and going straight from home school to high school. Check out Andrew's website for a chance to catch him live here (https://www.andrewstanleycomedy.com/) . Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessi...
1hr 1m Mar 10, 2020
1hr 1m
81: Emotional Noogies with Taylor Tomlinson
Front Seat Hall of Famer, comedian, podcaster, and all-around good human, Taylor Tomlinson, joins Dustin to discuss sibling dynamics, (not) grooming on the road and wanting to be with a stay-at-home dad...but only if he really doesn't want to be one. Do yourself a favor and watch Taylor's BRAND NEW standup special, Quarter-Life Crisis (https://www.netflix.com/title/81157965) , available only o...
1hr 5m Mar 03, 2020
1hr 5m
80: Straight out of Tulare with Johnny Sanchez
Comedian and actor, Johnny Sanchez, hops in the front seat to discuss the challenges of performing in front of military crowds, dreams of being on SNL and realities of being on Mad TV. Check out some of Johnny's standup here (http://www.laughfactory.com/JohnnySanchez) . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to http://www.Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help sup...
1hr 8m Feb 25, 2020
1hr 8m
79: Divorce CAN Be Chill with Andrew Orolfo
Comedian Andrew Orolfo hops in the front seat to talk about the chillest divorce a kid has ever gone through, connecting with half-siblings and not having answers for your kids' hard questions. Check out Andrew's Late Late Show set here (https://www.andreworolfo.com/video) . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to http://www.Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to hel...
54m Feb 18, 2020
54m